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SUMMER 2014, VOLUME 69, NO. 2

Strong Showing for TPTA at the Federal Affairs Forum

By Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT, CSCS, CCP

THE APTA HELD THEIR ANNUAL FEDERAL AFFAIRS FORUM IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON APRIL 8TH. IT’S LONG BEEN MY FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL EVENT AND SOMETHING I WISH MORE MEMBERS WOULD ATTEND. IF YOU’RE READING THIS, THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE I’VE BUGGED YOU TO JOIN ME AT ONE POINT OR ANOTHER. IN THE END, THERE ARE USUALLY A HANDFUL OF TPTA MEMBERS WHO ATTEND AND BETWEEN US WE MAKE SURE WE VISIT ALL 36 CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES IN ONE DAY. IT’S A TOUGH PACE, BUT FEW EVER COMPLAIN. That wasn’t the case this year. This year was unlike any other. I saw good people do some incredible things, and I will do my best to describe them here. To begin with, I saw one chapter, OUR chapter, bring 25 members to the forum. There were only 250 participants allowed, so

needless to say we showed up in a big way. I’ve never seen one state account for 10% of the total participants of a forum before. It was amazing, but it didn’t stop there.

I saw some amazing students in action. I saw them make appointments and lead meetings with their Congressman, needing very little help from us seasoned members. I saw them engage a Senate staffer, who is also a veteran, thanking him for his service and asking for advice on lobbying. I saw them boldly invite a Congressman to visit their school in a way that he may not be able to refuse.

I saw them talk about their hometowns

Inside This Issue PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTEBOOK

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

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FEDERAL AFFAIRS FORUM

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ALLIED HEALTH PATHWAYS

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AC2014 CONFERENCE BROCHURE

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PTA CAUCUS UPDATE

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DISTRICT NEWS

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MOTIONS

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IN THE NEWS

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and articulate the needs of the underserved in a way that I never could. I saw them secure co-sponsorships on the spot, something I’ve never done. I saw two students come for their second time, and they haven’t even graduated yet. I also saw what they had to do to attend. They slept on floors and studied for tests on their flights. They made up missed assignments and learned complicated bills on the fly. They didn’t just go to be a spectator.

“They spoke their truth with passion and I am so proud to have been a witness.” (cont. on page 7)

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Volume 69, Number 2 A publication of the Texas Physical Therapy Association www.tpta.org PUBLISHE R Texas Physical Therapy Association EDITO R Paul Hardin

Board Of Directors PRESIDENT

Cynthia Fisher, El Paso (cfi408@aol.com)

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Michael Connors, Fort Worth (michael.connors@att.net)

VICE PRESIDENT

Brant Capps, Amarillo (bcappspt@sbcglobal.net)

SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY

Denise Gobert, Austin (d.gobert@alumni.utexas.net)

SECRETARY

Venita Lovelace-Chandler, Garland

(venita.lovelace-chandler@unthsc.edu) TREASURER

Lisa Kearns, Grapevine (lakearns@verizon.net)

TREASURER-ELECT

Lynne Hughes, San Antonio (lchpt@yahoo.com)

CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT CHAIR

Allan Besselink, Austin (cad.apta@gmail.com)

CENTRAL DISTRICT CHAIR

Barry Jackson, Cibolo (baj1963@yahoo.com)

COASTAL BEND DISTRICT CHAIR

Jan Spigner, Corpus Christi (jspigner@delmar.edu)

EAST TEXAS DISTRICT CHAIR

Carla Gleaton, Lone Star (cgleaton@kilgore.edu)

GREATER EL PASO DISTRICT CHAIR

Bryan Boyea, El Paso (bryanpt1@hotmail.com)

HEART OF TEXAS DISTRICT CHAIRS

Kristi Trammell, Clifton (trammell.kristi@gmail.com)

MIDWEST DISTRICT CHAIR

Kimberly Mayes, Tuscola (kimmer45@hotmail.com)

NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT CHAIR

Jeanie Parsley, Dallas (jdparsley@verizon.net)

PANHANDLE DISTRICT CHAIR

Lois Stickley, Amarillo (lois.stickley@ttuhsc.edu)

PERMIAN BASIN DISTRICT CHAIR

vacant

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SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT CHAIR

Collete Pientok, Houston (cpientok@gmail.com)

SOUTH PLAINS DISTRICT CHAIR

Patti Kissko, Lubbock (patricia.kissko@va.gov)

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PTA CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVE

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EDITO R IAL STAFF Tiffany Downey For more information, email Tiffany Downey or call (512) 477-1818.

Synergy is digitally published quarterly by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, Inc., a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, 900 Congress Avenue, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 477-1818. Subscriptions at $30 per year are included in the Texas Chapter membership dues. Yearly subscriptions for APTA members are $50 and for non-APTA members are $115.

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Staff For information in the areas listed below, contact the appropriate person via e-mail or by calling the TPTA chapter office at (512) 477-1818.

Paul Hardin Executive Director (paul@tpta.org)

Government Affairs; Political Action Committee; Ethics and Practice Committees; Administration

Jenifer Leans Director, Meetings and Education (jeni@tpta.org)

Professional Development; Special Projects; Conferences & Expositions; APTA House of Delegates; Bylaws Committee; Nominating Committee

Nancy Rennaker Bookkeeper (nancy@tpta.org)

Finance/Accounting

Tiffany Downey Manager, Membership and Communications (tiffany@tpta.org)

Membership; PTA, Private Practice, and Student Special Interest Groups; Advertising; Newsletters

Stacey Mather Continuing Competence Approval Program; Director, Payer Relations Payment Policy Committee; Practice Committee and Payment Policy CCAP Administrator (stacey@tpta.org) Amber Townsley CCAP Administrator (amber@tpta.org)

Continuing Competence Approval Program

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

President’s Message

By Cynthia Fisher, PT, DPT, MS, PCS TPTA President

LEGISLATIVE SESSION IS NOW EIGHT MONTHS AWAY. THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO TO PREPARE US FOR IT. OUR LOBBYIST GREGG KNAUPE INFORMED US THAT THERE ARE MANY SEATS IN THE HOUSE UP FOR ELECTION OR REELECTION AND MANY NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE WILL BE ELECTED. THERE ARE ALSO SEATS IN THE SENATE THAT ARE UP FOR REELECTION OR ELECTION. There will be changes in membership of many key committees. It is imperative that grass roots efforts be increased now and not when the session begins Every District needs to have a plan to meet each representative and senator in their respective district to talk about our issues. We need to be involved in candidate campaigns, host fundraisers, attend town hall meetings so that each and every member of the legislature knows who PTs and PTAs are and what we stand for and what our issues are.

Representative Mary Gonzalez from El Paso arranged a meeting in her office at the Capitol last Thursday with the deputy director of HHSC Michelle Harper to discuss the issue of our PT and PTA students not being allowed to work with patients insured by Medicaid if the supervising therapist was going to bill for the service, even when there was one on one direct supervision of the student by the therapist. We were able to present our concerns to deputy Harper and she told us they would look at the policy and consider our concerns. Representative Gonzalez asked for a timeline for this to happen. As a result of this meeting we were given advance notice that therapy services would be targeted in the next legislative session as the “costs had skyrocketed.” We don’t know what this means yet but we will need to stay on top of this and prepare for this.

On another note, there are many changes occurring at APTA. A new CEO, Michael Bowers, has been hired and has reached out to the Texas chapter to determine what are needs are. I will be attended the APTA HOD in June with our President Elect Mike Connors to represent Texas at the Component leadership Meetings, HOD and Component President meetings with APTA Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Congratulations are in order for the following APTA Awards recipients from Texas Chapter: • John D. Childs, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAPTA Catherine Worthingham Fellow of APTA • Peggy Blake Gleeson, PT, PhD Lucy Blair Service Award • Mary C. Thompson, PT, PhD, GCS Lucy Blair Service Award • A'Donna Corbin, SPT Minority Scholarship Award We will be electing new officers, APTA HOD Delegates at Large, and Nominating Committee members at our annual meeting in October in Galveston. We will be having our annual Strategic Planning Meeting update prior to the July BOD meeting in Austin. The meeting is scheduled July 19th at the Doubletree Hotel University in Austin.

All are invited to come and participate in updating the strategic plan and to provide input on the future direction of TPTA. Many changes are occurring not just with Medicaid but also with Medicare and commercial payers in respect to reimbursement. Our Payment Policy Committee continues to work on your behalf but more members are needed to assist with the work. If you are interested in working on your future, contact the Payment Policy Chair Mary Daulong.

We have a lot of work to accomplish in a short time.

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin We must prepare so we do not fail. As I have said before. If Everyone does just ONE thing, think of what WE can

Accomplish!

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTEBOOK

PTs and PTAs Don’t Get It

By Paul Hardin, CAE Executive Director

I SPEAK TO PT AND PTA STUDENTS AROUND THE STATE, AND TELL THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A MEMBER, AND WHAT BENEFITS THEY RECEIVE. I LET THEM KNOW THAT MEMBERSHIP IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION IS GOOD BUSINESS SENSE, LIKE “INSURANCE FOR YOUR PROFESSION” (THAT LITTLE BLURB COURTESY OF DR. BARB SANDERS AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY).

to do a better job of getting the word out on all that we do for our members. Our members need to do a better job of getting the word out on all that we do for our members.

The physicians get it (85% of docs are members of the TMA). Realtors get it (75% of all realtors are members of the TRA).

I always tell the students that TPTA is the “watchdog group” for the profession. If we weren’t here, the chiros would take away spinal manipulation, the acupuncturists would take away dry needling.

These issues and more come up at almost every legislative session.

TPTA monitored 140 bills last session that could have had an impact on the practice of physical thera-

“So why don’t PTs and PTAs get it?”

I believe there are a few reasons.

One, we don’t toot our own horn enough. Yes, the association needs

Two, ROI. We need to show solid return on investment, so that when you or someone else goes to pay your dues, the thought should be “it’s worth ten times this” instead of “darn, it’s time to renew my membership.”

py. Not many members know this.

Again, we did not do a good job of publicizing this and many other facts.

It’s time to show members all that we do as an organization, and reinforce that ROI. It’s time to toot our own horn.

As always, if I or any of the staff may be of assistance in any way, please contact me at 512-4771818, or paul@tpta.org.v

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REACH 100 and Facility Challenge Update PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOOLS* Hardin-Simmons University Texas State University - San Marcos Texas Woman’s University - Dallas Texas Woman’s University - Houston University of the Incarnate Word University of North Texas University of St. Augustine - Austin University of Texas - El Paso

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT SCHOOLS* Blinn College Del Mar College El Paso Community College Kilgore College South Texas Community College Western Technical College

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas The programs listed acheived 100% student and faculty membership prior to the publication of this newsletter. If your school is not listed and has reached 100% student and faculty membership for the current year please contact Tiffany Downey at tiffany@tpta.org.

FACILITIES** Blinn College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Bryan, TX East Texas Physical Therapy Sulphur Springs, TX El Paso Physical Therapy - East El Paso, TX El Paso Physical Therapy Services - Horizon Valley El Paso, TX El Paso Physical Therapy Services - West El Paso, TX Hardin-Simmons University, Department of PT Abilene, TX Hunter Professional Therapy Arlington, TX Kilgore College Kilgore, TX Meehan Sports Therapy & Pediatrics Southlake, TX Pate Rehabilitation - Dallas Dallas, TX Pima Medical Institute Houston, TX

Scott & White Rock Prairie Sports Medicine & Rehab Scott and White Clinic - Boonville Bryan, TX Spine & Rehab Specialists - Edgemere El Paso, TX Spine and Rehab Specialists - Zaragoza El Paso, TX Texas Physical Therapy Specialists Austin, TX Texas State University Department of Physical Therapy San Marcos, TX Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Rehabilitation Services Lubbock, TX University of Texas at El Paso Physical Therapy Program El Paso, TX University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX US Army-Baylor University Postprofessional Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fort Sam Houston, TX UTMB/SHP/PT Department Galveston, TX

**The facilities listed acheived 100% membership prior to the publication of this newsletter. If your facility is not listed and has reached 100% membership for the current year please register here.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Why Membership Matters Rupal Patel, PT, MS: Member since 1988 AS AN EDUCATOR, I TRY TO INSTILL THE PASSION AND VALUE OF APTA MEMBERSHIP IN MY STUDENTS BY EXPOSING THEM TO OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THEY CAN SEE THEIR MEMBERSHIP DOLLARS AT WORK. I BELIEVE THAT IF WE ARE GOING TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY WE NEED A STRONG COLLECTIVE VOICE THAT CAN BE THE CHAMPION FOR OUR PROFESSION AND OUR PATIENTS. That voice is the APTA. Each time I have attended the APTA Federal Advocacy Forum (FAF), it has reaffirmed for me why my membership matters! I can visibly see the value of my membership through the work that our APTA staff do on our behalf so that we can optimize movement and improve the human experience for our patients in an ever changing health care environment. Thanks to the support of the TPTA, SED and the APTA, we had an unprecedented 12 students from various Texas programs attend the Forum this year. I asked 3 of my students from Texas Woman’s University, Houston campus to share their thoughts, and here’s what they had to say….

2014 APTA Federal Advocacy Forum: Perspectives from TWU Houston DPT Students For those of you who have not attended the APTA FAF before, it is a three-day whirlwind of meetings, lectures, and guest speakers culminating in a day of storming the Hill. Two hundred and fifty physical therapy professionals attended the FAF this year including 80 students, and 12 were from Texas! The number of Texas students in attendance is a big testament to how invested the TPTA, SED, and our schools are in helping students experience first-hand the value of membership. Without the financial support of the TPTA and the SED, going to Washington, DC to experience advocacy in action would have been much more difficult, if not impossible on our student budgets. The three of us come from varying backgrounds, and each had a unique reason for attending, but what we have in common is our passion for the profession and for the patients and clients we will be serving. This passion was further fueled by seeing how our membership matters during our time at the Forum in D.C.

