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Michigan Physical Therapy

A Publication of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Volume 43, No. 1 Spring 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGESue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT, PhD(c), MPTA President

Be a TransformerSpring is a great time for new energy, new initiatives, new commitment and transformation. MPTA is looking for individuals to re-commit to your professional association. We are looking for current members to commit to increased participation. We are looking for potential members to see the value of belonging to their professional association.

Commit to your profession and your professional association… in addition to your practice.

Commit to talking to one or more of your physical therapy colleagues about why you belong. It is well documented that a face to face conversation, i.e. word of mouth, is the most effective way to bring potential members into a professional association.

Commit to going to a District Meeting or to the MPTA Spring Conference in Mt. Pleasant in April. Or plan now to go to the MPTA Fall Conference in Holland, MI.

Commit to going to an MPTA Membership Meeting. We can only grow more valuable as your APTA Chapter if we hear from what members and potential members will value. Would you find value in…..

• More focused or in depth professional development at our conferences?

• Longer… or shorter... conferences? At resort or family destinations…or not?

• More social or networking opportunities? Connected, or not,to conferences?

• Opportunities for advocacy to bring physical therapy to those who need it?

• More practice-based journal clubs to bring EBP alive in your practice?

• The establishment of practice-based Special Interest Groups at the Chapterlevel to help improve patient outcomes?

INSIDE THIS ISSUE…Membership News ______________ 2Member Spotlight ______________ 3Legeslative News ________________ 4Director News __________________ 5MPTA Spring Conference  ________ 6District News ___________________ 8School News ___________________ 10

Sue Talley PT, DPT, C/NDT

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Registration Open!Visit conference.mpta.com

April 1-2, 2016

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2016 is certainly going to be a busy and exciting year for both the MPTA membership and professional development areas of interest. Our Membership Committee has great new co-leaders, Jorgie Hadder, PT, DPT, and Patrick Lawrence, PT, DPT, and a robust roster of helpers: Libby Sheahan, PT, DPT; Lauren Ramer, PT, DPT; Edward Mathis, PT; Crystal Lamb, DPT; Liz Ramey, PT, DPT; Donna Reece, PT; and Britney Rauch, PT, DPT. Thank you all for your service to the MPTA!

Membership Committee highlights so far this year:

• We are reaching out to many organizations who are interested in having a member of the MPTA speak to the benefits of membership and all of the exciting opportunities we are challenged with in Michigan as a profession. Please contact the MPTA if you are interested in having someone visit your business or practice setting.

• New members will receive a special new MPTA window cling with a warm welcome from the committee. Students in transition to their first job as PTs or PTAs will be contacted to share in the benefits of membership discounts as well.

From a professional development perspective, the “to do” list is packed with activity for this year. Receiving at least 8–10 requests for information on the new relicensure requirements per week, it is clear that a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) reference tool is needed during this transition period for our membership. I have included a list of the top 5 questions to date for your review! Priorities for the Professional Development Director include:

• Communication to the membership about the PDR (Professional Development Requirement) system for relicensure effective July 1, 2017.

• Development of reference tools—PowerPoint presentation and FAQ reference list.

• Revision of the CEU application process, forms, fees, and review system.

• Creation of a new “CEU Provider” program—standards and criteria, forms, systems, and reviewers.

Please help us spread the word about the VALUE of membership—your voice, your ideas, your issues! That is WHY the MPTA exists. Together, we can do so much more for the communities and people we serve. Thank you for your membership.

MEMBERSHIP & PROFESIONAL DEVELOPEMENT REPORT Submitted by Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS, CEEAA

The TOP FIVE questions from November – January!

1. Will CEU’s count as PDR’s – 1 hr for 1 unit?

Answer: Earning CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) is one of the many ways to earn the required 24 PDR’s within a two year period for re-licensure. 1 PDR = 1 CEU credit. A maximum of 20 PDR’s may be earned towards the 24 required PDR’s through earning CEU’s.

2. Will CEU’s “count “from 2016 or do I have to wait until 2017?

Answer: The first re-licensure requirement will occur in July 2019, with PDR’s earned from July 2017 to July 2019 immediately preceding re-licensure. So, no, 2016 CEU’s will not be credited towards re-licensure. PDR’s are ALWAYS encourages as a part of our commitment to ongoing professional development in Michigan!

3. How far back will the things that I have done “count” towards PDR’s?

Answer: Same as #2. Re-licensure credits begin in July, 2017.

4. Will having a student “count” as a PDR?

Yes! All of that hard work serving your profession in an important Clinical Instructor role “counts!” 3 PDR credits may be earned for each 40 hours of clinical supervision for a maximum of 12 PDR’s in a two year re-licensure period.

5. Will physical therapists and physical therapist assistant who don’t actively practice PT have to provide patient care to be eligible for re-licensure?

No. Re-licensure will be different than the current system which requires a signature and a fee to be submitted. 24 PDR’s will be required  of any and all PT’s and PTA’s who are requesting re-licensure as a Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Michigan. “Patient Care” is not considered a PDR activity.

