University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Faculty to Present Research at American Physical Therapy Association Conference in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative classroom education, will have faculty and alumni presenting key research at the American Physical Therapy Association Conference. In addition to the USAHS expert presentations, the institution will also have an exhibit booth (#606) with important institution and educational program information.

The conference, referred to as the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), is one of the largest annual Physical Therapy Conferences in the nation, and will be held in San Antonio, TX, from February 15 – 18, 2017.

Ahead of the conference, USAHS Associate Professor of Neuromuscular and Neuroscience, Kristen M. Johnson, PT, EdD, MS, NCS, taught a course titled, "Moving Forward from IV STEP: Application of Key Themes." The focus of the course guided participants through goals to foster, guide and effect physical therapy practice over the next decade, with an emphasis on prediction, participation, plasticity and prevention.

USAHS alumni and faculty are invited to the annual university social on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Alumni may RSVP at usa.edu.

In addition, conference attendees who visit USAHS's CSM booth (#606) can enter to receive a voucher toward Continuing Professional Education courses.

The following research posters will be presented at the conference by USAHS experts and alumni:

Physical therapists improve and restore mobility in patient's lives, reducing and managing pain, often without the need for expensive surgery or long-term use of prescription medications. This year's CSM conference is expected to bring more than 11,000 of the brightest and most innovative physical therapy professionals in the nation together for four days of educational programming, alumni events, expert presentations and networking opportunities. The conference also features an exhibit hall with hundreds of exhibitors, demonstrating the latest equipment, products and technologies used by physical therapy professionals to help people regain and maintain mobility and lead active and healthy lives. 

To schedule an interview with a USAHS faculty member or for more information on one of the research presentations outlined, please contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@usa.eduor 410.218.6055.

For more information and to RSVP to USAHS' CSM booth, please visit: apply.usa.edu/csm2017/.

About University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS)

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Miami, Florida. USAHS is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. USAHS is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. For more information about USAHS visit www.usa.edu.

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