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Michigan Physical Therapy

A Publication of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Volume 40, No.2 Summer 2013

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVESubmitted by Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDT – MPTA President

I have been an APTA/ MPTA member since… . well, let’ s j ust say it was my first year in PT school. Why am I a member and why do I continue to be a member? I have absolutely been tempted, more than once, to let my membership lapse at certain points in my career. Especially when money was tight because I wasn’t working or working part-time or because raising a family is expensive. But, I didn’t stop. Why? P rof essional D u ty and Soc ial Responsibility are at the heart of my reasons; two of the core values recognized by our

association as critical elements of professionalism in physical therapy. V al ues d riv e behav ior and the choices w e m ake. I belong because it’s my professional duty to contribute to the safe practice of physical therapy and it’s my professional duty to promote our profession. I’m proud to be a physical therapist and to represent our profession as an individual, as an MPTA member and as an active leader. It’s my social responsibility to advocate for the health and wellness needs of society (think direct consumer access, think repealing the Medicare cap, think advocating for a patient to receive coverage for additional, necessary physical therapy interventions, think evidence-based practice, etc.). It’s my social responsibility to work to decrease health disparities and to be a leader in health care.Now, go back and read the above paragraph. But – whenever it say’s “I” read “We”; whenever it says “my”, read “our”. It takes a group effort to commit to providing effective physical therapy services, to serve the profession and to positively influence the health of society. We can do this most effectively when we join together as a team in our professional organization. MPTA/APTA needs the power of your voice in the regulatory and legislative arena – NOW. The future is NOW. Our future depends on all of us, together, in one voice.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE…Legislative News ____________ 2

2013 Spring Events _____________ 6

School News _________________ 20

Calendar of Events ____ Back Cover

Sue Talley PT, DPT, C/NDT

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The legislative process is well underway for MPTA’s legislative priority, Direct Consumer Access to Physical Therapy. Numerous activities have occurred in the first half of 2013 to work towards achieving this goal. Examples include the MPTA Legislative Breakfast in February, attendance at m u ltiple legislative events to speak directly with your state legislators, and MPT-PAC’s hosting of a successful

fundraising event for Representative Margaret O’Brien. Currently, we are working with various legislators to rally the necessary support to have successful introduction of Direct Consumer Access legislation in the Senate. MPTA has received word from Senator John Moolenaar (Midland) that he will sponsor the main bill. MPTA will continue to work to keep you informed of important updates and will notify you when we have a bill number for you to reference when you contact your legislator.

MPTA is also closely monitoring HB 4612 which seeks to reform Auto No-Fault in the state of Michigan. Michigan is the only state in the country with this form of insurance. The legislation would cap catastrophic claims at $1 million, and would provide some reduction in auto insurance premiums. This bill was passed out of the House Insurance Committee and will now be considered by the Michigan House. MPTA has stated its opposition to HB 4612. The fate of the bill is uncertain at this time. Currently, there are a number of groups opposed to HB 4612 such as the Michigan Hospital Association and the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault, as well as other prominent political figures.

The legislative process can move swiftly and without much notice. Your membership in MPTA helps to ensure you can receive up to date information, and when the time is right, receive calls for action to let your voice be heard by your legislator. I personally thank you for your membership and ongoing support of physical therapy and the MPTA.

Craig Miller, PT

Submitted by Craig Miller, PT – MPTA Director #1, Federal Affairs Liaison

Say YES to becoming a MPTA Legislative Volunteer!

MPTA needs legislative volunteers to be a key contact for House and Senate Districts across Michigan. If you have any interest in helping MPTA reach out to and communication important Michigan Legislative issues to your local Representation and local Senator please contact the MPTA of�ce by email to [email protected] or call 734-929-6075.

Please update the office with the following information.

1. Have you had time to visit in-person or by phone with your Representative about Direct Consumer Access or any other Legislative Issue?

2. Would you like a MPTA Leader to attend with you your first visit to your Representative or Senator.

3. Do you know any Michigan Representatives or Sentators on a personal level and feel comfortable talking to them about Michigan Physical Therapy Issues. If the answer to this question is yes - please call the office ASAP at 734-929-6075 or [email protected]. Your email will be replied to by Marcy Dwyer, MPTA Executive Director to confirm that we received your update.

Thank you for becoming a Michigan Legislative Volunteer!


WHO’S WHOAT MPTA2013 LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE LEADERS

P resid ent Sue Talley, PT, DPT, C/NDTV ice P resid ent Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCSP ast P resid ent Kathleen “Jake” Jakubiak Kovacek, PT Secretary Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCSTreasurer Edward Mathis, PT, DPTD irector # 1 Craig Miller, PTD irector # 2 Corey Sobeck, PT, DScPT, OCS, OMD irector # 3 Karin Crute, PTD irector # 4 Martin Sytsema, PTD irector # 5 J. Tim Zipple, DScPT, OCS, FAAOMPTD irector # 6 Suzanne Perkins, PT, DPT

DISTRICT CHAIRS:

Eastern D istrict Chair: Michael Nanzer, DPT, MBA, CSCSW estern D istrict Chair: Ed Orloff, PT, DPT, Cert. MDTN orthern D istrict Chair: Suzanne Perkins, PT, DPTU pper P eninsul a D istrict Chair Edward Mathis, PT, DPT

KEY CONTACTS:

Executiv e D irector Marcy L. Dwyer, CMP, MBA, CAEM em bership/ P roj ect M anager Ashley JesterM P TA Ed itor: Karen E. H. Grossnickle, PT, MSM P TA A ssistant Ed itor: Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANAM P TA L obbyists: Evelyn Sweeney & Bret MarrM I R epresentativ e to the P TA Caucas Debbie Ludwiczak, PTA, BBAChief D el egate Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, GCSSpeaker of the M em bership M eeting Ann Fox, PT, CT-LANAF ed eral A ffairs L iaison Craig Miller, PT

MPTA MAILING ADDRESS:1390 Eisenhower PlaceAnn Arbor, Michigan 48108Phone: (734) 929-6075 or (800) 242-8131Fax: (734) 677-2407E-mail: [email protected] site: www.mpta.com

EDITOR’S MESSAGESubmitted by Karen E.H. Grossnickle, MS, PT – MPTA Shorelines Editor

It is great to see more and more members submitting highlights of their careers as well as those of fellow peers. The “Member Spotlight” and “Kudos Korner” features are designated places for accolades, achievements, awards, and information to be shared about the special things our members are receiving and doing. So many members of the MPTA are active professionally and personally in the communities for which we live and serve. Many of these activities provide great opportunities to market the physical therapy brand and to share with the public what physical therapists and physical therapist’s assistants do. Other activities highlight the service for which our members feel committed to sharing with others. These features are not meant to highlight only a few, but to highlight the activities of ANY and ALL members. To this end, Shorelines needs your help in identifying members who are serving the communities in which they work and live in unique and profound ways. We want to highlight those working at the grass roots or those who go about achieving quietly great things! In order to feature individuals, we need to know who these individuals are and then be able to gather information about them for an article. If you know of someone who deserves to be featured in a “Member Spotlight” article or who has recently received an award or accolade, please submit to the MPTA via email, the name of the person, your contact information and a bit about what they are doing to make a difference.

In this issue you will see that one of our members, Karen Hallay, PTA has recently been recognized by the APTA for a Certificate of Advanced Proficiency in the Musculoskeletal category. This requires advanced knowledge, skill and a professional desire to make a difference in the care of patients she serves. Ms. Hallay deserves a great big CONGRATULATIONS from ALL members of the MPTA. Not many have achieved this proficiency. The opportunity to pursue this advanced proficiency is one of the benefits to PTAs for being members of the APTA. This news came to us from the APTA directly. We might not have been informed otherwise and sadly, would not have been able to extend our congratulations as a membership.

