Episodes
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
The pandemic presented an opportunity for health care professions to provide telehealth services with soft rules in place. This gave both providers and payers time to study the impact and negotiate permanent laws and rules to guide digital health delivery in Illinois for the long term.
Two substantial pieces of legislation were passed that provide the pathway for delivering telehealth today. This program will provide an overview of these laws as well as information about the proposed rules that will guide the delivery of physical therapy through telehealth for Illinois.
Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director shares an update and information on "Telehealth Post Emergency Executive Orders in Illinois: What You Need to Know"
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Public, Private, Self-Insured Insurance Plans and Self Pay: The obligations to provide coverage and payment parity for telehealth services
- Patient's Right to Choose: The obligations of insurers and providers in ensuring patients receive the care they need
- Technology Requirements: Security, privacy, and HIPAA implications
- Telehealth Across State Borders: Who needs to be in Illinois, the provider or the patient when the service is delivered?
- Proposed PT rules and how they will enhance telehealth delivery in Illinois
About the Speaker
Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director, will present the information and provide time for participants to ask questions about implementing telehealth into practice. Colleen has served as both the executive director and a lobbyist for the association for the last 15 years and has helped negotiate key pieces of legislation for physical therapy including dry needling, direct access and now telehealth.
This program was originally recorded November 2, 2022.
You can even earn 1 hour of CE:
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
This course will review the new official position of APTA drafted and presented by IPTA which supports that nonpharmacologic blood pressure management is within the scope of physical therapy practice. Future implications of this motion for physical therapy practice will be discussed. Additionally, this course will provide a brief summary of the evidence regarding interventions for blood pressure management that are within the scope of practice for physical therapists.
Dr. Richard Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS shares his insight and expertise on "RC-9-22: Nonpharmacologic Blood Pressure Management For Physical Therapists"
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Understand the implications of RC 9-22 on physical therapy practice.
- Understand future advocacy goals regarding nonpharmacologic blood pressure management for physical therapy practice.
- Learn how to integrate evidence based interventions for blood pressure management into physical therapy practice.
About the Speaker
Richard Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Dr. Severin serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the coordinator of the bariatric surgery rehabilitation program at UIHealth. He is also a part-time clinical assistant professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University. His research and clinic practice interests include cardiorespiratory physiology, and obesity.
This program was originally recorded October 13, 2022.
You can even earn 1 hour of CE:
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
This #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture focuses on post operative total knee arthroplasty patients. Learn about common concerns patients face in the early rehab period. Participants will be able to identify some early and late complications and when to refer back to the surgeon. Learn of about the early weeks of rehab after total knee arthroplasty, and early warning signs for infection. Examples will be given of treating early arthrofibrosis as well as late arthrofibrosis. The speaker discusses the diagnostic work up for a painful total knee replacement and highlight some of the common problems that can occur after a knee replacement.
Dr. Bradley John Zarling, MD, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon shares his insight and expertise on "Evaluation of the Painful Total Knee Arthroplasty."
What to expect:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize early warning signs of complications after a knee replacement
- Describe different causes of pain after knee replacement
- Describe arthrofibrosis diagnosis and treatment options
About the Speaker:
Dr. Bradley John Zarling, MD, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon is a Chicago suburb native. He completed his medical school at The Chicago Medical School where he met his wife. After medical school he completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center where he was exposed to a wide range of orthopaedic trauma, sports injuries and complex arthroplasty surgery. He then specialized in total joint replacement at the University of Chicago where he focused on minimally invasive techniques, robotic assisted surgery and managing complex revision surgeries. His research has been published and presented at national meetings. He has received recognition for his outstanding contributions in the field of joint replacement and healthcare quality improvement.
Dr. Zarling and his wife now have 3 children. They are excited to be back in the Chicago suburbs and share their medical expertise.
Dr. Zarling's philosophy is to first educate his patients on their condition and then share in the decision making by offering the most advanced evidence based treatments
This program was originally recorded September 15, 2022.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
#THIRDTHURSDAY: Overview of Headache Evaluation for Physical Therapists (June 2022)
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
June is recognized as National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Headaches are among the most common disorders of the human nervous system and can often wreak havoc on a sufferer’s daily life. Headaches can cause pain in the neck, sinuses, face, and head and can last for hours or days. This #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture will review etiology and classification of headaches along with assessment and treatment options as it relates to physical therapy.
