FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION. Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida PROGRAM

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1 FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION September 23-26, 2010 Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida PROGRAM

2 Table of Contents Letter from the President...3 About the Conference...4 Schedule of Events...5 Course Descriptions...6 Exhibitors...13 Officers, Board and Staff Officers President...Sheila Nicholson Vice President...William Lee Roberts Secretary...Ken Jacobs Treasurer...Steve Musco Board of Directors Chief Delegate...Bruce Anderson Directors At Large... Paul Hughes Blaire Burton Margaret M. Nonnemacher Speaker of the Assembly...Ellen O Bannon East Central... Jeff Berner Northern...Bob Rowe Northwest... Vicki Lee Southeast...Lisa Roberts Southwest...Kathy Swanick West Central...Diane Ickes PTA Director...Mary Connors Cultural Diversity Director...Reuben Escorpizo Chapter Office Staff Executive Vice President...Craig Crosby Assistant Executive Director... Michelle Higdon CE Coordinator... Ashley Sniffen Member Services Coordinator...Tracy Harris Bookkeeper...Jamie Bellamy Information Services Coordinator... Stephanie Timmons 2

3 Letter from the President WELCOME EVERYONE TO YOUR FALL CONFERENCE! This Fall Conference has been redesigned based on your feedback. There are exceptional courses, governance activities and incredible networking opportunities for everyone. Thank you to the Conference Committee and FPTA staff for putting this together and making changes to the format in response to member feedback. We are especially grateful to the Conference Committee for adding a course track specific for Physical Therapist Assistants. Additionally, come join Randy Roesch and myself for a course Friday afternoon on learning about leadership, develop leadership skills and learning about the multiple opportunities to serve in the association at any level. There will also be an opportunity to socialize Saturday evening with a DJ and dancing galore. Additionally, our vendors have exceptional products and services, so please be sure to visit them in the exhibit hall. The FPTA Executive Committee will be meeting Wednesday night, September 22, 2010, from 8 pm to 11 pm and the Board of Directors will be meeting Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 10 am to 5 pm. New Officers will be sworn in during the Assembly meeting Saturday and the Board of Directors will reconvene with some new members on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 9 am to noon followed by an Executive Committee meeting from noon to 2 pm. Come and be a guest as your Board conducts the business of the FPTA. On Thursday evening, I will again be hosting a reception in the President s Suite from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please bring your own drink (BYOD) and come visit and meet fellow members. Another change you will notice during the Assembly meeting this year is that there will be Student Representatives from the physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs. Lastly, again based on your feedback, you will see another change with the SIG meetings. The SIG meetings will have a round table type of design for discussions and there will be snacks and a cash bar available. SO WELCOME and please enjoy YOUR Fall Conference. I look forward to speaking with each of you during the conference and please continue to share your ideas. As always, please let me or your Board members know if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. With best regards, Sheila K. Nicholson, PT, Esquire, MBA, MA President, FPTA 3

4 About the Conference EDUCATIONAL COURSES The Florida Physical Therapy Association is hosting its Annual Conference and Assembly of Representatives at the Caribe Royale. Don t miss the excitement of joining your fellow members for 4 days of networking, education and fun. Don t miss the opportunity to get continuing education credit during the conference. You can earn up to 26 CEH s by attending the annual conference (17 hours for the regular conference and 9 for the preconference courses). Course topics include shoulder rehab, differential diagnosis, knee rehab, pediatrics, leadership, management and many more. See the attached course descriptions for more details. EXHIBITS Come see the many new products and services offered to PT professions at the tradeshow held Friday, September 24 from 12:30 pm 2:00 pm and 5:00 6:00 pm and Saturday, September 25 from 7:30 am 1:30 pm. CONFERENCE DRESS ATTIRE Dress for the conference is resort casual. HANDOUTS Handouts for all courses are available for download via our website at under Education/Conference section. FPTA will not be providing printed handouts at the conference. CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION The FPTA and the course instructors adhere to the APTA policies stated below related to clinical continuing education. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT HOD P Physical therapist assistants may participate in continuing education that includes and teaches subject matter and interventions that differ from the description of entry-level skills as described in the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Assistant Education. Physical therapist assistants may use the interventions taught in continuing education only as consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association [policies, positions, guidelines, standards, and the Code of Ethics] and under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. 4