It would be great to report more successful stories about our members! So again, I will ask you all to help us by informing us of these types of positive member actions. The staff members of this newsletter are volunteers – in other words, we do not have roving reporters! We need you to be our eyes and ears, and to pen us when you see or hear news worth reporting about the great things our members are doing!

This issue of Shorelines is unique because it is our annual edition that we make available to all physical therapists in Michigan – members of the MPTA or not. Read how the MPTA, under the leadership of Craig Miller and Amy Campbell, is working on legislative issues that impact your practice. Read about how Marty Sytsema and members of the reimbursement committee are working on issues that impact your practice. Find out what’s happening about mandatory continuing competence and when will it be required for your license renewal. Read about the upcoming events at your District level and at the Fall Conference. Read it now, and if you are not a member, consider joining – because you won’t be able to read about it later.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

2013 MPTA FALL CONFERENCE

AgendaFriday & Saturday, October 11-12, 2013The Westin-Southfield, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075

Objective: As our healthcare system moves forward, re-creating itself, Physical Therapy is well positioned to be a key player in the way in which our community will care for themselves. In this endeavor, many challenges have already come to the forefront, and our profession has faced them head-on. But more challenges will come forward and at the end of the day, our goal at MPTA is to prepare our members and our profession for Physical Therapy to be “In the Center of It All!”

Hotel Information:

Call for reservations at 888-627-8558 and mention the Michigan Physical Therapy Association to receive a reduced rate of $129.00 on overnight accommodations.

Early Registration Deadline is August 31, 2013

Keynote Presentation: Saturday, October 12, 2013

PRISM : Prevention, Intervention and Sustainable Wellness, Reyna Colombo, PT, MA

This lecture will explore how a structural model of care with leadership support has served Physical Therapy in a Hospital System in the development of Oncology Rehabilitation. Moreover, the speaker will demonstrate how it can be exported into other chronic disease management. She will challenge current thoughts and hopes to inspire a change in our paradigm, bringing about a new opportunity for Physical Therapy in today’s health care environment.

Reyna Colombo, PT, MA is the Director of the Rehabilitation Department at Beaumont Health System in Troy, Michigan. Her leadership and management expertise has led to the development of multiple rehabilitation clinics and a variety of specialty programs designed to improve the health and wellness of her patients. Ms. Colombo is actively engaged in collaborative research projects with major universities, including Oakland University. She directs the development of multidisciplinary clinical programs at the Beaumont to enhance patient care. She spearheaded the development of the first Comprehensive Cancer Wellness and Resource Center in the state of Michigan. Her efforts and passion helped develop and implement Beaumont’s Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation Program – a program designed to provide comprehensive wellness education to patients diagnosed with cancer at the earliest point in their care to preserve functionality and quality of life.

9:00am – 6:00pm Registration Open11:30am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open12:30pm – 1:30pm Platform Presentations1:30pm – 3:00pm Poster Viewing and Judging-Grab a Snack and Visit the Exhibit Hall3:00pm – 5:00pm Evidence Based Clinical Practice Sessions5:00pm – 6:00pm Reception6:00pm – 8:00pm MPTA Awards Dinner

Saturday, October 12, 20137:30am – 5:00pm Registration Open7:30am – 12:30pm Exhibit Hall Open7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall7:45am – 8:50am Committee Round Tables9:00am – 9:50am Keynote Presentation9:50am – 10:20am Visit the Exhibit Hall10:20am – 11:20am Education Sessions11:20am – 12:30pm Visit the Exhibit Hall12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:30pmMembership Meeting-Hear the latest from your MPTA leadership: Updates on legislative and reimbursement efforts, APTA news, Federal Affairs news. Your opportunity to bring forward your ideas and concerns to your association.

2:30pm – 3:40pm Education Sessions3:50pm – 5:00pm Education Sessions

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You may register 3 easy ways! BY MAIL: Return this form to the MPTA O�ce, 1390 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

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Note: All con�rmations will be sent by email unless special request for paper con�rmation. Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be allowed until 8/31/2013. Cancellations after that date will be charged the higher amount of 50% of registration fee or $20.00. ** Please inform the MPTA o�ce if you have any special dietary or physical handicap requirements. PHOTO DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that this registration form also serves as an agreement to appear in photographs taken at the 2013 MPTA Fall Conference. And that these photos may be used for publicity or general information purposes and may be seen by the general public. Questions? Call the MPTA o�ce at 1-800-242-8131.

Full Conference: (Includes Friday Awards Dinner) Before After 8/31/13 9/1/13PT Members ...................................................... $140 $225PTA Members.................................................... $ 95 $145Student Members .............................................. $ 60 $100Non-Member (students and professionals) ........ $295 $355Friday Awards Dinner Guest ........................... $ 30 $ 30

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Friday Pricing: (Friday Awards Dinner is not included in registration fee) Before After 8/31/13 9/1/13PTA and PT Members ....................................... $15 $25Student Members .............................................. $10 $15Non-Member (student and professionals).......... $45 $75Friday Awards Dinner ..................................... $30 $30 TOTAL ______

Saturday Pricing: Before After 8/31/13 9/1/13PT Members ...................................................... $120 $195PTA Members.................................................... $ 75 $115Student Members .............................................. $ 45 $ 75Non-Member (students and professionals) ........ $245 $275 TOTAL ______

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DIRECTOR #2 Submitted by Corey Sobeck, PT, DScPT, OCS, OMPT MPTA Director #2 - Professional Development and Membership

It is my pleasure to serve on the MPTA Board of Directors as Director #2 - Professional Development and Membership. I look forward to hearing from MPTA members related to these areas.

MANDATORY CONTINUING COMPETENCE - PUBLIC ACT 55-2009 There are two parts to Public Act 55-2009 (PA 55-09). The first part provided for physical therapist assistant (PTA) licensure. Achieving licensure for PTAs ensures that only qualified individuals may practice using the title PTA which protects both the public and the profession. The second part of PA 55-09 mandates that PTs and PTAs will be required to demonstrate continuing competence for license renewal.

N o im pl em entation d ate for m and atory continued P rofessional D ev el opm ent R eq uirem ents for re-l icensure of P Ts and P TA s has been establ ished by the State of M ichigan.

MPTA learned at the April 2013 PT Board meeting that the process for establishing PA 55-09 (mandatory continued competence for re-licensure component) is ongoing, with no target date as to when it will be implemented. The next opportunity for an update will be the PT Board Meeting on July 9, 2013. MPTA will keep all members informed.

The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy continues to examine the legal and practice issues impacting dry needling by physical therapists in Michigan. Again, the next opportunity for an update will be the PT Board Meeting on July 9, 2013 and MPTA will keep all members informed.

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) presented on their tracking tool that allows PTs and PTAs to plan for, track and manage their individual continued competence and educational activities at the April 2013 PT Board meeting. The tool is called “aPTitude” and is free to licensees, vendors and jurisdictions. There is no mandate that aPTitude must be used; the presentation was to educate that PT Board and PT community about the tool.

Go to www.fsbpt.org and click on “continued competence” to learn more.

MEMBERSHIP Membership numbers as of May 7, 2013 are as follows:

• PT Members: 1,882• PTA Members: 262• Student Members: 652• Total Members: 2,796

These numbers represent a decrease in professional membership, but an increase in student membership since the previous Shorelines went to print. Please encourage non-members to join the MPTA and receive all the benefits of membership, including great conferences, networking, legislative and reimbursement advocacy and more.

In an effort to recruit new members, the summer issue of Shorelines will be available to non-members through the MPTA website from June 1 to August 31, 2013. Please spread the word to your colleagues who are not yet members.

