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Inside...2 • Program Changes and Corrections2 • Log ‘N Blog4 • Outgoing Presidents6 • Treating Triathletes7 • Updated Exhibit List

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By Deb Nerud Vernon, BS, MA, EMT-P

Hagit Berdishevsky PT, MPT, MDT, Schroth scoliosis ther-apist, provided an overview

of both the theory and the practice in the Scroth Method of scoliosis treat-ment, during a 2-day lecture and lab-oratory seminar. The preconference “Introduction to the Principles of the Schroth Method to Treat Scoliosis,” according to one attendee, was “the best session I’ve ever been at and I’ve been coming for 20 years.”

The Schroth Classification,” said Berdishevsky, a therapist at the Hospital for Special Surgery Reha-bilitation Department (NY), “is a tool to reduce complexity. It provides [us] assistance for planning therapy. If there is no reason to work on the thoracic area, then work on the lum-bar, where adults have a tendency to progress.”

According to Berdishevksy, the Scroth Method has been in exis-tence for nearly 100 years. It was

Lisa K. Saladin, PT, PhD, has been appointed by the APTA Board of Directors to fill the

unexpired term of director David Pariser, PT, PhD, who died unexpect-edly January 14.

Saladin’s term will begin imme-diately and run through June 2014.

Her “previous experience as a member of APTA’s Board of Directors and her in-depth knowledge of the is-sues currently facing the association will help the Board retain continuity while moving the association for-ward, as Dave would certainly have wanted,” said APTA President Paul A. Rockar Jr, PT, DPT, MS, in mak-ing the announcement yesterday.

Read the full announcement at APTA.org.

Saladin Appointed to APTA Board of Directors Don’t Miss!

» Hear Sandy Cassidy, PT, PhD, address the need to prepare a collaborative-ready work-force to meet global health needs during the presentation of the Linda Crane Lecture at 3:00 pm, CC Room 30DE.

» PTNow moves out of beta at CSM! PTNow, the clinician web portal developed by APTA in collaboration with sections, is designed to help you apply the latest evidence directly to patient care. It’s both a portal to resources and a synthesizer of evidence. Visit PTNow’s booth #1848/1850.

» CSM’s TechnoPalooza: An Interactive Experience returns to CSM in the Exhibit Hall. Share ideas, discuss your findings, and offer your creative perspective on all kinds of interactive technology used in physical therapy within over 3,000 square feet of

technological inspiration and exploration. Opens with the Exhibit Hall at 9:00 am.

» Connect with your peers at 6:00 pm, Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Foyer, for the members-only “Build Your Career” event for New Professionals, an informal network-ing event designed for the profession’s newest members. Experienced physical therapists from various backgrounds will discuss career paths in each of APTA’s 18 special-interest sections.

» Don’t forget to visit the Minority Affairs Reception at 6:00 pm, Hilton Bayfront Elevation Room. All attendees are invited to meet and interact with APTA members, leaders, and staff in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Therapists Learn Assessment and Treatment Method of Scoliosis

developed by Katherina Schroth in Germany, where it is the most rec-ognized conservative exercise-based approach for scoliosis treatment.

“Scoliosis patients need to have in-formation about the disease in order to help them develop proactive cop-ing strategies,” said Berdishevsky.

She added that treatment might be administered individually or in groups by teaching scoliosis-specific exercises and breathing techniques to achieve postural changes.

Scoliosis has numerous defini-tions in the medical literature.

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Please note the following changes to the printed onsite program:January 22

• The Women’s Health Section’s “Postpartum Physical Therapist Evaluation and Intervention by Birth Mode,” scheduled for 8:00 am, has been canceled.

• Geriatrics Balance and Falls SIG’s “Preventing Injuries and Rehospitalization,” scheduled for 8:00 am, has moved to Convention Center Room 7AB.

• Northwestern University’s alumni and friends reception, scheduled for 6:30 pm, has moved to Hilton Indigo EF.January 23

• “Strategies to Address Inter-professional Communication and Behaviors That Hinder Acute Care Practice,” scheduled for 11:00 am, has moved to Convention Center 6E.

• “The ‘D’ in ‘Dementia’ Is Not for Discharge,” scheduled for 3:00 pm, has moved to Hilton Sapphire ABEF.

• The Third Annual Acute Care

Lecture “Leveraging Technology to Advance Acute Care Practice,” scheduled for 6:30 pm, has moved to Hilton Indigo GH.

