August/September 2009

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 2 7/28/09 1:57:47 PM Illinois Physical Therapy Association • www.ipta.org CONTENTS Features: From the Editor By Jennifer Ryan, PT, MS, DPT, CCS Employer Sponsored Membership Program 5 The ABCs of PTs 8 Members Mentoring Members 10 “This is the issue that I, as Editor, 2009 PTA Caucus Meeting Summary 12 like to use as an opportunity to FUNfitness 2009 14 inspire you to address colleagues Ill. Delegation Attends 2009 House who are not members.” of Delegates in Baltimore 16 APTA Student Assembly 17 his issue of PT Priority is unique in that it is our annual issue that is mailed to 2009 Poster Presentations 18 all licensed PT’s and PTA’s. This is the issue that I, as Editor, like to use as an IPTA 2009 Fall Conference opportunity to inspire you to address colleagues who are not members. Whether Brochure 19-22 T your style is to express anger, frustration, encouragement or guilt we need your help in Advanced Proficiency for PTAs 23 getting to each of those licensed people who need to fulfill their professional obligation Your License — more than a piece by being connected to issues that are pertinent to the growth of and threats to our profes- of paper hung on the wall 24 sion. If you are angry, it may be because we have not achieved direct access through Ill. Physical Therapy Licensing and Medicare and other legislative gains because our very strong Political Action Committee Disciplinary Board Welcomes Two (PAC) cannot state that they represent a majority of our profession when they are trying New Members 25 to move legislation forward that benefits our patients and betters our reimbursement. If The Search for Professional/Life Balance 26 you are frustrated, it may be because your dues have paid to facilitate the many gains Have You Considered Board Certification that APTA and IPTA have made, yet everyone who holds the license of PT or PTA as the next step...? 30 benefits from their hard work, funded by you. If you are inclined to offer encourage- IPTA FAQ’s 37 ment, I am glad that you are willing to foster the change in behavior rather than extract Move Forward: The New “Brand” it from someone, you may want to speak to all of the continuing education, mentoring, of Physical Therapy 38 networking and speaking opportunities you can gain as a result of being a member of APTA and IPTA. And last, but not least, there are those of you were raised to under- Columns and Departments: stand how effective guilt and peer pressure can be in the design of a persuasive argu- From the Editor 3 ment. Like all of the other types, you have a host of facts and figures at your disposal President’s Message 4 to use as you see fit. Phrases like, “riding someone else’s coattails,” and “shirking your From the Executive Director 6 responsibilities,” come to mind when approaching someone on this topic using the guilt tactic. Regardless of your style, it is imperative that you impress upon people that we Community: are all bettered by joining APTA and IPTA. The greater our numbers, the better chance Welcome New Members 34 we have in being heard in the great changes with the upcoming healthcare reform. The Member Spotlight 34 greater our numbers, the better chance we have in acquiring unrestricted direct access Dateline 32-33 in all 50 states. The greater our numbers, we can be a collective voice to represent the IPTA Calendar 35 public, and their need for access to healthcare that is efficient and performed by licensed professionals when necessary. As you read through this issue we have reports from the House of Delegates, work-life balance ideas and resources for you to examine to determine if you are ready to chal- lenge yourself and seek Board Certification or Advanced Proficiency. As always please Illinois Physical Therapy Association be sure to write a letter to the Editor if you need to communicate any suggestions for 300 E. 5th Avenue Station, Suite 430 how we can make PT Priority better for you. n Naperville, IL 60563 www.ipta.org Tel: 630-904-0101 Fax: 630-904-0102 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS E-mail: [email protected] Academy of Lymphatic Studies...... 23 Home Bound Healthcare...... 9 A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association PT PRIORITY is the official magazine of the Illinois Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers...... 39 Klose Training...... 7 Physical Therapy Association. Articles express the Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine Services.... 27 Midwestern University...... 15 authors’ views and are not necessarily the official Advanced Therapy & Rehab...... 31 Northwestern University...... 5 policy of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. Advertisements accepted by PT PRIORITY do not Athletico...... Back Cover Northern Illinois University...... 29 imply endorsement of products and/or services. ATI Physical Therapy...... 2 OMPT...... 15 PT PRIORITY is published 6 times a year by the Centegra Health System...... 8 Physical Sciences Institute...... 25 Illinois Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Central Dupage Hospital...... 11 Rausch and Associates...... 35 Community Physical Therapy...... 36 Rosalind Franklin University...... 27 © by Illinois Physical Therapy Association. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without Hands On Technology...... 13 Silver Cross Hospital...... 29 written permission. 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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 3 7/28/09 1:57:48 PM PT Priority • August/September 2009 President’s Message By Peter McMenamin, PT, MS, OCS

The Stakes Could Not Be Higher!

“Is there any physical therapist out there who thinks s we go to press, the physical therapy profession is gearing up As I write these words, the for what may be a make-or-break campaign to maintain our reform plan details coming out of healthcare reform Amomentum in realizing Vision 2020. Washington are still sparse. But will not affect The nation’s eyes and ears are all on healthcare reform. The sharp APTA Government Affairs has elbows of lobbyists are sharper than ever as every healthcare interest recruited new personnel to the task him or her?” group scrambles to get their “seat at the table” where critical decisions and has mobilized our profession’s will be made. financial and intellectual resources like never before to make sure the voices of physical therapists and The stakes for physical therapy could not be higher! physical therapy patients are heard in Washington. The details can be Will payment for physical therapist services continue their present found at WWW.APTA.org. downward trend, which, if not reversed, could devastate the profes- The stakes could not be higher. Is there any physical therapist out sion? there who thinks healthcare reform will not affect him or her? Can you afford to let one third of your colleagues do the heavy lifting Will consumer access to physical therapy be assured? while two thirds sit on the sidelines hoping to reap the benefits? • Or will physicians succeed in grabbing this opportunity to rees- Is there anyone so out of touch with reality who questions the rel- tablish control over other healthcare professionals such as physical evance of membership in APTA in this time of revolutionary change? therapists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and others? If not APTA, what other organization is going to make sure our pro- • The “Medical Home” is a wonderful healthcare reform idea for fession is heard. Therapists who are not members at this crucial time team practice. But will medical homes be corrupted into a mecha- are ignoring their own best interest, and missing the opportunity of a nism for excess hierarchical control, at the expense of patients? lifetime to influence a process that will impact their professional life for decades. Will conflict of interest be wrung out of the system, The most exciting changes in healthcare in your lifetime are about as it needs to be? to occur. Like never before we need solidarity in numbers. Like • Or will it merely “walk across the street” into a “reformed” health- never before, APTA needs the moral support, the awareness, and the care system, infecting the new system (like a bad virus) with the financial support (membership dues!) of every PT and PTA licensee same kind of overutilization and commercialization which plagued in the nation. our existing system? This is not a time to tolerate apathy or ignorance regarding our professional future. Please press every non-member colleague to belly up to the professional bar and pay their dues with the rest of us, Will “bundled payments” effectively lower costs? so our profession will have the resources to compete in the toughest • Or will they be merely a mechanism that facilitates unfair distribu- environment we have ever faced. tion of payments based on who has clout within healthcare? • Will “bundled payments” put physical therapists and their patients at the mercy of large hospital systems and physician groups further- Professionally yours, ing their own private interests? • What would be the prospects for physical therapy under such a system? Peter J. McMenamin, PT,MS,OCS President, IPTA

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 4 7/28/09 1:57:48 PM Illinois Physical Therapy Association • www.ipta.org Make an Investment Consider Participation in the IPTA’s Employer Sponsored Membership Program

he Illinois Physical Therapy Association’s Employer and enhancement resources. An investment in the IPTA’s Employer Sponsored Membership Program is an excellent oppor- Sponsored Membership Program is an investment in a strong, con- tunity for employers to become more competitive in a fident, and competent staff. For more information and registration challenging market. Physical therapists are in high demand form please go to www.ipta.org. n andT short supply – by participating in the Employer Sponsored Membership Program, employers strengthen their recruiting tools and benefit packages for current employees. The IPTA recognizes the following In addition to the positive support of an association which encour- organizations for their dedicated support ages a progressive, professional culture, employers will enjoy dis- to the advancement of the counts on Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) advertising Physical Therapy profession. opportunities, recognition and a link to their workplace from www. ipta.org, publicity in the IPTA’s annual IPTA Directory and a sub- Dynamic Physical Therapy scription to the bimonthly PT Priority magazine. Employers must sup- www.dynamicphystherapy.com port 100% of at least three employee’s memberships to secure these excellent benefits. Central Illinois Physical Therapy IPTA membership assists employees in gaining the expertise www.centralillinoispt.com needed to produce great outcomes for patients and great results for the organizations they represent. Employers can count on IPTA Functional Therapy and Rehabilitation members to have an awareness of the issues and trends facing physi- www.functionaltherapy.net cal therapy on the local and national front, the resources to stay at the forefront of the therapy industry with respect to practice, compli- ance, and reimbursement, and access to key program development

Invites Applicants to apply Two Full Time Faculty Positions Instructor/Assistant Professor in Assistant Professor and Associate Orthopedic Physical Therapy Chair of Clinical Practice x 12-month, non-tenure tract x 12-month, non-tenure tract x Post-professional doctorate or DPT x Masters or academic doctorate in degree related discipline x Clinical specialist in orthopedic or x Experience in clinical leadership sports physical therapy x Illinois state physical therapy licensure x Clinical or academic teaching x Create clinical practice opportunities experience to complement the research and x Illinois state physical therapy licensure education components of DPTHMS x Team teaching in musculoskeletal, kinesiology and related courses x Interest in clinical research

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Link to full position descriptions can be found at http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nupthms

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This was the one health care facilities. » My Resumé/CV Education Coordinator » My Career Postings that didn’t get away and, much to the delight of not only dad but his Another one of our new partners is North Central College. » Refer a Friend friends, was the largest catch of the day. That one fantastic day was Through state funding we have been able to secure additional staffing definitely the product of “luck”. resources for the office by means of paid internships. Not only has In May I was informed that this been a tool to increase productivity, it has also provided us with “In the new and the APTA intended to recognize the opportunity to work with peers of our up and coming PT and changing world of our chapter with the Inspirational PTA professionals. We have a new perspective and awareness of the Large Chapter Award at PT2009. challenges facing the young adults of today with regard to workforce Linda Miller social media, finding This annual award is presented to issues, student debt, and social change. Communications Assistant the component showing evidence A colleague reminded me of a quote from Philas of Alexandria: the correct platform of the most significant and mea- “Be kind to those you meet, for everyone is fighting a great battle.” to communicate with surable improvement or progress By continuing to reach out and develop sustainable relationships in one or more areas during the built on mutual trust and understanding, we will continue to fill our our members and past year. toolbox with what is needed to further advance our mission. And Thomas Groves APTA President Scott Ward someday, very soon, it may take everything in it to fight one very Bookkeeper others presented a explained that this recognition was important battle. We will embrace this challenge with enthusiasm significant challenge attributed to our chapter’s accom- and confidence of victory. plishments in improving member Powered by YourMembership.com® :: Legal/Privacy to our organization.” communications via our website. Best, In the new and changing world Colleen Flannery of social media, finding the correct IPTA Executive Director platform to communicate with our members and others presented a significant challenge to our organization. We embraced this chal- lenge and launched our new, community based website in July, 2008. www.IPTA.org is an interactive platform that allows safe and easy communication by and between our members. Peter Mcmenamin, Now the award was a positive outcome of the hard work put into IPTA President, our website, but certainly not the intended result. It is actually just accepts the http://www.ipta.org/?page=staff Page 1 of 1 a tool to add to our communications toolbox. And sometimes, like Inspirational Large fishing, it takes everything in your tool (or tackle) box, to get results. Chapter Award from APTA President What is in the IPTA communications tool box? Scott Ward during Well besides our “inspirational” web site, through outreach to the PT2009 other organizations with similar purpose, it is filled with a network President’s that is proving to be valuable resources as we move forward in our Luncheon in mission. Baltimore, MD. One such resource is Clint Parram, of the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA). In 2008, the APTA and OSHA created an alli-

