Michigan Physical Therapy
A Publication of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association
Volume 42, No. 3 Fall 2015
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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Goals and Outcomes
Just like planning for our patients, we need to plan for our
profession in the context of the ever-changing and everchallenging health care environment to move forward
toward our vision: Transforming society by optimizing
movement to improve the human experience. The guiding
principles to help us achieve this vision include identity,
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quality, collaboration, value, innovation, consumerDPT, C/NDT
centricity, access/equity, and advocacy. These guidelines
are important for our individual physical therapy practices and they guide the
work of our professional association.
When I became MPTA president, I had specific goals in mind consistent with
our vision. Here are examples of goals and outcomes that the MPTA has
accomplished thus far and continues to work on:
1. Improve access to physical therapy in Michigan: Last year, SB
690 was signed into law, providing direct access to physical therapy
beginning January 1, 2015. In addition, Priority Health decided that
physical therapy without a prescription is a covered benefit (also
effective January 1, 2015).
1. Improve the operations of the MPTA: On January 1, 2015 the MPTA
began the transfer of association management services (AMS) from
AMR in Ann Arbor to APTA AMS. The website has been completely
redesigned. The depth, breadth, timeliness, and accuracy of content
has been greatly improved. Our MPTA Executive Director, Julia Rice,
is able to respond to member questions and requests effectively and
efficiently.
2. Improve the value of MPTA membership: Like many professional
associations, our membership is not what it could be. Various
segments of the physical therapy community have both common and
varying expectations from their professional association. MPTA has
a passionate Membership Committee working to identify how we
can improve value based on input from members and nonmembers.
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Chippewa
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Delta
NEW
MPTA District
Boundaries
for 2015.
Menominee
Emmet
Cheboygan
Presque Isle
Charlevoix
Montmorency
Otsego
Antrim
Alpena
Leelanau
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Benzie Traverse
Manistee Wexford Missaukee
Mason
Lake
Osceola
Oscoda
Roscommon Ogemaw
Clare
Newaygo
Mecosta
Gladwin
Gratiot
Muskegon
Ottawa
Allegan
Berrien
Kent
Barry
Ionia
Clinton
Eaton
Van
Buren
Kalamazoo Calhoun
Cass
St. Joseph Branch
Hillsdale
Tuscola
Saginaw
Shiawassee
Ingham
Jackson
Huron
Bay
Isabella Midland
Montcalm
Iosco
Arenac
Be sure to visit
www.MPTA.com
to view the new
District Map.
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Alcona
Sanilac
Genesee
Lapeer
Livingston
Washtenaw
Lenawee
St. Clair
Oakland Macomb
Wayne
Monroe
INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
Membership News____________ 3
Legislative News______________ 4
House of Delegates
and PT Day_________________ 6
Director News________________ 7
PAC News____________________ 7
MPTA Fall Conference ________ 8
District News________________ 10
School News_________________ 15
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WELCOME
TO OUR
NEW MEMBERS
Let’s all extend a big welcome to
the newest members of the MPTA
family! By joining the MPTA,
you have all taken a huge step
in growing as a professional and
investing in the future of your
profession. We thank you!
Aaron Milo Hahn, SPT
Alex Pieters, SPT
Alexander Michael Macken, SPT
Alexandra Timm, SPT
Alicia Ann Gillman, SPT
Allison Nosotti, SPT
Amanda E. Gutowski, SPT
Amanda Marleen Pfost, SPT
Amy Lang, PTA
Amy Williams, PTA
Andrew Giannetti, SPT
Ann Leolani DeHaven, SPTA
Anne Buffett, PT, DPT
Benjamin Philip Dwyer, SPTA
Benjamin Vaughn, DPT
Beth Ketchmark, PT, DPT
Betsey Maureen Stec, SPT
Cailee Gallagher, SPT
Cameron Faller, SPT
Cara Lindamood, PT, DPT
Caralyn Jeanette Debash, SPT
Casey L. Bernaiche, SPTA
Cassandra Marie Newington, SPTA
Catherine Ann Veeser, PT
Chase Hansen, PT, DPT
Christin Curtis, LAT, ATC, SPT
Christopher R. Eggleston, SPT
Clayton Burke Tomczyk, SPT
Colette Jean Schonfeld, PTA
Colleen Marie Burkhart, SPTA
Courtney Jo Garlanger, SPT
Dane Staples, SPT
Daniel Geer, PT
Daryl Moore, SPT
Debra Lee Budzeak, PTA
Derek Douglas Gokee, PT
Dionne Navoy, PTA
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Douglas Alan Eck, SPT
Elizabeth A. Skivers, SPTA
Emily Catherine Brooks, SPTA
Emily E. Elandt, PT, DPT
Emily Morse, SPTA
Emily Sue Monahan, SPT
Grace Anne Putintsev, SPTA
Heather Michelle Sobasky, SPTA
Holly Nicole Tipp, SPT
Hussain Riad Alqattan, PT, DPT
Jacob A. Brokenshaw, SPT
Jana Marie Blodgett, SPTA
Jesse Y. Kim, SPT
Jessica Ann Stoll, SPT
Jodi Wiersma, PTA
John Paul A. Padura, PT
Jonathan David Peitz, PTA
Joshua Allen Lamparski, SPTA
Justin Mongrain, SPT
Kacey Ann Morey, SPTA
Karen Metcalf, SPTA
Katherine Partyka, SPT
Katilyn Marie Moorehead, SPTA
Katrina Kerszykowski, PTA
Kelsey Hecht, SPTA
Kelsie Marie Kaiser, SPT
Kendra Rose Riker, SPTA
Khristine Marie Kirkbride, SPT
Kristal Leigh Popplewell, SPTA
Kristi Peroceschi, SPT
Laura Nelson, SPTA
Lauren Hamann, SPT
Lisa Marie Mays, SPTA
Loai A. Namoo, PTA
Lois Kay Van Tuinen, SPTA
Luke Creager, SPT
Maggie Marie Stein, SPT
Manpreet Singh Sandhu, SPTA
Matthew Kent Boyd, SPTA
Megan Elise Sievers, SPT
Melanie D. Koops, SPT
Melissa Marie Bemis, SPT
Michael Breidinger, PTA
Michael Hendin, SPTA
Michelle Bendewald, SPT
Michelle Couturier, SPT
Michelle M. Davenport, SPTA
Mickey Sanders, SPT
Nancy Gardiner, PTA
Nandhi S. Moorthy, PT, DPT
Natalie Marie Rojas, SPTA
Nathan August Geiersbach, SPTA
Nicholas Schroeder, SPT
Nicole Parmann, SPT
Nicole Renee Boufford, PTA
Patrick Charles Curran, SPT
Peggy Lin, PT
Rhane Martin, SPT
Riley Groenewoud, SPT
Rocio Palacios, SPTA
Rose Ursula Crampton, PT, DPT
Samuel Young, SPT
Sarah Jayne Sheehan, SPT
Sarah Jean Clark, PTA
Sarah Machalak, SPTA
Shelley Bleicher, SPTA
Sherlynda Bigayan Calvan, PT
Spencer C. Farrar, SPT
Stuart Martin Gagie, SPT
Susan Katz, SPT
tahsinur Rashid Choudhury, PT
Tamika LaNee Hawkins, SPT
Taylor Gorski, PTA
Taylor Kaitlin Marie Palmer, SPTA
Tenley Marion Roe, SPT
Terri A. Rusz, PTA
Thomas John LaClair, SPT
Tia M. Brown, PTA
Trevor Myers, PTA
Trisha Misiewicz, PT, DPT
Vinit Gupta, PT
Vishal N. Bhavnagari, PT, MPT
Wendy Lynn Weckstein, PT
This list was pulled from March
2015 to July 2015, and may not
include all new members from
July. We apologize if you are a
new member and your name is
not included. Please know how
much we value you!