• The ABPTS recertification rec-ognition reception, scheduled for 8:00 pm, has moved to Hilton Indigo C.January 24

• The Section on Pediatrics’ “Needles, Tubes, and Intensive Care: What Happens to the Baby?” scheduled for 8:00 am, has been canceled.

• The Health Policy and Adminis-tration Section’s “Emerging Issues in Medicare and Federal Affairs: What Every PT Needs to Know” has been added to the program at 8:00 am in Convention Center 1AB.

• The Neurology Section’s “Using Vestibular Function Testing to As-sess and Treat Vestibular System Dysfunction,” scheduled for 11:00 am, has moved to Convention Cen-ter 14AB.

• Northeastern University’s alumni reception, scheduled for 6:30 pm, has been canceled.

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Changes and Corrections

On January 1, the Foun-dation for Physical Ther-apy launched the Log ‘N

Blog for PT Research, a new effort that enables students, faculty, and members of the community to collectively raise funds for physi-cal therapy research, while pro-moting healthy lifestyles! Built around the concept of training for a triathlon, physical therapy pro-grams will form teams, and team members will record on the Log ‘N Blog website the number of miles they each swim, bike, and run.

The hope is that this inno-vative program will introduce larger numbers of PT/PTA pro-grams, students, faculty, pa-tients, friends, and families to the foundation and create greater awareness of the important role physical therapy research plays in health care. The quality of physi-

cal therapy services depends on the quality of research—research that provides the scientific basis for current treatment and allows physical therapists to develop in-novative approaches to prevent and treat common injuries and diseases. “The fruits of research also enhance the quality of edu-cation for all PT students, which strengthens their career paths and provides credibility to the profession,” said Foundation President William G. Boisson-nault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT.

Anyone can join a team’s effort to help promote health and well-ness by participating in the Log ‘N Blog! The competition kicks off with a Log n’ Blog Start Party tonight at 9:00 pm, with a DJ and dancing. For more information, visit LogNBlog4PT.org.

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Visit our web site for full meeting details and to register:https://www.orthopt.org/content/c/orthopaedic_section_1st_annual_meeting

We are excited to present our first annual meeting for the master clinician! Plan to attend this hands-on advanced continuing education event and be a part of an exceptional meeting, as well as have opportunities to socialize and network with your colleagues. This 2-day meeting will provide the physical therapist attendee an opportunity to attend general session lectures and hands-on breakout sessions related to physical therapist examination and treatment of the lumbosacral spine and lower extremity. Attendees will have the ability to choose between multiple small-group breakout sessions during both days of this conference.

1st Annual Orthopaedic Section MeetingDedicated to Advanced Orthopaedic Practice

for Physical Therapists

Program objectives1. Meet, discuss, and learn with the

experts in lumbosacral and lower quarter musculoskeletal function and rehabilitation.

2. Experience advanced hands-on clinical skill acquisition in small learning lab groups.

at the conclusion of this conference, attendees will be able to:1. recognize and implement strate-

gies and interventions for effective, standardized evidence-based treatment of the lumbar spine and lower extremity conditions using the treatment based classification system and the ICF model;

2. understand, recognize and imple-ment a more standardized, quali-ty-improvement based approach for the treatment of low back pain;

3. incorporate interviewing, coun-seling and patient education strategies to address the cognitive behavioral disorders commonly seen with LBP;

4. identify and incorporate appropri-ate thrust manipulation techniques and use of motor control training exercises for patients with LBP;

5. understand and perform treatment for the lumbar spine using the movement systems impairment approach;

6. recognize, assess and understand the psychosocial factors, compen-sation strategies and published guidelines that can influence rehab outcomes in LE conditions;

7. perform and interpret special tests, exam findings and guidelines for the hip and OA of the LE in order to implement an optimal treatment plan to include manual therapy and motor performance; and

8. clinically differentiate plantar and posterior heel pain and perform evidence-based interventions.

educational credit:The Orthopaedic Section is applying for approval of this course for 13 continuing education hours with State Licensure Boards.