Thanos Papavasiliou, SPT The APTA FAF was an incredible professional experience. When Nick Patel, PT, DPT came to our Practice Management class as a guest speaker, he said something that inspired me to go to Washington D.C. “If you aren’t involved in helping improve our profession, then you have no right to complain.” As a Greek-American, it is in my genes to have the right to complain! Thus, I decided to attend the FAF. The experience impacted me in three ways. First, attending this event provided me the opportunity to meet physical therapy practitioners and students that have an immense passion for our profession. The common passion shared created a sense of team spirit and determination that I have not experienced since my time as a collegiate baseball player. Second, I was able to witness a first class organization like the APTA in action. Our APTA staff put on an incredible event that prepared us well for our day advocating on Capitol Hill with our legislators. I was able to see what our association really did with the membership dues I pay. I met the “frontline” people from the APTA advocacy department that are responsible for making sure our profession and patients are not forgotten. It assured me that my membership dues are a great investment in our future. Finally, attending this event gave me the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill and actually see how the political process works. It was exhilarating walking through the offices of our US Senators and members of Congress. Even more exhilarating was actually talking to our legislators about the issues impacting physical therapy and our patients. I also never would have known that my congressman lives two blocks away from me, had it not been for my meeting him in DC. If you are a student or a clinician interested in seeing, learning or advocating for our profession, then I highly recommend that you attend this event. It will reinvigorate the love you have for your profession and the need to protect it. It will show you why membership matters.

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Why Membership Matters (cont.)

Kathleen Rosas, SPT I became interested in attending the APTA FAF when it was first introduced to our class by our professor, Rupal Patel, PT, MS during the health policy class, but then I became more excited about it when Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT came to give a lecture to our class about PT practice act and regulations that impact us and told us why advocacy matters. His passion and knowledge about the issues was motivating. As soon as the class was over I wanted to know how I could get to Washington, DC. I have been interested in policy law since my undergraduate days. I applied and got accepted into law school and even worked in a law office. I had a change of professional plans which lead me to attend physical therapy school. The APTA FAF gave me the opportunity to bring together two of my interests: policy/law/advocacy and physical therapy. The topic of advocacy and the need for passionate and capable people in the public and private realm has been a constant theme in the open conversations I have had with my family. I believed that attending the FAF would provide an avenue to continue what my family has taught me, and I believe that it did just that and much more! The experience was eye opening for me as a student physical therapist because I heard from physical therapists about how each bill that APTA had on the federal advocacy agenda impacted their lives every day, which in turn motivated them to come to DC to advocate for their patients and the profession. PT members of the Texas delegation that were “veteran” attendees to the Forum provided guidance and advice to us “rookies”, but beyond that, they also lead by example. They showed us what being a true professional all is about. This experience was made even more meaningful because I got to experience passion and conviction for advocacy. I got to learn why advocacy matters as a member of the APTA.

Nicholas Purcell, SPT The APTA FAF was the best professional opportunity I have experienced in my time as a doctor of physical therapy student. In three days of meetings, lectures, and lobbying I learned more about my profession and the people who are passionately representing it, than I ever thought possible. The people I met and the connections I made were some of my most enjoyable moments of the weekend. I attended the FAF in order to better understand the issues facing our patients and our profession. However, I left with a greater understanding of not only those issues, but also of why it matters and what my role may be in advocating for solutions to the issues we face. The most impactful part of the conference for me was visiting congressional offices, sitting down with my elected representatives or their legislative staff and having a meaningful discussion about that impact certain bills have on our patients and why we want them to co-sponsor or support our bills. The best part about meeting with them was that they REALLY listened to us. They sat with us in their offices, heard our stance, they asked questions to better understand the issues and what we were asking of them. I left these meetings feeling empowered and pumped about why my professional voice matters! I hope you will consider attending the FAF next year to see for yourself the amazing impact YOU can have on your profession and for your patients by becoming an advocate.

Throughout our curriculum we have been learning about professionalism and its importance. By attending the APTA FAF, the three of us have a much deeper understanding of what it TRULY means be a professional. We had a record number of Texas attendees this year, thanks to the awesome support provided by our schools, the TPTA and SED. Next year we hope to see that number grow. As students this conference showed us what it means to be part of a professional organization and the value that comes with membership in the APTA. We networked with PTs, PTAs and students from all over the US as we banded together with one voice in our advocacy efforts. We would like to thank everyone at the APTA for preparing us so well for our legislative meetings. As student attendees we were excited but anxious about speaking with our elected officials. However, with the guidance of the “veteran” professionals in our Texas delegation and the briefings provided by APTA staff, we felt completely confident when Tuesday, April 8, our day on the Hill, finally came. Our membership in the APTA empowered us to take a step towards our professional vision of transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. That’s why membership matters to us!

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Strong Showing for TPTA at the Federal Affairs Forum (cont.)

By Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT, CSCS, CCP

I saw our veteran attendees mentor and assist the first timers. I saw them make up to ten appointments in a day just to lend support to the others. I saw them push staffers and Congressman for yes or no answers. I saw them picking up the tab for a student here and there just to make things a little bit easier for them. I saw first timers so enthused by the process that they promised to return next year before the forum was even over. I saw our fabulous liaison in action. She secured stipends, assigned lodging, and coordinated everyone’s schedules.

In short, I saw 25 TPTA members come together and do some incredible things to benefit our patients and profession. If you know anyone who attended, thank them for going and ask them about their experience. I would love to have you come next year so I can see the great things you can do too.

Meredith Brunette, Rupal Patel, Rhodora Fontillas, Congressman Gene Green, Thanos Papavasiliou, Sterling Gierczak

Micah Adams, Alyssa Valastro, Congressman Randy Weber, Rachelle Barry, Kelsey Shull, Nick Patel, Keith Blasingame

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Strong Showing for TPTA at the Federal Affairs Forum (cont.)

By Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT, CSCS, CCP

Micah Adams, Alyssa Valastro, Rachelle Barry, Nick Patel, Congressman Pete Olson, Kelsey Shull

Lorena Turner, Congressman Kevin Brady, Jodi Boyd, Sterling Giersczak

Shannon Boyd, PT discussing policy with Congressman Ralph Hall

Congressman Michael Burgess, Linda John

THANK YOU to the TPTA Members Who Participated in the 2014 Federal Affairs Forum!

Kelsey Shull, SPT, UTMB Lorena Turner, SPT, TWU-Houston Meredith Brunette, PT, DPT Meredith Carpenter, SPT, UTMB Micah Adams, SPT, UTMB-Galveston Nick Purcell, SPT, TWU-Houston Patti Kissko, PT, CEEAA Rachelle Barry, SPT, UTMB Rhodora Fontillas, PT, DPT, JD Shannon Boyd, PT, DPT, OCS Sterling Gierczak, SPT, UIW-San Antonio Thanos Papavasiliou, SPT, TWU-Houston

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A L L I E D H E A LT H PAT H WAY S

Allied Health Pathways Spring Induction Ceremony Held by the Department of Physical Therapy at UNTHSC in Ft Worth on April 12

By Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS TPTA Secretary

Steven Newton, PT, MBA was the speaker for the Spring Induction Ceremony to induct 21 new members into the Allied Health Pathways (AHP) program.

AHP is a program designed to close the extreme diversity gap in allied health professions, particularly physical therapy, by supporting minority men. AHP provides an unprecedented support network by bringing together partners including local community colleges, business partners, peer mentors, the University of North Texas, and the UNT Health Science Center. The grant program was funded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Over sixty minority men are now involved in the program and seeking opportunities to enroll in physical therapy or physical therapist assistant educational programs or have already gained admission. Mr. Newton discussed his own pathway into physical therapy, including entering the Loma Linda Steve Newton, PT, MBA University program after being an alternate. Now a successful PT, he completed an internship at APTA national office after graduation, owns his own practice, is enrolled in a DPT post-professional program, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University.

Dr. Jean Keller, Vice President for Community Engagement at the University of North Texas, and Dr. Clayton Holmes, Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at UNTHSC, have primary responsibility for the grant. Many of the men in the AHP program have been welcomed as guests at the North Texas District Meetings and have completed internships through business partners TruCare Solutions with Sheila Kellagher and Senior in Motion with Jean Seward.

AHP inductees with Clayton Holmes (center) and Steve Newton (far right)

To learn more about this program sign up for the Annual Conference Course, “Diversifying the PT Profession� on Friday, October 17th, from 4:45 pm - 6:45 pm.

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2014 TPTA Annual Conference October 16-19, 2014 Galveston Island Convention Center and San Luis Resort

2014 TPTA Conference Brochure

Welcome INTRODUCTION

2014 CONFERENCE BROCHURE

The Texas Physical Therapy Association invites you to the 2014 Annual Conference, October 16-19, 2014 at the Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, TX. The host hotel will be the San Luis Resort.

This year’s conference will again focus on moving the profession of physical therapy forward in a dynamic health care environment.

The conference will have an a community project, “TPTA CARES,” that will allow exhibitors and participants to join together in a meaningful experience in volunteerism.

The Welcome Reception Friday night is free to all attendees and provides a great opportunity for networking.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The San Luis Resort 5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston, TX 77551 Phone: 800-445-0090

Group Room Rate: Single/Double: $169.00 Call 800-392-5937 Tell reservations you are with the Texas Physical Therapy Association group.

Reservations Cut Off Date: September 23, 2014

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES Aug. 22, 2014 - Early Registration Ends October 1, 2014 - Regular Registration Ends Sept. 23, 2014 - Room Block Rate Ends Oct. 17-18, 2014 - Annual Conference Onsite Regisration Available

Schedule at a Glance THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

TPTA Board of Directors Meeting

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

“TPTA CARES” - Community Service Project

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Tom Waugh Leadership Development Program (Invitation Only)

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Registration Open

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Professional Courses

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Exhibitor Move-In

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Student Courses

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

GAC’s “Coffee and Dessert”

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Texas Assembly (TPTA’s Annual Business Meeting)

4:45 PM to 6:45 PM

Professional Courses

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Student Assembly

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception (All registered attendees and exhibitors welcome)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Registration Open

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

Professional Courses Student Conclave Education Courses Exhibit Hall Open Lunch Exhbitor Move-Out Student Bowl Silent Auction and Recognition Dinner

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Friday Courses 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (3.0 CCUS) EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Speaker(s): Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, NCS, PCS

Evan Papa, PT, DPT

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

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This session will provide evidence-based exercise interventions for patients with multiple sclerosis.

The goals of this session are to 1) present the theoretical framework and recent empirical evidence regarding exercise interventions for patients with multiple sclerosis; and 2) highlight the evidence supporting the use of exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis.

This session will review the pathophysiology and the common impairments seen in people with multiple sclerosis. The unique aspects and rationale for using exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis will be presented. The current evidence on the effects of exercises in people with multiple sclerosis will be presented to guide practical application of exercises. This session will present general guidelines for treatment design and uses of exercise in rehabilitation. We will discuss how to design effective and specific exercise and treatment strategies. Selected patient examples will be presented.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (3.0 CCUS) MANIPS FOR CHICKS Speaker(s): Nikki Lewis, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT

Level: Intermediate/Advanced Audience: PTs, Students

The focus of the course will be to properly identify patients that will benefit from manual therapy, develop hands-on manual therapy skills, particularly manipulation and introduce modifications to improve localization and biomechanical advantage. This course will primarily be lab based and participants will receive individualized suggestions and modifications to become more effective manipulators.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (3.0 CCUS) MY HIP WON’T HOP: EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GREATER TROCHANTERIC PAIN SYNDROME Speaker(s): Meredith Brunette, PT, DPT

Emily Middleton, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Ed Muligan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

This course is designed to provide a current concepts overview of the rehabilitative management of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. The program will highlight clinical identification of the syndrome, differential diagnostic strategies, and management perspectives specific to the underlying pathology or operative technique. An evidence-based approach will be presented to assist the clinician in providing treatment to maximize outcomes and detect prognostic factors that impact terminal expectations.

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Friday Courses 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (3.0 CCUS) PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION IN AN ATHLETIC POPULATION Speaker(s): Sheri Walters, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC/L, CSCS

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

The presentation of effective pelvic floor muscle activation techniques to increase awareness and improve neuromuscular control will be included. Techniques are for pre- or re-habilitation programs, and appropriate for a variety of conditions and clinical settings. The lab component will engage attendees by the performance of exercises and the provision of feedback.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (3.0 CCUS) PLAN TO ACHIEVE: PTA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Speaker(s): Lois Stickley, PT, PhD

Nicole Volek, PTA

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

This program will focus on the skills physical therapist assistants need to be successful leaders and to advance in their careers. Participants will develop a strategic plan to manage their careers and meet their leadership goals. Topics will include: planning career development, identifying characteristics of the ideal PT-PTA team, conflict management, leadership opportunities, and balancing your personal and professional life.

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The pelvic floor, its role in core stability and its dysfunctions, is often overlooked in evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic populations. Increasingly, pelvic floor dysfunction with stress urinary incontinence affects female athletes. Physical therapists need to understand the anatomy and function to address both the stability, mobility, and incontinence dysfunctions.

8:30 AM - 10:30AM (2.0 CCUS) (NOTE: OFFSITE COURSE) REWIRED. USING FUNCTIONAL PATTERNS, MOVEMENT EXPLORATION, & PLAY TO ENHANCE CLINICAL OUTCOMES Speaker(s): Brian Duncan, PT, DPT

Roderick Henderson, PT, ScD

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

Therapeutic exercise can be boring! Join us for a lab-based course on the integration of functional movement exploration and play in care plan design. Learn how exploring basic functional movement patterns such as rolling, crawling, squatting, lifting, and jumping can be properly scaled and used to reduce pain and improve functional ability. This course will be very interactive. Come ready to move and have fun! Your patients and referral sources will thank you!.

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Friday Courses 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (3.0 CCUS) THE NEUROSCIENCE OF VISUAL-MOTOR SYSTEMS FOR PT Speaker(s): Jacob Brewer, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS

Samantha Eagle, PT, DPT

Lonnie Chevrie

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

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Visual systems are key both for normalized motor patters from development to geriatric stages. The incorporation of visual illusions and motor imagery has been used as a therapeutic modality since the 1980s and currently graded motor imagery is becoming a well researched topic among the neurosciences. This course will include the study of the neuroanatomical substrate related to visual and motor systems. Particular attention will is given to contemporary neuroplasticity research and the concept the neuro- and body-matrix concepts. Laboratory activities are designed to demonstrate visual and kinesthetic techniques that can effectively be incorporated into contemporary physical therapy.

