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NE District Guidelines for Sponsorship

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WPTA NE DISTRICT

Request Form for Sponsorship for Youth Sports/Adult League Teams

Please contact PR committee member, Dean Sondrol, by email dsondrol@g2a.net with the following information:

1. Name of individual requesting sponsorship and APTA number:

____________________________________________________

2. Sport :__________________________________________________

3. Type of League: Adult/Children ____________________________________________________

4. Sponsorship amount being requested (Max limit of $250): ___________________________

(please list breakdown of league fees and t-shirt fees)

______________________________________________________________________________________

Requirements:

· T-shirts with a minimum of 1.5” lettering spelling out Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (either front or back)

· We request a digital photo of the team in t-shirts.

· This will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Thank you,

NE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD

Download NE District Guidelines for Sponsorship

Bring your knowledge into Focus?

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The Section on Geriatrics is proud to release this new edition of our popular Focus course covering physical therapist practice in geriatrics across the practice patterns, written by a talented group of board certified specialists who are leaders in the profession. The 6-monograph course comprises the following topics and authors:

Issue 1: The Aging Musculoskeletal System by Karen Kemmis, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, CPRP, CEEAA

Issue 2: The Aging Neuromuscular System by Jason Hardage, PT, DPT, DScPT, GCS, NCS, CEEAA, and Mary Elizabeth Parker, PT, MS, NCS, PCS

Issue 3: The Aging Cardiovascular System by Ellen Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA

Issue 4: The Aging Pulmonary System by John Lowman, PT, PhD, CCS

Issue 5: The Aging Integumentary System by Jill Heitzman, PT, DPT, GCS, CWS, CEEAA, FACCWS

Issue 6: Diabetes Across the Physical Therapist Practice Patterns by Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, CWS, CEEAA

All 6 issues are available through the APTA Learning Center at http://learningcenter.apta.org/section_geriatrics.aspx. Special pricing is available for members and for those who purchase the complete course (using the “kit” option). 1.8 CEUs (18.0 contact hours/CCUs).

FREE Webinar - Keeping the CAP in Mind When Managing Your Medicare Patients. Watch Instantly!

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Learn more about the new Hospital Therapy CAP & Manual/Pre-Payment Review of Therapy over the $3700 Threshold.

Join us for an informative one hour webinar where we will talk about Managing the Medicare Therapy CAP!

Keeping the CAP in Mind When Managing Your Medicare Patients!

Watch the 1hr webinar instantly

WPTA Supports the UW-Global Health Program in 2013

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At the October WPTA Board of Directors Meeting, UW Student Megan Veltman shared stories of UW's service learning trips in 2012 to Uganda and Belize and asked for support for two trips planned in 2013. The BOD will fund $300 towards a service trip to Belize in January 2013 and $500 for supplies for the Uganda trip planned for June 2013. We hope you enjoy the photos from this year's trips. Watch for 2013 photos on the website and on WPTA's Facebook page!

Click Here to see some recent photos

WPTA Responds to Medicaid Following November Meeting

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Please click here to read the WPTA letter to Mr. Brett Davis, State of Wisconsin Medicaid Director, in response to our November meeting.

NADL Analysis-Final Rule-Taxable Medical Device

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The Medical Device Tax & Dental Laboratory Made Devices

The vast majority devices made by domestic dental laboratories do not meet the IRS’s Final Rule definition of a “Taxable Medical Device” as defined in § 48.4191–2. – December 7, 2012

Taxable Medical Device – IRS Final Rule

The IRS released its Final Rule on the Medical Device Tax on December 5, 2012. There was no change to the IRS proposed rule definition of “Taxable Medical Device” in the Final Rule. Therefore, the NADL’s analysis released in mid-October 2012 is confirmed. This is good news for most domestic dental laboratories as most domestic dental laboratories are manufacturing dental devices that are not required to be listed with the FDA. Devices that are not required to be listed as a device with the FDA do not meet the IRS definition of a “taxable medical device” and consequently will not be subject to the Medical Device Tax.