Dr. Smriti (Simi) Wagle, D.O. shares her insight and expertise on "Overview of Headache Evaluation for Physical Therapists."
What to expect:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the generators of head pain
- Classify common headache types along with potential etiologies
- Know the 'red flags' in a headache history
- Understand how to perform a headache focused exam
- Learn general understanding of physical therapy treatment options for headaches
About the Speaker:
Dr. Smriti (Simi) Wagle, D.O. is a practicing general neurologist at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. She completed her training in 2003 and sees patients in the outpatient along with inpatient setting, reads EEGs and also performs EMG/nerve conduction studies. She is originally from Iowa and did her undergraduate and medical school training there. She completed her neurology residency through the Michigan State Health System and then an EMG/neurophysiology fellowship through the Mayo Clinic Health System. Since completing her training, she has chosen to practice general neurology and cares for patients with seizures, strokes, Parkinson's, memory loss, neuropathy and headaches. She is an associate professor and the assistant clerkship director for Neurology at the Rosalind Franklin University Medical School. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading and cooking.
This program was originally recorded June 16, 2022.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Thursday May 26, 2022
#THIRDTHURSDAY: ACL-R Return to Play Readiness: In Kneed of an Update? (May 2022)
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures and reconstructions continue to impose a heavy financial and care burden on orthopedic and sports medicine providers internationally. Returning to sport safely and effectively has become a needed focal point for evidence based strategies to improve return to sport (RTS) from not only primary ACL injury but also following revision surgeries. Currently there is much heterogeneity and increasing confusion on markers for function in returning individuals post ACL Reconstruction (ACL-R). Previous time based criteria does not allow for a comprehensive description of athlete functional readiness prior to returning to sport/activity unrestricted. A more criterion based approach including: basic knee impairment measurements, muscle performance testing, dynamic knee control, hop performance, sport-specific/COD testing and subjective confidence outcome measures provide information on individual functional progression and monitoring. Evidence presented will hope to shed light on the need for these components of focus to allow clinicians to better determine individual readiness as they progress towards unrestricted play/activity.
Dr. Wade Soenksen, PT, DPT, ATC; Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy shares his insight and expertise on "ACL-R Return to Play Readiness: In Kneed of an Update?"
What to expect:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Review current clinician trends in determination of knee function prior to return to play (RTP) post ACL-R.
- Identify inconsistencies in clinical practice patterns of RTP testing compared to current evidence.
- Discuss evidence relating to testing characteristics of knee function for safe and effective RTP decision making post ACL-R.
- Overview of new and emerging concepts relating to knee function testing and monitoring to augment decision making for RTS.
- Discuss the integration of subjective psychological measures (ACL-RSI, TSK-11) with physical attributes of knee function to assist with mitigation of poor outcomes in RTS.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Wade Soenksen, PT, DPT, ATC; Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy is currently the lead Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer at the Carle ARC Physical Therapy Clinic. Prior to arriving in Champaign, Wade attended South College School of Physical Therapy earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (2017) and subsequently completed an Orthopedic Residency through Evidence in Motion at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in Austin, TX in 2018. He recently became Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS) in 2021. The Muscatine, IA native received his Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Physiology/Athletic Training from the University of Iowa in 2007 while assisting Hawkeye field hockey in his final year.
Dr. Soenksen then served as a Graduate Assistant with women’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, cheer and football at the University of Oregon from 2007-2009 receiving his Master of Science degree in Athletic Training. Upon leaving Eugene, Wade traveled to Seattle, WA to serve as Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Washington (2010-2015) providing services for their rowing, football, men’s soccer and softball teams.
Wade is a member of the NATA, APTA, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. He has specialized training in application of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), dry needling, spinal and peripheral joint manipulation. His clinical interests include clinical reasoning and integration of best evidence into practice, upper & lower extremity return to play and functional testing protocols.
Wade currently lives in Mahomet, IL with his wife Katey, daughter Lillie and their dog Roxy.
This program was originally recorded May 19, 2022.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
This course is designed to give physical therapy professionals and students a clinical update on Parkinson's Disease. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced clinician, you leave this program with an understanding of Parkinson's Disease and how you can be a better clinician to address all the important aspects in the care of patients with Parkinson's Disease. You will leave equipped with ideas on evidence-based examination and intervention techniques.
Sara Koveleski Kraut, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist shares her insight and expertise on "Clinical Update on Parkinson's Disease - What You Need To Know."
