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The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students who have joined together to assure that high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of Michigan.

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Spring Events 2013
The MPTA Student Conclave and MPTA Spring Conference.
The spring events are two programs back to back at one location. .

Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University
219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

Conference Handouts
To reach the conference handouts please click on this link. 
http://www.mpta.com/conferenceattendees/conference_attendees_spring2013.html
A log-in will be required.  All conference attendees were sent the log-in prior to conference.  The user name and password will be sent out again with the conference event evaluations on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.  Please contact the office if there are any questions at mpta@mpta.com.
 
Conference Photos
MPTA will be posting Spring Conference photos as soon as they become available. These photos are for MPTA use only and not to be downloaded or used by an outside party without permission.

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MPTA 2013 Spring Events

MPTA Student Conclave (Friday, March 22, 2013) & MPTA Spring Conference (Saturday, March 23, 2013)

Agendas for Spring 2013

March 22, 2013 Student Conclave Agenda

  • 7:30-8:40am - Breakfast & Registration
  • 8:45-9:40 - Opening Remarks and Keynote
  • 9:45-10:30 - Educational Tracks (3 choices select one) ASTYM: Restore/ Revitalize/ Recover- A Unique New Treatment Option- Ellen Hector, Aging and Staying Active: The Senior Athlete- Barb Hoogenboom, The Next Step in Physical Therapy for Children with Disabilities- Melissa McGinnis
  • 9:45 - 10:55 - Resume and Mock Interview
  • 10:30-10:55 - Break/Exhibit Hall Open
  • 11:00-11:45 - Educational Tracks (3 choices select one) ASTYM: Restore/ Revitalize/ Recover- A Unique New Treatment Option- Ellen Hector, Aging and Staying Active: The Senior Athlete- Barb Hoogenboom, The Next Step in Physical Therapy for Children with Disabilities- Melissa McGinnis
  • 11:00-11:45 - Resume and Mock Interview
  • 11:50-12:55 - Lunch
  • 1:00-1:45 - Educational Tracks (3 choices select one) Introduction to Neurac: Neuromuscular Activation Assessment and Treatment Using Redcord- Tyler Joyce, Aquatic Interventions and the Physiological Concerns- Marty Biondi, Women's Health: Bladder Dysfuntion- Jennafer Vande Veqte
  • 1:00-2:25 - Resume and Mock Interview
  • 1:45-2:25 - Break/Exhibit Hall Open
  • 2:30-3:15 - Educational Tracks (3 choices select one) Introduction to Neurac: Neuromuscular Activation Assessment and Treatment Using Redcord- Tyler Joyce, Aquatic Intervations and the Physiological Concerns- Marty Biondi, Women's Health: Bladder Dysfuntion- Jennafer Vande Veqte
  • 3:20-4:25 - Grad panel (PT & PTA) & Financial Advisor
  • 4:30 - 5:00 Closing Remarks & Prize drawings
  • March 23, 2013 Spring Conference Agenda

  • 7:30 - 9am - Registration/Open Exhibit Hall
  • 7:45- 8:45 Committee Meetings/ Round Table Coffees
  • 9:00-9:45 General Session - Welcome /Announcements and Wellness with Sara Arena
    Topic: Physical Therapy Opportunities for Health Promotion and Wellness across the Lifespan by Sarah Arena, PT, DScPT
  • 9:45 - 10:15 Open Exhibit Hall
  • 10:15 - 11:30 Educational Tracks: (3 choices select one) Concussions, Lymphedema, Pelvic Health
    • A: "Concussions" - Christina Eyers EdD, AT, ATC, Brett Martin DO, Karen Torres Psy.D, and Dan Welch DPT
    • B: "Lymphedema" - Leslie Smith, PT
    • C: "Pelvic Health" Bruce LaBrecque, PT
  • 11:30 - 12:30 Open Exhibit Hall
  • 12:30 - 1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00 - 2:45 Membership Meeting
  • 3:00 - 5:00 Educational Tracks: (3 choices select one) Concussions, Lymphedema, Pelvic Health

    More information will be posted on this webpage so please check back for updates.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors!

Distinguished Sponsors

  • Detroit Medical Center
  • Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc

Exhibitors

  • AAA Michigan
  • Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
  • Agility Health
  • Alter G
  • Andrews University
  • ATI Physical Therapy
  • Aureus Medical Group
  • Borgess
  • Bronson Healthcare Group
  • Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Ltd
  • Concentra Physical Therapy
  • Covenant HealthCare
  • Encore Rehabilitation Services
  • FirstCare Consulting
  • Gentiva Health Services
  • HCR ManorCare
  • Henry Ford Health System
  • Hills & Dales General Hospital
  • Holland Hospital
  • Laura LoVosco Research Project
  • Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Mercy Health Partners
  • Michigan Health and Rehab Services & Home Rehab Services of Michigan
  • Michigan Health Council
  • MidMichigan Health
  • MPT PAC
  • MPTA Institute of Education and Research
  • MPTA SRC
  • Physiotherapy Associates
  • PT Services Rehabilitation, Inc
  • PT Solutions
  • Rehab Care
  • Schoolcraft Memorial Rehab Services
  • Select Specialty Hospital
  • Spectrum Health
  • St John Providence Health System
  • State of Michigan Licensing Board
  • TEAM REHABILITATION SG
  • Therapy Staff
  • Universal Hospital Services
  • US Physical Therapy
  • Wordhouse Wealth Coaching



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