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"The Physical Therapist’s Role in Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention in the Pediatric Athlete" is our motion we plan to adopt on May 20th #dudpthod

Here is our Main Motion! Comment anything you would like to hear from us on Monday! #dudpthod

Did you know that "Musculoskeletal Benefits from a Physical Activity Program in Primary School are Retained 4 Years after the Program is Terminated" Imagine the benefits that PTs can make with pediatric musculoskeletal injury prevention! #dudpthod ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…

Do you ever wonder why interprofessional collaboration is so important in health care? Well, this article is a great resource showcasing the benefits! Physical therapists need a seat at the table when it comes to pediatric injury prevention! #dudpthod tigerconnect.com/blog/5-bene…

Why is it important that children play sports? Well, sports provide physical, mental, emotional, and social health, along with education and career success! Check out this document for why it is important to keep children playing sports! #dudpthod health.gov/sites/default/fil…

Conversations on prevention are hard, especially when it comes to the pediatric athlete! Consider not only the child, but parents and coaches too! Physical therapists can help with these conversations to keep the pediatric safe! #dudpthod

Pediatrics have open growth plates, which are most susceptible to injury and can have serious consequences like growth arrest if untreated. Physical therapists can minimize the risk of these injuries by ensuring proper form and appropriate training loads! #dudpthod

Attention all PTs! Do you incorporate cognitive training in your pediatric athletes? Neuromuscular control appears to be a big name in the game! #dudpthod

Pediatric athletes who have sustained an ACL rupture are up to 32% more likely to reinjure. We need both primary and secondary prevention strategies! #dudpthod

Did you know that 1 in 3 ACLR patients develop radiographic OA in the first decade? Physical therapists can help prevent this with early prevention! #dudpthod Read more below: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2523…

Introducing the Duke Academy Co-Sponsors of Best Practice in Sports - DPT Orthopedic Academy - DPT Sports Academy #dudpthod

Introducing the Faculty Co-Sponsors of Best Practice in Sports - Michael P. Reiman, PT, DPT, PhD, MEd, ATC - Derek Clewley, PT, DPT, PhD - Laura Pietrosimone PT, DPT, PhD - Gary E. Johnson, PT, DPT, ATC/L #dudpthod

Introducing the Mentors of Best Practice in Sports - Laura Pietrosimone PT, DPT, PhD - Stefanie Bourassa PT, DPT - Megan Donaldson, PT, Ph.D., FAAOMPT - Eileen Rodri Carter, PT, DPT, MBA #dudpthod

Hey, sports or ortho PTs! Do you use injury prevention programs with your patients or community athletes? Comment on what you’re engagement looks like in the pediatric population! #dudpthod