Visit the Orthopaedic Section booth in theexhibit hall, #2014, for additional details &

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Program information

thursday, may 2, 2013

opening reception & KeynotePresentation: 6:00 Pm – 9:00 PmThe Paradox of Autonomy: Demon-strating Value in a Post Health Care Reform WorldPresenter: Justin Moore, PT, DPT, Vice President, APTA Public Policy, Practice, and Professional Affairs Dept.

friday, may 3, 2013

Daily Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 PmGeneral Session: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Implementing Evidence-based Standards in Low Back Pain Care Presenters: Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA; Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, ATC; James Irrgang, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA

Concurrent Breakout Sessions: ** On Friday, four concurrent breakout sessions will be offered. The registrant will attend three out of four break-out sessions following the morning general session, based on order of preference indicated on the regis-tration form. Note: space is limited, and therefore the attendee’s breakout session assignments will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

session 1: Education and Coun-seling Strategies for Patients with Low Back Pain and Related Anxiety, Depression, or Generalized PainPresenter: Joseph Godges, DPT, PT, MS, OCS

session 2: Thrust Manipulation Skills for the Lumbar and Lumbosa-cral SpinePresenter: William O’Grady, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT*** this breakout session is for physical therapists with evidence in prior instruction in hvla tech-niques. session 3: Lumbopelvic Motor Con-trol: Moving Evidence into ActionPresenter: Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, OCS

session 4: Assessment and Treat-ment of Movement System Impair-ments in People with Low Back PainPresenter: Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD

saturday, may 4, 2013

Daily Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 PmGeneral Session: 8:00 am – 10:00 amFactors Influencing Rehabilitation Outcomes in Lower Extremity ConditionsPresenters: Terese Chmielewski, PT, PhD, SCS; Marcie Harris Hayes, PT, DPT, MSCI, OCS; Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD

Concurrent Breakout Sessions: ** On Saturday, four concurrent breakout sessions will be offered. The registrant will attend three out of four breakout sessions following the morn-ing general session, based on order of preference indicated on the regis-tration form. Note: space is limited, and therefore the attendee’s breakout session assignments will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

session 5: Hip Techniques Presenter: Keelan Enseki, PT, SCS, OCS

session 6: Evaluation and Treat-ment Considerations for Lower Extremity OsteoarthritisPresenter: G. Kelley Fitzgerald, PT, PhD, FAPTA

session 7: Plantar and Posterior Foot Pain: Focus on Plantar Fasci-itis and Achilles TendinopathyPresenter: Deb Nawoczenski, PT

session 8: Evidence-based Evalua-tion and Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Active IndividualsPresenter: Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, ScD, SCS, FAPTA

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Faculty Position at Washington University

The Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for full-time tenure track faculty at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. We seek innovative researchers who can contribute to the discovery and implementation of evidence in the broad field of movement science. Qualifications include:

• PhD or equivalent degree• Postdoctoral training or relevant research experience of at least two years• Research excellence as demonstrated by publications, external funding, and the desire and potential to conduct nationally/internationally recognized research

Competitive start-up funding, laboratory development resources and ancillary support commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and needs are available with this position. Teaching and service expectations will be appropriate to permit pursuit of a rigorous research program. Potential for collaboration and dual appointment with other departments and schools is high. For more information about the Program in Physical Therapy and Washington University, visit our website at https://pt.wustl.edu.

Applications are requested by February 15, 2013. Additional applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of intent, statement of research vision, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. These materials must be submitted electronically as a single pdf to [email protected].

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thoracolumbar,” said Berdishevsky. “The single thoracic, or double tho-racic and lumbar, is determined if the patient has a single thoracic [curve] and no compensation above or below that point. Sometimes we cannot even tell that they have scoliosis because they appear to be straight.”

She said another population that therapists treat has sagittal de-viations. No scoliosis is present and there is little or no rotation. “The scoliosis is secondary, and the pri-mary problem is sagittal deviation. The therapeutic focus should be on the deviation of the sagittal profile.”

Berdishevsky stated that thera-pists should use postural assessment by “looking from the bottom up and screening the surface topography. Look at the pelvic, lumbar, thoracic, and shoulder blocks and the head and neck.”

The course provided numerous hands-on lab times for the attendees to practice assessment and interven-tions.

Schroth defines it as a more or less fixed spinal axial deviation followed by typical trunk deformities, lateral deviation in the coronal plane, and rotation in the transverse plane based on the location of the curvatures.

