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A Chapter of the AmericanPhysicalTherapy Association
PT EXPRESSNovember, 1999 Volume 1, Number 6
DatelineSubmissions to Dateline should be sent to the IPTA Chapter Office.Inclusions in thecalendar areasspacepermitsand areat the discretionof theeditor; priority isgiven to IPTA events. Costperlisting is$25for non-IPTA events.
NOVEMBER
3 IPTA Eastern District MeetingLocation: Children's Memorial HospitalProgram: Performance Enhancement for Golfers:Perfecting Swing
and Preventing InjuriesSpeaker: Betsy Voyles, MS, PT
6-13 Yoga for the Special Child [TM]Location: Darien, ELInstructor: Sonia Sumar
Learn an integrated system of yoga techniques designed to stimulate the cognitive and motor development of children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsyand other disabilities. This hands-on program is idealfor pediatric PTs. No prior yoga experience is necessary. For more information or to receive registrationforms, please contact Beth Spenadel at 630-655-8967or Yoga for the Special Child [TM] at 1-888-900-YOGA.
12-14 IPTA Fall Conference
Location: Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena, ILActivities: Board of Directors Meeting, Representative Assembly,SIG Meetings, Exhibit Hall, workshops and seminars.Contact the IPTA Chapter Office for more information.'
16 IPTA Central District MeetingLocation: Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign, ILTopic: Role of Physical Therapist in Women's
Health
Speaker: Nancy Rich, PhD, PTTime: 7:00 p.m. - Business Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Presentation
Your Professional Partner
19-21 Shoulder and Pelvis: Treatment for DynamicStabilityLocation: Best Western, Burr Ridge, ILInstructors: Gail Ritchie, OTR/L and CherylGinther, PTCourse Description: This four day course is designedto give participants the assessment and treatment skillsfor pelvic and shoulder girdle alignment for dynamicstability and necessary for function. Utilization ofNDT techniques to activate and strengthen musculature of the shoulder girdle, pelvis and trunk willreinforce active alignment.Contact: Kids in Motion, Inc. Margie Mizera orRenee Rowley. (708) 371-7007.
JANUARY14-15 Vestibular Rehabilitation
Location: Midwestern UniversityInstructors: Robert Battista, MD; Timothy Hain, MD;Janet Helminski, PhD, PT; John Kotsias; Don Straube,MS (candidate), PT; Bridget Tarrant, PTLearn to evaluate efficiently and treat effectivelypatients with peripheral and central vestibular disorders. Physiological rationale for evaluation and treatment will be emphasized. For additional information,contact Lenore Kessler at 630-515-6462 or
lkessl@midwestern.edu
FEBRUARY
2-6 APTA Combined Sections MeetingLocation: New Orleans, LouisianaContact the APTA for more information.
PT EXPRESS November, 1999
The Institute of Physical Artpresents
CTI: Cervical-Thoracic IntegrationA Muscle Energy Course
Developed ByJeffreyJ. Ellis, PT, MTC, FFCFMT
An integrative and systematic approach indifferentiating and correctingsomaticdysfunction of the cranio-cervical, thoracicand costal cage
regions. Learn the differentiation and strategies forsequencingcorrection ofthe cervical-thoracic spine, as well as recognizing
"structural from respiratory" rib dysfunction. Treatment emphasizesMuscle Energy Technique (MET) while incorporating Soft Tissue
Mobilization (STM), Neuro-Muscular Reeducation and PrescriptiveHomeExercises. Vertebral arteryand ligamentous "stress testing" of
the cervical spine will also be emphasized. Combines Osteopathicmethodology with principles ofOrthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
Thursday afternoon - Sunday. 30 ContactHours.Tuition: $525.
Elgin, IL January 27-30
Institute of Physical Art, Inc.43449 Elk Run
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487970-870-9521 • www.ipaconed.com
GROWYOUR
CAREER HERE!
