Michigan Physical Therapy
A Publication of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association
Volume 42, No. 2 Summer 2015
Keweenaw
Houghton
PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT, PhD(c) – MPTA President
Ontonagon
Baraga
Gogebic
Marquette
Have you noticed?
MPTA has a new logo!
Luce
Don’t Forget…
Chippewa
Alger
Iron
Schoolcraft
Dickinson
Mackinac
Delta
NEW
MPTA District
Boundaries
for 2015.
Menominee
Emmet
Cheboygan
Presque Isle
In March, the MPTA sponsored a contest to design a
new logo that would be used to brand the MPTA as the
professional association representing physical therapists,
physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy
Sue Talley PT,
in the state of Michigan, working together to empower our
DPT, C/NDT
patients and clients to optimize movement to improve their
ability to participate in life. Whew! That was a long sentence!
A team of MPTA members, including 2 students, worked through a multistep
process within a very tight timeframe to provide designers with insight into
our profession and feedback on logos as they were submitted. The process
culminated the weekend of the MPTA Student Conclave and Spring Conference.
The MPTA Board of Directors (BOD) judiciously narrowed the field down
to 3 logos at their Friday BOD meeting. Participants at the Student Conclave
and the Spring Conference were able to give feedback by “voting” for their
favorite logo. In addition, an email was sent to MPTA members that weekend for
feedback on the logo options and they were posted on Facebook. It was a tough
call to choose only 1 design when all 3 were outstanding. The taskforce met
again on the Tuesday following the conference to make the final decision and
gave us a winner! Thank you to all who contributed to the process.
Have you noticed? MPTA
has a new website!
Charlevoix
Montmorency
Otsego
Antrim
Alpena
Leelanau
Grand Kalkaska Crawford
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.
Oceana
Alcona
Sanilac
Genesee
Lapeer
Livingston
Washtenaw
Lenawee
Wayne
Monroe
INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
One of the top priorities of MPTA for 2015 is to improve communication with
our members. And one of the best ways is to have a website that is up-to-date,
accurate, and easy to navigate. We hope you will find all of that and more in
our new website. Check it out and let us know what you think!
These are just a few of the projects that MPTA has initiated as we work
together to move forward with our strategic plan to help us work toward our
mission. We have an ambitious plan to engage our membership and we would
love to have you join us. There are many opportunities for you to volunteer.
Whether you prefer a one-time gig, short-term projects, or becoming an
elected volunteer leader, the MPTA office will make the connection for you. ■
St. Clair
Oakland Macomb
Member Spotlight______________ 2
Legislative News_____________ 3
A Dedicated Memeber__________ 4
MPTA Fall Conference__________6-7
District News_________________ 8-9
Director News______________ 10-12
School News_______________ 13-15
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WELCOME
TO OUR
NEW MEMBERS
The MPTA would love to extend
a huge welcome to our new
members! Thank you for your
commitment to our amazing
profession.
Nandhi S. Moorthy, PT, DPT
Tahsinur Rashid Choudhury, PT
Beth Ketchmark, PT, DPT
Cara Lindamood, PT, DPT
Amy Williams, PTA
Debra Lee Budzeak, PTA
Terri A. Rusz, PTA
Thomas John LaClair, SPT
Michelle Bendewald, SPT
Christopher R. Eggleston, SPT
Maggie Marie Stein, SPT
Kristi Peroceschi, SPT
Tenley Marion Roe, SPT
Derek Douglas Gokee, SPT
Allison Nosotti, SPT
Alexander Michael Macken, SPT
Spencer C. Farrar, SPT
Douglas Alan Eck, SPT
Betsey Maureen Stec, SPT
Emily Sue Monahan, SPT
Stuart Martin Gagie, SPT
Dionne Navoy, SPTA
Joshua Allen Lamparski, SPTA
Loai A. Namoo, BS, SPTA
Manpreet Singh Sandhu, SPTA
Amy Lang, SPTA
Kelsey Hecht, SPTA
Taylor Gorski, SPTA
Michael Breidinger, SPTA
Jodi Wiersma, SPTA
Sarah Jean Clark, SPTA
Kristal Leigh Popplewell, SPTA
Rocio Palacios, SPTA
Emily Catherine Brooks, SPTA
WHAT IS THE CAREER STARTER DUES
PROGRAM?
Are you a current PT or PTA student? Career Starter Dues will save you
50% (up to $270) off your national and chapter dues in your first year
post-graduation. Plus, you’ll receive a free registration to APTA’s NEXT
Conference & Exposition. Additionally, APTA currently is offering a limitedtime opportunity for eligible members 2-4 years post-graduation to save on
membership renewal: (The pilot has been approved through 2018).
• 40% off APTA & participating chapter dues - second year post-graduation
• 30% off APTA & participating chapter dues - third year post-graduation
• 20% off APTA & participating chapter dues - fourth year post-graduation
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO RECEIVE CAREER STARTER DUES
SAVINGS AT MY NEXT RENEWAL?
Nothing! Your hard copy and online membership renewal form will
automatically reflect the appropriate Career Starter Dues savings, if you’re
eligible. Refunds for prior renewals will not be provided.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M ELIGIBLE FOR CAREER STARTER DUES
SAVINGS?
• Make sure that your APTA student membership is active at graduation.
• Maintain continuous APTA membership post-graduation.
I GRADUATED FROM PT/PTA SCHOOL IN 2013; WILL I QUALIFY FOR
CAREER STARTER DUES SAVINGS AT MY NEXT RENEWAL IN 2015?
Yes, as long as you’ve been an APTA member continuously since your last year
as a student PT or PTA through now.
MICHIGAN PT PUB NIGHT
What is it? ��������������������������Michigan’s monthly gathering of physical therapy
colleagues, brought together for face-to-face
conversation to share perspectives and form
relationships that enhance the professional life of
each person who attends.
When is it?��������������������������The third Thursday of the month
Where is it?������������������������Wherever a PT would like to host it! We will help
you get started!
Who is it for?����������������������APTA members – YES!
APTA nonmembers – YES!
PTs, PTAs, student PTs and PTAs – YES!
Is it a meeting?������������������Nope, no agenda. Just for PTs, by PTs.
How do I find out more?���� Check out the Michigan Physical Therapy
Association Facebook page or visit www.mpta.org
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Want information about how to start a PT Pub Night in your area?
Contact MPTA.
