Get Involved By Joining A Committee

Posted: November 8, 2018

The membership committee and professional development committee are looking for additional team members. If you are interested in joining either committee, please email [email protected] to find out more! 

• MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE – Recruit PTs, PTA, and students to the APTA.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Develops and expands opportunities for ongoing education for Colorado PTs, PT Assistants and students and plans programs for Spring Convention, Fall Symposium and other continuing education offerings

The chapter has a variety of committees and SIGs that you can get involved in! Learn more about getting involved by clicking here. Please note you must be a current member of APTA Colorado to join a committee or SIG. 

SSIG Event - Nov. 17: Human Anatomy Cadaver Day

Posted: November 1, 2018 

Join the Student SIG for 'Human Anatomy Cadaver Day' course on November 17. The course is offered at the following times: (9:00 AM- 11:00 AM) (11:00 AM-1:00 PM) (1:00 PM-3:00 PM) *choose one. This course will be held at Regis University in Peter Claver Hall, Room 010. Learn more and register.

Sport SIG Event - Nov. 10: The Athlete Movement Systems: The Lower Quarter and Spine

Post: November 1, 2018 

Join the Sport SIG for 'The Athlete Movement Systems: The Lower Quarter and Spine' course this Saturday, November 10 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This course will be held at Regis University with speaker Jared Vagy PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS. Learn more and register.

2018 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference & PT Expo Recap

Posted: November 1, 2018 

First and Second year Regis students with the Dean of the PT School. 

2018 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference & PT Expo

October 26 – 28, 2018

Four Seasons Resort Vail, CO

The American Physical Therapy Association held its annual Conference and PT Expo the weekend of October 26-28 in Vail, Colorado. Sessions ranged from topics including Neuro, Orthopedic, Pediatric, and General Interest with over 17 exhibitors/sponsors and 280 attendees. 
           

Along with the informational sessions, the APTA presented awards to the following recipients on Saturday morning:



Friend of Physical Therapy Award – Rep. Larry Liston, Rep. Johnathan Singer, Sen. Beth Martinez-Humenik
 


Bob Doctor Service Award – Christopher Edmundson, PT, DPT; Kristin Carpenter, PT, OCS, FAAOMP; Jeffrey Ryg, PT, DPT, ATC, F, OCS; Jennifer Hide-Bourne, PT, DPT

CI of the Year – Carolyn Condreay, PT
 
Outstanding PT – Jennifer Berry, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
 
Outstanding PTA – Joshua J. Holmes, PTA
 
Pauline Cerasoli “ACE” Student Award (PTA) – Alexandra Adducci
 
Pauline Cerasoli “ACE” Student Award (PT) – Carol Baym, PT, DPT, PhD

More highlights from the conference include speaker Susan A. Appling, PT, DPT, PhD, and APTA Colorado Director. APTA also recognized the retirement of Ellen Caruso, APTA CO Director of Government relations, who has been the association’s key governmental affairs person since 1980.

View photos from the conference by visiting the APTA Colorado Facebook page.