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Saturday, January 27, 2018

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
A Pain Science Approach to Physical Therapy		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	9:00 AM	10:15 AM	1/27/2018 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Presenter: Becky Vogsland DPT, OCS, CSMT, TPS A Pain Science Approach to Physical Therapy Speaker: Becky Vogsland DPT, OCS, CSMT, TPS Speaker Biography Becky Vogsland graduated with her DPT from the University of Minnesota in 2007 and has worked at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System since that time. She has experience working in the areas of TBI/polytrauma, orthopedics and persistent pain. Currently, she is the coordinator of the Comprehensive Pain Center while also serving in a clinical role. Becky is passionate about education and is adjunct faculty in the DPT program at St. Catherine University as well as an instructor for ISPI. Becky has contributed to the writing and development of clinical practice guidelines, a book on pain management for physicians, and various projects impacting the practice of physical therapy within the VA. She is active in both state and national APTA.
Back to Basics: Making The Treatment of Common Non-Surgical Outpatient Orthopedic-Based Shoulder Pathologies Easier		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	9:00 AM	10:15 AM	1/27/2018 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Presenter: Dr. Mike Dixey, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, PES, CSCS Back to Basics: Making The Treatment of Common Non-Surgical Outpatient Orthopedic-Based Shoulder Pathologies Easier Speaker: Dr. Mike Dixey, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, PES, CSCS Speaker Biography Dr. Mike Dixey, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, PES, CSCS is a Master Physical Therapist at Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) and has been practicing in the Twin Cities for more than 20 years. Dr. Dixey specializes in the treatment of shoulder and throwing- related injuries. He received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1997 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the College of Saint Scholastica in 2013. He currently practices at TCO’s Edina location.
How to Take Control of Your Student Loans		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	9:00 AM	10:15 AM	1/27/2018 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Presenter: Jarret P. Yehlen, Financial Advisor How to Take Control of Your Student Loans Speaker: Jarret P. Yehlen, Financial Advisor Speaker Biography Jarrett Yehlen is a Financial Advisor and Growth and Development Director with Northwestern Mutual in their Edina office. Jarrett has a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri and a master degree from the University of Minnesota. He and his team of three build comprehensive plans for over 400 individuals; focusing specifically on risk and tax management, wealth accumulation and retirement distribution planning. He specializes working with individuals in Fortune 500 companies, sports - both collegiate athletic departments and professional front offices, and higher education locally, regionally and nationwide. During his downtime you can find him attending sports, playing golf or chasing his three children.
Kind of the Same but Sorta Different - Treating Children with Common Neuromuscular Conditions		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	9:00 AM	10:15 AM	1/27/2018 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Presenter: Jason M Kelecic, PT, DPT, MBA Kind of the Same but Sorta Different - Treating Children with Common Neuromuscular Conditions Speaker: Jason M Kelecic, PT, DPT, MBA Speaker Biography Jason is a 2002 graduate of the School of Pharmacy and Allied Health at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. He subsequently completed an MBA at the Carlson School of Management-University of Minnesota. Jason's 15+ year career has revolved primarily around pediatrics, serving as a clinician, educator, researcher and administrator at both Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and Children's Minnesota. Jason's clinical interests include children with neuromuscular conditions as well as general gait dysfunction and treatment. He serves as a lecturer on leadership and management topics, and has been a member of the MNPTA Board of Directors for 5 years.
Innovative Medical Mobile Wellness Cash-Based Business		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	10:30 AM	11:45 AM	1/27/2018 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presenter: Eva Norman, PT, DPT, CEEAA Innovative Medical Mobile Wellness Cash-Based Business Speaker: Eva Norman, PT, DPT, CEEAA Speaker Biography Eva Norman, PT, DPT, CEEAA has been practicing physical therapy for more than 19 years. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physical Therapy in 1996 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2009, from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Through the years, Dr. Norman has practiced in different practice settings with patients of all ages with various diagnoses. Early on in her career she developed a strong interest in geriatric rehabilitation. To expand her skill set over the years she has taken numerous continuing education courses and also worked in the areas of neurology, orthopedics and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. In 2013, she became a Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult. Dr. Norman, an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1994, has served in numerous roles. She is currently serving as the MN Physical Therapy Association’s (MNPTA) Federal Affairs Liaison, MNPTA Delegate, and PT Political Action Committee Trustee Chair. She is a member of the private practice, home health, geriatric, health policy and neurology sections. In January 2013, Eva founded Live Your Life Physical Therapy, LLC in response to her passionate desire to offer to her clients, patients, and the public, services both in home and the community that could help them to experience health, wellness, and a more active lifestyle throughout their life spans, through the creative applications of preventative and rehabilitative physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, personal training, acupuncture, massage, health coaching and dietary services.