MPTA IS WORKING FOR YOU• MPTA continues to follow the PT Administrative

Rules process closely to keep members informed on timelines when mandatory Professional Development Requirements will be required for re-licensure.

• MPTA will keep members informed when the PT Administrative Rules are open for public comment.

• Both PTs and PTAs will be required to demonstrate continued competence when the PT Administrative Rules are finalized. Again - No target date is currently set for implementation.

• MPTA will continue to sponsor excellent educational seminars at a discounted rate for our members.

DIRECTOR #5 Submitted by J. Tim Zipple, DScPT, OCS, FAAOMPT – MPTA Director #5 - Student Relations Committee

There was a recent PT Program Directors (PT-AAAC) Committee meeting held on April 18th in Okemos. The Program Directors gave their reports. There will be some faculty turnover at a few of the PT Programs

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in the coming months. It appears that several of the programs are taking on larger class sizes (or satellite programs) and with aging faculty there will be a need in the next 5-10 years to replace retiring faculty members. At the Spring Conference, we had a brief PTA Program Directors Committee (PTA-AAAC) meeting where six schools were represented. Topics of discussion revolved around licensure preparation courses and tending to the needs of students coming back to school for a second career.

In my role as liaison to the Student Relations Committee (SRC), I participated in the Spring Orientation for new members. There was a smaller turnout from all of the available PT and PTA Programs in Michigan, but new student officers were elected.

We tabled the discussion on setting another theme for the Student Conclave in 2014. There was a smaller turnout this year at the 2013 Student Conclave (compared to the last 2-3 years), but it was still deemed a success by the student participants, who enjoyed the networking and mock interviews/résumé reviews. The SRC Officers will spend the next couple of months considering potential themes. Surveys from the 2013 Student Conclave will be useful in providing feedback on potential content areas at the next conclave. They have also been charged with assisting with content suggestions for the Student Conclave brochures and identifying useful articles that will help guide their professional development.

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FEDERAL AFFAIRS LIAISON REPORTSubmitted by Craig Miller, PT – MPTA Director #1, Federal Affairs Liaison

APTA hosted another successful Federal Advocacy Forum April 14-16th. I was there with additional Michigan constituents: Barb Eby, PT; Claire Dulin, SPT (Grand Valley State University); and Sarah LaBerge, SPT (George Washington University). APTA staff shared current federal issues impacting physical therapy. This has been a very active time for federal issues! The four of us were able to meet with congressional members and staff on April 16th to discuss the APTA’s priority issues. Currently, the APTA has the following legislative priorities: Therapy Cap Repeal (H.R. 713 & S. 367), Physical Therapists as a member of the National Health Services Corps (H.R. 1252, S. 602), and a fix to the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. Additional federal issues of note also included: Functional Limitations Reporting (mandatory for outpatient PT Medicare Part B claims submitted starting on July 1, 2013), Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR), and Manual Medical Review (MMR) process of PT services above the $3700 Part B threshold. Detailed information on these issues and more is available at http://www.apta.org/Payment/Medicare/. Membership with the APTA helps to ensure that PT is well represented on the national level, thank you for your membership!

Above, left to right: Representative Fred Upton, Barb Eby, and Claire Dulin

Left to right: Sarah LaBerge, Barb Eby, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Claire Dulin, Craig Miller


MPTA COMMITTEE NEWSCONFERENCE COMMITTEESubmitted by Karin Crute, PT - MPTA Director #3 and Conference Committee Chair

THE CENTER OF IT ALLAs our healthcare system moves forward, re-creating itself, physical therapists and physical therapists assistants are well positioned to be key players in the community, caring for members of the community. In this endeavor, many challenges have already come to the forefront and our profession has faced them head-on. But more challenges will come forward and at the end of the day, our goal at MPTA is to prepare our members and our profession for physical therapists and physical therapists assistants to be “In the Center of It All!”

This fall, our Annual Fall Conference will move south – to Southfield and the Westin Hotel. With good constructive feedback from our attendees at last year’s Fall and Spring Conference, we are working hard to have an exciting venue of educational opportunities, fun filled events and a variety of ways to network. The conference is scheduled for October 11 and 12, 2013. Friday will continue with the tradition of focus centering on research and Saturday will host a variety of educational topics, designed to have something for everyone. As always, you will be updated with the latest “going ons” in our profession – putting you in “the Center of It All.” Plan to attend!

WHAT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS DOES YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PROVIDE?Your MPTA membership brings with it many benefits – one of which is conferences. Conferences, which include our membership meetings, are held twice a year and are rotated around the state. We remain committed to working to coordinate the educational programming throughout the state and to provide a variety of educational and professional opportunities to physical therapists and to physical therapists assistants. Our Spring and Fall Conferences are not only about learning, they also provide you with the ability to network with your peers, as well as vendors. Conferences are a time to hear the latest information affecting your practice in Michigan and a chance to personally meet the leaders of our profession. I encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity and to come join us at one or both of the conferences.

REIMBURSEMENT COMMITTEESubmitted by Martin Systema, PT, MSPT, OMPT, FAAOMPT, CIMT - MPTA Director #4 and Reimbursement Committee Chair

On April 18, members of the reimbursement committee met with the leadership of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Landmark. Topics of discussion included alerting us to the status of the disaffiliation process for providers who have been in Category C for too long. 27 letters were sent out to providers, and the appeals process has begun for 22 of those. BCBS showed data that identified Michigan as the highest utilizer of therapy services compared to other BCBS plans around the country.

We also met with Priority Health on April 18. For years, Priority Health paid providers on the west side of Michigan on a fee-for-service model, but the new contract with providers will pay a flat $75 per visit (plus $90 for initial eval and $45 for re-eval). This is a significant decrease in reimbursement in West Michigan where Priority Health is a major payer. Providers had until May 1 to sign the new contracts, and they faced the possibility of being removed from the network if they did not sign it. Priority Health realizes that not all treatments are the same and that a flat rate of reimbursement is not the perfect solution. They were very interested in learning about the Alternative Payment System that the APTA has been working on. We will continue with these discussions.

Another interesting development with Priority Health is their initiation of a “Transparency Program.” By early 2014, Priority Health will be listing prices and (eventually) outcomes of data on their websites to allow consumers information to choose their PT providers based on cost and quality. At this point, only private practices are getting the new contracts. Hospitals are going to have the option to choose the new contract and lower reimbursement so they don’t appear more expensive than the private practices around them.

Both BCBS and Priority Health expressed their desire to continue meeting with the MPTA to maintain the positive working relationships we both can benefit from.


Submitted by Edward Mathis, PT, DPT – MPT PAC Chair and UP District Chair

2013 has been a busy year for the MPT-PAC with 25 individual legislator and 3 party caucus fundraisers already attended at the time of this submission. We have continued to target past supporters of consumer direct access in the House and leadership in both the House and Senate. I would like to thank Sue Talley, Mike Shoemaker, Amy Campbell, Jake Jakubiak Kovacek, Bruce Diven, and Cindy Kincaid, as well as our lobbyist at MHSA – Evie Sweeney, for attending these important events as we educate our legislators on the importance of consumer direct access to physical therapy. As we wait for the introduction of our bill into legislation during the 2013-2014 session, we will need to increase our efforts in both the Senate and the House as we target members of the committees that our bill is assigned to. Your contribution to MPT-PAC is needed today to allow

us to continue attending these important fundraisers. The average House event costs $150, while the Senate typically runs $250 an event. While we had an excellent Spring Conference raising nearly $5000, we are still running over a $3000 deficit to the contributions we received this year as compared to last year. We currently sit at an approximate $14577.75 of total assets, which is considerable less than where we were at a few years ago. If consumer direct access is important to you, now is the time to make your contribution. We have three “Club” levels for contributors:

• Lake Superior Club ($500+), • Lake Michigan Club ($250-$499), and • Lake Huron Club ($100-$249).