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PT/PTA TEAMS Speaker(s): Barbara Gresham, PT, PhD, GCS

Kristi Trammell, PT, DPT

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

This program will focus on the integration of the clinical roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in forming an effective PT/PTA team. Current evidence related to utilization of the PTA will be presented. Participants will receive information on common misperceptions about the role of the PTA, commonly identified characteristics of effective PT/PTA teams, and external factors that may impact the effectiveness of the team.

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) DIVERSIFYING THE PT PROFESSION: REFLECTING & HONORING THE TEXAS AROUND US Speaker(s): Clayton Holmes, PT, EdD, ATC

Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS

M. Jean Keller, PhD

Shelia Kellagher, PT

Rebecca Thomas, MEd

Jose DaSilva

Level: All Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

The APTA has recognized the need for diversity within the profession of physical therapy and has a video presenting the importance of reflecting the world around us. PTs and PTAs could begin by recognizing and attempting to reflect the Texas population – the patients and clients who are around each of us – through mentoring, pathways, pipelines, and recruitment. The Academic Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) has among its purposes to advance academic physical therapy to lead the direction of physical therapy education, and that group recently acknowledged that the profession is not excelling at recruiting and retaining a diverse work force to best meet the needs of our society. In this presentation, participants will have the opportunity to use literature and APTA resources to discuss how to foster diversity from any point: as an educator, clinical educator, administrator, practitioner, physical therapist assistant or researcher, and propose ideas that Texas schools and facilities can use to enhance diversity outcomes. Faculty members and coordinators from UNT and the UNTHSC will offer insights an Allied Health Pathways grant to increase the number of minority males entering the profession.

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Friday Courses 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) ETHICS FOR THE PT/PTA TEAM Speaker(s): Jon Anderson, PT

Christina Cayce, PTA

Virginia “Dee” Ellis, PTA

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

So you have to take ETHICS. The PTA-SIG makes ethics fun, fast and exciting through role playing and discussion of real life learning experiences involving the PT/PTA team.

INFUSING SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS THROUGHOUT A PT CURRICULUM Speaker(s): Suzanna Okere, PT, PhD, ATC

Level: Beginner Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

PT and PTA students on their clinical rotations often treat patients who primarily speak Spanish.

In this course, we will examine students’ expectations for clinical rotations with respect to treating patients who speak Spanish. We will review how students perceive their Spanish speaking skills effect 1) their clinical rotation choices 2) the quality of care they provide to patients 3) the quality of their clinical learning experience.

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) LAB VALUES, ACUTE CARE AND BEYOND- PREPARING FOR DIRECT ACCESS Speaker(s): Teresa Bachman, PT, DPT, CEEAA

Level: Beginner Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

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4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS)

This course will assist the clinician in identifying pertinent lab values to the practice of Physical Therapy across the continuum of care. The clinician will receive knowledge and resources to take back to the clinic that will prepare them for the presentation of symptoms from patients with abnormal lab values and courses of potential action for patient safety and progression.

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Friday Courses 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) NOW I HAVE COMPUTERIZED EMR, I HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT

2014 CONFERENCE BROCHURE

Speaker(s): John Wallace, PT, MS

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

Many practice owners and managers believe once they make the transition to an electronic medical record application, all documentation and paperwork compliance problems go away. It could not be further from the truth. Requests for treatment notes are up and the number of entities reviewing medical records in the Medicare program have increased with a resultant rise in treatment record reviews and audits. Many commercial payers have also increased review and recovery efforts. This course is designed to train practice owners and managers new methods to review and self-audit the electronic clinical documentation of their therapists, what red flag errors to look for and how to prevent adverse findings when medical records are reviewed.

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) THE CULTURE OF PREMATURITY: COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES FOR BEST OUTCOMES Speaker(s): Karol Chandler-Ezell, PhD

Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS

Level: Beginner Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in eight infants in the United States is born prematurely. Many children born prematurely need services provided by physical therapists.

Parenting and child rearing practices of infants born prematurely have cultural implications which need to be understood by physical therapists practicing with these families. APTA’s Vision, Code of Ethics, and Core Values stress such skills as consumer-centricity, advocacy, cultural competence, and quality of care. The physical therapist speaker for this educational session will review current literature on prematurity. The cultural anthropologist speaker who is the mother of two infants born prematurely will use personal and professional experiences to provide insight into parenting of premature infants as a cultural phenomenon. Both speakers will engage the audience in possible opportunities for physical therapists to collaborate with families for best outcomes when prematurity is a major issue.

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM (2.0 CCUS) THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PHYSICAL THERAPY Speaker(s): Allan Besselink, PT, Dip., MDT

Level: All Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

Social media surrounds us on the Internet these days. Does the world of status updates, tweets, and check-ins bewilder you? Are you confused by the world of blogs, microblogs, wikis, and RSS? Social media can have a significant impact on physical therapy, especially in the areas of research, marketing, networking, clinical practice, and consumer advocacy. This session will discuss the role of various social media tools and platforms, their usage, and practical applications and strategies for implementation.

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Saturday Courses 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (4.0 CCUS) DISORDERS OF CONSCIOUSNESS: THE MERGING OF THE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE ASPECTS OF CARE Speaker(s): Kelly Betts, PT, DPT, NCS

Patrice Perrin, PT, DPT

Level: All Audience: PTs, PTAs

8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (4.0 CCUS) HIP DYSFUNCTION IN THE RUNNING ATHLETE Speaker(s): Christina Gomez, PT, DPT

Marie Potter, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, ATC

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs

The current rise in competitive and recreational running has led to increased attention toward this population in our profession. However, much of the available information focuses on knee and ankle injuries. Hip pain also occurs in the running population but significantly less resources are available for physical therapists. This may be due to the many factors that must be assessed in order for a physical therapist to correctly evaluate hip conditions in the running population. The focus of this course is to advance the knowledge of physical therapists in order to treat hip pain in running athletes appropriately. By the end of this course, participants will be able to evaluate, diagnose, and implement manual techniques and exercise prescription for common hip conditions in the middle-to-long distance running athlete. Course includes a laboratory component requiring audience participation.

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This course is designed to educate the professional on the various levels of consciousness, the assessment of arousal, the use of the CRS-R for assessment and treatment, discuss the literature regarding this population, and the current research being conducted in this field of practice. It will challenge the learner to not only address the physical but also the cognitive aspects of the minimally conscious patient and broaden the perspective toward rehabilitation of this patient population.

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Saturday Courses 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (4.0 CCUS) HOT PT TOPICS ON TRIAL Speaker(s): Jeanine Burke, PT, DPT, CSCS

Marcos Lopez, PT, DPT

Tim Shuckers, PT, DPT

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

ACL Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation; Pain Science and Graded Motor Imagery; CrossFit, Helpful or Harmful?

2014 CONFERENCE BROCHURE

The course will cover three topics in physical therapy and address current concepts regarding ACL injury prevention, pain science, and CrossFit. The course will provide a discussion regarding anterior cruciate ligament injury and rehabilitation in skilled physical therapy. Participants will learn screening techniques to determine if athletes are at risk for ACL injury and current research regarding the most appropriate treatments and functional tests to use for return to sport training. Topics discussed will include drop jump testing, prevention programs, and rehabilitation treatment programs.

The course will dive into a deeper understanding of pain. Participants will learn a multifactorial view of pain including physiology, neurophysiology, psychosocial, and behavioral components to pain. Topics will include the differences between acute and chronic pain, patient education, and an introduction to Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) for treatment of chronic pain.

Participants will uncover the truths surrounding one of the fastest fitness programs sweeping the nation…CrossFit. The presentation will introduce CrossFit principles including physiological adaptations, exercise prescription, trainer qualifications, as well as injury risk and possible preventative measures. A final discussion will determine, “Is CrossFit a safe, effective training regime?”

8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (4.0 CCUS) INTEGRATED TREATMENT CONCEPTS IN THE OVERHEAD ATHLETE Speaker(s): Ben Fairchild, PT, MS, CSCS Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Toko Nguyen, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Audience:

PTs, PTAs, Students This course will introduce advanced integrated treatment concepts in the progression of the overhead athlete from rehabilitation to high performance. The course will discuss how to properly perform a functional evaluation of the overhead athlete while addressing complex hip, trunk, and scapula movement system impairments seen in the overhead athlete. The course will also discuss effective implementation of advanced manual therapy techniques and high level exercise prescription to optimize the overhead athlete’s performance. Speakers will also cover the importance of a multi-discipline approach of physician, physical therapist, and performance expert in the management of the athlete. The course will have a strong manual therapy and exercise lab component to allow for audience participation and improved knowledge acquisition.

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Saturday Courses 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (4.0 CCUS) SACROILIAC CLINICAL PEARLS: MANUAL THERAPY APPROACH Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, Students

There has been heavy debate concerning the sacroiliac joint and its potential for dysfunction. The sacroiliac joint is the crossroads of human anatomy and the gateway to accommodating tremendous forces. Although the literature is inconsistent regarding the quantity of motion available at this joint and the reliability of special testing, the fact remains that the sacroiliac region is a source of patient symptoms and physical therapy referrals. So, in the face of inconsistencies regarding assessment and treatment of the sacroiliac joint, what do we do with the available evidence? This course will consist of a didactic lecture addressing the strengths and weaknesses of existing mobility and provocation tests, as well as discussions pertaining to differential diagnosis and biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint. A manual therapy lab will be included to teach participants how to adequately intervene with: manipulation, mobilizations, and muscle energy techniques to correct positional faults. Upon completion of this course, participants will be prepared to adequately assess the sacroiliac joint for specific dysfunctions and to intervene with manual therapy and relevant exercise prescriptions.

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7.0 CCUS) THE RETURN TO HOME CHALLENGE: GETTING PATIENTS HOME AND KEEPING THEM THERE Speaker(s): Kirsten Garwood, MOT, OTR

Merri Leigh Johnson, PT, DPT, NCS

Kathyrn Schopfer, MS/CCC-SLP

Melissa Simon PT, NCS, ATP

Level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: PTs

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Speaker(s): Adeeb Khalfe, PT, DPT, CSCS

Brad Perry, PT, MS, STS

Ben Renfrow, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Health Literacy is the ability to access, understand, and use information as a means to promote, maintain, and improve health. For many physical therapists working in a variety of settings, a primary objective is returning and/or keeping an individual home. This course is for physical therapists working across the health care continuum-- acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehab, skilled nursing facility, or home care settings. It will focus on aspects of assessment, evaluation, and interventions that clinicians should consider as well as strategies to use when transitioning and keeping a patient home. Topics presented will be: 1) Common risk factors that lead to Re-hospitalization 2) Consideration of various components of health literacy with regards to how and what to address for patient- caregiver training and education 3) Utilization of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Framework for the basis of clinical assessment and 4) the Introduction of the Holistic Outcome Measure (HOM), a tool developed and used at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation inpatient, outpatient, day neuro, and home settings to assess the level of participation and assistance and/or supervision that a patient requires to be safe and productive in the home and/or community . A transdisciplinary approach will be emphasized with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists giving recommendations and practical solutions for common physical, cognitive, equipment and environmental barrier issues frequently experienced with a return to home. Specific case applications will be presented taking into consideration the physical and cognitive aspects associated with treating individuals with diagnoses such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and the medically complex patient.

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Saturday Courses 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7.0 CCUS) CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE: PART II Speaker(s): Julie DeVahl, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Loretta Dillon, PT, DPT, MS

Peggy Gleeson, PT, PhD

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, PTAs

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This course offers learning opportunities for both novice and experienced PTs and PTAs involved in clinical education. Clinical education makes up one third of PT program curricula and nearly one half of PTA program curricula. Your role as a clinical instructor (CI) is critical to the success of PT students’ and PTA students’ entry into the profession. As a clinical faculty member, you have the opportunity and responsibility to direct the future of physical therapy.

Clinical Instructor Certification must be obtained in two parts (as of January 2008): Part I is a webbased course and must be taken prior to this course (unless you have proof of having attended a certification course by the Texas Consortium from 2003-2007). It provides a foundation upon which Part II is based. Go to www.texasconsortium.org for more information.

Part II is an onsite course building on the content in Part I to prepare CIs to mentor the next generation of students as the profession moves toward Vision 2020. You may take Part II without Part I if you are not intending to become a Certified Clinical Instructor through the completion of the course.

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (7.0 CCUS) DOCUMENTATION AND CODING: PAIN IN THE NECK OR ROUTE TO SUCCESS? Speaker(s): Nancy Lewis, PT, ScD, COMT

Lois Stickley, PT, PhD

Level: ALL Audience: PTs, PTAs, Students

New regulations and requirements make succeeding in the current healthcare climate difficult. Just following the rules and regulations is not enough to insure success of your practice or the profession.

This course is designed to assist you in gaining optimal payment for your practice by synthesizing knowledge of how to coordinate the plan of care, documentation, and billing to be proactive and decisive in making business and practice decisions. Policy decisions are made by examining current coding practices, this course will help you provide coding that will make a difference in new policies and the success of our profession. Participants are requested to bring a device that will allow them to access the internet during the course.

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Saturday Courses 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM (3.0 CCUS) DRY NEEDLING: INTRODUCTION, CURRENT CONCEPTS, AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Speaker(s): Brett Neilson, PT, DPT, OCS

Matt Morretta, PT, DPT, OCS

Brett Buening, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Mark Milligan, PT, DPT, OCS

Level: Intermediate Audience: PTs, Students

2:15 PM - 5:30 PM (3.0 CCUS) WHO WANTS TO BE A PAYMENT & PRACTICE EXPERT?