Frequently Asked Questions: PT and PTA Re-Licensure in Michigan

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Aaron P. Hodge, Aaron P Hodge. SPTAAdam Kingsbury, SPTAlan Fredendall, CEP CSCSAlexis Howland, PTAlfred Girgis, PTAmrita Puri, MHS- PTamy mae white, SPTABahitha Uthup, PTBradley M. Cowgill, SPTABreeann Carlton, SPTACaitlin E. King, SPTACarrie Crowe, PT, DPT, FMTCassandra VanDyke, SPTCassondra Marie Boyd, SPTChelsea Marie VanDriel, SPTColette N. Lajnesse, SPTA

Daniel Karam, SPTDavie K. Bush, SPTADiana M. Anderson, SPTEliana Hersha Neuman, SPTEmily Stempky, PTErica Danielle Neeley, SPTAErika Rae Collins, AT, PTAHabib Ullah Shahid, PTHaley Emerson, SPTAHeath A. Nier, Heath NierIara Denise Brophy, SPTAJennifer Renaud, SPTAJessica Taylor Halsne, PTJonathan P. Narr, PTJordan Najor, SPTJulie Kae Simmonds, PTAKamini Komarraju, PT

Karpagam Raghunathan, PTKatherine Huyser, SPTKayla Marie Gustitus, SPTKaylinn A. Morell, SPTAKevin Matthew Marchelletta, SPTKhoa Lam, SPTKrista Blievernicht, SPTAKristen Marie Johnson, PT, DPTLeah Elizabeth Coggon, SPTLia Amine, SPTMargaret R. Hannon, SPTMeghan Marie Lucero, MeghanMonica Godoshian, SPTNajmus Saher, PTOlivia Grace Sharp, SPTA

Pomaikai Manuel Anduha, SPTPriyanka Parab, PT, MSPTRebecca Borden, SPTARebekah Ann Waldron, PTASarah J. McAllister, PT, CSCSSteven Alexander Wietrzykowski, SPT, CSCSSusie Virginia Benz, PTATara L. Arney, SPTAThomas Allen Clark, PTTorey Anne Magee, SPTTracy Broomell, SPTVijayasankar Venkatasubramanian, PT

The Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Recognizes 3 University of Michigan – Flint Students

Congratulations to Charlotte Cahill, SPT, Tyler Martin, SPT, and Samantha Waelde, SPT, for winning second place

in the ACPT student brochure contest. Their brochure titled “Living Healthy After Menopause” will be displayed at the Academy booth at CSM in February.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT/RECOGNITION

• Smaller Districts that are geographically “manageable”? or no Districts?

• The coordination of “movement fitness” fairs state-wide?

We welcome your input – send us an email at mpta@mpta.com to share your ideas.

A little over a year ago a survey of current members indicated that the MPTA seemed like a closed group, that the same people are in leadership positions too often. Direct access took a lot of time and resources that narrowed MPTA’s focus. We are hearing from members and patients that they are benefitting – access to physical therapy has, and continues, to improve through direct access.

The MPTA Board of Directors have hear your concerns and have been working diligently to find ways to be more open, more welcoming and providing more value. You

can see it in simple ways. The MPTA leadership decided not to sit together during the MPTA membership meeting so we interact more with our members. We have more “early career” members (i.e. members in the first 5 years after graduation) serving as MPTA volunteer leaders… at the District level, on committees, on task forces and on the MPTA BOD. Our MPTA BOD is getting younger (but not young). Activities at the District level are growing… professional development, networking, understanding the issues facing our profession and our patients. Our membership numbers are growing, we can only serve the greater good better as we join together.

Our profession needs you, and your colleagues.. so we can more fully address our vision: “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience”

Be a transformer!

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Let’s all extend a big welcome to the newest members of the MPTA family! By joining the MPTA, you have all taken a huge step in growing as a professional and investing in the future of your profession. We thank you!

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We are more than halfway through the 2015-16 legislative sessions at the state and federal levels. MPTA expects to see a strong push to move HB4712, which would expand the chiropractor scope of practice, allowing them to prescribe physical therapy. Currently, as of the

writing of this article, HB4712 remains on the floor of the Michigan House, which means there could be a vote at any time. MPTA opposes HB4712 and encourages legislators to vote NO! MPTA will keep members apprised of any developments and asks that members visit the legislative web page for detailed talking points about this flawed and unnecessary legislation. Your leadership remains actively engaged with legislators to keep them informed of the issue. Most importantly, YOU will have an opportunity to engage legislators at MPTAs 2016 Legislative Advocacy Day in Lansing, April 13th. This is an opportunity to have

your voice heard by those who will help shape the future of PT practice in Michigan. You can find details of the event and register online MPTA website.