Berdishevksy said that idiopathic scoliosis is divided into subgroups including infantile (age 0-3), juvenile (age 4-9), adolescent (age >9), and a newly recognized type, adult scoliosis that develops after skeletal maturity. “This degenerative scoliosis starts in the postmenopausal period and may include low back pain, lateral listhe-sis, segmental instability, osteopenia, or osteoporosis,” said Berdishevsky.

“Right or left always refers to the thoracic convex side,” Berdishevsky stated, even if the thoracic curve is not the main curve or when is it very small and does not seem to exist.

“The most common curve seen in adolescents and adults is the thoracic

By Deb Nerud Vernon, BS, MA, EMT-P

T he triathlon, an athletic event consisting of swimming, bik-ing, and running, started

right here in San Diego in 1974. And with the growth of this sport, physi-cal therapists face the daunting task of treating the multisport athlete. Experts tried to make attendees more comfortable in this assignment during yesterday’s preconference “Comprehensive Management of the Triathlete: Injury, Rehab, and Performance.”

Shefali M. Christopher PT, DPT, SCS, LAT, ATC, Duke University, began the session with some basic lingo used by triathletes. “T1 and T2 are the transitions, from swimming to biking and from biking to running portions of the triathlon. Float is the amount of movement your foot has on the pedal. Mashing is not using all the muscles one should during a pedal stroke. And the term ‘bricks’ is the practicing of going from biking to

literature 27 percent of the time in the Hawaii and 18 percent of the time in the New Zealand ironman competitions.”

Christopher suggested asking patients about their warm-up and cool-down periods, their training plan, competitiveness, and orthotics.

“We see more overuse injuries than traumatic ones,” said Chris-topher. “Coaching and technique are key for injury prevention, and athletes must have good resources.”

Christopher spoke to nutrition as well and stated that athletes should eat 30 to 60 minutes post-workout with a 3:1 carbohydrate-to-protein ratio. “Eat fast-acting carbohydrates and eat a solid meal two 2 hours post workout.” She said symptoms of a low carbohydrate diet include heavy legs, muscle soreness longer than usual, upper respiratory illness sus-

Treating the Triathlete

Scoliosis›› from page 1

Schroth scoliosis therapist Hagit Berdishevsky (right) demonstrates how to assess for scoliosis.

running. You have a neuromuscular pattern used on the bike that chang-es when going to running, and so this practice of transition is important.”

Christopher said that the upper back, Achilles tendon, lower back, and knees are areas of most common injuries. “Swimming injuries are due to the race start, water temperature, and the swim stroke. Bikes are more aerodynamic and less stable, which means the riders over use the neck and back. Running results in fatigue, accumulative stress, lactic acid build up, dehydration, and hyponatremia (low sodium).”

Christopher went on to say that symptomatic hyponatremia is caused by considerable fluid overload inde-pendent of appreciable NaCL losses. “One athlete gained 3.6 kg during a race and came into the medical tent confused, feeling unwell, and with low blood pressure. He was treated with natural diuretics to correct his imbalance,” she said. “Self-induced water intoxication is reported in the

ceptibility, and dizziness.“Optimal performance is only possible with adequate carbohydrate availability,” concluded Christopher.

John Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, SCS, Hospital for Special Surgery (NY), concentrated on swimming injuries. “The body must rotate as a unit to maintain lateral alignment. The limb direction is dependant on stroke pattern, angle of attack, and velocity.” He said that common mistakes include over reaching, under reaching (hand enters water too soon), wide recovery (hips are brought out of alignment with trunk, which increases drag), dropped el-bow, and breathing incorrectly.

“Overuse injuries from swimming are less common than injuries from cycling and running,” he said, ac-counting for 5% to 10% percent of injuries.

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2013 Dates & Locations St. Louis Park, MN (Minneapolis)Course 3: March 23-24, 2013Auburn, WA (Seattle)Course 2: February 2-3, 2013 • Course 3: August 17-18, 2013

Huntington, WVCourse 1: April 13-14, 2013 • Course 2: June 15-16, 2013 • Course 3: July 20-21, 2013

Chicago, ILCourse 1: May 18-19, 2013 • Course 2: July 27-28, 2013 • Course 3: September 28-29, 2013

Exhibits›› from page 7

ElliptiGO ..................................................................1204 Elsevier ....................................................................1900 Encompass Home Health .........................................509 Endless Pools Direct .................................................701 Endorphin Inc. .........................................................2234 Ensign Services ........................................................418

