PT Meet and Mingle! PT MONTH
Join us as we celebrate Physical Therapy month
October 1st @ 6:30 PM
Location: 1983 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Free taco to 1st 25 attendees
Opportunity Drawings!
Scavenger Hunt
PT Meet & Mingle WAVES4ALL
Please let us know you are attending and complete the short application form HERE
Biophysical Agents in Practice: Enhancing Pain Control and Strength Outcomes
Biophysical Agents in Practice: Enhancing Pain Control and Strength Outcomes
Presenters: Amanda Allen Parrish, PT, DPT, PhD & Yvonne Body, PT, DHSc, Dip MDT
Course Description: As reimbursement models continue to shift toward value-based care, physical therapists must demonstrate clinical effectiveness and appropriate use of interventions. Biophysical agents, particularly electrical stimulation, are often questioned due to inconsistent application and limited clinician confidence. Emerging evidence supports the strategic use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength and support rehabilitation in populations such as individuals with osteoarthritis and older adults. This session will examine current evidence and translate it into practical guidance for parameter selection, clinical decision-making, and integration of electrical stimulation for pain and strength. Emphasis will be placed on using biophysical agents as skilled, evidence-informed interventions that enhance patient participation and outcomes within a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
Tuition: $35 CPTA PT/PTA members; $50 non- and prospective members; Students free
Certified Hours: 2 Hours, 0.2 CEUs (CPTA)
Registration: CLICK HERE
Fighting Parkinson's Step-by-Step Walk
Get outside, have fun, and make a difference - join the San Diego District in supporting the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego!
PT Meet and Mingle Hike
Join local PTs, PTAs and students from the San Diego district CPTA for a scenic hike and networking opportunity — all while supporting PT research in CA!
LOPEZ CANYON TRAIL - Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
4 miles out at back, flat trail, approx 1hr 20min
Meet at the Peñasquitos Trail South Parking Lot off of Sorrento Valley Blvd
RSVP HERE
A Medicolegal IPE Deliberation Simulation on Values and Ethics: You are the Jury!
This 2-hour workshop demonstrates the values/ethics core competency domain with IPE simulations. Novel activities include watching simulated legal closing arguments, deliberating on a jury panel with instructions to decide the merit of the case, jury voting on the outcome as hot seat or audience participants, and debriefing the simulation to include polling of all audience attendees on the merit of the case compared to the participants and discussion of the actual medical legal case results aligned with the values and ethics selected core competencies.
PT Meet & Mingle: PT Beach Day
PT MEET & MINGLE:PT BEACH DAY
JOIN THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT FOR A FUN DAY OF NETWORKING & ACTIVITIES
NETWORKING, GAMES, AND CPTA SWAG GIVE-AWAYS. FAMILY FRIENDLY. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED.
RSVP HERE
The Hip- A Pivotal Joint in the Lower Quarter: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment Approach
Join us for this in-person con-ed course “The Hip - A Pivotal Joint in the Lower Quarter: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment Approach”
Cost: $295 for APTA members, $325 for non-members
CEU: 9 contact hours (0.9 CEUs pending approval by CPTA)
Description: This practical and comprehensive course integrates anatomy, biomechanics,
neurology, and functional integration. Dr. Ghandour will discuss in detail the lower
quarter unhappy triad (lumbar, hip and SI -Joint) and its impact on stability and gait. He
will discuss and demonstrate a progressive approach to evaluating, training the hip
joint, lumbar and hip muscle recruitment culminating into stability during function and
return to sport. Specific strategies to optimize movement and muscle recruitment
using muscle dynamics and exercise principles will be discussed. Dr. Ghandour will
demonstrate the use of mobilization belts and pulleys and demonstrate home exercise
strategies designed to maintain the gains made in the clinic. This course info will be
ready to use on Monday.
Presenter:
Dr. Yousef Ghandour PT, DPT, MOMT, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Network -UTC- La Jolla
Click to learn more about Dr. Yousef Ghandour PT, DPT, MOMT, FAAOMPT
Objectives:
Describe the anatomy of the hip joint.
Describe the muscles of the hip joint and lumbar spine.
Describe the biomechanics of the hip joint.
Describe components of lumbar instability and Hip deficiency
Perform mobility and treatment of hip joint. (Belt use)
Perform hip joint special tests and discuss its relevance.
Perform selected Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization to the hip muscles.