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Michelle R. Morron, PT, DPT, Membership Chair
MPTA will be continuing the Career Starter Dues
program. All students who are about to graduate and early
professionals should take note! What does this mean? It
means cheaper and more affordable membership dues for
you! All that you need to do is be an APTA and MPTA
member when you graduate and maintain that membership
without letting it lapse. Career Starter Dues saves you
50% (up to $270) off your national and chapter dues in
your first year postgraduation. You also receive a free
registration to APTA’s NEXT Conference and Exposition.
Additionally, MPTA and APTA currently are offering a
limited-time pilot opportunity for eligible members, 2–4
years postgraduation, to save on membership renewal.
(The pilot has been approved through 2018 and is subject
to change by the APTA Board of Directors.) The discounts
for the pilot are as follows:
• 40% off national and participating chapter dues,
second-year postgraduation
• 30% off national and participating chapter dues,
third-year postgraduation
In other news, MPTA membership is trending upward!
That’s right, for the past several months, MPTA
membership numbers per month are higher than this time
in 2014! Congratulations to our organizational leaders
for a job well done, and of course, a huge thank you to
our members. We can’t tell you enough how important
your membership is and how exciting it is to be part of a
growing organization. Let’s continue to spread the word on
how great MPTA is so we can continue this positive trend
and have a bigger voice as a profession. More and more
professionals are joining, so get on board before you miss
out on something special! ■
Congratulations
to Shannon Kleinert for being
recognized by APTA as an
emerging leader. Look for more
information in the October issue
of PT in Motion. ■
• 20% off national and participating chapter dues,
fourth-year postgraduation
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LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Craig Miller, PT, Legistlative Director
The Michigan Physical Therapy
Association (MPTA) and the American
Physical Therapy Association
(APTA) have not experienced any
deceleration of legislative activity in
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recent months. MPTA has a critical
issue, House Bill 4712 (HB4712), in
front of state legislators right now. MPTA leadership has
sent communications to inform the membership of this
legislation, which would add chiropractors to the list of
individuals who can prescribe physical therapy. MPTA
is opposed to HB4712 and appreciates the grass roots
efforts that numerous members have taken to prevent this
legislation from moving forward. Currently, HB4712 is in
the House Health Policy Committee (HPC) and, much like
we dealt with during our Direct Consumer Access efforts,
the bill would have to be voted out of committee to go to
the full House for a vote. MPTA has provided testimony
to the HPC and reached out, to no avail, to the Michigan
Association of Chiropractors in crafting legislation that
would be appropriate and meaningful for the people of
Michigan. The current model of a collaborative health
care system where health professionals can freely refer
patients to one another to address the needs of health
care consumers would take a step backwards if it were
to continue to utilize an outdated prescriptive delivery
model. MPTA has a wide range of reasons why legislators
should vote no on HB4712, and I encourage all members
to keep updated by visiting the MPTA Legislative page
(www.mpta.com/legislative/). MPTA is also continuing to
work on other legislative priorities to develop a working
relationship with legislators and regulatory officials, as well
as to continue to investigate the feasibility of fair copays
for consumers of physical therapy services.
APTA has finalized the legislative priorities for the 114th
Congress, and I encourage you to visit the advocacy section
on APTA’s website to view the updated information.
Also, keep an eye out for the MPTA fall report later in
this issue. APTA has acknowledged the passage of SGR
reform, which included an extension of the therapy cap
exceptions process through December 31, 2017. The grass
roots efforts of APTA members should be acknowledged,
as it is only with these efforts that success can be achieved!
APTA continues to provide its membership with the ability
to take action and keep legislators informed of important
issues. MPTA will continue to provide updated information
on the legislative issues that impact the physical therapy
profession. Thank you for the work you do, and remember,
say no to HB4712! ■
FEDERAL AFFAIRS LIAISON REPORT
Matt Likins, PT, MPT, OCS, Federal Affairs Liaison
In case anyone ever wonders if they get their money’s
worth from their APTA membership, imagine 1,100
physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants
(PTAs) from all 50 states meeting with congressman and/or
key staffers of 340 representatives and all 100 senators in
1 jam packed morning to advocate for our patients and our
profession. We had over 20 representatives from Michigan
alone! It was a wonderful day to see the enthusiasm of our
PTs, PTAs, and students. The Michigan contingent was
able to meet with a key staffer of Senator Stabenow and
with Senator Peters himself. (I even sat across the aisle
from him on the flight home and got to talk a little more
therapy.) We also met with representatives and staff from
all of the Michigan districts.
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This advocacy is one of the big perks of supporting
APTA (and the PAC). Surveys have shown that visits by
real constituents are one of the biggest factors affecting
decisions made by legislators. In fact, since the APTA
Federal Advocacy Forum, both Senators Stabenow
and Peters have signed on as cosponsors of the Prevent
Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (S. 313) of 2015!
APTA did a wonderful job coordinating all these visits and
providing wonderful training for the members before the
Hill visits.
A big thank you to all that participated! Please assist their
efforts by reaching out to your legislators using the APTA
Action App (free on Android/iPhone) and/or by visiting the
APTA Advocacy page. ■
CHIEF DELEGATE REPORT
Cam Williams, PT, DPT, MS, Chief Delegate
The 2015 House of Delegates meeting in National Harbor,
Maryland, was extremely productive. Several substantive
motions were passed and we elected a new president of
APTA, Sharon Dunn.
The following are some motion highlights:
RC 3-15 amended the APTA bylaws to grant components
the option of amending their bylaws to provide a full vote
for PTA members.
As for motions proposed by Michigan, Michigan
batted 1,000:
The Michigan motion RC 12-15, the role of the physical
therapist in diet and nutrition, was passed.
The language developed for the Michigan motion RC
9-15, medically necessary physical therapist services, was
incorporated in the Board of Directors’ motion RC 8-15,
Delivery of Value-Based Physical Therapist Services.
These motions were developed by Chris Wilson and
were well received by the house. Well done Chris and the
Michigan delegation for their substantive accomplishments.
To see the entire summary of the 2015 House of Delegates
motions, find the Post House Packet 2015 on the House of
Delegates community page (http://communities.apta.org/p/
co/ly/gid=16) under House Resources.
The chief delegate thanks the MPTA president, delegates,
and PTA caucus representative for their dedicated service
and time away from their family and work. David Perry
gets a special thumbs up for his service over so many
years. Thank you, Dave! The 2016 House of Delegates is
scheduled for Nashville, Tennessee. If you have any other
questions or comments about the House of Delegates, you
can email me at [email protected]. ■
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE continued from page 1
An equally passionate Conference Committee is
working on continuing to provide high quality
professional development, dissemination of
research results, and opportunities to network with
our colleagues. The MPTA membership voted for
new district boundaries last year and we have a
cadre of new and seasoned district leaders working
to bring value on a local level. The Legislative
and Reimbursement Committees are tirelessly
advocating for our patients/clients in Lansing,
in DC, and with various payers.
3. Communicate the value of MPTA membership: The
MPTA membership passed the 2015–2020 strategic
plan last spring and has become the foundation as we
serve our members and bring in PTs/PTAs who have
drifted away from membership.
It costs $295 per year for a PT to belong to APTA
($190 for PTAs) and $125 per year to belong to the
MPTA ($65 for PTAs). So, $420 ($255 for PTAs) per
year total! That’s just 0.5% of the median PT salary in
Michigan and 0.46% of the mean PTA salary. Yes, the
decimal is in the right place.
MPTA participates in the Early Career Starter Dues
pilot program to help our new graduates afford their
membership. The good news is that the membership
numbers in Michigan are beginning to increase.