Nationally, APTA/MPTA continues to see the implementation of major pieces of legislation that became law in 2014-15, namely the IMPACT Act of 2014 and MACRA of 2015. These two pieces of legislation significantly impact physical therapy and the delivery of health care. Generally speaking, these two Acts further define and expand the shift away from a volume-based reimbursement system to one of value-based payment. Combined, they seek to meet the triple-aim of health care reform: reduced cost, improved quality, and a healthier population. I encourage you to view the “Medicare” and “Health Care Reform” areas on the APTA website at Payment to better understand the changes that are occurring. The bottom line, as was noted in the September 2015 issue of PT in Motion, is that “PTs had best adopt quality measures and learn more about innovative care delivery models in their communities.” APTA/MPTA is working on your behalf to help shape the future of health care delivery and can provide you with the information you need to succeed.

Listed below are action items that you can take advantage of to stay informed on both the state and federal level:

• Download the APTA Action App, which provides easy access to information, allows quick action, and was recently updated to include a section for State-specific activity.

• Visit MPTA’s legislative page, which provides news to keep you up-to-date and resources to engage policy makers.

Thank you for all you do! Respectfully,

Craig Miller, PT

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Craig Miller, PT, Legistlative Director

Craig Miller, PT

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REIMBURSEMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORTMarty Sytsema, PT, MSPT, OMPT, CIMP, FAAOMPT

Rolling into a new year typically means significant changes with coding, billing, Medicare, etc. The start of 2016 has been quiet, though. The PQRS system is continuing as it did in 2015. The Medicare cap is in place and the exceptions process continues. ICD-10 is still fairly new and we’re still trying to memorize all those diagnosis codes, but little is changing there.

Sadly, misunderstanding of our profession by the insurance companies continues as well. You are probably familiar with BCBSM’s faulty report in The Record from last fall which was corrected in December. Last month, we learned that Blue Care Network, in an upcoming spring 2016 announcement was making many of the same faulty claims that BCBSM did. We were able to contact BCN to get this fixed before it went to print.

One problematic recent change relates to BCN and chiropractors. As a result of the lawsuit against the blues by the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, chiropractors now have to get approval from BCN and are subject to the same 60-day limitations that we are. Because physical therapists and chiropractors will be sharing the 60-day

limitation, it is quite possible that you will have patients who come to see you only to find out all of their BCN rehab benefit has been exhausted in chiropractic visits.

There are some big changes coming up in the next 12 months. APTA continues to work with the American Medical Association (AMA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) toward revising how we are paid. Paying based on VOLUME is transforming to payment based on VALUE (case management, emphasis on patient outcomes, etc.). Starting in January 2017 there will be three new codes for our initial evaluations that will replace the current 97001 CPT code. Additional new codes are being developed for our daily treatments but have not yet been finalized.

Another change later this year deals with IMPACT (post-acute care reform act), which will be rolling out incrementally over the next several years. If you work in home health, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehab facilities, or long-term care hospitals, start learning about IMPACT as it will start this fall.

Thank you for being a MPTA member. We, along with APTA, will try to keep you informed of payment issues that arise.

Marty Sytsema, PT, MSPT, OMPT, CIMP, FAAOMPT

The MPT-PAC thanks the following individuals for making contributions in 2015 at the Club Level ($100+):

Lake Superior Club ($500+)Janet DowneyJake Jakubiak KovacekGina OtterbeinKatherine PalazzoloSusan Talley

Lake Michigan Club ($250–$499)Deborah DohertyBrian Gilbert

Meri GoehringEdward MathisCraig MillerChris MooreJeff MooreJohn Peck

Lake Huron Club ($100–$249)Kaelee BrockwayReyna ColomboKarin CruteLoren & Vicki DeVinneyTeresa DuncanAnn FoxStan GuestMary Ann Herrmann

Holly HesterChris HinzeNeal JohnsonMelodie KondratekVijay KumarMatthew LikinsPeter LoubertTim McGuireElizabeth MostromEd OrloffLeah Parizon-MitteerSteven PedleySuzanne PerkinsCindy PfalzerMeagan SechnickMichael ShoemakerMartin Sytsema

Kathleen WalworthGwen Warby-MarshTim Zipple

Thank you very much to everyone that contributed in 2015! We appreciate your support and hope that you consider making a Club Level contribution in 2016.

Respectfully submitted,

Edward Mathis, PT, DPTMPT-PAC Chair

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You are invited to attend the MPTA Spring Conference on Saturday, April 2, at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center. Clinical education sessions include: Cash-Based Services, Hospice/Palliative Care, Kinesio Taping, Dementia, Lower Extremity Neurodynamics, and Leadership. There will also be the informative Membership meeting during lunch; and new this year, Breakfast Clinical Roundtables. And don’t forget to visit the Exhibit Hall where you can network with vendors, colleagues, and MPTA leadership. Visit the MPTA website and Facebook page for details on speakers and topics.