Perform a limited functional screening of Lumbar spine and Hip Joint
Discuss Hip Joint exercises progression.
Discuss the progression of concentric and eccentric exercise progression.
Discuss positional progression for optimal muscle recruitment.
ST. JOHN'S HEALTH AND BALANCE SCREENS
The San Diego District has collaborated with Cathholic Charities to provide occasional Health and Balance Screens for Residents. We are looking for volunteers for our next one.
Collaboration Between Orthopedic Manual PT and Vestibular PT for Managing Patients with Dizziness
Join us for this in-person San Diego District Meeting with a 2 hour con-ed course “Collaboration Between Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist and Vestibular Therapist for Managing Patients with Dizziness”
Cost: $20 for APTA members, $35 for non-members, FREE for PT/PTA students
CEU: 2 contact hours (0.2 CEUs pending approval by CPTA)
Description: Are you puzzled about how to manage a patient with dizziness? Join us for a two-hour lecture and case study discussion led by two physical therapists with more than twenty years of experience within their respective specialty areas of physical therapy practice and learn about the collaborative approach they have developed over the years to facilitate breakthroughs for treating patients with dizziness.
Presenters:
Dr. Kim Bell, PT, DPT - Vertigo Expert
BetterBalanceInLife.com
Stephen Moxey, PT, MPT, FAAOMPT
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
Fellow American Academy Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Moxey.Health
Objectives:
Discover how to interview a patient with dizziness
Name three key pieces of data to gather from patient’s symptom reporting for differential diagnosis of dizziness
Understand signs and symptoms of a cervical component of dizziness
Define BPPV and state the most common symptoms
Learn to sequence and coordinate care plans including vestibular rehabilitation and orthopedic manual physical therapy for best outcomes
Identify common risk factors for cervical versus vestibular dizziness
Stone Brewery Social Mixer
San Diego District Social Mixer
PTs and PTAs welcome!
Where: Stone Brewing Liberty Station | 2816 Historic Decatur Road
Seating Limited
RSVP- jimmathewsCPTA@gmail.com
PT Legislative Day
Busloads of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students plan to attend the 2023 CPTA Legislative Day! During this event attendees learn about bills in the legislature that have a direct impact on the therapy profession. Attendees receive outstanding advice on advocacy from our seasoned lobbyist. Some will have the opportunity to meet with legislators and their staff members who represent their home cities, in person. Those attendees who are unable to attend meetings will have an opportunity to schedule a virtual meeting at a later date.
And most of all, you will experience first-hand what a strong grassroots advocacy program can do.
At the conclusion of this day, participants will be able to:
Identify how a bill becomes law,
Design a comprehensive legislative strategy for the advancement of the physical therapy profession,
Schedule meetings with legislators and their staff members who represent your home cities.
Register here: https://www.ccapta.org/page/CPTAProfessionalsLegislativeDay
Father Joe's/Catholic Charities Care Package Assembly
PT in the community has partnered with Father Joe’s Villages and Catholic Charities to serve a variety of communities and populations. A variety of care packages will be put together for these organizations and an opportunity to assist during CSM is AVAILABLE! We will be assembling them on Thursday February 23rd at the Hilton Bayfront, Room: Aqua 313 at 1-3PM. Stay as long as you want. Please come out to join! No sign up necessary.
PT in the Community Senior Health Screening Event
PT in the Community is partnering with Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego to perform Health Screens with senior individuals during APTA's Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, CA. These events are being held off-site (about 15-20 minutes from the convention center) in order to meet people where they are. The events will take place on both Thursday (2/23) and Friday (2/24) at two separate housing locations. For your knowledge, St. John's Plaza has a high number of residents whom speak Spanish and Guadalupe Plaza has a high number of residents that speak Chinese and Vietnamese. We are working on translation services as needed.
The health screens will include basic review of medical history, taking vitals, discussing health behaviors, and completing a falls risk assessment (STEADI).
We are seeking volunteers to perform these screens on residents, who will voluntarily sign up to participate. You would spent about 15 to 20 minutes with each resident. And don't worry we can create teams of clinicians and students if you are not comfortable performing the screens alone. The San Diego district of the California Physical Therapy Association is a collaborator and providing liability insurance for volunteers.
