2021 September/October NYPTA Newsletter by APTA New York

September/October, 2021 Volume M, NO. 40

Empire State Physical

Therapy

The O ff ic ial Ne w s l e t t e r o f t h e Ne w Yo r k Ph ysica l T h e r a p y Asso ciati on, Inc.

IN THIS ISSUE Reflecting on a Century of Caring Cover Story (page 1,3-4)

NYPTA is Rebranding! President's Letter (page 2)

Members-in-Action (page 5)

Nominating Committee Article and Forms (page 6-8)

Member Spotlight: Sarah Gardner PT, DPT (page 9-10)

Member Spotlight: Michael Massaracchio PT, DPT (page 12-13)

Roger Herr PT, MPA is APTA's Next President (page 14)

Student SSIG Executive Board (page 14)

REFLECTING ON A CENTURY OF CARING By Kelly Garceau, NYPTA Executive Director

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is one hundred years old. A century in existence. Wow, what a milestone! We are proud to say that New York State was the birthplace of the American Physical Therapy Association. In 1921, a group of women met at Keen’s Steakhouse in New York City and founded the American Women’s PhysicalTherapeutic Association. Since then, the association has developed into a strong professional association representing over 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students of physical therapy. The APTA is rich in history, and the milestones that have been achieved would not have been possible without the thousands of volunteers that have stepped up to move the profession and the association forward. In order to bring perspective to this article, I reached out to past presidents to gain their perspective and to gather some of their stories on this century of caring. I hope that their stories will give you a brief glimpse into the rich history and accomplishments of the APTA and NYPTA.

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NYPTA is Rebranding! I am excited to formally announce that we are changing our chapter's name! In order to fully align with APTA's new branding initiative, the 2021 NYPTA Delegate Assembly voted unanimously at its Spring meeting to change the chapter's name from the New York Physical Therapy Association to APTA New York. Even though we are changing our name, we are not changing our mission or vision. Over the next couple of months, we will roll out this change by updating our chapter’s logo, website, and messaging to align with APTA’s leading brand. This rebranding is more than just changing our logo and colors, though. It means we will be supporting APTA’s brand platform which consists of a brand promise, brand pillars, brand personality and brand impact. The brand promise describes why our members choose us: “With APTA I get the trusted leader for the “Being part of APTA's unified brand will benefit the physical therapy profession, chapter with improved communicaempowering me to thrive tions to better represent & empower and to make a difference our members” in people's lives”. Brand Peggy pillars highlight what we provide: advocacy, public Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT awareness, knowledge and resources, and community. The brand personality describes how we want to be recognized by our members: strategic, passionate, inclusive, impactful, and caring. Our brand impact represents how we strive to make members feel : inspired, empowered, connected, and valued. Being part of APTA’s unified brand will benefit the chapter by improving communications so we can better represent and empower our members. In addition, we will also strengthen our ability to advocate for the profession, our members, and the people we serve. This new brand represents an investment in the future to maximize our impact. Along with APTA, we're building on 100 years of success by positioning ourselves for the next 100 years. As always, your comments and questions are welcomed.

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Gloria Baker Empire State Physical Therapy is published 6 times yearly, with combined January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October and November/December issues. Its purpose is to provide physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapist/physical therapist assistant students with accurate and timely information relevant to the practice of physical therapy. The editor reserves the right to edit all communications. Anonymous letters will not be published. Views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the formal position of NYPTA unless expressly stated.

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REFLECTING ON A CENTURY OF CARING By Kelly Garceau, NYPTA Executive Director