5 Wednesday, September 22, :00-11:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, September 23, 2010 Pre Conference 8:00-5:00 pm One Day Shoulder Course Featuring: Rotator Cuff Syndrome Terry Trundle, PTA, ATC, LAT 8:00 5:00 pm The Best Diagnostic Tests for Musculoskeletal Practice: A Critical Overview Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT 10:00 5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 3:15 pm Refreshment Break Friday, September 24, :00 10:00 am Keynote Presentation: Why Differential Diagnosis is an Essential Skill of a Physical Therapist Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT 10:30 12:30 pm Chapter Caucus 12:30 2:00 pm Exhibits open in Exhibit Hall 12:30 2:00 pm Delegate Lunch 2:00 5:00 pm Evidence Approach to Functional Knee Rehabilitation Terry Trundle, PTA, ATC, LAT 2:00 5:00 pm Objectifying Competitive Opportunity Judi Schack-Dugre, PT, DPT, MBA 2:00 5:00 pm The Leadership Rx Randy Roesch, PT, DPT, MBA Sheila Nicholson, PT, Esquire, MBA, MA 5:00 6:00 pm Exhibit Reception 6:00 7:00 pm Reference Committee Office Open 6:00 7:30 pm District Caucuses Saturday, September 25, :30 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:30 8:30 am Ethics Committee Meeting 7:30 8:30 am Past Presidents Breakfast 7:30 1:30 pm Exhibits Open 8:30 12:30 pm Assembly of Representatives Meeting 10:00 10:30 am Exhibitor Break 8:30 5:00 pm Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder in the Overhead Throwing Athlete Rafael Escamilla, PhD, PT, CSCS, FACSM 12:30 1:30 pm Leadership Meeting 12:30 1:30 pm Exhibitor Break 12:30 2:00 pm PAC Trustees Luncheon 1:30 3:30 pm Community-Based Fitness Program for Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Community Model Jennifer Tucker, PT, DPT, PCS Erin Brown, DPT Christine Balder, DPT Jillian Salas, DPT 2:00 6:00 pm The ICF and its Clinical Application: Using Orthopedics and Neurology as Case Examples Reuben Escorpizo, PT 4:00 6:00 pm Therapeutic Exercise and the PTA: Understanding Dosing and Progression Raine Osborne, PT, MSPT, OCS Brian Hagist, PT, MSPT 6:00 7:00 pm SIG Meetings 7:30 pm DJ Dance Party with Awards Presentation Sunday, September 26, :30 8:30 am District Council Breakfast 9:00 12:00 pm Assessment of the Acute Polytrauma Patient A Systems Approach Jamie Dyson, PT 9:00 12:00 pm Use of the Nintendo Wii in Rehabilitation Marissa Conrad, PT Brenda Dorman, PTA Jenny Shimada, DPT Tara Granada, DPT 9:00 2:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting/ Executive Committee 10:30 10:45 am Break Schedule of Events 5

6 Course Descriptions THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 PRE CONFERENCE COURSES 8:00 5:00 pm 9 CEHs One Day Shoulder Course Featuring: Rotator Cuff Syndrome This one day course will demonstrate how to be more innovative in your treatment planning, examine functional approaches to rehabilitation of the kinetic chains, and illustrate the benefits of incorporating evidence based approaches into your bag of treatment tools. Additionally, attendees will examine rotator cuff injuries that occur at different points in the human lifespan, as well as recommended treatment for each population. Course participants will explore protocols for pathology of the shoulder with hands-on lab sessions so they can return to their rehabilitation settings with applicable concepts and skills. Presenter: Terry Trundle, PTA, ATC, LAT, offers educational programs on Functional Rehabilitation focusing on the upper and lower kinetic chain. Mr. Trundle practices in Atlanta, where he is Director of the Athletic Rehab Institute and Sports Medicine Director of Velocity Spine and Sports Physical Therapy. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has 30 years experience in clinical practice. He recently was one of the first recipients of the Recognition of Advanced Proficiency Award for the Physical Therapist Assistant in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association and was recognized by the Medical College of Georgia as one of its Fab 40 Alumnus, a distinction given for distinguished alumni who are leaders in health sciences education and who have made life better for the people in Georgia. Mr. Trundle s research has been featured in journal publications such as the Journal of Athletic Training, the Journal of Sports Rehabilitation and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Journal, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Mr. Trundle is co-producer of a four part video series that includes exercise on the knee and shoulder and passive micro-mobility of the upper and lower kinetic chains. 8:00 5:00 pm 9 CEHs The Best Diagnostic Tests for Musculoskeletal Practice: A Critical Overview Physical therapists use hundreds of tests and measures during differential diagnosis for orthopedic conditions. Surprisingly, a number of these tests provide little value toward diagnosis. This lecture/ laboratory course dedicates 70% of the time toward motor learning of the best diagnostic tests and 30% of the time toward understanding the metrics of diagnosis. Only the best diagnostic tests with the least amount of bias are presented. Tests are discussed in terms of when in the examination and how the test performs (e.g., as a screen or as a confirmatory tool) as well. Presenter: Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT is the Chair and a Professor at Walsh University s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is a consulting associate professor at Duke University. He graduated from PT school in 1990 and worked as a clinician in Florida for 9 years. He received his MBA in 1999, his PhD in 2003 from Texas Tech University and is board certified as an orthopedic specialist and a fellow in manual therapy. He is the editor in chief of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Dr Cook has published over 110 peer reviewed publications, has 2 textbooks and numerous text chapters, has taught over 130 courses nationally and internationally, and is considered an expert in differential diagnosis. He is the winner of the 2009 APTA Baethke-Carlin Teaching award, is a 4 time winner of the Duke Excellence in Teaching award, is a recipient of the Helen Bradley career achievement award, a 2003 and 2005 winner of the OPTP systematic review award, and a 2005 winner of the J Warren Perry Distinguished Author Award. 6