§ 48.4191–2 Taxable medical device.

(a) Taxable medical device—(1) In general. A taxable medical device is any device, as defined in section 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), that is intended for humans. For purposes of this section, a device defined in section 201(h) of the FFDCA that is intended for humans means a device that is listed as a device with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under section 510(j) of the FFDCA and 21 CFR part 807, pursuant to FDA requirements. (emphasis added)

77 Fed. Reg. 236 (7 December 2012) p. 72934

Discussion

Dental Laboratories make crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, mouth guards and orthodontic devices such as retainers and sleep apnea devices and snore guards. Many of the raw materials and components used to make these items (such as alloys, ceramic, resins, abutments, individual denture teeth, etc.) and some equipment such as articulators, handpieces and brushes are required to be listed with the FDA as a device. However, with the exception of sleep apnea devices and snore guards, most of the devices that are domestically made by dental laboratories are not required to be listed with the FDA.

While the FDA requires all establishments that manufacture medical devices to register with the FDA and requires these establishments to list the devices that they manufacture with the FDA pursuant to 21 CFR 807, § 807.65(i) generally exempts domestic dental laboratories from the FDA’s device listing requirements. However, if a dental laboratory undertakes certain activities, such as importing devices or manufacturing sleep apnea devices or snore guards, the dental laboratory will be required to register with the FDA and list those devices it makes with the FDA. The FDA also requires crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, mouth guards and orthodontic devices to be listed if they are made by a foreign manufacturer and imported by a domestic dental laboratory.

It is important to note that the IRS definition of importer that applies to excise taxes is different from the FDA’s importer definition. Under the IRS definition of “importer” the person who brings an article into the United States is only a nominal importer if they are not also the beneficial owner of the article. Generally, the cases and rulings hold that the “importer” is the first purchaser resident in the United States who arranges (as principal and not as an agent) for, or is the inducing and efficient cause of, goods being brought into the United States for sale or use by him. For example, if you engage a customs broker they are a nominal importer and the IRS deems the beneficial owner to be the importer for excise tax purposes, meaning the beneficial owner is the entity that will file quarterly returns and remit the tax to the IRS. See 26 CFR 48.0-2(a)(4) for the IRS definition of “importer.”

Conclusion

Domestically made crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, mouth guards and orthodontic devices such as retainers are generally not required to be listed as a device with the FDA under section 510(j) of the FFDCA and 21 CFR part 807, pursuant to FDA requirements. Therefore, domestically made crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, mouth guards and orthodontic devices such as retainers are not included in the IRS definition of “taxable medical devices” for the purposes of the Medical Device Tax.

PLEASE SHARE THIS ANALYSIS WITH YOUR LEGAL OR TAX ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL TO DETERMINE ITS APPLICABILITY TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.

NOTHING IN THIS ANALYSIS IS INTENDED AS OR SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS OR RELIED UPON AS
U.S. FEDERAL TAX ADVICE AND CAN NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING ANY PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

PTA Recognition is now available to PTAs who are educators

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PTA Recognition is now available to PTAs who are educators. Eligibility requirements include APTA membership, 5 years of teaching experience with 900 total contact hours of teaching, including 180 hours in the past year; 60 contact hours of continuing education, 45 in topics related to education; excellent references; and evidence of a minimum of 3 volunteer experiences

For complete details and to download application forms, visit the website.

Application deadlines are February 1 and August 1.

Health Promotion and Wellness SIG: A New Model for Physical Activity Promotion in Aging Adults: Addressing Sedentary Behavior

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The Health Promotion and Wellness SIG has posted research information regarding "A New Model for Physical Activity Promotion in Aging Adults: Addressing Sedentary Behavior "

Please visit:

http://www.geriatricspt.org/special-interest-groups/health-wellness/sig-health.cfm

for the full article. Thank you!