Level: Intermediate Speaker(s): Mary Daulong, PT, CHC, CHP Audience: PTs, Students

Ann Newstead, PT, PhD, GCS, NCS

This highly interactive three-hour course will utilize a game show-style format to educate attendees on topics impacting payment and practice. During the payment and practice course, attendees will select and participate in discussion and debate on a variety of topics. After a brief two-minute introduction by the presenter, attendees will be given a question on each topic. Attendees will use text-messaging (via PollEverywhere) to submit their responses. The presenter will then give the correct answer and rationale. Brief discussion will follow before the audience selects the next topic.

This course is offered jointly by the TPTA Payment Policy and Practice Committees. 15 topics will be selected in advance by both committees and will be focused on hot/current topics specific to: documenting to demonstrate skill & expertise, coding to purpose, preventing audit red flags and recognizing provider/payer contract vulnerabilities.

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Trigger point dry needling techniques can facilitate the reduction of pain and dysfunction in patients with lower quarter musculoskeletal disorders. This course introduces participants to philosophy and evidence behind TDN, safety, and techniques that target trigger points and soft tissue impairments in the lower quarter to decrease pain and improve range of motion and function in patients.

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Speaker Bios Jon Anderson, PT

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Jon Anderson has been a PT for 7 years in Texas and California, and has been very active in the TPTA and APTA since 2005. Jon serves as a Physical Therapy Auditor/ Reviewer for skilled medical services for Ensign Services touching nearly 50 skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, acute care hospitals, and home health services.

Teresa Bachman, PT, DPT, CEEAA Teresa Bachman is a full time Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas State University and has been a practicing Physical Therapist for 10 years. She received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas State University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at The University of Montana. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult, teaches in the Patient Management series, and practices in the Long Term Acute Care Hospital population. Teresa has been educating students and clinicians regarding lab values for 4 years and she strives to stay up to date on the literature in this area.

Allan Besselink, PT, Dip.MDT

Allan Besselink is an Austin physical therapist, endurance sports coach, educator, and the author of “RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”. Allan is the CRO of the Smart Life Project, a health initiative that provides sports science solutions for training, rehab, and life. Allan has been actively involved in the world of social media since 2006 and has promoted the value of this extensively within the TPTA. In his 26 years as a physical therapist, he has lectured extensively on a variety of topics including MDT, functional anatomy, clinical reasoning, and sports medicine.

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Kelly Betts, PT, DPT, NCS Kelly Betts is a Brain Injury and Stroke therapist at TIRR Memorial Hermann. She graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008 and became a Neurological Clinical Specialist in 2013.

Jacob F. Brewer, PT, DPT, Ph.D., NCS Jacob Brewer is Associate Professor at Hardin-Simmons University with primary teaching responsibilities in neuroscience, neuroanatomy, clinical neurological physical therapy, and secondary teaching responsibilities in gross anatomy and pediatrics. He has also served as Adjunct Instructor for neuromuscular rehabilitation courses at the University of Texas at El Paso and San Antonio. Dr. Brewer is a former TPTA PT Student of the Year recipient, a State of Texas Center for Rural Health Initiatives Outstanding Scholar, and an APTA McMillan Scholar. He has state and national research presentations related to clinical neurology at both TPTA and APTA conferences, and has also published and presented courses in diverse areas such cardiopulmonary, ergonomics, neurology and leadership in healthcare. He completed a Leadership Internship at the APTA headquarters, and has presented on an evidence-based, holistic approach to leadership at various health care systems, TPTA conferences, the Texas Physical Therapy Faculty Summit, as well as nationally as a faculty member of the APTA’s Health Policy and Administration section’s Institute for Leadership in Physical Therapy: Leadership, Administration, Management and Professionalism or L.A.M.P.

Meredith Brunette, PT, DPT

Jeanine Burke, PT, DPT, CSCS

Meredith Brunette completed her Bachelor of Science degree, major in exercise science, from Linfield College in 2008, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Pacific University in 2012.

She recently completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency program at UT Southwestern in 2014 and will be taking the orthopedic specialist certification exam in 2014. She is an active member of the APTA and TPTA currently serving as the North Texas District government affairs chair. Her clinical experience is in orthopedics and manual therapy.

Jeanine Burke graduated from Ithaca College in 2012 with her doctorate in physical therapy. As a student physical therapist and basketball player in college, Jeanine developed interest in ACL injury and rehabilitation and became a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Currently, in practice, Jeanine specializes in post-surgical ACL reconstruction rehab and is involved with local sport teams providing injury risk screening and preventative treatment. In July 2014, she became an orthopedic physical therapy resident at UTSW. Jeanine’s interests in physical therapy include high-level funcitonal training and return to sport training.

Brett Buening, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Brett Beuning holds a clinical doctorate in physical therapy, is Board Certified in orthopedic physical therapy, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. He has been in clinical practice since 2006 in several states, most recently joining Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in New Braunfels, TX. Dr. Beuning is the Program Director for Evidence In Motion’s Clinical Excellence Network, a national program for physical therapy clinical education. He is faculty in both the post-doctoral residency and fellowship programs for Evidence In Motion.

He teaches in Evidence In Motion’s Resident Virtual Rounds program. He also acts as a Residency Mentor Leader for residents and regularly mentors fellows, residents and interns in clinic. He has mentored others in trigger point dry needling over the past 3 years in clinic.

Christina Cayce, PTA Christina Cayce is a Physical Therapist Assistant of 13 years with an extensive background in a variety of settings across the continuum of care. Her background also lies in her 9 years as a Texas PTA Educator and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education for 6 years.

Currently, she works PRN for Affiliated Therapy Group Practice in Corpus Christi at Doctor’s Regional Hospital and is a full time student at the University of the Incarnate Word.

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Karol Chandler-Ezell, PhD

Jose E. DaSilva

Karol Chandler-Ezell is Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Social & Cultural Analysis at Stephen F. Austin University. She earned BS degrees in both biology and physical science from the University of Central Arkansas, an MS in Botany from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology from Washington University School of Medicine and a PhD in anthropology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was a post-doctoral fellow for the National Institute of Mental Health at Washington University. She is the 2012 recipient of the Ruth Benedict Global Citizenship Award from the Center for Public Anthropology and the 2012-13 Wisely Fellow for the SFA School of Honors. She is the mother of two children born prematurely.

Jose E. DaSilva is a doctoral student in the Higher Education Program at the University of North Texas (UNT). He is currently working as an Assistant Director in the Office of Equal Opportunity at UNT. In addition, he serves as the Coordinator of Professional Development for NASPA-Texas. His research interests include Minority Male Students, Transfer Students, Student Success and Engagement, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and federal grants. He is an alumnus of The Florida State University with a Bachelor’s in Sociology and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration.

Additionally, he holds graduate certificates Institutional Research and in Program Assessment.

Lonnie Chevrie

Mary Daulong is a physical therapist and is also certified in Healthcare Compliance by the Health Care Compliance Certification Board and the HIPAA Academy. Her consulting company, Business & Clinical Management Services, Inc. was established in 1985 and has been, for the past dozen years, 100% dedicated to working with rehab professionals in the areas of federal and state compliance, practice and business office operations, payment policy, billing, coding, documentation and policy and procedure manual production..

Lonnie Chevrie is an internationally recognized magician and sleight-of-hand artist. Mr. Chevrie is an author, lecturer, teacher and performer of magic and original sleightof-hand illusions. His original creations have appeared in national trade magazines and are currently in the repertoire of many working professional magicians.

Known throughout the magic community as an innovator and inventor of magic tricks he is often sought out as a consultant by magicians across the country. Mr. Chevrie has lectured and presented his original illusions for the Society of American Magicians assembly number one in New York City, The International Brotherhood of Magicians ring number one in St. Louis and the membership of the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

Together with his daughter, a physical therapist, Mr. Chevrie has presented clinical in-services on prestidigitation for rehabilitation professionals.

Mary Daulong, PT, CHC, CHP

Loretta Dillon, PT, DPT

Brian R. Duncan, PT, DPT

Loretta Dillon is the Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Associate Professor for The University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. She assumed the role of Interim Program Director in Fall 2011 for one year. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from The University of Texas at El Paso. Her physical therapy education includes a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences. Her scholarly activity revolves around clinical education and academic success. She has a new research interest in the role of integrating Spanish language in the DPT curriculum. Dr. Dillon is an active member of the APTA with membership in the Acute Care and Education sections and serves on the TPTA Nominating Committee.

She is a credentialed APTA Clinical Instructor.

Brian Duncan, originally from Mesquite, Texas, serves as the Director of Residency Programs at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas. Additionally, he serves as adjunct faculty at Texas Woman’s University - Houston and a partner in Optim Physical Therapists, LLP. He is active in the APTA, serving in the House of Delegates and on the residency program credentialing committee of ABPTRFE. He has received several professional honors including the Southeastern District of the TPTA Excellence in Clinical Practice Award, Dorn Long Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award, APTA Emerging Leader Award, and the APTA Signe Brunnström Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching. His passion is mentorship and clinical excellence through residency and fellowship education.

Julie DeVahl, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

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Julie DeVahl received a BS in Physical Therapy in 1979 and a MS in Physical Therapy in 1984.

She expects to earn her tDPT in August 2014. She worked in a variety of settings and was involved in clinical education prior to joining the faculty as Director of Clinical Education at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in May 2002. Her current area of clinical practice is outpatient orthopedics and she became board-certified in Orthopedics in 2011.

Julie’s teaching responsibilities include clinical education topics, electrotherapy, advanced therapeutic techniques and orthopedics. Her research interests are in the areas of clinical education and life-long learning. She a member of the APTA sections: Education, Orthopedics and Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management. She served the Texas Chapter on the APTA House of Delegates for four years.

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Samantha Eagle, PT, DPT

Kirsten Garwood, MOT, OTR

Samantha Eagle is a physical therapist at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX leading in treating a wide variety of clients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders, but training to specialize in women’s health.

Dr. Eagle received her B.A. in biology with a double minor in psychology and honors from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX in May 2010. Dr. Eagle went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hardin-Simmons University in 2012.

Dr. Eagle has previous experience serving as the lead PT in a large, award-winning Assisted Living and Long Term Care facility and is the daughter of a professional magician attending the Texas Association of Magicians annual conventions and even performing at the convention’s youth activities. Dr. Eagle has presented on the visual illusions and their important implications in physical therapy practice.

Kirsten Garwood graduated from Texas Woman’s University with her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 1985. She first worked in inpatient rehabilitation at Dallas Rehabilitation, becoming Director of the Occupational Therapy Department there. For the past 10 years she has been the lead Occupational Therapist for Real Life Rehab, treating a variety of patients including spinal cord injury, TBI, CVA, and other neurologically involved patient in their homes as part of the continuum of care for Baylor. She has presented nationally on community reintegration, the use of wrist-hand orthoses for quadriplegics, and ordering of environmental control units for the quadriplegic population.

Virginia Ellis, PTA “Dee” Virginia Ellis has been a PTA for 18 years and has practiced in several states and practices areas. She has been an instructor for Kinesio® Taping since 2005 and is an active volunteer with both the TPTA PTA-SIG and Coastal Bend District. She currently works PRN for Christus Spohn Hospitals in Corpus Christi and is a lifelong student of human nature, health and movement.

Peggy Gleeson, PT, PhD Peggy Gleeson is a tenured professor, the Associate Director and Director of Clinic Education at Texas Woman’s University, Houston campus.

She is the past President of the Education Section of the APTA, past academic co-chair of the Clinical Education SIG of the Education Section, serves as aCAPTE site evaluator, and as an item writer for the national physical therapist licensure examination. Dr. Gleeson has been an international and national speaker on various aspects of clinical education including generational differences in the classroom and the workplace.

Ben Fairchild, MS, CSCS

Barbara Gresham, PT, PhD, GCS

Ben Fairchild is the owner of Fairchild Sports Performance, and is a highly sought after sports performance manager and business owner, who has effectively combined his knowledge of current human performance research with the practicality of 13 years of experience. His customized training programs have excelled many professional athletes to successful seasons, as well as increased the longevity of their careers. A burgeoning leader in the field of sports performance, Ben manages over 30 professional baseball players from offseason through spring training to the last day of their season. Ben and his programs have been highlighted in the Houston Chronicle, St. Louis Post – Dispatch, Dallas Morning News, 1560 AM Radio Houston, and SHAPE Magazine.

Barbara Gresham has been practicing physical therapy in Texas for 34 years. Dr. Gresham currently serves as Associate Professor and Director for the developing University of Mary HardinBaylor PT program and has previously served as program director and ACCE of the McLennan Community College PTA program. She has also served as Director of Rehab Services for Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center/S&W Healthcare in Waco, TX where she supervised a large staff of PTs and PTAs. Dr. Gresham has been actively involved in the professional association at the local, state and national level since graduating from the University of Texas Southwestern Physical Therapy program in 1980.

Christina Gomez, PT, DPT Christina Gomez serves on faculty and is a clinical mentor for the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Orthopedic and Sports residency programs.

She is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and completed her Bachelor of Science in 2006 and Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010 at the University of New Mexico. Her fascination with how the body moves stems from her experience as a competitive gymnast, which has led her to coaching young gymnasts and eventually into the realm of physical therapy. Christina has had the opportunity to treat a diverse mix of patients, but discovered early in her career that her passion lies in treating orthopedic conditions in the active population. Christina moved to Houston in 2011 and graduated from the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Orthopedic Residency program in July of 2013. She is currently taking this knowledge further by pursuing an orthopedic and manual therapy fellowship through the Institute for Athlete Regeneration. When Christina is not improving the wellness and mobility of her patients or mentoring residents, she is attending the games of her favorite Houston sports team, the Houston Dynamo.

Roderick Henderson, PT, ScD Roderick lives and practices in Crosby, TX. He is currently the facility director for Physiotherapy Associates of Crosby and stays very active with clinical education. He has earned the TPTA Clinical Instructor of the Year award.

Rod has also served as adjunct faculty for the University of Houston’s Department of Fitness and Human Performance since 1998. He has a passion for improving clinical practice through the integration of neuroscience, biomechanics, and exercise science. Roderick has recently earned his Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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Clayton Holmes, PT, EdD, ATC

Sheila Kellagher, PT

Clayton Holmes is the Founding Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy. He is co-investigator on the Allied Health Pathways grant between UNT and the UNT Health Science Center.