7 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, :00 10:00 am 2 CEHs Keynote Presentation: Why Differential Diagnosis is an Essential Skill of a Physical Therapist All physical therapist differentially diagnose, regarding of their practice setting. Differential diagnosis is a process that involves ruling out sinister disorders, ruling in a diagnosis, and recognition of complicating elements that impede patient recovery. The optimal assessment process demands appropriate tool use, appropriate timing and interpretation of tests, and an understanding of the different forms of diagnoses. Presenter: Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT Course Descriptions 2:00 5:00 pm 3 CEHs Evidence Approach to Functional Knee Rehabilitation This three hour course will identify the best functional exercises for our knee patients, discover how evidence-based practice research applies clinically to patients, demonstrate the use of progressive open and closed kinetic chain exercises for the lower extremities, examine the most common complications following ACL surgery, outline the development of a post-op core stabilization program and expand your hands-on mobility skills. Course content will include: functionality of the lower kinetic chain (knee), patella-femoral syndrome and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Presenter: Terry Trundle, PTA, ATC, LAT 2:00 5:00 pm 3 CEHs Objectifying Competitive Opportunity Have you considered the value of objectively defining and differentiating levels of market threat and opportunity to your business unit or practice? Do you understand the survivability of your business based on its economic value? How will objective identification of ubiquitous threats and opportunities surrounding the business practice contribute to efficient and successful operations? Learn to recognize the tools and information available for objective evaluation of your business. This is not a step-by-step instruction on how to run your business. This course will provide new perspectives to refine your approach through evaluating your position in the market place. Presenter: Judi Schack-Dugre, PT, DPT, MBA received her Bachelor of Science degree in PT at Florida International University in She completed her Master of Business Administration at Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in 1999 with an emphasis on international business. She then earned her t-dpt from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in She has an extensive background in administration in an acute care hospital system setting and private practice. She also started and operated a multi location private practice for 15 years. She has retired from clinical practice and her primary role is an instructor at the University of Central Florida in the DPT program. Her contributions to curriculum are in the areas of practice management and gerontology. 2:00 5:00 pm 3 CEHs The Leadership RX Join Randy Roesch PT, DPT, MBA, APTA leader and former Florida Chapter member, Sheila Nicholson PT, Esquire, MBA, MA, FPTA president, and many other current FPTA leaders in a leadership development session. During this dynamic, working session you will assess your personal leadership qualities and areas of interest; assist the FPTA in identifying and diminishing the barriers to membership involvement; and help us strengthen the FPTA core leadership team by developing new and creative pathways to participation. Remember, the APTA and its chapters is the only association representing our profession to regulators and legislators. We need your voice and your involvement to move us through healthcare reform. Saturday Night DJ Dance Party Come join us Saturday evening at 7:30 pm for a fun filled night of dancing and socializing with all your fellow members. FPTA will have a DJ on hand to play all the great songs we love to dance and have fun with. FPTA Awards will also be presented. Cash bar provided. Presenter: Randy Roesch, PT, DPT, MBA has been a physical therapist for 37 years. She graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Her career began as a staff PT at Mayo, spans to a hospital Director of Rehab and onto private practice ownership. Today Dr. Roesch lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She owns Business Solutions, a consulting company that provides management and marketing services to physical therapists. Dr. Roesch has been very involved in our professional association throughout her career. She began her leadership path here in Florida where she served on the FPTA Board of Directors as Secretary and Vice 7