Lymphedema Research

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Great progress in lymphedema research! Prospective Transcriptomic Pathway Analysis of Human Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency: Identification and Validation of a Circulating Biomarker Panel. Read Article Here

Sherri Betz presentation of the National Osteoporosis Foundation Webinar: Safe Pilates and Yoga for Bone Health now available.

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Members can link to the presentation at:

http://nof.peachnewmedia.com/streaming/interface-v7.php?topic=27804&band=1&stream=1&id=&semid=8951&provider=243&custid=&static=1

Section on Geriatrics Recommended Outcome Measures for Medicare Functional Limitation/Severity Reporting

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Section on Geriatrics Recommended Outcome Measures for Medicare Functional Limitation/Severity Reporting

A Joint Report by the Section on Geriatrics Practice Committee (Greg Hartley, Chair), the Reimbursement/Legislative Affairs Committee (Ellen Strunk, Chair), and the GeriEDGE Task Force (Michelle Lusardi, Chair)

Download at this link

WPTA provides comment on proposed changes to PT Rules and Regulations

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Please click here to read the very important items, relating to proposed PT Rules and Regulations.

DRAFT NC District Policy and Procedure Manual

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This is the District Policy and Procedure Manual that the WPTA is considering for approval for all districts.

Please click here to read, and send any comments to our NC District Chair, Stephanie Olson, as soon as possible.

There was some hope that this could be approved by the Spring Conference.
Thanks!

Stephanie.Olson@ministryhealth.org

715-346-5192

APTA Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Update

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Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs), especially those who have patients with wounds, are encouraged to take steps to protect their most vulnerable patients from carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), a family of germs that have become difficult to treat because they have high levels of resistance to antibiotics. In addition to patients at high risks, PTs and PTAs should take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of CRE to healthy individuals.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CRE are resistant to all, or nearly all, antibiotics—even the most powerful drugs of last-resort. CRE also have high mortality rates, killing 1 in 2 patients who get bloodstream infections from them. Additionally, CRE easily transfer their antibiotic resistance to other bacteria. For example, carbapenem-resistant klebsiella can spread its drug-destroying properties to a normal E. coli bacteria, which makes the E.coli resistant to antibiotics also. "That could create a nightmare scenario since E. coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections in healthy people," says CDC.

Can't Attend the APTA Conference in June? Attend Virtually!

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Can’t travel this June? APTA Virtual Conference brings the excitement to you! Get live and on-demand access to 5 select education sessions, the McMillan and Maley Lectures, exclusive scheduled live chats with presenters, real-time collaborative tools and more! No matter where you are—across the country or around the globe—Join the Virtual Conversation. 1.2 CEUs. Hurry! Early bird registration end April 22.

Want your group to participate? Host a viewing party! See restrictions and details online.

2nd Quarter 2013 BIG TICKET RAFFLE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has another Big Ticket drawing fundraiser scheduled during 2013.

During 2013, each quarter 1-2 items donated by manufacturers/suppliers will be raffled off and awarded to a lucky winner. Sales on items will take place during each quarter and at the close of each quarter the drawing for prizes during that quarter will take place. You do not need to present during the drawing each quarter to win.

All proceeds from sales for this raffle will go towards programs that benefit dental laboratory technology schools and will support the future of dental laboratory technology.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the NADL/NBC/FDLT booth during state and regional laboratory association tradeshows and you can purchase tickets downloading this form.

Important Information for Dental Laboratories Physically located in Minnesota or Laboratories Doing Business with Dentists in Minnesota

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Effective, January 1, 2013, a new law took effect in Minnesota that impacts dental laboratories.

The Minnesota Board of Dentistry has posted specific information on its public website relative to the new requirements.

The key information from the Dental Board’s website is available here. NADL is sharing this information to assist dental laboratories that are located in Minnesota or have dental clients in Minnesota.

NADL Launches Medical Device Excise Tax Member Guidebook

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The IRS released its Final Rule on the Medical Device Excise Tax (MDT) on December 5, 2012.