He has served on a faculty for over 20 years and has been a chair for over 10 years.

Sheila Kellagher is Partner/ CEO of TruCare Solutions and Executive VP of Legend Healthcare, a company providing multiple therapy and other services in home health, SNF, and outpatient office environments. She is a graduate of Texas Woman’s University and has practiced as a physical therapist for over 30 years. She is currently pursuing a post-professional DPT degree at TWU. She has served in numerous professional and educational leadership positions and as a business partner on the UNT-UNTHSC grant, Allied Health Pathways, to increase opportunities for minority men in physical therapy. In that capacity, she has provided clinical experiences for the men in the program. She has successfully recruited and retained numerous minority therapists and assistants who serve in leadership positions within her company.

Merri Leigh Johnson, PT, DPT, NCS Merri Leigh Johnson, PT, DPT, NCS is currently the Director of the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation-Texas Woman’s University Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy.

She has worked in the inpatient department at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, Texas for 25 years with a treatment emphasis on stroke, head injury, and the medically complex patient. She became a Neurologic Clinical Specialist in 2002 renewing her certification in 2012 and received her post professional DPT from Washington University in St. Louis in 2011.

M. Jean Keller, PhD M. Jean Keller is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation and serves as the Interim Vice President for Community Engagement and Equity and Diversity. She also serves as co-director of the Allied Health Pathways program.

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After completing his undergraduate degree at Baylor University, Adeeb Khalfe attended physical therapy school at Angelo State University. In May 2013, Adeeb graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and was accepted into the orthopedic residency program at Houston Methodist Orthopedic Specialists of Texas. Since beginning the residency program, Adeeb has completed extensive education in the anatomy, evaluation, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of each musculoskeletal region. Following the completion of his residency, Adeeb intends on becoming a board certified orthopedic specialist and completing a fellowship in orthopedic and manual therapy. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Adeeb enjoys spending his time outside of the clinic boxing and circuit training.

Nancy Lewis, PT, ScD, COMT Nancy Lewis is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Lewis teaches business courses at both the entry-level and postprofessional level. She was a department manager in a rural hospital for 17 years and has been the co-owner of a private practice for 5 years. She has worked across many settings of therapy services giving her a wide-lens view of practice management. Dr. Lewis graduated from UTMB-Galveston in 1975 and received her ScD from TTUHSC in 2008. Dr. Lewis is the lead liaison from the TPTA to Medicaid. She was the 2014 recipient of the Jeannette Winfree Award for outstanding service to the TPTA for her role on the Payment Policy Committee. She has served as a Delegate to the APTA’s House of Delegates.

Tamara “Nikki” Lewis, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT Tamara “Nikki” Lewis has been a physical therapist since 2008. In that time she has become certified in Orthopedics and is completing her fellowship through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy. She has worked in an outpatient orthopedic sports medicine setting her entire career and has a passion for clinical education. Dr. Lewis also sat for her Sports Certification Specialist Exam in March 2014. Recently, Nikki Lewis participated in the development of the first Orthopedic Residency program at Memorial Hermann and is currently the senior faculty for the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic Residency Program.

Marcos F. Lopez, PT, DPT Marcos Lopez graduated from the University of Texas El Paso with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. Shortly after, he began working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in which he treated various patients with chronic pain including those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and CRPS. In March 2014, he joined the UTSW Physical Therapy department as an orthopedic resident in which he split time between the outpatient orthopedic clinic and the chronic pain clinic. His current goals are becoming a board certified orthopedic certified specialist through the APTA and expanding his knowledge on chronic pain.

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Speaker Bios Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS

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Venita Lovelace-Chandler is Vice-Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at the UNT Health Science Center.

She has served in academic administration for 34 years and has been involved with projects to foster diversity for many of those years.

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Emily Middleton, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Emily Middleton is a sports and orthopedic therapist in UT Southwestern’s Sports Medicine Practice in Richardson, TX. Her undergraduate degree is in Community Health Promotion from Northern Arizona University where she also was a four year, Division I Women’s Volleyball athlete. She completed her post-professional doctoral degree program at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2011 and subsequently completed a one year residency in orthopedics. In 2013 she was recognized as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. She also holds a certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist by the NSCA. She has been involved in continuing education and speaker at annual conference the past two years.

Mark Milligan, PT, DPT, OCS Mark Milligan is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal spinal conditions. Mark holds a clinical doctorate in and is Board Certified in Orthopaedics. He completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency with Evidence in Motion (EIM).

Currently, he is in his second year of training as an Orthopedic Manual Fellow with Evidence in Motion with the expected graduation in 2014.

He is a full-time clinician and a clinic director for Texas Physical Therapy Specialists where he co-directs the ongoing resident and fellow training for his company in Austin. Dr. Milligan has taught and lectured about trigger point dry needling across the country and serves as primary faculty for EIM. He is an active member of the APTA, TPTA, and AAOMPT and has great interest in governmental affairs. He currently holds the position of Vice-President of the Capital Area District of the Texas Physical Therapy Association.

Matt Morretta PT, DPT, OCS Matt Morretta received his Bachelors of Science degree in kinesiology from Temple University in 2006 and his doctorate in physical therapy in 2009. He has worked at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists as a staff therapist since 2009 and has taken on the role of Assistant Intern Coordinator in 2012. Matt became board certified in orthopaedics in 2011 and is currently enrolled in the Evidence In Motion Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with plans for completion in 2015. He has acted as a test-item writer for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and has presented on Trigger-point Dry Needling at the 2012 Mississippi Physical Therapy Association conference and the 2013 Texas Physical Therapy Association conference.

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Edward Mulligan has been involved in orthopedic sports physical therapy, athletic training,and clinical education for the past 32 years. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Nebraska and he received his physical therapy training at UTMB – Galveston. He completed the post professional master’s degree program at Texas Woman’s UniversityDallas in 1995 and his transitional DPT at Regis University in 2008. He was recognized as a clinical specialist in sports physical therapy by the APTA in 1988 and was the Chair for the Sports Physical Therapy Council of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists from 2010-11. He was certified as a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy in 2009 and is the Director of the Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Residency Programs at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

He now serves as the chair for credentialing council for the American Board of Residency and Fellowship Education. He is an Associate Professor with joint appointments in the Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery Departments at UT Southwestern.

Brett Neilson PT, DPT, OCS Brett Neilson is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist with a special interest in manual therapy. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington in 2009. He went on to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency with Evidence in Motion. Currently, he is in his second year of Fellowship training in manual physical therapy with Evidence in Motion with the expected graduation of December 2014.

He is a full-time clinician and a clinic director for Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. Dr. Neilson has had the unique opportunity to serve as Trial Coordinator, coordinating the day-to-day activity on two large multi-center randomized controlled trials in knee osteoarthritis and low back strengthening for Army combat medics.

He is an active member of the APTA, TPTA, and AAOMPT.

Ann Newstead, PT, PhD Ann Newstead has lived and worked in the San Antonio and Houston areas. She has been actively involved in clinical, educational, research, and community based settings.

She received her APTA Neurological and Geriatric Specializations in 1995 and 2005, respectively. She received her PhD in 2010 and CEEAA in 2011. She is currently Chair of the Practice Committee of the TPTA and is Delegate at Large for the APTA House of Delegates. She has been an APTA exam writer for the Geriatric, Neurologic and National Physical Therapy Board examinations. She teaches courses in Neurological rehabilitation and Aging adults. Currently Ann is a Physical Therapist in Home Health in San Antonio, Texas.

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Toko Nguyen PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Toko Nguyen serves as the Supervisor of Clinical Residency Programs for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and the Program Director of the Institute for Athlete Regeneration. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics and Sports by the APTA, Fellowship trained in Manual Therapy, and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Toko has treated a wide range of orthopedic and sports conditions with a specific focus on advance treatment of the shoulder, knee, and foot/ankle. Toko has extensive experience working with the athletic population including collegiate, amateur, professional, and Olympic athletes. He is a member of the APTA Orthopedic and Sports Section, TPTA, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and is the Texas Legislative Representative for the APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section.

Suzanna D Okere, PT, PhD, ATC Suzy Okere’s research interest is the cultural competence of physical therapists. She has conducted several research projects examining student physical therapists’ cultural competence and the psychometric properties of the instruments used to measure cultural competence. In addition, she has led several study abroad trips with student physical therapists, to teach physical therapy in Central America.

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Evan Papa, PT, DPT Evan Papa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, at Fort Worth. He has worked in both acute care and neurologic physical therapy settings and currently works part-time in a home health setting. Dr. Papa received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah in 2011, where he was the Jack and Hazel Robertson scholar. Dr. Papa also earned a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with Phi Kappa Phi honors from California State University-Chico in 2007, where he wrote his thesis on the neuroprotective effects of hyperbaric oxygen from glutamate excitoxic insult (CVA model). Dr. Papa is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Utah. He has worked extensively in motion capture technology to examine the effects of muscle fatigue on postural control in persons with Parkinson disease. His primary research interests are centered on postural control and fall prevention for older individuals and persons with inherent balance impairments.

Patrice Perrin, PT, DPT Patrice Perrin has 7 years of experience delivering physical therapy services in in-patient, sub-acute and acute care clinical settings. Following her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she took a position at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JFK Medical Center, New Jersey) where she worked with patients with patient with traumatic and acquired brain injuries, orthopedic injuries and several neurological disorders. Currently, Dr. Perrin is a Physical Therapist III at The Institute of Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) in Houston, Texas where she enjoys her passion, treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and stroke.

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Brad Perry is a partner of four private practice facilities in the greater North Houston area.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science and his Master’s in Science of Physical Therapy at Texas State University.

He is trained in: McKenzie intervention, Kinesiotaping, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and is also a Strength Training Specialist. Brad is a USA TriathlonCertified Coach, USA Track and Field-Certified Coach, and a USAC-Certified Cycling Coach.

He is also certified in Sportsmetrics and is currently a Fellow in Training at the prestigious Institute for Athlete Regeneration (a sports and orthopedic manual therapy fellowship program).

Marie Potter, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, ATC Marie Potter serves as the Coordinator for the Sports Physical Therapy Residency.

She is originally from Virginia, graduated from the University of Virginia in 2003 with her Bachelors of Science in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Certification. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. In order to advance her skills and expertise, Marie completed an Orthopedic Residency Program in 2008 and Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2010 from the nationally renowned Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. Marie is a Board Certified Orthopedic and Sports Clinical Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Marie is an avid runner and has a strong passion in treating the challenging athletic population.

Ben Renfrow, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Ben Renfrow serves as coordinator of the orthopedic residency program at Houston Methodist Orthopedic Specialists of Texas and is a faculty member of the Institute for Athlete Regeneration (a sports and orthopedic manual therapy fellowship program). He is a graduate of the Methodist Sugar Land Orthopedic residency program and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He directs the spine module lecture and laboratory components for both the residency and fellowship programs. Ben is passionate about educating various athletic organizations on injury prevention. He is an enthusiast of manual therapy and takes pride in being a movement impairment specialist. He is a member of the APTA Orthopedic and Sports sections, TPTA, and AAOMPT.

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Melissa B. Simon, PT, NCS, ATP

Yasser Salem is an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy at University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Salem is a board certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and a board certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is one of only a handful of therapists nationally who has board certification in both Pediatric and Neurological specialties. Dr. Salem earned his PhD in physical therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Salem teaches courses in examination and intervention of the clients with neurologic dysfunction in adults and pediatrics, as well as content in neuroscience and motor control. His clinical practice has been primarily in the area of pediatric and neurologic physical therapy. Dr. Salem has several publications including peer-reviewed articles, book and book chapter. He has published in a variety of peerreviewed national and international. Dr. Salem has given over 100 peer-reviewed and invited conference presentations presented at national and international level conferences. Dr. Salem is a coeditor, executive editor, editorial board member and reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.

Melissa Simon has worked at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation for 10 years, with an emphasis on spinal cord injury for the last 7 years. Melissa received her neurological certified specialist designation in May of 2010 and her assistive technology professional license in December of 2011.

Melissa has experience in a variety of settings, including acute care, neurological wheelchair clinics, inpatient rehab and home care.

Kathryn H. Schopfer, MS/CCC-SLP Kathryn Schopfer has been the SLP Clinical Manager/ Administrator of Real Life Rehab for over 15 years and senior speech language pathologist at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation for over 25 years. She treats patients with communication and cognitive/new learning deficits in home, community and multiple outpatient programs. Fifteen years ago she developed the precursor of the present Holistic Outcome Measure and is the major contributor with ongoing data collection to this outcome tool used in BIR post-acute continuum. She has given national poster presentations, and co-authored a published article on functional outcome studies.

Kathryn was a co presenter at TSHA in 2007, ASHA in 2008, and The First National Summit on Safety and Quality for Rehabilitation hospitals in Washington D.C. in 2013.

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Timothy J Schuckers, PT, DPT Timothy Schuckers served with the 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army and was twice deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Dr. Schuckers joined the UTSW Department of Physical Therapy as an orthopaedic resident in March 2014 with goals of becoming an orthopaedic certified specialist as well as a certified manual therapist.

Lois Stickley, PT, PhD Lois Stickley is an Associate Professor at Texas State University. Dr Stickley was previously an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for over 18 years, the Program Director of TTUHSC’s transitional DPT program, and the Assistant Program Director of TTUHSC’s DPT program.

Dr. Stickley has served as the Panhandle District Chair, is co-chair of the TPTA Membership Committee, and has previously served as Delegate and Chief Delegate to the APTA’s House of Delegates. She has spoken numerous times on the topic of leadership and professional development.

Rebecca Thomas, MEd

John G. Wallace Jr., PT, MS, OCS

Rebecca Thomas is the Coordinator of the Allied Health Pathways grant at the University of North Texas.

