PT COVID-19 Resources
The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy has posted a group of resources physical therapists may find helpful. ANPT is not endorsing any of these organizations and you should review and decide the use of the materials based on your best judgement. This is a developing list and if you have a resource you would like others to know about email [email protected].
APTA Official Coronavirus updates The most up-to-date information for APTA members.
APTA HUB Community APTA/ANPT members access to discussion threads andresources.
APTA Learning Center COVID-19 Webinars Free e-learning opportunities produced by APTA sections. Many of recordings of webinars on a variety of topics.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy resource page
World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 Online Conference
JAMA Network resource page
OSHA Safety of face coverings
Educators
Neuro Educators vs. COVID-19 Discussion site - class code 2f5olac
This site was set up by an ANPT member to help educators share ideas. Links to an ANPT BOX account with resources can be found here. Email [email protected] or [email protected] with questions
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy clinical education discussion board
International Neurological Physical Therapy Association webinars - Teaching Neuro PT in These Crazy Times!
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy COVID-19 resource page
Here is a link from Aussie colleagues including three google docs of resources including videos and premade content.
LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about COVID-19
ANPT Compendium Documents List - there are some cases that can be used online
Telehealth
CMS approved physical therapists for telehealth reimbursement
CMS Outpatient Therapy May 28, 2020 Update
Starting telehealth visits, click here for a checklist and guidelines from HPSO
APTA Telehealth updates current regulatory and updates for patients and providers.
Podcast Telehealth in Vestibular Rehabilitation from the ANPT Vestibular SIG
Parkinson's Disease
For a full list of exercises click here
Multiple Sclerosis
MS Society UK "Simple Exercises for MS" - includes wheelchair accessible exercise
Therapeutic Yoga for MS
Chair Fit with Nancy
Huntington Disease
European HD Network "Keeping active at home during Coronavirus" resource list
Spinal Cord Injuries
SCI for basic functional activities from Marguette library
Facing Disability.com has Voice from the Experts video series about Spinal Cord Injuries
Webcast from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Dr. Dan on Care: What it's like to be on the giving and receiving end
United Spinal Association Webinar Series
United Spinal Video Resources
Adapt to Perform wheelchair fitness and motivation videos
National Center on Health, Physical Activity & Disability "14 weeks to a healthier you" (free web-based activity and nutrition program for people with mobility limitations, chronic health conditions and physical disabilities)
Personal Development
Mental Health
TenPercentHappier.com is offering free six-month subscriptions to healthcare workers. Email them at [email protected] for instructions on how to access.
TedTalk
Seeing the Potential in Brain Recovery
Podcasts
International PT Response to COVID-19 Canada and UK with Mike Landry, Phil Sheppard and Rachael Moses.
International PT Responses to COVID-19 Colombia & Peru with Nancy Molina and Gabriela Mallma.
TenPecentHappier podcasts and guided meditations- Experts and meditation teachers about how to build resilience, compassion and kindness during this unique time.
COVID-19 and impact on people with SCI, BI, and MS from the Shepard Center
Mental Health America - Podcasts and webinars on wide variety of topics
ANPT Podcasts - Almost 100 podcasts created by the ANPT SIGs and Historian Committee
Fact Sheets - ANPT Special Interest Groups have developed fact sheets on a variety of topics. Click here for the main page and then look under the SIG for their fact sheets.
Courses
ANPT Synapse Education Center - Over 30 courses on neuro physical therapy related topics - 60% are free!
The PACER Project: Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise & Rehabilitation Project
A core group of Cardiopulmonary specialists from the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section have made their video available to help PTs anticipate the needs of COVID survivors.