Devices that are not required to be listed as a device with the FDA do not meet the IRS definition of a “taxable medical device” and consequently will not be subject to the Medical Device Excise Tax.

This is good news for most domestic dental laboratories as most domestic dental laboratories are manufacturing dental devices that are not required to be listed with the FDA.

This manual attempts to provide you with a clear understanding of the following topic areas:

An Overview of the Medical Device Excise Tax
Defining a Taxable Medical Device
Key Factors for Manufacturer & Importer Determination
Sale & Sale Price - What’s In and What’s Out
Computation of the Tax due to IRS
Tax Free Sales - Export & Further Manufacture
The final IRS Rule and IRS Notice 2012-77 Interim Rules.

Download Order Form Here

Section Board Seeks Your Feedback on Proposed Name Change

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Section President Bill Staples, PT, DHS, DPT, GCS, CEEAA recently proposed changing the name of the Section on Geriatrics, APTA to the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy and is seeking member feedback at http://www.geriatricspt.org/name-change/

The primary reason for a name change is to better brand who we are. More details can be found in the March 2013 issue of GeriNotes (page 3). The Board of Directors welcomes your comments at geriatrics@geriatricspt.org or at the link above. Thank you!

Support Two Programs for the Price of One

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The WPTA has exciting news for you. This year you can support both the Foundation for Physical Therapy as well as the WPT Fund with one donation. For every donation made to the WPT Fund's Legacy Endowment in 2013, the WPTA will send a matching donation to Foundation for Physical Therapy (total donation up to $10,000).

If you have been considering joining or renewing your membership in the Legacy Society, now is the time. Imaging how great you will feel when your donation to the Legacy Endowment supports not only student scholarship and grant opportunities, but an equivalent donation is made to the PT Foundation supporting research. You get twice the donating power as well as twice that
feel-good sensation!

Click here to download donation form

Section on Geriatrics Donates to the Foundation for Physical Therapy

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A recent $50,000 donation by the Section on Geriatrics (SOG) to the Foundation for Physical Therapy will be allocated toward the Marilyn Moffat Endowment Fund for Geriatric Research ($25,000) and the Center of Excellence for Health Services/Health Policy Research ($25,000). Read more about the donation in the Foundation's press release.

2013 WPT-Fund Scholarship Winners Announced

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WPT Scholars Awards

Megan Aanonsen
Katrina Carriveau
Amber Danek
Natalie Dunn
Anthony Gloudemans
Samantha Gries
Taylor Huseby
Brittany Malin
Tim Menden
Luke Mueller
Kyle Murison
Emily Pederson
Maria Peloquin
Nathan Swan
Mary Szajni
Catherine White

Chris Crivello Community Service Award

Kara Mathys
Paul Jones – Honorable Mention
MiKayla Sanocki – Honorable Mention

Tracy Rasor Sports Medicine Scholarship

Danielle Cooper

Congratulations to all of our scholarship winners.

They will be recognized at the Spring Conference Awards Dinner on April 18th in Oconomowoc.

Special Student Offer from Educate Now Available

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Through a collaboration between the Oncology Section and online course provider Educata, student can register for a free online course! Don't miss this opportunity!

2013 Education Section Election Results Are In!

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Election Results

Eligible Voters	2148

Total Voters	507

Turnout	23.60%

480 Total PT Voters

27 Total PTA Voters

PTA Votes counts as ½ vote

Treasurer

Carolyn Utsey		369.5
Howell Tapley		83.0
*Abstains*:		33.5

Secretary

Alicia Thiele		452.0
*Abstains*:		34.0

Professional Dev Rep at Large

Kathleen Luedtke-Hoffmann		262.5
Rose Pignataro		181.0
*Abstains*:		42.5

Nominating Committee

Krissy Grubler		260.0
Dana Martin		168.5
*Abstains*:		57.5

AFSIG Chair

Sara Maher		134.0
*Abstains*:		352.0

AFSIG Professional Dev Rep

Jennifer Mai		130.0
*Abstains*:		356.0

AFSIG Nominating Committee

Marilyn Miller		69.0
Lisa Barnes		60.0
*Abstains*:		357.0

CESIG Co-Chair

Scott Euype		42.0
Darren Calley		35.0
Tanya Hanano Wheeler		33.5
Brian Duncan		23.5
*Abstains*:		352.0

