NYPTA 2019 March/April Newsletter

March/April, 2019 Volume M, NO. 26

Empire State Physical

Therapy

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IN THIS ISSUE

First Lobby Day or the Twenty-first: Why this year's may be the most important one you attend (Cover Story (page 1,3) APTA's Outcome Registry a Critical Tool in Elevating the Quality of Care Provided by PTs and PTAs (President's Letter (page 2,6) Legislative Update for the 2019 Legislative Session (page 5)

First Lobby Day or Twenty-first: Why this year's may be the most important one you attend!

by Jacob I. McPherson, PT, DPT, Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Chairperson, NYPTA Public Policy Committee

Greetings fellow members and Happy Spring!

Member Spotlight: Cathy Talbett, PT, DPT (page 7-8)

2019 Winter BOD Report (page 9-10)

Call for Poster & Platform Abstracts (page 11)

Member Spotlight: Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, CNS (page 12-13)

Annual Leadership Development Workshop (page 14)

2019 Chapter Conference (page 15)

CAUTION: Be prepared for major political changes!!! The 2019 NYS Legislative Session is officially underway and our Public Policy team has been gearing up for its start. We are currently monitoring the budget process closely as the April 1st deadline approaches and our priority bills are being reintroduced into the legislature. This two-year legislative session is shaping up to be one in which physical therapy has the potential to make great progress. Now more than ever we need your support and here’s the top 5 reasons why: 5. Major Legislative Shake-Up! With the November 2018 elections now in the book, the political dynamic within both chambers has changed substantially. Democrats now control both the Senate and the Assembly. This means that all Senate committee chair seats previously held by Republicans are under Democratic control. In addition to new faces, the average age of our legislators has changed. In 2009 there were 10 lawmakers younger than 35 years old, now there are 38! Why does this matter? Our bills need to be passed by individual committees before they can be voted on by the entire Senate or Assembly. With new leadership comes new bill sponsors and new opportunities to create movement on our priorities.

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APTA's Outcome Registry a Critical Tool in Elevating the Quality of Care Provided by PTs and PTAs

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At the recent Component Leadership meeting held this past January in Washington D.C. during CSM, APTA’ s Board of Directors presented the Association’s 2019-2021 Strategic Plan. This new Strategic Plan has four major goals, one of which is “Elevate the quality of care provided by PTs and PTAs.” The first objective under this goal is “Accelerate adoption of APTA’s Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry to build the body of knowledge and reduce unwarranted variation in practice.” During the Chapter President’s meeting also held during CSM, APTA's leadership reinforced the importance of meeting this objective and asked Chapter Presidents to help promote adoption of the Registry in their Chapters. So, I decided to use this letter to the membership to provide information about the Registry.

According to APTA, the overall purpose of the Registry is to enable the PT community as a whole to demonstrate the value of physical therapist services to external stakeholders and provide benchmarking data to improve patient care. The stated goals for the Registry are:

Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT

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President’s letter

“I strongly encourage all PT practices in NYS to seriously consider adopting the Registry” Peggy

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• Elevate patient care through data-informed clinical decision-making • Demonstrate the value of physical therapist service • Promote health services research

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Use data to guide payment policy

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Determine clinical practice patterns and assess adherence to clinical practice guidelines

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Support quality improvement initiatives

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Editor / Designer Gloria Baker Empire State Physical Therapy is published 6 times yearly, with combined January/February, March/April, May/June, July/ August, September/October and November/December issues. Its purpose is to provide physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapist/physical therapist assistant students with accurate and timely information relevant to the practice of physical therapy. The editor reserves the right to edit all communications.

Anonymous letters will not be published. Views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the formal position of NYPTA unless expressly stated.

Editorial Board Catherine Talbett, PT, DPT Alanna Pokorski, PT, DPT

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Some members I have spoken with have heard of APTA’s Outcome Registry but do not really understand what it is and why outpatient physical therapy practices should adopt the Registry.

The Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry is a platform that connects with an electronic health record (EHR) system to transmit a physical therapy practice’s patient data on clinically important measures including patient function to a HIPPA-compliant, cloud-based database. The Registry then aggregates the information collected from the PT practice and can create quality reports that provide individual clinician-, practice- and national-level results for all outcome measures reported through the Registry. A practice owner who participates in the Registry will be able to access nonproprietary, CMS-supported outcomes measures, in addition to vendor-specific measures; and treat patients according to clinical practice guidelines using body region/disease-specific treatment and outcome modules. The PT practice will also be able to run queries on their patient/client population, practice benchmarks and areas to be focused on for quality improvement.

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Chapter Officers

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Speaker Chief Delegate

Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT Keri Gill-Smith, PT, DPT JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD Robert Streb, PT, PhD James Dunleavy, PT, DPT, MS

Chapter Directors Brooklyn/Staten Island Catskill Central Eastern Finger Lakes Greater New York Hudson Valley Long Island Southern Tier Western

Hammouda Soliman, PT, DPT Tylene Lizardi, PT, DPT, ATC Adam Rufa, PT, DPT Sarah Gardner, PT, DPT Andrew Bartlett, PT Cary Kandel, PT Nannette Hyland, PT, PhD Keith Perrucci, PT, Genevieve Smith, PT, DPT Jacob McPherson, PT, DPT

Chapter Office Staff

Executive Director Kelly Garceau

kgarceau@nypta.org Communications Manager Gloria Baker

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Membership Coordinator Mariann Kayser

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Events/CE Coordinator Erin Stack

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Copyright 2019 by the New York Physical Therapy Association. Requests for reprints should be directed to Gloria Baker at NYPTA, 971 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110.

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First Lobby Day or Twenty-first: Why this year's may be the most important one you attend!

4. The Opioid Epidemic is Driving Public Policy State and Federal policy makers alike are listening for strategies to manage the opioid epidemic with a keen ear. NYPTA’s Opioid Alternative Taskforce has been collecting statistics supporting PT’s role in pain management and we are well positioned to help combat this public crisis. Did you know that when a patient sees a PT first for back pain they are 75-90% less likely to be exposed to opioids? Unfortunately, patients are up to 25% less likely to see a PT if their copay is >$20/visit or if they have a deductible >$300. Information like this will definitely be of interest to our legislators and we need YOU to help spread the message.

3. Crucial Opportunity for Many First Impressions The 2019 NYS Legislature has 39 new faces. There are 17 new state senators and 22 new members of the Assembly. That means 39 opportunities to leave a great first impression about physical therapy with someone controlling many of our profession’s priorities. Volunteering to be a resource for healthcare and rehabilitation by bringing information to a legislator who is still getting their feet under them will pay dividends down the road. A great meeting with your representative will leave them with positive feelings toward PT, and may lead to them reaching out to you in the future as a resource.

2. Physical Therapy’s “Stock” is as High as Ever Physical Therapy is coming off of a major statewide victory with the recent changes in the Workers’ Compensation fee schedule. Medicaid plans are now covering 40 visits per year instead of 20. Policy makers are beginning to understand the value of physical therapy and are showing it by investing in our services. Now is the time to strike while the iron is hot! We can educate our legislators on how these changes have emerged and what they can do to ensure citizens of NY have adequate access and coverage of necessary physical therapist services.

1. The Public Needs Us!!

With medical costs skyrocketing, out of control copays and deductibles, opioids wreaking havoc on our communities, and other professions looking to advance their interests, the time is NOW for showing NY’s legislators what WE bring to the table. Physical therapist services are a relatively inexpensive medical spend, research supports that our services out perform most others in efficacy, and we have a very important role to play in helping our citizens manage pain. The evidence supporting our profession has mounted to new heights and it’s time that others hear about it!!

Lobby Day 2019 is scheduled for Monday May 6th. Talking points will be updated and appointments will be made but what is truly vital to our success is YOUR PARTICIPATION!! Click HERE for registration information. Firsthand accounts from PRACTICING CLINICIANS, ACTIVE EDUCATORS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS are what resonate with members of the legislature. We need to increase the number of practicing therapists and therapist assistants advocating both in Albany and at the district-level. Our success hinges on our ability to educate our legislators on issues impacting both OUR profession and their constituents.

