Physical Therapy Board of California

Happy New Year from everyone at PTBC! We hope you all have a great and safe new year. Due to the holiday, PTBC will be closed on 1/1/2021.

California’s ICUs are filling up & we need to do all we can to stop the surge. For the safety of you and your family, Stay #HomeForTheHolidays

COVID-19 vaccines are supported by California’s top medical experts. Those with highest risk and potential exposure to COVID-19 will receive vaccines first, but later in 2021, more Californians will have an opportunity to get vaccinated. #VaccinateAll58 covid19.ca.gov/vaccines

CA's regional Stay-at-Home Order goes into effect once a region has less than 15% ICU capacity - this will help ensure those who need care can get it. We flattened the curve before and, together, we can do it again. #StoptheSurge covid19.ca.gov #YourActionsSaveLives

Happy Holidays from everyone here at PTBC. We hope you all have a great time celebrating the holidays and stay safe. In observance of Christmas, the PTBC will be closed on 12/25/2020.

The PTBC will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in observance of Veterans Day. The office will re-open on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Did you know that physical therapy can help slow the symptoms of Alzheimer's? For more information visit https://www.alzheimers.net/ways-physical-therapy-slows-the-

Investing in your health is the best investment you can make!

Happy Birthday to all of you that have Birthdays in November! We hope you have an amazing Birthday Month! Also, if it is time, don’t forget to renew your license online at breeze.ca.gov

Encouraging daily physical activity and active play in infants and toddlers is important to develop strength, balance, coordination, movement planning skills, endurance, and flexibility.

The Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) would like to notify you that the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Health and Human Services have credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The PTBC is sharing this information to provide warning to healthcare providers to ensure that they take timely and reasonable precautions to protect their networks from these threats. Please see additional information at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency website: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-302a.

In 2008, Amanda Olson sustained a severe injury to her lower body and pelvic muscles that left her unable to sit down for months. Today, Amanda is helping others overcome, anticipate, and prevent pelvic floor dysfunction.

Close with your friends and family? That’s great. But if they’re not living with you, lower the risk by wearing a mask, keeping your distance and staying outdoors when you see them. #YourActionsSaveLives

Have you joined the PTBC interested party mailing list yet? By joining the PTBC's interested parties mailing list, you will receive notification of PTBC activities, which include meeting agendas, PTBC Progress Notes (newsletters), advisory notices and special bulletins. Stay connected with PTBC and subscribe to the PTBC mailing list here: https://www.dca.ca.gov/webapps/ptbc/interested_parties.php

Don't let the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on your Halloween or Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Here are some tips for safe fall holiday fun! https://thedcapage.blog//keep-fall-holidays-fun-festive-a/

Housing is critical to ensure the safety of families and communities during #COVID19. Under the Tenant, Homeowner and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020, Californians have more protections. Learn more about @CAbcsh #HousingIsKey housingiskey.com

Engaging with your surroundings while on a walk, instead of focusing on thoughts, may make a positive difference in your well-being. Treat yourself to an "Awe Walk" today! https://thedcapage.blog//awe-walks-increase-emotional-wel/

The PTBC is looking for nominations for licensees that give back to his/her community to feature in our Progress Notes. Please send us a private message with a brief summary of why your nominating the licensee, as well as contact information. We would like to say THANK YOU to all of our licensees that go above and beyond to give back to their communities.

If you don’t like the exercise, why would you do it? Physical therapists discuss why finding the fun in physical activity is so important to managing and preventing pain.