Craig Miller, PT – MPTA Legistlative Director
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Legislative activity and advocacy, as it
relates to health care, is continuing at
a rapid pace. Since the end of spring
conference, MPTA leaders have met
with key people within the legislature,
as well as the Department of Licensing
Craig Miller, PT
and Regulatory Affairs (LARA),
Additionally, meetings are planned with
members of the attorney general’s office. We are continuing
our efforts related to fair copays for physical therapy in
Michigan. We have looked at other states that have passed
or attempted to pass legislation, model legislative language
by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA),
and previous legislative language related to copays in
Michigan. MPTA’s lobbying firm (MHSA) has been
instrumental in all of the activities mentioned above and
continues to assist MPTA in advocacy efforts.
conclude soon. I am hopeful that we are able to bring to
Lansing a wide range of physical therapy professionals and
students of therapy to foster ongoing relationships with
Michigan legislators. Advocacy at the grass roots level
remains an effective tool to achieve legislative success.
APTA and MPTA continue to request all of its members
be actively engaged in grass roots efforts by doing the
following: download the APTA Action app, download the
APTA news app, and visit http://www.apta.org/takeaction
to stay informed of issues that affect physical therapy on
both the federal and state levels. Ultimately, MPTA and
its members need to be seen as a “go-to” when it comes
to legislative and regulatory issues, which will not occur
unless we have developed meaningful relationships with
personnel. Please think about your membership and how
you can help spread the APTA/MPTA message about
physical therapy. ■
Planning and final preparations for MPTA’s annual
legislative advocacy day are well under way and will
The Manual
Therapy Institute
Presents
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Certification Program
Detroit, MI
Program begins: August 29 & 30
Curriculum set according to APTA standards for manual therapy
fellowship training. The Manual Therapy Institute is an APTA
Credentialed Post-professional Clinical Fellowship Program.
Course work includes advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
(high velocity thrust techniques, soft tissue mobilization functional
stabilization and treatment of Adverse Neural Tension). 17 courses
over 2-5 year duration are taught on weekends approximately every 8
weeks.
Upon completion of the program participants will be prepared to take
the Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and OCS exams.
Additional potential to progress to a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual
Physical Therapy via clinical residency.
Contact: Pieter Kroon, PT, DPT
Program Director
(512) 422-4258
E mail: [email protected]
Web: www.mtitx.com
REIMBURSEMENT DIRECTOR
REPORT
Martin Sytsema, PT, MSPT, OMPT, FAAOMPT, CIMT
Congress acted in April to repeal the flawed Sustainable
Growth Rate (SGR), which caused medical providers to
face large payment cuts each year. This avoided a 21%
Medicare payment reduction and moved toward payment
systems based on quality. The Senate tried in vain to amend
the bill to permanently repeal the Medicare cap, but it failed
by a few votes. Both Michigan senators voted in favor of
repealing the cap, so thank them if you get the chance.
The Medicare cap exceptions process was extended to
December 31, 2017.
On the state level, the reimbursement committee will
be meeting with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
(BCBSM) and Priority Health over the upcoming months
to continue our discussions on payment for direct access
visits, outcomes measurements, and other topics of interest
to both parties. ■
Sponsored by: Concentra Physical Therapy
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A DEDICATED MEMBER OF THE MPTA
“98 years young” is the best way to describe Ruth
Bedore, a proud member of APTA and the MPTA
for over 75 years. “I became a physical therapist in
complete ignorance,” was one of her first comments in a
lively interview in her home in Greenville, Michigan.
Ruth was born in 1917 in Cromwell, Connecticut,
and initially attended Sergeant
College in Boston with the goal
of being an English teacher,
“which is what ladies did back in
the day.” She laughed when she
described her initial reason for
leaving that line of study—“too
much algebra!”—and moved
on to physical education. She
was then tapped to join the 12
courses necessary for a degree in
physical therapy. After receiving
her bachelor’s degree, Ruth
began her career in Marquette,
Michigan, where there was a
great need for PTs in 1935. It
was in Marquette that she met
the love of her life, Clifford,
a handsome young student at
Northern Michigan University.
Following Clifford’s career led
her to work in Ironwood, Sault
Ste. Marie, and across the Upper
Peninsula. She recalled vivid
stories of working with many
patients—150—at a polio clinic
and working with countless
cases on “iron lungs.” She
remembers running out of the necessary lungs and teams
putting together makeshift lungs with metal barrels and
vacuum cleaner parts. Ruth gravitated quickly to being a
school system physical therapist, often the only one in a
wide area, and paved the way for many others to balance
career and family as she and Clifford grew their family
to 5 children. “Day care was never an issue. There was
always something there to help.” She added, “I was not
a housekeeper; I was a good mom who worked a lot.”
There were years of single parenting as Clifford was
drafted in the Army and served as a paratrooper.
Ruth’s career as a PT ebbed and flowed according to
the births of her children and her husband’s career. She
moved to West Branch and eventually to Greenville,
where she has lived for the last 40 years. Ruth was the
only PT at Greenville’s hospital for many years, and
grew this hospital department to 2 physical therapist
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assistants, an occupational therapist, and an occasional
speech pathologist. She described working in both the
hospital and school system for many years, advocating
for professional development for her staff and attending
national conferences whenever possible. Ruth attended
continuing education programs with Florence Kendall
and Dr. Karl Bobath and can describe their early
teachings. She “fiercely demanded
education” wherever she went, and
asked for a library with permission
to buy PT books when she started
in Greenville. She worked as a
practicing PT until she was 68 years
old.
Ruth Bedore.
Age 98. An
APTA/MPTA
member for
76 years. An
inspiration to
us all!
When asked about advice and
thoughts on current issues in
physical therapy, she confided
that, although her education did
not prepare her at all for direct
access, she thinks it is a positive
development. Ruth is glad that PTs
obtain doctorates, but, she notes,
education “is just ridiculously
expensive.” She valued being a member of APTA and
the MPTA for its constant educational opportunities.
Ruth’s advice to new therapists: “Think before you
interview, what can you offer, rather than what can
someone offer you?” Other words of wisdom: “I don’t
get the rift between PT and OT—goodness—just work
as a team!” and “PTAs are absolutely wonderfully
trained. Some of the best people I every worked with.”
And perhaps the most meaningful advice: “Stay away
from disagreeable people at work. Nothing good comes
from it.”