CESIG Recording Secretary

Carol Beckel		35.5
Cindy Flom-Meland		32.0
Chalee Engelhard		25.0
Gaye Raymond		21.5
Elsa Drevyn		19.5
*Abstains*:		352.5

CESIG Nom Committee

Patricia Rubertone		43.0
Tonya Apke		41.5
Sally McCormack Tutt		37.5
*Abstains*:		364.0

PTA Educators SIG Chair

Kimberly Rouillier		24.0
Troy Thomas		15.0
Kristie Vinson		12.5
*Abstains*:		434.5

PTA Educators SIG Secretary

Querida Masters		51.5
*Abstains*:		434.5

PTA Educators SIG Nom Committee

Frank Bates		52.5
*Abstains*:		432.5

2013 Medicare Update Webinars Available for Sale

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Both the April 3 and April 10 webinars are available for sale thru the Section on Health Policy & Administration online store. Please visit http://www.aptahpa.org/storeindex.cfm

FAQs from Recent Medicare Webinars Available for SOG Members

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2013 Medicare Update: Therapy Claims Based Data Collection of Information Regarding Function

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following questions were submitted by participants in several webinars sponsored by the Section on Health Policy & Administration and the Section on Geriatrics in April of 2013. The answers were provided by the webinar moderator, Amit Mehta, PT, MBA, and the presenter, Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA.

Please click here to download the FAQ.

APTA PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Oncology

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The Oncology Section is proud to support APTA’s Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA. PTAs interested in obtaining recognition will find the eligibility requirements and application information at www.apta.org/PTARecognition/

APTA's Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA

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The Education Section is proud to support APTA's Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA. PTAs interested in obtaining recognition will find the eligibility requirements and application information at www.apta.org/PTARecognition .

APTA PTeam Alert: APTA?S GRASSROOTS NETWORK ? May 2013 Edition

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APTA PTeam Alert: APTA’S GRASSROOTS NETWORK – May 2013 Edition

Please Download Document Here.

Important Legislative Update

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After discovering a conflict between code and state law relating to a physical therapist’s ability to order x-rays, the WPTA obtained a legal opinion, which found that under state law and existing state rules and regulations, licensed physical therapists may not order x-rays.

Background

As stated in the physical therapy practice act in Wisconsin in statute 448.50 (4)(b): “Physical therapy does not include using roentgen rays or radium for any purpose, using electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, or prescribing drugs or devices.

In 2005, the WPTA sought a legal opinion from the Department of Regulation and Licensing (DRL), known today as the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), regarding a physical therapist’s ability to refer a patient for x-ray. Specifically, the WPTA sought a legal response to the following statement: “It is the WPTA’s interpretation that the aforementioned article [448.50 (4)(b)] would not allow physical therapists to use (administer) roentgen rays or radium in provision of physical therapy, though would allow a physical therapist to request or refer patient for these tests to be administered by the appropriate health care practitioner who is qualified to perform these tests.”

An attorney from DRL, specifically the Physical Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board (now the Physical Therapy Examining Board) Legal Counsel, responded favorably by responding: “Consistent with s. 448.50 (4) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Board concurred with your conclusion that physical therapists may not administer roentgen rays or radium for any purpose. In addition the Board determined that a physical therapist may refer a patient for diagnostic imaging to an appropriate health care practitioner qualified to perform those tests. The results of those tests must then be interpreted by a qualified health care professional and may be utilized by a physical therapist to determine an appropriate course of physical therapy or to determine whether a referral to another health care provider is necessary.”

