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III STEP Mission
The physical therapy
profession is at a critical
juncture in its development.
As the profession manages
its transition to doctoral
level education and autonomy
in practice in the United
States, it also must
ensure that the emerging
clinical science of physical
therapy reaches maturity.
The mission of III Step
is to:
- Link research and
clinical practice
together through
the scientific
exchange of ideas
between basic
and clinical
scientists
- Promote
academic-clinical
partnerships
which will develop
and
test innovative
therapeutic approaches
through systematic
research in physical
therapy
- Foster
dialogue between
the scientific
and
clinical communities
to assure
that evidence-based
interventions
reach the consumers
of
physical therapy
practice.
- Provide
education and training
opportunities
for graduate
students
and junior faculty
interested
in evidence-based
clinical
research
and
practice
III STEP Conference Objectives
The intent of III STEP
is to assemble an international
group of physical therapy
educators, clinicians
and researchers for the
purpose of integrating
recent advances in movement
science into clinical
practice. The gathering
of clinicians and scientists
will represent individuals
with training in diverse,
relevant disciplines
(e.g., biomechanics,
neuroscience, kinesiology,
clinical psychology,
movement science, physiology,
health services) and
with an established track
record of research that
provides an excellent
and informed foundation
for the design and testing
of optimal clinical interventions.
The conference objectives
are:
- To
explore existing
and developing
theories, models
and knowledge
regarding movement
science;
- To integrate these
theories, models
and evidence into
physical
therapy education
and practice;
- Describe
and analyze the clinical
usefulness
of standardized
tests and measures
used for
making clinical
decisions and measuring
outcomes.
- Present
and analyze evidence
to support the
efficacy of various
therapeutic interventions
for individuals
with movement
dysfunction across
the lifespan.
- To identify,
discuss and analyze
areas where
clinical practice
is evolving
- To
identify and discuss
the implications
of scientific advances
for physical
therapy practice.
- Identify and discuss
mechanisms that
will enable educators,
clinicians
and researchers
to effectively
synthesize information
presented and
discussed
at III Step
III STEP Planning Committee Contacts
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