Newsletter. Missouri Physical Therapy Association, Inc. M P T A. Spotlight on PT. Adrienne Klein, SPT, Chair of the MSSIG.

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1 Missouri Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Newsletter M P T A In this Issue: Spotlight on PT Adrienne Klein Open Committee/ Board Positions Rockhurst prepares for 25th Anniversary Dates to remember Physical Activity Grant Available Speakers Bureau PTA Caucus Effort Reports MPTA Board and Chairs Volume 43, Number 2 Spotlight on PT February-March 20, 2010 Adrienne Klein, SPT, Chair of the MSSIG Background: I grew up on a farm in Central MO. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother and we are all close in age, so things were always exciting and crazy growing up. We had lots of pets growing up at one time or another, including rabbit, miniature goats, cats, dogs, and horses. I played sports through high school (softball and basketball) and met my husband my senior year in high school. I currently have 3 nieces who I adore and spend as much time as possible spoiling them. What are your hobbies? I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, photography, gardening, and being outside in general. How did you become interested in Physical Therapy? I was pre med during my undergraduate years at Loyola University in Chicago until my senior year. I was homesick and decided to spend the summer home before going back to school. I went to the local hospital in order to get all of my volunteer hours in and they have a program with the local high school to get them as volunteers. Since there was not any openings, the volunteer coordinator sent me to their outpatient physical therapy clinic. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the type of relationship that each patient had with his/her therapist. I also enjoyed that each therapist had time for his/her family without it conflicting with work or vice versa. I decided right then that I was better fit as a physical therapist than as a physician and went back to school that fall and started applying at Physical Therapy schools. Since then I have not had any regrets about my career choice, even though I am probably one of the few therapists that you will meet that had no idea what a physical therapist was or did until my senior year in college. Who are your heroes/role models? My parents have been great role models for me. They were always supportive of my choices even though that involved going away to school. They made me believe and supported that I could do anything I wanted as long as I was willing to work hard for it. I also had a great public speaker professor during my first year of college. She was very supportive and made a point to speak to me about home and my goals during college. She helped me give me the confidence to try new things and go after my future. Continued on pg 2 American Physical Therapy Association Missouri Chapter The Missouri Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Newsletter, a membership publication, is published monthly. ISSN: Subscription is included in the membership dues. Non-members may subscribe for $75.00 per year. Published by the Missouri Physical Therapy Association at 745 Josephine, St. Louis, Missouri Send changes of address ( or physical) to Missouri Physical Therapy Association Inc. Newsletter, 205 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100, Jefferson City, Missouri. Periodicals paid at Jefferson City, Missouri.

2 Do you have a favorite quote/motto? May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand I really enjoy this blessing. I feel that no matter what life brings me, this reminds me that I have the love and support from my family and friends. I also believe that just when you want to lose faith, if you can just stick it out there is something better waiting for you. What is something about you that most people don t know or are surprised to find out about you? Ummm, this one is really hard for me. The biggest surprise that most people have about me is my age. I look significantly younger than most people think and have even been mistaken for a high school student on one of my clinicals.. by the way I am 26 years old. I always get told that I will appreciate that when I get older, so I guess I will just wait and see. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Ten years from now, I see myself with kids going to work and spending time at football and basketball games watching my husband coach. I hope to be an active part of the physical therapy profession through the APTA and establishing myself as a pediatric rehab physical therapist. Adrienne Klein, a student at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, and Chair of the Missouri Student Special Interest Group (MSSIG) poses with her husband. OPEN Board/Committee Positions MPTA is currently seeking candidates for the following position: President Elect Duties: Serves as the official head and public spokesperson of the chapter Delegates appropriately chapter business to officers, directors, and committee chairs Reports Association and chapter activities and pertinent proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee to chapter membership Answers all correspondence directed to the chapter or to the President To learn more about this open position contact: Nominating Committee Chair: Angela Connell angelaheaton@yahoo.com 3904 Chambray Court Columbia, MO Interested in becoming more active in your profession but not ready to become a Board member? The MPTA is looking for help in several categories. The History and Archive committee is looking for members if your talent in scrapbooking and matting, etc, this might be just the place for you! We are also looking for someone who like to be involved in research. The research committee is looking for assistance and someone who would like to be committee chair if your talent is reviewing and being involved in research we have just the job for you. Please contact the MPTA office at or ckemna@bardgett.net for additional information. 2

