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APTA MN Annual Conference 2023
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4/15/2023
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023
8:00 AM
Where: University of St. Thomas - School of Law
1101 Harmon Place
Minneapolis, MN  55403
United States
Contact: Theresa Mischo
tmischo@mnapta.org


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Read full course descriptions in the Conference Attendee Guide.

Check-in / Registration

7:00 - 8:00 am

Check-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 am

Future Proofed Profession
Maggie Henjum, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Morning Breakout - Session 2   

9:10 - 11:10 am

Good 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 pm

Pelvic 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 pm

Neuroplasticity in Lower Extremity Rehab; The Knee and your Brain

Cassie 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 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. 

The Platform Presentations will be held virtually on April 17th, 2023 from 7pm - 8:30pm. Sign up for this event!


Evening Event Details

Wrap 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. 

 

Meals

A 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. 

 

Parking

APTA 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 Hour

Thursday, April 13th 6:30 - 8:00pm

REGISTER HERE

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 Nearby

DoubleTree by Hilton - Minneapolis (500ft away)
1101 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403

Chambers (.2 miles away)
901 Hennepin Avenue (at 9th Street), Minneapolis, MN, 55403

 

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. 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.