Stay tuned for additional information related to the logistics of Lobby Day as well as updated talking points for meetings with your legislators. Your legislative liaisons will be hard at work setting up our appointments and making transportation arrangements. Your time away from clinics, practices, classrooms, or rehab departments will prove a worthwhile investment if we can create movement on our priorities. Please come to Lobby Day armed with personal stories demonstrating our value to patients and the public. It is you, our membership, whose continued commitment and passion for physical therapy will make the difference!!

Sincerely, Jacob I. McPherson, PT, DPT Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist Chairperson, NYPTA Public Policy Committee

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Legislative Update for the 2019 Legislative Session With spring comes a very busy time legislatively for the Chapter as we gear up for our annual Lobby Day on May 6th.

This year we continue to actively pursue legislation (A.405 Cahill/S.3751 Breslin) that will lower copayments for patients. Current copayment rates for physical therapist services are cost prohibitive and become a barrier to care. As a result, many patients may not seek treatment because they can’t afford it. This bill is currently before the insurance committees of both houses.

Legislation for the licensure of the physical therapist assistant has been introduced in the Assembly and we are seeking a Senate sponsor. Assembly bill A.3070 Zebrowski will take the PTA from a certified profession in New York State to a licensed profession and will bring PTAs in New York in line with the rest of the country. This legislation is currently before the Assembly Higher Education Committee.

Unrestricted direct access is also a high legislative priority for NYPTA. While this legislation has not yet been formally introduced, we expect that it will be shortly. Watch for updates and bill numbers.

Once again, the athletic trainers have introduced legislation to become a licensed profession in New York State.

While we have been supportive of licensure for the profession, there are areas that continue to concern us; therefore, we are still opposed to this legislation as it is currently written. Some of these concerns include undue expansion in level of care provided and minimal to no restriction; lack of evidence of necessary education to justify this transition, which not will require entry-level athletic trainers to earn a Master’s Degree until 2026; weakening of language requiring a physician’s order for treatment. We will continue to closely monitor this legislation.

While this is not a complete list of the legislative initiatives that the Chapter will support and oppose, it gives you a snapshot of what we’re working on. Please note that we are updating the talking points for all of our bills and will have them available on the website and in the APTA legislative app in the near future.

If you haven’t done so already, you can register for Lobby Day HERE. I look forward to seeing many of you on May 6th!

Kelly Garceau NYPTA Executive Director 2018 Lobby Day Group Photo

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APTA's Outcome Registry a Critical Tool in Elevating the Quality of Care Provided by PTs and PTAs (continued)

Through these reports, a PT practice would be able to track patient outcomes across multiple episodes of care and compare their practice’s outcomes with national results. This information could be used to promote the PT practice to prospective patients/clients and to maximize their payment potential by leveraging positive practice outcomes data with payer groups and any bundled care collaborations with which the PT practice may be participating.

The Registry directly integrates with multiple third-party electronic health record (EHR) systems and automatically and securely transfers data to an unprecedented database of patient episodes so there should not be increased work for a PT practice’s staff with respect to data entry. According to APTA staff, the Registry is currently integrated with over 70 EHR systems nationwide and continues to seek out integrations with additional EHR systems. Web portal manual data entry options are available for PT practices that do not utilize electronic health records.

The Registry platform is fully accredited by the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) and is certified by the ONC (Office of the National Coordinator) Health IT Certification program as a Certified Health Information Technology product. More importantly to PT practice owners who are Medicare providers, the Registry has been approved as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This means that the Registry can be used to submit quality data to CMS under the new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Starting this year (2019), certain PTs in private practice are required to participate in MIPS while other PTs in private practice may still participate on a voluntary basis.

APTA has developed resources to help PTs learn how to use the Registry in combination with the best available evidence to provide more optimal care to patients/clients. For example, the APTA Learning Center offers an online course “Value-Based Care: Where Alternative Payment Systems, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and the Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry Come Together.” APTA is currently offering special pricing incentives to encourage participation in the Registry. More information can be obtained by emailing registry@apta.org.

I firmly believe that it is more important than ever for our profession to continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of our services in order to keep up with the changing value-based payment programs being adopted by CMS and some commercial payers.

Having a collective, nationwide database of physical therapist practice patterns and patient outcomes is crucial to our efforts.

The Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry is the only cross-platform, nationwide physical therapy clinical registry collecting data for our profession and as such, provides the opportunity to standardize not only the collection of patient outcomes, but also data elements within and across EHRs. In order to fully realize these profession-wide benefits, more PT practices need to participate in the Registry. I strongly encourage all PT practice owners in NYS to seriously consider adopting the Registry, and for those PTs who work in outpatient settings, I encourage you to speak to your employer about the Registry.

Best Regards, Peggy

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Member Spotlight: Cathy Talbett, PT, DPT Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Clinical Supervisor for Rehabiliation Services, Jones Memorial Hospital

How long have you been a member of the NYPTA? What is your best experience thus far?

I have been a member since 1992 (with a gap of a couple of years after I graduated). As far as best experience, I don’t think that I have just one! Although very intimidating at first, I really enjoyed being our District’s Legislative Liaison. It was how I began my active involvement, and allowed me to be active without jumping into a larger role right away. I was able to attend the Federal Advocacy Forum twice and that was a phenomenal experience. I have also enjoyed being active within our District and being able to represent the outer geographical reaches of the District.

Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today.

What’s your favorite moment of your career so far?

I knew when I was going into my junior year of high school that I wanted to study physical therapy in college. I had no previous experience with PT to lead me there, it just happened. I had the opportunity to observe a therapist at a local hospital who was really a one-woman show at the time. She was therapist, biller, scheduler, housekeeping—she did it all. She was working with a young girl with spastic CP who was non-verbal. She picked this girl up on the mat table, and they were able to communicate and work through the session of stretching and positioning. I was just struck with the interaction between them. By the end of the session, I knew that this was definitely what I wanted to do.

I attended D’Youville College and graduated in 1995 with my BS/MS. I started my career at Oneida Healthcare Center in acute care and out-patient. During my time there, I also did aquatics and became the CCCE. In 2001, I came to Jones Memorial Hospital, where I had completed my first clinical in 1993. At JMH, I started out in acute and out-patient. In my time at JMH I have also practiced in aquatics, home care, school based PT, early intervention, and Occupational Medicine. In 2007, I graduated with my transitional Doctorate in PT from Daemen College. I became Clinical Supervisor for Rehab Services 5 years ago, where I oversee 7 different disciplines, assist in the oversite of 3 other medical offices, and I'm the CCCE for our OT and PT programs in addition to still seeing patients.

I am certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, and a Certified Lean Expert through the University of Rochester.

I have too many favorite moments to choose! Most of them are with patients and families I have worked with.

Passing the Board exam for Pediatrics is pretty high on that list too!

What are some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the physical therapy profession?

Challenges and opportunities really go hand in hand. The perceived value of our profession by other members of the medical team is a challenge, but also an opportunity. Another challenge would be access to care, and this is multifaceted. It includes co-pays, deductibles, geographic barriers, and encroachment of other professions.

What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession?

Firstly, I would say that they should give themselves time to find who they really are as a therapist. It’s not until they are truly on their own that they will be able to feel where their niche is. From my experience, being able to work where there are opportunities to work in various settings really helps you to find where you feel at home with your practice. There was no straight line in going from acute care to MDT Certified to earning my PCS. Know that who you think you are as a clinician may not be who you are 10, 15, 20 years later. That’s OK, part of growing as a clinician is being able to evolve. www.nypta.org

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Member Spotlight (continued): Cathy Talbett, PT, DPT Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Clinical Supervisor for Rehabiliation Services, Jones Memorial Hospital

In terms of membership, I have been there, as a new/newer grad where you don’t see the value for the money— especially coming out of school with so many loans, etc. My advice is to stick it out. Over time, your value for your money becomes very apparent, and being able to be part of the organization, such as the resources and the connections you make, is definitely worth it.

What is a favorite tip you have that you could share with others in our industry?

Be an active participant in your profession. Being active in APTA at any level is a great way to start. Also being open to new opportunities that challenge you. Be willing to change...it’s the only way to grow.

What are you passionate about?