John Wallace Jr. has over 30 years of experience in private practice orthopedic physical therapy and in a variety of other settings including acute hospital, acute rehab, home health care, skilled nursing, subacute care and outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer for BMS Practice Solutions, Inc. He has been an invited speaker on the topics of California Workers Comp, payment policy, practice management, compliance, and rehabilitation economics. John is a former is a former member of the Board of APTA Directors and Finance Officer of the California Physical Therapy Association.

Kristi Trammell, PT, DPT Kristi Trammell is currently the Therapy Manager at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center/S&W Healthcare in Waco, TX. She directly supervises PT, OT, and ST staff in inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, acute care, and outpatient settings. She has had experience with a multitude of different team frameworks/models throughout various practice settings. She is also actively involved in the professional association by serving as District Chair, HOTD Representative, Annual Conference Chair, and Professional Development Chair.

Nicole Volek, BA, PTA Nicole Volek works for Home Health Resources as a PTA and a marketing liaison.

She is serving her second term as the TPTA PTA caucus representative, TPTA Membership subcommittee chair for PTAs and the SED public relations chair. The uniqueness of an undergraduate degree in communications from the University of St. Thomas and her physical therapy assistant degree from Northeastern A & M Oklahoma has prepared her to be able to present fitness, wellness and health theory and methodologies in clear and concise manner to professionals and non-professionals.

Sheri Walters, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC/L, CSCS Sheri Walters currently serves as the Director of Performance Physical Therapy at EXOS -Athletes’ Performance in Frisco, TX. Prior to joining EXOS, Sheri served as the Head Athletic Trainer and Rehabilitation Coordinator at Indiana State University.

She received her DPT from the University of St Augustine (Manual Therapy Certification tract), her master’s of physical therapy and master’s of science in athletic training from the University of Florida while working with the Gator Football and Women’s Golf teams. Sheri is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). She is a Polestar Pilates graduate and is a PMA-CPT.

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Student Conclave WHAT IS STUDENT CONCLAVE? The APTA’s National Student Conclave is modeled after the TPTA Student Conclave. The Conclave combines this exciting event with the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s Annual Conference.

At the TPTA Student Conclave, students have the opportunity to network with peers from across the state, as well as with professional physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.This 3-day event includes student education sessions, Student Assembly, contests, access to the exhibit hall, research poster presentations, and the Annual Conference Recognition Dinner.

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The TPTA Student Conclave was planned in collaboration with the Texas Student Physical Therapy Association (TSPTA - a student special interest group of the TPTA), physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students from across Texas. Check out all the details for this year’s Conclave - there’s something for everyone!

STUDENT ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES

The Student Assembly is an integral part of the APTA and TPTA and will allow you to have opportunities for leadership and growth during your educational process. It will also keep you apprised of important issues that face our profession as well as allow you to have input into solutions.

• Courses geared for students will be offered Friday and Saturday.

KEY POINTS • Michele Voight, PTA and Melanie Fletcher, PT, DPT, Student Conclave Chairs, will be on-site throughout the conference to assist you.

• Bring your resume and dress to impress - you may meet your future employer! Dress professional, no jeans (school polo shirt with slacks or skirt is a great idea!!).

• Arrive on time for all clinical sessions and meetings.

• Exhibit Hall: The exhibitors are here to support you. Talk to them about their products or services and remember to thank them for coming.

• Use the student booth to get information about the Conference and to ask for help.

• Talk to physical therapists, vendors, and TPTA officers; take this opportunity to learn more about your professional organization.

• School T-shirt Sales - Schools must sign up before October 1, 2014 to sell T-shirts at Annual Conference. Limited space available.

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• Students may attend a professional course on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day the course is being offered. Only a limited number of students will be allowed into professional courses so you should plan to come early.

CONTESTS • During Student Assembly, business will be conducted, officers elected, and the meeting will be followed by a social to meet and greet fellow assembly members.

• Welcome Reception (Students, Professionals & Exhibitors) - School Competitions will begin at 8:00 p.m.

• A banner contest will provide students the chance to showcase school spirit! Banners must be 4 ft. wide by 3 ft. high with grommets for hanging. Banners must be registered at the student booth in the exhibit hall by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Winner will be announced at the end of the instructional courses (4:00 p.m.) Saturday, October 18th.

• The Student Bowl is designed to showcase student brainpower. Teams consists of 4 students from an accredited PT or PTA School.

A school may have a team of 4 - 1st year students, a team of 4 - 2nd year students and a team of 4 - 3rd year students (if applicable).

Each school may only have a maximum of 3 teams.

Student Conclave Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Registration Open

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

“A Case Study Approach for NPTE Preparation” “Money Talks: Financial Literacy for Soon-to-be PT’s and

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

GAC’s “Coffee and Dessert” Dessert

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Texas Assembly (TPTA’s Annual Business Meeting)

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Student Assembly

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception (All registered attendees and exhibitors welcome)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Registration Open

8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

“Physical Therapy For Children with Cerebral Palsy” “Getting Back in the Game: A Criterion-Based Approach to Return to Sport Post-ACLR” “Rehabilitation of the Amputee “

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

12:45 PM to 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Research Poster Presentations

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

“Form Follows Function: A Framework For Anatomy”

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“Eclectic Approach To Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction” 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Student Bowl

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Silent Auction and Recognition Dinner

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Student Conclave Courses FRIDAY, 9:00 – 10:30AM A CASE STUDY APPROACH FOR NPTE PREPARATION

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Speaker(s): Charles Nichols

Mike Richardson Every student wants to pass the NPTE on the first attempt. Many schools require students to develop a plan to prepare for the exam. Students often think of the amount of time, the textbooks to review, and how to cover all of their notes as factors in planning. This session proposes an innovative method to prepare for the NPTE. The case study approach can bring more interesting, real world scenarios into study and offer a more complete option for study in preparation for the NPTE. After this course, you should find case studies to be a more engaging and rewarding way to learn. This innovative approach will impact learning and application to different body systems, basic science and evidencebased practice. This approach will differ from the normal test prep and also prepare you for the challenges of clinical practice. Several case studies will be presented representing a variety of practice settings, and then, guidance on using these cases for test preparation will be presented.

FRIDAY, 9:00 – 10:30AM MONEY TALKS: FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR SOON-TO-BE PT’S AND PTA’S Speaker(s): Mike Geelhoed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC Seventy-five percent of Texans making good salaries ($50-$90K) have less than 3 months savings, and are essentially living paycheck to paycheck. Financial literacy among college and graduate students is alarmingly poor. Starting salaries for new graduate PT’s and PTA’s in Texas are respectable, but flat over the last few years. Combine this with record levels of student loan debt among PT and PTA graduates, and we are faced with a potential financial disaster with our new professionals. The solution to this looming crisis is basic financial literacy education, which is rarely a component of any undergraduate or graduate program curriculum. This session will review basic financial principles and sound money management strategies to maximize opportunities for financial success among our soon-to-graduate PT and PTA students. Emphasis will be placed on eliminating debt, controlling spending, and investing for the future.

SATURDAY, 8:30 – 11:30AM PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY Speaker(s): Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, NCS, PCS

Evan Papa, MA, DPT This course will review the pathology, classification, and unique clinical presentation of cerebral palsy.

This session will inform the participants of current research, advances in medical treatment, and discuss the role of physical therapists in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. Rehabilitation emphasis will be on evaluation, treatment strategies, and case studies of children with cerebral palsy.

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Student Conclave Courses SATURDAY, 8:30AM – 11:30AM GETTING BACK IN THE GAME: A CRITERION-BASED APPROACH TO RETURN TO SPORT POST-ACLR

Speaker(s): Burke Wilson, PT, DPT, CSCS

Dexter Upton, PT, DPT

Justin Howard, PT, DPT

Caleb Ashmore, PT, DPT

What criteria and functional tests do we use to make return to play decisions? What current evidence is available to support sound clinical decision making? In this lecture and lab based course, we will address how to move athletes from the clinic to the field. We will also demonstrate how to administer and score various functional tests used to make return to sport decisions.

SATURDAY, 8:30AM – 11:30AM REHABILITATION OF THE AMPUTEE Speaker(s): Terri Odom, PT This course will cover relevant information pertaining to the treatment/rehabilitation of the amputee, including information for prosthetic training. The course will review issues impacting success, evaluation aspects, prosthetic componentry, gait/prosthetic analysis, outcome tools, progression of device and treatment ideas.

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A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be a devastating injury for an athlete. Because of the dynamic instability of the injured knee, many athletes opt to go through a complete reconstruction of the ligament. Afterwards, returning to pre-injury levels of competition can be challenging for that athlete. As physical therapists, we must work to optimize the best outcome for patients with ACLR in order to reduce risk of re-injury.

SATURDAY, 2:30PM – 4:00PM FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION: A FRAMEWORK FOR ANATOMY Speaker(s): Allan Besselink, PT, Dip. MDT Anatomy has traditionally been taught as an exercise in rote memorization of muscle origins and insertions, nerve supplies and actions. But the study of anatomy can also be built upon principles that promote a better understanding of function along the way. This course will provide a framework for learning anatomy more effectively and with greater clinical relevance.

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Student Conclave Courses SATURDAY, 2:30PM – 4:00PM ECLECTIC APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION Speaker(s): Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS This course will provide a different model for examining and treating clients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. This approach will utilize an ordered, logical methodology to identify musculoskeletal pathology and treat accordingly utilizing a systems-like based approach.

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Student Conclave Speaker Bios Allan Besselink, PT, Dip. MDT

Allan Besselink is an Austin physical therapist, endurance sports coach, educator, and the author of “RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”. Allan is one of 400 practitioners internationally who have attained the Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from the McKenzie Institute International – the highest level of training in the McKenzie Method. In his 26 years as a physical therapist, he has lectured extensively on a variety of topics including MDT, functional anatomy, clinical reasoning, and sports medicine. He has taught anatomy for the past 10 years to both PT and PTA students

Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS

Michael Connors is an assistant professor and coordinator of the musculoskeletal clinical management courses at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX. His clinical background is in the musculoskeletal arena, where he continues to maintain an active clinical practice in the faculty practice of UNTHSC. He has eleven years of clinical experience as a physical therapist and is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy.

Mike Geelhoed, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC

Mike Geelhoed is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at UTHSCSA. He serves as the Chief Delegate for Texas and President of the Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. He has published and presented on a wide variety of Physical Therapy topics to local, state, national and international audiences. By sharing his experiences and financial advice with Texas DPT students, he hopes they can eliminate their student loan debt and maximize their financial security early in their PT career and beyond to allow them to reach their full potential personally and professionally.

Charles Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS

Charles Nichols is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

He teaches in the musculoskeletal section of the Physical Therapy program and is active in clinical practice at the UNT Health Clinic. Dr. Nichols is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association and has completed his manual therapy certification through the Evidence in Motion Manual Therapy Program. He is an item writer for the NPTE exam.

Mike Richardson, PT, DPT, COMT

Mike Richardsonis an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He is the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and is currently teaching Clinical Reasoning, Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Interventions, as well as Prosthetics and Orthotics. He has worked in settings from acute care, Outpatient, and Home Health for the past 15 years. Dr. Richardson is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through Maitland Seminars. He is an item writer for the NPTE Exam.

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Student Conclave Speaker Bios Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, NCS, PCS

Yasser Salem is an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy at University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Salem is a board certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and a board certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is one of only a handful of therapists nationally who has board certification in both Pediatric and Neurological specialties. Dr. Salem earned his PhD in physical therapy from the University of Central Arkansas.

Dr. Salem teaches courses in examination and intervention of the clients with neurologic dysfunction in adults and pediatrics, as well as content in neuroscience and motor control. His clinical practice has been primarily in the area of pediatric and neurologic physical therapy. Dr. Salem has several publications including peer-reviewed articles, book and book chapter. He has published in a variety of peer-reviewed national and international. Dr. Salem has given over 100 peer-reviewed and invited conference presentations presented at national and international level conferences. Dr. Salem is a coeditor, executive editor, editorial board member and reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.

Terri attended Texas Woman’s University where she obtained her Masters in Physical Therapy in 1994. She has worked her entire career at Baylor in Dallas in a variety of settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and spent the last 13 years in the outpatient neurological setting. Terri’s clinical interests include transtibial and transfemoral amputees, stroke, and other neurological diagnoses. Terri also serves as the primary physical therapist participating in BIR’s Amputee Clinic with Dr. Amy Wilson and is a newly APTA accredited BIR-TWU Neurology Residency outpatient coordinator and mentor in the area of amputees.

Evan Papa, MA, DPT

Evan Papa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, at Fort Worth. He has worked in both acute care and neurologic physical therapy settings and currently works part-time in a home health setting. Dr. Papa received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah in 2011, where he was the Jack and Hazel Robertson scholar. Dr. Papa also earned a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with Phi Kappa Phi honors from California State University-Chico in 2007, where he wrote his thesis on the neuroprotective effects of hyperbaric oxygen from glutamate excitoxic insult (CVA model). Dr. Papa is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Utah. He has worked extensively in motion capture technology to examine the effects of muscle fatigue on postural control in persons with Parkinson disease. His primary research interests are centered on postural control and fall prevention for older individuals and persons with inherent balance impairments.

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Terri Odom, PT

Burke Wilson, PT, DPT, CSCS; Dexter Upton, PT, DPT; Justin Howard, PT, DPT; Caleb Ashmore, PT, DPT

Burke Wilson, Dexter Upton, Justin Howard, and Caleb Ashmore are current sports physical therapy residents at Memorial Hermann’s Ironman Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, Wilson and Upton work with the University of Houston and St. Thomas High School athletes to assist with conservative management, post-operative rehabilitation, and return to sport decision making.

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General Information CONFIRMATION LETTERS

Registration confirmation letters are sent via e-mail to the address listed on your registration form.

DRESS

• Educational Offerings: Casual to business casual • Recognition Dinner: Cocktail to semi-formal attire Please note: Temperatures in meeting rooms may vary

SPECIAL NEEDS

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If you have special dietary needs or if you require any special services or auditory aids in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, please be sure to check the appropriate line on the Conference registration form. You will be contacted to confirm your special needs.

CANCELLATION/REFUND Written notice of cancellation(s) received in the office of TPTA by October 1, 2014 will entitle the cancelling party to a refund of monies submitted minus a 25% handling fee. No refunds will be allowed for cancellation(s) made after October 1, 2014.