As incoming Director of Conferences, I want to thank Karin Crute and Chris Wilson for their leadership and mentoring to prepare me for this role. I also want to thank current and past conference committee members for their ideas, enthusiasm, and hard work to help make MPTA conferences successful. My goal is to bring YOU exceptional educational programming, networking opportunities, and fun activities during conferences. Please contact me (MelanieWellsPT@gmail.com) with suggestions/comments/questions on ways we can improve YOUR conference experience.

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR’S REPORTMelanie Wells, PT

Broadening Our Reach: Beyond the Conventional

SatApril 2

MPTA Spring ConferenceSaturday Agenda

(MPTA) = MPTA Spring Conference

themed programming

(BOD) = MPTA Leadership Participation and Interaction Activities

*Conference registration not required to attend events marked BOD

7:00 8:00 Registration/Exhibit Hall – Continental Breakfast Served in Exhibit Hall

8:00 9:00 MPTA Clinical Round Tables Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 9:30 Unopposed Time - Exhibit Hall

9:30 11:30

Kinesiology Taping Redefined

Stuart Wilson MS, PT

Simple Steps to Create and Sell a

Cash-Based Service

Jamey Schrier, PT, DPT, OCS

Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Palliative Care But

Were Afraid to Ask –

Chris Wilson PT, DScPT, DPT, GCS and Tammy Demeere, PT, DPT

Exhibit Hall Open 9:30-11:00

Exhibit hall closed for lunch

11:00-11:30

11:30 12:00 Unopposed Time - Exhibit Hall

12:00 2:00 MPTA Membership Meeting and Lunch

2:00 4:00

Basic Neurodynamic Evaluation and

Interventions of the Lower Extremity

Ed Enriquez PT, DPT, COMPT, CSST

The Leadership Imperative: The

Key to Managing Performance and

Your Career

Peter Kovacek PT, MSA, DPT

Dementia Management in Physical Therapy

Holly Hester PT, DPT, CLT

Exhibit Hall Open Break and

Refreshments

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Clinical Round Tables:  A New Feature at MPTA Spring Conference!

Spring Membership Meeting Saturday, April 2 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The MPTA wants to better connect with our membership, and the addition of CLINICAL ROUND TABLES at the Spring Conference is one way to gather like-minded clinicians together! Join us on Saturday, April 2nd from 8 – 9 at one of our round tables led by experts and colleagues with a passion for excellence in specialty areas.  

• Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy

• Oncology

• Neurology – adults and pediatrics

• Women’s Health

In addition there will be a Round Table for those interested in Private Practice

No registration necessary – this is open to all members… just come and join in the lively discussion about current events, clinical practice, research, or bring your questions! We hope this will be the beginning of more Clinical Round Tables for the future. Hope to see you there!

All members are also invited to the Spring membership meeting and lunch 12-2pm on Saturday, April 2. Lunch is included with conference registration. If you are not attending the conference but would like to join us for lunch, please email mpta@mpta.com. There will be a nominal fee to cover the cost of lunch. All members are welcome to come just for the meeting. Let us know if you plan to attend so we have plenty of seats available.

October 2016

Save the Date!

MPTA Fall Conference and Research Day:

October 14–15, 2016 in Holland, Michigan.

What the MPTA Institute for Education and Research Can Do for YOU!

Do you need funding for research? Do you want to recognize someone for significant contributions in the area of research or achievement in scholarly publication?

The MPTA Institute for Education and Research has many options for your consideration:

• Small Grants – Apply any time for a $100 grant to help with research

• Large Grants – $500 grants awarded in the Fall – Application deadline: August 1

• Richard E. Darnell Research Award - Nomination deadline: August 1

• Mabel E Holton Award – Nomination deadline: August 1

In addition, we’ve partnered with Team Rehab to offer a $2000 scholarship for one student from each of the 6 physical therapy education programs in Michigan. Application deadline for the scholarships is August 1.

For additional information and application forms go to the MPTA website at:https://mpta.com/awards/ and https://mpta.com/institute-education-research/

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DISTRICT NEWSTo get the latest in District News see the MPTA website at www.mpta.com/districts

WESTERN DISTRICTKaelee Brockaway, PT, Western District Chair

Happy New Year from the Western District!

We are ringing in 2016 with some new leadership, including a new Vice Chair, Tom Gustafson, currently practicing at the Center for Physical Rehabilitation; and a new Secretary, Jessica Kuipers, also of Center for Physical Rehabilitation. We are very excited to welcome them aboard. We also want to thank former Vice Chair Meri Goehring and Secretary Susan McCourt for their terms of service, and for all their help during my first year as Chair.

In accordance with our MPTA Vision Statement, “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience,” we plan to bring you programming that supports the three anchors of this position.