4. Facilitate succession planning for MPTA leadership:
The accomplishments of MPTA do not occur without
leaders. MPTA has been actively recruiting and
developing our volunteer leaders. We have a number
of early career (1–5 years out of school) practitioners
who have become voluntary leaders of the MPTA.
MPTA has 2 PTAs in volunteer leadership roles and
we have several students in volunteer leadership roles
as committee and task force members. We are only
as strong as our members and our voluntary leaders.
Thank you!
There are many forces that impact our profession
(legislative, reimbursement, professional development,
communicating best practices, etc) that we cannot
shape as individuals acting alone. We all share in the
responsibility of communicating why belonging to
APTA/MPTA is critical. ■
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2015 HOUSE OF DELEGATES AND PT DAY
ON CAPITOL HILL FROM A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Anna Stickler, SPT
The 2015 House of Delegates and PT Day on Capitol
Hill in National Harbor, Maryland, was a fully packed
educational experience. The events provided amazing
experiences, and as a student, I am excited to share what I
brought home!
For the 2015 House of Delegates gathering, I was 1
of the 17 student ushers randomly selected to assist
over the course of the 3-day event, and I had no idea it
would be a life-changing trip. I was able to listen in on
discussions regarding the 23 motions presented and was
able to gain insight into the issues that are important to
the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). I
also became acquainted with the Michigan delegates and
their various roles. As a student, I tend to think we are
learning cutting edge research while looking towards the
path on which physical therapy is heading, but I forget
about listening to the expertise of physical therapists (PTs)
who have invested years in this career and the value of
understanding their viewpoints.
I originally wanted to go to House of Delegates to
familiarize myself with current events in APTA, to see
where the profession is heading, and to bring that back to
the classroom. In addition, this gathering brought to my
attention how many issues and ideas APTA is discussing
on a daily basis. I have realized that by becoming an active
member of the MPTA, I can be a part of these discussions
and can make a difference.
I never thought the event would create in me a deep desire
to become active in the MPTA and I certainly did not
think one of my dreams would include becoming elected
as a Michigan delegate someday, but this is exactly what
happened. I am excited to explore the different options that
are available to students to become active in the MPTA.
Anna Strickler and Crystal Lamb at PT Day on Capitol Hill.
The House of Delegates was an incredible experience,
emphasizing how important it is to become involved in
your profession on a state and national level, as well as how
easy it is to get involved.
I was able to share this experience at National Harbor
with another Michigan physical therapy student, Crystal
Lamb. She is currently active within the MPTA as the
core ambassador for the Student Relations Committee
(SRC) and has the following quote to bring back from her
experience on Capitol Hill:
It was completely invigorating to be surrounded by
those who shared my passion and were invested in
advancing the physical therapy profession! To all
students, I urge you to attend this event next year. It
is an amazing professional learning experience filled
with many networking opportunities. The visits with
my legislators on Capitol Hill gave me confidence
and assurance that although I am only 1 person,
I am needed, and I can make a difference! ■
EDITOR’S COMMENTS
Karen E. H. Grossnickle, PT, MS
As many of you may have read in the previous issue
of Shorelines, the process of producing the newsletter
is undergoing some modifications and changes. These
changes are intended to improve not only the delivery of
information, but also to share more about what activities
members are engaged in. To that end, we are requesting that
members consider photographing activities and submitting
them with descriptions, especially those that market
or advocate the profession in any of the roles physical
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therapists play. Photos and brief descriptions can be
submitted in electronic format directly to the MPTA office.
It would be great to share information about meetings,
student and educational service activities, and social
events sponsored by the districts, for example. Members
are interested in what is going on around the state and
pictures can tell the story in a snapshot. We look forward
to including more photos in upcoming issues.
PAC SHORELINES NEWS
Support PT-PAC’s $20 campaign.
Your profession and patients are
worth it.
Be a player, not a spectator, in
physical therapy!
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT, MPT-PAC Chair
The MPT-PAC will be hosting a 9-hole scramble/fundraiser
prior to the MPTA Fall Conference at Crystal Mountain.
The event will be held on Friday, October 16, with first
tee-off at 9:30 am. Cost to golf is $25 and registration is
open at www.mpta.com.
Spouses are welcome to attend, as are golfers of all
abilities. Form your own foursome or sign up as a single
and we will pair you up. Please sign up early so that we can
get a head count submitted. There will be fabulous prizes
for various contests.
Sign up today and support MPT-PAC!
•
Based on a recent survey of APTA members, more than
77% of your colleagues said they would contribute $20
to PT-PAC (Political Action Committee) on a yearly basis
to help pass our legislative priorities in Congress. •
Legislative issues are always active at both the federal
and state level.
•
Please donate a minimum of $20 each to:
•
PT-PAC: Our federal PAC engages on issues at the
Congressional level.
•
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www.ptpac.org/support_ptpac
MPT-PAC: Our state PAC engages on issues at the
state level.
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www.mptpac.org/political-action-committee/
DIRECTOR NEWS
Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, GCS,
Director for Conferences
Join us for a weekend of family fun in Crystal
Mountain this October for the MPTA Fall Conference.
There will be many events this weekend in Crystal
Mountain, including the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike
Classic, fall color tours, and harvest day fun. The
Conference Committee has done a great job of planning
the Fall Conference and has an excellent and diverse
set of educational sessions and events lined up! We
have several special guests, including the APTA
Secretary, Laurie Hack, from Temple University in
Pennsylvania coming to give attendees an update on the
latest information on what is occurring nationally with
the profession and to provide an educational session
on evidence-based practice. We are also featuring a
preconference seminar on Health Behavior Coaching
Skills for Physical Therapists, which is valued at
over $200, but is being offered at no cost to PTs in
Michigan. (Breakfast, lunch, and course materials are
offered at a nominal cost.) When this free educational
session was offered in Minnesota, slots filled up
quickly, so register early to reserve your spot!
The MPT-PAC is offering a special golf outing at one
of the world-class Crystal Mountain golf courses on
Friday morning. Bring your clubs and register for this
event early! The MPTA is also organizing a fall colors
walking tour and a PT Pub Night on Friday night to
give you a chance to catch up with old friends and
make some new ones in a relaxed social setting. (Don’t
forget your walking shoes!) Visit www.mpta.com for
registration information.
Save the date for the 2016 MPTA Spring Conference
and Student Conclave, held April 1–2 at the Comfort
Inn and Convention Center in Mount Pleasant.
Educational programming is being finalized and an
agenda will be available shortly after the MPTA Fall
Conference has concluded. We are currently accepting
proposals for the 2016 Spring Conference. If you or
anyone you know is interested in speaking, check out
the call for proposals page in this issue of Shorelines.
The 2016 Fall Conference will be held in Holland on
October 14 and 15.
Sincere thanks to our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors,
volunteers, MPTA leaders, and especially to each and
every one of our conference committee volunteers for
their countless hours and dedication to moving our
profession forward and making MPTA’s conferences
some of the best in the nation!
See you in Crystal Mountain!