Based on this response, the WPTA believed that licensed physical therapists in Wisconsin were allowed to refer a patient for x-ray. In the past month, the WPTA became aware of conflicting code within the Department of Health Services (DHS) that describes which licensed providers in Wisconsin may order an x-ray. As a result the WPTA requested the code citations and became aware of the following in DHS 157:

DHS 157.03(155) “’Healing arts’ means a profession concerned with diagnosis and treatment of human maladies, including the practice of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy chiropractic and podiatry.”
DHS 157.03(191) “‘Licensed practitioner’ means a chiropractor, dentist, physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or radiologist’s assistant licensed in the state of Wisconsin.”
DHS 157.74(2)(f): “Persons may not be exposed to the useful beam except for healing arts purposes and unless such exposure has been authorized by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Deliberate exposure for any of the following purposes is prohibited: DHS 157.74(1). . . All images, hard copy or electronic, shall be interpreted by a licensed practitioner for the patient record.”

After becoming aware of the code citations listed above, the WPTA Board of Directors authorized the WPTA President to seek a legal opinion on whether or not a licensed physical therapist in Wisconsin may order x-rays under state law and state rules and regulations.

In addition to the code citations above, the legal analysis found that Wisconsin state statute 462.04 states “A person who holds a license or limited x-ray machine operator permit under this chapter may not use diagnostic x-ray equipment on humans for diagnostic purposes unless authorized to do so by prescription or order of a physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a), a dentist licensed under s. 447.04 (1), a podiatrist licensed under s. 448.63, a chiropractor licensed under s. 446.02, an advanced practice nurse certified under s. 441.16 (2), or a physician assistant licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (f).”

This statute became law in 2009; unfortunately the WPTA was not aware of the drafting, consideration, or enactment of this legislation because the WPTA would have lobbied aggressively to have physical therapists included in the legislation. And in the event physical therapists had not been included in the law, the WPTA would have notified its members of the new law and its impact on physical therapist practice, especially in light of the legal opinion we received from DRL in 2005.

The WPTA believes that physical therapists should have the ability to refer patients and write orders for x-rays. Based on the education and training of physical therapists and in light of the role that physical therapists have as front line providers under direct access, data and evidence support that physical therapists are qualified to use x-rays as part of developing an overall physical therapy diagnosis and plan of care. Additional evidence supports that physical therapists order x-rays appropriately.

The Wisconsin delegation played an active role in last year’s APTA House of Delegates that included the introduction of an amendment that led to the following statement as part of the Association’s position statement on Diagnosis by Physical Therapists: “When indicated, physical therapists order appropriate tests, including but not limited to imaging and other studies, that are performed and interpreted by other health professionals. Physical therapists may also perform or interpret selected imaging or other studies.”

Next Steps

The WPTA is working on developing an action plan to consider legislative options to get physical therapists added to the list of licensed providers that may order x-rays in Wisconsin.

It is important to remember that the WPTA does not offer legal advice so specific legal questions should be directed to your own legal counsel. That being said, the purpose of this message is to inform members of updated legal information that the WPTA received regarding the legal authority for a licensed physical therapist to order x-rays in Wisconsin. We strongly believe that members have a right to know this information, which is why we are sharing it with you.

Stay tuned for more information. In the interim, feel free to contact the WPTA Chapter Office at 608-221-9191 or wpta@wpta.org if you have questions or need clarification regarding the content of this message.

2013 Spring Conference Poster Winners Announced

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Congratulations to the 2013 Student Research Poster Winners

The poster session at the Spring 2013 WPTA Conference was again a success. This year posters were presented by students and faculty from Carroll University, Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Onsite judging of the posters continued and the following student posters were awarded top honors:

In the Case Study Category:

1^st place – Effect of a homemade laser pointer feedback tool on kinematics of gain in a subject with Parkinson’s Disease. (Miller, Relly, VanZee, and Starsky; Marquette University).

