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Welcome to the new format of the SPTS Digital Magazine!

We’re always looking for ways to make SPTS communications easier to access and more enjoyable. So when we implemented the new reader format for the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy, we thought we could use the same software to make the digital magazine more, well, magazine-like!

This is the first issue in the new format, and we are anxious to hear your thoughts. Please take a moment to email the marketing committee at mwilkinson@spts.org with your thoughts.

In this issue, you will find a report from NEXT and the House of Delegates meeting in Charlotte, NC; APTA news and announcements; coverage of the Endeavor Games for physically challenged athletes; first buzz on the Team Concept Conference; and much more!

Do you have an interesting story to share about your practice, your athletic activities or community service? Send it in!

Article deadline for the next month’s news magazine is the 15th of the month, so tell us what you are doing this summer!

HOUSE OF DELEGATES AND NEXT 2014 APTA operates under new vision statement

By Carol Ferkovic

Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina for the APTA House of Delegates meeting from June 9-11, and the NEXT Conference and Exposition from June 11-14. The House of Delegates (House) operated for the first time under the new APTA Vision of “transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience” and sought to apply the new vision to all aspects of the physical therapy profession.

The House addressed a diverse range of issues and over twenty motions.

Common themes emerged from the meeting, and included • Initiatives to include PTs among health care professionals that have the most direct impact on the public. Initiatives to advocate for PTs as an “entry point” to health care were also brought forward.

• Motions to identify best practices in clinical education for PTs and PTAs.

• Transitioning towards a single common regulatory designation for PTs (the DPT).

• Utilizing strength from all members of the profession, including increasing the value of membership for PTAs and improving participation from new graduates.

The NEXT Conference began with an inspirational keynote address from Captain Mark Kelly. Kelly discussed the role that PTs had in the recovery of his wife, Representative Gabrielle Giffords, from a gunshot injury. He emphasized the qualities that PTs and PTAs show their patients, clients and themselves – bravery, persistence, patience, and a willingness to ask hard questions.

James Gordon, PT, EdD, FAPTA, gave the 45th Mary McMillan Lecture on June 12, calling for a consolidation of PT education programs. Gordon discussed what he called a proliferation of small, inadequately resourced

schools that do not engage in research. This is contributing to development of a “two-tiered educational system in physical therapy.” Gordon called for the institution of a rigorous accreditation process for existing programs and also to raise the bar for new programs. He also asked the APTA to place academic physical therapy at the top of the list of strategic priorities.

Address by Paul Rockar.

The announcement was made that SPTS member Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, PhD, ScD, SCS, ATC, FAPTA, will present the 46th annual McMillan Lecture at the 2015 NEXT Conference and Exposition in

National Harbor, Maryland. Congratulations to Dr. Snyder-Mackler on this prestigious invitation!

Other programming at NEXT included Oxford Debates which addressed whether evidence-driven manual therapy improves patient outcomes. Educational programming included “Return-to-Play Decision Making: Evidence-enhanced Clinical Reasoning for Assessing Return-toSport Participation,” which was presented by B. James Massey, PT, DPT, OCS; Niles Fleet, PT, DPT, ATC; and Brett Aefsky, PT, DPT. This programming discussed application of clinical, reasoning and decision-making models, while understanding the importance and limitations of each.

Then, use of these models were linked to other factors in patient care, such as sport-specific functional norms, or patient attitude and involvement.

In “Movement System Analysis: Using Technology to Differentiate Your Practice,” Maury Hayashida, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS and Tom

Walters, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS discussed a variety of technologies that can be used to identify aberrant movement patterns. These patterns may contribute to nociceptive pain (pain arising from actual or threatened damage to non-neural tissue due to activation of nocicaptors).

The technology included force plate technology, surface electromyography, 2D and 3D video analysis, Xebris MyoPressure, dynamometry, real-time ultrasound, and electroencephalography.

SPTS representatives.

The first iteration of NEXT was a great success and enjoyed by the 2,000 PTs and PTAs who attended.

We are looking forward to NEXT 2015 in Maryland!

Foundation Announces 2014 Recipients of Postprofessional Doctoral Scholarships and Fellowship The Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees recently awarded a total of $250,500 in Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I & II Scholarships and a New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) to sixteen physical therapists.

“The level of excellence of our scholarship and fellowship applications continues to grow,” said Foundation Board of Trustees Chair William G. Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT. “The Foundation is proud to support such outstanding

physical therapists as they begin their research careers.”