Evergreen Health 1 ....................................................122 Every Child Achieves Inc. and Wellness W ............2329 Evidence In Motion .................................................2505 Exxat LLC ................................................................2220 F.A.Davis Company ................................................1508 Fabrication Enterprises ...........................................1137 FCCPT/Foreign Credentialing Comm on PT ..........1830 Fitter International Inc. ............................................1414 Five Star Rehab & Wellness .....................................816 FlagHouse, Inc. .......................................................2243

Foot Science International ......................................1231 FOTO ......................................................................2214 Fox Rehabilitation ...................................................1023 Freedom Concepts Inc. ..........................................1800 Frequency Specific Seminars .................................1637 FSBPT/Federation of State Boards of PT ..............1828 Fusion Medical Staffing ..........................................1221

G-H-IGame Ready ........................................................... 1116 GEICO .....................................................................1522 Genesis Rehab Services ........................................1642 Gensco Laboratories ...............................................2231 Gentiva Health Services ...........................................737 GlideTrak .................................................................2511 Global Support Systems .........................................1521 GoMotive, Inc. .........................................................2516 Graston Technique .................................................. 1114 Greenlight Staffing Services .....................................414 Guldmann Inc. .........................................................1008 h/p/cosmos ................................................................900 Hallmark Rehabilitation .............................................818 Halo Medical Devices .............................................1142 Hands On Technology Inc. ........................................809 Harden Healthcare & MBS Rehab ...........................539 Harmony Healthcare International (HHI) ..................301 Harris Health System ................................................503 Hausmann Industries Inc ........................................1715 HCR Manor Care ..................................1735 Health South Corporation .........................................711 Health Volunteers Overseas ...................................2221 HealthCare International .........................................2217 Healthcare Providers Service Organization ...........1728 HealthPRO Rehabilitation .........................................423 Hocoma, Inc. ...........................................................1500 Hoggan Scientific LLC ............................................ 1111 Home Stretch Health ...............................................2405 HomeCEUconnection.com .....................................1237 Host Healthcare Inc. .................................................428 Howard Head Sports Medicine .................................315 Human Kinetics .........................................................830 Hydro-Fit Inc. ...........................................................1419 HydroTrack Plus ......................................................1750 HydroWorx ..............................................................1815 i Rehab, LLC .........................................2508 IBRAMED ................................................................2320 ICARE .....................................................................1337 IDEA Health & Fitness Association .........................1136 In Step Mobility ........................................................1438 Infant Motor Performance Scales, LLC ....................821 Innovation In Motion ................................................1015 Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC .......................1748 Innovative Senior Care ...........................................2120 Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Tr ...............1208 Intelliskin ..................................................................1230 Interacoustics ..........................................................2417 Interactive Metronome ..............................................805

J-K-LJackson Therapy Partners ........................................808 Jamar Health Products Inc. ....................................2416 JOBST, a brand of BSN Medical ............................1334 Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center ..................625 Jones and Bartlett Learning ......................................901 Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports PT (JOSPT) ................................................................. 432 JoViPak ...................................................................1305

JT Enterprises/Strassburg Medical .........................1108 Kadlec Regional Medical Center ..............................925 Kaiser Permanente .................................................1039 Kare Partners ............................................................408 Kaye Products Inc ...................................................1529 Keiser Corporation ..................................................1128 Kennedy Krieger Institute .........................................406 Key Functional Assessments Network ...................1818 Kinesio USA ............................................................1909 Kinetacore .................................................................731 King Saud University Medical City ..........................1303 Kistler Instrument Corporation ................................1105 KLM Labs Inc. .........................................................1417 Klose Training & Consulting LLC ..............................617 Lafayette Instrument Co. ........................................1717 Lavitaforte .............................................2324 Lee Memorial Health System ...................................601 Lehigh Valley Health Network ...................................333 Life Care Centers of America ..................................2123 LightForce Therapy Lasers by Litecure Me ............1501 LightSpeed Running & Rehabilitation .....................2319 Lippincott Williams&Wilkins-Wolters Klu ..................802 Lohmann & Rauscher, Inc. .....................................2223 LympheDivas ..........................................................2429

