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Greetings VPTA members,
Hopefully, by the time that you are reading this, the fall temperatures will be in full swing. The VPTA has been buzzing with activities, planning the upcoming PT Political Action event on November 8th and the Fall Summit on November 9th. I hope you have been seeing the email blasts introducing the great speaker/educational lineup. We look forward to selling out the events, and we want to thank you in advance for your participation.
   
The Communications Committee wants to share with the rest of the VPTA what YOU are up to, via our social media outlets! Please send content which includes but is not limited to: photos/videos of interesting meetings/events at your clinic (or in your community if PT related!), member highlights (exceptional contributions, new members, new roles, professional recognitions, etc!), involvement in philanthropy events, research contributions, etc! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
How do you get this content to us? You can message us directly on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. You can email us at: vptacommunications@gmail.com. Or you can simply tag us in your posts and/or use the hashtag #VPTAcares !
The VPTA Communications Committee reserves the right to screen and approve/disapprove posts based on VPTA/APTA bylaws, state/federal laws, and upholding the VPTA mission and image. Student News
September 2019
Save The Date!
Please join us for Student Conclave on November 9th at South University in Richmond, VA! Registration opens soon!
We are working behind the scenes to set up panel and Q&A style discussions on an array of topics that are both popular and specific to Virginia. Stay tuned for future updates as we progress in planning!
Cost for VPTA members is $75. For nonmembers: $90
District News
The Central District of the VPTA has a great schedule lined up for this upcoming season! Keep up to date with our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VPTACentralDistrict/.
Meetings:
Do you have an idea for meeting? Do you know someone who would like to bring their ideas and viewpoint to the central district members? Leave us a message on our Facebook page or email fosdickc@gmail.com. We are always looking for locations, presenters and new ways to inform practice!
Monthly Meeting Topics (subject to change):
September: Blood Flow Restriction as a part of clinical practice
October: Global PT Day of Service at the Walk for Lupus
January: MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound
February: Concussion Management
March: Lymphedema Management or Pediatrics (Have a preference? Let us know!)
April: Work Hardening
May: House of Delegates Update
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETINGS (see below). Every year, PT Day of Service brings together thousands of volunteers from over 50 countries. Find out how to help better communities around the world on October 12th, 2019. You can pledge to be an Ambassador, a Sponsor, or join an existing project. For more info visit, http://ptdayofservice.com/.
Thank you to all who responded and offered either to host or to present at our upcoming district meetings. We have a wide range of topics and locations for you, and we hope you are able to join us! The meetings are also on Facebook Live if you are unable to attend in person. INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? We have many opportunities for you to help out with the Northern District. This can be in the form of presenting at meetings, hosting meetings, and/or helping with planning upcoming meetings. Please reach out to us either via e-mail at Northern District VPTA vptanorthern@gmail.com or Facebook!
October 16 (Wednesday)
Topic: Dementia by Julie Ries
Location: Optional Motion 950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 425 Herndon, VA
November 12 (Tuesday)
Topic: Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Location: 44160 Scholar Plaza, Leesburg VA 20176
December meeting TBD
January 23 (Thursday)
Topic: Understanding and Integrating Pain Science into Clinical Practice by Jen DenLorenzo
Location: Back in Motion PT 5695 King Centre Drive #102 Alexandria, VA 22315
February date meeting TBD
March 23 (Monday) Topic and Location TBD
April 16 (Thursday) Kerry Webb at FastTrack Therapy or ICPH Ortho MD
May 6 (Wednesday)
Topic: House of Delegates Discussion
Location: Marymount Physical Therapy Program
SIG Updates
The VCU physical therapy students grabbed the top spot in this year’s Marquette Challenge by raising $34,327 for physical therapy research. Winning the challenge results in co-hosting the event for the coming year.
****PSIG Café - November 6th at 8pm****
Defensible Documentation for the Pediatric Physical Therapist
Presented by Michele Wiley, PT, DPT, PCS
There will be a short Annual Business meeting at the beginning of the PSIG Café
Where: https://zoom.us/j/928373926 (map)
Joining info: meet.google.com/zxh-kgrd-uqz
Or dial: +1 262-546-6403
PIN: 473855120#
Industry News
PT in Motion News
There are a number of ways physical therapists can help to spread the news about the benefits of physical therapy this month. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
Because of the nature of their work, physical therapists are at risk of musculoskeletal pain, particularly of the neck and back, according to a new study. PT in Motion News
The APTA's Flash Action Strategy event on September 18 and 19 was one of its most successful ever, thanks in large part to the participatoin of physical therapy students. |
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