As part of its post-professional Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholarships (DOCS) program to fund the most highly-qualified doctoral and post-doctoral students preparing for research careers, the Foundation awards PODS I Scholarships of $7,500 each year to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have completed at least two full semesters, or three full quarters, of their coursework toward a post-professional doctorate degree.

PODS II Scholarships of up to $15,000 each are awarded to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have been formally admitted to post-professional doctoral candidacy. These scholarships are primarily funded by the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) “Scholarship Fund.”

SPTS member Sarah Gilliland, PT, DPT, University of California, Irvine, was a PODS II Scholarship recipient.

WHY JOIN AN SPTS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP?

By Chris Alford

The Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS) offers many opportunities for Section members to expand their knowledge and expertise in the practice of sports physical therapy. Some of the opportunities include Team Concept Conference, Combined Sections Meeting pre-conference courses, home study courses, fellowships, residencies, three outstanding journals, specialty certification, Emergency Medical Response Courses, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Did you know that the SPTS has twelve different SIGs? The SIGs range from specific joint systems to physically challenged athletes to sports performance enhancement.

Joining a SIG facilitates professional

connections between SPTS members who share similar interests and common challenges in providing physical therapy to athletes and active individuals. SIGs also serve the membership by expanding knowledge, research, and education in very specific areas of interest.

Some SIGs, such as the College, University & Professional Sports Special Interest Group, even allow non-SPTS members to join through the SPTS Partners Program. The Special Interest groups help professionals develop a network of peers who can be beneficial resources to improve sports physical therapy practice.

Joining a SIG is actually very easy!

Just contact the SIG Chair for more information. Follow the links below to all twelve SIGs to find out

SPOTLIGHT ON THE FEMALE ATHLETE SIG:

UPCOMING MEMBER PHONE CONFERENCES!

additional information and get involved.  Physically Challenged Athletes • College, University and Professional Sports • Emergency Medical Responder • Female Athlete • Golf and Golf Performance • Hip • Residency and Fellowship • Knee • Shoulder • Youth Athlete • Running • Sports Performance Enhancement

The Female Athlete SIG is excited to announce its first online conference on Tuesday, Sept 23 from 8-9pm EST. SIG member Christy Martin Morgan, PT, MS, SCS, will be presenting with Vicki Lukert, PT, PRPC on the Female Athlete with Urinary Incontinence and The Pregnant/Post-Partum Athlete.

Female Athlete SIG member Julie Granger will present the second conference on Wednesday, November 19, from 8-9pm EST. The format will be a 30 minute presentation, followed by a 30 minute online discussion.

If you are interested in participating, please join the SIG by emailing Carol Mack at ferkovc@ccf.org or Christy Zwolski at christin.zwolski@gmail.com

TEAM CONCEPT CONFERENCE 2015:

TEAM CONCEPT CONFERENCE 2014 december 4-6 | GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT HENDERSON, NEVADA | JUST OFF THE STRIP

surgery HIP IMAGING dry needling meniscus EXAMINATIONACLon field CORE STABILITY hamstring foot REHABILITATION RETURN TO PLAY DECISION MAKING rotator cuff PECTORALIS functional testing alternative therapies SHOULDER

Join us once again at the Green Valley Ranch Resort for Team Concept Conference 2014! Three full days of lectures, workshops, labs, presentations and networking events to help you hone your practice.

Thursday, December 4 will be a full day of pre-conference programming. Thursday's educational courses will be focused on the ACL. Thursday's sessions are sponsored by Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach and presented by its editorial board. You won't want to miss this special event...and it's part of your registration fee!

Thursday evening, join us for our welcome cocktail reception and TeamMates event in the exhibition hall. All attendees, speakers and exhibitors are invited.

Registration prices remain the same this year: • Non-members: $545 (not a member of the APTA or IFSPT) • APTA or IFSPT members: $500

Friday and Saturday begin with optional instructional courses at 7 am, followed by a full day of programming, and ending with hands-on laboratory sessions.

Breakfast, breaks and the conference handbook are all included in the registration fee.

Other special events are in the planning stage for a great attendee experience!

• SPTS members: $425 • Students: $275 • Bring a friend options available again this year: both you and a friend save $50 off your registration fees when you register together!