Club level contributors are recognized in Shorelines and the MPT-PAC page each year and receive a pin. The MPT-PAC can accept credit card donation via a secure payment link on the MPTA webpage or fill out an envelope available from your District Chair where check or credit card is accepted. We also have a payment plan available to spread out your donation to any amount that fits into your budget. Join the club today!

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HISTORIC MPTA/MHA COLLABORATION STRIVES TO IMPROVE ICU CARE THROUGH EARLY MOBILIZATION PROGRAMBy Jill Finn SPT and Hannah Smith SPT from Oakland University

The Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) and Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) have recently embarked on an historic joint venture to improve the care of the sickest of our patients. Recent awareness has been raised to reinforce the need for early mobility in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These programs have been shown to reduce length of stay, improve patient outcomes and survival, and provide a cost savings to hospitals. These findings inspired a collaboration of healthcare professionals from a variety of backgrounds (PT, OT, RN, RT, and MD) to problem solve effectiveness of early mobility, which occurred in conjunction with the MPTA Spring Conference in Lansing. There were over fifty participants representing more than 25 different healthcare organizations in Michigan.Speakers Christine George RN, MS (MHA) and Noel Baldwin RN, BSN (U of M Hospital) provided background on previous research regarding the barriers that clinicians face in the ICU and the importance of early mobility. In the past, barriers included uncertainty regarding vital signs, medications and sedation, and establishing medical stability. Recent research is showing that adverse events are rare and should not be a barrier to patient mobility. Studies have also found that Michigan ICU’s have reduced mortality rates and costs comparative to surrounding states due to this introduction in early mobilization and other Keystone concepts (www.mhakeystonecenter.org). Also, research demonstrated that patients who were mobilized earlier in their ICU stay returned to a normal functional status earlier, the ventilator was removed earlier, and delirium was decreased by 50%. Overall, these findings decreased the length of stay in the ICU and hospital costs. Despite the mounting evidence of data demonstrating the benefits of early ICU mobility, barriers still remain. Some of the examples of barriers to early ICU mobility included minimal lines of communication between nurses and

physical therapists, the perception of nursing as the “gate keeper” to patient care, the fact that there is no standard criterion to follow treatment, and bed rest orders are prominent which inhibit patient mobility in the ICU. Dr. Michael Shoemaker, MPTA Vice President, from Grand Valley State University, used electronic voting devices to garner feedback from the content experts as their perceptions about the best way to facilitate early mobility in the ICU. After the survey, Dr. Chris Wilson, MPTA Chief Delegate and representative of Beaumont Health System and Oakland University, facilitated a small group discussion to drill down further on key topics. Throughout the course’s small group discussions, it was found that walker and bed equipment, insufficient staff, perceived instability of patient, and time required to get patient ready for treatment were barriers detrimental to early patient mobility. After discussing these issues, it was reaffirmed that further research and collaboration is needed to achieve a standard of care for early mobility in the ICU. Health care professionals across the board are excited to see a change and are willing to break down the barriers ahead. The seminar was an excellent start in achieving these goals. The MPTA will be holding future meetings to further address these issues and spread awareness. Special thanks to Chris Wilson PT, DPT, GCS and Michael Shoemaker PT, PhD, DPT, GCS for leading this course and bringing awareness to the MPTA community. For further information, results of the survey, or references, please contact Chris Wilson at: [email protected]. The MPTA would like to thank Lucy Koivisto from MHA and Jill Finn SPT, Katie Stachowicz SPT, Hannah Smith, SPT and Courtney Krawczyk from Oakland University for logistical support of the seminar - CW

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CALL FOR CANDIDATESMPTA Candidate Nomination Forms are now available on the MPTA website, www.mpta.com.

The Nomination Committee of the MPTA is seeking nominations for the following positions.

Terms are January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015

Nominations will be open from June 7th – July 31st, 2013.

ELECTIONS WILL RUN ELECTRONICALLY FROM SEPTEMBER 1 – 30, 2013If you have any questions please feel free to direct them to Geri Connor at [email protected]. Candidates for elected position of the MPTA must be in good standing with the association. Please go to the MPTA website www.mpta.com > Members for more information on requirements and descriptions of the positions. Forms are available via the MPTA website www.mpta.com or by calling the office. Completed forms may be submitted by: 1) Fax – MPTA office at (734) 677-2407, or 2) Mail – either snail mail or electronic mail, or 3) Online – submit through www.mpta.com

• Secretary (2 year term)• Treasurer (2 year term)• Chief Delegate (2 year term)• Director #1 (2 year term)

State and Federal Legislative Committee; Bylaws and Procedure Committee

• Director #3 (2 year term) Spring Membership Meeting Committee; Annual Fall Conference Committee

• Director #5 (2 year term) Student Relations Committee; PT Academic

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• PTA Caucus Representative (2 year term)• 4 Delagates (2 year term)• Nominating Committee• Eastern District (2 year term)• Member at Large (2 year term)• Northeastern District (2 year term)• Upper Peninsula District (1 year term)


NOW IS THE TIME TO ASK YOUR COLLEAGUE TO JOIN APTA AND MPTA TODAY!Ask your colleagues to join the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) today to put them in touch with the resources they will need for continued personal and professional growth. Plus, their membership will support critical efforts to protect the interests of our entire profession.

APTA and MPTA Information for you and your colleagues: • Refine you r cl inical skil l s. Take advantage of the more

than 1690 hours of continuing education APTA offers each year. Visit the A P T A L earning Center and take advantage of the selected free courses for members. All courses put you in touch with experts in the field and help you improve your knowledge and clinical skills. Visit www.apta.org or www.mpta.com for the most complete listing of upcoming conferences and seminars.

• F ind an swers to your physic al therapy qu estions. APTA is your best - and most trusted - source for physical therapy information. Visit www.apta.org or www.mpta.com 24 hours a day. You can talk with staff experts about your practice, reimbursement, education or research questions. Other resources:► APTA’s H ooke d on Evide nc e - which provides

article extraction and clinical scenarios ► APTA’s O pen D oor - a portal to evidence based

practice► APTA’s Researc h T ools - allowing you to design

your own clinical research ► MPTA’s F requ ently A ske d Q u estions Sec tion -

giving valuable assistance to members

MPTA stays focused on: • A c hieving di rec t c onsu m er ac c ess in M ic higan .

Michigan is one of only two states that does not yet have direct consumer access. As a member you CAN make a difference and help achieve consumer direct access in our State. Join APTA/MPTA and become active in our grass roots efforts!

• K eeping A L L M P T A m em bers inf orm ed abou t c hange s f or P T and P T A lic ensu re. Michigan’s Public Act 55 - 2009 provided for PTA licensure and mandatory Professional Development Requirements (PDRs)/Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units for both PTs and PTAs when they renew their license in the future. MPTA will keep all members posted on these critical requirements.

• Stay inf orm ed. Keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the profession through MPTA Member Only blast emails, Michigan’s qua rterly newsletter Shorelines, MPTA District newsletters, APTA’ s Take Action Alerts, PT in Motion, Physical Therapy, PT in Motion News Now and Move Forward campaign.

The benefits of membership are countless. Visit www.apta.org or www.mpta.com to learn more about the many benefits available to APTA / MPTA members. Questions? Call APTA’s Membership Services Department at 800/999-2782, ext 3395 or call MPTA at 800-242-8131.

COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION OLINE AT WWW.APTA.ORG.