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IDFPR tions – the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Illinois Department of Financial Virgin Islands. These high-stakes exams assess the basic entry-level and Professional Regulation competence for first time licensure or registration as a PT or PTA “IDFPR is committed to protecting Illinois citizens in their dealing within the 53 jurisdictions.” www.fsbpt.org with the industries and professions that IDFPR regulates and licenses. IDFPR licenses over 1 million professionals in approximately 100 CAPTE industries. IDFPR is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and Commission on Accreditation three divisions that represent the agency’s various functions and activ- in Physical Therapy Education ities: The Division of Banking, The Division of Financial Institutions, “The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and The Division of Professional Regulation.” www.idfpr.com (CAPTE) is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher FSBPT Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs. “Licensing authorities and their Federation of State Boards of Although appointed by the APTA Board of Directors, CAPTE Physical Therapy strive to protect the public by providing service functions independently in all its actions, including program accredi- and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy tation status decisions. Physical therapy education accreditation is practice. a peer review mechanism designed to assure educational quality.” The Federation’s vision is that the organization will achieve a high http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CAPTE3 level of public protection through a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards in physical therapy, effective tools and systems WCPT to assess entry-level and continuing competence, and public and pro- World Confederation of Physical Therapists fessional awareness of resources for public protection. “The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) is the The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy develops and sole international organisation representing physical therapists world- administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for wide. It is dedicated to promoting the profession and improving both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in 53 jurisdic- global health.” www.wcpt.org n

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By Laurel White

avigating the professional world can, at times, be a al – individuals who take the initiative to give back to their profession daunting task. Regulations, by-laws, licensure and and help others realize their full potential in serving the Association other issues of professional import can overwhelm and the general public. any hard-working professional attempting to juggle Individuals interested in serving as mentors must compose a per- development, practice, and personal life. In the event sonal statement and complete an application form to be submitted to Nthat these elements become seemingly insurmountable, the American Women’s Initiatives. Application materials are then transferred to cre- Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recommends securing a men- ate a mentor profile, available for perusal by prospective protégés. tor. According the APTA web site, many experts equate career Mentor profiles are available on Members Mentoring Members success with mentorship – the presence of an individual willing to directory lists, online at www.apta.org and in hard copy via the support and encourage another’s career development. Women’s Initiatives office (800-999-2782, ext. 8596). Mentor profiles Following a statement by the Department of Labor that a lack of include contact information, practice area, the mentor’s self-selected mentoring may result in an “organizational or attitudinal barrier” to areas of expertise and the mentor’s personal statement. The APTA asserts that the MMM program does not directly match mentors and protégés, but “The APTA encourages rather provides this extensive mentor informa- tion so that protégés may choose the mentor they physical therapy feel will be most beneficial to them. The mentor/ professionals to take protégé relationship is “voluntary,” meaning that “either party is free to terminate the relationship advantage of this at any time,” ensuring that protégés can guarantee excellent opportunity a productive relationship and that the relationship remains casual, yet professional. for proven success The APTA encourages physical therapy profes- in professional sionals to take advantage of this excellent opportuni- ty for proven success in professional development. development.” In addition to the MMM service for profession- als, the APTA proudly provides SMART for physi- cal therapy students. SMART (Student Mentoring: success in the working world – especially for women – the APTA’s Achieving and Reaching Together) is a component of the MMM Women’s Initiatives committee instated a program to secure a mentor program in which students mentor their peers. Peer mentoring has for every member of the APTA. proven to be quite successful, encouraging a greater understanding of The APTA’s Members Mentoring Members (MMM) program is a day-to-day programs, experiences, and stresses for the mentor and a free APTA member benefit (available only to members) that seeks to greater willingness to share problems in the protégé. serve as a resource for leadership, career, and professional develop- According to the APTA, SMART takes advantage of the best ele- ment. MMM also seeks to enhance recruitment and retention efforts, ments of an educational setting – community defined by “guidance, foster growth in physical therapy practice, education, and research, networking, interaction with peers, and faculty relationships.” Student and model professionalism for students, new professionals, experi- mentoring builds on these ideals to create a sense of community enced professionals, PTs, and PTAs. in which individuals feel supported, acknowledged, and validated. The MMM program is “informal and flexible,” according to the According to experts, students engaging in peer-mentor relation- APTA, and is ideal for pairing experienced physical therapy profes- ships are often more likely to employ “collaborative survival skills.” sionals with individuals “who have similar interests but lack experi- More information about SMART is available on the APTA web site, ence” or who may be “someone thinking about entering a practice www.apta.org. specialty, someone seeking advice about advancement in their cur- Through both MMM and SMART, the APTA hopes to encour- rent practice or education setting or setting up a private practice, a PT age a spirit of cooperation and interconnectivity between physical practitioner re-entering the profession or facing burnout, or clinicians therapy students and professionals, a spirit which will surely lead moving into or out of the education arena.” to a brighter, more productive future for the profession of physical The APTA considers mentors exemplars of the helping profession- therapy, its practitioners, and its patients. n

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rientation was held Saturday, June 6, 2009 with guest • There is inconsistent direction and/or availability of supervision speaker R. Scott Ward, APTA President. He addressed from physical therapists which may result in over- or under-utiliza- Scheduling Ohealth care reform and his continued support for the PT/ tion of services; PTA team. One suggestion he made was a satisfaction survey to show • Interventions that require knowledge/skills not obtained in PTA the team is cost effective with measurable outcomes and to send it to educational programs are directed to the PTA, inconsistent with 3rd party payers as a way to combat any payers reluctant to pay for APTA positions. PTA services. “PTA Services” is a new department within APTA and is headed • Discussion on RCs for the 2009 House of Delegates. by Janet Crosier. As her first task at this year’s meetings, she asked for The following individuals were elected to leadership positions in Documentation input from all of the PTA Caucus Members to address any concerns the PTA Caucus and installed to begin their terms at the close of the so that she may better represent the Physical Therapist Assistants of 2009 House of Delegates: • Fast Compliant Clinical Documentation the Association. The meeting brought forth discussions about reim- bursement, PTAs in leadership roles as well as many other topics Chief Delegate: David Emerick (VA) • Charge Suggestion and Code Correction related to the PTA. There is a developing plan for a task force, which Delegates: Carrie Perkins (AZ) • Patient and Insurance Billing will be developing, and sending out a survey to members and non- John Linberger (CA) Accounting members to gather more information on what services are wanted. Alternate Delegate: Paul Purdue (WA) • 3rd Party Invoicing The business meeting and elections were held Sunday, June 7, Nominating Comm: Tony Hall (NE) 2009 with guest speaker Shawne Soper, Speaker of the House, who • Paper and Electronic Claim Submission described her leadership pathway and provided updates related to the The following individuals were acknowledged for completion of 2009 House of Delegates. their terms: • Practice Productivity Reports John Linberger (CA), Chief Delegate Old Business • Multi-Clinical Practice Management Software • Discussion about RC 14-08 Identification of the Role of the Michael Davis (IA), Alternate Delegate Enterprise Manager Physical Therapist Assistant in 2020 included the following recom- Nancy Brox Koftan (KS), Delegate • Treatment Encounter Note mendations for the Task Force on PTA Post Entry-level Educational Luke Markert (TX), Nominating Committee Chair Pathways: • Patient Tracking and Reminders • Develop and test best practice models relative to PTA utilization; In honor of the 40th anniversary of the first graduating • Electronic Remittance Advice • Develop educational/career pathways that are meaningful and will class of PTAs in 1969, the PTA Caucus collected and donated be directed toward excellence; and $27,000 to the PT PAC! Way to go PTAs! WE ROCK! Administrator • Auto Payment Posting The PTA Caucus Representatives participated in their indi- • Develop more meaningful recognition of advanced proficiency in vidual chapter caucuses, interview groups, and were recog- • Clinic Audit Reports each area of physical therapist practice. nized this year with special seating arranged in the gallery of • Full vote discussion the House. It was an awesome group, as usual, and I am proud • Optimized for Ultramobile PCs • PTA Caucus will pursue a by-law change in the 2010 House of to be associated with such a professional group of my peers. Delegates for a full vote at the chapter level. We in IL are fortunate to have so much support for the PTA from the PT community, be sure to thank a PT you know. n • PTA Caucus Representatives shared reactions in their chapter del- egations to the proposed bylaw change. • PTA Caucus Delegates and the Full Vote Committee will address the stated reasons for resisting the bylaw change and provided the PT Priority PTA Caucus Representatives with educational talking points. Hits YOUR New Business • Mega Issue Discussion: Unwarranted Variation in Practice Target Market. • Additional information germane to the issue that could be added to the knowledge base: To Advertise Call Ray Dickey • PTA feedback that patients with less rehabilitation potential are (609) 655-2000 frequently directed to the PTA; E-mail:[email protected] 12 Salt Creek Lane Suite 105 Hinsdale, IL 60521 866-562-8413 www.rehabsoftware.com

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By Gail Huber, PT, PhD

ore than 3,700 Special Olympics athletes from across Illinois competed in 6 sports at the Summer Games on June 12-14 at Illinois State University in Normal. For the third consecutive year a cadre of volunteers offered APTA’s FUNfitness on Saturday the 13th. This year beautiful weather welcomed theM 6 physical therapists and 17 students. A steady stream of participants had everyone busy, by day’s end we had per- formed fitness assessments for over 74 athletes, their families and coaches. FUNfitness activities include screens for range of motion, strength, balance and endurance. Identified impairments are noted and each athlete receives a booklet which is used to individualize exercise recommendations. It is a wonderful experience to work with the athletes who are so proud of their medals and athletic accomplishments. Students get experi- ence practicing screening skills on athletes presenting with a wide range of age, function, and intellectual ability. IPTA members and students from University of Illinois at Chicago, Bradley University, and Northwestern University participated. Steve Tippett and Brenda Pratt from Bradley, Gail Huber (FUNfitness Coordinator) and Bill Healey from Northwestern were assisted by local clinicians Gretchen Meyer, and Krista Sheppard. Returning student volunteers were Tom Rosinski, Monica Schroff from UIC and Wardhani, Tirtianto from Bradley. Attending for the first time were Dorothy Fernandez, John Flickinger, Amy Scales, Brittany Swint, Sarah Thoele also from Bradley and Northwestern students Iwana Bohenek, Jenny Burns, Emily Carter, Ilea Knez, Dan Loch, Ryan Pelo, Melissa Perret, Emily Rust, and Jenny Schachner, Clinicians interested in receiving referrals for athletes will be interested in participating in the Special Olympics health care Provider Directory which enables patients to find health care providers in their area willing to treat patients with intel- lectual disabilities. If you are interested in enrolling go to www.specialolym- pics.org. Use the search function to find Healthy Athletes, there you will find a link to the Provider Directory. n