Ruth Bedore. Age 98. An APTA/MPTA member for 76
years. An inspiration to us all!
MPTA MEMBERS DON
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
STRAUBE AND CHRIS WILSON MPTA SIG-CE CINDY KINCAID
RECEIVE 2015 APTA AWARDS OUTSTANDING CI AWARD
MPTA member, Don
Straube, PT, PhD,
NCS, was honored with
the 2015 Chattanooga
Research Award for his
article, Effects of Dynamic
Stepping Training on
Nonlocomotor Tasks in
Individuals Poststroke,
which was published in the
July 2014 issue of Physical
Therapy. His coauthors are
Carey Holleran, Catherine
Kinnaird, Abigail Leddy,
Pattrick Hennessy, and T. George Hornby. Established
in 1981, the Chattanooga Research Award is an annually
presented for the best clinical research article published in
Physical Therapy. Don is a neurologic-certified specialist
and currently serves as the chair of the American Board of
Physical Therapy Specialties. He is an associate professor
in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs at
Western Michigan University.
Chris Wilson, PT, DPT,
DScPT, GCS, was awarded
the 2015 APTA Signe
Brunnstrom Award for
Excellence in Clinical
Teaching. This award is given
to a physical therapist who
has demonstrated exceptional
teaching effectiveness in the
clinical setting, excellence
as a role model in clinical
teaching, and a distinct
expertise in at least 1 area
of practice to which the
clinical teaching has been
directed. Chris is the coordinator of clinical education at
William Beaumont Hospital–Troy and is a geriatric-certified
specialist. He has contributed to the profession in the areas of
clinical education, practice, research, association leadership,
advocacy, and community service. Chris is the MPTA director
of conferences and was the MPTA chief delegate for 5 years.
He is an adjunct faculty at both Oakland and Wayne State
Universities.
Chris and Don will receive their awards at the 2015 APTA
NEXT Conference in June. Congratulations, Don and Chris,
and thank you for your dedication and service to the physical
therapy profession.
The Cindy Kincaid Outstanding CI Award provides
recognition and encouragement to clinical instructors
who have demonstrated exceptional skills in teaching,
communication, interpersonal relationships, professional
competence, mentoring, modeling, and professionalism.
The nominated PT or PTA must have supervised a full
time student, be licensed in Michigan, and be an APTA/
MPTA member. The nomination must be initiated by
a student in their final year of a PT or PTA program.
Forms are available by contacting the ACE/DCE of the
student’s academic program or on the MPTA website under
“Resources/Awards.” Completed nomination forms are to
be returned to the ACE/DCE by June 15, 2015.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Award Committee
and the award decision will be made on the basis of merit.
The 2015 Cindy Kincaid Outstanding CI Award will be
presented at the MPTA Fall Conference. Please contact
Linda Hall with any questions ([email protected]).
SAVE THE DATE!!
CHALLENGING STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT, CCCES AND CIS…OH MY!
“Tips and Tools for
Busy Clinical Educators in 2015”
Presented By: MPTA Special Interest Group for Clinical
Education (MPTA SIG-CE)
Who Should Attend: CCCEs and CIs
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015
Time: 10am–4pm
Location: Troy, MI
Cost: Free
**Specific agenda, CEU, and registration information
will be available soon. Check your email!**
For information on awards, visit www.apta.org/
HonorsAwards/.
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BRING THE FA
MILY!
RESEARCH DAY: OCTOBER 16, 2015
FALL CONFERENCE: OCTOBER 17, 2015
DON’T DELAY – MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW AT
WWW.MPTA.COM/CONFERENCE
Family Fun at Crystal Mountain Resort – Fall colors, Peak2-Peak bike race, and Harvest days Fall Festival!
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
12500 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN DR.,
THOMPSONVILLE, MICHIGAN 49683
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON –
MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
s Inez Peacock Keynote Speaker
s Direct Access Updates
s Update on professional development units required for re-
licensure
s Educational sessions on orthopedics, neurological conditions, acute care, and more!
MICHIGAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JULIA RICE, IOM, CAE!
Earlier this year, the Board of Directors of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association announced it was entering into a
new relationship with Association Management Services—offered through the American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA)—for the daily management of our association. Julia Rice was
appointed our new executive director. Julia has completed the United
States Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management
(IOM) and is a certified association director (CAE). She has held several
positions within APTA, Regulatory Affairs, has served as executive
director for the Virginia and Delaware Chapters of APTA, and briefly
for the Education Section of APTA. Most recently she served as the
National Governance and Leadership manager. In this position, she
managed activities related to APTA’s Board of Directors and the
president. She is looking forward to assisting the MPTA in achieving
our objectives and goals and serving the membership in her role as the
executive director.
On a personal note, Julia has 2 sons, 1 who is an Army 1st Lieutenant
stationed in Hawaii (she says this is tough duty!), and a second son who
is a senior at Northwestern University. She is excited that he will be
working in Charlotte after graduation—much closer than Hawaii!
In addition to Julia, Karla Pirner, certified meeting planner, and Ashley
Damchik, senior coordinator, will be working with the MPTA. Please
welcome them when you meet them as the MPTA is excited to be
working with this experienced group!
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THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE OF THE MICHIGAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION HEREBY ISSUES A
CALL FOR EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSALS
for the 2015 MPTA Fall Conference on October 17, 2015
and Research Day on October 16, 2015
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2015
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DGCYH76 to
submit your educational session course proposal.
Proposals for educational sessions must be submitted online through MPTA’s conference proposal site. The
decision as to whether or not a proposal is accepted, as well as 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)Keywords
9) Teaching and evaluation methods
10) Recommended participant level
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 co-presenters to ensure the accuracy of this information before finalizing your
submission. All credentials should be listed under the field “degree.”
• Proposals may be for educational sessions for 1, 2, or 3 hours.
• 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 65 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 information about this process, please
contact MPTA Director for Conferences Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, GCS, at [email protected].
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Baraga
Marquette
Iron
DISTRICT NEWS
Luce
Chippewa
Alger
Schoolcraft
Mackinac
To get the latest in District News see the MPTA Website at www.mpta.com/districts
Dickinson
UPPER PENINSULA
Delta
leaders of the Eastern District, offer you their contact
information, and tell you something unique about them:
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT
MPTA Upper Peninsula District Chair
• Chair: Jennifer Blackwood ([email protected])
enjoys backpacking with her 3 kids and husband
and being “off the grid” where the cell phone clocks
did not work and time has to be guessed by the
Emmet
location of the
sun in the sky.