Professionally—I am passionate about being a PT. I really love doing what I do. Especially with pediatrics, I am passionate about being an advocate for them. For some, being in our small, rural area there are times when care giver support is lacking for any multitude of reasons or the caregivers don’t know where to turn. Therefore the need for someone to advocate for their needs—whether its access to services, equipment, outside support systems—is a vital part of what we do. I also love working in rural healthcare (although I'm pretty sure 20 years ago I wouldn’t have said the same thing). Working in a rural setting has its own unique set of challenges, whether economical, access to resources, socioeconomic challenges of our patients and community. You have to be very resourceful and think outside of the box often. Working in the same community for so long, which is also the same area in which I grew up, has been very rewarding to me.

What else would you like your fellow NYPTA Members to know about you?

I have two children: one tween and one teen. The teen daughter wanted to make sure to include that I am bossy— but I just thought that was a given! My fall back career choice was to be a music teacher. Thanks to my son, I am very familiar with the DC and Marvel universes and am fairly well versed in them. Because of my late mother, I am and always will be a Notre Dame Football fan. And my favorite place to be is on a beach, preferably in Southern Maine.

What is your favorite app or social media outlet?

Social media is Instagram, though I follow more than I post. Favorite app is a toss-up depending on the day— Sirius XM, Kindle, or Netflix.

What is your guilty pleasure?

I’ve recently started allowing myself to actually sit and binge watch shows on Netflix or Amazon Prime.

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2019 Winter BOD Report

by J..J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, Secretary

On February 9, 2019, the New York Physical Therapy Board of Directors (BOD) met via a GoToMeeting webinar. Multiple motions passed at the meeting including: • Motion to amend the NYPTA Policy Manual Section V. Chapter Administrative/Financial/Newsletter/Financial Policies to include the newly developed criteria for sponsorship of non-NYPTA events/education programs. This included a policy on Endorsements that follows the current APTA policy.

• Motion to amend the Leadership Committee’s Policy and Procedure Manual regarding the development and planning of regional student mini-conclaves to add clarification that reimbursement forms must be properly submitted to receive full reimbursement.

• Motion to amend the Executive Committee Procedure Manual to provide appropriate updates to reflect current policies.

• Motion to approve the Western District’s Bylaws, Article VI. Officers. Section 2. Qualifications, to include life members to increase the number of eligible members to serve the District in elected offices.

• Motion for the Board of Directors to require the Judicial Committee review District Bylaw amendments prior to posting. This provides consistency with the APTA requirements and will assist in improving compliance.

• Motion to amend the Public Policy Procedure Manual as printed to improve clarity and add details to assist the orientation of legislative liaisons.

• Motion to charge Directors to discuss with each district the concept of ongoing donations to the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research with a report back to spring BOD meeting.

• Motion to charge the Awards Committee in collaboration with the PTA Committee to draft the criteria for a PTA specific award with a report due at the spring BOD meeting.

• Motion to propose an advocacy workshop to assist in the augmentation of Lobby Day events in an effort to develop advocacy and leadership qualities of interested attendees. This activity would occur in tandem with the 2019 Conference. The goal is to increase interest and comfort for members interested in learning more about leadership, current NYPTA policy initiatives, and promotion of the profession. The 4-hour session will include speakers related to public policy, leadership and advocacy efforts and incorporate a lab for the member to role-play Lobby Day discussions.

The generative discussion at this BOD meeting was extensive. The Hudson Valley District requested adjustments to the breakdown of income reports to the districts. There was agreement that providing a breakdown of each event can better assist with monitoring education events. A discussion regarding the popularity of the Golden Goniometer Award resulted in agreement to make it a permanent award. The Marketing and Engagement and Awards Committees will bring the criteria and a motion forward to the spring BOD for approval.

The Program Committee brought forth a couple of discussion points. They received extensive input on potential keynote speakers for the 2019 conference including ideas for a possible legislator or an expert on the opioid epidemic. In addition, they requested suggestions for ways to attract more national and international speakers for the 2021 conference. Ideas moving forward included using the different listserves for specialty areas as well as putting a call out at a national level.

Two discussions resulted in additional motions. One included a request for a Physical Therapy Research donation for 2019 brought forward by the President. The motion includes having the Directors bring the idea to each of their districts for a report to the spring BOD meeting. Suggestions included leaving language open for variwww.nypta.org

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2019 Winter BOD Report (continued)

by J..J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, Secretary

ability based on budget as well as targeting the donation. The second discussion resulted in a motion to develop a yearly PTA specific Chapter Award as part of the 50th Anniversary of PTA. In addition, the Program and PTA Committees will work together to plan something in honor of the anniversary for the conference.