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Illinois Delegation Attends 2009 House of Delegates in Baltimore: Chief Delegate’s Report to Membership — House of Delegates, 2009

By Patti Naylor, PT, MS Chief Delegate

he Chapter’s 20-member delegation participated in activi- ties of the APTA’s House of Delegates (HOD) in Baltimore, MD, June 7-10th. IPTA member Babette Sanders, PT, MS, again served the House of Delegates as APTA Secretary. LouiseT Dolvig, PTA, IPTA Physical Therapist Assistant Director, represented physical therapist assistant members in the PTA Caucus June 6-8th. Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director, was also in Baltimore during this time attending programming for chapter executives. In addition to the usual HOD activities of candidate interviews, 2009 House of Delegates. elections, and motion deliberations, this year’s House included a “mega-issue” discussion on unwarranted variations in physical thera- pist practice, in which delegates had an opportunity to participate in large and small group discussions on the issue. Elections for APTA offices were held on June 8th and 9th:

Election Results Scott Ward, PT, PhD President (Second Term) Paul A. Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS Vice President Aimee Klein, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS Director Mary Sinnott, PT, DPT, Med Director Nicole Stout, PT, MPT Director Kathy Mairella, PT, DPT, MA Director (2 year term to fill the remainder of Paul Rockar’s term) • The current position on continuing Education was amended to Jim Hughes, PT Nominating Committee include practice management as appropriate coursework for con- tinuing education credit toward license renewal. Nominations are currently being sought for the 2010 APTA elections, so • A position was passed charging APTA to identify and develop all members are encouraged to nominate potential candidates individually innovative, collaborative, interprofessional models of physical through APTA’s online process. In addition, you can forward names to me so therapist care delivery across the lifespan. An interim report is due that they can be considered for nomination on behalf of the Illinois Chapter. to the House on December 31, 2009, with a final report due to the The deadline for nominations for 2010 elections is November 1, 2009. 2010 House. Some highlights of the 2009 House of Delegates: • APTA’s engagement in the health care reform debate was support- • After much thoughtful debate and discussion, the House of ed with the passage of a resolution outlining the Association’s posi- Delegates passed a new Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical tions on reform and supporting the dissemination of the recently Do you have Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.. The new Code published documents The Role of the Physical Therapist in National and Standards will go into effect on July 1, 2010; this is important Health Care Reform and Health Care Reform 2009 A Physical Therapy concerns regarding information for all licensed practitioners, since all licensees are Perspective. ultimately held accountable to these documents per the Rules for PT practice in Illinois? the Administration of the Illinois Practice Act. Complete information about the House of Delegates and current • A position on APTA support for student loan repayment initiatives House positions can be found at www.apta.org —> Membership Contact your District Chair or Assembly at the state level was passed with a unanimous vote. & Leadership —> APTA Leadership —> House of Delegates. Representative so that they can help you to develop it as a motion to the 2010 Assembly of Representatives. The next Assembly will be 16 held on April 24, 2010.

PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 16 7/28/09 1:58:11 PM Greetings, again, from the Please contact me or any of the delegates if you have any APTA Student Assembly! questions or comments about the issues discussed at the By Nate Thomas, PT, DPT, MBA House of Delegates or any of the elected leaders of the APTA. If you have issues you feel should be addressed in I hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing summer! future Houses or leaders you recommend for elected office he Student Assembly has been very busy leading up to (and or appointed groups, please let me know. Also feel free to since) the House of Delegates meeting and Annual Conference in contact me if you are interested in learning more about being Baltimore, MD. Over 5000 people attended Annual Conference a delegate. I can be reached at [email protected] or T this year, and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting many of the students who 314-529-9309 (work). were in attendance. The members of the 2009 Illinois Delegation are listed The Student Assembly Board of Directors held two meetings while in below. I want to extend my thanks to them for their hard Baltimore and much was accomplished. I hope to hit on a few of the high- work and contributions toward making this year, and every lights in this article. year, a great one for the Illinois Chapter! A change in the Student Assembly bylaws has been proposed by the stu- dent Board, essentially making the language more up-to-date with current 2009 Illinois Delegation operational standards. More information will be available and distributed Patti Naylor, Chief Delegate to all student members soon. The amendments will need to be voted upon by all students at National Student Conclave in Miami, FL, in October. At-Large Delegates: At the House of Delegates meeting, students were active as ever. Twelve Peter McMenamin, Sandy Levi, students took advantage of the opportunity to serve as a House usher, thus Jennifer Ryan, Jim Milder, taking an active participatory role in the operations of the House proceed- ings. The two Student Assembly delegates brought forward a motion on Jeannette Elliott, Paula Eppenstein, behalf of the Student Assembly regarding state-funded student loan forgive- Mickey Bonk, Jim Dayhuff, ness programs. The motion will charge the APTA with creating materials to Vicki Lee, and Mary Keehn support chapters in making it a state legislative priority that physical therapy is included among those professions eligible to receive healthcare student District Delegates: loan forgiveness funded at the state-level, as appropriate for each state. The Diane Merkt, Eastern District Delegate motion was unanimously passed by the House. During the House, the Student Assembly also held a Student Caucus for Colleen McQuillan, East Central District Delegate the first time ever. This, essentially, was a meeting of all students who were Jeff Damaschke, Northern District Delegate in attendance so that questions could be answered, and collective opinions Heidi Tippner, Central District Delegate and thoughts could be shared and gathered. Another large initiative that the Student Assembly Board is actively under- Amy Maxeiner, (at-large substitute for) North Central taking is attempting to overhaul our communication mechanisms. The Student District Delegate Liaison Network is being revamped, re-branded, and renovated. Look for Bill McGehee, Western District Delegate more information coming soon about “The Loop” and how you can partici- John Gee, West Central District Delegate pate and be involved. The hope is that this system will allow for more easily expanded two-way communication with all student members. Dale Pape, Southern District Delegate As always, catch a copy of the monthly Student Assembly Pulse for Chris Egizio, Alternate Delegate more information from APTA and articles being produced by-students- for-students. The Pulse monthly newsletter is now being distributed to In addition, IPTA Physical Therapist Assistant Director, ALL student members for the first time, as the APTA Student E-News and Louise Dolvig, participated in all pre-House activities and Student Assembly Pulse have newly been merged. caucuses of the IL delegation. n But, most importantly, we want to hear from you!!! Please go to the APTA Student webpage and get in contact with any of us on the Student Board at any time. You can also visit our Facebook group page under “American Physical Therapy Association” to reach any of us. The National Student Conclave is right around the corner in October. Do you have Begin planning now to make the trip down to sunny Miami, FL, for October 30-November 1!!! The event is one of the most amazing that you can attend as concerns regarding a student – you get the opportunity to meet peers from across the nation, par- ticipate in events and programming tailored to students, make new friends, and PT practice in Illinois? just have an all-around good time! You also will get to vote on who will make up your new Student Assembly Board of Directors. For more information or to Contact your District Chair or Assembly register, go to http://www.aptastudent.org and click on the NSC link. n Representative so that they can help you to develop it as a motion to the 2010 Nate Thomas, DPT, MBA, is a recently graduated student from Emory University. Over this past year, he has served on the APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors Assembly of Representatives. as the SPT Delegate, during which he has been the student liaison to the Illinois The next Assembly will be chapter. To contact Nate, please email him at [email protected]. held on April 24, 2010. 17

PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 17 7/28/09 1:58:11 PM PT Priority • August/September 2009 2009 POSTER PRESENTATIONS IPTA 2009 The Chateau of Bloomington The following poster presentations have been accepted for inclusion at this year’s fall conference, to be held September 25-26, 2009 in Bloomington, Illinois. Visit www.ipta.org to view the full abstracts or for more information about the conference. September 25-26, 2009

1. A Survey of Physical Therapists’ Initial Examination Screening of General Survey and Vital Sign Measures Authors: Dorothy Fernandez, SPT; Wardhani Tirtianto, SPT; Stacie Bertram PT, PhD 2. Can a Modified Constrained Induced Movement Therapy Protocol Affect the Walking Gait of Children with Hemiplegia? Authors: Tasos Karakostas, MPT, PhD BEng; Coker Patricia, MHS, OTR/L; Mickey Bonk, PT, MBA; Dias Luciano, MD 3. Clinical Instructors’ Perceptions of an Evidence Based Practice Project Completed by Physical Therapist Students during Clinical Rotations Tour de Fall Conference Authors: Kent E. Irwin, PT, MS, GCS; Deborah K. Anderson, PT, MS, PCS 4. Compelled Body Weight Shift Therapy in Individuals with Acute Stroke: Preliminary Study Racing Forward Together Authors: Aileen C. Eviota, PT; Keir L. Ringquist, PT; Sambit Mohapatra, PT; Sri Ranjini Muthukrishnan, MD; Alexander Aruin, PhD As we “race” toward Vision 2020, each of us strive to achieve excellence in our profession, embracing the 5. Continued Ambulation Gains Throughout the High School Years in a Student with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy opportunities that help us move toward those ideals. Reflecting the IPTA mission, that “race” to empower and advance the Authors: Jeanne O’Neil McCoy, PT, DPT, MS, NCS SAU Project Advisors; John O. Barr, PT, PhD; Lynn M. Frank, PT, MPT, ACCE; best practice of physical theraphy in Illinois is the very focus of this year’s Fall Conference. By attending the 2009 IPTA Fall Susan J. Hartung, PT, MA, ACCE Conference, “Racing Forward Together,” you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through educational 6. Influence of Antidepressant Drug Therapy on Physical Therapy Outcomes for a 78 Year Old Man Post Right CVA programs, product and service demonstrations, and interaction with your peers. This conference also seeks to provide a Authors: Jennifer L. Barnes, PT, DPT; Deborah K. Anderson, PT, MS, PCS forum for you to learn more about the goals and directions that the IPTA has taken in its effort to advance the physical 7. Integration of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Gait Training for a 58 Year Old Male with a Fear of Falling: A Case Study therapy profession. We encourage you to share your own ideas for our future. So mark your calendar, air your tires, set your Authors: Eric Messmer, PT; Ann Vendrely, PT, DPT, EdD; Jennifer Moseley, PT, MPT GPS, and head for Bloomington, Illinois. 8. Knowledge Base and Perceptions of PTA Students Regarding Child Abuse and Neglect Race you there! Authors: Janet L. Rogers, PTA, PhD; Julie K. Freeman, MSPT; Ronda DeMattei, PhD; Jennifer Sherry, MSEd 9. Neuromuscular Stimulation and Treadmill Training Versus Traditional Gait Training Following Stroke: A Systematic Review Authors: Lydia Wilk, PT, DPT; Sandra J. Levi, PT, PhD 10. Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Training Results in Improved Clinical Outcomes in Modified Low Back Special Events Evening Social / Candidate Meet and Greet Pain Disability Questionnaire: Preliminary Data Poster Presentations Authors: Alison Duncombe PT, OCS, FAAOMPT; Vince J. Kabbaz PT, MApplSc, FAAOMPT; Carol Courtney PT, PhD, ATC, Poster Presentations will be on display Complimentary refreshments will be FAAOMPT beginning Saturday at 10:30 a.m. through available on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 11. Popliteal Tendonitis in a Runner with a PCL Deficient Knee 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Author: David J. Diers PT, EdD, SCS, ATC 12. Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Gauze Suction Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Standard Take a few minutes to relax, enjoy a The authors will be available for Q & A complimentary refreshment, catch up with Vacuum Assisted Closure Devices from 12:15 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Authors: M. Franczyk, P.T., PhD, MPH; A.H. Dorafshar, MBChB; R. Lohman, M.D.; K. Kasza, MS.; L.J. Gottlieb, M.D. old friends, and meet the IPTA Board, Staff, officer candidates and a few of our event 13. The Impact of Assistive Device Prescription on Gait Following Total Knee Replacement You may earn 1 additional CE Contact Hour Authors: Stephanie A. Pasquini, MSPT; Melissa L. Peterson, PT, PhD; Saira M. Rattansi, BSPT; Kimberly Colclasure, MPT; Darvis sponsors. King, DPT; Angela Mergen, BSPT; Christina Ropp, DPT; Jamie Vaughn, MSPT by completing the poster presentation quiz on Saturday with a 75% score or higher. 14. The Relationship Between Anticipatory Postural Control and Reactive Postural Control in Young Individuals Between 18-26 Years-Old Authors: Andrew J. Strubhar, PT, PhD; Sarah Wagoner, BS, SPT; Abigail Walk, BS, SPT