M P TA I nstitute N ew sScholarship Deadline Friday, August 1, 2013

PT Students Apply Today for the $500 Scholarship. The Filippis Family Scholarship is available to students who are in their final year (2013 – 2014) of a PT program at an accredited Michigan university, and will be graduating prior to June 30, 2014. Multiple scholarships are available, limited to one student from each Michigan PT school. For more information about the scholarship and how to apply, go to the “Student” section of the MPTA website at www.mpta.com/students.The MPTA Institute would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Filippis Family and the Wright and Fillips organization for making this scholarship program possible.


Dr. Edward Mathis, PT, DPT was one of 34 graduates nation wide from distance educational programs selected by Distance Education Training Council, a non-profit educational association, to receive a 2013 Outstanding Graduate Award. He was selected to receive this award because of his strong academic achievements and exemplary contributions and service to the profession.

Mathis continues to be a leader in the physical therapy profession. He serves in several capacities on the

Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) Board as Treasurer, Upper Peninsula District Chair and MPT PAC (Political Action Committee) Chair. Dr. Mathis has served as a member of the APTA House of Delegates representing Michigan.

Mathis earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine. After serving as a Clinical Instructor, Mathis identified further clinical and professional goals. He went on to earn his DPT from St. Augustine as well. Edward was able to start a TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) program at Dickinson County Hospital, in which he works while building onto his clinical skills in treating patients with spinal disorders. Because of Dr. Mathis’ skill set, he has become an asset to those who look to him for guidance with difficult spinal patients. He continues to lecture on manual therapy techniques at the local, district, and state levels.

Edward Mathis continues to be a striving force within the PT profession. He balances many hats while remaining fully engaged in the PT profession. Mathis never had a goal to become someone great, but he always had a passion to do something great. We congratulate his efforts and highlight his outstanding perseverance!

Dr. Edward Mathis, PT, DPT

Edward Mathis, PT, DPT

MPTA Website Announcement

Stay tuned…..MPTA will be showcasing a new website this summer. The MPTA leadership is working to bring you an updated website and communication tools this July.


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EASTERN DISTRICTSubmitted by Michael Nanzer DPT, MBA, CSCS – Eastern District Chair

The Eastern District continues to have success with free educational offerings. We had about 50 people attend our most recent conference. A big thanks goes out to Katie Palazzolo, PT for her continued efforts to make these educational opportunities possible. If you have suggestions for future conferences or want to lead one yourself, please contact an Eastern District Board member for more information.

Direct access is a very real possibility, but will only come about with our combined efforts. We need to take more initiative in promoting our services and abilities to our government officials. Take every opportunity to meet with your senators and representatives to push direct access.

The Eastern District is always looking for people interested to serve on the board or in many other roles. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected]

WESTERN DISTRICTSubmitted by Ed Orloff, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT - MPTA Western District Chair

Being a member of the APTA/MPTA is probably more important today than ever. We are in a continually changing healthcare landscape with new and convoluted rules and regulations that seem to pop up each day. The resources included in your professional membership are invaluable when it comes to navigating this new era of healthcare delivery. We need all clinicians to become members and to actively participate in our profession to protect it and expand the public knowledge or our expertise and capability of autonomous practice.

I would like to thank all the current members out there. I also encourage those that are contemplating membership to take the up this challenge and join today.

The Western District will be holding elections this fall for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. If you are interested in becoming more involved this is a great opportunity to get started!

Finally, please save the date for the Annual Western District PAC event on August 24th. The event will be

held at the home of Meri Goehring from 2 pm – 5 pm. Check the WD Facebook page and MPTA website at http://www.mpta.com/district_news_western.php for location details and updates. Last year was a great time and very successful, raising more than $1,800.

UPPER PENINSULA DISTRICTEdward Mathis, PT, DPT – MPTA Treasurer, MPTA Upper Peninsula District Chair, MPT-PAC Chair

The UP District has had a busy spring with one information meeting and two excellent continuing education courses. Our next big event occurs on July 26-27 in Marquette.

The Annual UP District Gold Social will be held at The Heritage, Marquette Golf Club.

This event is a nine-hole scramble starting at ~3pm. If you would like to put together a foursome, please contact one of your District Officers. Following this event, we will have a social/MPT-PAC fundraiser at a TBD establishment in Marquette at ~7pm. Last year, we raised over $1000 for the PAC, and this year, we will be joined by a special guest: MPTA President Susan Talley. This event has traditionally been an excellent time to become educated on current Chapter affairs while networking with other professionals within the District and is typically the highlight of the District year. Please plan to attend this exciting event. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation for the MPT-PAC fundraiser.

As an added incentive to attend, we have moved this event from a Tuesday to a Friday and will follow the next day with a continuing education course. Jeff Moore, PT, DPT, will be teaching: Subgrouping Treatments for Low Back Pain: A Paradigm Shift. Jeff has assisted in course instruction with the Evidence in Motion group and is well versed in the area. The course will be held at Active Physical Therapy in Marquette and is a FREE course so make plans to attend. Please stay tuned to the District web page and Facebook page for more details as the event draws closer.

Finally, I am happy to announce that Chris Moore, PT, DPT has been promoted to the vacant Vice-Chair position. Chris will also continue to function as the Treasurer. The nominating committee is also looking for interested candidates for the following positions to be elected to begin service in 2014:


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DISTRICT NEWSTo get the latest in District News see the MPTA Website at www.mpta.com>Districts

Chair

Treasurer

Please forward candidates/ nominations to the UP District Nominating Committee at:

Tim McGuire, PT [email protected] (906)776-5548

Kristin Wodzinski, PT, MSPT, CSCS, SCS [email protected] 906-273-1517

Thank you for allowing me to continue to serve this District and I look forward to seeing you at a future District event.

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MPTA BECOMES MEMBER OF THE MICHIGAN CANCER CONSORTIUMThe Michigan Physical Therapy Association is now a proud member of the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC). Deb Doherty, PT, PhD, CEAS, Assistant Professor at Oakland University Physical Therapy Program and Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist at Hills and Dales Hospital in Cass City has been appointed as the first representative from the MPTA to serve on this committee. Jackie Drouin, PT, Associate Professor at Oakland University Physical Therapy Program is the alternate representative. MCC is an organization that “provides a forum for collaboration among its members to improve cancer outcomes for Michigan residents.” (Please check out the website at http://www.michigancancer.org/ ). The website has many resources available free of charge to all. It is our hope that ‘sitting at the table’ will bring greater awareness about Oncology Rehabilitation. We are now among representatives from numerous organizations across the great state of Michigan that together serve to decrease the burden of cancer. Awareness of Oncology Rehabilitation is essential as we work towards direct access and work to secure rehabilitation as standard of practice for all patients receiving a cancer diagnosis. Please look forward to updates in future Shorelines.


Andrews University Sumitted by Kim Coleman-Ferreira, PT, MSPT, DCE

Membership has many bene�ts and the faculty at Andrews University PT program believe making membership a priority for our students is an essential part of ensuring involvement once they graduate. All students in the program are members and are encouraged to take part in local and national events. Each class has an APTA representative who promotes activities and involvement amongst their peers including underclassmen. As an encouragement to his underclassmen Daniel Stam, SPT (Class of 2014 APTA Representative) says “I really encourage particularly �rst and second year students to consider joining the MPTA Student Relations Committee. It is just a great experience to become involved more on the state level of the profession; and energizing to be a part of the annual student conclave in Lansing!”

Our faculty bene�t from membership in MPTA as the association provides an avenue to remain connected to current events and needs of the profession; additionally it provides an opportunity to disseminate research. The MPTA is an advocate for our profession and as faculty we are providing a role model for our students by being involved at the national and state level of our professional associations. Clinical Instructors can also encourage students to embrace the association and its bene�ts by being active members themselves. Students’ clinical experiences are enriched when they observe active participation, by their CI, in the association.