2^nd place- Use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to alter kinematics of running in a heel striker. (Dietrick, Gregg, Manso, and Starsky; Marquette University)

In the Applied Science Category:

1^st place- Web-based therapeutic exercise resource center as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis. (Wille, Brooks, Beaulieu, Severson, and Heiderscheit; UW-Madison)

2^nd place – Hip flexor fatigue following submaximal concentric contraction and walking function post stroke. (Oullette, Rybar, Kuhnen, Walker, Schmit, Hunter and Hyngstrom; Marquette University)

In the Basic Science Category:

1^st place – Identifying a developmental trajectory of backward stepping across the first year of life: Clinical implications for work with infants. (Perez, Kolar, Riordan, and Moerchen; UW-Milwaukee).

2^nd place – Pain inhibits pain: The impact of age. (Coate, Hoffmesiter, Lemley, and Bement; Marquette University)

Thank you to the students, faculty, judges, and conference attendees who made this poster session a success!

Victoria Moerchen, PT, PhD

Chair, WPTA Research Committee

Call for Booth Volunteers for the Section Booth at PT2013

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Assisting with the Education Section's booth is a great way to volunteer and meet other therapists in your field. If you are interested in staffing the booth, please click here to sign up!

NCD 2/28/13 CE Committee Meeting Minutes

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North Central District – WPTA

CE Committee Meeting Minutes

February 28, 2013

CE Committee Members Present: Nicole Quarne, Wes Kurszewski, Dennis Kaster

Others: Dave Smith (District Secretary)

Discussion:

Vice Chair will head the continuing education (CE) committee
1. Will be responsible for leading the recruiting of members
Group numbers
Goal for an odd number, for sake of voting. Maximum of 5 members
Free entry to elected officials and CE committee members
Group members can convene and decide if a nominal charge is appropriate for a member due to unsatisfactory level of participation
Active participation in course recruitment, promotion and execution is expected
Host at least one course per year
Ethics and Jurisprudence to be held at least once every other year
Strive for courses to appeal to a variety of practice settings
Should be offered within range of $20-50 per CEU
APTA members should be offered a 30-50% discount.
Discounted course rates
Courses
Course rates

Future Meetings:

May 1, 2013

Submitted by NCD Secretary, Dave Smith, April 15, 2013

NCD 5/1/13 CE Committee Meeting Minutes

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North Central District – WPTA

CE Committee Meeting Minutes

May 1, 2013

CE Committee Members Present: Nicole Quarne, Wes Kurszewski, Dennis Kaster

Discussion:

Review of last meetings minutes

A) Define "good standing" for CE committee member

1) Attends at least 50% of meetings

2) Participates in logistics of CE course administration

II. New business

A) Cancellation policy for CE course

1) Fees

a) If cancel with at least 2 week notice, will be refunded full amount of registration fee, minus $50 for administrative fees.

b) If cancel with less than 2 week notice, will credit registration fee towards a future NCD sponsored course, minus $50 administrative fee.

- Will be tracked by Secretary/Treasurer

2) If NCD should cancel the course, for any reason, a complete refund will be issued

B) Previous courses

1) Nicole Quarne provided summary from Vestibular course from March, 2013.

C) Upcoming course

1) Differential Diagnosis with Bill Boissonnault PT, DHSc, DPT, FAAOMPT, FAPTA

a) October 18th, 2013 from 8 AM - 5 PM at The Waters Hotel and Conference Center in Minocqua

2) Future course ideas will need to have at least 50% agreement from the CE committee members to move forward.

D) Next NCD meeting CE topic

1) Two vestibular articles, CEU already approved

2) October meeting will be a discussion on Autonomous Practice, led by Dennis Kaster.

Future Meetings: TBD

Submitted by NCD Secretary, Dave Smith, May 10, 2013, for recorder of minutes, Wes Kurszewski