Biophysical Agents Special Interest Group
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Purpose
The purpose of the Biophysical Agents Special Interest Group (BPA SIG) is to serve as a resource and forum for individuals who are interested in the use of electrotherapy and other biophysical agents as part of the management of patient/client medical conditions. The Biophysical Agents SIG will facilitate networking, mentoring, and sharing of resources for all individuals interested in these technologies.
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Join the BPA SIG
The Biophysical Agents Special Interest Group (BPA SIG) is free to members of the Academy and provides a forum where individuals interested in electrotherapy and other biophysical agents as part of the management of patient/client medical conditions. Members who have joined a SIG receive publications and information about programming, practice, education, and legislative matters specific to the SIG. Only members of the Academy can join a SIG.
Congratulations to Our Newly Elected BPA SIG Officers!
- Vice-Chair: Daryl Lawson, PT, MPT, DSc
- At-Large Officer: Eric Manalansan, PT, DPT
Thank you to everyone who took time to vote and support the future of our Academy. We sincerely appreciate all candidates who stepped forward - whether elected or not. Your willingness to serve is vital to the strength and success of our community.
A special thank-you to Tom Nolan, BPA Nominating Committee Chair, for your leadership in identifying strong candidates and guiding the election process.
And finally, thank you again to all members who participated - your engagement truly makes a difference.
BPA SIG YouTube Videos
We are excited to share with you that Dr. Daryl Lawson, PT, DSc has created a YouTube Channel focusing on BPA PT content. Take a moment to click and view a video below. Don't forget to subscribe to see more content.
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Educational Guidelines
We actively are working on updating the Educational Guidelines from 2007. The updated guidelines will reflect updates in the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, the newest version of The Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education and the most recent evidence supporting the use of biophysical agents . The current guidelines can be found via the link below.
Emerging Technologies: Dry Needling
In January of 2012 the APTA Department of Practice and APTA State Government Affairs published a document regarding the use of Dry Needling (a.k.a. trigger point dry needling or intramuscular manual therapy) by physical therapists. The document provides background information for state chapters, regulatory entities, and providers who are dealing with this issue.