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2015 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Innovate and Collaborate October 16-­‐17, 2015 * Crystal Mountain Resort Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 23 APTA/MPTA Membership Number: ______________________________________________________________ Name/Credentials: ______________________________________________________________________ Nickname for Badge_____________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: ___________________________ E-­‐mail:_______________________________________ Employer’s Name (if applicable): ______________________________________________________________ Member Full Full Fri 10/16 Fri 10/16 Sat 10/17 Sat 10/17 Fee Type Conference* Conference* PM only PM Only Early Bird (after 9/23) selected Early Bird (after 9/23) Early Bird (after 9/23) PT Members $225 $35 $190 $150 $25 $125 PTA Members $150 $35 $110 $100 $25 $75 Student Members $100 $25 $75 $65 $15 $50 Non-­‐
Members $340 $60 $280 $230 $40 $190 Extra Items from below *Full Conference Registration includes the Awards Dinner Final Total: _________ Additional Registration Options: _____ Attend the Health Behavior Coaching Skills for Physical Therapist Course Friday, October 16, 9am – 12:30pm This course is open to PT members at no cost – Limited capacity _____ Purchase a box lunch for Friday 10/16 – Cost: $20 _____ Attend Awards Dinner (Friday 10/16 4:30 – 6:30 pm) -­‐ $35 _____ MPT-­‐PAC Golf Outing (Friday 10/16 9:30am – 12:00pm) -­‐ $25 _____ Yes, I give permission to use any photos taken at the conference Payment: You can register by calling 703-­‐706-­‐8503, or you can mail this registration form with your check to: MPTA 1055 North Fairfax St, Suite 205 Alexandria, VA 22314-­‐1488 Online Registration will be available soon. Credit Card information cannot be accepted via email. Checks should be made payable to: MPTA. This registration form must be received with payment in full and must be postmarked by September 23, 2015. Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be allowed until 10/5/2015. Cancellation after that date will be non-refundable. Name substitutions will be
allowed. Please complete this form completely and mail to MPTA, 1055 N. Fairfax St. Ste. 205, Alexandria, VA 22314 or register on-line at
www.mpta.com. *All confirmations will be sent via email unless otherwise requested. PHOTO DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that this registration
form also serves as an agreement to appear in photographs taken at the 2015 MPTA Fall Conference. And that these photos may be used for
publicity or general information purposes and may be seen by the general public. Questions? Email the MPTA office at [email protected] or call 703706-8503.
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Thu Oct 15 6:00 Fri 9:00 Oct 16 8:15 9:00 Registration Open for Health Behavior Coaching Skills Preconference 12:30 Health Behavior Coaching Skills for Physical Therapists (Sponsored preconference–FREE $200 value!) — Beth Black, PT, DSc; MarySue Ingman, PT, DSc — Box lunch $20 — 3.5 CEUs toward relicensure 9:00 11:30 12:30 MPTA Board of Directors Meeting – Members welcome Research Day Agenda Platform Presentation (4) Ortho Platform Presentation (4) General Practice 1:30 Poster Judging/Viewing/Exhibit Hall Open — Posters to remain up until Saturday at 2:00 pm – 40+ evidence-­‐based posters! 4:30 4:30 6:30 7:00 6:30 7:00 10:00 Sat Oct 17 7:00 9:00 8:00 9:15 9:15 10:00 10:00 10:15 10:15 11:45 11:45 12:15 12:15 1:00 1:00 2:30 2:30 2:45 2:45 4:45 Registration/Exhibit Hall Open – Poster set-­‐up for poster presenters Platform Presentation (4) Neuro 3:00 MPT-­‐PAC 9-­‐Hole Scramble Golf Outing 9:30–12:00 pm — Crystal Mountain Golf Course $25 golf fees/PAC contributions welcome 12:30 1:30 3:30 Assistive Devices for Effective Pain Education in Physical Pediatric Clients: What the Therapy Practice — Leonard Van Evidence Tells Us — Jennifer Gelder, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS Sansom, PT, MPT, PhD, MS Rehabilitation Technologies and Their Impact on PT Practice — Sujay Galen, PT, PhD Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall Open Award Dinner Banquet Break PT Pub Night — 2-­‐mile fall color tour sunset walk and PT Pub night afterward MPTA Fall Conference Registration/Exhibit Hall Membership Meeting Registration/Exhibit Hall Inez Peacock Keynote Speech — Janet Downey: “Physical Therapy, How Far We’ve Come! – What’s NEXT?!” Non Contested Exhibit Hall Weaving the Literature Into Integrated Approach to Balance Your Practice: Evidence-­‐Based Training and Falls Prevention, Part 1 — Success Stories for Implementing Direct Clinical Practice — Laurita Hack Osa Jackson Schulte, PT, PhD, Access in Michigan: A How-­‐to Manual — Jake PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA GCFP/AT; Linda Holmes, PT, MS, Jakubiak Kovacek, PT, and panel discussion (Invited national speaker!) Integrated Manual Therapy, GCFP Non-­‐Contested Exhibit Hall with Boxed Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall – Attend a Roundtable Meeting – Bring your lunch! Public Exhibit Hall Open Reimbursemen Membership Relations Legislative t Roundtable Roundtable Roundtable Roundtable House of Delegates Integrated Approach to Balance Oncology Rehab Best Tools You Can Use: Emergency Department PT Training and Falls Prevention, Practices: A Panel Summit of Enhancing Evidence-­‐
Fundamentals: Continuum Part 2 — Osa Jackson Schulte Clinical Best Practices From Based Practice in Cerebral of Care from Acute Care to PT, PhD, GCFP/AT; Linda Institutions Throughout Palsy, Part 1 — Lisa Outpatient Care — Jerson Holmes, PT, MS, Integrated Michigan – Hosted by Cindy Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, Jimenez, PT Manual Therapy, GCFP Pfalzer, PT, PhD PCS Meet with MPTA Leadership and Open Forum in Exhibit Hall Skin in the Game: A Review Tools You Can Use: Functional Exercise and of Wound Care Issues in Health Care Reform: Are You Enhancing Evidence-­‐
Program Design for Physical Outpatient Care — Meri Positioned to Succeed? — Based Practice in Cerebral Therapy — Bob Budai, PT, Goehring, PT, PhD, GCS, Craig Miller, PT; Cathleen Palsy, Part 2 — Lisa MPT, OCS; Tracy Urbain PT, CWS; Laura Kordick, PT, Johnson, OTR/L Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD, DPT DPT PCS www.mpta.com • Fall 2015 n 9
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DISTRICT NEWSAlger
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To get the latest in District News see the MPTA
website at www.mpta.com/districts
Mackinac
Dickinson
WESTERN DISTRICT
Delta
one percent (n = 103) of the respondents were current
members. Results will guide decision-making to best
serve our membership. The following are highlights
from the survey:
Kaelee Brockaway, PT, Western District Chair
Come one, come all to the 4th Annual MPT-PAC
Fundraiser!
• Most prefer communication via email
and/or Facebook.
Emmet
When: Saturday
September 12, 2015
Menominee
from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: The beautiful home of Western District
Vice-Chair Meri Goehring: 2100 Omena St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
• Over half preferred: Cheboygan
full or half-day meetings on
Saturdays (25% meeting and 75% professional
Presque Isle
development) during the fall, winter, and spring
seasons.Charlevoix
(Very few wanted summer courses.)
• Overwhelmingly, respondents preferred
local
MontWhat:
All food and drink will be donated by our hosts
Otsego
Antrim
speakers,
with course
fees of $200
or less. Alpena
morency
and a wonderful barbeque will be served. Leelanau
Suggested donation is $30 per member, which
• Course topics by greatest preference (in
includes a spouse. Children are also welcome
order): Ortho/manual therapy, evidence-based
if supervised by a parent. Suggested student
Grand
practice,
neuro, geriatrics,
Benzie Traverse
Kalkaska
Crawfordprofessional
Oscoda issues,Alcona
donation is $5. All donations over $100 will
documentation, and reimbursement.
receive special recognition on our Facebook
• Members want an online learning option and
page and in Shorelines.
emailed articles as modes
of learning.
Manistee Wexford
Missaukee RosIosco
common Ogemaw
RSVP: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MPTAPACEVENT
• There were numerous individual suggestions
Next Western District Meeting: for improving communication and conveying
November 5, 2015, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at Andrews
Arenac
information to members as well as how
we can
University in Berrien Springs. Speaker TBA.Mason
benefit of membership.