15. The Use of Plain Film Imaging in a Direct Access Setting for Differential Diagnosis of Anterior Hip Pain: A Case Report the Friday Sept. 25th Authors: Jeffrey Damaschke, PT, DPT, MS, OCS; James Grunst, SPT 6:30 p.m. IPTA Town Hall Meeting $50/person 16. Use of Informed Shared Decision-Making by an Outpatient Physical Therapist: A Pilot Study Roast cash bar Roast proceeds to benefit PAC Authors: Alice Salzman, PT, EdD; Maggie Zellner Noon, PT, DPT; Marjorie J. Hilliard, PT, MS of Peter McMenamin Moderator: Peter McMenamin PT, IPTA President 17. Vascular Hand Injury Case Series: Post-Surgical Treatment of Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Author: Tiffany Virag, MPT, CSCS “Racing Forward Together” All IPTA members are invited to attend this 18. Weight Supported Pre-Gait Balance Rehabilitation in Acute Stroke Patients: Preliminary Data 5, 10, 15K Run/Walk/Bike open forum to discuss issues that face the Author: Donna Zielke, PT 7:00 a.m. Saturday Sept. 26th Leave from The Chateau’s built-in access profession of physical therapy in Illinois, as to a lovely, 12-mile trail. well as share ideas for advancement.

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 18 7/28/09 1:58:12 PM IPTA 2009 The Chateau of Bloomington September 25-26, 2009

Tour de Fall Conference Racing Forward Together As we “race” toward Vision 2020, each of us strive to achieve excellence in our profession, embracing the opportunities that help us move toward those ideals. Reflecting the IPTA mission, that “race” to empower and advance the best practice of physical theraphy in Illinois is the very focus of this year’s Fall Conference. By attending the 2009 IPTA Fall Conference, “Racing Forward Together,” you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through educational programs, product and service demonstrations, and interaction with your peers. This conference also seeks to provide a forum for you to learn more about the goals and directions that the IPTA has taken in its effort to advance the physical therapy profession. We encourage you to share your own ideas for our future. So mark your calendar, air your tires, set your GPS, and head for Bloomington, Illinois. Race you there!

SpecialPoster Presentations Events Evening Social / Candidate Meet and Greet Poster Presentations will be on display Complimentary refreshments will be beginning Saturday at 10:30 a.m. through available on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Take a few minutes to relax, enjoy a The authors will be available for Q & A complimentary refreshment, catch up with from 12:15 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. old friends, and meet the IPTA Board, Staff, officer candidates and a few of our event You may earn 1 additional CE Contact Hour sponsors. by completing the poster presentation quiz on Saturday with a 75% score or higher.

the Friday Sept. 25th 6:30 p.m. IPTA Town Hall Meeting $50/person Roast cash bar Roast proceeds to benefit PAC of Peter McMenamin Moderator: Peter McMenamin PT, IPTA President Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

“Racing Forward Together” All IPTA members are invited to attend this 5, 10, 15K Run/Walk/Bike open forum to discuss issues that face the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Sept. 26th Leave from The Chateau’s built-in access profession of physical therapy in Illinois, as to a lovely, 12-mile trail. well as share ideas for advancement.

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Friday & Saturday, September 25-26, 2009 The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center Bloomington, IL Friday Saturday 7:00 a.m. Check-in and on-site 7:00 a.m. “Racing Forward” 5K bike/run/walk registration opens Continental breakfast available 7:00 a.m. Check-in and on-site registration opens 8:00 a.m. to Continuing Education programs in Poster presentation set-up 11:15 a.m. session 8:00 a.m. IPTA Town Hall Meeting 11:15 a.m. Exhibit Hall opens Continental breakfast available

11:15 a.m. to Vendor Fair in Exhibit Hall 9:00 a.m. to Continuing Education programs in 1:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. session

11:15 a.m. to Lunch served in Exhibit Hall 12:15 p.m. to Lunch served in Poster Hall 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to Continuing Education programs in 12:15 p.m. to Poster Q&A 2:30 p.m. session 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. to Continuing Education programs in 2:30 p.m. to Break in Exhibit Hall 5:15 p.m. session 3:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Poster Hall closes 3:00 p.m. to Continuing Education programs in Poster presentation quizzes due 4:30 p.m. session 5:15 p.m. Fall Conference ends 4:30 p.m. to Evening Social in Exhibit Hall 6:00 p.m.

Directions & Transportation: Disclaimers Advertisers - Advertisements, exhibit hall space and spon- The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center is located at 1601 Jumer sorships are accepted for 2009 Fall Conference when they Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704, on the corner of Veteran’s Parkway, conform to the ethical standards of IPTA. IPTA does not verify across from the Shoppes at College Hills. www.chateauhotel.biz the accuracy of claims made by vendors and advertisements. Exhibit hall space and sponsorships does not imply endorse- ment by IPTA. Room Reservations: Speakers - The opinions expressed by the speakers do not A block of rooms have been reserved under IPTA at the rate of $95 necessarily represent the opinions of IPTA. IPTA does not guarantee the accuracy of the advice given by any speaker and per night. Reservations must be made by calling 309-662-2020 members in the audience must make their own determination by 09/10/09. whether to rely on such advice.

PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 20 7/28/09 1:58:12 PM Racing Forward Together 3 Continuing Education Programs Neuroanatomy: A Practical Review for Clinicians, Neuro (12 CE) Friday and Saturday Edythe Strand, PhD Speaker This two-day workshop provides an overview of the neural systems important to our work in rehabilitation of neurological disorders. Discussion will focus on cortical mechanisms, ascending and descending tracts, upper and lower motor neuron syndromes, basal ganglia and cerebellum. Motor deficits in limbs, speech and language disorders, agnosia, and other perceptual deficits resulting from neurologic disease and injury will be addressed. Discussion will be limited to structures and systems most commonly involved in rehabilitation. Videotapes of sequelae of neurologic disease will be presented for discussion.

You’re on Trial for Malpractice, Will You Lose Your License?, Professional Issues (3 CE) Friday (a.m.) Ellen “Mickey” Bonk, PT, MBA Moderator The unspeakable has happened. You’re being sued for malpractice and now you are concerned about losing your license. This session will present a mock licensure board hearing, and the audience will help determine if any adverse actions should be taken against the licensee.

Presentation of a Complex Patient Case: Management Discussion With Clinical Specialists, Clinical and Professional Issues (3 CE) Friday (p.m.) H. Steven Sadowsky, PT, MS, CCS, RRT Moderator Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants encounter “complex” patients on a regular basis. While the complex patient is becoming the norm, how do physical therapists with different practice backgrounds and expertise manage patients with co-morbidities, multiple systems involvement, and external factors that can contribute positively or negatively to the patient’s outcomes. A panel of physical therapists will examine a complex patient case and share their clinical reasoning and evidence for the decisions they make in managing the patient through three practice settings: acute care, home health, and outpatient. Participants will be encouraged to share their own ideas for tests/measures, interventions, and referrals to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patient.

Healthy Motion: Pilates for Everyone, Lab (6 CE) Friday Lee Everett, PT Speaker This active lab course will define Pilates terminology for physical therapists, review different types of Pilates and its evolution in the fitness industry to help PTs to guide their patients post-rehab, and familiarize participants with the Pilates repertoire that is appropriate for common diagnoses. Participants will be able to identify 5 Pilates principles of alignment that will enhance precision in therapeutic exercise prescription. They will also be able to recall several Pilates exercises that are appropriate for 3 common orthopedic diagnoses. And lastly participants will be able to recognize inappropriate Pilates for common orthopedic diagnosis necessary for patient education for post rehab home exercise.

Concepts in Strain and Counterstrain, Lab (6 CE) Saturday Kevin Cronin, PT, ATC, JSCC Speaker

This one day introductory course presents the neurophysiological basis for Jones Strain and Counterstrain, and introduces basic evaluation and treatment methods for the most commonly encountered neuromuscular dysfunctions of the spine and extremities. Lecture, demonstration, and lab practice in Strain and Counterstrain will provide the physical therapy professional with the theoretical basis for somatic dysfunction, and allow each participant to experience and apply the evaluation and treatment techniques presented.

PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 21 7/28/09 1:58:12 PM Racing Forward Together 4 Register online: www.ipta.org Register by fax: 630.904.0102 Registration Form Register by mail: address below Name ______

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 22 7/28/09 1:58:12 PM Illinois Physical Therapy Association • www.ipta.org ADVANCED PROFICIENCY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS

ave you been wanting a change in your physical therapist • Continuing education must be related to physical therapy and assistant career but not sure where to go or what to do?? Are within the scope of work of the PTA as defined by APTA Hyou liking your job but not feeling that you are completely standards, policies, and positions and the Guide to Physical satisfied for one reason or another? Have you considered Advanced Therapist Practice. Continuing education may include topics Proficiency? The APTA offers the following minimum requirements that are both clinical and non-clinical. for Physical Therapist Assistants who strive to achieve Advanced 4. Consistent, above-average job performance within the PT/PTA Proficiency to be eligible. team verified through a letter of reference from a supervising physi- 1. Current member of APTA. cal therapist. 2. Five (5) years of work experience that must include a minimum of 5. Evidence of involvement in at least three activities that demonstrate 2,000 hours total and at least 500 hours in the past year in one of the applicant’s leadership abilities and contributions to the com- the following categories of advanced proficiency: Musculoskeletal, munity. At least two of these activities must be related to physical Neuromuscular, Integumentary or Cardiovascular/Pulmonary. therapy or health care. 3. Completion of at least 60 contact hours (6 CEUs) of continu- When you take the time to look at all of your job-related activities ing education in physical therapy within the last five (5) years. in the past years, you are likely to be happily surprised with all of your Continuing education must include a minimum of: accomplishments and much closer to Advanced Proficiency than you • 6 contact hours (.6 CEUs) per year for the five years prior to think. Consider where your skills and experience are compared to application these, look at the APTA website (www.apta.org) for more information • 75 % or forty-five (45) hours must be in the selected category of on the process and set your plan toward career development. This advanced proficiency path could be an alternative to further degrees or be a stepping stone to help you to determine which degree would fit you best. n

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 23 7/28/09 1:58:13 PM PT Priority • August/September 2009

Your license — more than a piece of paper hung on the wall A note from two departing Licensing and Disciplinary board members By Rebecca K. Wojcik, PT, EdD, GCS and Claudia Ann Morehead, PT