Central Michigan UniversitySubmitted by: Karen Grossnickle, PT, MS

As always, there has been a great deal of activity for the students and faculty of the Program in PT at CMU so far during 2013. Forty-three students in the DPT Class of 2013 graduated on May 3rd. All are looking forward to their future careers as physical therapists – we welcome them to the profession! These graduates formally presented �ndings from their doctoral projects at our 17th Annual Research and Case Report Colloquium held on the CMU campus on May 3rd prior to the evening graduation ceremony. The event was attended by many clinical and academic faculty as well as family and friends of the graduates. It was a great time for celebrating the scholarly activities and contributions of these future therapists.

Our students always stay very busy with school, professional activities, community outreach and service. In April, the CMU PT Student Organization (PTSO) participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held on the CMU campus. Students participated in the 24 hour walk contributing pledges to the campus wide event. PTSO members provided massages to other walkers during the event. In total, Central Michigan University students raised $70,535.00, exceeding last year’s total of $62,300.00.

Also in April, the PTSO hosted the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk to bene�t the Michigan Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event was preceded by an evening spaghetti dinner. The event was deemed a success once again and is becoming a popular spring time ritual for some of the walkers and runners. Funds raised by the event will be donated to support the Michigan Chapter of the National Sclerosis Society. Total donation amount was not yet available at the time of article submission.

Along with all of these other outreach activities, our students continue to provide a valuable service to the community through our pro-bono “Hands for Health” clinic. Hands for Health is an award winning, student run, faculty supervised clinic that provides physical therapy services for individuals in the community who do not have health insurance or who are under-insured.

Drs. Elaine Betts and Deborah Silkwood-Sherer offered an independent study course this past semester, which involved taking 31 �rst and second year students to Ireland for seven days. Students visited physical therapy programs where they interacted with faculty and students at several universities. Students had the opportunity to discuss the different health care systems between the United States and Ireland as well as the educational processes. They were able to articulate pros and cons to the two different health care systems as well as educational systems. Additionally, students participated in hippotherapy sessions under the tutelage of Dr. Silkwood-Sherer.

On a �nal note, we welcomed forty-eight �rst year students to our program on May 13th. Students in our 2nd year class are currently engaged in their �rst clinical rotations while students in our 3rd year class are completing course work in preparation for their �nal clinical internship experiences this fall. We look forward to working with all of these students as they move through the preparation for professional practice.


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Delta CollegeSubmitted by Jamie Duley PT, NCS

The Program faculty from Delta College is pleased to congratulate the 2013 PTA program graduates: Ryan Leavitt, Megan Avery, Floyd Roebuck, Cheryl Mrozinski, Theresa Mead, Amanda Wade, Jennifer Brinkman, Jennifer Coberly, Evan Aguilera, Beth Schultz, Charlotte Rancour, Patty Butts, Jenna Norman, and Amy Osborn.

Graduates Megan Avery and Evan Aguilera were recognized for their outstanding achievements from Delta College. Megan received the James McIntyre Award for Health Sciences from Delta College as a result of her outstanding academic record and service to the local community. Megan plans to continue her education and pursue her DPT. Her ultimate goal is to offer her services to children with disabilities and their families who are underserved throughout the world. Megan begins this journey in May 2013 as she is travels to Guatemala with nursing and global peace studies students.

Evan Aguilera received the President’s “Champions for Diversity” Award for his efforts in promoting diversity through his volunteer work within the Hispanic community and throughout Delta College. Evan is a member of the APTA and MPTA, and the Society of Hispanic Leaders through Delta College.

We are very proud of all of you!

Grand Valley State UniversitySubmitted by Bonni Kinne, PT, MSPT, MA

CAPTE granted GVSU continued accreditation for the next 10 years with no compliance report required! We would like to thank all of the students, clinical educators, and graduate employers who helped make this achievement possible! In other news, articles were published by Professor Meri Goehring and Professor Mary Green in “PT Today”, Professor Michael Shoemaker (along with recent graduates Cortney Gibson and Sarah Hoffman) in “Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation,” and Professor Laurie Stickler and Professor John Ritch in the “Journal of Allied Health.” Presentations were given by Professor Barbara Hoogenboom at the MPTA Student Conclave, Professor Lisa Kenyon at the Cerebral Palsy Research Consortium of Michigan’s Third Biannual Conference, and Professor Bonni Kinne at Sparrow Hospital and at the MPTA West

Michigan Clinical Education Forum.

In January, Professor Michael Shoemaker and Professor Mary Green (along with Tiffany Basore and Alyssa Polso from the Class of 2014) received an award for the best platform presentation at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting. In February, six students from the Class of 2013 and two faculty members attended the MPTA legislative breakfast. In March, 28 members from the Class of 2013, 14 members from the Class of 2014, 21 members from the Class of 2015, and �ve faculty members attended the MPTA Student Conclave and/or the MPTA Spring Conference. In April, the following members of the Class of 2013 won awards: Todd Cates (Niemeyer Award), Claire Dulin (Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Service to the Community or Profession), Katherine Farrimond (Phi Kappa Phi and Graduate Dean’s Citation for Academic Excellence in the Major), Michelle Giesel (Physical Therapy Departmental Honors), Amber Lenhart (Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Leadership and Service to GVSU), Andrew Post (Graduate Dean’s Citation for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at GVSU), Robyn Smith (Graduate Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Publication), and Meredith Wall (Phi Kappa Phi). In addition, Brett Cain and Betsy Graney (Class of 2014) each received the David Daniels scholarship. Other scholarship recipients included Lauren Dorko, Tamara Kas, Patrick Lawrence, Alicia Marquis, Deb Serba, and Alaina Vince (Class of 2015).

Finally, the Wheel Run took place on April 13th under the direction of Tiffany Basore, Erin Cooke, and Emily King (Class of 2014). Between 150 and 200 individuals participated in the event, and almost $7000 was raised (a record amount). All of the proceeds went to “Alternatives in Motion”, a non-pro�t organization that provides wheelchairs to individuals who don’t have medical insurance coverage.

Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS and award winner Claire Dulin.


Kellogg Community CollegeSubmitted by Barbara Simmons, PTA, M.Ed.

The Kellogg Community College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program continues to be impressed with the generosity of clinicians who provide such excellent guidance to our students as they “pay it forward” as clinical instructors. First year students attend two components of observational rotations while second year students take part in the more in-depth, long-term part-time and then full-time af�liations. In the clinical setting they learn how to put together all of the academic pieces and apply that knowledge into the level of patient care we all expect. This would not occur without clinicians who accept the challenges and rewards of mentoring students during clinical education. Thank you.

We would like to congratulate Heather Bodell, PTA, of Capitol Physical Therapy In Charlotte and Kosta Sevastopoulos, PTA, of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. They have been named our Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award recipients for 2012-2013. Thank you to both of them as well as to their employers for accepting students and doing an exceptional job in mentoring.

This year we have graduated our highest class size ever with 25 students now preparing for their licensing exam and application processing. The students in the class of 2013 have had some very exciting clinical rotations in sites nearby and as far away as Elkhart and Angola, Indiana. Our �rst year class is preparing for the intense summer semester which includes pathology, pediatrics, neurology, functional skills, and orthopedics courses.

We continually modify the PTA program and are currently working to add in more electronic documentation, emphasis on functional note-writing and keeping up with other current trends in the �eld. It is always exciting to see our chosen career �eld “moving forward.”

