Today, the director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued 3 waiver extensions: DCA Waiver DCA-21-200 Order Extending DCA-20-02, 20-57, 20-91, 21-165, and 21-187 Order Waiving License Reactivation or Restoration Requirements – Final Extension DCA Waiver DCA-21-201 Order Extending DCA 20-12, Order Waiving Face-to-Face Training and Supervision Requirements…
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Breaking Your Back—or Neck: Household chores causing back, neck, or foot strain? Contact a licensed professional
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroLike most Californians, I’ve been staying at home during the pandemic and wildfires. I’ve been using just about all my free time cleaning up: I’ve purged many items out of my garage and closets, and my yard’s looking pretty impressive. What isn’t so great, however, are my aching feet, sore…
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More often than not, orthopedic conditions in small children should not cause concern because they tend to correct themselves without treatment. Some don’t and become more cause for concern because they can develop into other medical conditions. We’ve all heard the expression “growing pains.” Playing and most sports-related activities do…
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For 66 years, the Physical Therapy Board has been vetting and licensing physical therapists in California. They enforce a high professional standard; that hasn’t changed. But the profession itself has. SkateMD’s unique approach to the gamification of physical therapy has kids who may struggle to walk rocking ramps at the…
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Sure, your new haircut is on point. The lighting is just perfect. And the location? It’s a spot guaranteed to garner tons of likes and comments from your crew on social media. But before you tap that button to flip your phone’s camera front to back, and frame yourself up…
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Acupuncture is a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles. It’s not as spooky as it sounds. It’s actually an ancient Chinese tradition and practice that’s been around for almost 2,500 years. Now, acupuncture is finally gaining mainstream recognition and being utilized within the…
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The Crack of the Bat, the Roar of the Crowd, and Ways to Stay in the Game
by June Vargasby June VargasYesterday was Opening Day 2018 for Major League Baseball (MLB), and the list of MLB players on the injured list is already long—25 for the Oakland A’s, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Angels, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants combined. How can there be so many injured players on the list…
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Check out the Physical Therapy Board’s (Board’s) recent accomplishments and goals for the upcoming years. Visit the Board’s website and download its 2014-2017 Strategic Plan. # # # The Physical Therapy Board regulates more than 27,000 licensees who practice physical therapy in California. The license status of physical therapists and…