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Read full course descriptions in the Conference Attendee Guide.
Check-in / Registration7:00 - 8:00 amCheck-in at the registration table to pick-up your itinerary and name badge. A light breakfast will be available before the keynote session. Keynote - Session 1 8:00 - 9:00 amFuture Proofed Profession Maggie Henjum, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Morning Breakout - Session 2 9:10 - 11:10 amGood Things Come to Those Who (Use) Weight Cameron Cooper PT, DPT, APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist; Madeline Mosher PT, DPT Differential Diagnosis of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
Sara Oxbrough PT; Erin Katzmark PT, DPT Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis: An Orthopedic Update for the Older Adult Matt Quanrud PT, DPT, OCS
“Are We All Built the Same?” Analysis of Common Pediatric Musculoskeletal Conditions and Injuries Angela Drummond MS, APRN, CPNP; Katie Wilkins DPT
Converting a private practice to a non-profit: is it crazy? Melanie Brennan, PT, DPT
Strengthening Your Ethical Muscles - Practical Application of Models to Solve Ethical Situations
**qualifies for 2.0 Ethics CE credits required by the MN Board of PT Aaron Rindflesch PhD, MPT, NCS; Erin Simunds MS, PT Afternoon Breakout - Session 3 1:20 - 2:50 pmPelvic Health Screening and Initial Interventions for the Orthopedic Therapist Andria Strawn PT, DPT; Jessica Blaisdell PT, DPT, PCES
Exercise Guidelines for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: Implementation of an Exercise Research Protocol Megan Gill PT, DPT; Dan Veith RCEP, MS
Social and Structural Determinants of Health: Considerations in Serving the Older Adult Emma Hintz PT, DPT; Sarah Hong PT, DPT, GCS
I Have a Patient with Functional Neurological Disorder, Now What? Cassandra Anderson PT, DPT
Rehabilitation in the ICU for patients with COVID 19
Jillene Chitulangoma PT, DPT; Casey Schneider OT
Lead from Within: Clinical Leadership and Compassionate Care through the Tough Times Jen Barnes MSW, LICSW, TCTSY-F, RYT500, YA-CEP Afternoon Breakout - Session 4 3:00 - 4:30 pmNeuroplasticity in Lower Extremity Rehab; The Knee and your BrainCassie Endsley PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Identifying and Treating Motor Impairment in People with Prodromal-stage Parkinson’s Disease Colum D. MacKinnon PhD
Diving into Direct Access in Physical Therapy Matthew Kuik PT, DPT; Madeline Lee PT, DPT, OCS; Bri Molitor PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Considerations in the Neurologic Population Allie Triola PT, DPT; Lexi Barletta PT, DPT
Thriving in the Acute Care Environment: Collaboration Between PT, PTAs, and Students
Brian Jonart PT, DPT, NCS Idiopathic Toe Walking Interventions Based on the Themes of the New Clinical Practice Guidelines Nicole Hoffman PT, DPT Poster PresentationsCheck out the Poster Presentations from PT and PTA students and clinicians on case reports or completed research projects during the lunch break. Platform PresentationsThe 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. The Platform Presentations will be held virtually on April 17th, 2023 from 7pm - 8:30pm. Sign up for this event!
Evening Event DetailsWrap up the day of learning with an evening of networking with your colleagues/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. The event will start after the last session of the day: beverages and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. MealsA light breakfast will be provided in the morning before the Keynote session. Lunch is included in the cost of registration this year! Please be sure to visit our outstanding exhibitors who help support the Conference and check out the Poster Presentations during this time as well! If you stay for the evening Awards and Social Hour, beverages and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
ParkingAPTA MN will provide parking vouchers for the ramp: Harmon @ 11th Ramp. This ramp is attached via skyway to the School of Law building. Please note, if you park in a different ramp, APTA MN will not be able to compensate the parking fee. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Theresa at tmischo@mnapta.org. APTA MN Virtual Pre-Conference Professional Development Happy HourThursday, April 13th 6:30 - 8:00pm
Join us for a virtual happy hour and learn about the formal and informal mentoring opportunities in our profession! Bring your questions for the experts - there will be a brief presentation followed by breakout rooms for further discussion. A great chance to learn, network, and also follow up with attendees at the Conference on Saturday, April 15th!
Meet the Experts:
Ortho Kathleen Caulfield, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Briana Molitor PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS Kristin Holmvik, PT, DPT Geri Alana Patrick, PT, DPT, GCS Neuro Laura Jacobs, PT, DPT, NCS Acute Amy Toonstra, PT, DPT, CCS Peds Therese O'Bright, PT, DPT Hotels NearbyDoubleTree by Hilton - Minneapolis (500ft away) 1101 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403
Chambers (.2 miles away) 901 Hennepin Avenue (at 9th Street), Minneapolis, MN, 55403 CEUsCEU 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. Maximum CEUs for this event is 6 credits. Cancelation/Refund Policy-Full refund if canceled by March 1st -Half refund if canceled by March 18th -No refund if canceled after March 19th -No refund for day of event “no-shows” 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.
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