FEE STRUCTURE Regular rate applies to registrations received by fax or postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 1, 2014. Any registrations received or postmarked after October 1, 2014 are subject to Onsite fees.

STUDENT REGISTRATION FEES STUDENT CONCLAVE MEMBER NON-MEMBER

(10/1/13) REGULAR

ONSITE

$100 $125

$125 $150

• Registration includes TPTA Assembly, Student Assembly, the exhibit hall, lunch, and Welcome Reception.

Student slots in Professional Courses: In the

past, TPTA has allowed students to attend professional courses on a limited basis through the registration process for Student Conclave. In 2014, there will be a limited number of student seats in most of the professional courses but they will be given on a “first come, first serve” basis at the conference. Therefore, if you want to attend one of the Friday or Saturday courses, you will need to be outside the meeting room before 8:00 a.m. and will be seated on a space available basis.

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PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS If you would like to volunteer to be a course Proctor please sign-up here.

Do not register for conference until you have received a confirmation regarding your volunteer slot. You receive the course you proctor free so registration will be slightly different.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Each school is limited to 3 student volunteers, plus 2 alternates. If more than 5 submissions from a school are submitted, they will not be considered for a volunteer position. Please sign-up here to volunteer.

You must be a current APTA/TPTA member to volunteer. Both of these requirements will be checked before placement in a volunteer position is made.

Do not register for conference until you have received a confirmation regarding your volunteer slot. You receive a discount of $40.00 off your registration fee if you are selected.

Three Easy Ways to Register: Online: Register Online at www.tpta. org. Select the registration link and complete your registration form right from your desk. Visa, Mastercard and American Express only.

Fax: (512) 477-1434, available 24 hours a day Mail: Send the registration form to Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA), 900 Congress Avenue, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78701 Payment must accompany registration.

Please note: We are unable to accept registrations over the phone.

General Information

FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

BEFORE BEFORE (8/22/14) (10/1/14) ONSITE EARLY REGULAR

PT MEMBER

$244

$326

$438

PT CORP/FACILITY RATE**

$216

$299

$410

PTA MEMBER

$189

$271

$383

PTA CORP/FACILITY RATE**

$161

$244

$355

PT NON-MEMBER

$339

$421

$479

PTA NON-MEMBER

$284

$366

$449

FRIDAY ONLY

(8/22/14) (10/1/14) EARLY REGULAR ONSITE

PT MEMBER

$108

$134

$163

PTA MEMBER

$91

$119

$144

PT NON-MEMBER

$130

$165

$184

PTA NON-MEMBER

$113

$139

$168

SATURDAY ONLY

(8/22/14) (10/1/14) EARLY REGULAR ONSITE

PT MEMBER

$198

$255

$311

PTA MEMBER

$161

$218

$274

PT NON-MEMBER

$243

$300

$355

PTA NON-MEMBER

$207

$261

$371

Exhibit Hall and Welcome Reception Ticket

**Corp/Facility rate: If a company registers 3 or more members of APTA or the company has been designated as a 100% Member facility (known as the APTA Facility Challenge), they will pay a reduced early bird rate. All of the registration forms for the participants must be submitted with payment at one time to receive the discounted rate. Be sure to indicate the company name on the registration form.

• Full Conference Registration includes short and long continuing education courses, the exhibit hall, lunch, Welcome Reception, and a ticket to the Recognition Dinner (you must specify that you will be attending).

• Friday-Only or Saturday-Only Registration includes continuing education courses, the exhibit hall, lunch for the day, and the Welcome Reception. Tickets for the Recognition Dinner are not included.

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION FEES

$55.00

Only allows PT or PTA (not available to students) to enter the exhibit hall and to attend the Welcome Reception. No regis tration required for the TPTA Assembly, but you must present your APTA membership card.

Exhibit Hall and Welcome Reception Ticket is for Professionals only.

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PROFESSIONAL PT & PTA REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Aug. 22, 2014 Regular Registration Deadline: Oct. 1, 2014 One form per person

First Name: _____________________________________ Last Name:__________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________________ State:_____________________ Zip:__________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________ APTA Member Number:____________________________ (Required for Conference fee discount.)

Company Name: _________________________________ (Required for corp/facility rate discount.)

Special arrangements due to a disability? ____Yes ____ No

Do you prefer vegetarian meals? ____Yes ____No

Emergency Contact Name:________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone:_______________

Free Event

Are you planning to attend the WELCOME RECEPTION on Friday, October 17?

Full Conference

$________

Will you be attending the Recognition Dinner?

Yes

No

Yes

No

A LA CARTE: Guest tickets for these events are not included in the registration. Indicate the number of tickets for yourself and/or any guests

Friday-Only Registration

$________

Recognition Dinner $65

Quantity ______

Amount $______

Saturday-Only Registration

$________

Exhibit Hall and Welcome Reception Pass $55

______

$______

Please choose only one course for each time that corresponds with your registration Saturday Courses

Friday Courses 8:00am - 11:00am (3 CCUs)

8:00am - 12:15pm (4 CCUs)

Exercise Interventions for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Manips for Chicks My Hip Won’t Hop: Evaluation and Management of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in an Athletic Population Plan to Achieve: PTA Leadership Development The Neuroscience of Visual-Motor Systems in Physical Therapy

Disorders of Consciousness: The Merging of the Physical and Cognitive Aspects of Care Hip Dysfunction in the Running Athlete Hot PT Topics on Trial Integrated Treatment Concepts in the Overhead Athlete Sacroiliac Clinical Pearls: Manual Therapy Approach 8:00am - 5:30pm (7 CCUs)

8:30am - 10:30am (2 CCUs)

Clinical Instructor Certification Course: Part II Documentation & Coding: Pain in the Neck or Route to Success?

The Return to Home Challenge: Getting Patients Home and Keeping Them There

Rewired. Using functional Patterns, Movement Exploration, & Play to Enhance Clinical Outcomes (offsite course) 4:45pm - 6:45pm (2 CCUs) Developing Effective PT/PTA Teams Diversifying the Physical Therapy Profession: Reflecting and Honoring the Texas Around Us Ethics for the PT/PTA Team Infusing Spanish Skills through a PT Curriculum Now I have Computerized EMR, I have Nothing to Worrry About Lab Vaues, Acute Care, & Beyond-Preparing for Direct Access Social Media in PT The Culture of Prematurity: Collaborating with Families for Best Outcomes

Payment Information:

Check (Make checks payable to TPTA.)

2:15pm - 5:30pm (3 CCUs) Who Wants to Be a Payment & Practice Expert?

Dry Needling: Introduction, Current Concepts, and Clinical Applications

Total Amount: $_______________________

Credit Card (Do not include your credit card number, you will be invoiced)

Signature___________________________________________

Send registration to: TPTA, 900 Congress Ave, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78701 or fax to (512) 477-1434. Cancellation Policy: Written notice of cancellation(s) received in the office of TPTA by October 1, 2014 will entitle the cancelling party to a refund of monies submitted minus a 25% handling fee. No refunds will be allowed for cancellations made after October 1, 2014. Fee Structure: Early rate applies to registrations received by fax or postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 1, 2014. Regular rate applies to those received by fax or postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 1, 2014. After October 1, 2014, all registration must be onsite at the Conference. Liability Release: I absolve TPTA of responsibility and personally assume responsibility for damages to property or bodily injuries resulting from my actions. I understand that minors attending the Annual Conference are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages during Annual Conference activities.

STUDENT REGISTRATION

Student Registration Deadline October 1, 2014.

One form per person

First Name: _____________________________________ Last Name:__________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State:______________________ Zip:_________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________ APTA Member Number:____________________________ (Required for conference fee discount) School Name: ___________________________________ Special arrangements due to a disability? ____Yes ____ No

Do you prefer vegetarian meals? ____Yes ____No

Emergency Contact Name: ________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone: _____________

Free Events

Are you planning to attend the WELCOME RECEPTION on Friday, October 17?

Yes No

Conference Registration

Student registration is limited to PT and PTA students only.

Please check the appropriate registration box:

Member Non-Member Additional Option:

Dinner Ticket

10/1/14

Onsite

$100.00 $125.00

$125.00 $150.00

$30.00

Student Conclave Courses Please select only one course from each time slot that you would like to attend.

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

$65.00

A Case Study Approach for NPTE Preparation Money Talks: Financial Literacy for Soon-to-be PT’s and PTA’s

Dinner tickets are no longer included with registration fee. If a student plans to attend the Recognition Dinner, they must pay the additional $30.00 for a ticket and $65.00 per guest.

Saturday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Physical Therapy For Children with Cerebral Palsy Getting Back in the Game: A Criterion-Based Approach to Return to Sport Post-ACLR Rehabilitation of the Amputee

A LA CARTE: Guest tickets for these events are not included in the registration. Indicate the number of tickets for any guests

Recognition Dinner $65

Payment Information:

Quantity

Amount

______

$______

Check (Make checks payable to TPTA)

Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Form Follows Function: A Framework For Anatomy Eclectic Approach To Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

Total Amount: $ _____________________

Credit Card (Do not include your credit card number, you will be invoiced)

Signature___________________________________________

Send registration to: TPTA, 900 Congress Ave, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78701 or fax to (512) 477-1434. Cancellation Policy: Written notice of cancellation(s) received in the office of TPTA by October 1, 2014 will entitle the cancelling party to a refund of monies submitted minus a 25% handling fee. No refunds will be allowed for cancellations made after October 1, 2014. Fee Structure: Regular rate applies to those received by fax or postmarked by the U.S. Postmaster by October 1, 2014. After October 1, 2014, all registration must be onsite at the Conference. Liability Release: I absolve TPTA of responsibly and personally assume responsibility for damages to property or bodily injuries resulting from my actions. I understand that minors attending the Annual Conference are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages during Annual Conference activities.

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The 2014 PTA Caucus Annual Meeting Minutes and House of Delegates

By Nicole Volek,BA, PTA

Thank you for allowing me to represent PTAs and Texas at the 2014 HOD meeting.

Nicole Volek, PTA-CI, PTA Caucus Representative for the Texas chapter participated in the 2014 PTA Caucus Annual Meeting and APTA’s House of Delegates.

Forty-five PTA Caucus Representatives, 8 PTA Caucus Alternate Representatives, and 5 Delegates gathered in Charlotte June 7 and 8 for the PTA Caucus Annual Meeting. Amy Smith, Chief Delegate presided over the meeting. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Valecia Snyder, PTA (TX), former PTA Advisory Panel Chair and a dear friend of the Caucus.

PTA Caucus Nominating Committee conducted candidate interviews and elections. Those elected to serve included: David Harris (TN), Delegate; Crystal Morris (NC), Delegate; Jane Jackson (AZ) Alternate Delegate; and Nicole Volek (TX), Nominating Committee. The Chief Delegate also acknowledged outgoing officers, Paul Purdue (WA), Crystal Morris (NC), Jane Jackson (AZ), and Christina Wilson (AL) as well as those who had attained PTA Recognition.

The PTA Caucus voted down a motion to change voting privileges for the delegates in the PTA Caucus. The Caucus adopted a description of the PTA to be included in the approved updated version of the PTA Caucus Procedure Manual and used as needed pending approval of the Procedure Manual by the APTA House Officers via the ‘Approval Process for Component Bylaws.’

The PTA Caucus honored the Board members of the work group – Jennifer Green-Wilson, Chair, Shawne Soper, Lisa Saladin, and Sharon Dunn. Janet Bezner was also honored for her efforts on the work group and her support of PTA members during her tenure at APTA. The meeting concluded by reviewing the PT/PTA Team videos on APTA’s web site that are the result of work conducted by the Public Relations Committee in conjunction with APTA staff and are located at http://www.apta.org/SupervisionTeamwork/SuccessStories/.

From the House of Delegates: The official minutes of the House of Delegates are not yet available; please check the actual language for the following motions when the minutes are available. The House made the following decisions that impact work and governance in APTA for the PTA: • RC 2-12 was rescinded, so there was no reason to hear RC 3-14 or RC 4-14. The patient care delivery model will not change - PTAs will remain the only other physical therapy care provider in APTA positions and policies (at least for now).

• RC 11-14 resulted in the House charging the Board (and staff) to create a plan to increase the value of PTA membership in APTA. From the March and April APTA Board of Directors Meetings: At the March APTA Board of Directors Meeting, the Board discussed RC 20-12 regarding the feasibility study for PTA education. The Board determined that there was insufficient information to make a decision and adopted the following motions aimed at gathering more data: • That APTA conduct an analysis of the work of the physical therapist assistant.

• That mechanisms to identify and promote best practices in the work and relationships of the Physical Therapist(PT)/ Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Team in a variety of practice settings be identified and implemented in collaboration with the sections, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and PTA Caucus.

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The 2014 PTA Caucus Annual Meeting Minutes and House of Delegates (cont.)

By Nicole Volek, BA, PTA

At the April APTA Board of Directors Meeting, the Board heard and discussed the report from the PTA-Board Work Group and adopted the following motions: • That a bylaw amendment to provide eligibility for physical therapist assistant members to serve in non-officer positions on the Board of Directors (Board) be forwarded to the 2015 House of Delegates.

• That a bylaw amendment that would allow components the option to amend their bylaws to provide physical therapist assistant members a full vote at the component level be forwarded to the 2015 House of Delegates.

• That bylaw amendments that would establish physical therapist assistant membership eligibility to serve as a chapter delegate and continue to serve as a section delegate to the House of Delegates, at the discretion of each component, and that would eliminate the Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus delegates by the year 2020 be forwarded to the 2015 House of Delegates.

• That APTA policies related to the Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus be reviewed and revised to reflect the way in which the Physical Therapist Assistant Caucus currently operates.

• Procedures be developed to encourage physical therapist assistant (PTA) members to join the volunteer interest pool and to facilitate the appointment of PTA members by the APTA Board of Directors and APTA staff to appropriate groups.