What to expect:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease and how it effects rehabilitation progression and outcomes
- Review evidence-based tools to optimize the efficiency for proper assessment of Parkinson's Disease
- Discuss evidence-based PT intervention and treatment techniques of Parkinson’s Disease to enhance functional outcomes
About the Speaker:
Sara Koveleski Kraut, PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She is the owner of and maintains clinical practice at Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services in Park Ridge, IL. She and her team specialize in physical therapy for people with neurologic, orthopedic, and vestibular conditions. Dr. Kraut is an Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. She travels nationally for North American Seminars providing continuing education courses and having educated thousands of PTs and OTs almost 20 years, specifically for Pilates in Rehabilitation and the Evaluation and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. She is a certified Pilates Instructor, an AFAA-certified Group Exercise Instructor, and an ACE-certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Kraut’s research combines her interest of exercise and physical activity with older adults and has presented at several conferences nationally and internationally.
This program was originally recorded April 21, 2022.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
This course will provide attendees with a review of the evidence for the early detection of infants at high risk of cerebral palsy and our role as physical therapists within the Illinois Early Intervention program. We will review core knowledge of early detection principles and assessments and discuss how and why PTs should consider using these assessments in early intervention. This course will also provide a review of case studies, implementation, and discuss advocacy opportunities.
Alison Liddle PT, MPP, Pediatric Clinical Specialist shares her insight and expertise on "Early Intervention and Early Detection: A Discussion on Implementing Best Practice in 2022."
What to expect:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Be able to discuss why early detection of cerebral palsy is important.
- Identify Early Detection strategies using the International Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Understand Illinois Early Intervention eligibility criteria and how to use early detection assessments in the context of Illinois Early Intervention evaluations and assessments.
- Identify evidence-based interventions for children 0-2 years of age with or at high risk for Cerebral Palsy.
- Identify strategies for advocacy of best practices in Early Intervention.
About the Speaker:
Alison Liddle PT, MPP, Pediatric Clinical Specialist received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1998 from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago in 2004. Alison is the founder and CEO of M Street pediatric Therapy, which provides home-based pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to infants and children throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Alison and her team are currently the clinical research team for the I-ACQUIRE study and project INITIATE. I-ACQUIRE is investigating interventions for children with hemiplegia, and project INITIATE is exploring community collaborations to improve developmental outcomes of high-risk infants.
This program was originally recorded February 17, 2022.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Monday Aug 30, 2021
EXTRA CREDITS: Leveraging Partnerships to Thrive Not Just Survive
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Clinical education is an essential component of physical therapy education and it takes place in complex settings where clinical instructors are already under pressure to perform. Physical therapy student stress is often high during the transition from the classroom to the clinic. Clinical instructor stress may be elevated too as they enter these short-term high stakes relationships with students.
During this educational session, we will explore how the concept of resilience may inform clinical education practices to maximize student and CI wellness during clinical education experiences. Strategies to promote student and clinical instructor resilience and reduce burnout will be discussed. Presenters will use lecture format and engage participates through polls, chats, and discussion.
Leaders of IPTA's Clinical Education Special Interest Group (CESIG) share their insight and expertise on "Leveraging Partnerships to Thrive Not Just Survive: Resilience & Wellness in CI-Student Relationships."
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of resilience and how it may relate to physical therapy students and clinical instructors in clinical education.
- Describe how concepts of resilience can be used to inform clinical education practices.
- Identify strategies that clinical educators and physical therapy students may use to reduce or manage stress during transitions and/or difficult experiences and prevent burnout.
