APTA Washington

APTA Washington The Washington Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

EARLY DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!Today is the last day to save $75 on registration with the Get Moving code for ...
08/21/2026

EARLY DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!

Today is the last day to save $75 on registration with the Get Moving code for the APTA Washington Centennial Conference!

Join us for 6 outstanding educational courses, engaging student programming, connection with colleagues, and a celebration of 100 years of APTA Washington as we look toward the future of physical therapy.

Can't register today? Registration will continue to be open until Friday September 18.

Register for the 2026 Centennial Conference: https://www.aptawa.org/2026conference

Introducing Our New ValuesAs part of the Board of Directors’ new strategic framework, APTA Washington has identified thr...
08/20/2026

Introducing Our New Values

As part of the Board of Directors’ new strategic framework, APTA Washington has identified three core values to guide how we serve our members, our profession, and our communities.

Our Values
🔹 Community — We build meaningful connections and foster a strong, inclusive physical therapy community.
🔹 Advocacy — We use our collective voice to advance the profession, influence change, and improve access to physical therapy.
🔹 Education — We support lifelong learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

These values will help shape how we work, how we make decisions, and how we move forward together into the next 100 years.

Community. Advocacy. Education.

A New Vision for APTA WashingtonAs part of the Board of Directors’ new strategic framework, APTA Washington has also ado...
08/19/2026

A New Vision for APTA Washington

As part of the Board of Directors’ new strategic framework, APTA Washington has also adopted a new vision for the future of our profession and our community.

Our New Vision
Physical therapy is recognized, valued, and accessible to all.

Our previous vision focused on positioning physical therapy as the best choice for optimizing movement and improving the human experience.

Our new vision expands that focus. We envision a future where everyone recognizes the value of physical therapy, has access to its benefits, and sees physical therapy as an essential part of health and well-being.

This vision will help guide our work as we look toward the next 100 years of physical therapy in Washington.

Recognized. Valued. Accessible.

A New Mission for APTA WashingtonAs we celebrate 100 years of APTA Washington, we’re also looking ahead to the future. O...
08/18/2026

A New Mission for APTA Washington

As we celebrate 100 years of APTA Washington, we’re also looking ahead to the future. Our mission has evolved to better reflect who we are, what we do, and how we serve our physical therapy community.

Our New Mission
We connect, empower, and advocate for the physical therapy community to advance the profession.

While our previous mission focused solely on advancing the physical therapy profession, our new mission recognizes that advancing our profession starts with our people—by building connections, empowering our community, and advocating for meaningful change.

This mission, developed as part of the Board of Directors’ strategic framework, will help guide our work and shape the next 100 years of physical therapy in Washington.

Connect. Empower. Advocate. Advance.

Management and Rehabilitation of the Overhead AthleteBuild your clinical knowledge and rehabilitation skills for treatin...
08/17/2026

Management and Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete

Build your clinical knowledge and rehabilitation skills for treating overhead athletes with Charles Kenyon, DO, MS, CSCS. and colleagues. This evidence-informed course explores the complex demands placed on the shoulder and upper extremity and the importance of the kinetic chain in optimizing performance and recovery.

Join us Sunday, October 4, for this engaging course focused on the evaluation and rehabilitation of overhead athletes. Participants will explore shoulder and scapular assessment, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary approaches to managing complex conditions.

Through lecture and demonstrations, you’ll learn how to:

🔹 Apply a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation of the overhead athlete
🔹 Perform key physical exam maneuvers for the shoulder and scapula
🔹 Understand the kinetic chain and its role in upper-extremity rehabilitation
🔹 Develop comprehensive rehabilitation strategies for complex shoulder and elbow conditions

Whether you work with competitive athletes or active individuals, this course provides practical strategies to improve evaluation, rehabilitation, and patient outcomes.

Celebrate 100 years of physical therapy while investing in your clinical growth at APTA Washington’s Centennial Conference! Register by August 21 to save $75 off registration.

Sunday, October 4 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
6 Contact Hours | Sports Therapy

https://www.aptawa.org/2026conference/

Spinal Manipulation: Demystifying Your Approach to Care Build confidence in your clinical reasoning and manual therapy s...
08/13/2026

Spinal Manipulation: Demystifying Your Approach to Care

Build confidence in your clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills with this evidence-based, hands-on course focused on spinal manipulation.

Join us Sunday, October 4, for this engaging course with Tessa Carson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CDNS, FAAOMPT and Erin Vendeland, PT, DPT, OCS, CDNS, FAAOMPT. Participants will explore appropriate patient selection, safety considerations, screening techniques, and evidence-based approaches for cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, and sacroiliac joint manipulation.