Information on next steps, such as available local resources, will be provided to you in order to facilitate further conversation and direct people to where they may need to go.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ba4aa22a7f5cf8-senior?useFullSite=true#/
Chatting with High School Students about the PT Profession - Monarch School
Please join us at the Monarch School to chat with high school students about the Physical Therapy profession. The students in attendance are those that have a significant interest in kinesiology and human movement.
The Monarch School has served as a place of hope and belonging to thousands of unhoused students since 1987. Their unique and innovative Kindergarten through 12th grade school provides students with the stability and security they need to heal and learn.
Join us at 9AM for Breakfast and an informal meet and greet with students. Followed by a 10-11AM discussion time.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ba4aa22a7f5cf8-chatting?useFullSite=true#/
Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)
APTA's 2023 Combined Sections Meeting offers diverse, forward-thinking programming. Engage through interactive sessions featuring some of the profession's best and brightest.
Join us in the beautiful city of San Diego February 23-25, 2023.
Register here: https://www.mcisemi.com/aptacsm2023/
Donate Blood for PT in the Community
Going to CSM? While you’re there, make a donation with San Diego Blood Bank and support PT in the Community! See signup link for location details and time slots. 2/22-2/23
Signup: https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/name
Sponsor name: “PT in the Community”
Volunteer to Feed the Kids
Throughout San Diego County schools, 62% of the children are on meal assistance programs. As of March 2022, there are over 248,777 food insecure children in San Diego County. Our Feed The Kids program assists those families struggling to feed their children during the "weekend food insecurity gap". Kids need food in order to grow, learn and succeed, and we've made it our mission to ensure our children have the nutrients they need. We also provide diapers and period products as they are necessities as well. PT in the Community has teamed up with All About the Kids to distribute food all across different communities.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094aada62aa46-feed2#/
CPTA San Diego District Social Event
Time to celebrate making it through A LOT of indoor time last year and mingle with your fellow PTs/PTAs in the area!
The CPTA San Diego Chapter scheduled an outdoor fun mingling event to get 2023 off to a great start!
Come re-hydrate with your fellow PTs/PTAs at a beautiful North County Winery 🍷🍷
The SD District CPTA will provide appetizers beginning at 4:00pm ... so come early to have some yummy food before it’s gobbled up! The Sunshine Mountain Winery is located high on a hill in San Marcos with amazing views! We are looking forward to seeing you! 😊😊
Please RSVP to Kayla Smith at ksmith@usa.edu
CANCELLED - Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Treatment for Shoulder Impingement
Title: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Treatment for Shoulder Impingement
Cost: $160 for APTA members, $200 for non-members, $80 for APTA student members, $110 for student non-members
CEU: 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs pending approval by CPTA)
Description: This comprehensive shoulder course will introduce the ‘Results Treatment Method (RTM)’ with instruction from the founder of RTM, Andreas Schenk, PT, RPT. Although this unique treatment approach can be applied to all regions of the body, this course will specifically focus on treating shoulder impingement related impairments. Through the application of the “RTM Theory”, attendees will explore and learn treatment concepts for the shoulder and obtain helpful tools which can immediately be implemented into clinical practice. We will also share what makes RTM different from conventional interventions and encourage attendees to consider this process for treating shoulder dysfunction to achieve your patient’s highest potential.
About the Presenter: Andreas Schenk has over 30 years of clinical experience, beginning with his physical therapy education in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. After receiving his California Physical Therapy license in 1991, extensive training in various challenging environments influenced him to develop the proprietary “Results Treatment Method”. This method is utilized to treat patients with a whole body postural approach that influences a patient's proprioception and motor control to deliver effective results. He is the proud owner of a 20-year-old outpatient clinic Results Physical Therapy in Coronado, California.
Objectives:
Understand the significance of the “Results Treatment Method (RTM) Theory” in the treatment of shoulder impingement
Assess the anatomical and biomechanical postural impairments of the upper quadrant that contribute to shoulder impingement
Understand the treatment sequencing to effectively address the identified shoulder impairments
Competently execute RTM-based manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education techniques that efficiently treat patients with shoulder dysfunction
Understand therapeutic exercise progressions and identify compensations within the RTM treatment protocol for shoulder impingement
Purchase Virtual Con-Ed Course Recordings - Video and Lecture Slides
Available Virtual Con-Ed Course Recordings:
Continuing the Conversation: A Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Path to Transform Society and Improve the Human Experience with Dr. Chukwuemeka Nwigwe, PT, DPT
This courses encourages attendees to learn and grow with a continuing education course on how to transform society through understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Working with Clients Using Cannabis: Ethical, Legal and Clinical Considerations for the PT and the PTA with Dr. Annie Burke-Doe, PT, MPH, PhD and Alicia Wingard, RN
This course addresses the potential treatment dilemmas that a physical therapist and/or physical therapy assistant may face when a client discloses that they are using cannabis for medical or non-medical purposes.