Marilyn Moffat, NYPTA President from 1978-1982, began her long tenure of service with the New York Chapter of the APTA back in 1972 when then President Stan Siegelman asked her to consider serving as the editor of the newsletter of the NY Chapter, APTA. Marilyn accepted this appointment, which led to her ever-increasing involvement within the Greater New York District, the Chapter, the APTA and ultimately to the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. During her term as President, Marilyn worked with Stan Arno, fellow Board member, to develop the Chapter’s legislative program, and hired the first lobbyist, Tom Laverne. One of the first legislative agendas included a complete recodification of the state’s Practice Act (removing the prescription requirement and delineating what physical therapists did), which was eventually enacted into law. Other programs and committees that were developed under Marilyn’s tenure included establishing the Chapter’s Leadership Workshop, setting up the first Political Action Committee, of which she served as chair from 1982-1987. Marilyn goes on to provide us with several other accomplishments and finishes her refection with the following: “While there are many and many more stories and much more that was done during that relatively short period, it was a wonderful time in all of our lives.” Jeanne LaVigne, NYPTA President from 1990-1992 tells us that she is proud to be part of such an exceptional profession that has evolved from the early “Reconstruction Aides” to “Doctor of Physical Therapy” as the entrylevel degree. When Jeanne reflects on her time as president of the Chapter, she says that the most challenging task was moving the Chapter office from Long Island to Albany. She tells us that this was an important and necessary move to establish the association’s presence close to the legislative arena, which proved to be an essential keystone to many of the Chapter’s accomplishments. Jeanne states, “The many forward-thinking, dedicated and hardworking board members, officers, staff and members across the board can all be proud of our journey and where we are today.” Patrick VanBeveren served as NYPTA President from 1998-2002. Pat tells us that when he thinks back on his time at NYPTA/APTA, he mostly remembers the people and the relationships. Whether it was quarterly BOD meetings or APTA’s annual conferences, when he met up with his peers it was as if no time had passed in between. He reflects that twenty-five years of lobbying for direct access stands out for him, which was accomplished with small steps forward, yearly optimism and painful ends of session when the legislation was not approved. He acknowledges that they learned with each disappointment, created relationships and convinced legislators of the merits of the efforts to finally prevail. Pat saw the profession move from a Bachelors of Science degree to a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He watched as the profession moved from one where he was applying hot packs and teaching patients how to use crutches, to one that includes diagnosis and direct access treatment with sophisticated manual therapy interventions and a growing body of knowledge in exercise and movement science. One quote that stands out for me in Pat’s reflections is this: “We were on a quest to leave the profession a little better than we found it and have the expectation that this is how the next generation will respond too.” James Dunleavy, NYPTA President from 2006-2010, tells us that the centennial of the APTA has great meaning to him and anyone who loves the profession. Jim has served the association at the district, chapter and national levels. In his reflection, Jim advises us that without the APTA, physical therapists would not be part of the Medicare program and that the APTA has grown in its advocacy efforts, both at the state and national levels. He goes on to say that APTA is physical therapists’ best voice for change in state houses and Congress. He says, “I have always felt that at every level that I served, I always owed more to the APTA for the experiences it has given me than the other way around. To serve the association is to serve all of our profession.” continued on page 4 www.nypta.org

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REFLECTING ON A CENTURY OF CARING By Kelly Garceau, NYPTA Executive Director

He goes on to say that “At its centennial it is larger, stronger and more effective in representing the interests of its members. APTA has been a large part of my life and I encourage everyone to get involved. We are stronger together.” Matthew Hyland served as NYPTA President from 2010-2014. Matt tells us that in 2006, NYPTA became the 43rd state to get direct access legislation enacted after 25 years of lobbying. During Matt’s tenure, one highlight for him was the Chapter being recognized in 2013 as APTA’s “Outstanding Component.” Michael Mattia, NYPTA President from 2014-2018, tells us that as he reflects on his membership in the association, his fondest memories involve the people and friends that have developed over his 42 years of membership. If you know Mike, you will know that he has always advocated for the profession, and continues to do so in his role as chair of the NYPT PAC. Some of the highlights of his membership include seeing the passage of direct access legislation in New York, the repeal of the Medicare cap on the federal level, and the growth in knowledge by providers, payers and the public of the services that physical therapists offer. Mike would like all of you reading this to know that “Without a doubt, my personal highlight was and is being honored to be elected as President of our chapter and representing all of you locally and nationally.” He goes on to add “Happy 100th Birthday APTA! Now on to the next 100 together!!” NYPTA’s current President, Peggy Lynam, provided us with the following reflection: “Celebrating the APTA Centennial over this year has reinforced my passion for, and pride in, the profession of physical therapy. Standing in front of Keen’s Steakhouse in New York City with a cutout of Mary McMillian to delivery my APTA Founder’s Day message from the New York Chapter made me reflect on how far our profession and Association have come in the past 100 years. The Association may have started right here in New York during a small meeting in a restaurant, but we have continuously evolved to best meet the needs of both the members of the profession and society. The contributions and dedication of so many individuals over the years, and the enthusiasm I see in students and new professionals, makes me excited for the future and our next 100 years.” I, myself, am honored and privileged to be part of such an amazing association. Being able to work for an association that is filled with such an inspiring group of caring, passionate and professional people makes my life so much richer. I thank all of you for your commitment to the profession and the association. While I won’t be around for the next 100 years, I’m sure that there are many more exciting and positive opportunities that await!