Rebecca K. Wojcik, PT, EdD, GCS, ike many Illinois physical therapists and served on the Illinois Physical Therapy physical therapist assistants, you may “Being licensed as Licensing and Disciplinary board beginning display your license in the workplace in the fall of 2000 until 2009. Her nine or sign your license number on patient a physical therapist years of service were defined by the challenges documentation, but do you ever stop and rewards of serving on a professional Lto consider why you have to have a license in the or physical licensure board. Ms. Wojcik worked to first place? establish new rules for continuing education We find the “why” at the very beginning of the therapist assistant is (CE) requirements during her tenure, a task Illinois Physical Therapy Act, which states: “This she considers to be one of her greatest contri- Act is enacted for the purpose of protecting the pub- a privilege as well butions to the Physical Therapy Licensing lic health, safety, and welfare, and for providing for as a responsibility.” and Disciplinary Board. An individual who State administrative control, supervision, licensure, worked hard to maintain the honor and and regulation of the practice of physical therapy”. integrity of licensure in the state of Illinois, The Act further states that it is the legislature’s intent that only individuals who meet Ms. Wojcik recalls a challenge faced during and maintain prescribed standards of competence and conduct may engage in the her time of service - struggling with review- practice of physical therapy. So, if the “why” is to protect the public by ensuring ing licensure applications for foreign-trained physical therapy is provided only by competent individuals, what does this mean to physical therapists. She recalls her years of licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants? service fondly and expects the future of the Being licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is a privilege as Licensing and Disciplinary board to be well as a responsibility. The privileges of licensure generally include the respect and defined by a “greater focus on patient choice trust of the public as well as eligibility to receive reimbursement under many private and relationships between providers.” and public programs. Along with the privileges of licensure come responsibilities and requirements. The Claudia Ann Morehead, PT, served responsibilities of licensure include, in general, adhering to an ethical code, demon- on the Physical Therapy Licensing and strating professional behaviors, preparing for practice through a rigorous educational Disciplinary Board for ten years, the program, and practicing self-governance. The specific requirements of licensure as last of which she acted as Chair. Ms. a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in Illinois are spelled out in the Morehead defines her work on the board Illinois Physical Therapy Act and its Rules for Administration (see http://www.idfpr. as acts which sought to “make sure that com/dpr/WHO/pt.asp). Ignorance of the Practice Act (the “law”) or the Rules for processes work[ed] as efficiently as pos- Administration is no defense if a complaint is filed with the Illinois Department of sible.” Reflecting on her time on the Financial and Professional Regulation against you. board, Ms. Morehead hopes to assert the In addition to the legal processes that the Illinois General Assembly uses to estab- importance of “competency, understanding lish the law (the Practice Act), the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional of regulations, [and] respect of having the Regulation Division of Professional Regulation is the administrative agency of our license.” Ms. Morehead recalls the transfer state government that has the responsibility to develop and enforce the rules for the of reviewing foreign application documents administration of the Practice Act. There are many experts involved in the develop- to the Foreign Credentialing Commission ment of Practice Act laws and their enforcement, including lawyers, policy writers and of Physical Therapy (FCCPT) as an physical therapists. These lawyers, policy writers and support staff all are employed excellent accomplishment of her tenure. by IDFPR-DPR. Physical therapists’ input is provided by The Physical Therapy She feels that the transfer “allows a more Licensing and Disciplinary Board. accurate assessment of foreign education The Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board advises the IDFPR-DPR by physical therapists with expertise in on current professional standards for professional behavior, education, and practice. this arena and allows the board to address The Board, appointed by the Governor and comprised of licensed physical therapists other important aspects of physical thera- and a public member, assists the staff and Director of IDFPR-DPR in drafting Rules py licensure and practice for the Illinois for the Administration of the Practice Act, reviewing applications for licensure as a Department of Financial and Professional PT, PTA, or continuing education sponsor, and reviewing complaints against licens- Regulation.” ees. The checks and balances in the governmental process of licensure help to protect the citizenry. Both Ms. Wojcik and Ms. Morehead are So, when you send in your fee for license renewal, think about the importance of members of the Illinois Physical Therapy your physical therapy license as a document – how possessing it makes you stand out. Association. Consider how it affords you privileges, necessitates responsibilities and is, thereby, much more important that just a piece of paper on the wall. n

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Illinois Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board Welcomes Two New Board Members Greg Monson and Ricardo Fernandez to begin their four-year terms in 2009

s the Illinois Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Ricardo A. Fernandez, PhD, PT, OCS, CSCS graduated from the (IDFPR) board acknowledges the service of departing mem- University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in physical therapy bers Rebecca Wojcik, PT, EdD, GCS, and Claudia Morehead, in 1989. He returned to complete his Master of Health Science in PT, it is proud to welcome incoming members Greg Monson, physical therapy degree from the University of Indianapolis with a PT,A OCS, and Ricardo Fernandez, PhD, PT, OCS, CSCS. specialty in orthopedics in 1992. He completed his Ph.D at Nova Greg Monson graduated from Rosalind Franklin University (then Southeastern University in 2007. University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School) in 1981. Dr. Fernandez is a credentialed clinical instructor, orthopedic certified Mr. Monson received his OCS in 1992 and has spent the last 21 years specialist, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has in practice at Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Moline, Illinois, where also been an adjunct instructor at Governors State University, Morton he now also holds the position of shareholder. Monson enjoys “work- College and Oakton Community College. Fernandez has presented ing with injured employees and their employers to facilitate return to over seventy physical therapy-related presentations to community-based work as well as prevention of injuries.” organizations. Additionally, he has presented over one hundred profes- Mr. Monson has served in a variety of leadership roles for the sional presentations on knee and shoulder topics in eighteen states and Western District of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA), has lectured internationally in Aruba and Peru. including acting as a member of the Nominating Committee from Dr. Fernandez is currently enjoying clinical practice at AthletiCo’s 1997-1998, Vice President from 1998-2000, and President from Garfield Ridge facility in Chicago, Illinois, where he also serves as the 2000-2002. He also served on the IPTA Finance Committee from Director of Research and Development for AthletiCo. He is “honored 2000-2002 and Delegate-At-Large in 2000. to serve the public and represent our profession on the Illinois Physical Monson feels that by serving on the IDFPR board he is “contribut- Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board” and looks forward to fulfill- ing to [the] profession [of physical therapy] by helping to ensure phys- ing his duties as a board member by “protecting the public” and ensuring ical therapy is administered by well-qualified and trained therapists.” the best practice of physical therapy in Illinois. n

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 25 7/28/09 1:58:13 PM PT Priority • August/September 2009 Only 24 Hours in a Day?! The Search for Professional/Life Balance Managing personal and professional needs and obligations can be a major challenge. Here’s advice from some PTs and PTAs. By Sandy Ridout, MA Edited for PT Priority by Laurel White

ou’re late. You need to drop one child off at daycare planning can be a solution. Nancy Kirsch, PT, has worked full time, and another at school, and you need to get to work owns a private practice, teaches at the University of Medicine and but your 6-year-old’s dinosaur project is due and Dentistry of New Jersey, T-rex’s head has fallen off. Your 3-year-old, who and has served as presi- hates to be rushed, is in the beginning stages of melt- “Staying involved dent of the New Jersey down. Your 6-year-old is doing the dance-of-1,000- Chapter of APTA and on demands--”Fix it! Fix it!” You grab the “bonds anything” glue without in the profession is the New Jersey Board of Ynoticing the clogged nozzle. The tube splits, covering your hands with Physical Therapy. important whether glue. As you contemplate the feasibility of driving (possibly to the She advises, “Plan airport to catch the next plane to Bora Bora) with your fingers glued or not you choose ahead.” Kirsch, who has together, a headless T-rex stands in silent disapproval. Balance? six children, says of her Are physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants to reduce your work involvement in her chil- (PTAs), along with the rest of America, working longer hours and hours to achieve dren’s’ activities, “One finding less time for family, friends, and themselves? What strategies key was getting the school do PTs and PTAs use to achieve balance? balance.” calendar in advance for school functions. At the And Behind Door Number One...Making Choices beginning of the year, I’d PTs and PTAs must make choices affecting how they juggle work know that I’d have to take off a day in October and I scheduled that. I and life: where to work, how many hours to work, and even to enter also would call the teachers in advance for certain activities and ask if the profession in the first place. APTA life member Marty Propst, PT, my child could go first or last. The teachers were very willing to help. says, “As a single parent, I made conscious decisions about where to I missed very few things my kids did because I made it my priority, I live and what job to take knowing I would need to juggle work and planned around it, and my patients understood it.” parenting.” She adds, “I chose to make continuing education and professional involvement my social life!” Staying Connected After Anne Coffman, PT, MS, CGS, gave birth to her son, she went Staying involved in the profession is important whether or not you from being a full-time area manager of operations for a rehabilitation choose to reduce your work hours to achieve balance. care group to working seasonally. Her husband’s business also is Currently on the APTA Foundation Board of Trustees and soon to be seasonal-spring, summer, fall-so Coffman works full-time December its president, and active in her state chapter, White states emphatically, to April and her husband stays home with their son. She says, “One of “It’s important, regardless of how you balance, to stay in touch with the the reasons I went into physical therapy was the flexibility, and work profession. If you do take a break from practice, don’t make that break setting is important to that flexibility.” too great. Things change so much, it’s so hard to catch up. I will be able Nancy White, PT, MS, OCS, the mother of 9- and 11-year-old girls, to step back in full-time because I have maintained the contact.” also made some creative career choices. “Currently I work 10 hours a Ashlee Esplen, PTA, MS, also promotes involvement in the pro- week in the Arlington Free Clinic, see private patients in association fession. “My former program director was an excellent mentor-she with a practice called Body Dynamics, and teach at Marymount and was really involved in the Association and was a big influence in my Howard universities. I am not totally committed full-time to any one getting involved. The profession does allow for balance in that you place, so it is easier to say ‘no,’” she said. “I am glad, though, I had the can run for office or serve on a task force or committee and also be chance to practice full-time for 15 years to build my skills and gain a working in a clinic full-time-professional involvement often can occur professional reputation. It is much harder to make children the prior- after work hours and by computer. There’s always something you can ity when you are just starting out in the profession.” do to stay involved.” Esplen has three children; is an assistant profes- So, what’s the answer for clinicians, who must work around a much sor and acting ACCE at Butler County Community College, chair of less flexible schedule? For some, strict time management and advance the Affiliate Special Interest Group in Pennsylvania, regional director