3 Rockhurst University Physical Therapy Program 25-Year Anniversary Event Mark your calendar for the weekend of May 7th-9th, 2010 when the Rockhurst University DPT Program celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Dr. Scott Ward, President of the American Physical Therapy Association, will be our keynote speaker the evening of May 8th. Other activities planned for the weekend of May 7th-9th: Friday, May 7, 2010 Student demonstrations of current research, newest equipment and technology Campus tours Displays from scholarship, teaching, leadership, AND service activities Afternoon Golf Tournament (DPT Student Scholarship fundraiser) Opening Evening Reception - Celebrating Rockhurst s PT Program - Past, Present, and Future Insights by Ellen Spake, founder of the PT Program, current students, and Brian McKiernan, Chair of the Dept of PT Education Evening Class Receptions K.C. Power & Light District Late evening escape Saturday, May 8, 2010 Let's Get Physical Walk / Run to benefit the American Stroke Foundation. Softball & Volleyball -- Students vs. Alumni Picnic Lunch Dinner with recognition of those who have supported and continue to support our program. Evening presentation - The Future of Physical Therapy Mark Dwyer, President of the Kansas Physical Therapy Association Tamara Burlis, Vice President of the Missouri Physical Therapy Association Keynote Speaker - Scott Ward, APTA Sunday, May 9, 2010 Ecumenical Worship Service Sunday Brunch For updated details about this event, please go to and look at the Rockhurst DPT Program page. This event is open to Rockhurst alumni, faculty, and students, PT clinicians, and all others interested in participating in a weekend-filled with social events. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact Catherine Thompson at catherine.thompson@rockhurst.edu. Come celebrate 25 years of Physical Therapy at Rockhurst! 3

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5 PT 2010 APTA S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION On June 16-19, 2010 thousands of your colleagues will come together in Boston, MA for one the largest annual events in physical therapy. Presenters will join us from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States- all to share the latest research and evidence for best practice in physical therapy. The American Physical Therapy Association is delighted to invite you to PT 2010: APTA s Annual Conference and Exposition. PT 2010 is shaping up to be an event not to be missed: 14 tracks 89 courses 3 full-day labs 2.1 CEUs 15 preconference courses 161 posters Dozens of networking and special events And don t forget, Tom Daschle will present the opening Keynote address on Health Care Reform. Whether traveling from near or far, we are all very excited to meet in June. Details on programming, scheduling, registration, travel, and housing can all be found at Some Dates to Keep in Mind... April 1, 2010 Applications are due for the MPTA Physical Activity Grant April 3, 2010 Register on or before April 3, 2010 to receive the Early Bird discount rate! Research Grant applications are due April 12, Want to sign up for the MPTA Speakers Bureau or join the Technology Task Force? Contact Carol Kemna at ckemna@bardgett.net. Get more info on these MPTA opportunities at Upcoming Events! April 16-18, MPTA Spring Conference, St. Louis, MO Crowne Plaza Hotel Clayton June 16-19, APTA Annual Conference and Exposition Boston, MA October 16-17, MPTA Fall Conference Missouri State University, Springfield, MO April 15-17, MPTA Spring Conference Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO February 22, 2011 MPTA Lobby Day at the Capitol Have trouble scheduling the MTPA Lobby Day each year? It has been decided that Lobby Day will be held the 4th Tuesday in February EVERY YEAR! 5