M-N-OM.S. Plastics ...........................................................2145 Magister Corporation ..............................................1628 Maney Publishing ....................................................1622 Marodyne Medical, LLC ..........................................1320 Marsh U.S. Consumer .........................2124 MASS Rehab LLC ....................................................635 Massaging Insoles by The Master’s Plan ...............1214 Mayo Clinic ................................................................524 McGraw-Hill Professional .........................................903 MD Anderson Cancer Center ...................................439 Med Fed Advantage Inc. .........................................1624 Med Travelers ...........................................................610 MedBridge Education .............................................1020 Med-Fit Systems Inc. ..............................................1402 Medical Ministry International ...................................520 Medical Staffing Network Inc. ...................................614 Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products .............................1409 MediUSA .................................................................1322 MedRisk ....................................................................819 MedStar National Rehabilitation Network .................600 Men’s Liberty ...........................................................1343 Mercy Hospital ........................................518 Merz Pharmaceuticals ..............................................730 Mettler Electronics Corp. .........................................1814 Meyer Distributing Company ..................................2216 MGH Institute of Health Professions ......................2130 Michigan State University .........................................420 Mid-Columbia Medical Center ..................................335 Mission Health ...........................................................511 Mobility Research .....................................................708 Motion 1 ..................................................................1109 Motion Analysis Corporation .....................................810 Motion Lab Systems, Inc. .......................................1516 Motion Therapeutics Inc. .........................................1535 Mountain Land Rehabilitation .................................1623 MSK Ultrasound ........................................................729 Mueller Sports Medicine .........................................1024 Multi Radiance Medical ...........................................1004 National Alliance of Wound Care ............................2317 National Library of Medicine .....................................519 National Strength&Conditioning Assoc. ....................502 Natus Medical Incorporated ....................................2222 Neuro-Developmental Association .........................2236 Neurologic Physical Therapy Professional .............1537 New Balance Athletic Shoe .....................................2321 NHC Rehabilitation .................................................1531 NOI US ....................................................................1411 Noraxon USA, Inc. ..................................................1617 North American Inst of Orthopaedic Manual ............538 North Coast Medical ..................................... 2134,2135Northwest Podiatric Laboratory .............................. 1117 Norton School .........................................................1621 Nova Southeastern University ..................................603 Novel Electronic Inc. ...............................................1504 NunoErin, LLC ..........................................................742 NuStep Inc ............................................1809 OccuPro ..................................................................1103 Ola Grimsby Institute ..............................................1222 On the Avenue Marketing ....................................... 1110 Oncology Rehab Partners ......................................1035 ONR Inc. -Orthopedic&Neurology Rehab ..............1323 Onward Healthcare ...................................................624 Opedix .....................................................................1543 OptimisCorp ............................................................1634 OPTP .......................................................................1915 Optum .....................................................................2425 Orfit Industries America ...........................................1235

P-Q-RParker Hannifin Corporation ...................................1649 Parker Laboratories, Inc. .........................................1919 Patterson Medical ........................................ 1803, 1702Peace Health .............................................................305 Peak Pilates ............................................................2334 Perfect Fit Health ....................................................1534 Perfect Practice Inc. ................................................1317

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TUESDAYBe sure to check out the Orthopaedic Section events and programming on Tuesday, January 22nd!

In addition to these sessions, we will be offering outstanding programming from our Foot & Ankle Special Interest Group, as well as our Occupational Health Special Interest Group!

8:00 AM – 10:00 AMEvidence Based Update on Management of Patients with Rotator Cuff Disease: Nonoperative and Postoperative Rehabilitation

11:00 AM – 1:00 PMConsensus and Controversies in Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff Disease

3:00 PM – 5:00 PMFunctional Testing Algorithm and Clinical Decision Making for Return to Play Criteria for the Knee

Exhibits›› from page 8

PerformBetter ..........................................................1616 Performtex Kinesiology Tape ..................................2238 Permobil Inc. ...........................................................2428 Phoenix Children’s Hospital ....................................1544 Physicaltherapy.com ...............................................1523 Physiopac ................................................................1329 Physiotec .................................................................1205 Physiotherapy Associates .........................................725 PhysioTools .............................................................1708 Pivotal Health Solutions ..........................................1335 Polestar Pilates Education ......................................2229 Polygel, LLC ............................................................1102 Posture Perfector ....................................................2242 Power Systems, Inc. ...............................................1423 Practice Perfect EMR & Management Software ....2314 PreCare Inc. ..............................................................608 Preferred Healthcare Registry ................................1345 PrePak Products .....................................................1514 Primal Pictures Ltd. ...................................................814 Prime Engineering ..................................................1225 PROSERIES Inc. ......................................................921 Pro-Tec Athletics .....................................................1014 Protocol Agency ......................................................2339 ProtoKinetics ........................................1209 Providence Health & Services ..................................321 PT Billing Solution ...................................................1422 PT on Call, P.S. .........................................................623 PTCAS ....................................................................1845 PT-PAC ....................................................................1822 PTU ...........................................................................309 QAL Medical ............................................................1553 Qualisys ....................................................................904 QuarterLine Consulting Services ..............................303 Raintree Systems Inc ................................................824 Rapid Force .............................................................1338 Rapid Release ........................................................1135 Recovery Pump ......................................................1144 Redcord USA ..........................................................2438

