Ali Elder

Doctor of Physical Therapy & Clinical Instructor at University of Southern California

[[re+active] PT @re_activePT]

Feeling stuck and tired? Dr. Ali Elder describes how #exercise can help energy in #Parkinsons for our final #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth post. https://t.co/w3XXW5QLmo

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

Such a great time sharing with wonderful people! Ready to take on the world of functional movement disorders! https://t.co/GBLCX1X1Op

[Julie Hershberg @juliehershberg]

@AliElderDPT and @CheySpencer_PT are killing it with this great learning module on functional movement disorders. #loveneuroPT

[Zachary Stearns @zachrstearns]

What would happen if we rephrased our "education" into questions?

🤔"You should walk more"
➡️"What would happen if you walked more?"

🤔"You should lose weight"
➡️"What are the barriers to losing weight?"

🤔"Do these exercises"
➡️"How do you feel about these exercises?"

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

Excited about the USC 2U DPT hybrid program! Such an awesome way to integrate technology into learning!

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

First talk at CSM! Excited to hear more about motor control of the shoulder! #CSM2018

[Julie Hershberg @juliehershberg]

Let’s get PT in there for some cost saving measures! #getPTfirst https://t.co/mWjIO5nwgG

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

So thankful to be a part of such an incredible event as a team leader for the National Parkinson’s Disease to further research for women with Parkinson’s Disease. @ParkinsonDotOrg @re_activePT

[ThePostGame @ThePostGame]

P.E. Is A Social Justice Issue: @kerrileewalsh, @JulieFoudy explain.
@LA84Foundation #LA84 Summit #PlayForAll

[[re+active] PT @re_activePT]

It is live today! Our first mini course--Beyond the Basics Dystonia Eval + Treat for PTs. #DystoniaAwareness https://t.co/g155qeRrWx

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

Take me to #austrailia #mostwestcoast #tweetforatreat825

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

"Physiotherapy is the absolute best treatment for Functional Movement Disorders" -Jon Stone MD. Great talk! @movedisorder @re_activePT

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

Hard to hear about the limited and poorly done PT publications regarding the treatment of dystonia. Let's change that! @re_activePT

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

Activating a muscle can increase boNT uptake. Points out the importance of PT and MD collaboration for pt's getting boNT. @re_activePT

[Julie Hershberg @juliehershberg]

If you wanted a nice summary of neuroplastic changes with activity, here you go. Thank you Judy Pa! #Neuroplasticity

[Ali Elder @AliElderDPT]

Learning so much at the USC Neuroplasticity retreat! We could all use a little more parasympathetic activity. Thanks Ashley Iyeshiro!

[Julie Hershberg @juliehershberg]

Increased cortical thickness in cognitive training + exercise training vs cognitive training in people with schizophrenia. #Neuroplasticity

[Chelsea Duncan @chelzdoh]

External cues for the win! I think Dr. Lewthwaite would have been proud!

[WebPT @WebPT]

"Millions of people are looking for a solution for #backpain. We have it. It’s up to us to share." @DrBenFung #APTACSM #SocialPT #PTFirst

[Louie Puentedura @AussieLouie]

Emotions are contagious and pain is an emotion, therefore?? @ISPITeam @EIMTeam #APTACSM

[Dr. Berner, PT, DPT, RDN @TheFuelPhysio]

The placebo, the expectation to get better, wears off after 7 mins of waiting in your waiting room - Louw #APTACSM