The Effect of the Pectoralis Major and Minor on Functional Shoulder Reaching with Andreas Schenk, PT, RPT
This course introduces the “Results Treatment Method (RTM)” developed by Andreas Schenk, PT, RPT. Although this unique treatment approach can be applied to all regions of the body in this course, this course focus specifically on the shoulder region and the influence of the pectoral muscles on glenohumeral joint mobility.
The Basics of the Pilates Method with Samantha Wood, MPT, MBA
The perfect starting point for PTs and PTAs who are interested in integrating the Pilates method into their orthopedic rehabilitation practice. We will discuss the guiding principles of Pilates and explore why Pilates is so effective in rehabilitation.
Telehealth: Moving Digital Practice Forward in PT with Dr. Alan Lee, PT, DPT, PhD and Dr. Annie Burke-Doe, PT, MPT, PhD
This course provides cutting-edge practice strategies and key resources for Telehealth physical therapy for your practice.
COVID-19 Rehabilitation Across Health Care Settings with Dr. Gail Bachman, PT, DPT, Dr. Carise Baril, PT, DPT, Dawn Thompson, OT and Brett Frankenberg
Summary of the epidemiology and pathology of the novel coronavirus and current healthcare and rehab strategies to manage patients with COVID-19 in various settings.
Running Gait Analysis
Course Description:
Many physical therapists are well versed in traditional gait analysis. However, there is an emerging knowledge gap among clinicians in conducting competent running gait analyses. In this course attendees will not only learn how to conduct a thorough running gait analysis but understand how to start implementing their very own running gait analysis into clinical practice.
Course Objectives:
Define running gait analysis
Identify equipment and objective measures necessary to perform a running gait analysis
Examine the biomechanics and causation of common running injuries and running gait
analysis findings
Explore how to implement a running gait analysis in clinical practice
Speaker Biography::
Dr. Justin Jellin earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Pacific and has an undergraduate degree in Sports Sciences. In addition to clinical practice, he is the inaugural Program Director of RUNATOMY, a Running Gait Analysis Clinic at GSPORTS Physical Therapy in San Francisco. He has a special interest in sports medicine, especially cases that are interdisciplinarily complex.
Dr. Jellin is a Clinical Instructor at the University of the Pacific, Dugoni School of Dentistry where he lectures to students, faculty, and staff on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and dental ergonomics. He has published research in the Journal of Dental Education and contributed journal reviews for the Running Special Interest group of the American Physical Therapy Association. Additionally, Dr. Jellin has written and presented courses on Telehealth Rehabilitation and Running Gait Analysis. He is active in the American Physical Therapy Association and helps conduct networking groups for rehabilitation professionals to find non-traditional career opportunities.
Cost: $20 for members, $35 for non-members, free for students
CEU: 2 contact hours / 0.2 CEUs (provided by CElutions Education)
This course will not be recorded, LIVE attendance is required to obtain CEUs
Adjacent Segment Disease (ASD): A Physical Therapy Perspective
Description: As Physical Therapists, we evaluate and treat both dysfunctions and symptoms daily. Our best practice is prevention, differential diagnosis of the dysfunction, and contributing factors to the compensation and symptoms. One of the most relevant findings is how hypomobile/ stiff area can lead to an adjacent hypermobile joint with corresponding adjacent segment/region compensation. During this presentation, Dr. Ghandour will define and describe the progression of adjacent segment disease and its impact on functional mobility and symptomology. Additionally, he will discuss the progression of instability, the impact of selected lumbar surgical procedures (PLIF and XLIF) on musculature anatomy and activation. Fundamental treatment discussion and progressive strategies from non-weight bearing, modified weight-bearing and functional stabilization, and return to activities of daily living and sports, will be demonstrated.
Cost: $20 for members, $35 for non-members, free for students
CEU: 2 contact hours / 0.2 CEUs (PENDING APPROVAL BY CPTA)