8 Course Descriptions President. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Private Practice Section of the APTA. She was elected to the APTA Board of Directors in 1996 and served for 12 years culminating in the position of Vice President. She has also been a trustee of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. She is actively involved in providing strategic planning and leadership development training to APTA chapters across the country. Presenter: Sheila Nicholson, PT, Esquire, MBA, MA, FPTA President, is a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. and practices law full time from the firm s Tampa, Florida office. She continues to practice physical therapy through prn work on some weekends and is an Adjunct Professor in the t-dpt program at Sage University where she teaches Administration, Leadership, and Business Management for Physical Therapists. Her areas of law practice include general liability defense, premises liability, premises protection, medical malpractice defense, professional malpractice defense and nursing home/alf/ccrc defense litigation. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University in 1984 and one of her Master s degrees in Health Education from the University of Alabama in In 2002, she earned a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, where she also received a Master of Business Administration. Prior to entering the field of law, Ms. Nicholson spent roughly fifteen years as a full time physical therapist and/or director of healthcare rehabilitation departments. She is currently the President of the Florida Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and has served on the Florida Physical Therapy Association s Board of Directors for the last 5 years. Other service to the professional association includes serving as the West Central District s Regional Director, Delegate to the House of Delegates and multiple task forces and committees. Ms. Nicholson is licensed to practice law in Florida and Mississippi. She is also a member of the American Bar Association Health Law Section, The Florida Bar s Health Law, Trial Lawyers Section, the Mississippi Bar Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Don t forget your APTA membership card and PT/PTA license number. You will need both cards throughout the conference. NOTE: This course is open to anyone interested in leadership skills and does not require registration of the conference. Leaders bring other potential leaders with you to this course. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, :30 5:00 pm 9 CEHs Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder in the Overhead Throwing Athlete This course will focus on normal biomechanics and pathologic aspects of the throwing shoulder and related treatment and rehabilitation. Specifics topics include shoulder pathomechanics in sport rehabilitation following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, SLAP injuries and rehabilitation, scientific and clinical rationale behind shoulder exercise prescription, and plyometric training for the shoulder. Pitching mechanics and training protocols for youth will also be discussed. Presenter: Rafael Escamilla, PhD, PT, CSCS, FACSM is currently the Director of Research at the Andrews- Paulos Research and Education Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. He previously served as Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at California State University, Sacramento, and before that as Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He also served as director of the Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory, and taught biomechanics courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Duke University. Dr. Escamilla received a Ph.D. Degree in Biomechanics from Auburn University and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Elon University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.). His area of expertise is in Sports Medicine and Sports Biomechanics. He has published over 50 scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and written numerous book chapters in sports medicine related textbooks. He has given over 100 professional presentations at scientific conferences, primarily in the areas of knee biomechanics during rehabilitation exercises, overhead throwing biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. 1:30 3:30 pm 2 CEHs Community-Based Fitness Program for Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Community Model Community-based fitness programs offer many benefits for children with special health care needs. Unfortunately, resources and opportunities for this population are limited. As a result of this need, a trial program, Play Your Way, was created through a collaboration between clinicians, volunteers, and 8

9 community programs. This course will offer attendees introductory information about how to begin a community fitness program, similar to Play Your Way. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to: Recognize the importance and effectiveness of a community-based fitness program. Contact appropriate resources in the community. Establish partnerships/sponsorships needed to successfully implement a program. Develop effective marketing strategies to recruit participants that meet inclusion criteria. Organize a team of community volunteers and health care professionals to safely facilitate events. Create and implement activities that are age and functionally appropriate for participants. Facilitate successful, fitness events. Evaluate pros/cons of events and implant changes accordingly. Educate other health care professionals about how to resourcefully begin a community, fitness program. Course Descriptions Presenter: Jennifer Tucker, PT, DPT, PCS received her Bachelor of Science in psychology at the University of Alabama. She received a Master of Science in physical therapy from the University of Indianapolis. Jennifer recently completed her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of South Alabama. She received board certification by the APTA as a pediatric specialist in Jennifer has worked in pediatrics for the past 15 years working in a variety of settings. As a board member of Florida SHARES, she coordinates and leads mission trips to serve children with special needs in Kingston, Jamaica. Jennifer is a faculty member at the University of Central Florida in the program of physical therapy. She is active in both teaching and research. In addition to teaching, Jennifer maintains a small patient caseload, teaches continuing education, and is an active member of the APTA and the pediatric section. Presenter: Chrissy Balder, DPT obtained a Bachelor s of Science in Biology with a minor in Business from the University of Central Florida in 2006 and then later earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of She participated in many extracurricular learning opportunities throughout her education, specifically working with children with special health care needs due to her avid interest in this population. These experiences include, but are not limited to, co-founding of Play Your Way, a community fitness program for children with special health care needs and providing physical therapy services in orphanages during a humanitarian trip to Kingston, Jamaica. She is currently employed at Florida Hospital and concurrently received the Florida Hospital scholarship for employment. Presenter: Erin Brown, DPT is a recent graduate of the first doctoral physical therapy class at the University of Central Florida. Health and fitness has been a long time passion for Erin. Her undergraduate background in Sports and Fitness and Personal Training sparked her interest in the Play Your Way Program. During her time at UCF she was awarded the Jack Holloway Scholarship for her interest in pediatrics. While in attending physical therapy school, Erin volunteered with the Down Syndrome Association, Co-founded Play Your Way and participated in a humanitarian trip to Jamaica to work with children with special healthcare needs. She is currently employed by the Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute. Presenter: Jillian Salas, DPT received her Bachelor s Degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Central Florida and continued on to receive her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in May of Throughout her educational career she was honored several scholarships and awards including: President s Honor Roll, Bright Future s Scholarship, Jeanne Moran Foundation Health Professions Scholarship, Delores A. Auzenne Fellowship and the Jack Holloway Scholarship. Jillian has a tremendous passion for the pediatric population and has been a part of many unique, community experiences over the past several years. Some of these experiences include: volunteering at the Down Syndrome Buddy Walk and Special Olympics events, Co-founding the Play Your Way program and participating in a Humanitarian Trip to Kingston, Jamaica. Jillian is currently employed by Whole-Sum Therapies in Winter Park, Fl and specializes in pediatrics and neurological rehabilitation. 9