Our first meeting of the year has represented “Transforming Society” with a presentation by Chris Hinze, Vice Chair of the Northern District, titled, “Transforming Society via Community Design,” which also supports the MPTA’s upcoming motion to be presented at the House of Delegates in June. This motion will support Physical Therapists in their role in community design and civil planning to improve generalized access to all utilities and services for those who are mobility impaired. We look forward to this motion and its ongoing development. The students were also presented with vital information regarding “Income-Based Repayment Plans” and “Public Service Loan Forgiveness” presented by Joshua Brockway, JD, Financial Institution Examiner for the State of Michigan. Thank you to the students of Andrews University DPT Program for the programming request. And a big thank you to the GVSU DPT Program and Advanced Therapeutic Concepts for providing dinner for the District meeting.

Look for upcoming emails and Facebook page updates for future meeting information and how we will represent the remaining anchors of our vision statement: “Optimizing Movement and Improving the Human Experience.” Would you like to request specific programming for the District meetings? Email the Western District or message us on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you

EASTERN DISTRICT Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA, Eastern District Chair

At the end of 2015 and early 2016, the MPTA Eastern District has been busy with events and is planning many other great activities for 2016!

Two continuing education courses were offered at:

• Macomb Community College in November: - Oncology Rehab was presented by MPTA

Director Dr. Holly Lookabaugh-Deur of Generation Care.

• The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) in Neurologic Rehab in January: - Pusher Syndrome was presented by Dr. Vicky

Pardo of Wayne State University; and the Use of Safe Patient Handling Technology Use to Promote Neural Plasticity was presented by Margaret Arnold, PT, CEES, CSPHP, of Inspire Outcomes LLC, and Dr. Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT, NCS, of the University of Michigan-Flint.

The MPTA Eastern District is proud to donate all proceeds from the Neurological Rehab course at RIM to benefit those affected by the Flint Water Crisis.

We encourage members to consider joining us at the MPTA Student Conclave and Spring Conference on April 1–2 and also come to Lansing for the Legislative Activity Day on April 13th. Make plans to come to

Participants practice transfers during the Pusher Syndrome lab.

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Oakland University for an Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Assessment Course presented by Dr. Sara Arena PT, DScPT, on May 14th. This will be a 4-hour course with lab and CPD credit pending. Registration details will be available online at MPTA website, through blast emails, and via Facebook.

The District leadership continues to plan for events in 2016, including educational courses with potential topics in orthopedics, pediatrics, and/or geriatrics.

If you are interested in hosting a meeting or serving as an educational speaker for a meeting, please contact one of the District leaders. All are welcome to our future meetings (stay tuned to Facebook, blast emails, and Shorelines for dates).

UPPER PENINSULA DISTRICT Edward Mathis, PT, DPT, Upper Peninsula District Chair

We have several events to look forward to in 2016:

• Friday, July 22 at 3:00pm ET, UP Golf Social/MPT-PAC Fundraiser, Course Location TBA, Marquette

• Join us for our 8th Annual 9-hole scramble with a social to follow. This is always a fun time and is typically the highlight of the district’s year.

• Saturday, July 23rd, Pain Science Course, Active Physical Therapy, Marquette (full day). Instructor: Mark Kargela, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, OCS. Cost: $125 member ($175 non-member). More details to come on MPTA website.

• Tuesday, Sept 27th, 4:00–8:00pm CT, Ethics Course, DCHS, Iron Mountain. Instructor: Edward Mathis. Cost: $20 member ($40 non-member).

We are also currently working on setting up regional membership/PDR roundtables in multiple locations in an effort to increase understanding of the PDR requirements that will take effect in 2017, increase awareness of membership benefits, and answer other questions regarding current events in the chapter. Please contact the chair via email (edwardmdpt@gmail.com) if you would like to hold a roundtable at your place of employment.

WHO’S WHOAT MPTA2015 LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE LEADERS

President Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDTVice President Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS Secretary Karin Crute, PTTreasurer Nicholas Platko, PT, DPTDirector of Legislative Affairs Craig Miller, PTDirector of Membership and Professional Development Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCSDirector of Conferences Melanie Wells, PTDirector of Reimbursement Martin Sytsema, PT, MSPT, OMPT,

CIMT, FAAOMPTDirector of Academic Relations Meri Goehring, PT, PhD, GCS, CWSDirector of Public Relations Suzanne Perkins, PT, DPT

DISTRICT CHAIRS:Eastern District Chair: Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCSWestern District Chair: Kaelee Brockway, PTNorthern District Chair: Tim Zipple, DScPT, OCS, FAAOMPTUpper Peninsula District Chair Edward Mathis, PT, DPT

KEY CONTACTS:Executive Director Julia Rice, IOM, CAEMPTA Editor: VacantMPTA Assistant Editor: Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANAMPTA Lobbyists: Evelyn Sweeney & Bret MarrMI Representative to the PTA Caucas Benjamin Eggleston, PTAChief Delegate Cam Williams, PT, DPT, MSSpeaker of the Membership Meeting Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANAFederal Affairs Liaison Matt Likins, PT, MPT, OCS

MPTA MAILING ADDRESS:1055 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 205Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 703/706-8524 or800/999-2782 ext. 8524Email: mpta@mpta.comWebsite: www.mpta.com

Dr. Jamie Haines demonstrates the Use of Safe Patient Handling Technology Use to Promote Neural Plasticity during lab.