Updates to the BOD included the Vice President encouraging the SSIG representatives to increase their involvement with the local districts. This would optimize resources for both the SSIG as well as the districts. The Judicial Reference Committee announced a call for State Board representatives and encouraged people to identify those with a strong interest.

Finally, the Public Policy Committee provided updates on the positive results of the workers’ compensation work and the importance of getting this information out in the forefront to both members and nonmembers. The committee will put together a summary for moving forward in disseminating this information as well as suggestions for optimal payment advocacy at the spring BOD meeting.

The meeting was concluded with Good and Welfare.

Respectfully submitted by J.J. Mowder-Tinney PT, PhD

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CALL FOR POSTER AND PLATFORM ABSTRACTS FOR THE 2019 NYPTA CONFERENCE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY October 18 - 19, 2019 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2019 AT 12 MIDNIGHT Submission Procedure: • Each abstract should be submitted as an email attachment to research@nypta.org.

• The attached abstract should be a Microsoft Word document.

• The title of the file should include the last name of the primary author, preferred presentation format, and the conference year (i.e. Smith_Poster_2019.doc).

• 12 point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins • Late submissions will not be accepted.

Submission Content: • Presenter Contact Information including name, email address, and phone number • TITLE • AUTHORS and AFFILIATIONS • CATEGORY of ABSTRACT: Clinical Research, Basic Science Research, Case Report • PRESENTATION PREFERENCE (Poster or Platform), and whether or not you would be willing to present in an alternate format (i.e. Poster if your preference was Platform).

For Clinical Research or Basic Science Research, the body of the abstract should include each of the following sections: BACKGROUND & PURPOSE, RESEARCH DESIGN, MATERIALS & METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, and CLINICAL RELEVANCE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY For Case Reports, the body of the abstract should include each of the following sections: BACKGROUND & PURPOSE, CASE DESCRIPTION, EXAMINATION & DIAGNOSIS, INTERVENTION, OUTCOMES, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION and CLINICAL RELEVANCE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY The number of characters in the body of each abstract should not exceed 3,125 including spaces (Title, Author, and Affiliations, Category, and Presentation Preference are NOT included in the character count).

Review Process: Abstracts will be reviewed by the Research Committee without knowledge of authorship or affiliations. Members of the committee will evaluate all abstracts on the basis of scientific and clinical merit. The Presenter for the abstract submission will be notified about the status of their abstract at the Presenter Contact email address provided.

To obtain additional information about abstract submission, or to request guidance to develop an abstract for submission please contact a co-chairperson of the Research Committee (Michael Ross, PT DHS OCS: mross@daemen.edu or Gary Brooks, PT DrPH: brooksg@upstate.edu).

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Member Spotlight: Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, CNS Board Certified Nutrition Specialist Founder: Integrative Pain Science Institute

How long have you been a member of the NYPTA? What is your best experience thus far?

I became an NYPTA/APTA member in 1995, during my first year of PT School. NYPTA conferences were very helpful starting out as a new PT and exploring all the facets of our profession.

Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today.

What’s your favorite moment of your career so far?

I was raised with healthcare in my home. My mom was a nurse and as a kid I loved to read her nursing journals. In high school I was a competitive gymnast which made physical therapy even more attractive. I knew helping people with pain was my calling.

My first job was in adult rehabilitation at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in the Greenwich Village section of New York City. We worked as part of a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals in a transdisciplinary model. This was an excellent job that exposed me to a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions. Sadly, St. Vincent’s closed a few years ago due to changes in healthcare reform. It was a wonderful community hospital with a patient population that was diverse and representative of New York City.

After St. Vincent’s I worked for a private practice that specialized in performing arts medicine and served Broadway shows and professional dance companies. Working with performers is akin to working with elite athletes in a sports medicine capacity.

Later, I partnered with a physical therapist colleague, went into private practice and opened a multi-clinic physical therapy and wellness center. My time in private practice called upon three sets of skills; therapist, mentor and business owner. Learning to develop these skills has been my greatest challenge, but also the most rewarding.

What are some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the physical therapy profession?