10 Course Descriptions 2:00 6:00 pm 4 CEHs The ICF and its Clinical Application: Using Orthopedics and Neurology as Case Examples The endorsement of the World Health Organization s International Classification of Functioning, Disability (ICF) and Health by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008 paved the way to pursue concrete utilization of the ICF in daily clinical practice of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapists assistants (PTAs). This interactive multimedia session will present the state-of-the-art and science of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) by the World Health Organization (WHO). The presentation and discussion will cover basic knowledge of the ICF and its relevance to the clinical setting. A mini-workshop will be part of the session which will try to demonstrate and apply the ICF in patient evaluation and in monitoring outcomes. Presenter: Reuben Escorpizo, PT is currently leading the project ICF Core Set Development for Vocational Rehabilitation based at the ICF Research Branch of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centres for Family of International Classifications DIMDI. He started with this position in late He has worked in different settings in the last 10 years- as a clinician in the Philippines, Canada, and the USA, Europe, South Africa, and East Asia. He has active interests in the areas of orthopedics, rheumatology, outcomes measurement, work rehabilitation, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Particularly, he is presently engaged in a research agenda to explore outcomes measurement using the ICF and the clinical application of the ICF in routine practice. He has written a number of peerreviewed publications in scientific journals including Physical Therapy, and has presented in national and international meetings. In 2009, he was inducted to the Alpha Eta Honors Society at Des Moines University (IA). 4:00 6:00 pm 2 CEHs Therapeutic Exercise and the PTA: Understanding Dosing and Progression The course will provide a general overview to some of the more complex considerations surrounding exercise dosing and progression including: tissue specificity, the exercise dose-response curve; and monitoring for intended effect. Understanding of these considerations will assist the PTA in communication with the PT regarding modification of the plan of care and achieving better outcomes for patients. Upon completion of the course the learner will be able to: appreciate therapeutic exercise from a historical perspective; identify the intended functional qualities targeted by therapeutic exercise; describe the optimal stimulus for regeneration in specific biological tissues (articular cartilage, bone, intervertebral disc, and ligament/tendon); discuss the principles of therapeutic exercise dosing based on the Oddvar-Holten diagram; and identify clinical signs indicating need for exercise progression/regression. Presenter: Raine Osborne, PT, MSPT, OCS earned his physical therapy degree at the University of South Florida in He has practiced in multiple settings including private practice, acute care, hospital- based outpatient, multi-disciplinary spine care, and outpatient orthopaedics. In 2008, Raine completed an orthopaedic physical therapy residency through Brooks/University of North Florida and is currently undergoing fellowship training in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. Raine currently works as the Coordinator of the Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency. Presenter: M. Brian Hagist, PT, MSPT OCS, graduated from the University of North Florida in 2006 with a Master of Physical Therapy degree. His specialty is in the area of orthopaedics. He completed his residency training in 2008 from the Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic Residency. He is currently in the Brooks/UNF Manual Therapy Fellowship. Brian is working as a full time physical therapist at Brooks Center for Back and Neck Health in Jacksonville, FL FPTA Spring Conference April 1 & 2, 2011 Doubletree Resort Orlando, Florida 10