On January 17, physical therapy professionals from
across the Upper Peninsula (UP) met together at
Portage Health
in Houghton for an excellent continuing
Menominee
education course, “Musculoskeletal Assessment for the
Cheboygan
Direct Access Provider – Hip and Shoulder Focus.” The
• Vice-Chair: Katherine Palazzolo (ktpalazzo@gmail.
course instructor, Cameron MacDonald, PT, DPT, OCS,
Isle
com) enjoys being actively involvedPresque
in the Special
GCS, is fellowship trained in orthopedic manual physical
Olympics
FUNfitness
screening
program.
Charlevoix
therapy and is president of the Colorado Physical
Therapy Association, among many other educational
• Director: Mike Kinyon ([email protected])
and professional roles that he holds. He travelled all the
Monthas tapped
maple trees
and made
maple syrup
as
Alpena
Otsego
Antrim
morency
way from Colorado to share his knowledge, skills, and
one of his hobbies.
passion for the profession with his colleagues in the UP.
Leelanau
• Director: Gabrielle Stauss ([email protected]) loves
This 1-day course covered evidence-based approaches
to travel and visit family and friends in Europe
to front line management of non-emergent traumatic and
Grand
Benzie
Crawfordfor art
Oscoda
and hasKalkaska
a true appreciation
and design Alcona
non-traumatic hip and shoulder impairments. There were Traverse
(architecture,
interior
and
mechanical).
lectures, discussions, and hands-on lab components,
as well as a wonderful lunch provided by Michigan
• Director: Eduardo Enriquez ([email protected])
Technological University. After the course concluded,
RosManistee
Wexford
Missaukee(class
Ogemawand Italian.
Iosco
is an interpreter
A) for Spanish
common
many participants joined together to unwind and cheer
on the Michigan Tech Huskies hockey team in a funAny of the elected persons above can help answer
filled networking opportunity. The Upper Peninsula
questions that you might have about MPTA/APTA
Arenac
District of the MPTA would like to thank Cameron
activities or can help direct you to other resources. Please
Mason
Lake
Osceola
Clare
Gladwin
for his excellent and engaging instruction, as well as
contact us with new ideas or suggestions you have to
Huron
Portage Health for hosting a top-notch course right here
increase the value of your membership.
in the UP.
One of the first things the new leadershipBay
team did was
Save the Date: 7th Annual UP Golf Social, August
Oceana19,
Mecosta
create an
electronicIsabella
survey forMidland
district members, which
3:00 pm CT, Timberstone Golf Course, Iron Mountain. Newaygo
will serve as the foundation for creating/organizing
Tuscola
Join us for a fun, 9-hole scramble (golfers of all abilities
activities and events for the district. The survey was open
are welcome) with an MPT-PAC fundraiser/social to
for 6 weeks, and in the beginning of May, the leadership
Montcalm
Saginawin 2015
follow at Famers Restaurant.
Sa
team will review responsesGratiot
and plan activities
and
2016
based
off
of
the
input
provided.
We
also
plan
For more news on the UP District, please go toMuskegon
our
on sharing the results with you in our next Shorelines
Lapeer
district page at www.mpta.com and “like” our Facebook
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submission.
Page. ■
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Clinton
Shia-
wassee
The Kent
second thing the team did was modify
the district’s
Facebook page to facilitate more open communication. Oakland
We have opened the page up to be “liked” by any
EASTERN DISTRICT
Facebook user. Come find us onIngham
Facebook by searching
Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, MPTA Eastern
Allegan“MPTA Eastern
Barry District”
Eatonto stay connected.Livingston
Many events
District Chair
will be posted, including monthly PT Pub Nights, CPD
events, and other tools that may be helpful for your
Welcome Michigan Physical Therapy Association
(MPTA) Eastern District members to warm weather, new practice.
Jackson Washtenaw Wayne
Kalamazoo Calhoun
boundaries, and new faces. As of January, the districtVan
to one of our own district members, Chris
expanded through the MPTA’s new district boundaries,
Buren Congrats
Wilson,
on
receiving the 2015 Signe Brunnstrom Award
which means we also have new leadership. It is always
for
Excellence
in Clinical Teaching from the American
helpful to know who you can go to with questions,
Physical
Therapy
Association
(APTA)! Lenawee
Well done, Chris!
Monroe
Branch
St.
Joseph
comments, and other ideas to improve the
district. Cass
Hillsdale
Berrien
Therefore, I would like to introduce you to the new
Ottawa
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Macom
Baraga
Marquette
Iron
Luce
Algerfor our district,
Lastly, as we continue to plan events
please contact any of the leaders above if youSchoolcraft
would like
to host a meeting or serve as an educational speaker for
Dickinson
a meeting.
We welcome all to future
Deltameetings (posted
through Facebook, blast emails, and Shorelines) and look
forward to getting to know you.
Chippewa
at the end of August. Be ready for a great cookout! More
details
to come so keep an eye on your email!
Mackinac
NORTHERN DISTRICT
Tim Zipple, DScPT, FAAOMPT, OCS, Northern District
Chair
Stay tuned for updates regarding the following events
that are being planned for 2015:
WESTERN DISTRICT
Menominee
Kaelee Brockway,
PT, Western District Chair
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Taking advantage of yourCheboygan
membership:
Hello, all! This is Kaelee Brockway, chair of the Western
District, and this is my first Shorelines update. Since
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• West Branch (date still TBD) lead byPresque
Vijay Kumar,
this year started, the Western District has successfully
PT, PhDCharlevoix
hosted 2 district meetings, the first of which was
held (with wonderful attendance) at Spectrum Health
• Gaylord (late summer or early fall) lead by Nidi
Visiting Nurse Association. There, Michael Shoemaker,
Diehl, PT,
DSc
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vice president of the MPTA, held a question and
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 8:00 AM–
answer session regarding the upcoming professional Leelanau
5:00 PM
development requirements. Our second meeting was
“Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management”
held at Physiotherapy Associates in Battle Creek,
Grand Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda
Benzie
Course
Dr Jeff Moore, PT, DPT, MTC, Alcona
where Stephanie Oakes presented on the management
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and treatment of patients with complex regional pain
Course host: Superior Physical Therapy, 3899 Front
syndrome. I want to thank both of this year’s presenters
Traverse City, MI 49684
for their time and outstanding presentations! The Manistee Street,
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• Lunch and light snacks
will provided
Western District will be hosting a third meeting on the
Lakeshore soon, where there will be a meet and greet
• Receive updates on MPTA issues over lunch
with legislators from that region, so be on the lookout for
• Discounted rate for MPTA members Arenac
upcoming emails with more details. The Western District
Mason
Lake
Clare Gladwin
and MPT-PAC fundraiser will again be hosted by Meri
• PTOsceola
Pub Night networking
event following the course
Goehring, vice chair of the Western District, and will be
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DIRECTOR NEWS
DIRECTOR FOR CONFERENCES
Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, GCS
This past March, the Michigan Physical Therapy
Association (MPTA) and Student Relations Committee
hosted a fun-filled MPTA Annual Spring Conference and
Student Conclave in Bay City! This year’s attendance
at the student conclave was close to record numbers,
while the MPTA Spring Conference turn out was
extremely strong as well, with over 600 in attendance.