About the Speakers
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Paul Bissler, PT, DPT, OCS is the Resource Clinician for Outpatient Physical Therapy at Loyola University Medical Center where he has been employed since 2010. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency in orthopaedic physical therapy at Loyola University Medical Center in 2012. He is a board certified orthopaedic specialist and an APTA certified clinical instructor. He is the SCCE for the outpatient physical therapy clinical education program at Loyola which offers more than 50 clinical education experiences annually. |
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Kristine (Tina) Chase, PT, DPT, PCS is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Chase is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS) through the American Board of Physical therapy Specialties (ABPTS). She has worked extensively with children of all ages in outpatient pediatric clinics and as an early intervention provider in Illinois and Indiana. Dr. Chase gained experience with clinical education as a site coordinator of clinical education, clinical instructor and program director of a PTA program. She has served as an item-writer for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam and currently serves as an on-site reviewed for the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). |
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Seth Kress, PT, DPT, OCS: Instructor and Co-Director of Clinical Education at Midwestern University’s PT Program, received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 2001 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 from Rosalind Franklin University. Mr. Kress has over 17 years of experience at Loyola University Medical Center, an outpatient hospital based setting, treating patients with orthopedic, vestibular, amputation and neurological diagnoses. He was involved with the development of a concussion rehabilitation program at Loyola and has experience in the clinical management of physical therapists and as a SCCE. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Education and Orthopedic Sections and is a credentialed clinical instructor. Mr. Kress is an active member of the IPTA and holds multiple positions within the IPTA including being the Academic Vice Chair of the Clinical Education Special Interest Group. His research interests include clinical education, professionalism of DPT students, concussion rehabilitation, sports physical therapy including rehabilitation of the throwing athletes and golf rehabilitation. |
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Cori Zook-Arquines, PT, Master of Health Professions Education, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, is Director of Clinical Education at Northwestern University Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences program where she has been employed since 2016. She earned her Bachelor of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001, completed a Master of Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2015, and is pursuing her Doctor of Education at the University of St. Augustine. She is a certified lymphedema therapist and an APTA credentialed clinical instructor. She has provided acute care services at the University of Illinois Hospital since 2001. Her research interests include topics in clinical education such as remediation and interprofessional education. |
This program was originally recorded August 24, 2021.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE:
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Geriatric syndromes are clusters of symptoms commonly seen within the older adult population. While most clinicians are familiar with the basic concepts of polypharmacy, neglect/abuse, malnutrition, and failure to thrive, the extent to which these phenotypes affect our patient care are rarely considered, even by seasoned healthcare professionals. Furthermore, failure to identify, manage, and integrate interventions to address these problems within our patient populations can result in poor patient outcomes, limited sustainable progress, and unsuccessful carryover of intervention. This results in patients who are ineffectively managed and become frequent fliers within the system. This course will include a lecture component and case studies to promote understanding of geriatric syndromes and the role of the physical therapist in managing them to promote best patient care and overall outcomes.
Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, CEEAA; Sally Fisher, PT, DPT; and Mitchelle Calderon, PT, DPT share their insight and expertise on "Geriatric Syndromes 2.0: Identification, Clinical Management, and the Role of the Physical Therapist".
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Compare and contrast 4 common geriatric syndromes to effectively identify them within the older adult population.
- Appraise and apply how each syndrome commonly manifests within the context of patient case scenarios.
- Distinguish how each phenotype can impact patient outcomes, progress, and carryover of intervention.
- Design and prescribe appropriate interventions to manage the root causes of each syndrome.
About the Speakers
Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) is actively and thoroughly dedicated to promoting best care practices for older adults in all care settings. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) as well as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS). As an active member of APTA Geriatrics, Heidi serves as the Secretary for the AGPT Balance and Falls Special Interest Group, as the APTA Geriatrics Illinois State Advocate. She is also the Secretary of the IPTA Geriatrics Special Interest Group. Dr. Moyer is an Adjunct Professor at Governors State University and works at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale. She has experience teaching at both the national and state levels through IPTA Revitalize, #ThirdThursday, and Extra Credit as well as Combined Sections Meeting and National Student Conclave as well as various other online formats through APTA Geriatrics and Evidence in Motion. Heidi is excited to continue the conversation on geriatric syndromes, which she presented on last year as an Extra Credit program through IPTA.
Sally Fisher, PT, DPT United Kingdom, born and bred, Sally graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1992, with a Masters in Medical Science in 2002. With 7 years of practice in England and 20+ years in the United States, she has worked in a variety of settings including acute, outpatient, home health, in-patient rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing. After graduating in 2013 with her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Utica College, Sally served a term with the Specialized Academy of Content Experts (SACE). Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) in 2009 and renewed in 2019, obtained the Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults in 2015 and LSVT big certification in 2013. Sally has been an APTA member since 1996, with IPTA and Geriatric Section membership for the past 17 years. Sally now lives in Bloomington IL, where 2 children have already graduated from Illinois State University and works at a Continuing Care Retirement Facility (CCRF). Her goal for the next term as the GeriSIG vice chair is to strengthen membership and the physical therapy geriatric community that are committed to providing effective and efficient care. .