Consumers are looking for safe options and support to live a rich full and active life. The baby boomers combined with the pain epidemic creates a unique opportunity for physical therapists to make bold moves in the market place.

As a profession we stand at a great divide. One path leads to increased consumer visibility and an expanding scope of practice and reimbursement. The other path keeps us stuck and struggling. We have to be confident and step outside of our traditional role as an allied health provider. Learning to fill the position as the first point of care or preferably even primary care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions should be our path.

What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession?

Take some time for yourself to think big and plan your path. There are a lot of options in the PT world— strive to build a career that you value, not the path someone told you to follow.

If you see something could be done better, or you have a complaint or you see an opportunity for advancement, take action. Contact the NYPTA’s Executive Director or your NYPTA District Chair and start the conversation. This can be done on the national level as well through APTA.

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Member Spotlight (continued): Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, CNS Board Certified Nutrition Specialist Founder: Integrative Pain Science Institute

What is a favorite tip you have that you could share with others in our industry?

If you have more than 5 things on your to-do list for the day it’s probably too many. Create your to-do list of 5 things the night before, not the same morning. Make sure the 5 things on your list are what you want/need to get done, not what other people need/want from you. The goals you set for yourself should be in line with your life’s values.

What are you passionate about?

I’m passionate about helping PTs explore integrative care models through the Integrative Pain Science Institute.

There are many beneficial skills missing from our education and practice that are evidence-based and help people live better. It is no longer good enough to be movement specialists. The epidemic of non-communicable disease will call for us to have skills in nutrition and behavioral medicine.

What else would you like your fellow NYPTA Members to know about you?

I love to study foreign languages and enjoy the struggle of trying to speak when you know it’s less than perfect.

I come from a multi-cultural background where English, Spanish and Italian were spoken in my grandparents’ home. As a third generation American the language didn't’ quite get transferred down so I try to keep in contact with the culture. I still go to gymnastics and take a tumbling class about once a week—although it is definitely a young person’s sport.

What is your favorite app or social media outlet?

Despite the challenges Facebook has had over the past few years it is still an optimal platform for social engagement and consumer education.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Savoring a glass of wine is one of life’s great pleasures. It can take you on a trip to a faraway place, you learn about nutrition and biochemistry, and it brings together friends and family for fun. I love to learn about different varietals, and drink some too!

Do you Know someone who should be a member spotlight? Email gbaker@nypta.org with their name and email address.

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The Annual Leadership Development Workshop The Leadership Committee is excited to announce the annual Leadership Development Workshop! Scheduled for Friday, April 26th, from 12-4:30 PM, this activity is meant for any member interested in learning more about the governance at both the state and national levels. This dynamic learning experience gives participants multiple opportunities to observe, interact and engage in the NYPTA governance process. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants can receive 4.25 CEUs for attending the Leadership Development Workshop in conjunction with staying to represent their local district as a Delegate or attending the Delegate Assembly as a guest observing from the gallery.

We are honored to welcome back our keynote speakers, Dr. Matt Hyland and Dr. Lynn Rivers. Dr. Matt Hyland, Vice President of the APTA Board of Directors, will present “Collaborative Leadership in the 21st Century: Contributing to the Vision for Physical Therapy” and Dr. Lynn Rivers will present “Making Your Voice Heard: Tools to be Effective in the Governance of the APTA.” Both speakers will offer insight from their personal experience and perspectives of key issues facing our profession as we move forward.

In addition to lecture, participants will get the opportunity to observe the annual Board of Director’s meeting with the Executive Committee, District Directors, and Committee Chairs immediately followed by the opportunity to personally meet and speak with the various members of the Board of Directors. The Friday afternoon session concludes with participants actively engaging in a Mock Delegate Assembly addressing motions that will be discussed at the Delegate Assembly the next day.

After the end of this two-day leadership opportunity, PTs, PTAs, and students will leave empowered with the knowledge of how individual members can step up, get involved, and have an impact on the growth and direction of their state and national organization!

To register, please speak with your local District Chair. Each District may sponsor individuals to attend; the Committee will additionally sponsor one individual from each District to attend the workshop. There is no fee to register; don’t wait to sign up!