Edward Health Services, the 34th fastest growing hospital in the country, located inthe 12th fastest growing community in the country, is well on its way towardcompleting its largest expansion project to date. We invite you to build your careerin a progressiveenvironment that gives you the freedom to explore your potential andprovidesthe tools and technology to support your success. Patient care areas include:
• Cardiovascular Care
•IMCU
• Cancer Center
• Same Day Surgery
• Ortho/Neuro
•NICU
• Emergency Department
• Express Admissions
• Med/Surg
• ICU/CCU
• Medical/Oncology Care
• Operating Room
•PACU
• Obstetrics
• Pediatrics
• Clinics & Physician Offices
• Home Care
School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICALTHERAPY
Nations first transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Flexible to meet your daily time demands
Complete a course in less than four months
Flexible practice experiences
For more information contactthe Office ofAdmissions fD T7T/"",UrTYWT /&,
800-325-2830
spahp.creighton.edu
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CREIGHTON ffUNIVERSITY '
Designatedas a Magnet Hospital, Edward celebrates and enhances your accomplishmentsas a nursing professional by offering:• The excitement & challenge of a "city" hospital nestled in a community
atmosphere.• A state-of-the-art Information System• Extensive benefits packageincluding tuition assistance, medical, dental,
prescriptiondrug, retirement savings plan &pension plan with companymatch• Free fitness center membership & parking• Attractive sign-on &referral bonus programs
Call our 24-hour Job Line at 630-527-3400 or visit our Web Site for a comprehensivelisting of positionsavailable. Resumes may be forwarded to: EdwardHealth Services,Attn: Human Resources, 801 S. Washington Street, NaperviUe, IL 60540. FAX:630-527-3507.
Edward Health ServicesCORPORATION
Edward Health Services is an equal opportunity employer.www.edward.org
PT EXPRESS November, 1999
PHYSICAL THERAPY CHICAGO is the oldest physical therapy practice in the Loop. We remain 100%physical therapist-owned. Our 3,100 sq. ft. clinic features individual treatment rooms equipped with mobilizationtables, a spacious orthopaedic gym, modern, versatile equipment, and views of Grant Park and Monroe Harbor. Ourfacility and equipment enable us to treat all orthopaedic PT cases including spine, TMJ, feet, and hands. We alsohave an industrial and consultingpractice. Ob/Gyn, Feldenkreis, lymphedema, arthritis, ergonomics, and many otherniche PT practice areas could be developed within our facilities.
Do you know physicians whowill refer patients to you if youare in private practice? Haveyou gained the confidence ofcase managers who will referpatients? Do you have corporate or extensive socialcontacts that form the nucleus
of a referral base? Do you havepotential for a consultingpractice? If so, I would like todiscuss partnering with you.
Start
Your Private Practice
We are seeking affiliation withtherapists interested in buildingtheir own practice, but whowould like to concentrate their
efforts on patient treatment, ora consulting niche, while someone else worries about rent,billing & collections, computers,managed care agreements,managing employees, andraising the necessary capital tomake it all happen.
"Within a Practice"
You supply your professional expertise and your own patient referrals. We will supply your infrastructure: anattractive, efficient clinic with smooth billing & collections operations, computer use, full time reception, PT equipment, an established business and clinical reputation, and friendly, skilled orthopedic colleagues to interact with.
This opportunity is available for a few hours a week or full time. Create your own schedule. Build your practiceslowly (keep your regular job and start private practice part time). Or, if you are ready now, quit that job, and buildyour "practice within a practice" immediately.
Please call me between 7AM and 5PM to discuss this unique opportunity.
Peter J. McMenamin, ms.pt.ocsFax: 312-855-9208
Phone: 312-855-1711
Therapy Assistant
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center,
one of Chicagoland's leading teaching and
research medical centers, has an immediate
need for a PhysicalTherapy Assistant.
Requires graduation from an accredited Physical
Therapy Assistant program and Illinois licen
sure. New grads encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates please forward resume to:Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center,
Dept. CW-3623, 729 S. Paulina, Room 125,
Chicago, IL 60612. FAX: 312-942-3212.
Email: hr@rush.edu EOE M/F/D/V
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke'sMedical Center
(D RUSH j Rush System for Health
Physical Therapy Chicago55 E. Washington, Suite 1320Chicago, IL 60602
Scholarship FundMembers are reminded that the Schol
arship Fund is available. This fundprovides loans for PT and PTA students for tuition. A table will be re
servedat the FallAssembly in Galenato collect funds. All donors will be
entered into a drawing for an APTAdenim shirt. Winners will be an
nounced on Saturday, November 13following the break at the FallAssembly.
PT EXPRESS November, 1999
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»••«•••• the most important specialized physical therapy programming, the
latest research, the newest techniques, the bestand brightest
minds in the profession.
The Combined Sections MeetingGet Jazzed Up at CSM!
FEB H 2000 NEW ORLEANS
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