If you are a graduate of our program and are not on the e-mail listserv, please contact BJ Simmons at [email protected] to get added to the listserv. For questions about the Kellogg Community College PTA Program, please contact Program Coordinator, Julie Roberts at (269) 965-3931 x 2270 or e-mail her at [email protected] . Our web site can be found at www.kellogg.edu/pta.

Mid Michigan Community CollegeSubmitted by Crystal Parker, PTA, BS

MMCC has 14 alumni to add to the PTA Program roles. Many of these graduates have secured employment by graduation having passed the PTA NPTE in April. The faculty is very proud of the graduates’ success. They were focused and committed at their clinical education sites and were graded highly by their clinical instructors.

The program is selecting the cohort to begin in the fall. The cohort will be a mixed set of 22 students – some from the old waiting list and some from the new selective admissions process. Currently, we are working to expand our clinical sites to include more opportunities in the central Michigan area in out-patient, in-patient, and long-term care settings. With the additional 2 students to our cohorts and the selective admissions process, we are anticipating a greater need for clinical placements in our local area. If your facility is near our Mt. Pleasant campus, and employs PTAs who are interested in teaching and giving back to the profession, Crystal Parker would like to hear from you.

This summer the faculty will be preparing for the MMCC PTA Program accreditation renewal. The CAPTE onsite review team will visit in June, 2014. We are asking center coordinators and clinical instructors who are af�liated with our program to complete an updated Clinical Site Information Form (CSIF) by the end of November to prepare our clinical site �les for the CAPTE visit. Also, we will be soliciting for clinical education staff to participate in an interview meeting with the review team while they are onsite. The PTA Program faculty hopes that clinical instructors and coordinators will volunteer to meet with them.

Please consider visiting the PTA Program website at www.midmich.edu/pta for additional information. The website provides links to program processes and documents including contact information for Amanda Wismer, PTA Program Director, and Crystal Parker, Clinical Coordinator.


University of Michigan – FlintSubmitted by Jennifer Blackwood, PT, MPT, GCS

The faculty, staff, and students of the PT department at the University of Michigan-Flint look forward to celebrating summer events while we share what has happened in our program:

•Althoughitissummer,thestudentsintheProfessionalDPT cohorts and the Post Professional program are in the middle of summer classes while the Class of 2013 is �nishing their �nal clinical af�liations. Best of luck to all as they pursue higher education.

•Studentsinthepostprofessionalprogramreceivedtheir t-DPT degrees in the May 5th commencement ceremonies. Post Professional students from Nigeria traveled to Flint to participate in commencement exercises. Congratulations to the graduates: Nneamaka Abanum, Kayode Alewi, Jamie Bannon, Aderonke Eso, Frank Iheakam, Prabhjot Kaur, Izuchukwu Nwoba, and Olabisi Oyarekua.

•DignitariesfromtheNigerianPhysiotherapyAssociationjoined the graduates on the journey to Michigan and enjoyed a tour of the campus, the inpatient rehab unit at Genesys, and a tour of a local PT private practice to learn more about physical therapy in the United States.

•AmockstudentconclavewasperformedinMarchtoincrease APTA membership as a part of the Reach 100 drive. This was led by the efforts of 2nd year student, Nathan Hawley.

•TheRegentsoftheUniversityofMichiganhaveapprovedthe offering of a PhD in Physical Therapy last year and recently the department hosted an accreditation team from the Higher Learning Commission as they did a site visit. We are patiently waiting to hear of the HLC’s decision on offering this degree. This PhD will have a clinical concentration of focus for research and will include preparation for ABPTS board certi�cation. For more information, please see our website.

•ThestudentledprobonoclinicPTHeartwasawardedthe Dr. Charlie Nelms Community Contribution Award for an Organization. This is given to one UM-Flint student organization for signi�cant contributions made to the greater Flint community through service projects and civic engagement. In addition, PTHeart received the Catholic Charities Wings of Hope Award. The featured picture is of Dr. Torres and DPT students receiving this

award at the Catholic Charities’ Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in April. These students are doing a great job reaching out to those in need in the Flint area through the provision of PT services, however they could still use your help with donations of equipment or your time. To help out, please call the department at 810.762.3373

•Asapartofourcommitmenttotheprofession,weare offering free continuing education webinars by the PT faculty. In addition, other courses in the t-DPT are available for all PTs in MI.

•PhysicalTherapyresidenciesareofferedinGeriatrics,Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Neurology and Cardiopulmonary. Stay tuned to hear of the progress of these PT residents. Those interested in developing a residency in collaboration with our program or participating in a residency, please contact the department at cwixson@um�int.edu

•DPTstudentTraceySweeneyalongwithafacultymember from Public Health, Dr. Rie Suzuki, had a research article published in the Californian Journal of Health Promotion.

•DPTstudent,SarahLazenby,presentedtheresearchthat she has done with Dr. Min Huang titled “Balance Impairments and Risk of Falls in Cancer Survivors” at the Student Research Conference at the University of Michigan-Flint.

•Dr.TomRuedigerhadaresearcharticlerecentlyaccepted for publication in the Journal of Strength and

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Dr. Torres and DPT students of the PTHeart clinic are awarded the Catholic Charities Wings of Hope Award.


Conditioning Research and Dr. Don Straube also had an article accepted for publication in Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation.

•AnApplicantInformationSessionisscheduledforJune14, 2013 for students interested in learning more about the professional DPT program at UM-Flint.

•WewillhostalumniattheBacktotheBrickseventon8/16 in the University Pavilion. In addition, faculty will be present at the APTA annual conference in Salt Lake City in June- stop by the UM booth if you are there!

•Ahoodingceremonyfortheclassof2013isplannedforAugust. The �rst graduate of the online Post Professional Geriatric Certi�cate & Residency program and the �rst graduate of the Orthopedic residency at MedSport will both be recognized at the August event.

•CongratulationstoJenniferBlackwoodPT,PhD,GCSwho recently successfully defended her dissertation and received her PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Science from Western Michigan University.

•CongratulationstoLauraLovascoPT,MPT,GCSwhodefended her dissertation proposal and has achieved doctoral candidacy at Oakland University.

•CongratulationstoAmyYorkePT,MPT,NCSwhodefended her dissertation proposal and has achieved doctoral candidacy at Western Michigan University.

•Threenewfacultymemberswilljointhedepartmentin August. We welcome Dr. Laura Johnson, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT as the Coordinator of the Post-professional Orthopedic Certi�cate and Residency Program, Jamie Duley, PT, MPT, NCS as the Associate Director for Clinical Education, and Dr. Bara Alsalsheen, PT, PhD as an Assistant Professor.

•Unfortunately,wesaygoodbyetoafewfacultywhohaveserved the department, the University, and our students well throughout their time at the University. Those faculty include Dr. Edgar Torres, Dr. Sheila Littleton, and Annemarie Kammann. We wish them well in their new adventures.

Check us out on facebook to stay up to date with all activities. Have a healthy summer from the University of Michigan-Flint PT program.

University of Michigan – FlintSubmitted by Jennifer Blackwood, PT, MPT, GCScontinued from page 21

CALL FOR NOMINATIONSMPTA Service Award Nomination Forms are now available on the MPTA website, www.mpta.com.

• MPTA Member Service Awards • Outstanding Service Award for a Physical Therapist Assistant• Alan S. Jeffrey Award (honor a person who is not a PT/PTA

member and has served the profession)• Marjorie N. Stamm Award (honor a MPTA member for service)• Richard E. Darnell Award (honor contributions in research)• Mabel E. Holton Award (honor scholarly work by MPTA

members)See www.mpta.com for award descriptions and more information.


MPTA SPRING EVENTS 2013MPTA Student Conclave March 22, 2013 and MPTA Spring Conference March 23, 2013

Thank you to all MPTA Volunteers, Sponsors, Exhibitors, and all who attended for a success 2013 Student Conclave and Spring Conference.