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ANDREWS UNIVERSITYBill Scott PT, MSPT Director of Clinical Education

This semester Andrews University Department of Physical Therapy is full and overflowing with all three cohorts back on campus. Our Class of 2016 has returned after successfully completing their first two terminal internships. We are proud of their accomplishments and thankful for all of the clinicians that gave their time and energy to mentor them. They are back on campus and over the next few weeks they will be completing and presenting their scholarly inquiries.

Over Christmas break several of our students (Class of 2017) teamed up with the Andrews University Theology Department for a Mission trip to Honduras. They spent 11 days in Santa Barbara at a children’s home called Hogar de Niños. This facility is sponsored by Reach International. During their time in Santa Barbara, the

students lead out in a Christ-centered day camp ministry serving kids with food, song, and care. The trip made a tremendous impact on our students, as well as the people of Honduras who they served. We also have another group of students that are planning a trip to Lebanon this summer. We are proud of their willingness to serve.

This year’s Student Conclave will be awesome, with the theme of “Broadening Our Reach.” Educational topics include pediatric pelvic floor, how rehab is different for patients with cancer, and military PT, among others.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Jamey Schrier who will discuss the future of physical therapy. Mock Interviews will occur—so bring those resumes!

Elections for the 2016–2017 MPTA SRC (Student Relations Committee) will be held during student conclave. So come and cast your ballots for who you think will be the best student leaders! Businesses will be present and looking at students for future employment. The MPTA SRC has worked tirelessly to ensure that 2016 Student Conclave will be a success. Judy Turner, PTA (pictured below), shared this statement about her experience at conclave last year:

“The only reason I almost did not attend was not wanting to miss a day of learning at my final clinical rotation. Then I looked at the schedule again and realized all the unique learning

opportunities I would miss at Conclave...rehab directors, hospital administrators, the buzz amongst vendors was largely about the growth in PTA opportunities & hiring...I left with

direct contact information from a half dozen health systems and clinics that I am interested in seeking employment.”

Spend April 1st in Mt. Pleasant, MI, where we guarantee you will be in for a treat, not an April fool’s day joke. The MPTA Spring Conference follows Student Conclave on Saturday, April 2nd, at the same location. So why not make it a weekend getaway? Hope to see you all there!

STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATEAmanda Church, SPT

April 1, 2016

Judy Turner, PTA

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Our new Class of 2018 survived their first semester of physical therapy classes and are now veterans of the PT school life and curriculum.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYDOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PHYSICAL THERAPYJ. Tim Zipple, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

The satellite program at Michigan Tech University (MTU) continues to thrive and most of the technical glitches in the system have been worked out. We continue to monitor the success of the distance learning program and the effects on students at both institutions.

We are attempting to finalize plans to hire two new faculty members in the areas of neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation. By the time this update is printed, we hope to have both positions filled and begin the process of getting the new faculty settled into campus.

Several of our present faculty, admissions department staff, and students will compete in the “Man vs. Mountain” event on February 6th. We have a team name, fierce competitive natures, and a desire to overcome the elements. The students in Houghton are preparing for two events happening in February: the MTU Winter Carnival and the CopperDog 150 dogsledding races in Copper Harbor. Some events will have already transpired by print time.

Since Central Michigan University is in the Northern District and I am the chair of this District, I feel compelled to announce and support an upcoming course on March 12th. It features Dhana M. Ponners, PT, DPT, OMPT, on the topic of Functional Massage and will occur at Dynamic Physical Therapy in Gaylord, MI. Come one, come all!

Our students are gearing up for the upcoming Student Conclave in Mount Pleasant on April 1st (April Fool’s Day!). We will have students from the 1st and 2nd year of the program involved with preparation at the Comfort Inn and Conference Center. At the Conclave, students are anticipating networking opportunities, mock interviews, and resume reviews. Our students in Mount Pleasant will be preparing for the annual MS Color 5K Walk/Run held on April 16th.

DELTA COLLEGE PTA PROGRAMChris Hausbeck, PT, DPT Coordinator, Delta College PTA program

ATTENTION all Delta College PTA alumni!

We recently started a Facebook page for our graduates in an effort to network, keep members up-to-date on current happenings in the program, and chat about contemporary trends in the profession. Please like/join our group on Facebook. Just search “Delta College PTA Program Alumni” and request to join the group.

Our second year students are in the process of finishing up their licensure paperwork, studying for the NPTAE, and learning tons in their full-time clinical internships. First year students are “holding down the fort” on campus with a very busy semester while learning about pathophysiology, human development, anatomy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and neuroanatomy.