Special thanks to the entire conference committee,
the Board of Directors, and the Student Relations
Committee, as well as the rest of the volunteer leaders
who helped make this conference a success. Highlights
from the presentations included “1 year later” updates
on Michigan direct access, continuing professional
development requirements for re-licensure, round tables,
and a morning membership meeting. Bay City proved to
be an excellent location and a great time was had by all!
The Conference Committee is looking forward to
building on the momentum from spring at our MPTA
Annual Fall Conference in Crystal Mountain, Michigan
on October 16 and 17. It’s been about 5 years since the
MPTA office held a fall conference in Crystal Mountain,
and just like 5 years ago, it’s anticipated that there will be
plenty of autumn-themed fun and events to entertain the
whole family in addition to getting the quality continuing
education and professional enrichment that you enjoy at a
MPTA conference. We are currently accepting proposals
for educational sessions. Please visit www.mpta.com to
submit an educational session proposal. In addition, on
Friday morning, there will be an exclusive educational
session entitled, “Health Behavior Coaching Skills for
Physical Therapists.” This session is valued at over $200
and sponsorships are being offered on a first come, first
served basis. Keep an eye on the MPTA website for
registration information for this educational opportunity
that is sponsored by a grant from the American Physical
Therapy Association (APTA).
Finally, we will be having the Inez Peacock keynote
address with speaker Janet Downey providing her
perspective on the past, present, and future of our
profession. We will also be having educational sessions
on topics including evidence-based practice, orthopedics,
and many others. On Friday afternoon, there will be
evidence-based posters, platforms, and invited speakers
for MPTA Research Day, sponsored and hosted by the
Michigan Physical Therapy Association’s Institute for
Research and Education. We look forward to seeing you
at Crystal Mountain this fall for some vibrant fall colors
and family fun.
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EDUCATION UPDATE
Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS, Director of
Membership and Professional Development
Hello PT and PTA Michiganders! As the new director
of professional development and membership, I wanted
to be sure to share all of the “happenings” of our
association.
First, an update on professional development
requirements (PDR)!
• Why are professional development requirements
(PDR) becoming mandatory for re-licensure for PTs
and PTAs?
◦ Providing proof of PDR for re-licensure of health
care providers protects the public.
• MPTA worked hard to successfully pass Public Act
55 of 2009 (PA 55-09).
◦ PA 55-09 provided for licensure of PTAs and
PDR for PTs and PTAs.
• After new laws are passed, there are rules
promulgated to detail what the public health code
states. Section 17823 of Public Health Code: The
proposed general rules written by the State of
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs (LARA) and the Michigan Board of Physical
Therapy are not final and must continue through an
administrative and legislative approval process.
• What’s with the lingo?
◦ PDR: professional development requirements.
This is the language in the public health code (the
law).
◦ CPD: continuing professional development.
This is the language used by LARA – Bureau of
Health Care Services.
• Currently, the proposed rules use CPD and PDR
interchangeably. When the rules are final, it is
expected that PDR will be the term used.
• PROPOSED, NOT FINAL: Requirements for
licensure renewal
• 24 PDR credits within 2 years immediately
proceeding renewal.
• Both PT and PTA will need 24 PDR credits for
re-licensure.
DIRECTOR NEWS
• PROPOSED rules state:
2018 (PDRs earned July 2016–July 2018).
• MPTA was verbally informed that IF the rules
are finalized after July 1, 2015 (but before
July 1, 2016), they will become effective for
those beginning a renewal cycle in July 2017.
• No more than 12 PDR credits shall be earned for
approved online continuing education programs
or activities during one 24-hour period.
• No PDR credits for identical or substantially
identical programs and activities during the same
renewal period.
• At least 1 PDR credit shall be earned in the
area of pain and symptom management.
This includes behavior modification, stress
management, clinical applications, and drug
interventions as they relate to physical therapy
practice.
• At this time there is no specific date when PDR for
re-licensure will become mandatory.
• MPTA was verbally informed that IF the rules
are finalized before July 1, 2015, they will
become effective for those beginning a renewal
cycle in July 2016. Apply for re-licensure in July
Currently, there are 19 types of PDR activities that can
be compiled for re-licensure requirements. A complete
listing will be provided when the rules are finalized.
PDR activities encompass a wide range of learning
opportunities, including traditional CEU programs,
reading professional articles, supervising a student, and
much more!
Questions? A complete copy of the presentation from the
2015 spring conference is available for MPTA members
on the MPTA website under “Continuing Education.”
I am happy to talk with anyone individually as well. You
can contact me at [email protected].
The Barral Institute is endorsed by the
International Alliance of Healthcare Educators.
Manual Therapy Seminars:
Needs of the Complex Patient
Visceral Manipulation: Organ-Specific Fascial Mobilization;
Abdomen 1 (VM1)
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Milwaukee, WI
Boston, MA
Indianapolis, IN
Denver, CO
Jul 9 - 12, 2015
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Oct 1 - 4, 2015
Oct 8 - 11, 2015
Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation;
An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1)
New London, CT
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 5 - 7, 2015
Nov 13 - 15, 2015
Albuquerque, NM
TIME magazine named Jean-Pierre Barral, DO,
MRO(F), RPT, “one of the Top Healing Innovators to
watch in the new millennium.”