We had an excellent weekend with a lot of fun, friends, updates, and education.

The MPTA Student Conclave and MPTA Spring Conference are two programs back to back at one location. The program was held at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Thank you to our Sponsor — Rainbow Rehabilitation Center- Event Giveaway Sponsor

2013 Spring Conference Exhibitors

AAA MichiganAccelerated Rehabilitation CentersAgility HealthAlter GATI Physical TherapyAureus Medical GroupBorgessBronsonCardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment LtdCovenant HealthCareEncore Rehabilitation ServicesGentiva Health ServicesHCR ManorCareHills & Dales General HospitalHolland Hospital

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitalMichigan Health and Rehab Services & Home Rehab Services of MichiganMidMichigan HealthMPT PACMPTA Institute of Education and ResearchRainbow Rehabilitation Center, IncSchoolcraft Memorial Rehab ServicesSelect Specialty HospitalSpectrum HealthState of Michigan Licensing BoardTEAM REHABILITATION SGUniversal Hospital ServicesUS Physical TherapyWordhouse Wealth Coaching


Mulligan Concept - Upper Quadrant, Mobilizations with Movement, ‘NAGS’, ‘SNAGS’ & MORE© (A Lab course)Northeast SeminarsDate: September 14 and 15, 2013neseminars.com/more-info.asp?product=1150

McKenzie BDate: November 8 through 10, 2013mckenziemdt.org/eduCourse_partB.cfm

Spectrum Health Rehabilitation Services Grand Rapids, Michigan Earn CEUs close to home2013 and 2014 Continuing Education Course Schedule

Coming in 2014-McKenzie C -McKenzie D -McKenzie MDT Skills Update -Sahrmann: LII/III Advanced Upper Quarter -Sahrmann: LII/III Advanced Lower Quarter

For more information on all Spectrum Health Rehabilitation Clinical Education Courses, visit our website: spectrumhealth.org/rehabceu

• Full, Part Time and Contingent Positions Available

• Equity Ownership Potential• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance• Life & AD/D Insurance• Performance Bonuses• Retirement Packages• Continued Education Allowance• Competitive Salary

Email resume to Stacey @ [email protected] or Fax to (248) 650-8670


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Clinic Opportunities available for Physical Therapists with previous supervisory experience.

Recent graduates considered for staff Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant positions!

Consider the benefits of our supportive yet independent work environment, our size, national network affi liation, and our 30-year history of success. For more information, please visit our website at: www.theramatrix.com

Please call 248-333-3335, Ext. 132,or forward your resume to:

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There is an immediate opening for a full orpart-time Physical Therapist to work in ourgrowing Rehabilitation Services Dept. A$10,000 sign-on bonus is available for thefull-time position.

Join our team and enjoy a close workingrelationship with our physicians. SMH is aWellness oriented facility with a fullyequipped fitness center. We are dedicated toproviding exemplary patient care.

SMH offers a competitive wage and benefitspackage. Please send your resume with references to Gina Lindquist, Director ofHuman Resources, 7870W US Highway 2,Manistique, MI 49854 (906) 341-3211 oremail to: [email protected]

If you would like additional information,please contact: Al Duyck, Supervisor at

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Total Body Balancing 2 (TBB2)Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Nov 8-10, 2013

Positional Release Therapy for the Upper Quadrant (PRTUQ)Edmonton, AB Sep 27-29, 2013

Kerry D’Ambrogio, DOM, AP, PT, DO-MTP Leveraging his expertise, Dr. D’Ambrogio partners thorough evaluation with integrated Eastern and Western techniques to unlock perplexing pain issues for patients.

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Boston, MA Aug 15-18, 2013Atlanta, GA Sep 12-15, 2013Houston, TX Sep 12-15, 2013Lansing, MI Sep 19-22, 2013Orange County, CA Sep 19-22, 2013Calgary, AB Oct 17-20, 2013Minneapolis, MN Nov 14-17, 2013

Manual �erapy Seminars:Needs of the Complex Patient

The visceral and neural systems influence musculoskeletal articulations and tension patterns in the body causing functional and structural problems. An integrative approach to evaluation and treatment requires assessment of the structural relationships between the viscera, and their fascial or ligamentous attachments to the musculoskeletal system. It also requires an understanding of the dural and neural components that are often missed when treating trauma and dysfunctions.

The D’Ambrogio Institute is endorsed by the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators.

The Barral Institute is endorsed by the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators.

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JULY July 26, 2013UP District, UP Golf Social Location TBA

July 27, 2013UP District, “Subgrouping Treatments For Low Back Pain: A Paradigm Shift”; Speaker: Jeff Moore; Location TBA

AUGUSTAugust 24, 2013Western District: Annual Westyern District PAC Event

OCTOBER October 11-12, 2013MPTA Fall Conference, 7:30am – 5:00 each day, The Westin, Southfield, MI (Detroit Suburbs). Registration is now open for MPTA Fall Conference visit www.mpta.com. Register early to take advantage of early registration savings.

For the most up-to-date listing visit: www.mpta.com > PT News >

Calendar of Events

For a national listing of upcoming events visit the

APTA website: www.apta.org

October 11-12, 2013 BOD Meeting8:00pm -10:00pm

DECEMBERDecember 12, 2013BOD Meeting8:00pm -10:00pm

Interested in networking with PT, PTA, and students? Consider exhibiting or sponsoring with us at our 2013 Fall Conference by going to www.mpta.com or contacting the MPTA Office at (734) 929-6075 or [email protected]. Reserve your space today!

Kudo’sKorner

The MPTA is proud to recognize member K aren H alley, P T A in honor of her receiving APTA’s Physical Therapy Assistant Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in the Musculoskeletal Category. Recipients of this recognition must demonstrate strong leadership abilities in the activities they are involved in, have superior experience and advanced proficiency in one of the ten categories, and continue to pursue education and excellence in their profession. Halley will be featured in PT in Motion, on APTA’s PTA web page, and recognition at APTA’s Honors and Awards Ceremony in June 2013. Halley has been a long-standing member with APTA and MPTA and we celebrate her achievement as she continues to be a driving force in her profession.

Michigan PhysicalTherapy Association1390 Eisenhower PlaceAnn Arbor, MI 48108

You will start seeing QR (Quick Response) Codes on MPTA materials. Use your smart phone and scan the QR Code, and then add it to your bookmarked pages for quick access on your phone. You will need an App for

your Smart Phone to be able to scan the QR Code, these can be found generally in the App Store for your phone. T his Q R Cod e will tak e you to the M P T A hom epag e, www.mpta.com

Beaumont Health SystemCenter for Physical Therapist Continuing Education

Fall 2013 Course ScheduleSept. 14-15 Muscle Energy Techniques – Pelvis, Sacrum, Lumbar Spine

and Hip Muscles – $450*

Sept. 20-21 Intro to NDT: Achieving Functional Outcomes for Adults with Hemiplegia – register at www.recoveringfunction.com

Sept. 22-23 NDT Part II Upper and Lower Extremity Getting Faster Results – register at www.recoveringfunction.com

Sept. 28 Evaluation and Treatment of the SI Joint – $225*

Oct. 19 Biomechanical Keys to Evaluating and Treating the Injured Runner – $200*

Nov. 7-8 APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – register at

www.oakland.edu/apta

Nov. 9-10 AOTA Fieldwork Educator Workshop – register at www.aota.org

Nov. 16-17 Integrative Manual Approach to Cervical Spine Pain and Dysfunction – $575*

*Receive a 10 percent discount when you register 30 days prior to the course date.

For more information or to register, contact Mickey Bielecki, education program assistant, at 248-898-1988 [email protected]

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