Management in My First 5 Years as a PT		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	10:30 AM	11:45 AM	1/27/2018 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presenter: James Warfield, DPT, Rehabilitation Services Manager at Essentia Health Management in My First 5 Years as a PT Speaker: James Warfield, DPT, Rehabilitation Services Manager at Essentia Health Speaker Biography I was raised around Rush City, Minnesota and completed my undergraduate and graduate coursework at the College of St. Scholastica. I currently live in Duluth and work with two rehabilitation teams between Sandstone, Hinckley, and Duluth, with approximately 20% of direct patient care and 80% of administrative work. In my free time I enjoy outdoor hobbies, including running, participating in various races from 5k to marathon distance, fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Traveling Physical Therapy… What is it?		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	10:30 AM	11:45 AM	1/27/2018 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presenter: Neil Sauter, PT, DPT and Brad Pauley, PT Traveling Physical Therapy… What is it? Speakers: Neil Sauter, PT, DPT and Brad Pauley, PT Speaker Biography Brad is a 1993 graduate from the College of St. Scholastica with a masters degree in physical therapy. He has worked in a variety of patient care settings including outpatient, inpatient, homecare, skilled nursing and industrial medicine. In addition to permanent positions throughout his career, he has worked as a travel or contract therapist in 11 different states. Neil also graduated from the College of St. Scholastica, and has been practicing in various settings for over 5 years. Currently working full time with AMS, and filling in prn at a few clinics in his hometown of Superior, WI. He started traveling right out of school, and is excited to fill you in on the pros, and cons of traveling physical therapy!
Women's Health: Who, What, Where?		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	10:30 AM	11:45 AM	1/27/2018 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presenter: Christine A. Cabelka, MPT, CLT, WCS Women's Health: Who, What, Where? Speaker: Christine A. Cabelka, MPT, CLT, WCS Speaker Biography She completed the Women's Health Physical Therapy Residency at Duke University in 2011 and passed her board specialty certification in Women's Health in 2012. Christine is an active member of the Women's Health section and serves as the Chair of the Poster/platform committee for CSM. She is currently a Rehabilitation Science PhD Candidate at the University of Minnesota.
Lunch		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	11:45 AM	1:15 PM	1/27/2018 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Dry Needling: What Students and New Graduates Need to Know		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	1:15 PM	2:30 PM	1/27/2018 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Matthew Vraa, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT Dry Needling: What Students and New Graduates Need to Know Speaker: Matthew Vraa, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT Speaker Biography Dr. Vraa was previously the Director of Clinical Education and Musculoskeletal Coordinator at Concordia University and helped launch the successful accreditation of the program. Last year, Dr. Vraa took on the position of Program Director at Rasmussen College which is in the process of developing a first of it’s kind hybrid format for a Physical Therapist Assistant Program. He still sees patients in the clinic and uses a manual therapy based approach to deal with his patient population. Dr. Vraa has presented nationally at AAOMPT and CSM in the past.
Navigating the Post Graduation/New Professional Stage of Your Career		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	1:15 PM	2:30 PM	1/27/2018 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Kirsten DesMarais, PT, DPT, EIM Orthopedic Residency Dry Needling Speaker: Kirsten DesMarais, PT, DPT, EIM Orthopedic Residency Speaker Biography I am a graduate of The College of St. Scholastica DPT program, 2012. I have been working for Essentia Health in a family practice clinic just outside of Duluth, MN for the past 5 years. I treat mainly orthopedic conditions and am very close to completing an orthopedic residency through Evidence in Motion. I am the lead mentor for the Transition to Practice Program for outpatient PTs at Essentia helping new graduates get established through their first 2 years of practice. When I am not working most of my time is spent with my husband and two young children, ages three and one.
Opening Doors Through Residency Education		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	1:15 PM	2:30 PM	1/27/2018 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Darren Calley, PT, DScPT, OCS and Aaron Hellem, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS Opening Doors Through Residency Education Speakers: Darren Calley, PT, DScPT, OCS and Aaron Hellem, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS Speaker Biography Dr. Calley is the Physical Therapy Residency Director and the Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency Coordinator at Mayo Clinic Rochester. He is a board certified specialist in orthopedics and holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy in the College of Medicine at Mayo Clinic where he is a core faculty member. Dr. Calley has has presented at national, state, and regional levels on clinical education and psychosocial factors in low back pain. Dr. Hellem is a staff physical therapist at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine center in Minneapolis. He is an Instructor in Physical Therapy in the College of Medicine, faculty for the Orthopaedic and Sports Physical therapy residencies, and faculty for the physician sports medicine fellowship within Mayo Clinic. He graduated from the Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency in 2014, is a board certified specialist in orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Hellem has presented at the state level on the use of clinical practice guidelines for management of low back pain and at the national level on the athletic shoulder.
Pain Science: How Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia Work		1/27/2018	1/27/2018	1:15 PM	2:30 PM	1/27/2018 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Daniel Monroe PT, DPT Pain Science: How Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia Work Speaker: Daniel Monroe PT, DPT Speaker Biography I am a 2010 graduate of St. Olaf College with a degree in Biology, and 2013 graduate of University of Minnesota DPT program. I have been at Park Nicollet in an outpatient orthopedic setting for 4 years, previously working briefly in an outpatient / TCU setting in Le Sueur. I have become extremely interested in pain neuroscience in the past few years, seeking numerous advanced trainings, and being a leading member of a group developing an interdisciplinary chronic pain treatment program. I am a competitive runner, although having young children has recently made that hobby more challenging.

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