Agenda details and information about special events may be found on the SPTS website at http://www.spts.org/education/te am-concept-conference

FOCUS ON ACL WITH SPORTS HEALTH You may now book your room at a special rate by logging in to the Green Valley Ranch SPTS site: https://aws.passkey.com/event/10 851958/owner/32023/home Register now at the link below and save your seat for the ultimate sports physical therapy event of the year! http://www.spts.org/sptsstore/team-concept-conference2014/tcc-registration-2014 Confirmed Speaker List: Physicians Brian Cole, MD Stephen Nicholas, MD Kevin Plancher, MD Richard Steadman, MD Physical Therapists George Davies, PT, DPT, Med, PT, SCS, LAT, CSCS, FAPTA Sue Falsone, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS Bryan Heiderscheidt, PT, PhD Walt Jenkins, PT, DHS, ATC Dirk Kokmeyer, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT Dan Lorenz, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS Rob Manske, PT, DPT, MEd, SCS, ATC, CSCS Erik Meira, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Luke O’Brien, PT Stacey Pagorek, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC Russ Paine, PT Rob Panariello, PT, ATC, CSCS Janette Powell, PT, DPT, OCS Mark Reinking, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC Mike Rosenthal, PT, DSc, SCS, ECS, ATC, CSCS Teresa Schuemann, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS Stephanie Squitieri, PT, DPT Tim Tyler, PT, MS, ATC Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA Blaise Williams, PT, PhD

Dr. J. Richard Steadman is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon in Vail, Colorado, specializing in knee injuries and disorders. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Steadman Clinic, as well as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

public figures for treatment. He has successfully returned many elite athletes to major athletic achievements following potentially career ending injuries.

Dr. Steadman is well known for his creation of the Microfracture surgiKeynote Speaker: cal procedure to Dr. J. Richard Steadman treat chondral defects in the knee. It Dr. Steadman graduis estimated that today worldwide, ated from Texas A & M University, Microfracture is used to treat more where he played football for Bear Bryant his freshman and sophomore than 500,000 patients a year. years. He received his medical deIn addition to developing new orgree from the University of Texas thopaedic surgical techniques, Dr. Southwestern Medical School in DalSteadman is also a leader in the area las, Texas, served his internship at of physical therapy and post-operaCharity Hospital in New Orleans, tive rehabilitation. He has developed and spent two years in Germany, rehabilitation protocols for patients where he served in the U.S. Army. with serious joint and chondral inHe returned to Charity Hospital for juries that are used daily by orthopehis orthopaedics residency. dic surgeons and physical therapy professionals around the world.

In the mid '70s, Dr. Steadman began to make a name for himself by Dr. Steadman has been a consultant revolutionizing the physical therapy to the Denver Broncos Football Team in use at that time after surgery. Inand the Colorado Rockies Baseball stead of following the usual practice Team, and has served as US Alpine of putting a hard cast on the injured Team Physician at several Winter arm or leg, Dr. Steadman instituted Olympics. mobilization of the limb immediately Dr. Steadman has also been awarded after surgery, which both expedited numerous honors in the field of orand improved patients' recoveries. thopaedics. With close to 200 works A renowned innovator and mentor published and 600 presentations in the field of orthopaedic sports highlighted, Dr. Steadman has also medicine, Dr Steadman is internabeen published in countless peer-retionally known for the development viewed journals and has authored of several advanced surgical procemany articles. dures for the knee.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Steadman has treated numerous this legend speak! professional athletes across various sports and is sought out by some of the world's best-known athletes and

A DIARY OF ENDEAVOR GAMES VOLUNTEERS

By Cookie Friedhoff

For the past fifteen years, the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK has hosted the Endeavor Games where athletes of all ages (two to 70) with a wide variety of physical challenges from all over the country and a wide variety of backgrounds compete in a variety of sports (track and field, archery, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, swimming, power lifting).

The athletes we met in the two days we there are forever in our hearts and minds. They inspired us in ways our able-bodied patients can't. Seeing how they overcame huge obstacles, what they can do and their attitude and approach to life renewed our positive approach to...and gave new meaning to...functional rehabilitation.

Mark Anderson, PT, PhD, ATC, who is a long- time member of the Sports Section, former treasurer of the SPTS and served on the medical staff for two Paralympics, has been the medical director for this event since its inception in 1999. As such, he is responsible for coordinating the medical coverage with volunteers that include physicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses, and physical therapy students. At CSM, he recruited Stacey Pagorek, Heidi Edwards and me to be part of the certified medical volunteer pool for the three day event.

Stacey Pagorek, Mark Anderson and Cookie Friedhoff-Bohman at the Endeavor Games.