Mitchelle Calderon, PT, DPT Born and raised in the Philippines, Mitchelle graduated from Silliman University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, and a Masters of Public Health in 2004. She migrated to the United States in 2005 and has worked at Marshall Browning Hospital in Southern Illinois up to the present. She obtained her Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (CEEAA) in 2009 and Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) in 2011. She completed her t-DPT in 2016 from A.T. Still University. Mitchelle has been an APTA, IPTA, and Geriatric Section member since 2010. She lives in Du Quoin, Il with her husband, 12 y/o daughter, and 8 y/o son. Her goal as part of the Geri SIG executive committee is to work with the team to provide information and network with PTs, PTAs, and students whose passion is working with the older adults.
This program was originally recorded August 12, 2021.
You can even earn 2 hours of CE:
- Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
- Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
- Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award. If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Mobilizing PT Clinician Research: Opportunities, Collaborations, and Challenges
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
The purpose of this course is to provide practicing clinicians with an overview of some practical tips to consider when developing and implementing a research project in the clinic. We will begin with formulation of a focused research question. Examples of alternatives to traditional research studies will be provided as well as suggestions to successfully balance the daily demands faced by clinicians with the tasks required to develop and execute a research project. Guidance on the development of alternative research methods such as, a case report, case series, retrospective study, and quality improvement projects will be provided. The course will also present ideas to assist with the successful writing of a research grant and abstract worthy of acceptance. Practical examples of the implementation of some of these strategies will be included.
Researchers Donna Zielke PT, MPT; Giovanni Berardi, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS; and Breanna (Bre) Reynolds PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT share their insight and expertise on "Mobilizing PT Clinician Research: Opportunities, Collaborations, and Challenges."
What to expect:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of strategies (mentors, collaborators) to balance demands of a clinical caseload with participation in a research project.
- Understand how to streamline an idea or clinical problem to a focused research question.
- Describe key components of a research grant proposal, such as the IPTF grant.
- Explain the process of moving an interesting clinical case to a written case report.
- Compare various research methodologies that can be conducted in a clinical setting such as case report, case series, retrospective study, and quality improvement projects.
- Identify the key components of a well written abstract.
About the Researchers:
Donna Zielke, PT, MPT is a physical therapist and the program lead clinician for the Center of Excellence in Gait, Balance and Falls Prevention at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, IL. Donna has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist and in rehabilitation service roles to include direct patient care, education, research and program development. Donna is an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University in the program in Physical Therapy. She has published as well as presented, both locally and nationally, on a variety of topics to include balance, community mobility, technology, and outcome measures. Donna holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Northwestern University.
Dr. Giovanni Berardi, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS received a DPT from Rosalind Franklin University and has focused professionally in the management of chronic pain. He completed PhD training at Marquette University with research directed towards understanding the influence of biopsychosocial factors and resistance exercise on perceived pain and fatigue, experimental pain sensitivity, and performance fatigability in people with fibromyalgia. He is currently a postdoctoral scholar within the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa where his research is focusing on investigating metabolomic changes in people with chronic pain and using large datasets to identify clinically meaningful biosignatures predictive of the transition to chronic pain.
Dr. Breanna (Bre) Reynolds PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT is a Physical Therapist who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Bradley University (2001) and then completed a post-professional DPT, orthopaedic manual therapy residency, and fellowship through the Ola Grimsby Institute. She completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Therapy (2018) with Nova Southeastern University; her dissertation examined the effect of cervical spine thrust joint manipulation on individuals with temporomandibular disorder. Dr. Reynolds began teaching entry-level DPT education full-time in 2014 with Bradley University, primarily teaching in the areas of orthopaedic physical therapy evaluation and treatment, functional anatomy, applied exercise, administration and professional issues, differential diagnosis, and supervised research. Her current clinical research interests include orthopaedic and manual therapy topics with a special emphasis on the TMD population. Academic research interests include hybrid accelerated models of education for physical therapists. Dr. Reynolds maintains clinical practice with Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Peoria, Illinois, and has worked in an outpatient orthopaedic setting since 2001. Dr. Reynolds is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA); she is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). She currently serves as Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Research at South College DPT program in Knoxville, TN.
This program was originally recorded July 8, 2021.
NO CE is awarded for this recorded spotlight on research. Its purpose is to provide practicing clinicians with an overview of some practical tips to consider when developing and implementing a research project in the clinic.