Lake facilitate
Osceolaand improve
Clare theGladwin
We have analyzed the suggestions and are working
Huron
The Western District needs your help! We are looking
diligently to integrate.
for meeting sponsors to provide food and beverages at
Bay
our District meetings! Any vendor, school, company,
The first webinar of the District was held in midOceana
Mecosta
Isabella
Midland
clinic, etc, is welcome to sponsor. If you would like Newaygo
June with 78 participants! “Proposed Professional
to sponsor or know of someone who would, please
Development Requirements” was covered by
Tuscola
email the Western District Chair Kaelee Brockway
MPTA President Sue Talley. A link to this webinar
at [email protected].
can be found
on the Eastern District’s Saginaw
webpage
Montcalm
Sa
Gratiot
(www.mpta.com).
The Western District will be holding elections Muskegon
for the
open seats of vice-chair and secretary in the upcoming
During the webinar, we shared the following planned
Lapeer
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elections. Are you interested in becoming more involved education events and meetings for the District forGenesee
the
Shiain your professional society? Please watch your emails
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of 2015 and beginning of 2016: wassee
Ottawa end Kent
for a call for nominations!
• “Concussion Management” course: September 19, Oakland Macom
2015, at the University of Michigan-Flint
EASTERN DISTRICT Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, Eastern District
Chair, and Mike Kinyon, Director
Allegan• The MPTA Eastern District leadership team has been
Van
busy with monthly meetings to plan events/activities
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for the rest of 2015 and into 2016, which we believe
will meet the needs of our members.
Ingham
Livingston
Barry Rehab”
Eaton
“Oncology
course: November 14, 2015,
at Macomb Community College
• “Neuro Rehab” course: End of January 2016,
in the Detroit
area
Jackson Washtenaw
Kalamazoo
Calhoun
• “Cardiovascular Assessment” course: May 14,
2016, at Oakland University
Branch registration
St. Joseph regarding
Lenawee
costs for
We would like to thank everyone that responded
to our
Hillsdaleand any
Cass Information
Berrien
attending
is
forthcoming
and
will
be
found
either on
online survey from the first quarter of this year. Seventy10 n Fall 2015 • www.mpta.com
Wayne
Monroe
Houghton
our Facebook page (MPTA Eastern
District), the MPTA website, through
Baraga
email blasts, or Shorelines. Join us
for these educational events!
Marquette
Iron
Lastly, as we continue to plan events
for our District, if you would likeAlger
to host a meeting or serve as an
educational speaker for a meeting,
please contact a District leader. We
Dickinson
welcome all to future meetings Delta
and
look forward to seeing you at the
MPTA Fall Conference or at an
Eastern District event.
Menominee
NORTHERN
DISTRICT
Tim Zipple, PT, DscPT, FAAOMPT,
Northern District Chair
Greetings, Northern District
members. We hope that everyone had
a wonderful summer enjoying the
beauty of Northern Michigan!
Earlier this summer, District Chair
Tim Zipple and District Vice-Chair
Chris Hinze traveled to National
Harbor, Maryland, to serve as
delegates to APTA’s House of
Delegates and to attend the APTA
NEXT Conference, as well as PT
Day on Capitol Hill. Drs Zipple and
Hinze met with representatives Dr
Dan Benishek and John Moolenaar
in Washington, DC, to advocate for
important legislative issues facing the
physical therapy profession and our
patients. In September, the Northern District
will be hosting its first full-day
continuing education course. Dr Jeff
Moore will be bringing his dynamic
and engaging teaching style to
Traverse City for a day of education
on manual therapy techniques for the
lumbar spine. The course is filling
up fast, so register today! See the
website below for a more detailed
course description and to register.
MPTA members save $50 by using
the code “MPTA” at checkout!
WHO’S WHO
AT MPTA
Lumbar Spine:
Manual Therapy Management
When: Saturday, September 19
Where:
Luce MI
Traverse City,
Cost:
$150 for MPTA
members Schoolcraft
2015 LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS
AND COMMITTEE LEADERS
President
Chippewa
Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Vice President
Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS
Bonus: Lunch provided with
Secretary
course registration
Karin Crute, PT
Treasurer
MPTA Northern District
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT
Director of Legislative Affairs
meeting/update provided
Craig Miller, PT
over lunch Register: www.
Director of Membership and
instituteofclinicalexcellence.com
Professional Development
Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS
Keep your eye on www.mpta.com EmmetDirector of Conferences
and the MPTA Northern District
Cheboygan
Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, GCS
Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
Director of Reimbursement
Isle
Martin Sytsema, PT,Presque
MSPT, OMPT,
mptanorth) for updates on future
CIMT, FAAOMPT
District meetings
CharlevoixDirector of Academic Relations
and events!
Debbie Ludwiczak, PTA, BBA
Director of Public
Relations
MontAlpena
UPPER PENINSULA
Antrim Otsego
morency
Suzanne Perkins,
PT, DPT
Mackinac
DISTRICT
Leelanau
DISTRICT CHAIRS:
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT, Upper
Peninsula District Chair
Eastern District Chair:
Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS
Grand Kalkaska Crawford
Benzie Traverse
Alcona
Western DistrictOscoda
Chair:
The Upper Peninsula
(UP) District
Kaelee Brockway, PT
will be hosting a clinical instructor
Northern District Chair:
credentialing course at Active
Tim Zipple, DScPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Ros-Peninsula
Physical Therapy
MarquetteMissaukee Upper
District Chair
ManisteeinWexford
Ogemaw
Iosco
common
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT
on September 18 and 19. Contact
Elizabeth Mostrom, PT, PhD,
KEY CONTACTS:
director of clinical education at
Executive Director Arenac
Central Michigan University, at
Julia Rice,
IOM, CAE
Mason
Lake
Osceola
Clare
Gladwin
[email protected] to
MPTA Editor:
Karen E. H. Grossnickle, PT, MS
register.
Huron
MPTA Assistant Editor:
Bay
Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANA
We are also currently looking for
MPTA Lobbyists:
Oceana interested in serving
Mecosta Isabella
Midland
individuals
Evelyn Sweeney & Bret Marr
the UP DistrictNewaygo
as a regional
MI Representative to the PTA CaucasTuscola
director. This involves a minimal
Benjamin Eggleston, PTA
time commitment and is a good
Chief Delegate
Montcalm
Saginaw
way to get more involved. We would
Gratiot
Cam
Williams, PT, DPT, MS
Speaker of the Membership Meeting
like toMuskegon
fill the Houghton/Hancock
Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANA
area and add someone from the
Lapeer
Federal Affairs Liaison
Genesee
Eastern UP. Contact the district
Matt Likins, PT, MPT,
Shia-OCS
chair if interested.
Ionia Clinton
Kent
Ottawa
wassee
MPTA MAILING ADDRESS:
Allegan
Van
Buren
Barry
Jackson
Washtenaw
Wayne
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Cass
St. Joseph Branch
Hillsdale
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Oakland Macom
1055 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 205
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703/706-8524 or
Ingham
800/999-2782
ext. 8524 Livingston
Eaton
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mpta.com
Kalamazoo Calhoun
Sa
Monroe
We are proud to announce the most recent contribution
that the MPTA has made to the Michigan Cancer
Consortium (MCC). Every 5 years, MCC creates a
cancer plan, which aims to provide measureable and
objective goals, strategies, and actions for organizations
throughout the state of Michigan. It is only through the
shared efforts of hospital systems, health departments,
insurance companies, and professional organizations that
we can hope to decrease the burden of cancer throughout
the state of Michigan.
We are extremely proud to announce that for the first time
in the history of MCC, “rehabilitation services” have been
added to the objectives and strategies for 2 of the goals:
(1) quality of life and (2) diagnosis and treatment. This is
a major advancement for the physical therapy profession,
which is now recognized statewide for its valuable role in
contributing to the quality of life for those diagnosed with
cancer (herein called cancer survivors).