Heidi had volunteered in the past and knew what to expect. Stacey and I, on the other hand, could only guess at what we were getting ourselves into. Let me say, it was definitely worth taking off two days of work and driving twelve hours to Edmond, OK without cruise control!

It truly was an experience of a lifetime. These athletes were so inspirational. Being around them and seeing what they could do, recharged our PT batteries. We learned once again the importance of focusing on what you CAN do, not what you CAN'T do., and to turn disabilities into abilities so that you can enjoy all that life has to offer.

Below...let the games begin!

Cookie Friedhoff-Bohman, Heidi Edwards and Stacey Pagorek.

It was raining our first morning, and as we walked into the first event, we met a gentleman in a wheelchair with its headlights on. We realized at that point we were going to be meeting some incredible individuals.

Fortunately, these athletes were more than willing to share their stories with us, which made the weekend even more special.

Our first event was power lifting.

The competitors had three attempts to successfully bench press under the watchful eye of three judges.

Most individuals competing were either lower extremity amputees or individuals who sustained a spinal cord injury. The most amazing indi-

vidual was a thirtyish man who had a bilateral hip disarticulation. What an incredible man he was! He was born with his femurs fused to his acetabulum. At age three, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Scottish Rite hospital in Dallas decided to amputate so that he could be functional.

They fitted him with a "bucket" prosthesis that he used till age seven, when he decided he could move faster in a wheelchair and got rid of the prosthesis. He uses his arms to get into and out of his wheelchair. He pivots on one arm and flips out of and into his wheelchair, the weight bench, the bleachers, never asking for help because he doesn't need any help. Truly amazing!

We headed over to archery for our second session. Who would have thought archery would cause us to take pause? But it did. It was stunning and humbling to watch an individual with no arms use his leg and teeth to shoot with amazing accuracy, as well as several individuals who were s/p CVA and one with a congenital malformation of his arm who used their teeth as well. There was a veteran who had a prosthetic arm and leg who shot from his wheelchair. Another vet with a

couple did accept the assistance offered by volunteers to save their strength for the other field events.

This participant in the archery competition shot without the use of his hands.

seizure disorder reminded us that heat issues exacerbated seizures and that the cooling vests are a necessity!

While Stacey and I were working with archery, Heidi headed over to the swimming events. She said it was exciting to watch these individuals swim as well.

The third event we were able to help with was track and field. Watching folk with CP, SCI, and amputees throw the javelin was exciting. Better yet was watching them navigate their wheelchairs through the wet, soggy field to get from javelin to discus and shot put. These individuals are fiercely independent and do not...will not!...ask for help. Finally a

This two year old prepares to race for the first time.

A three year old gets ready to race on his new leg.

The track events were equally as inspiring. There was a two year old racing in his wheelchair against a three year old who just received his prosthetic leg the week before, the young lady who adorned her blades with tennis shoe tips, the ten year old bilateral BK who set three world records for the 12-14 year old division, the young adult high bilateral AK with long blades with no knees.

(He SMOKED everyone with his unusual gait and long leverage.) It was beautiful to watch these athletes support each other while competing

The final event we had the privilege of volunteering for was sitting volleyball in the gym that the US Paralympic sitting volleyball team works out in. What an experience that was.

Watching the guys and gals without legs, without arms, playing volleyball was a sight to behold. The heart with which they played was inspiring.

How they served, set and dove for balls amazed all of us watching. They played all out, sparing no one.

family. It was an honor watching the athletes receive achievement awards, but the best was watching Mark Anderson be inducted into the Endeavor Games Hall of Fame. How wonderful that they recognized him for his selfless dedication to the games since their inception fifteen years ago. I must say, Heidi, Stacey and I felt so proud that we know him and could be there to witness his induction.

Stacey and I had a twelve hour trip back to Kentucky on Sunday, so we weren’t able to stay for Sunday's events, which included a sprint triathalon, but Heidi did.

Sitting volleyball.

The Endeavor Games are a yearly event, and I would encourage the SPTS members to consider volunteering their time to help with medical coverage. It was truly a wonderful event. We can't wait to go back next year.

This ten year old broke three world records in the 12 to 14 year old category!

Thanks, Mark, for allowing us to be a part of this wonderful event.

against each other. A group of young adults prayed together before competing against each other.

My take home message from my weekend in OK and my new mantra for my patients is...Focus on what you CAN DO not what you CAN'T do.