Audrey Paslow PT, DPT Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Chair, Leadership Committee 2018 Leadership Development Workshop

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Where do you want to be October 18th and 19th?

At the 2019 NYPTA Chapter Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York!

This year we have an astounding array of speakers who will be teaching our continuing education courses, including the world-renowned Marilyn Moffat!

Educate yourselves by earning up to thirteen CEHs from our eight conference course options. New this year are course topics on: business optimization, social media and your practice, and how to get the most out of your research investments.

Our Keynote Speaker this year is Robert B. Tucker. Robert is a future trends forecaster and one of the founding thought leaders of the global innovation movement. He is a contributing columnist for Forbes Magazine online, and has appeared on Bloomberg, Channel News Asia, ABC, NBC, PBS and was a featured guest on the CNBC series “The Business of Innovation”. Over the past decade he has traveled the globe advising leaders on strategic responses to rapid and disruptive technological, workplace and industry change. Robert will be speaking to us at our conference specifically on “Managing the Future: Capitalizing on the Driving Forces of Change.”

Nestled in our scenic upstate New York is Saratoga Springs. Known for their horses, golf courses, performing arts center, museums, mineral springs, and their award-winning downtown which has great restaurants and shopping.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy -- including, of course, America’s oldest and most popular Thoroughbred Race Course. What an exciting, historical, cultural and artistic center to host the 2019 NYPTA Chapter Conference.

Engage with colleagues and the fantastic lineup of exhibitors attending conference. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, network with new connections, and mentor students who are just entering the field. Additionally, the exhibit hall will be filled with new opportunities you don’t want to miss along with amazing research posters and platforms that your fellow NYPTA members have completed.

The schedule of events, detailed course and registration information coming soon!

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Research Committee Vacancy The Research Committee is currently seeking a new committee member to join the Research Committee starting July 1, 2019. The primary responsibilities of the Research Committee are to review abstracts for the Chapter Conference, organize and implement a research-related program at the Chapter conference, review applications and recommend funding for the Arthur J. Nelson Research Designated Fund, and serve as consultants to chapter members for research activities. Responsibilities also may include other special projects related to objectives established by the committee.

Although members of the committee are often physical therapists who have earned advanced research degrees, membership is open to clinical experts who can provide input and clinical perspective when reviewing abstracts, grant applications, and when assessing the needs of the membership with regard to research mentorship. Terms of appointment are 4 years.

If you are interested in being considered, please forward your resume or curriculum vitae electronically to research@ nypta.org. Further, feel free to contact a current member of the committee if you have any questions about service on the Research Committee. Current committee members are: • Michael D. Ross PT, DHS, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (Co-Chair) mross@daemen.edu • Gary Brooks, PT, DrPH (Co-Chair) BrooksG@upstate.edu • Ayse Ozcan Edeer, PT, PhD ayse.edeer@dc.edu • Andrew Ray PT, PhD Andrew.Ray@RoswellPark.org

APTA Level 2 Credentialed Clinical Instructor Trainer Status was Awarded to Three NYPTA Members Ricki Bialstock, PT, DPT, MS (Nassau Community College and Touro College), Dawn Blatt, PT, DPT, MS (Stony Brook University) and Jennifer McDonald, PT, DPT, MS (SUNY Canton) were among the 20 clinical educators selected to attend a three day intensive training course that led to the credential.

The APTA’s Level 2 Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program is the successor to the APTA’s Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. This voluntary program is designed for PTs and PTAs who have successfully completed the Level 1 Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program, and want to learn to construct a clinical curriculum and further develop their clinical teaching skills.

The newly credentialed trainers look forward to offering the Level 2 CCIP to PT and PTA clinical educators. Information on sponsoring a Level 2 Clinical Instructor Credentialing course may be found on the APTA website at http://www.apta.org/CCIP2/.

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News & Announcements

SAVE THE DATE The 2019 NYPTA Chapter Conference!

October 18-19, 2019 Saratoga Springs, New York

This two-day event is: • The perfect event for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students looking for educational and networking opportunities.

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NYPTA dues may be tax deductible.

Below is the portion of your dues that is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary expense to the extent that APTA and NYPTA engage in Lobbying: The non-deductible portion of your Chapter dues is 12% The non-deductible portion of your National dues is 21% Upcoming Events

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