11 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, :00 12:00 pm Use of the Nintendo Wii in Rehabilitation 3 CEHs The intent of this course is to review novel intervention ideas and the benefits of current applications of the Nintendo Wii into physical therapy practice. The course will describe current literature regarding the therapeutic benefits of virtual reality in rehabilitation and the similarities that the Nintendo Wii offers with regards to distraction and pain control, compliance and motivation, endurance and conditioning, balance, and coordination and motor planning. The authors will present the methods for creating the Wii intervention booklet and clinical applications of the interventions contained in the booklet. The booklet contains ideas for using the Wii Sports and Wii Fit games that focus on the following impairments: range of motion, endurance, balance, and impairments common to the neurological population. Additionally, clinicians currently utilizing the Nintendo Wii in physical therapy practice will discuss how they utilize the popular game system and the clinical gains their patients have achieved from the incorporation of the Nintendo Wii into their plans of care. Course Descriptions Presenter: Marissa Conrad, PT is currently a physical therapist employed with Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute. She works in the outpatient setting for the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center (BIRC). Her clinical practice focuses on evaluation and treatment of neurologic and vestibular patients with a special interest in balance rehabilitation. Marissa earned her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 1999 and Master s Degree in Physical Therapy from University of Central Florida in Presenter: Brenda Dorman, PTA is currently a Physical Therapist Assistant employed with Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute. She is a part of the outpatient team working in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, otherwise known as BIRC. She has 9 years experience working in the outpatient setting, 6 of those years specializing in the neurologic and traumatic brain injured population. Brenda graduated from Seminole State College in 2001 with an AS degree and Physical Therapist Assistance degree. Presenter: Jenny Shimada, DPT graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August She was the President of the UCF physical therapy Class of 2010 from , and the President of the UCF Student Physical Therapy Association from She received her Bachelor s degree in Health Science from the University of Central Florida in Jennifer has participated in volunteer activities in the Central Florida community, including the Orlando Heart Walk, Special Olympics, Orlando Orthopedic Symposium, and Horse Play for Persons with Disabilities. Jennifer was a co-author for an intervention booklet using the Nintendo Wii and a literature review regarding the use of virtual reality within rehabilitation as a part of a doctoral research project. Jennifer currently resides in Connecticut. Presenter: Tara Granada, DPT recently graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of She received a Bachelor s degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Health Administration from the University of Central Florida in Throughout her education, she was involved in many volunteer opportunities within the community which served the special health care needs population, such as: the Special Olympics and Down s syndrome Association. She has co-authored an intervention treatment booklet utilizing the Nintendo Wii in rehabilitation following the completion of an extensive research project in this topic area. She is currently employed at Florida Hospital where she received a scholarship award for employment. 9:00 12:00 pm Assessment of the Acute Polytrauma Patient A Systems Approach 3 CEHs The content will include a screening device for the acute polytrauma patient that integrates multiple systems to determine stability of the patient. A systems approach to examination will be used with emphasis on the most commonly effected systems including: cardiothoracic, abdominal compartment, neurological, integumentary and orthopedic. A review of common injuries to each area will be provided as well as monitoring devices and precautions. Finally integration of the exam information to prioritize patient problems, develop a plan of care and move the patient through the continuum of care will be discussed. Presenter: Jamie Dyson, PT has been working at the Orlando Regional Medical Center s Level 1 Trauma Center for the past 18 years. He serves as both the Rehabilitation Supervisor for Critical Care and Center Coordinator of Clinical Education. He was a part of the development of a screen tool and critical checks to allow for standing rehabilitation orders on all critical trauma patients increasing therapist autonomy in this setting. Jamie is also adjunct faculty at University of Central Florida s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. 11

12 We focus on excellent outcomes. Including yours. HealthSouth is the national leader in inpatient rehabilitation. Our intensive, high-quality treatment provides patients with the best possible outcomes, and our exceptional work culture provides Physical Therapists with opportunities to excel clinically and achieve fulfi lling career goals. PT openings exist at HealthSouth hospitals in Florida. Enjoy such advantages as: Sign-on Bonuses Student Loan Forgiveness Continuing Education Allowance Day-One Benefi ts Eligibility Excellent Training Programs PT Specialization Opportunities Clinical Career Ladder Highly Competitive PTO Company-Matching 401(k) Tuition Reimbursement Our Florida locations: Largo Miami Melbourne Sunrise Tallahassee Vero Beach Sarasota Panama City Brooksville VIST OUR BOOTH TO LEARN MORE. We offer cutting-edge PT facilities/equipment, a wide range of patients and clinical cases, and a wealth of professional learning resources. To learn more about us, visit To learn about openings at specifi c FL locations, us at: therapyrecruitment@healthsouth.com The Best Treatment for Your Career. EOE