The MPTA representatives to the MCC are: Deb
Doherty, PT, PhD (assistant professor, Oakland
University, and oncology rehabilitation specialist, Hills
and Dales General Hospital) and Reyna Colombo, PT
(director of rehabilitation services, Beaumont Health
Systems-Troy). They are “at the table” and fight hard
for the physical therapy profession to be recognized for
its contribution to improving quality of life for cancer
survivors. They encourage the increase in consultations,
screenings, and referrals to PTs throughout the state.
Please help advocate for the care that only the physical
therapy profession can provide for cancer survivors.
Across the continuum of care, PTs provide prevention
of and decrease the severity of all adverse side effects
that stem from cancer treatment. Let’s continue to make
a difference in the lives of cancer survivors!
MPTA 2016 SPRING CONFERENCE
Student Conclave:
April 1, 2016
Spring Conference:
April 2, 2016
Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites
2424 South Mission
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Just off of the Campus of Central Michigan University
Legislative updates, MPT-PAC social event
Update on professional development units required for relicensure.
Educational sessions on orthopedics, neurological conditions, manual therapy,
sports rehab, balance training, geriatrics, and more!
Stay tuned for more information at www.mpta.com.
Follow the MPTA on Facebook
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MPTA 2016 SPRING CONFERENCE
The Conference Committee of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association
hereby issue a
CALL FOR EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSALS
for the 2016 MPTA Spring Conference on April 2, 2016,
at the Comfort Inn Convention Center, 2424 South Mission Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Proposal Submission Deadline: October 30, 2015
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
MPTA2016SpringConference to submit
your educational session proposal.
Proposals for educational sessions must be submitted
online through MPTA’s conference proposal site. The
decision to accept a proposal, the final content, format,
and scheduling of any presentation rests with the
MPTA Board of Directors, as represented by the
MPTA Conference Committee.
Proposal submissions for educational sessions must contain
the following:
1.Title
2.Course description
3.Course learning objectives
4.Minimum of 5 current bibliographic references, no
more than 5 years old
5.Timed outline of content (including breaks)
6.Speaker information, including name, degrees/
credentials, institution, city, and state
7.Biographical information for each speaker
8.Key words
Important things to remember when submitting
your proposal:
• Speaker information will appear exactly as submitted
in all MPTA publications both in print and online.
Contact copresenters to ensure the accuracy of this
information before finalizing your submission. All
credentials should be listed under the “degree” field.
• Proposals may be for educational sessions for 1, 2, or 3
hours (hours offered based on availability of schedule).
• There is a 9,000 character limit for the text of your
submission. This does not include authors/institutions.
Titles should be no more than 100 characters.
Descriptions should not exceed 200 words.
• Selection of proposals will be based on the foundation
in evidence, clarity of proposal, probable interest
to participants, fiscal feasibility, and space and
time constraints.
• Proposals should reflect cultural and/or ethical
components related to clinical practice and research
as related to session content.
Thank you for considering submitting a proposal. For
additional questions about this process, please contact
MPTA Director for Conferences Chris Wilson, PT, DScPT,
DPT, GCS, at [email protected].
9.Teaching and evaluation methods
10. Recommended participant level
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Therapy Association
Institute for Education
and Research, Inc.
Donate to the MPTA Institute
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and awards are given out annually by the Institute to encourage research,
education and the advancement of the physical therapy profession.
Funding for the MPTA Institute comes from the Michigan Physical
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Community Foundation and donations made by individuals and
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KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Barbara J. Simmons, PTA, MEd
Kris Thompson, PT, PhD
Kellogg Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant
(PTA) Program is pleased to announce the recipients of the
2014-2015 Outstanding Clinical Instructor awards. During
the final 2 semesters of academic work, PTA students are
placed into 1 part-time and 3 full-time affiliations in which
they work under the direction of physical therapists (PTs)
and PTAs in the clinical setting. Of the dozens of clinical
instructors who provide the onsite training, 2 have been
chosen to receive this award.
Greetings from Oakland University. The physical
therapy program is pleased to welcome Chris Wilson,
PT, DPT, DScPT, GCS, as a full-time faculty member.
Chris received his MPT and DScPT degrees at Oakland
University and is the first recipient of the Graduate
Certificate in Oncology Rehabilitation. Congratulations
to Chris and to Dr Kornelia Kulig, Oakland graduate and
former faculty member, who recently received APTA
awards. Chris received the Signe Brunnström Award for
Excellence in Clinical Teaching and Kornelia received the
Helen J. Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to
Professional Literature.
Teri Proper, PTA, is employed by Agility Physical
Therapy & Sports in Portage. She earned her Associate of
Applied Science degree in physical therapy from Kellogg
Community College in Battle Creek, earned a “Recognition
of Advanced Proficiency” in the area of musculoskeletal
health from the American Physical Therapy Association
and is currently the head of dance medicine at the
Kalamazoo and Portage facilities. The areas of therapy
that she most enjoys are the performance arts rehabilitation
for dancers, gymnasts, and more. “I really enjoy that
population,” she says, “and feel I can make a huge impact
on their future.”
Gregg Tharge, PTA, CIMT, is employed through
Physical Therapy Services of West Michigan in
Kalamazoo. He has specialized in the area of manual
therapies and vestibular treatments. He received his
Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapy
from Kellogg Community College. His interests within
the field of physical therapy include vestibular-based
treatments and center on manual therapies for which he
received certification as a Certified Integrated Manual
Therapist in 2009. He has been an assistant instructor for
Great Lakes Seminars, a well-known training company
for physical therapy techniques, since 2010. He teaches on
topics such as sacroiliac and lumbar dysfunctions, as well
as functional strengthening techniques.
The Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT)
program was recently featured on the University’s website
for work in Spain and Sweden. OMPT Coordinator
Dr John Krauss has been working with universities in
those countries on adopting Oakland’s OMPT methods
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) Program
Thinking about completing a tDPT? Now is the time!
LAST CLASS WILL BE ADMITTED IN FALL 2016
Oakland University currently has a transitional DPT program for those
PTs who graduated with a bachelors or masters degree and wish to
obtain a doctoral degree in physical therapy. Students who have a
bachelors degree complete 30 credits and those with a bachelor’s
degree complete 26 credits.
As we anticipate that the number of individuals who wish to pursue
this option will decrease, we will only be admitting students into the
tDPT at Oakland until the Fall of 2016. We encourage anyone who is
interested in pursuing the tDPT to consider applying to the program in
the near future.
The tDPT is offered in conjunction with our certificate programs
and/or with other elective courses of your interest, with many courses
offered on-line, evenings or weekends. Most students complete the
program in 1 – 2 years on a part-time basis, depending on previous
course work. Students can begin the program in fall, winter or
summer. Information on and deadlines for applying can be found on
the Oakland University Graduate Admissions website at
http://www.oakland.edu/grad
Please contact Chris Stiller, the tDPT Program Coordinator, at
[email protected] if you have any questions or visit the Physical
Therapy web page at http://www.oakland.edu/shs/pt/
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for instruction. He solicited the help of Drs Melodie
Kondratek and Doug Creighton and other physical
therapy professionals to adapt the program to specifically
accommodate learner and patient individuality.
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Sara F. Maher, PT, DScPT, OMPT
Greetings from Wayne State University! In late August, we
will be welcoming 36 new students into our DPT program.
In addition, we would like to extend a warm welcome to 2
new faculty members.
Jennifer Dickson, PT, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, will be joining
our team beginning August 1 as a member of our clinical
faculty. Dr Dickson is a graduate of Oakland University
and has been the ACCE of Baker College of Auburn Hills
since 2012. She brings a wealth of clinical and academic
experience as both a CSCS and LSVT Big Certified.
Oakland DPT Class of 2015 Research Day.