Dec 11 - 13, 2015
Registration and complete schedule:
866-522-7725 or Barralinstitute.com
CORE-PAK SAVINGS
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WHO’S WHO
AT MPTA
2015 LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS
AND COMMITTEE LEADERS
President
Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Vice President
Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS
Secretary
Karin Crute, PT
Treasurer
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT
Director of Legislative Affairs
Craig Miller, PT
Director Membership and
Professional Development
Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS
Director of Conferences
Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, GCS
Director of Reimbursement
Martin Sytsema, PT, MSPT, OMPT,
FAAOMPT, CIMT
Director of Academic Relations
Debbie Ludwiczak, PTA, BBA
Director of Public Relations
Suzanne Perkins, PT, DPT
DISTRICT CHAIRS:
Eastern District Chair:
Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS
Western District Chair:
Kaelee Brockway, PT
Northern District Chair:
Tim Zipple, DScPT, FAAOMPT, OCS
Upper Peninsula District Chair
Edward Mathis, PT, DPT
KEY CONTACTS:
Executive Director
Julia Rice, IOM, CAE
MPTA Editor:
Karen E. H. Grossnickle, PT, MS
MPTA Assistant Editor:
Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANA
MPTA Lobbyists:
Evelyn Sweeney & Bret Marr
MI Representative to the PTA Caucas
Benjamin Eggleston, PTA
Chief Delegate
Cam Williams, PT, DPT, MS
Speaker of the Membership Meeting
Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANA
Federal Affairs Liaison
Matt Likins, PT, MPT, OCS
DIRECTOR NEWS
PAC NEWS
Edward Mathis,
PT, DPT, MPTPAC Chair
The MPT-PAC
would like to
congratulate
Oakland
University
for winning
“College
Wars V” and
collecting the
prestigious
“Golden Goniometer” with over $200 in contributions. Delta College won
the PTA school contest and the “Golden Gait Belt.” Overall, the students
made over $500 in contributions, making it our most successful student drive
to date.
In “District Wars XI,” the Eastern District again prevailed with $2,945,
followed by Western District ($1,450), Northern District ($830), and the
Upper Peninsula District ($340).
The Spring Conference netted $5,545 in contributions to MPT-PAC, which
is a much-needed boost in revenue as we explore the post-direct access
climate in Lansing. New challenges are sure to arise and we need to continue
fundraising in preparation.
Please consider making a 2015 contribution to MPT-PAC by going to www.
mpta.com and making a secure online donation.
MPTA has a new website!
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MPTA MAILING ADDRESS:
1055 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 205
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.706.8524 or
800.999.2782 ext. 8524
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.mpta.com
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MPTA STUDENT
CONCLAVE 2015:
MAKE AN IMPRINT,
LEAVE YOUR MARK
Nicole Oberholtzer, SPT, and
Kelly Conley, SPT
The theme of the 2015
Student Conclave was “Make
an Imprint, Leave Your
Mark.” The event took place at the Doubletree Riverfront
Hotel in Bay City on March 27. Michigan is home to one
of the largest student conclaves in the nation, with over 300
students (representing DPT and PTA schools across the
state) and 60 physical therapists (of various backgrounds)
in attendance. The event was made possible through
the participation of 45 exhibitors representing hospitals
and clinics, staffing agencies, and adaptive equipment
companies. To kick off the day, Dr Herm Triezenburg
gave the keynote address about how
he has been positively impacted by
mentors throughout his career, and the
importance of passing that on to those
beginning their careers. He related
this to the theme of the Conclave by
showing how we can each leave our
mark on the field.
the opportunity to learn about the unique aspects of owning
a private practice through a question and answer session
with a panel of clinic owners. Throughout the day, students
were invited to participate in resume critiques and mock
interviews with experienced clinicians to learn about what
potential employers look for in job applicants.
There was also a lunch presentation given by APTA’s
core ambassador and assistant core ambassador about the
benefits of membership for students and clinicians alike.
These benefits include career-starter discounts on APTA
membership for up to 4 years following graduation when
the graduate does not allow membership to lapse. Core
Ambassador Crystal Lamb had a table where students could
visit to learn more about these benefits and how they can
become engaged in their profession.
This year at Conclave, students took part in a competition
for which program could donate the most shoes to Hearts
in Motion, a charity organization that provides medical
care and physical therapy in
Guatemala. Over 300 shoes were
collected by coordinator Nicole
Oberholtzer. Talk about making
an imprint!
Between presentations, attendees
were able to explore the
exhibit hall where they made
connections with potential
Presentations throughout the day
employers and learned about
maintained the idea of therapists
unique treatment tools. The
impacting the field of physical
Student Conclave concluded
therapy in unique ways. Topics of
with an inspirational talk from
presentations included women’s
Students Enjoy PT Pub Night With Eric Galvez
Eric Galvez, author of Reversal
heath, CrossFit, international proand Awakening. Eric spoke about his journey of going from
bono work, anoxic brain injuries, and adaptive equipment
a therapist to a patient when he was diagnosed with a brain
for children with neurologic deficits. Attendants also had
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tumor, and later going from a patient to an advocate for
others with this diagnosis.
The annual planning of the Conclave could not have been
done without
a team effort
from all the SRC
officers, Conclave
chairs, and school
representatives.
A huge thank you
to the following
students and
advisors who
committed to the
#MPTASRC2015
project:
Jorgie Hadder (CMU) – President
Jill Allen (CMU) – President
Chris Wise (GVSU) – Vice President and Sponsor Chair
Laura Kate Morse (GVSU) – Vice President and Sponsor Chair
Nicole Oberholtzer (GVSU) – Secretary and Publicity Chair
Jessica Babcock (Baker-Auburn Hills) – Secretary
Kim Wilkins (OU) – Volunteer Engagement Officer and
Registration/Volunteer Chair
Allison Engel (GVSU) – Volunteer Engagement Officer
and Registration/Volunteer Chair
Crystal Lamb (GVSU) – APTA Core Ambassador
Micah Huegel (GVSU) – APTA Assistant Core Ambassador
Patrick Lawrence (GVSU) – Program Chair
Kelly Conley (GVSU) – Publicity Chair
Sara Roper (GVSU) – Program Chair
Laura Lovasco, PT, DScPT, MPT – SRC Liaison
Steve Pedley, PT – SRC Assistant Liaison
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Spring has been great and the faculty, staff, and students
of the University of Michigan-Flint Physical Therapy
Department look forward to the summer months ahead.