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 27 7/28/09 1:58:14 PM Tips on Balancing PT Priority • August/September 2009 Career and Family ONLY 24 HOURS from page 26. Make choices carefully, but recognize that Taking Care of you can revisit decisions. The choices you of the National Assembly, co-chair of the Three Rivers Academic Yourself make now may not work for you in a few Consortium, and APTA “Members Mentoring Members” participant; You’ve taken care of years. Your choices also may also seem and teaches a certificate massage therapy program. work and you’ve taken odd to others but work well for you. Kirsch says, “I’ve always stressed to others the professional compo- care of the family. How do • Flexibility is the key. Stay open to all nent of the balance. For example, you have to go to APTA meetings you take care of yourself? options and be creative. and you have to know your legislators and their positions. Plan to Some, like Esplen, take a • Talk about options with bosses. Speak attend district meetings or take a course. Consider that a time to refuel spa day once a year with out if you need to make a change. and recharge your professional batteries.” a friend. “But,” she says, “I • Live close to work and to your children’s also need the stimulation school/daycare if possible. Long With a Little Help From My Friends and networking with other commutes greatly exacerbate imbalance. Work/life-friendly workplaces exist only if the prevailing atmo- PTs. That’s the best self- • Trading off income for other objectives sphere is one of respect for the employees. nurturing. Others in the is a choice you may want to make. “A strong support system is what you need,” Esplen remarks. “I profession have been role Constantly recalculate how much your time is worth. recommend to my students that they check out the dynamics of a models. I see that they get workplace when they interview for a job. If they need flexibility for satisfaction and excitement • Pressure is often self-inflicted. Be family issues, they need to make sure that it’s there.” She also advises, from their work and life, forgiving of yourself. “Get a mentor who is successfully balancing work and life. Mentoring and it affects my attitude.” • Surround yourself with support (family, plays an important part in coping with work/life balance.” “You need to have ‘me- friends, paid help). time,’ says Apke. “Physical • Nurture your relationship with your Making the Work-Home Transition therapy is such a giving partner. PTs and PTAs may find that the transition--both physically and profession that you need • Stay connected to your professional mentally--between work and home poses its own problems. What are time to recharge.” society even if you take time off from some coping mechanisms? Celestino says, “I am work. “Carpooling,” Propst quips, “has its advantages if you choose more focused on enjoying • Mentoring from peers is key. the right people-I carpooled with a psychotherapist and a social my family, serving others, worker!” • Become more efficient. Plan to get up a and (slowly) cultivating little earlier, or stay up a little later. Others may use their time to return calls and listen to voice mail on interests outside the profes- their cell phones. At daycare they may talk with other parents, unwind, • Include your children in decisions about sional world, such as gar- how you schedule your time and why. and focus on family. dening, jogging, audiophile Jane Oeffner, PT, believes that mentally separating home time and Adapted from a tip sheet on balancing equipment, and watching work time-being “in the moment”-is an effective coping mechanism. career and family, American Psychiatric and participating in my Association. Available at www.psych. “I compartmentalize. When I’m home, I’m home. When I’m at work, daughter’s sports as a par- org/women/balancing.cfm. Accessed I’m at work. I try not to mix the two. It’s not productive to work when ent, coach, and sometimes November 10, 2003. your child is awake; plus you jeopardize your time, your moment, ‘trainer’ on the sidelines.” with your child.” White, however, finds the opposite technique works for her. “I hit Finding Your Own Balance the ground running. I’m constantly shifting gears from workplace Life styles, work styles, personalities, and, yes, even circumstances to workplace, so work to home is not a problem. My life is very beyond one’s control affect how and if balance is achieved. What blended.” works for some may not be effective for others. In the end, balance is Propst agrees. She says, “Work and life merge-you are a total. You unique to each individual. can’t separate your profession from your life. I always think of myself Trundle has found his personal life balance to be spiritually based. as a PT.” “Several years ago circumstances led me to reorganize my life. I believe there are four components of successful relationships: spiri- Learning to Say No tual, professional, financial, and physical. I made the spiritual compo- Sometimes, however, there simply isn’t time for everything. John nent the foundation. My life is blessed.” Celestino, PT, GCS, MTC, CSCS, found himself in just that situation. He Propst, too, views balance as creating a life based on personal recalls, “In 1998 I was going to work at 6 am and coming home to my values. She says, “I would not do anything differently. I have been wife and daughter at 10 pm. I did that for 18 months. Then, one morning able to be true to my philosophical beliefs both in my personal and I awoke and literally could not get out of bed. I had become exhausted professional life. I am proud to be a PT.” n and had pneumonia. I had to learn the hard way to slow down.” White says, “A lot of achieving balance is saying ‘no.’ You can defer Sandy Ridout, MA, is director of Women’s Initiatives at APTA. She can be a lot of things until later, but you can’t rear children or create a good reached at [email protected]. marriage later. For instance, I’ve said ‘no’ to income, and, to a certain References degree, prestige. I’m putting off those benefits that I thought were 1. Domar A, Dreher, H. Self-Nurture: Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively critical; but I’ll get to them later.” as You Care for Everyone Else. New York: Viking Penguin; 2000. Celestino admits, “I still do work too much. For example, if a 2. Warner, F. People Who Need People. Working Mother. 2002; August/ patient calls and is in pain, I will stay late at the clinic. I still have September:27-28. trouble saying ‘no,’ but I am getting better.”

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Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in our Master of Physical Therapy Program. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The transition to entry-level DPT is in process and anticipated for Fall 2010. A new state of the art PT Clinic includes designated research space and equipment that includes a SMART Equi-Test-CRS. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, academic and research advising, and service. Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a PhD or equivalent post-professional doctoral degree and agree to secure physical therapy licensure in Illinois. Orthopedic clinical specialization and/or athletic training certification are preferred, however, other areas of expertise will be considered. Teaching and/or clinical experience preferred. Applicants with doctoral candidacy are encouraged to apply. NIU is among the nation’s premier regional public universities and is located in one of the most dynamic regions of the country 65 miles west of Chicago in DeKalb. This provides the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a small town living while being close to a great city. NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of more than 25,000. Additional information can be obtained from our website at www.niu.edu. Northern Illinois University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in admission and access to, or treatment and employment in its programs and activities. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vita with three references to: Nancy Nuzzo, PT, PhD, Search Committee Chair Northern Illinois University Physical therapy Program DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-6245 [email protected]

The answer is simple. Silver Cross Hospital has been Why Choose Silver Cross? a Thomson 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner for fi ve consecutive years. Building on our commitment to ensure quality healthcare, Silver Cross is building a replacement hospital with enhanced safety, service and technology. As a part of our renowned organization, you’ll personally touch the lives of your patients in a way that lets them believe again. And experience life again.

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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED PHYSICAL THERAPIST BOARD CERTIFICATION AS THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN?

Do you ask yourself, “How do I make myself more provided for certifying specialists. This reduces duplication of effort marketable in these financially challenging times?” and provides reasonable uniformity in the level and type of standards Are you looking to stand out amongst others? Have you consid- used as the basis for certification. ered becoming a Board Certified Clinical Specialist? As of 2008, only How ready are you? Probably more than you think. 8,408 individuals have been certified as clinical specialists. That is an Develop a one, two or three year plan based upon the APTA elite group when you consider that there are over 200,000 physical Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Specialist Certification, avail- therapists in the nation. able on www.APTA.org, click on the “professional development” tab. To sit for the specialist certification examinations governed by ABPTS Board Certification is available in the following all specialties require current licensure to practice physical therapy in specialties: the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Islands. To see the specific requirements of each area of specializa- • Clinical Electrophysiologic tion please refer to www.APTA.org as mentioned above. Specialty • Geriatric councils, with the approval of ABPTS, determine these Minimum Eligibility Requirements. • Neurologic • Orthopedic Specialist Certification Examinations • Pediatric The specialty councils of ABPTS develop the specialist certifica- • Sports tion examinations. The examinations are administered by computer under proctored conditions at multiple sites across the US that meet • Women’s Health high standards of equipment, comfort, and security.

The APTA has devised this program for the following Recertification reasons: The purpose of recertification is to verify current competence as an 1. Assist in the identification and development of appropriate areas of advanced practitioner in a specialty area and to encourage ongoing specialty practice in physical therapy education and professional growth. To maintain the certified specialist designation, individuals must recertify every ten 10 years. 2. Promote the highest possible level of care for individuals seeking physical therapy services in each specialty area. Number of Specialty 3. Promote development of the science and the art underlying each Certified Area specialty area of practice. Specialists 4. Provide a reliable and valid method for certification and recertifica- Cardiopulmonary 135 tion of individuals who have attained an advanced level of knowl- Clinical Electrophysiologic 136 edge and skill in each specialty area. Geriatric 927 5. Assist consumers, the health care community, and others in identi- fying certified clinical specialists in each specialty area. Neurologic 669 6. Serve as a resource in specialty practice for APTA, the physical Orthopedic 4979 therapy profession, and the health care community. Pediatric 854 Sports 708 If you choose to seek Board Certification you need to know that it will not limit your practice to that area of specialty. Know that NEXT STEPS… there are three essential elements of APTA’s Clinical Specialization Of course, you are looking for The Application Booklet. Program: 1. It is a voluntary process. Participation in the certifica- Here’s how to access it; go to APTA’s Post Graduate Certification tion process is initiated only at the request of the individual; 2. It is Department Website www.apta.org/specialist_certification to down- a nonrestrictive process. No attempt is made to prohibit others from load the information or access a print version of the information practicing in a specific area, and board-certified physical therapists booklet and application through the Post Graduate Certification are not required to restrict their practice to the area in which they Department via phone at (800) 999-8520 or via e-mail at Spec- are certified; 3. It is a coordinated process. A central mechanism is [email protected]. n

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Date Course Title Location Contact CE Specialty Credit 8/1/09 - 8/2/09 Chicago Functional Anatomy Multiple Ann Crandall 14.5 Orthopedics 10/10/09 - 10/11/09 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars Cities 419-865-4690 10/17/09 - 10/18/09 www.glseminars.com 10/24/09 - 10/25/09 8/5/09 Schaumburg, IL The ABCs of Home Multiple Heather Smith 6 Other 8/6/09 Bloomington, IL Modifications for Patients with Cities 615-331-4422 8/7/09 Naperville, IL Physical and Neurological [email protected] Plus other dates and cities Disabilities https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ Sponsor: Cross Country Education 8/5/09 Des Moines, IA Pressure Ulcer Management: Multiple Heather Smith 6 Acute Care 8/18/09 Kansas City, MO Clinical and Legal Competence Cities 615-331-4422 8/19/09 St. Louis, MO Sponsor: Cross Country Education [email protected] https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ 8/7/09 - 8/9/09 Cleveland Part B: Mechanical Diagnosis Multiple Stacey Lyon 22.5 Orthopedics 11/6/09 - 11/8/09 Massillon and Therapy, Cervical and Cities 315-471-7612 Thoracic Spine [email protected] Sponsor: www.McKenzieMdt.org/EduCourseCM.cfm The McKenzie Institute USA

8/12/09 Madison Optimizing Kinetic Chain Multiple Heather Smith 6 Sport 8/13/09 Appleton Movement in Athletes & Cities 615-331-4422 8/14/09 Milwaukee Physically Active [email protected] Sponsor: Cross Country Education https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ 8/13/09 Result-Based Therapy for Head, St. Louis, Heather Smith 6 Other Plus other dates and cities Neck and Shoulder Pain MO 615-331-4422 Sponsor: Cross Country Education [email protected] https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ 8/13/09 Peoria Part A: Mechanical Diagnosis Multiple Stacey Lyon 27 Orthopedics 10/22/09 Kalamazoo and Therapy, Lumbar Spine Cities 315-471-7612 11/5/09 Elmhurst Sponsor: [email protected] 12/3/09 St. Louis The McKenzie Institute USA www.McKenzieMdt.org/EduCourseCM.cfm 8/14/09 Outpatient Therapy CPT Coding, St. Louis, Heather Smith 6 Administration Plus other dates and cities Billing and Documentation for MO 615-331-4422 Rehab [email protected] Sponsor: Cross Country Education https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ 8/15 - 8/16/09 Treatment of the Lumbar Multiple Ann Crandall 15 Orthopedics and Manual 10/3 - 10/4/09 Complex Cities 419-865-4690 Therapy 11/14 - 11/15/09 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars www.glseminars.com 12/5 - 12/6/09 8/17/09 - 8/29/09 Certification Course in Chicago, IL Joe Zuther 95 for Lymphatic Lymphedema Management 772-589-3355 Traditional Sponsor: [email protected] Live Section Academy of Lymphatic Studies www.acols.com only 8/22/09 - 8/23/09 Introduction to Vestibular Multiple Ann Crandall 16 Orthopedics 9/27/09 - 9/28/09 Rehabilitation Cities 419-865-4690 10/3/09 - 10/4/09 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars www.glseminars.com 10/24/09 - 10/25/09 8/22/09 Kinesio Taping Certification Galesburg, Carol Salisbury 8 Other Course KT3 Advanced IL [email protected] Sponsor: 888-320-8273 Kinesio Taping Association www.KinesioTaping.com 8/29/09 - 8/30/09 Mobililization of the CT Spine Multiple Ann Crandall 15 Orthopedics 9/19/09 - 9/20/09 and Ribs Cities 419-865-4690 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars www.glseminars.com