Research Day was held in May and Dr Dan Vaughn, chair
of the Grand Valley State University’s Physical Therapy
Department and editor of the Journal of Manual and
Manipulative Therapy, was recognized as the visiting
scholar. Congratulations to the students in the DPT Class
of 2015 on completing and presenting their research.
Students and faculty will be presenting their research at
the MPTA Fall Conference. We hope alumni will join us
for the University Homecoming, to be held September
18–20, 2015. Information on weekend events can be
found at www.oakland.edu/homecoming.
Dr Dan Vaughn
recognized as the Visiting
Scholar by Dr Melodie
Kondratek, chair of the
Oakland University
Physical Therapy
Research Committee.
Nora Fritz, PT, PhD, NCS, will be joining WSU on
October 1 as a tenure track faculty member. Dr Fritz
graduated from The Ohio State University and is
completing her postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins
University and Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
Her research is focused on dual-task deficits in individuals
with neurologic disorders and the ability of rehabilitation
to address those deficits.
Our students have been extremely involved in our urban
mission. In April, a 5K fundraiser was organized by our
students for our pro-bono clinic (the DEW clinic). If you
are interested in helping out at the DEW clinic, please
contact Martha Schiller at [email protected].
Finally, thank you to all who served WSU over the past
year as part-time faculty members, clinical instructors,
proctors, and/or guest lecturers. You are our life-link to the
clinical community and we appreciate all that you do. If
you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please
contact Sara Maher at [email protected].
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
Bill Scott, PT, MSPT
Family Spirit
Andrews University Department of Physical Therapy
would like to congratulate the Class of 2015 on their
completion of their DPT degrees. We are proud of their
accomplishments and look forward to seeing them flourish
in their careers. We also welcome the incoming Class of
2018 to campus and look forward to having them as part
of our family.
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Servants’ Heart
Many of our students are
involved in community
service and leadership. DPT
students in our program have
been involved in medical
screenings in local free
clinics, youth group
leadership in churches,
bilingual outreach programs, and as soccer coaches for
local recreation departments. We appreciate their dedication
to giving back to our community though service.
Inquisitive Mind
We say farewell to our research coordinator, Dr Lori
Walton, PT, DPT, PhD, CLT. We appreciate her service,
passion, and commitment to research and to our students
here at Andrews. We wish her the best in her new
endeavors.
We are pleased to welcome Dr Sozina D. Katuli, DrPH,
as our new research coordinator. Dr Katuli comes to us
from Loma Linda University in Southern California. She
received her Doctor of Public Heath degree from Loma
Linda in 2013 and has expertise in epidemiology research
and maternal/children’s health programs.
Andrews’ postprofessional program
is pleased to welcome Darwyn
Bartsch, PT, DPT, back to campus.
He will be offering the “Pediatric
Motor Learning” course on
September 25. If you are interested
in this course, please contact Amy
Maydole at 269/471-6305, or online
at www.andrews.edu/shp/pt/postpro.
DELTA COLLEGE
Chris Hausbeck, PT, DPT
The Delta College physical therapist assistant (PTA)
program has had a busy year so far. Several of our
students attended the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)
in Indianapolis in February we welcomed the CAPTE
onsite review team in late April, watched our second-year
students graduate in May, invited 21 new students to join
the program in June, and watched our students organize a
Rifle River cleanup project in July. The program faculty
would like to congratulate the 17 incredibly bright and
eager young professionals that earned their degree on May
1. You have all worked hard and we couldn’t be more
proud. Congratulations Delta College PTA Class of 2015!
The students and faculty would like to recognize Scott
Garzell, PTA, as recipient of the second annual Award
for Outstanding Achievement as a PTA student. Scott
exemplifies all of APTA’s value-based behaviors for the
PTA and is well deserving of the honor.
The PTA Student Club has continued with its development
of Project SHARED (Students Helping Area Residents
Exchange Devices). In this program, the students work
to collect new and gently used assistive devices from
individuals who no longer need them. The PTA students
and faculty then issue these devices to community
members in need while providing free gait training/
instructions for use. Area residents or clinicians wishing
to donate devices or inquire about obtaining a device for
Physical Therapist Traveler and Staff Physical Therapist
positions available at Beaumont Health.
The “TRAVELER’ physical therapist position MUST BE
FLEXIBLE TO ADAPT TO A VARIETY OF WORK SETTINGS
AND PATIENT MIX. This position is responsible for travel
to various closely related sites including ambulatory and
acute care to evaluate, assess and initiate appropriate
physical therapy treatments. This position requires
a flexible and excellent communicator with strong
differential diagnosis and treatment skills. Experience
is recommended.
Supervises assigned support staff. Collaborates with intra
and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient
care. collaborates with patient, family, significant other
in treatment and in discharge planning. Required qualifications: Michigan State License in Physical
Therapy. BLS certification, through the American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s or Doctorate Degree.
Salary will be based upon experience level with an
additional financial incentive for the traveler role.
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a patient should contact Chris Hausbeck For programing
inquiries or comments, contact Chris Hausbeck at
[email protected] or 989/686-9316. Please
spread the word to help those in need!
For program inquiries or comments. contact Chris
Hausbeck at [email protected] or
989/686-9316.
• Professor Lisa Kenyon gave a presentation at
the American Society of Engineering Education
Annual Conference.
• Professor Daniel Vaughn gave a presentation during
Research Day at Oakland University.
• Professor Lisa Kenyon, Marci Westman (2014 graduate),
and Allie Schmeltzer (2015 graduate) were awarded
a $500 grant from the MPTA Institute for Education
and Research.
• Professor Meri Goehring and Crystal Lamb (Class
of 2016) participated in PT Day on Capitol Hill.
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2015 Delta College PTA graduates with Program Director Chris
Hausbeck, PT, DPT.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bonni Kinne, PT, MSPT, MA
We recently bid farewell to the Class of 2015. During
their graduation celebration on July 14, the Best Platform
Presentation award was given to Maureen Case, Megan
Colby, and Tamara Kas, who completed their research
under the guidance of Professor Daniel Vaughn. The Best
Poster Presentation award was given to Daniel Hanks and
Patrick Lawrence, who completed their research under
the guidance of Professor Mary Lomonaco-Harig. Next
year, 2 members of this class, Megan Kaiser (neurologic
physical therapy) and Allie Schmeltzer (pediatric physical
therapy), will be completing a residency program at
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. This past spring,
2 members of the Class of 2016 (Emilee Anderson and
Courtney Brewis) were awarded the David Daniels
Scholarship. Four members of the Class of 2017 (Sarah
Fuglseth, Emily Kern, Stacey Omiljan, and Anna Stinson)
also received recent scholarships.
In other news:
• Courtney Brewis (Class of 2016) qualified for the 2016
Olympic Marathon Trials.
• Scott Miller (Class of 1998) received the second annual
Outstanding Alumnus Award.
• Professor Mary Green was appointed to the APTA
Ethics and Judicial Committee.
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BAKER COLLEGE
Patricia Willmarth, PT, MS, C/NDT
The physical therapist assistant (PTA) program at Baker
College of Auburn Hills was granted full accreditation
status in late 2014 for a 5-year term. The program admitted
24 students in the winter and will graduate those students
this fall.
The students have been preparing for their first part-time
clinical experiences during spring and summer terms. We
are appreciative of the clinical instructors, lab assistants,
guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty that have made the
curriculum outstanding for student success.
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The PTA program is proud to announce the addition
of 2 new adjunct faculty:
The annual CCCE/CI meeting was well attended on May 6.
The Mid Michigan Community College (MMCC) Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program faculty showed
appreciation to the clinical education (CE) faculty for their
dedication in guiding PTA students in clinical practice and
achieving professional skills. It is through their efforts that
the PTA Program continues to be highly successful. The
faculty here seeks input from the CE faculty in further
developing the PTA Program.