ReDoc Software ......................................................1123 Reflectx Services ......................................................705 Reflexion Health Inc. ...............................................2342 Reha Technology USA Inc. .....................................2430 Rehab Management Services ................................1138 Rehab Management/PT Products ............................919 RehabCare ..............................................................1618 Rejuvenation Prevent & Perform & Recover ..........1420 Reliant Rehabilitation .............................................. 1118 Renown Health .......................................................1224 Restorative Therapies Inc .......................................1217 Rich-Mar Inc. ...........................................................2309 Rifton Equipment ....................................................1311 RIPPS Balance Method Inc. ...................................1037 Rockin’ Feet LLC by Unique 4U .............................1542 ROCKTAPE .............................................................2431 Rocky Mountain Univ. of Health Prof. ..................... 1119 ROHO Group, The ....................................................820 Running Injury Clinic Inc. ........................................2119

S-T-U-VSaebo Inc ................................................................1408 Safe Patient Solutions .............................................1234 SAGE ........................................................................700 Sanctuary Health SDN BHD ...................................2230 Saudi Aramco ..........................................................2418 School of Physiotherapy, Univ of Otago ...................719 Scoliosis Rehab Inc. ...............................................1016 SCOREBUILDERS .................................................1629 Scripps Health ...........................................................505 Select Medical .........................................................1703 Serola Biomechanics Inc. .........................................902 Seton Healthcare Family ..........................................339 Sharp HealthCare .....................................................434 Shepherd Center .......................................................834 Shuttle Systems ......................................................2116 SI-Bone ...................................................................1223 Simi Reality Motion Systems ....................................801 Slack Incorporated ....................................................709 Sleep Safe Beds .....................................................1439 Solo-Step Inc. ..........................................................1545 Source Medical Solutions .......................................1515 Sproing Fitness .......................................................1434

St. David’s HealthCare ..............................................604 St. Joseph Health System ........................................508 Stonehaven Medical, Inc. .........................................704 Stretchwell Inc ...........................................................721 SunMed Medical Solutions .....................................2422 Sunrise Medical ......................................................1736 Superfeet Worldwide Inc. ........................................ 1115 Sutter Care at Home .................................................516 Swede-O Inc. ............................................................728 SwimEx, Inc. ...........................................................1003 Take Care Health Systems .......................................605 Team Movement for Life ...........................................615 Tekscan Inc. ..............................................................842 Texas Childrens Hospital ..........................................300 Texas Health Resources ...........................................602 The Barral Institute ....................................................922 The Biomat Company .............................................1022 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia ....................317 The College of St. Scholastica-tDPT Onli .................517 The Delta Companies .............................................1325 The Johns Hopkins Hospital .....................................616 The McKenzie Institute ...........................................1729 The Medi-Kid Co., Inc. ............................................1650 The Motion Monitor ...................................................803 The Prometheus Group ..........................................1820 The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago .....................422 The University of Arizona Medical Center ................421 Thera-Band.Biofreeze/Performance Health .............909 Therabath Professional Paraffin Products ..............1745 Theracare ................................................................1319 Therapeutic Associates, Inc. ...................................1431 Therapeutic Dimensions/Range Master Shou .......1121 Therapeutic Industries, Inc. ....................................1316 Therapy Exam Prep ................................................1104 Therapy Management Corp ....................................1131 Therapy Specialists ...................................................409 Therapydia ..............................................828 TherapyEd ...............................................................1635 ThermaPools c/o EZ Pool Products Inc. ................2328 Thieme Medical Publishers .....................................1701 Today in PT ...............................................................723 Torbot Group Inc.,Jobskin Division .........................1011