6 Physical Activity Grants Available from MPTA Inspiring healthy behavior is central to our physical therapy mission and staying true to our public service commitment, the MPTA Board approved funding for Physical Activity Grants for Missouri schools. The program is modeled after the Physical Activity Grants of the Arizona Chapter of the APTA. With the blessing of the Arizona Chapter, we have modified their process and hope to donate the first grant funds to Missouri schools by May We will be able to offer up to $1000 for three schools to support physical activities for youth through the school physical education programs. Public or private middle school and junior high schools (grades 6-8) are invited to submit a proposal for the funds. The proposals must outline how the funds will be used to support physical activity in the students. It must include provisions for inclusion of children with disabilities, and it cannot be used to fund salaries. The goal is to stimulate a project that will be on-going and benefit students for years to come. Arizona grants have been used to purchase equipment such as pedometers, heart rate monitors, exercise mats, treadmills, exercise videos, etc. There is evidence that physical activity habits developed in children and adolescents will be carried into adulthood. 1,2,3 This effort to instill value in physical activity serves our mission to keep every body MOVING FORWARD! The MPTA needs your help to spread the word about these grants. You are encouraged to visit the website to review the information and access materials. A brochure has been developed that you can print and share with schools. The application form and instructions for potential applicants are available from this site as well. Applications will be due by April 1, 2010 and decisions regarding the grants will be made by May Schools are asked to participate in a public relations presentation of the check and to report back to the MPTA about the program implementation. Schools are also invited to present an oral report to the local districts if desired. Please share this information with schools in your area and encourage them to apply for the MPTA Physical Activity Grants. This is a win-win situation for the schools, the MPTA, and the health of your community! Questions can be directed to Teresa Briedwell (briedwellt@health.missouri.edu) or Erin Miller (gottaskiit@yahoo.com). References: 1. American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM s Guidelines For Exercise Testing and Prescription. 7 th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Guidelines for school and community programs to promote lifelong physical activity among young people. US Department of Health and Human Services Faigenbaum AD. Resistance training for adolescent athletes. Athletic Therapy Today. 2002;7(6):

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8 Re: One Vote at the Component Level of APTA Date: February 22, 2010 INFO ON PTA CAUCUS EFFORT At the 2010 APTA House of Delegates (HOD), the PTA Caucus will put forth a motion to amend APTA s bylaws pertaining to voting privileges at the component level. Specifically, the motion will promote the provision of one vote for PTA members at the chapter/section level. Currently, APTA bylaws limit the PTA member to ½ vote for the election of leaders and input on issues affecting the chapter/section. Passing this RC will: Provide PTA members with one vote as they seek to responsibly elect their component leaders and address issues affecting the chapter/section; Provide the PTA anonymity in the voting process; Simplify the voting process by having one vote for all members; and Continue the process of integration and help restore the positive regard of many PTAs toward the Association. Passing this RC will not: Change the clinical relationship between the physical therapist and PTA; or Change the current voting process at the national level. When considering this proposed change in bylaws, it may be useful to consider the following: The history: PTAs were initially granted temporary APTA membership in 1973, which did not include voting rights. In 1975, the HOD established a PTA ( affiliate ) membership category and after considerable debate, ½ vote at the component level was the agreed upon compromise. No other known health professional organization discriminates their member groups through inequitable voting rights. PTAs serving in positions of leadership within APTA (eg, component board of directors, APTA appointed advisory panels, committees, and task forces, PT-PAC, PT Foundation) and with external groups, including state licensing boards and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) exercise one vote responsibly and for the good of the profession and the public. There is no evidence that membership dues or level of education for any of APTA s membership designations have been linked to voting privileges. Dues for each membership designation appear to be determined according to earning potential. PTAs are equal stakeholders in the success of the profession for their economic future. The PTA Caucus has consistently supported APTA s mission, goals, and vision as evidenced by the Caucus s mission statement: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Caucus, serving with integrity and responsiveness, will be the voice of the physical therapist assistant in meeting the vision, goals and objectives of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the profession. In conclusion, the PT and PTA work together to promote the recovery, health, and wellness of our patients/ clients and the public. We are One in Mission, One in Vision, One Member, and One Vote. It is time for physical therapists and PTAs to take the next step within the Association; to live our brand and Move Forward. Respectfully, thank you. Niki Wallen, PTA MPTA PTA Caucus Representative 8