8/29/09 - 8/30/09 Chicago The Shoulder Complex Multiple Andrew Schrodt 15 Orthopedics 12/12/09 - 12/13/09 Detroit Sponsor: Cities 800-785-7855 Plus other dates and cities Therapy Network Seminars www.TNSeminars.com [email protected] 8/29/09 - 8/30/09 Indianapolis Muscle Energy and Soft Tissue Multiple Andrew Schrodt 15 Orthopedics 10/3/09 - 10/4/09 Madison TECHs, Upper Quadrant Cities 800-785-7855 10/17/09 - 10/18/09 Chicago Sponsor: www.TNSeminars.com Plus other dates and cities Therapy Network Seminars [email protected]

6 sessions, Wednesdays: Leadership in Health Services Chicago, IL www.continuingeducationpartner.com 48 Other 9/9/09; 9/23/09; 10/7/09; Certificate Program 312-930-3200 10/21/09; 11/4/09; 11/18/09 Sponsor: [email protected] Continuing Education Institute of IL w/U of IL Family Medicine

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Date Course Title Location Contact CE Specialty Date Course Title Location Contact CE Specialty Credit Credit 8/1/09 - 8/2/09 Chicago Functional Anatomy Multiple Ann Crandall 14.5 Orthopedics 6 sessions begin week of Multi-Disciplinary Multiple www.continuingeducationpartner.com 48 Geriatrics 10/10/09 - 10/11/09 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars Cities 419-865-4690 9/9/09 Certificate Program Cities 312-930-3200 10/17/09 - 10/18/09 www.glseminars.com Wednesdays, Quincy, IL Geriatrics For Non-Physicians [email protected] 10/24/09 - 10/25/09 Thursdays, Chicago, IL Sponsor: Fridays, Crystal Lake, IL Continuing Education Institute of IL 8/5/09 Schaumburg, IL The ABCs of Home Multiple Heather Smith 6 Other w/U of IL Family Medicine 8/6/09 Bloomington, IL Modifications for Patients with Cities 615-331-4422 8/7/09 Naperville, IL Physical and Neurological [email protected] 9/12/2009 - 9/13/2009 St Louis The Hand, Wrist and Elbow Multiple 312-930-3200 15 Orthopedics Plus other dates and cities Disabilities https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ 11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009 Chicago Complex Cities Sponsor: Cross Country Education Plus other dates and cities Sponsor: Therapy Network Seminars 8/5/09 Des Moines, IA Pressure Ulcer Management: Multiple Heather Smith 6 Acute Care 8/18/09 Kansas City, MO Clinical and Legal Competence Cities 615-331-4422 9/12/09 - 9/13/09 Chicago Manual Therapy of the Upper Multiple [email protected] 15 Orthopedics 8/19/09 St. Louis, MO Sponsor: Cross Country Education [email protected] 10/10/09 - 10/11/09 Lexington Extremity Cities https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ Plus other dates and cities Sponsor: 8/7/09 - 8/9/09 Cleveland Part B: Mechanical Diagnosis Multiple Stacey Lyon 22.5 Orthopedics Therapy Network Seminars 11/6/09 - 11/8/09 Massillon and Therapy, Cervical and Cities 315-471-7612 9/12/09 - 9/13/09 CTL-SAFE: Comprehensive Pontiac, IL Sharon Fitzgerald 15 Orthopedics Thoracic Spine [email protected] 10/24/09 - 10/25/09 Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and Little Rock, 866-698-4832 Sponsor: www.McKenzieMdt.org/EduCourseCM.cfm Sacral Restabilization AR [email protected] The McKenzie Institute USA Sponsor: IAOM-US www.iaom-us.com

8/12/09 Madison Optimizing Kinetic Chain Multiple Heather Smith 6 Sport 9/12/09- 9/19/09 Update on Shoulder Des Plaines, Mary DeNotto 15 Orthopedics 8/13/09 Appleton Movement in Athletes & Cities 615-331-4422 Rehabilitation IL 847.635.1896 8/14/09 Milwaukee Physically Active [email protected] Sponsor: 847.635.1743 Sponsor: Cross Country Education https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ PTA Program, [email protected] Oakton Community College 8/13/09 Result-Based Therapy for Head, St. Louis, Heather Smith 6 Other Plus other dates and cities Neck and Shoulder Pain MO 615-331-4422 9/18/09 - 9/19/09 Lumbo-Pelvic Region, Schiller Nicole Thistle 14 Orthopedics Sponsor: Cross Country Education [email protected] Assessment and Motor Control Park, IL 800-272-2044 https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ Retraining of the Integrated www.neseminars.com Local Cylinder [email protected] 8/13/09 Peoria Part A: Mechanical Diagnosis Multiple Stacey Lyon 27 Orthopedics Sponsor: 10/22/09 Kalamazoo and Therapy, Lumbar Spine Cities 315-471-7612 Northeast Seminars, Inc. 11/5/09 Elmhurst Sponsor: [email protected] 12/3/09 St. Louis The McKenzie Institute USA www.McKenzieMdt.org/EduCourseCM.cfm 9/25/09 Chicago Part D: Mechanical Diagnosis Multiple Stacey Lyon 27 Orthopedics 8/14/09 Outpatient Therapy CPT Coding, St. Louis, Heather Smith 6 Administration and Therapy, Advanced Problem Cities 315-471-7612 Plus other dates and cities Billing and Documentation for MO 615-331-4422 Solving Workshop [email protected] Rehab [email protected] Sponsor: www.McKenzieMdt.org/EduCourseCM.cfm Sponsor: Cross Country Education https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ The McKenzie Institute USA 8/15 - 8/16/09 Treatment of the Lumbar Multiple Ann Crandall 15 Orthopedics and Manual October, 2009 Total Control Program Chicago, IL Jeni Donatelli Ihm 14 Pelvic Health 10/3 - 10/4/09 Complex Cities 419-865-4690 Therapy November, 2009 Sponsor: 773-305-8205 11/14 - 11/15/09 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars www.glseminars.com Women’s Health Foundation [email protected] 12/5 - 12/6/09 www.womenshealthfoundation.org 8/17/09 - 8/29/09 Certification Course in Chicago, IL Joe Zuther 95 for Lymphatic 10/2/09 - 10/3/09 Introduction to NDT (Part I) Detroit, MI Cathy Runyan 15 Neurology Lymphedema Management 772-589-3355 Traditional Achieving Functional Outcomes Plus other 408-268-3691 Sponsor: [email protected] Live Section for Adults with Hemiplegia multiple http://www.recoveringfunction.com/ Academy of Lymphatic Studies www.acols.com only Sponsor: Recovering Function cities and [email protected] dates 8/22/09 - 8/23/09 Introduction to Vestibular Multiple Ann Crandall 16 Orthopedics 9/27/09 - 9/28/09 Rehabilitation Cities 419-865-4690 10/3/09 Aquatic Options: Special Peoria, IL Stacy Rassi 7 Aquatic 10/3/09 - 10/4/09 Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars www.glseminars.com Populations and Post Rehab 309.674.7874 10/24/09 - 10/25/09 Fitness Training [email protected] Sponsor: 8/22/09 Kinesio Taping Certification Galesburg, Carol Salisbury 8 Other Professional Therapy Services, Inc. Course KT3 Advanced IL [email protected] Sponsor: 888-320-8273 10/4/09 - 10/5/09 Getting Results Faster (Part II) Detroit, MI Cathy Runyan 15 Neurology Kinesio Taping Association www.KinesioTaping.com Using NDT to Increase Plus other 408-268-3691 Challenge of the LE’s to Improve multiple http://www.recoveringfunction.com/ 8/29/09 - 8/30/09 Mobililization of the CT Spine Multiple Ann Crandall 15 Orthopedics Gait cities and [email protected] 9/19/09 - 9/20/09 and Ribs Cities 419-865-4690 Sponsor: Recovering Function dates Sponsor: Great Lakes Seminars www.glseminars.com 10/8/09 - 10/10/09 Chain Reaction Transformation Boston, MA Cindy Coburn 21 Education 8/29/09 - 8/30/09 Chicago The Shoulder Complex Multiple Andrew Schrodt 15 Orthopedics 11/5/09 - 11/07/09 Sponsor: Chicago, IL 866-230-8300 12/12/09 - 12/13/09 Detroit Sponsor: Cities 800-785-7855 11/19/098 - 11/21/09 Wynne Marketing/Gray Institute San Diego, 517-266-4653 Plus other dates and cities Therapy Network Seminars www.TNSeminars.com CA www.grayinstitute.com [email protected] [email protected] 8/29/09 - 8/30/09 Indianapolis Muscle Energy and Soft Tissue Multiple Andrew Schrodt 15 Orthopedics 10/24/09 - 10/25/09 Introduction to the Neuro- Rockford, Il Jeanie Henrion 14 Neurology 10/3/09 - 10/4/09 Madison TECHs, Upper Quadrant Cities 800-785-7855 ® 10/17/09 - 10/18/09 Chicago Sponsor: www.TNSeminars.com IFRAH Approach in the [email protected] Plus other dates and cities Therapy Network Seminars [email protected] Treatment and Management of 313-283-0561 Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury 6 sessions, Wednesdays: Leadership in Health Services Chicago, IL www.continuingeducationpartner.com 48 Other Sponsor: 9/9/09; 9/23/09; 10/7/09; Certificate Program 312-930-3200 Swedish American Hospital 10/21/09; 11/4/09; 11/18/09 Sponsor: [email protected] Continuing Education Institute of IL w/U of IL Family Medicine