13 2010 FPTA Annual Conference EXHIBITORS Advanced Medical Contact: Amy Prospect 917 Beville Road, Suite CT South Daytona, FL Phone: Booth #53 Almost Family/Mederi Caretenders Contact: Sue Aberdale 120 N. Franklin Street Sebring, FL Phone: Booth #15 Leading the way in Geriatric Rehabilitation with innovative Senior Advocacy programs: Optimum Balance, Orthopedics, Cardiocare, B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Achieve more for your patients and your career. Amedisys Home Health Contact: Jake Roche 5959 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA Phone: Booth #25 Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with more than 600 agencies. In additional to traditional home care services such as skilled nursing, therapy, medical social workers and home health aides, Amedisys has a number of disease management programs to treat chronic disease. For more information, visit www. amedisys.com BayCare HealthSystem Contact: Pam Callaway BayVista Drive Clearwater, FL Phone: Pam.Callaway@baycare.org Booth #54 BayCare Health System s ten signature hospitals, LTAC facility, home health services, outpatients centers and physician offices form the most dynamic community-owned, valuedriven health care system in Florida. HCA West Florida Contact: Donna Goodall Phone: donna.goodall@hcahealthcare.com Booth #38 Bayfront Medical Center Contact: Stan Lasater 105 E. Giddens Avenue Tampa, FL Phone: Stan@ads4hr.com Booth #7 Make service excellence your goal at one of HCA West &Central Florida s 15 hospitals where you re not just a caregiver you are devoted to caring. Level II Trauma Center is seeking Physical Therapist for our CARF Accredited Rehab Center featuring Brain/Spinal Cord Injury and Nationally Recognized Stroke Programs. Biodex Contact: Debbie Komarnicki 2932 Sandpiper Place Clearwater, FL Phone: Medquip@earthlink.net Booth #47 Stop by the Biodex booth for a test drive of the two Balance Systems we offer, both a clinical and portable system. Let us demonstrate how we can assist you in implementing a Fall Risk Screening and Rehabilitation program using objective measures and excellent patient training and biofeedback. Genesis Rehab Services Contact: Ashley Eckard 101 E. State Street Kennett Square, PA Phone: Ashley.Eckard@genesishcc.com Booth #33 HCR ManorCare Contact: Jennifer Heinze 336 N. Superior, Suite 200 Toledo, OH Phone: Jennifer.Heinze@hcr-manorcare.com Booth #34 HCR ManorCare is the leading provider of short-term medical care rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. HealthSouth Contact: Whitney Thomas 3660 Grandview Parkway, Suite 200 Birmingham, AL Phone: Whitney.Thomas@ healthsouth.com Booth #10 HealthSouth is the nation s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitative healthcare services. Operating in 26 states across the country and in Puerto Rico, HealthSouth serves patients through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation satellite clinics and home health agencies. 13

14 2010 FPTA Annual Conference EXHIBITORS Innovative Senior Care by Brookdale Contact: Franchesca Smith 111 Westwood Place, Suite 400 Brentwood, TN Phone: Booth #40 Lakeland Regional Medical Center Contact: Stacey Garcia 1374 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL Phone: Booth #18 Lakeland Regional Medical Center a place to call home, a chance to make differences, a way to reach your goals. Located between Tampa and Orlando. Life Care Centers of America Contact: Carlos Arroyo 940 Center Circle #2020 Altamonte Springs, FL Phone: Carlos_Arroyo@lcca.com Booth #9 MedQuip Contact: Debbie Komarnicki 2932 Sandpiper Place Clearwater, FL Phone: Medquip@earthlink.net Booth #46 MedQuip offers a full line of physical therapy supplies and equipment from leading manufacturers. We provide excellent service and next day delivery on many supplies. Stop by our booth for a demonstration of several products including laser, portable ultrasound and many more. 14 Orlando Health 1414 Kuhl Ave., M.P. # 113 Orlando, FL Orlando Health is one of Florida s most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks. With world-class facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures featuring the area s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, community based hospitals, a hospital for women and babies, and a cancer center; we have a solid foundation upon which you can build your profession. Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. Contact: Dawn Wilson/ Jaxene Hillebert N. 19th Avenue #250 Phoenix, AZ Phone: dwilson@preferredtherapy.com Booth# 29 The PTE Company RIch Mar Dealers Contact: Bill Madden PO Box Tampa, FL Phone bmadden@tampa.rr.com Booth #48 Professional Therapy and Rehab Services Contact: Anilu Mercado 5725 Corporate Way, #108 West Palm Beach, FL Phone: amercado@ptrs.us Booth #13 The Rich-Mar AutoSound allows the application of unattended, hands-free ultrasound. Two and four channel combination units provide unattended ultrasound with six waveforms of muscle stimulation. Professional Therapy & Rehab Services (PTRS) is a physical therapist owned and operated medical staffing and recruiting firm specializing in physical, occupational and speech therapy services since PeopleFirst Rehabilitation Contact: Denise Piatt 680 South Fourth Street Louisville, KY Phone: Denise.Piatt@peoplesfirstrehab.com Booth #21 Reflectx Services Contact: Brent Healy 400 International Parkway, Suite 300 Lake Mary, FL Phone: bhealy@reflectxstaffing.com Booth #28 Picture yourself at Peoplefirst. A career with Peoplefirst Rehabilitation is a unique opportunity to make a difference in other peoples lives while improving your own. In Private Practice? Thinking about it? Let Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc. be your resource! For more information call or visit Rehab Consulting Plus Contact: Angie Horst 3816 Osprey Point Cr. Winter Haven, FL Phone: angie@rehabconsulingplus.com Booth #14

