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The HUGO Folding Cane System fea-tures an ergonomi-cally correct design and interchange-able handles and can be adjusted to different heights to fit most people 5 ft to 6 ft 5 in tall. A patented locking system provides rigidity and stability.

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Total Contact Cast

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The MedE-Kast Kit is a total contact casting system that provides complete foot immobi-lization for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, allowing tissue to heal undisturbed and help-ing the user to remain ambulatory. The cast is designed for quick application and can be changed periodically as needed.

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Facility Challenge ... 744

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Membership ... 753

National Physical Therapy

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Notecards ... 744

Professional Issues ...Cover 3

Topics in Physical Therapy

Neurology/Pediatrics ... 745

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Call for Nominations Sep

Clinical Research Agenda Oct

Elected/Appointed Groups Sep

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In Memoriam Mar

Membership Qualifications Nov

Membership Rights Nov

Membership Statistics Jun

Nominees for National Office Mar

Staff Jul

Standing Rules Nov

APTA Combined Sections

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Preliminary Program, List of Exhibitors, and Registration and Housing Forms—

see November issue of PT Magazine

APTA Core Documents

Code of Ethics Jan

Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate

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Guide for Professional Conduct Jan

Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant Jan

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy and the Criteria Jan

Annual Conference and

Exposition of the APTA

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House of Delegates Report Sep

Mary McMillan Lecture Nov

Presidential Address Nov

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