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PT Prior.Issue 4-09.indd 33 7/28/09 1:58:15 PM PT Priority • August/September 2009 Member Spotlight Welcome New Members... Member Spotlight Daphne Scott, PT, DSc Daphne Scott Jamie Lynn Baker, SPT Michael J. Shimkus, SPT Alexa Teresa Bancel, SPT Natalie N. Sukhaphadhana, PT By Laurel White By Laurel White Sharon Bartel, PT Kathryn Louise Wilson, PT Kathryn J. Bury, SPT Krista Asprec, SPT aphne Scott, PT, DSc, a member of Brandi Lee Calvert, PTA Charina Cu Bernarte, PT Dthe Illinois Physical Lacey Marie Chandler, PT Bradley Scott Bessemer, PT Therapy Association (IPTA) Ruchika Chandran, PT Kimberly Carol Coninx, SPT since 2000, has been a prac- ticing physical therapist for Julie Lynn Degenhart, PT Meredith Ann Cusic, PT 15 years. Daphne augment- Carri Michelle Dominick, PT Bradd Scott Defenbaugh, PT ed her Masters of Science in Rebecca Lynn Ellis, PT Valery Beth Dumas, SPT Physical Therapy degree from Andrews University by return- Emelia D. Exum, SPT Fady Eissa Elmalh, PT ing to Andrews in 2008 to Chelsea Marie Gant, SPT Shawn Ashley Epstein, PT earn her Doctorate of Science Jerod Daniel Gard, PT Mary Kathleen Faul, SPT in Physical Therapy with a special emphasis in manual ther- Katie Henry, PT Erin Gooch, SPT apy. A Fellow in the American “I hope to learn more Alison Ann Jasinowski, PT Michael J. Kelley, SPT Academy of Orthopedic Manual about advocating Margret Anne Kelly, SPT Philip C. Lee, PT Physical Therapists, a Board Daphne Scott, PT, DSc, a member of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Certified Orthopedic Clinical Becky Ann Kregness, PT Lindy Sue Miller, PT sincefor our2000, profession has been a practicing physical therapist for 15 years. Daphne augmented her Specialist and Certified Athletic Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree from Andrews University by returning to Elizabeth Joy Kronenberg, SPT Militza Nieves, PT Trainer, Daphne has been a and to become more Andrews in 2008 to earn her Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy with a special Jenifer Ann Kuhn, SPT Lena Park, SPT working therapist for AthletiCo intimately involved in Chicago, Illinois, for the past emphasis in manual therapy. A Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Jamie N. LaPenna, SPT Krishna H. Patel, PTA ten years. Physicalin legislative Therapists , a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Andrea Marie McIntyre, SPT Ashley Reed, SPT Daphne’s practice has focused Athletic Trainer, Daphne has been a working therapist for AthletiCo in Chicago, Illinois, Stacy Rose Mustari, SPT Melissa J. Singer, SPT on outpatient orthopedics, incor- forchange the past in ten Illinois,” years. porating sub-specialties in spine, Matthew Scott Neal, PT Kristen Ann Smigelski, SPT lower quarter and vestibular Daphne’s practice has focused on outpatient orthopedics, incorporating sub-specialties in Lauren Michelle Peranich, SPT Jodi R. Smith, PTA rehabilitation. Daphne’s membership in the Illinois Physical Therapy spine, lower quarter and vestibular rehabilitation. Daphne’s membership in the Illinois Melissa Perret, SPT Jacqueline Stewart, PT Association has focused on educating herself to become an advocate for the physical therapy professionPhysical in the legislative Therapy arena. Association has focused on educating herself to become an advocate Joanna Guevarra Polyakov, PT Ryan Cooper Todd, PT After participating in IPTA-offeredfor the continuing physical education therapy courses profession in the legislative arena. Louis J. Russo, SPTA Michelle Lynn Walters, PT focused on advocacy, Daphne cites “getting involved with local and national advocacy” as one of theAfter greatest participating benefits she hasin IPTAincurred-offered continuing education courses focused on advocacy, from her IPTA membership. Daphne cites “getting involved with local and national advocacy” as one of the greatest “I hope to learn more about advocating for our profession and to become more intimately involvedbenefits in legislative she has change incurred in Illinois,” from her IPTA membership. she said. Outside the legislative arena,“I Daphne hope to is learn a strong more advocate about for advocating for our profession and to become more intimately involvement in IPTA activities. “Iinvolved would strongly in legislative recommend changeto each in Illinois,” she said. member [that] they become involved with yearly meetings and any opportunities to meet other members,”Outside she said.the legislativeDaphne recalls arena, some Daphne is a strong advocate for involvement in IPTA of her fondest professional memoriesactivities. as those “I in wouldwhich she strongly is able to recommend to each member [that] they become involved meet and connect with other physical therapy professionals through IPTA events. with yearly meetings and any opportunities to meet other members,” she said. Daphne Daphne looks forward to continuingrecalls hersome advocacy of her workfondest in the professional memories as those in which she is able to meet upcoming year, “supporting our andnew IPTAconnect President,” with otherand attending physical therapy professionals through IPTA events. the fall’s chapter meeting. “[I appreciate the IPTA’s] commitment to advancing our profession…and protecting our rights to provide the best service to patients,” she said. n

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Calendar of Events

August 4 Member Services Conference Call 11 Executive Committee Conference Call 12 District Chairs Conference Call

September 1 Member Services Conference Call 13-15 APTA State Government Affairs Forum (Phoenix, AZ) 24 IPTA Board of Directors (Bloomington, IL) 25-26 IPTA 2009 Fall Conference (Bloomington, IL) 25 Roast of Peter McMenamin (Bloomington, IL)

October The Federal Advocacy Forum, held May 17-19, brought 6 Member Services Conference Call more than 200 PT advocates to Capitol Hill and featured 8 Central District Meeting (Champaign, IL) a variety of speakers. Representatives from the IPTA met 20 Executive Committee Conference Call with legislators during the 2009 Federal Affairs Forum. 21 District Chair Conference Call 30-1 2009 National Student Conclave (Miami, Fl)

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The IPTA is Here to Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions

he Illinois Physical Therapy Association is your go-to on ques- • Can I still keep my Illinois licensure active even though I no longer tions regarding licensure, the laws and regulations associated live in Illinois? Twith the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, continuing education,? • Are patient testimonials (as seen on practice web sites, etc.) permit- and professional conduct. Staff members are happy to assist you with ted per IPTA by-laws? any arising questions or concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact the staff at [email protected]. • Can physical therapists evaluate or treat patients in Illinois without a medical referral? A few of the frequently asked questions are below: • Is the only legal use of the initial P.T. in the state of Illinois for a • A recent graduate student has received authorization to take the licensed physical therapist? physical therapy licensure exam, can they practice under supervi- • Can a PTA write a discharge order or a discharge summary? sion? • Do insurance companies pay for services performed by a PTA? • If I am taking course work in an accredited D.P.T. program, does this count for Continuing Education? Please look for the answers to the above questions and many more • Are there separate categories for CE acquired from self study? in upcoming issues of PT Priority.

Time is running out! Have you met your continuing education requirements for license renewal? All physical therapists assistants who wish to maintain an active license in Illinois must complete 20 hours of continuing education by September 30, 2009*

How do I “prove” that I’ve complied? x Maintain records and certificates of attendance/completion from the programs you have attended for a minimum of 5 years. Do not send copies with your license renewal. x Always confirm that the programs attended were approved by the IPTA, an accredited college or university, an academic institution with CAPTE accredited PT or PTA program, or a IDFPR licensed CE sponsor. x CE hours used to satisfy the CE requirement of another state may be submitted to IDFPR for approval (form & fee required).

Can I meet my CE requirements through just in-services and courses online? The IDFPR limits some of the CE hours that can be earned in certain categories. For example, you may only earn a maximum of 5 CE hours by attending work in-services, and a total of 10 from online courses, teleconferences, and published text/quizzes). You can find a Quick Glance Guide to Continuing Education Hours in our new guide, “ Essentials of PT Practice in Illinois 2009”, or consult the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, which can be found at www.idfpr.com.

What CE should I be taking? Choose CE that has appropriate evidence and is taught by a person with expertise on the subject. Your time is valuable, and so is the knowledge that can be attained through CE programs that have direct applicability to your specialty. Also consider your learning style and the level of instruc- tion: challenge yourself to learn and continue to expand your knowledge and skills as a physical therapy professional. By taking time to develop your own personal development plan, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for improvement and advancement. I still have questions. More information about license renewal and CE requirements can be found at: www.IPTA.org, www.APTA.org and www.IDFPR.com.

*This requirement is waived for Physical Therapist Assistants applying for their first renewal following the original issuance of the license. If you are not sure whether you qualify under this exception, please contact IPTA at 630.904-0101.

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s the APTA continues its venture into the “branding” of should be incorporated into all forms of communication, including physical therapists (an attempt to improve the consumer press releases, speeches, advertisements or patient communication. and general public’s image of the profession and its prac- Armed with the knowledge of how to communicate, it is, quite titioners) the Association has begun to offer suggestions obviously, equally important to have an awareness of what to com- onA its website to you, the physical therapist, on how to “live the municate. Reflecting the three new identifiers of the profession in brand” and advance a new, improved public image for the profes- accordance with the “brand” (which can be accurately summarized sion. According to the APTA web site, you must “live and represent as, “As motion experts, physical therapists will be positioned as spe- the Sage/Hero every day in everything [you] do, whether treating cialists who can help improve mobility and quality of life without the patients or interacting with other health care professionals [or] legisla- expense and pain of surgery or side effects of prescription medica- tive representatives.” The Sage/Hero combines the characteristics of tion”) one must continue to assert these points in all sorts of daily individuals who help others “act smarter and feel more confident” communication. These should be familiar (and frequently-revisited) and “help people perform at their upper limits.” talking points of the new, brand-savvy physical therapist: “Physical There are also a variety of behavioral prescriptions offered by therapists can help you improve your mobility and quality of life the APTA to assist the physical therapy professional in appro- without surgery or prescription drugs,” “Many physical therapists are priately advancing the doctors of physical therapy and all are trusted health care profession- Sage/Hero and the new als with extensive education in diagnosing and treating conditions that “brand.” A professional “The physical limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life,” “Physical attitude is highly encour- therapist must therapists can teach you how to prevent or manage a condition so that aged, elements of which you will achieve long-term health benefits,” and “In most states, you include completing flaw- also acknowledge can make an appointment with a physical therapist directly, without less and thorough docu- a physician referral.” mentation to insurance the importance of The physical therapy professional is an essential player in advanc- companies, introduc- entrepreneurial ing the new, improved “brand” of his or her profession. Remembering ing oneself with a full to embody the Sage/Hero in every day interaction, utilize the “com- name and title (“Hello, prowess in the mon voice” and incorporate the messages encouraged by the APTA I’m Laura Smith, doctor will help not only the profession of which you are a member, but the of physical therapy,” or, professional world.” general public – prospective consumers of physical therapy, indi- “Hello, I’m Emily Jones, viduals whose lives could greatly benefit from your skill and services. physical therapist assistant”), and maintaining a professional personal Advance the brand every day and exemplify the helping professional appearance, which includes “appropriate attire” for both physical that you are! therapists and physical therapist assistants and incorporating a name Elements of this article were directly drawn from APTA.org, where tag which depicts one’s name, professional designations, and title into more information about the new “brand” of physical therapy and one’s professional wardrobe. additional methods of conveying the brand are readily available. n The physical therapist must also acknowledge the importance of entrepreneurial prowess in the professional world. The professional must organize and use resources wisely to market services directly to consumers and physician/professional partners. They must also embrace “brand guidelines” for speech and decorum when engaging in marketing and communications arenas (this “common voice” and the necessary messages to express will be addressed soon). Finally, the savvy entrepreneur/physical therapist must endeavor to become the leading source of information about the profession. The aforementioned “common voice” must be inspirational (incor- porating a “yes, you can!” attitude), passionate, and energetic while also fostering an awareness of its authenticity. The physical therapy professional should express him or herself, if they wish to reflect the new “brand” of the profession, with a straightforward style that is clear, direct, authoritative, engaging and personal. The ideal is to “convey a sense of wisdom without talking down to others.” This tone

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