Volunteer Leadership

New Appointments

The Academy is grateful for the leadership of Ashley Watts, PT, DPT, CLT, Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (outgoing Membership Committee Chair) and Lauren Trosch, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (outgoing Volunteer Coordinator) for their service, dedication and contributions to the Academ's membership and volunteer leadership.

We’re excited to announce our newest appointments:

• Membership Committee Chair: Karen S. Weeks, PT, MPT, CLT | Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist
• Volunteer Coordinator: Angela Pappas, PT, DPT | Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist
• Washington, D.C. Representative: Taylor S. Crossfield PT, DPT
• Missouri State Representative: Brooke Kalisiak, PT, DPT
• View all volunteer opportunities

APTA News

Join the APTA for a "#FightTheCut Virtual Rally" on Sept. 10 and the Flash Action Strategy Sept. 15-16.

Two important advocacy opportunities are now ready for your participation in the coming days: On Sept. 10 APTA's first-ever Virtual Rally will focus on our fight against the proposed 9% payment cut, and on Sept. 15-16 the student-led APTA Flash Action Strategy will support PT-PAC. Here's a breakdown of what’s happening and when. View event details and how you can make your voice heard!

Upcoming Events

Virtual Fall Symposium

2020 Virtual Fall Symposium on September 12, 2020 - Earn 7.5 contact hours in this 1-day virtual conference. Buy a ticket today while space lasts! Here's an overview of our sessions.

Welcome
9:00am – 9:15am CST

Early Screening to Optimize Women’s Cardiac Health
9:15am -10:15am CST

Myofascial Decompression
10:30am – 11:30am CST

Can Pleasure Lessen Vulvar Pain?
12:30pm -2:30pm CST

How to Easily Grow Your Private Practice
2:45pm – 3:45pm CST

Can Telemedicine Vitalize Electrical Stimulation in Managing Pelvic Health Conditions? Urgency and Slow Colonic Transit
4:00pm – 5:00pm CST

Cocktails and Cases (Bring a case!)
5:15pm – 6:00pm CST

Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
6:00pm-6:15pm CST

APTA News

Coronavirus Update: September 2

CDC testing guideline confusion, Provider Relief Fund deadline, COVID-19 reinfection case, school-based Physical Therapy in the age of COVID-19 and more. 

APTA Releases Update to Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Profession. A follow-up to the association’s May report shows signs of improvement but continued challenges to PTs, PTAs, and students. Read the full update