Total Gym ................................................................1903 Touch of Life Technologies, Inc. ..............................1330 Toyota Mobility ........................................................2303 Travanti Medical-IontoPatch ...................................1210 Tri W-G Inc. .............................................................1823 TriActive America ....................................................1324 TRX .........................................................................2343 Tucson Medical Center ...........................................1238 UAB Hospital .............................................................424 UCLA Health System ..............................................1010 UCSF Medical Center .............................................1216 UnitedHealthcare StudentResources .....................2215 Universal Hospital Services Inc. .............................1443 University Health System ..........................................403 University of Indianapolis ........................................1731 University of Michigan - Flint PT Dept. .....................642 University of Southern California ............................1302 University of St. Augustine ......................................2128 Versa Climber ..........................................................2316 VES Compression ...................................................2424 Vibra Healthcare .......................................................923 Vicon .......................................................................1502 Virginia Mason Medical Center .................................629 Vitamix .....................................................................2403 VNA California ...........................................................430

W-X-Y-ZWashington University in St. Louis ...2121 WebExercises Inc. ..................................................1429 WebPT ....................................................................2109 White Sky LLC dba Halo Posture Products ...........1043 Whitehall Manufacturing ...........................................702 Wingman Multi-Sport ..............................................2330 Woodway USA ..........................................................720 WorkWell Systems Inc. ...........................................1129 World Confederation for PT (WCPT) ......................1520 www.theSandDuneOnline.com ...............................1202 Zewa, Inc. ................................................................2502 Zimmer MedizinSystems ........................................2103 ZirMed .....................................................................1236

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Safely and efficiently managing people with various movement disorders and pa-thologies such as Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, and amputations among many others creates a large burden and risk on healthcare provid-ers. Patient rehabilitation and functional outcomes can often be restricted due to fear of falling and/or injury. Over the years, hospital-based gait rehabilitation has pro-gressed from belts to parallel bars to mobile harness systems and recently robotic and ceiling mounted body weight support sys-tems. Limitations of current body weight support systems include set-up time, size

Vector Gait and Safety System™ by Bioness Debuts(clinic footprint), installation restrictions, track versatility and single patient use.

Utilizing this valuable feedback and learning from the success of the L300 Foot Drop System and L300 Plus System, Bio-ness is bringing gait rehabilitation full circle with the debut of the Vector Gait and Safety System at APTA-CSM. The Vector Gait and Safety System will offer healthcare providers unparalleled convenience and versatility to mitigate risk, enhance outcomes and improve profitability.

Make it a point to stop by the Bioness booth #2003 this week during exhibit hall hours and receive a personal tour of the Vector Gait and Safety System. At Bioness we are committed to helping people regain mobility and indepen-dence through clinically proven products. In addition to the Vector Gait and Safety System, Bioness manufactures solution-driven tech-nologies including the award-winning L300 Foot Drop System, the H200 Wireless Hand Rehabilitation System, and the L300 Plus System. These advanced-technology func-tional electrical stimulation (FES) systems are designed to provide functional and therapeutic benefits for individuals affected by central nervous system injuries and disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and others.

Are you looking to transform your gait analysis routine? So were the founders of ProtoKinetics.

In April 2012, Michael Rowling and Youan Chang, former management em-ployees of CIR Systems Inc., acquired the GAITRite M_Sqr technology from CIR Systems and formed ProtoKinet-ics. The new company offers a new alternative as they seek to develop, distribute, and support the most ad-vanced gait measurement equipment on the market.

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signal processing, is well-known for his creation of the celebrated Datapac Software package for signal analysis. Kristen Larsen, with extensive experi-ence in physiological data acquisition and product training, recently joined ProtoKinetics as Director of Education and Service.

The company’s current customer base is comprised of industry professionals who require movement analysis tools for their research or clinical practices. The traditional package for ProtoKinetics customers includes a Zeno Walkway, a computer with ProtoKinetics Move-ment Analysis Software (PKMAS), a video camera to synchronize video and footfalls, and an interface for marking events. The Zeno Walkway (available in 2- and 4-foot widths and 8- to 26-foot lengths) is manufactured by Zenomet-rics, which also makes the GAITRite.

ProtoKinetics has been eager to debut their company to the APTA and show how they have pushed current technol-ogy to the next level. Visit booth #1209 to see how ProtoKinetics can benefit your practice today!

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