Project SHARED continues to go extremely well! With this project, the students work to collect assistive devices from individuals/facilities who no longer need them and then issue these devices to people in need. Anyone wishing to donate devices or inquire about obtaining a device for a patient should call (989) 758-3621 or e-mail projectshared@delta.edu

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITYSubmitted by Bonni Kinne, PT, DHSc

During the fall semester, Professor Barbara Hoogenboom was the keynote speaker for the South Africa Sport Physiotherapy Congress: The Juvenile Athlete. She also presented a 2-day course and a 2-hour lab while she was in South Africa. Professor Lisa Kenyon presented two concurrent sessions at the Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference and a research rounds at the University of British Columbia Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The following faculty members also presented research: Gordon Alderink at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics and the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting; Barbara Baker at the College of Health Professions Global Health Showcase; Lisa Kenyon at the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting and the Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference; and Bonni Kinne at the International Conference and Expo on Novel Physiotherapies. Two

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of Lisa Kenyon’s research presentations involved recent graduates Sarah Fisher, Cailee Gallagher, Lyndsay Hammond, Lauren Webster, and Marci Westman.

The following faculty members recently published research: Cathy Harro (two articles in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); Lisa Kenyon (two articles in Pediatric Physical Therapy, one which involved recent graduate Sarah Fisher); Bonni Kinne (an article in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, an article in Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics that involved recent graduates Tyler Finch, Alex Macken, and Chad Smoyer, and an article in GeriNotes that involved recent graduates Kelly Johnson, Rachel Patterson, and Aaron Poirier); and Laurie Sticker and Barbara Hoogenboom (an article in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy that involved Lauren Smith from the class of 2016)

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGESubmitted by Crystal Parker, PTA, BS

The new PTA cohort admitted this fall has much enthusiasm and commitment not only to their studies, but also to the profession and their community. Already they are planning fundraisers in their student group and developing ideas for community service events. With only a month into the program, they conducted a community awareness event for Physical Therapy Month.

New to the students this year is the requirement for a Developing Professional Portfolio designed to guide the students in professional development patterns while still in their student career. The faculty have been providing the students opportunities in the area to participate in other organization’s community outreach. One of the students participated in MidMichigan Health’s free mammography clinics held at each of their campuses as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month October 2015. The student reported it was a rewarding experience for her.

We are looking forward to the 2016-2017 academic year and preparing for the addition of a second cohort starting the fall semester. It will be the first time MMCC’s PTA Program will be educating two cohorts of students at the same time. There will be exciting times ahead.

The PTA cohort graduating in 2017 enjoying their first field trip and learning the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities as they perform a scavenger hunt within our local Walmart store. Many thanks to Walmart, Mt. Pleasant, who has supported our efforts to develop empathy within our students for many years.

Professor Barbara Hoogenboom (on the right) teaching a course in South Africa.

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MMCC student club, PTASTIC, celebrating Physical Therapy Month: An informational career video with a grip strength assessment and a sweet treat to go. Pictured L to R: Stephanie Williams, Katie Hilliard, Olivia Sharp, Vanessa Tyson, and Brittany Davis.

MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGEDr. Anar Guru PT, DPT Mott Community College PTA Program Coordinator and Instructor

Mott Community College is pleased to announce its selection in the top 150 Community Colleges for 2017 by The Aspen Institute. We will now compete for the highest Aspen designation, the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

PTA Program News:We are pleased to announce 100 percent APTA/MPTA membership among our second year students. Additionally, the second year students will attend CSM 2016 in Anaheim this February with professors Diane Tremblay and Dr. Anar Guru. The students have expressed excitement about this opportunity to network and further their understanding of professional issues.

Also in February, the Mott PTA and OTA Programs will be conducting an inter-professional collaboration on Falls Prevention, creating patient education materials and carrying out educational sessions with individuals at risk for falling. This will promote hands-in service learning for both groups of students.

Lastly, we would like to congratulate Miss Jasmine Glispie and Miss Marceia Ferrell. Both were selected as recipients of the Mott PTA Student Reciprocation Scholarship. This

award is given annually to two students in their second year of the program based on achieving success and overcoming obstacles.

Marceia Ferrell, SPTA (left) and Jasmine Glispie, SPTA (right) recipients of the Mott PTA Student Reciprocation Scholarship

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Kris Thompson, PT, PhD

This fall was busy and productive! Oakland University students, faculty, and staff continue to participate in and volunteer for a number of community activities, including Fleece Navidad, Physical Therapy Day of Service (PTDOS), Turn the Village Teal, FunFitness Special Olympics, aid stations at the Detroit Free Press Marathon, Harvest Happenings, Bridge the Gap, Health and Wellness community projects, and many other events. We enjoy serving and working with our colleagues and the community!

Oakland University had a number of students and faculty who attended the MPTA Fall Conference. Congratulations to Kim Wilkins who received a MPTA Outstanding Student Award and Lee Simon who received a Team Rehab scholarship. Congratulations to the DPT Class of

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2015 who graduated in December and to the physical therapists that completed the post-professional tDPT, DScPT, and certificate programs. We are also pleased to congratulate faculty member and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Dr. Beth Black, who received tenure this year.