The international reach of the physical therapy department
continues to expand:
• Faculty members Jamie Haines and Michele Lambaria
are making plans for a return to Honduras in August
for an international service-learning trip where students
will perform a needs assessment of the educational
interventions appropriate for families who care for
children with disabilities as well as elderly family
members. Donations of balls, resistance bands, ball
pumps, exercise software (especially pediatric), other
rehab/medical supplies, or monetary contributions
would be greatly appreciated by the clinics in Roatan.
Contact Michele through her email to contribute at
[email protected].
• Two faculty attended the World Confederation of
Physical Therapy in Singapore in May.
• Two graduate students presented the results of research
that they had participated in with their faculty member
at the International Association of Gerontology and
Geriatrics European Region Congress 2015 in Dublin,
Ireland in April.
• The results of a collaboration between faculty in the
department and the efforts of a recent tDPT alumnus’
service-learning project were brought to fruition as the
Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board (MRTB) in
The MPTA Student Conclave represents the passion for
learning that students and clinicians share by gaining insight
imparted by fellow therapists. This is a tradition that has been
greatly valued by students and clinicians for many years, and
will continue to do so for many years to come.
UM-Flint students and faculty in Honduras
during their service trip in 2014. A return trip is
planned for August.
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Nigeria received multiple boxes of donated texts,
journals, and other physical therapy and health-related
publications to establish the first physical therapy
library for the MRTB. Resources of this library will be
used to regulate and control the training and practice of
physiotherapy in Nigeria.
Students in all programs—the professional DPT,
transitional DPT, certificate and residency programs, and
the PhD program—continue to advance their studies and
are engaged in the profession (ie, practice and clinical
education, presentations at spring conference, volunteering
at APTA’s House of Delegates), the department (ie, open
house volunteerism and engagement in research), and the
community (ie, service-learning and research projects).
Students in their second year recently participated in
coursework that included scheduled patient interaction
and follow through of adults with neurologic impairments.
We have 3 PhD in physical therapy students that started
in the 2015 fall semester. Soon, all 3 students will have
completed their first 2 semesters in the program, with each
matriculating through their own individualized plans of
study.
The student-run pro-bono clinic, PTHeart, received a
grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation which will help in
clinic operations. Additionally, physical therapists in the
community who would like to donate their time at the clinic
or any equipment should contact faculty member Dr Jamie
Creps at [email protected].
We are excited to have multiple alumni instructors in
various courses within our curriculum and invite those who
may be interested in teaching to contact our department.
In addition, due to recent restructuring of our clinical
education sequence, we can always use more sites. Please
contact Dr Jamie Haines at [email protected] to
participate!
Here’s to summers in Michigan. Go Blue!
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bonni Kinne, PT, MSPT, MA
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) was well
represented by both faculty and students at the American
Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections
Meeting (CSM) in February. At CSM, professor Cathy
Harro (along with alumnus Christina Platko) presented one
of the educational sessions. Platform presentations were
given by professors Meri Goehring, Bonni Kinne, and
Michael Shoemaker. Assisting the professors were 2014
graduates Andrue Bergmooser, Kevin Decker, Nick Mason,
Allison Gaskell, David Sefton, Kristen VandeBunte, and
Justin Victor. Poster presentations were given by professors
Barbara Baker, Lisa Kenyon, Bonni Kinne, Cathy
Harro, Mary Lomonaco-Harig, John Peck, and Michael
Shoemaker. Assisting the professors were 2014 graduates
Matt Casterline, Jeremy Decker, Mike VandenBerg,
Jillian Robinson, Carley Sproat, Jessica Wilkins, Brett
Cain, Emily King, Ashley
VandenBerg, Kelly Johnson,
Rachel Patterson, Aaron Poirier,
Kelly Carter, Kristen Schwenk,
and Laura Ullery.
During the winter semester,
the following third-year
students received graduate
dean’s awards: Erica O’Neal
(Academic Excellence in the
Major); Cailee Gallagher,
UM-Flint students and faculty
Lyndsay Hammond, and
in Honduras during their
Lauren Webster (Outstanding
service trip in 2014. A return
Final Project); Patrick
trip is planned for August.
Lawrence (Service to the
Community or Profession);
Alicia Marquis (Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at
GVSU); and Alaina Vince (Excellence in Leadership and
Service to GVSU). In addition, Melissa Kay and Chelsea
Dingman were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor
Society, and Megan Kaiser received the Physical Therapy
Departmental Honors Award. Finally, professor Lisa
Kenyon, assisted by 2013 graduates Kaelee Brockway,
Nanette Hannum, and Kevin Proctor, published an article
in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Professor Bonni Kinne
published an article in GeriNotes, as well as an article on
the Vestibular Disorders Association website.
On April 12, the Class of 2016, under the direction of
Courtney Brewis, Melissa Cody, Ashley Nebel, and
Jaleesa O’Neal, hosted the 19th Annual Wheel Run.
This year’s event drew over 200 participants and raised
approximately $10,000 for Alternatives in Motion, a nonprofit organization that provides wheelchairs to individuals
without insurance coverage. Great job!
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MPTA INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TEAM
REHAB SCHOLARSHIP
OVERVIEW:
This scholarship is intended to reward and encourage physical therapy students who are already showing promise as
practical clinicians. Students who have completed 2 full years of their DPT program, including their clinical education
experiences, are eligible to receive these scholarships. One scholarship will be awarded in each academic year to a thirdyear student at each Michigan school with a physical therapy program. Scholarships will be awarded in the fall of 2015,
2016, 2017, and 2018. Winners of these scholarships will be paid a stipend of $2,000, which will be distributed in 1
payment at the MPTA Fall Conference of the student’s third (or final) year in physical therapy school. The MPTA Institute
for Education and Research will provide the winners of the scholarships with their checks at the MPTA Fall Conference
Awards Dinner.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1.Applicants will submit the following information to [email protected]:
A.Cover letter describing their career objectives and highlighting what makes them a team player striving for
excellence within the clinical environment
B.Resume
C. Unofficial transcript for physical therapy school only (showing their GPA)
D. 1 letter of recommendation from a faculty member
E.1 or more letters of recommendation from clinical instructors
2.At least 2 applicants must apply from each school. If there is only 1 applicant or no applicants from a particular
university in any year, no scholarship will be awarded to an individual at that university.