• That data on the value of the physical therapist/physical therapist assistant team related to utilization and outcomes be collected via one or more of the following mechanisms in order to implement the most feasible approach to begin data collection in FY 2014: • Explore access to existing/developing databases • Determine resources required to collect data • That the physical therapist/physical therapist assistant team tool kit that describes the models of practice for physical therapist/physical therapist assistant teams and is a resource for members to communicate the role of the physical therapist assistant in physical therapist practice to payers be actively supported and promoted to APTA Components.

• That a motion be prepared for the 2015 House of Delegates to consider the creation of a section-like component for physical therapist assistants and in the interim that the charge of the PTA Board Work Group be revised by the president to work towards advancing physical therapist assistant initiatives. (Minutes available at: http://www.apta.org/BOD/ Meetings/) As you can see, the PTA Caucus and APTA Board of Directors are working hard to change the culture of APTA to one of inclusiveness. They have done their part and now it is time for you – clinicians, faculty and students – to do yours by doing the following: 1. Join APTA. It is very difficult to convince APTA leadership that PTAs are invested in the profession when less than 8% of licensed PTAs are members of APTA. If you haven’t been a member because of the ½ vote or lack of inclusiveness in APTA for PTAs, now is the time to rejoin and make a difference.

2. Get active at the district and/or chapter (state) level of APTA. Go to meetings. Volunteer to help on committees. If you don’t feel welcome, then take your PTA and/or PT friends with you to the next meeting so you won’t be alone!

3. Campaign and vote for chapter (state) delegates and leadership that value PTAs and will support this change in culture.

If you have questions please contact me at: Nicole@volek.us The members of the Affiliate Assembly, National Assembly, and PTA Caucus have provided innumerable hours and displayed the utmost professionalism to get to this point. Please be part of this evolution to a new and more inclusive role in APTA for PTAs. Sincerely, Nicole Volek, Texas PTA Caucus Representative APTA- PTA Nominating Committee

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DISTRICT NEWS

District News CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT: The Capital Area district will be hosted its annual Summer Social on Wed. June 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Uncle Billy’s. This is a great time to catch up with colleagues and friends. If you would like to volunteer in the preparation and planning, let us know!

We now have 5 sites involved in our multi-site meeting format: University of St. Augustine, ACC Eastview, Texas State University, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists (Balcones Woods), and Scott And White Round Rock. Each location has a social followed by a broadcast of district news and “special topic” discussion from the primary location to satellite locations.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 22 with social from 5:30 - 6:00 and business from 6:00 - 6:30.

We will then be presenting an Ethics Course from 6:30 - 8:30.

CCU programs have been announced for September 13 and will be hosted by the University of St. Augustine. We will have two offerings. Suzanne Trotter, PT, MSPT, FAAOMPT will be presenting a course entitled “Innovative strategies for preserving bone health: a closer look at osteoporosis management across the lifespan”, and Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT will be presenting a course entitled “Best Practices In Concussion Management”. Further details will be announced soon.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit us on Facebook or the TPTA website, or contact CAD chair Allan Besselink, PT, Dip. MDT at cad. apta@gmail.com.

COASTAL BEND DISTRICT Coastal Bend District 2014 schedule is as follows:

•District meeting held June 21, 2014, beginning at 12:00 noon, Victoria College PTA Program facility in Victoria.

•District meeting and continuing education course in September at South Texas College PTA Program facility in McAllen. Date and CE course TBD. •Ethics course offerings at multiple locations: November 12, 2014, in Laredo. Contact Christina Cayce, District CE Chair, caycepta@gmail.com, for registration details.

Contact Jan Spigner, PT, Coastal Bend District Chair, jspigner@delmar.edu, for details on district events.

Motions Passed By the Board of Directors

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BOD 04-26-14:1 The Executive Committee moves to appoint Kristi Trammell and Michele Voight as cochairs of the Professional Development Committee.

Whereas, the Texas Physical Therapy Association or “Association” is the voice of the Physical Therapy profession in our state, and

BOD 04-26-14:2 The Executive Committee moves that the format and content of the Chapter Reference Manual be revised as noted in the “Edited” version furnished to Board members and that three distinct chapter manuals be created to include: Chapter Bylaws Manual, Chapter Reference Manual, and a Chapter Office Operations Manual.

Whereas, this Association has determined to provide an avenue to provide leadership training for our members to foster and enable future leaders, and Whereas, a group of members have distinguished themselves by developing online training and mentorship to help our members develop as leaders who are prepared to lead our organization into the future, and

BOD 04-26-14:3 The Executive Committee moves that the Tom Waugh Leadership Development (TWLD) Program resolution as authored by Rex Nutt 12-20-13 be adopted.

Whereas, Tom Waugh, now deceased, was an outstanding example of what leaders should be and do, the present leadership wishes to honor his memory by establishing the Tom Waugh Fellowship as a band of leaders, and

Resolution (authored by: Rex Nutt, 12-20-13)

Whereas, the present leadership of the Association wishes to recognize the initiative exhibited shown by the

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appointed committee, the initial mentors and staff by naming that group as the first “Tom Waugh Fellows”, a group who have exhibited the characteristics modeled by Tom Waugh himself, Be it resolved that these members and persons named Blanco, Joel; Ellis, Viginia (Dee); Garrett, Mary; Gobert, Denise; Hughes, Lynne; Kearns, Lisa; Leans, Jeni; McGaugh, Jana; McKelvey, Tom; Miller, Misty; Newman, Beverly; Newstead, Ann; O’Connell, Janelle; Pientok, Colette; Sanders, Barbara; Sandoval, Robert; and Voight, Michelle Shall be called “Tom Waugh Fellows” now and in the future. That this group be empowered to move forward with plans to develop additional Fellows of this august group by training and officially recognize those who are already leaders and have brought the TPTA to its present status as the voice speaking to benefit all physical therapists practicing in the state of Texas.

MOTIONS

Motions Passed By the Board of Directors (cont.)

BOD 04-26-14:4 The Bylaws Committee moves that the Research Special Interest Group Bylaws be approved.

04-26-2014:5 Payment Policy Committee moves that TPTA retain a healthcare attorney, with Anti-Trust Law expertise, to investigate methods to inform members of risky contractual terms and payer’s behavior without violating any anti-trust laws.

(See attached for CPTA) BOD 04-26-14:6 The TPTA Membership Committee moves that the following individuals be appointed to the Membership Committee: District Subcommittee: Chair: Mary Lou Garrett (MWD, 2013 - 2015); Members: Katie Gwyn (CAD), Eddie DeLaCruz (CD), Ann Newstead (CD), Kevin Belsole (CBD), Brandon Lowder (ETD), Loretta Dillon (GEPD), Mallory Daughtery (HOTD), Heather Renders (NTD), Marla Ehly (PHD), Kate Panasci (SPD), Beverly Newman (SED) New Professionals Subcommittee: Chairs: Melanie Fletcher* (2014 2016), Amy Gremillion (2014 - 2016); Members: Kimbri Long (2014), Sara Lord (2014) PTA Subcommittee: Chair: Nicole Volek (2013 - 2015); Members: Emily Wethington (Capital), Eddie De La Cruz (Central), Christina Cayce (Coastal Bend), Cindy Lavine (E Texas), Michelle Biernacki (Greater El Paso), Natarsha Walton (N Texas), Matt Bertrand (Permian Basin), Jackie Underwood (S Plains), Luke Markert (SIG Chair) Student-Faculty Subcommittee: Chair: Janice Spigner (2010-2012,

2013-2015); Members: Harriet Lewis, Janelle O’Connell, Suzanne Okere, Kerry Gilbert, Kate Panasci, Kathleen Luedtke-Hoffman, Karina Zapata, Lauren Szot, Lynne Hughes, John Hollingsworth, Clayton Holmes, Thomas Werner, Loretta Dillon, Gregg Ernst, Michael Geelhoed, Janna McGaugh, Leslie Nelson, Patricia Smith, Barbara Gresham, Kelly Jones, Jose Milan, Christy Gantt, Chelsea Skrobarcek, Michele Biernacki, Claire Sweatt-MacAdam, Michele Voight, Donna Carver, Brandon Lowder, Carla Gleaton, Esmeralda Vargas, Renee Pruitt, Heather Mattingly, Darla Grant, Nancy Wilson, Mikala Ratliff, Patricia Corley, Eddie DeLaCruz, Donna Stetz, Diana Hernandez, Natalie Vaughn, Holly Dickson, Laura Crandall, Richard Flores, Luke Markert, Betty Salas, Tom McKelvey BOD 04-26-14:7 The TPTA Membership Committee moves that the following be adopted and added to the TPTA Reference Manual under Section 6: Other Committees; Subsection- Membership Committee – Ad Hoc Awards Task Force: Ad Hoc Awards Task Force The Awards Task Force shall consist of the TPTA President, Past-President, Membership Chair(s), the PTA Caucus Representative, and the District Chair Representative to the Executive Committee. Should any individual hold more than one of these positions the TPTA Vice-President shall serve on the task force.

The role of the Awards Task Force is to review nominations and choose recipients of the following awards: Ruby Decker Award; William Gould Physical Therapist Faculty Award; Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty Award; Outstanding Physical Therapy Researcher Award; Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award;

Warren Smythe Outstanding Service Award; BOD 04-26-14:8 The Membership Committee moves that the following changes be made to the description of awards presented by the Chapter.

BOD 04-26-14:9 The Executive Committee moves that the chapter donate $5000 to the Center of Excellence for Health Services Research at the Foundation for Physical Therapy.

BOD 04-27-14:10 The Executive Committee moves that the TPTA Board of Directors appoint Denise Gobert to Chair the Information Technology Task Force to explore and make recommendations for live streaming events and other technology needs.

BOD 04-27-14:11 The Executive Committee moves to appropriate up to $14,000 towards a technology upgrade for the TPTA office.

BOD 04-27-14:12 The Executive Committee moves that up to $7500 be appropriated to upgrade the CCAP software with funding to come from surplus funds.

BOD 04-27-14:13 The Finance Committee moves to reappoint current members Pam Henry and Tim McCarthy to an additional term on Finance Comm and to add Rob Sorbach to the Committee.

BOD 04-27-14:14 The Public Relations Committee moves that Brandy Schwarz be appointed to the TPTA PR Committee.

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IN THE NEWS

Texas Physical Therapy Foundation News

By Mike Geelhoed, President, TPTF

The Texas Physical Therapy Foundation (TPTF) is very pleased to have received a $2355 donation from the proceeds of a CI Certification course held in Austin, Texas on May 2, 2014. The 4 presenters of this course are the Directors of Clinical Education (DCE) of their PT programs and members of the Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education: Steve Spivey from Texas State, Chad Jackson from Incarnate Word, Kathleen Manella from St. Augustine-Texas, and Mike Geelhoed from UTHSCSA. This marks the 4th year in a row that the area DCE’s have worked together to put on a CI course in the San Antonio-Austin corridor and donated 100% of the proceeds to TPTF. Special thanks and remembrance goes to Barb Melzer, an original author of the CI Certification course and the inspiration for holding it annually in South Central Texas to support the TPTF. The TPTF would also like to recognize the UTEP PT program for their annual fundraising to support the TPTF. Under the guidance of UTEP faculty members and former TPTF grant recipients Celia Pechak and Loretta Dillon, the UTEP DPT students have donated over $6500 from the proceeds of their fundraisers to TPTF in the past 3 years.

Our request for proposals for the upcoming year is currently underway! TPTF awarded 5 grants for a total of $7500 in the 2013-2014 grant cycle. Proposals for 2014-2015 are due in August 2014. For information, go to our webpage or email our research committee chair, Sharon Wang. Thank you for your interest and support of YOUR Texas PT Foundation!

Dr. Venita Lovelace-Chandler CAPTE) Distinguished Service Award Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS received the 2014 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Distinguished Service Award for serving as a CAPTE on-site reviewer for 25 years. Dr. Lovelace-Chandler also served as a Commissioner for two separate terms and has made over 40 site visits as a reviewer and commissioner.

Left: Dr. Venita Lovelace-Chandler receives the award from Mary Jane Harris, Director of CAPTE, Ellen Price, Lead PT Programs Specialist, Doug Clarke, Lead PTA Programs Specialist, and Claire Peel, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Chair of CAPTE and Dean at UNTHSC. From L to R: Ellen Price, VLC, Mary Jane Harris, Doug Clarke, Claire Peel (front row)

Research Poster Abstracts Due by August 1st Abstracts related to physical therapy are requested in the broad categories of experimental research, education, case studies, and special interests. Given the breadth of the special interest category, submissions are anticipated to reflect a wide range of practice related issues, including innovations in service delivery. NOTE: Only Poster presentations are being accepted. The poster presentations will be at the TPTA 2014 Annual Conference to be held October 16-19, 2014 at Galveston Convention Center, Galveston, TX. The deadline for submitting abstracts is August 1, 2014.

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IN THE NEWS

July 1, 2014

Cynthia Fitzgerald Fisher, PT, DPT, MS, PCS President Texas Chapter 900 Congress Avenue Suite 410 Austin, TX 78701-3286 Dear Cynthia,

It is my pleasure to inform you that the following Texas Chapter members have met all of the eligibility requirements for the 2013-2014 American Physical Therapy Association’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Recognition of Advanced Proficiency: Names Christina Onnusa Cayce, PTA Virginia Isabel Ellis, PTA Kathy Renee' Gamble, PTA Amanda Carol Green-Thiel, PTA Patricia Lefrak Haddock, PTA Ashlesha Parikh, BS, PTA, MSHS

Category of Work Education Musculoskeletal Pediatric Integumentary Aquatic Neuromuscular

APTA’s PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency awardees receive a certificate of advanced proficiency suitable for framing, a lapel pin, and recognition in PT in Motion (p. 51). In addition, recipients were recognized during APTA’s Honors and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 12, during the NEXT Conference and Exposition in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Meeting these eligibility requirements demonstrates that your members are progressing towards advanced knowledge and skill in a chosen area of work.

Thank you for the support that your chapter has provided to your PTA members in the pursuit of the education and experience needed to meet the requirements of this recognition.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Sadowski Honors and Awards Program Specialist, Member Services CC: Paul Hardin, CAE

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