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APTA MN Annual Conference 2022
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4/9/2022
When: Saturday, April 9, 2022
8:00 AM
Where: Concordia University St. Paul
1282 Concordia Ave
Parking Lots A & B; E.M. Pearson Theatre entrance
St. Paul, MN  55104
United States
Contact: Theresa Mischo
tmischo@mnapta.org


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Read full course descriptions in the Conference Attendee Guide.


Keynote - Session 1

Learn – Educate – Advocate, Physical Therapy & Our Patients Are Counting on You!
Eva Norman, PT, DPT, CEEAA

Morning Breakout - Session 2

The use of heavy lifting as a primary treatment for non-specific low back pain

Olivia Full, PT, DPT, OCS


Pediatric intensive Therapy: An Expert Panel Perspective
Molly Peterson, PT; Kathy Grinde, PT; Rachel Van Heel, DPT

Activity Based Wellness Programs for Adults with Neurologic Conditions: An Expert Panel Discussion
Melanie Brennan, PT, DPT; Jessica Buss; Jeanne M Olson, PT, MBA; Rob Wudlick

Beating Burnout in Physical Therapy
Justin Berry, PT, DPT, PhD

Building values-based compassion for oneself and others during turbulent times in clinical practice: an ethics toolkit
Jessica Scholl, PTA, MA;  Deborah Madanayake, PT, JD, GCS

Using Lab Values to Guide Clinical Decision Making 
Melissa Hake, PT, DPT, DScPT; Nikita Mohabbat, PT, DPT

 

 

Afternoon Breakout - Session 3

Re-thinking the Role of Static Interventions in the Treatment of the Dynamic Human Experience
Chris Kramer PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT; and Bill Koch PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

What Are You Wearing? - Peripheral Neuromodulation Through Wearable Technologies to Enhance Mobility in Older Adults
Laura Jacobs, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Prodromal Parkinsonism: Strategies for Early Detection and Intervention
Rebekah Summers, PT, DPT, PhD

APTA Commits to being an Anti-Racist organization: What is your role?
Elizabeth Ramos Young, PT, DPT; Elora Koepcke, PT, DPT; Patrick Webster, PT, DPT

Physical and Occupational Therapy Interventions for Post-COVID Syndrome CANCELLED
Mike Trenary, PT, DPT

Emerging Technologies: Novel Applications of Digital Therapeutics and Telehealth
Jill Lawrence PT, DPT, TPS

 

 

Afternoon Breakout - Session 4

 

Targeted Treatment for Patients with Chronic Pain: A Four Pillars Approach

Jennifer Erdmann, PT, DPT

Human-Centered Design – VA-Driven Medical Device Innovation for Rehabilitation

Christine Olney, PhD, RN; Billie Slater, MAEd, CCRC; Nicole Walker, MS, CPO; Dr Andrew Hansen, PhD; Patricia McCracken, PT, DPT, MBA; Sara Koehler-McNicholas, PhD

 

Boundaries in Physical Therapy Practice
Steven Scherger PT, Cert. MDT; Sara Conrad, PTA, ART, APP

(Bio) Feedback is Vital: Clinical Applications of Heart Rate Variability and Proprioceptive Laser Training 

Tom Myers PT, DPT; Jackie Cleereman PT, DPT; Bill Koch PT, DPT, FAAOMPT; Chris Kramer PT, DPT, FAAOMPT


Current Topics and Challenges of Implementing Evidence Into Practice

Jena Ogston PT, PhD; Peter Rundquist, PT, PhD

 

POD 0: Clinical Pearls for Same Day Evaluation of Total Joint Arthroplasties

Laura Wichman, PT, DPT; Sarah Kraus, PT, DPT

 

Poster Presentations

Check out the Poster Presentations from PT and PTA students and clinicians on case reports or completed research projects during the lunch break.

Platform Presentations

The Research Platform Presentations provide a great opportunity to recognize and focus attention on the excellent research being conducted by students at the DPT Programs in the state of Minnesota. One student or student group from each DPT program will present research selected by their faculty based on both quality and clinical relevance.

This Session will be held virtually on April 19th, 2022 via Zoom, 7pm - 8:45pm. Contact the co-chairs of the Research Committee for more information on how to join. 

Evening Event Details

Wrap up the day of learning with an evening of networking with your colleagues and friends while celebrating their accomplishments as we announce the professional awards, and outstanding student awards. Prizes from the Exhibitor BINGO will be announced at this time as well.  
 

Meals

We appreciate everyone’s understanding that this years’ Conference, being our first year back in person, may look a bit different. There will be no breakfast served and we are encouraging attendees to bring their own lunches this year. For your convenience, if packing your own is not preferred, there will be an option to purchase a Box Lunch when registering. 

CEUs

CEU certificates will be available for electronic download within a week of the conference. CEU certificates are housed in the APTA Minnesota online profile unter the Content and Features section (Manage Profile - Professional Development). You must log into your APTA Minnesota online profile to access your records.

Cancelation/Refund Policy

-Full refund if canceled by March 1st
-Half refund if canceled by March 20th
-No refund if canceled after March 21st
-No refund for day of event “no-shows”
-Full refunds on meals purchased if event is canceled
-No refunds on meals purchased if attendee cancels
-If canceling after March 21st because of Covid - proof of a positive test from Doctor or a test site will be requested, with attendees name and information, in order to be approved for a refund.

If the event goes virtual - registrants will receive a full refund and instructions will be provided for attending the virtual event.

Photo Policy and Opt-out Release

We believe that using photos of physical therapy professionals in our print and web publications fosters a greater sense of community. As a participant in APTA Minnesota events, you have a right to opt out of inclusion in photographs/media, but unless a “Media Images Opt-Out Release” is signed and on file at the APTA Minnesota office with a reference image of the person opting out, participation in APTA Minnesota activities implies permission for the use of images taken at those events. Read the full Photo Policy and Media Opt-Out Release here.

Covid Policies

Find Covid Expectations and Frequently Asked Questions here.