3.Applications are due by August 1st.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The awarded scholarships will be decided by a committee chaired by a trustee of the MPTA Institute for Education
and Research. This committee will consist of 2 other trustees of the MPTA Institute and at least 1 representative of
Team Rehab. The criteria the committee will use to award the scholarships include: (1) academic success (grade point
average), (2) desire to excel and practice in the clinical environment (rather than teach and/or research in the academic
environment), (3) contribution to patient satisfaction during clinical education, (4) ability to be a team player in the clinical
environment (flexibility and helpfulness to the clinical staff during clinical education), and (5) evidence of advancing
practical knowledge of physical therapy.
EDITOR’S NEWS
Karen E.H. Grossnickle, PT, MS
With this edition of Shorelines, we are embarking on a
new adventure. Earlier this year, the Board of Directors
of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
made a significant change from our previous association
management firm to the association management services
available through the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA). This move means that we have new
faces at the helm of the daily operations of MPTA. This
also means that the publication process for Shorelines has
changed. While we move to this new process, we recognize
that there is a learning curve. We are confident that, while
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we are enveloped in the learning phases of these new
processes, the membership will remain unaffected.
With change also comes new opportunity. We are excited to
identify these new opportunities and to improve the look,
content, and delivery in ways that benefit each
of you.
Shorelines is not the only method of communication to the
membership. Many of you access the MPTA website for
information in between editions of the quarterly newsletter.
It is exciting to report that the MPTA website is also
undergoing a facelift. At the time of writing this newsletter,
it was scheduled to be unveiled at the end of April. Please
explore the new website (http://www.mpta.com/) and
become familiar with all of the valuable resources.
Hospital in Cass City, has been appointed as the first
representative from the MPTA to serve on this committee.
Jackie Drouin, PT, associate professor in the Oakland
University Physical Therapy Program, is the alternate
representative.
One of the key functions of MPTA is to communicate
information that is important, valuable, and relevant to the
membership. These 2 communication tools—Shorelines
and the website—are the methods of distribution for this
information to all of you. These are tangible benefits to
belonging to MPTA. Thank you for your continued support,
as MPTA moves towards improving both of these tools!
MCC is an organization that “provides a forum for
collaboration among its members to improve cancer
outcomes for Michigan residents”. Their website, www.
michigancancer.org, has many resources available free of
charge. It is our hope that “sitting at the table” will bring
greater awareness about oncology rehabilitation. We are
now among representatives from numerous organizations
across the great state of Michigan that together serve to
decrease the burden of cancer. Awareness of oncology
rehabilitation is essential as we work towards direct access
and work to secure rehabilitation as standard of practice
for all patients receiving a cancer diagnosis. Please look
forward to updates in future issues of Shorelines.
THE MICHIGAN CANCER
CONSORTIUM
The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is now
a proud member of the Michigan Cancer Consortium
(MCC). Deb Doherty, PT, PhD, CEAS, assistant professor
in the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program
and oncology rehabilitation specialist at Hills and Dales
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HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
Susan Ann Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT, Physical Therapy Representative, HPRC
Health care professionals are not immune to substance use and/or mental health disorders by virtue of their training or
experience. These conditions can lead to impaired practice and the loss of health or life for the health care professional.
Research shows that many otherwise highly qualified health care professionals may develop these problems due to stress,
long hours, a genetic disposition, and/or a tendency to self-medicate.
Michigan’s Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) was established by legislation in 1994 and is administered by
the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The Health Professional Recovery Committee
(HPRC), comprised of members of each licensed health profession, oversees the program.
The HPRP is designed to support the recovery of health professionals in order to protect the safety of the public and to
assist participants to return to practice, if appropriate. This program is confidential, meaning that if a licensee is referred to
the program, has a qualifying diagnosis, and complies with all of the program requirements, the person’s name will not be
disclosed to state regulatory authorities or to the public.
Michigan health care professionals supported by the HPRP include those applying for, or who are actively licensed,
registered, or certified in any of the following licensing boards:
Acupuncture
Dietician/Nutritionist
Occupational Therapy
Podiatric Medicine
and Surgery
Athletic Trainer
Marriage and Family
Therapy
Optometry
Psychology
Audiology
Massage Therapy
Osteopathic Medicine
and Surgery
Respiratory Care
Chiropractic
Medicine
Pharmacy
Social Work
Counseling
Nursing
Physical Therapy:
PT & PTA
Speech-Language
Pathology
Dentistry
Nursing Home
Administration
Physician’s Assistant
Veterinary Medicine
There are many potential signs of impairment which include:
• Emotional or behavior changes: more withdrawn, irritable, angry, defensive, anxious, depressed
• Changes in work habits: missing work/appointments or frequently late; unacceptable error rates
• Physical changes: personal hygiene, eating or sleep patterns, body weight
• Substance Use/Abuse: observed intoxicated behavior within the workplace
Protecting someone who may be impaired is a disservice to the public we all serve. Intervention can be uncomfortable but
is a necessary first step if you care about a person’s health and career.
For additional information or if you want to make a referral, contact the HPRP at 800/453-3784.
18 n Summer 2015 • www.mpta.com
MPTA INSTITUTE FOR
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
LARGE GRANT
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EXTENDED TO JUNE 30!
Each year, a grant of $500 is awarded to provide seed money for either basic or
clinical research relating to physical therapy.
The application form is found on the website under “Resources/Grants and Scholarships.”
Once completed, the applications can be submitted to [email protected].
www.mpta.com • Summer 2015 n 19
Michigan Physical
Therapy Association
1055 N. Fairfax St. Suite 205
Alexandria, VA 22314
CALLING ALL SPECIALTY PRACTICE
CLINICIANS!
If you are a board-certified clinical specialist, aspire to be one some day,
or simply have a special practice interest, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
For the 2015 Fall Conference at Crystal Mountain, we would love to facilitate specialty interest round tables and clinical
sharing opportunities. Let’s talk about what interests and inspires us! I am seeking emails from MPTA members who
would be interested in participating in any of the following specialty topic discussion venues, either as a roundtable leader
or participant:
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Orthopedics
• Oncology
• Hand Rehab
• Aquatics
• Sports Medicine
• Occupational Health
• Cardio-pulmonary
• Acute Care
• Neurological Rehab
• Vestibular Rehab
• Women’s Health
• Electrophysiology
Anything else that moves you!
Please email me at [email protected] by July 1, 2015 if you are interested!
Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS, MPTA Director, Professional Education and Membership
20 n Summer 2015 • www.mpta.com