15 2010 FPTA Annual Conference EXHIBITORS Rx24 Quadrastep System Contact: Joe Coletta 80 Turnpike Drive Middlebury, CT Phone: Booth #16 Senior Home Care Contact: Beth Carlson 311 Park Place Blvd., Suite 500 Clearwater, FL Phone: Booth #35 Today In PT/Gannett Healthcare Group Contact: Mike Burns 3200 Bayshire Rd. Sarasota, FL Phone: Booth #8 The RX24 QuadraStep System is a revolutionary new alternative to traditional custom orthotics. Based on a foot-typing model, 6 biomechanically based orthoses are available for immediate dispensing. Clinicians can now classify a patient s foot type and dispense a prescription based orthoses within minutes. Affordable ready-to-wear orthoses with custom results! Shands Healthcare Contact: Jennifer Mohr PO Box Gainesville, FL Phone: mohrje@shands.ufl.edu Booth #45 TPC/QEMR Contact: Eric Riedi 1225 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Phone: Eric@theproviderconnection.com Booth #52 Shands Healthcare, affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center, is one of the Southeast s premier health systems. Shands includes seven hospitals: two academic medical centers; three community hospitals; and two specialty hospitals. THE FUSION IS NOW..TPC comprehensive billing service partnered with QuickEMR documentation and scheduling software present a complete management solution dedicated exclusively to physical therapy providers. Select Physical Therapy Contact: Kathy King 1008 S. Clubhouse Court Franklin, TN Phone: kpking@selectmedicalcorp.com Booth #27 Select Specialty Hospitals Contact: Tina Fitzgerald 4714 Gettysburg Road Mechanicsburg, PA Phone: tfitzgerald@sselectmedicalcorp.com Booth #17 Select Specialty Hospital provides multidisciplinary specialized care to medically complex, critically ill patients who require an acute care setting. Outstanding Opportunities Nationwide. Supplemental Healthcare Contact: Jason Berman 4300 W. Cypress St. Suite 401 Tampa, FL Phone: jberman@supplementalhealthcare.com Therapy Management Corp. Contact: Rebecca Sarzynski 8477 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL Phone: rsarzynski@therapymgmt.com Booth #39 University of St. Augustine Contact: Kelley Hart 1 University Blvd. St. Augustine, FL Phone: khart@usa.edu Booth #22 Woodway USA Contact: Andy Schmitt W229 N591 Foster Ct. Waukesha, WI Phone: andys@woodway.com Booth #1 At WOODWAY, our highly specialized line treadmills have been the preferred choice of medical specialists for decades, specifically engineered for physical therapy and rehabilitation applications. 15

16 Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network is proud to support the 2010 FPTA Conference! Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is the world s leading musculoskeletal specialty hospital. HSS is top ranked in the nation for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report (2010). Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network is the hospital s preferred provider group of independently owned and operated therapy facilities. With over 120 independently owned member sites, the Network offers access to the highest level of rehabilitative care throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Palm Beach County, FL. For more information, give us a call at or visit us online at Hospital for Special Surgery will also be hosting two professional education events in West Palm Beach, FL on Saturday, November 6th, 2010, on the topics of Clinical Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Orthopedic Update: The Upper Extremity. Visit for course and registration details.