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Members-in-Action: Eastern District members met with Representative Paul Tonko on 9/7/21 at the Schenectady office of Fleming PT Consultants to ask for his help in preventing more cuts to Medicare and to PTAs who treat Medicare patients. Congressman Tonko has been a longtime supporter of legislation that is of benefit to our profession and those we serve. L-R Kevin Paulsen PT, MS, Congressman Paul Tonko (NY20), Doreen Frank PT and Bob Fleming PT, DPT, OCS

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The NYPTA is Soliciting Nominations for Chapter Leaders The nominating committee would like to start to get the word out for next year’s elections. At our 2022 Delegate Assembly elections will be held to fill the following leadership roles: • • • •

President Vice President Speaker of the Delegate Assembly Nominating Committee Member

These roles are crucial in moving our Chapter forward. The Chapter has a dynamic strategic plan to guide us through 2024. NYPTA’s mission is to empower and support its members in advancing the practice and profession of physical therapy through advocacy, education and research. Integrity, honesty, credibility, respect, open dialogue, collegiality and member parity are the core values of the association. If the mission and core values speak to you then please consider running for a position. If this is not the right time for you to serve, please reflect on the leaders and members in your district who are qualified for these positions. If you recognize a colleague as a good candidate - then tell them! We tend to be intimidated by the thought of serving in a leadership role and your encouragement may prove crucial to someone in recognizing their potential to serve the NYPTA. Please talk to your colleagues and ask them to consider running for one of these positions. To access descriptions for these positions go to: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nypta.org/resource/resmgr/imported/Job_desc2011.pdf For information on the time commitment go to: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nypta.org/resource/resmgr/imported/time_commitment2011.pdf The online nomination form for President, Vice President, Speaker of the Delegate Assembly and Nominating Committee member is at: https://www.nypta.org/page/20222024NominationForm and must be submitted to NYPTA’s Office no later than 5:00 PM on November 15, 2021. Nominations are also being accepted for Delegates to APTA's 2023 House of Delegates. Submissions must be at the NYPTA Office no later than 5:00 PM on December 15, 2021. The APTA 2023 HOD online nomination form is at: https://www.nypta.org/page/2023HOD. The Nominating Committee is working to develop a strong slate of candidates for these positions, please contact us with any questions regarding the nomination and election process, or with questions about serving in these roles. We look forward to hearing from you. Nannette Hyland, nhyland@mercy.edu (Committee Chair) Clarence Chan, cchan@lagcc.cuny.edu Theresa Marko, theresa.marko@gmail.com Printable nomination forms are available on the following pages. Online forms are also available: 2022 - 2024 Officer Nomination Form: https://www.nypta.org/page/20222024NominationForm 2023 HOD Nomination Form: https://www.nypta.org/page/2023HOD 6 Empire State Physical Therapy • September/October, 2021

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Nominations are being accepted for the offices of President, Vice President, Speaker of the Delegate Assembly and Nominating Committee Member (1). Instructions: Complete one copy of this form for each nominated individual. Submit this form to the Chapter Office. If you wish, you may nominate a person for more than one elected position on this form. The completed form(s) must be RECEIVED by the Chapter Office no later than November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Please print. Individual’s full name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Complete home or work address:_________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone numbers: (h) (_____) ____________________________________ (w) (_____)__________________________________ The above individual is nominated for election to the following office: ______________________________________________________________ or ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ The Chapter Office will solicit the consent to serve and biographical information from the person you nominate. The individual must have been a member of the association for two years preceding the election date and be qualified to execute the duties of the elected position(s). Please print or type. Your full name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ District: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your signature: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Designate in what official capacity you are submitting this form; e.g., elected District Officer, Chapter Committee Chairperson, or Chapter Member. If no designation is noted, the Chapter Member capacity will be assumed.