There will be several OU faculty presenting at CSM in Anaheim; and if you are in sunny California for CSM, we hope to see you there! Research Day 2016 will be Friday morning, May 13, 2016, and we are very pleased to have Dr. Peter Loubert as visiting scholar and keynote speaker. Dr. Loubert is a Professor at Central Michigan University and is the Michigan Technological University site director. The DPT Class of 2016 will be presenting their research that day. Clinicians are cordially invited to attend. Congratulations OU DPT Class of 2015!

OU DPT Class of 2018 students making fleece blankets for donation to a shelter

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN–FLINT Jennifer Blackwood, PT, PhD, GCS, CEEAA

• Professional DPT students presented 20 case reports on Poster Day held on December 11, 2015. Students collected the data during the fall semester 4-week clinical affiliation. Thanks to the clinical instructors who facilitated this process.

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) Program

Thinking about completing a tDPT? Now is the time!

LAST CLASS WILL BE ADMITTED IN FALL 2016

Oakland University currently has a transitional DPT program for those PTs who graduated with a bachelors or masters degree and wish to obtain a doctoral degree in physical therapy. Students who have a bachelors degree complete 30 credits and those with a bachelor’s degree complete 26 credits.

As we anticipate that the number of individuals who wish to pursue this option will decrease, we will only be admitting students into the tDPT at Oakland until the Fall of 2016. We encourage anyone who is interested in pursuing the tDPT to consider applying to the program in the near future.

The tDPT is offered in conjunction with our certificate programs and/or with other elective courses of your interest, with many courses offered on-line, evenings or weekends. Most students complete the program in 1 – 2 years on a part-time basis, depending on previous course work. Students can begin the program in fall, winter or summer. Information on and deadlines for applying can be found on the Oakland University Graduate Admissions website at http://www.oakland.edu/grad

Please contact Chris Stiller, the tDPT Program Coordinator, at cstiller@oakland.edu if you have any questions or visit the Physical Therapy web page at http://www.oakland.edu/shs/pt/

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• On April 15th, the department will host the 2016 Poster Day in the Happenings Room on campus from 4:00–6:00 p.m. for the presentation of students’ case reports. All are welcome!

• Congratulations to faculty member and alumnus, Dr. Donna Fry, for her appointment as Dean of the School of Health Professions and Studies.

• Olukemi Audu PT, DPT, graduate of the t-DPT program, was the first recipient of the Cindy Pfalzer Physical Therapy Horizons Award, which she received at the fall 2015 pre-commencement luncheon.

• We are happy to announce that Chad Tiernan, PhD, joined the faculty in January.

• Dr. Amy Yorke is looking for community partners (i.e., your former patients) who have a neurological disease/disorder that would be willing to work with our Year 2 students. If you know of someone who might benefit from directed interventions from our student physical therapists, please let them know about this opportunity and have them contact us at amyorke@umflint.edu or 810-762-3373.

• Third year students, Charlotte Cahill, Tyler Martin, and Sam Waelde won 2nd place in the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Student Brochure Contest for their “Living Healthy After Menopause” brochure.

• Faculty and students will be involved in 28 Poster Presentations, 3 Platform Presentations, and 3 education sessions at CSM 2016. Go Blue!

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYJennifer Dickson, PT, DPT, OMPT

Happy New Year from WSU!

Congratulations again to the DPT class of 2015! We are proud of each of your accomplishments and wish you the best as you begin your careers as physical therapists. At graduation, a special thanks and congratulations went to Tracy Graham, PT, from RIM, for her outstanding contributions to clinical education at WSU. Thank you again Tracy, and congratulations on receiving the 2015 WSU Exceptional Clinical Faculty Award.

The annual Wayne State PT Gala, a fundraising event by the third year DPT students, was held January 23, 2016. Over 140 students, faculty, and alumni attended the event, which raised money for graduation and the SAY Detroit PT clinic. Attendees enjoyed a buffet dinner, raffle, DJ, and photo booth. Well done students. Another successful gala, indeed!

Many of the WSU PT faculty have been busy finalizing posters and presentations for CSM in Anaheim, CA. A few of our faculty highlights at CSM include Dr. Nora Fritz’s educational session, “Dual-Task Interference: Definition, Measurement, and Intervention,” and a student platform presentation mentored by Dr. Sujay Galen, titled “Video Movement Analysis Using Smartphones (VIMAS): A Pilot Study.” Dr. Vicky Pardo will present research on “Feasibility and Minimum Detectable Change of the Lower Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment in Acute Stroke” and Dr. Martha Schiller will present research, done in collaboration with Beaumont Hospital, on “Falls Risk in Patients Diagnosed with Critical Illness Myopathy.”

Good luck and safe travels to all of our WSU student and faculty presenters!

WSU Faculty enjoying the 2016 PT Gala, January 2016.

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