9 Officer: Susan Robinson Southwest District Report REPORTS TO THE BOARD Name: Ann Fick Eastern District Report During the past year, the Southwest District of the MPTA has hosted the following 1 hour CEU courses for our members: Since September of 2009 we have had 4 EDMPTA programs. We thank the following for very successful presentations: September: Dr. Susan Robinson presented, Fall Prevention and Show Me Falls Free Missouri hosted by Ozark Technical Community College in Ozark, MO. November: Dr. Elizabeth Williamson presented, New Frontiers in Cerebral Palsy Research: Including Botox and Stem Cell Research hosted by Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. January: Josh Trosper, MPT presented, Assessment and Treatment of BPPV hosted by St. John s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, MO. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Cox Walnut Lawn in Springfield, MO with guest presenters, Josh Layman, DPT, ATP and Chris Glenn, DPT. They will discuss the practical application of function electrical stimulation using the Bioness NESS 300. The final meeting of the year will be held at Southwest Baptist University on May and features the District Delegate report from Dr. Dot Hash. One of our goals is to increase the number of members who attend meetings. Our average attendance has increased over the past year to approximately PT/PTA members and students per meeting. We look forward to co-hosting the Fall 2010 MPTA Meeting along with Missouri State University. Officer: Ryan Bandermann Southeast District Report The Southeast District of the MPTA is doing fair. Our first meeting of the year was planned for January, however our speaker had to cancel at the last minute. We had a radiologist planning to speak to us concerning medical imaging. We are planning to re-schedule this meeting for some time in March. For our November 2009 meeting we had Sue Allen come to speak to us concerning her campaign and how we could assist her. Our meeting was low in attendance but it was very informative. Membership/ participation is an issue that we will continue to focus on. 9 Patti Naylor PT, MS on Health Policy and Healthcare Reform Rosemary Norris PT, MS on Vestibular Rehabilitation Bill Hopfinger PT, AT on Update & Review on Jurisprudence Debbie McDonnell PT, DPT & Pamela Wendl PT, DPT on Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department A group of 200 physical therapists were very pleased to hear State Representative and Physical Therapist Sue Allen s words of wisdom at the Jurisprudence programming. In October, Mr. Bill Hopfinger PT, AT won the Helen Holzum Whealen Award at the Physical Therapy Month EDMPTA Gala. This is honor is given for extraordinary dedication, outstanding service and tremendous leadership. Congratulations Bill! Director: Bret Derrick Committee: Membership The MPTA has a Facebook page. Please put out a request for more members. We now have 28 members. Please encourage adding information. Contact Carol Kemna, Marcie Harris Hayes, Gerry Catapang or Bret Derrick to add content. Gerry Catapang, DPT is going to the APTA Membership Chair Convention in Alexandria, VA March We need members to join the membership committee from each district. This will help us in our membership committee activities. Please contact Bret Derrick at bderrick@broadwayergonomics.com or Gerry Catapang at gerrycatapang@sbcglobal.net to become involved with the Membership Committee.

10 MPTA STUDENT/MSSIG NEWS Committee: Student Liaison Chair: Ann Marie Decker 1) We sponsored two students to attend National Student Conclave Fall ) s were generated and sent to all PT and PTA programs in Jan 2010 requesting nominees for the Missouri Outstanding Student awards to be presented during the April State meeting. IF anyone on the board would like to volunteer to review nominees, please ann.decker@rockhurst.edu Award will be presented by Sue the MPTA meeting on Sat, April approx 4:00 during the awards reception. Please encourage all to attend the reception. 3) The Missouri Student Special Interest Group (MSSIG) carried out 2 nd annual fitness fall meeting and is planning Friday night student reception for Spring MPTA meeting Friday, April 16.. MSSIG is looking for a speaker who would present short the Student Reception on You have your degree, now what? Advise for new grads IF anyone is interested in speaking or has ideas on individuals who would be good speakers, please me.. MSSIG t T-shirts will be the Spring meeting for purchase! Ozarks Technical College MSSIG to Take Part in Shoeless Sunday /Shoes4Kids at the MPTA Spring Conference April 16-18, 2010 NOTICE: Students from Ozarks Technical College (OTC) will be collecting new tennis shoes and socks as part of an annual community outreach program which provides new athletic shoes and socks to young children living in homeless shelters. The event is also a part of the APTA Annual Conferences. Please look for the OTC collection at the MPTA Spring Meeting and consider making a donation of new children s athletic shoes and/or socks or a monetary contribution. For more information on the project, please contact Niki Wallen, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Ozarks Technical Community College, wallenn@otc.edu. OTC has participated in the Shoeless Sunday shoe/sock drive for approximately 4 years. The photo shows OTC students manning their collection booth in The 2010 drive is called Shoes4Kids 10

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