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House of Delegates Nomination Form Nomination Form and NYPTA Consent to Serve Form for Delegates to APTA’s 2023 House of Delegates, Virtual Session: July 8, 2023 | In-Person Sessions: July 23-24, 2023, Washington D.C. DEADLINE: December 15, 2021 Instructions: Individuals wishing to become Delegates to the APTA House of Delegates must submit their own Nomination Forms. Please print or type on the form below and mail or fax it to the Chapter Office (NYPTA | 971 Albany Shaker Road | Latham, NY 12110). The completed form must be RECEIVED at the Chapter Office by December 15, 2021 at 5:00pm. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Qualifications: Only physical therapist members who have been APTA members in good standing for two year immediately preceding the annual meeting of the House of Delegates for which they are elected may serve as Chapter Delegates. Name of nominee:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mobile/Home Number:______________________________________ Work Number:_______________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Current District Affiliation:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Membership in Chapter:__________________________________________________________________________________

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If yes, list your clinical specialization:___________________________________________________________________ Current Work Setting (select all that apply):

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Please list specific Chapter, District or National Association activities (offices, committees, etc.) in which you have been involved. Please indicate dates and be specific. The information you provide is used by the Delegate Assembly to evaluate candidates. (Please attach your Association activities to this form, using additional sheets, if more space is needed.) Chapter:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ District:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other activities that would pertain to being a delegate:________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The conditions below are mandatory pre-delegate activities required for Delegates to the House of Delegates. Please initial your consent adjacent to the statements: _______If elected, I will attend District meetings whose primary purpose is to discuss issues relative to the Delegate Assembly or House of Delegates meetings. _______If elected, I will attend the Delegate Assembly held prior to the House of Delegates meetings for which I am elected. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Signature

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Member Spotlight: Sarah Gardner PT, DPT Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapist, Elizabethtown Community Hospital

How Long have you been a member of NYPTA? I became a member of the NYPTA 13 years ago in 2008. What do you enjoy most about NYPTA? The NYPTA started as a source for me to strengthen my career with continuing education, community outreach, and helping our profession to grow. Now the NYPTA community is more than that for me because I have met so many wonderful people and made friends across the state that inspire me to be a better therapist. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today. I first learned about physical therapy in middle school at a career fair, and from then on my goal was to be a physical therapist. I found a college that had both a PT program and Nordic skiing which was my passion for a long time, so I left Maine where I grew up and attended Clarkson University. I was fortunate to be accepted into the Cayuga Medical Orthopedic residency just out of school which gave me the tools I needed to pass the OCS. After the year in Ithaca, I have lived in the Eastern District ever since moving recently from the capital region to the north country. What’s the most rewarding part about your work and what are some challenges? I continue to gain energy every day from teaching people how to move safely in order to gain function and independently overcome their limitations. I struggle with the constraints and restrictions placed on our profession that increase financial burden for our patients and ultimately limits their access to services. What is a typical day like for you? Now that I live in the Adirondacks, a typical work day is followed with a hike, ski, or run in the woods.

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Member Spotlight: Sarah Gardner PT, DPT Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapist, Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Who is one of your role models and why? I struggle to name just one role model in regards to our progression. I think of all my colleagues and friends who are parents and balancing caring for their caseload and their families. Suzanne Debauche, a physical therapist in East Greenbush, NY is a strong woman and therapist who inspires me with her dedication to research, to her patients, and still makes time to train and perform as an incredible dancer. What's the most important trend you see today? Living in an area with more remote and limited resources, I enjoy seeing the growing trend for people to access telecommunication and reputable online resources that increase their access to physical therapy services. What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession and want to make a difference? Reach out to your district leaders and find out how you can increase your involvement locally. How do you make time to volunteer and be active in groups you're involved with? Even during college, volunteering and participating in community groups like the NYPTA was an important way for me to stay active and up to date. Because it feels important to me, I make time. What else would you like NYPTA members to know about you? I define myself by our profession and am proud of how we help our communities. I also value the importance of a worklife balance and hope to meet you out on the trails!

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Member Spotlight: Michael Massaracchio PT, DPT, PhD Chair and Associate Professor, Long Island University