Through lecture and lab-based learning, you’ll strengthen your ability to:
🔹 Apply clinical reasoning to identify appropriate candidates
🔹 Understand risk, safety, and consent considerations
🔹 Develop hands-on skills for spinal manipulation techniques
🔹 Integrate neuromuscular interventions following manipulation

Whether you are building your foundation or refining your approach, this course provides practical tools to enhance your patient care.

Celebrate 100 years of physical therapy while investing in your clinical growth at APTA Washington’s Centennial Conference!

Register today: https://aptawa.org/2026conference/

Seeing Beneath the Surface: Introduction to Upper Extremity UltrasonographyMusculoskeletal ultrasound is changing the wa...
08/11/2026

Seeing Beneath the Surface: Introduction to Upper Extremity Ultrasonography

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is changing the way physical therapists assess and treat patients—providing real-time insight into muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other neuromusculoskeletal structures.

Join us Sunday, October 4, for this hands-on 6 CEU course and learn foundational MSKUS skills to enhance your clinical decision-making. Explore ultrasound techniques for the shoulder and elbow, including image acquisition, probe handling, sonoanatomy, and integrating findings into patient care.

Whether you are new to ultrasound or looking to strengthen your imaging skills, this course will provide practical tools to build confidence and incorporate MSKUS into your clinical practice.

Celebrate 100 years of physical therapy while investing in your clinical growth at APTA Washington’s Centennial Conference!

Register today: https://aptawa.org/2026conference/

Meet Your Mentor — August Open Mentorship Office HoursJoin us for Open Mentorship Hours on August 12 with Liam Main, PT,...
08/10/2026

Meet Your Mentor — August Open Mentorship Office Hours

Join us for Open Mentorship Hours on August 12 with Liam Main, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.

Liam graduated from the University of Colorado and completed an orthopedic residency with advanced training in strength and conditioning, spinal manipulation, and dry needling. He treats orthopedic patients across the lifespan, with a particular passion for endurance athletes and individuals with low back pain. Liam also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Tufts University DPT–Seattle program and enjoys mentoring emerging physical therapists.

During mentorship hours, Liam will discuss:

• Recognizing and differentiating common tendon injuries
• Tailoring exercise and interventions for tendon pathology
• Clinical reasoning for tendon loading, progression, and symptom management
• Q&A

Liam brings a strong foundation in evidence-based orthopedic care, performance training, and clinical mentorship. He looks forward to connecting with clinicians and students, sharing practical strategies, and supporting those interested in advancing their skills in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.

Wednesday, August 12 • 7:00–8:00 PM (PT)
Zoom (link in bio)
Meeting ID: 863 8346 1312
Passcode: 035296

The wait is over… Centennial merch is HERE! Celebrate 100 years of APTA Washington with exclusive Centennial gear create...
08/07/2026

The wait is over… Centennial merch is HERE!

Celebrate 100 years of APTA Washington with exclusive Centennial gear created to honor this incredible milestone.

From apparel and drinkware to keepsakes that celebrate our history, there’s something for everyone to show their APTA Washington pride.

Whether you’re joining us at the Centennial Conference, representing APTA Washington in your community, or commemorating this special year, now is your chance to get your gear!

Shop Centennial merchandise today and wear the history. Celebrate the legacy. Be part of the future.

STORE SPECIAL: 15% off your order with code WELCOME3145309 · Expires August 17, 2026

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Your Orthopedic Patient Also Has Diabetes… Now What?Diabetes can significantly influence healing, recovery, and rehabili...
08/04/2026

Your Orthopedic Patient Also Has Diabetes… Now What?

Diabetes can significantly influence healing, recovery, and rehabilitation outcomes. Join us for this engaging course with Kathleen Cu**er, PT, DPT, PhD, and Memrie Ferguson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and gain the knowledge and clinical tools to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care.

Learn how diabetes impacts musculoskeletal health, healing, and rehabilitation while exploring practical strategies for exercise prescription, blood glucose monitoring, medication considerations, and the latest diabetes management technologies. Through real-world case studies, you'll build confidence in managing common orthopedic conditions—including total knee arthroplasty, foot fractures, and Achilles tendinopathy—in patients with diabetes.

Whether you're treating patients in outpatient orthopedics or other clinical settings, this course will equip you with actionable strategies you can immediately apply in practice.

Celebrate 100 years of physical therapy while investing in your clinical growth at APTA Washington’s Centennial Conference!

Register today: https://aptawa.org/2026conference/

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