Dr Deneen Carter, PT, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, will be
teaching the “Therapeutic Exercise II” course this
summer, and Dr Sarah Knipper, PT, DPT, will be teaching
the “PTA Techniques II” course in the summer quarter.
The PTA Class of 2015 has participated in many servicelearning opportunities, including multidisciplinary teaching
and learning with nursing students on campus, assisting
with high school tour groups, and teaching backpack safety
and proper lifting techniques for adults and children at the
Baker College Annual Health Fair in May 2015.
Crystal Parker, PTA, BS
We increased awareness of those attending by presenting
on direct access legislation and the proposed professional
development requirements for licensure.
The MMCC PTA Program graduated a cohort of 19
students on May 9, 2015. Several are already employed,
having taken the National Physical Therapy Examination
(NPTE) in April. Orientation for the incoming cohort
occurred on June 24. We anticipate a highly successful
Class of 2017!
The faculty would like to thank the adjunct faculty in
assisting us with their commitment to educating the PTA
students and sharing their career experiences with them.
Their service to the students is highly valued. Angela
Agosta, PT, DPT, teaches Neurological and Pathological
Conditions course, and Beth Riley, PT, teaches the
Orientation to Physical Therapy course. Recently, Jennifer
Root, PT, DPT, reduced her teaching responsibilities in
the PTA Program. Jennifer was instrumental in developing
the Kinesiology course and provided students additional
study sessions to maximize their success. She will continue
to assist with data collection courses in the topics of
goniometry and MMT. We wish her well in her expanding
responsibilities at MidMichigan Health.
Baker College Annual Health Fair, May 2015.
Some of the PTA students also attended the recent MPTA
Student Conclave and are excited to become involved
members of the association after graduation.
Baker College PTA programs will host Clinical Educator’s
Appreciation Day on October 23, 2015, on their Flint
Campus. This event is free to all clinical instructors
and will offer CEUs in pain management. This is an
outstanding opportunity to network with other clinicians
and get to know the academic staff at Baker College.
Please explore more information about the MMCC PTA
Program at www.midmich.edu/pta.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN–FLINT
Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA
Summer has been a great time to celebrate physical therapy
education at Michigan!
The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce
that 2 postprofessional residencies received accreditation
through the American Board of Physical Therapy
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Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE)! The
Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency, coordinated by Dr
Carol Daly, is completed in collaboration with Milestones
Pediatric Rehabilitation, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital,
and Pediatric Rehabilitation at the Commonwealth,
all of the University of Michigan Health System. The
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, coordinated
by Dr Laura Smith, is completed in collaboration with
MedSport Domino’s Farms of the University of Michigan
Health System.
The Department continues to serve others through the
following local and international service opportunities:
• Practicing assessment and treatment skills while
working with community-dwelling adults with a
neurological disease/disorder
• Partnering with the Advanced Physical Therapy
Center in Grand Blanc in the Longest Day of PT
event to raise funds for the pro-bono clinic (PT
Heart), awareness for the profession, and to provide
mentorship to the students
• An interprofessional education experience with SVSU
OT students
• A burn simulation experience in the metabolic course
• A 2-week international service-learning/global studies
trip to Honduras in August
• Wellness screens at the Senior Power Day at
Crossroads Village
• A service-learning project by a tDPT student in
Nigeria titled, “Overweight and Obesity Among
Children Aged 6 to 10 Years in a Private Primary
School in Port Harcourt”
• Collaborating with the MPTA Eastern District to offer
a course on concussion management on September 19
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MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Anar Guru, PT, DPT, Program Coordinator
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mott
Community College is proud to announce our most recent
graduates, who received their diplomas at commencement
on May 2, 2015:
• Chris Becroft
• Barbara Larson
• Jodi Charles
• Jennifer Lengemann
• Aubrey Davis
• Sharon McCully
• Lindsay Desmet
• Adam Norman
• Kyle Eager
• Ricky Poling
• Nicole Erickson
• Jessica Souder
• Beth Haley
• Tammie Sparkman
• Casey Hawkins
• Tabitha Terry
• Michael Hendricks
• Meribeth Thering
• Deshaun Jackson
• Kaitlin Wizynajtys
Additionally, we would like to recognize a graduate,
Deshaun Jackson, who received the Breaking Traditions
Award and Scholarship from the State of Michigan for
great achievement and service by a nontraditional student.
Congratulations to all!
Mott Community College Class of 2015.
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
J. Tim Zipple, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
We started a second cohort of students for our satellite
program at Michigan Tech University in Houghton. The
Houghton students began their summer studies in Mount
Pleasant and then traveled to Houghton to continue their
studies for the remainder of the didactic programming.
We are in the process of examining the outcomes of the
students who completed the inaugural year of the distance
synchronous learning program.
Physical Therapist opportunities available in the
Metro Detroit area.
Full time, Part time, and contingent positions!
Clinic Director position with sign on bonus open to
PTs with supervisory experience!
Some the of perks of being a valued TheraMatrix
team member includes a competitive salary,
comprehensive benefits package, licensure
reimbursement, paid APTA dues, paid time off, and a
continuing education allowance!
We will have another Recognition and Awards Ceremony
at CMU this fall, recognizing our students for outstanding
performance and wishing them well as they move towards
their 2 long-term clinical rotations in the fall and spring
semesters. Our invited speaker this year will be Rebecca
Craik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, professor and dean of the College
of Health Sciences at Arcadia University.
For faculty news, we have hired Caroline Gwaltney, PT,
MS, CWS, as regional clinical coordinator for the Upper
Peninsula. She has previously acted as adjunct faculty
in the Houghton area for courses in our curriculum. The
faculty is actively seeking 2 additional faculty members
to join our team to replace retired and soon-to-be-retired
faculty positions in the areas of neuromuscular and
musculoskeletal dysfunction. In other news, the CMU
Physical Therapy Student Organization (PTSO) had
another outstandingly successful Stomp Out MS 5K Run/
Walk event to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society in the
spring semester, with over 300 participants raising over
$5,000. They continue to manage Hands for Health, our
pro-bono clinic in the Health Professions Building.
Lastly, the students are proud of the Women’s Intermural
Basketball Team that won the Intermural Championship
game in the spring semester. Way to go!
Embrace work / life balance! No weekend hours!
Consider the benefits of our supportive yet
independent work environment, national network
affiliation, and our 33+ years of success with 13
outpatient clinics.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.theramatrix.com
Call 248-333-3335 Ext 132
Forward resume to 248-333-0295
Email: [email protected]
Color toss after the CMU PT Student Organization Stomp Out MS
5k Run/Walk.
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Balance Through Self Awareness: An Integrated Approach to Balance Habilitation© November 14-­‐15, 2015 8:30am-­‐5pm Osa Jackson Schulte PHDPT,GCFP/AT Linda Holmes BSc PT, MSc IMT,GCFP BALANCE HABILITATION: * causing new learning in functional balance responses in various positions * demonstration / laboratory practice of balance assessment and self-­‐awareness exercises (neurological facilitation, soft tissue mobilization, positional release, skeletal weight shifts, functional therapeutic exercise) to promote perception action coupling. * HEP model/ Balance Enhancement Exercises (BEE) CD *Documentation/reimbursement criteria . CEU 16.0 contact hours (Approved by FPTA/CE Broker) Target audience: PT, PTA, OT, OTA, ATC Tuition Individual registration $399 Group of 3 or more $365/person Location Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital 2333 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192, Multipurpose Room A&B, (Free parking in visitor lot in front of hospital) Mail registration to Gift of Balance/Osa Jackson PC, 5386 Bronco Dr, Clarkston, MI 48346 or go to www.giftofbalance.org and register. 586.484.0549 www.mpta.com • Fall 2015 n 23
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