How Long have you been a member of NYPTA? My membership with the APTA/NYPTA started in 1998 as a student physical therapist. Therefore, I have been a member for 23 years. What do you enjoy most about NYPTA? While there are many benefits for members, for me the most enjoyable part is getting involved to help shape and develop the future of our profession. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today. I have been a practicing PT for 20 years. My career started out as a staff PT in an outpatient, orthopedic and sports medicine clinic, Masefield and Cavallaro Physical Therapy. I currently still work there on a part-time basis. I began my teaching career as an adjunct in 2002, teaching Gross Human Anatomy. In 2006, I transitioned to a full time clinical faculty line at Long Island University. I completed my TDPT from Creighton University in 2005 and began my PhD in 2006 from Nova Southeastern University, completing it in 2011. During that time, I also began my Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from Regis University and completed this in 2013. In 2014, I transitioned to a full time tenure track line at Long Island University and spent the next 5 years working towards tenure, which I received in 2019. My teaching responsibilities included anatomy, biomechanics, and the musculoskeletal and sports medicine content. In 2018, I was awarded the David Newton Award for excellence in teaching, and on January 1, 2019 I became the Chairperson of the Department of Physical Therapy. I now continue to teach in the musculoskeletal curriculum, but have recently been focusing on more administrative duties. Most recently, I started my Educational Leadership Fellowship with the APTA and will graduate in July of 2022. Within the NYPTA, I served as the Brooklyn/Staten Island Chapter Director over the last several years, and currently serve as the Program Committee Chair. What’s the most rewarding part about your work and what are some challenges? The most rewarding part of my daily work is watching students grow both personally and professionally, as well as experiencing first hand, patients working to improve their quality of life. My current challenges include continuing to develop and grow our DPT program at Long Island University in the most cost-efficient way.

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Member Spotlight: Michael Massaracchio PT, DPT, PhD Chair and Associate Professor, Long Island University

What is a typical day like for you? My typical day/week involves coming to LIU each day. This may include teaching responsibilities on certain days, as well as meetings, research development, and my administrative duties as Chair. On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, I continue to be involved in patient care at Masefield and Cavallaro PT. This includes treating patients, updating staff on evidence-based practice, and mentoring orthopedic residents and fellows in training. Who is one of your role models and why? In my life, I have had many role models. The first role models have been my parents for setting the bar high and demonstrating, by example, how to be successful, while remaining humble and kind. In addition, Dr. Stacy Gropack has always been there for knowledge, inspiration, and confidence building. I met Stacy as a student attending Long Island University. She set a great example early on in my career as a compassionate and effective teacher and leader. Through the years, she has been my colleague, supervisor, and Dean, but most importantly a friend and role model that no matter how busy she is, always has time to provide guidance and endless support. What's the most important trend you see today? In our great profession of physical therapy, the most important trend I currently see is the ability to incorporate health services research into practice models. We need to continue to define productivity in all practice areas and incorporate health services research, with other data to develop innovative, sustainable models of care, that assist in combating the student debt crisis for physical therapists. What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession and want to make a difference? Get involved. Be open minded to new tasks and challenges. Continually challenge yourself to become a better person, clinician, teacher, mentor, parent, etc. Change is inevitable, get involved and continue to push the profession forward through lifelong learning and mentorship. How do you make time to volunteer and be active in groups you're involved with? Time management is a critical component to every professional life. It takes work to manage a schedule and allot time for all the necessary tasks in a day, week, or year. This happens by first creating strong support system around you. This can be your family, as well as colleagues. Second, there must be a sense of motivation to get involved. One must realize that change can only happen through collaboration, process, patience, and persistence. I see volunteering as part of my professional life and, therefore, it gets dedicated time.

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News & Announcements

Congratulations to Roger Herr PT, MPA, NYPTA Chief Delegate, on his election as the next APTA President

Roger will assume the office of APTA President on January 1, 2022.

Elections were held at the August 28th House of Delegates virtual meeting.

NYPTA's Student SSIG Executive Board President - Matt Norris Vice President - Addy Ronk Secretary - Johnny Hanlon Treasurer - Elyse Ryden Social Media Chair - Maddie Wnuk Advocacy Chair - Sabrina Basile PTA Relations Chair - Andre De Jesus

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This plan is NOT insurance.The plan is not insurance coverage and does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act or Massachusetts M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This discount card program contains a 30 day cancellation period. Discount Medical Plan Organization: New Benets, Ltd., Attn: Compliance Department, PO Box 671309 Dallas, TX 75367-1309, 800.800.7616. © 2015 Teladoc, Inc. All rights reserved. Teladoc and the Teladoc logo are registered trademarks of Teladoc, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. Teladoc does not replace the primary care physician. Teladoc does not guarantee that a prescription will be written. Teladoc operates subject to state regulation and may not be available in certain states. Consults are not available outside of the U.S. Teladoc does not prescribe DEA controlled substances, non-therapeutic drugs and certain other drugs which may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. Teladoc physicians reserve the right to deny care for potential misuse of services. Teladoc phone consultations are available 24 hours, 7 days a week while video consultations are available during the hours of 7am to 9pm, 7 days a week.

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