The weekend culminated with a dinner for the athletes, to which we were invited. We were able to sit at the guest of honor's table with his

These competitors prayed together before their race!

Mark Anderson, Hall of Fame inductee, and his family.

APTA BOARD EXTENDS CAREER STARTER DUES PILOT THROUGH 2018 During its pre-House of Delegates (House) meeting, the APTA Board of Directors voted to extend the Career Starter Dues pilot through 2018. According to APTA bylaws, students who are APTA members at graduation receive 50 percent off national and chapter dues at their first renewal post-graduation. APTA created the pilot program earlier this year to extend dues reductions to members in years two, three and four post-graduation, so that members receive 40 percent, 30 percent, and 20 percent, respectively, off national and participating chapter dues. The only requirement is that individuals maintain continuous membership without lapsing. Deductions are automatically applied. With the extension of this pilot, APTA can better evaluate the program’s success in retaining early career members.

Chapters will be contacted annually to determine whether they plan to participate in the pilot for the following year. Chapters will be asked to confirm their participation in 2015 by August 31 of this year. See Career Starter Dues at http://www.apta.org/CareerStarterDues/FAQ/ for frequently asked questions and more information.

EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL HORIZONS! Become a Board Certified Clinical Specialist.

Applications for the 2015 exam cycle are available, and you may now apply online!

The application deadline for Specialist Certification in Sports is July 31, 2014.

Access to the online application, the general information booklet, and additional information are available through the ABPTS website at www.abpts.org. Contact the Specialist Certification Program by phone at 800/999-2782, ext 8520; or by e-mail at spec-cert@apta.org with any questions about the process.

EMR COURSE, WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: IMPORTANT EDUCATION IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE! Recently, Michele Weinstein Bessenger and Donna Merkle traveled to sunny California to teach an Emergency Medical Responder Course.

They found excited students among the beautiful weather and vineyards of the area.

Above, Donna Merkel and a philsophic sign. Below, the scenery.

Above, students practice wrapping techniques on one another.

To the right, Donna Merkel works with some of the students on various wrapping techniques.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM SPTS AND OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS SPTS Educational Partners Elite Rehabilitation Solutions Online Courses Information and Registration Evidence in Motion Online and Live Courses Residency and Fellowship Practice Management Information and Registration Medbridge Education Online Courses Information and links to registration Gawenda Seminars and Consulting Information and Registration August EMR Course August 1-3 Memorial Hermann TMC Houston, TX For more information, contact Brian Duncan EMR Course August 8, 8am - 1 pm; and August 11 through August 15, 8 am - 1 pm University of Delaware Physical Therapy Space is limited!

Register by contacting Laura Schmitt EMR Course Sponsored by SPTS August 15-17 Independence, Ohio Registration ICD-10 Coding for Physical & Occupational Therapy: It Doesn't Have to Be Rocket Science Webinar August 20, 2014 | 1-3:30 PM Presented by Gawenda Seminars Registration

Sports Physical Therapy Competencies Sponsored by Evidence in Motion August 30-31, 2014 University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 13001 East 17th Place Aurora, CO 80045 Information and Registration September EMR Course SPTS Sponsored September 5-7 The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC Registration Knee Disorders: Update on Evaluation and Management September 5-6, 2014 - hybrid course 1 ½ days onsite, 3.75 hours online lecture Maris Grove Assisted Living Facility; Glen Mills, PA Presented by Elite Rehab Registration EMR Course SPTS Sponsored September 12-14 Houston, TX Registration Full Swing Fun day of golf for children with physical limitations Sponsored by the University of Rhode Island DPT Program Button Hole Golf Course Providence, RI September 27 11 am to 2 pm Registration October International Society of Hip Arthroscopy Annual Scientific Meeting October 9-11 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Event Site Registration EMR Course Sponsored by SPTS October 23-25 Washington, DC In conjunction with the Marine Corps Marathon Registration The Marine Corps Marathon Sunday, October 26 PTs needed as medical volunteers!

Contact mlweinstein4@verizon.net National Student Conclave Sponsored by APTA October 30-November 1 Milwaukee, WI Site November Functional Analyses & Interventions for the Running Athlete Presented by Virginia Commonwealth University Sponsored by OOL RUN November 8-9 Richmond, VA Registration December EMR Course SPTS Sponsored December 1-3 In conjunction with Team Concept Conference Henderson, NV | Registration Team Concept Conference 2014 Sponsored by SPTS December 4-6 Henderson, NV Green Valley Ranch Resort Registration | Housing