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Welcome to MN APTA!

As a mission-driven and member and volunteer-led organization, the Minnesota Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (MN APTA) leads its membership in advocating for and securing the future of the physical therapy profession.

New MN APTA Website!

Click here for more information on new features, how to log in, and how to win an MN APTA gift certificate just for exploring the site!

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Important News

State Government Affairs

While BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS MN) supports the use of manual therapy, some individual BCBS plans do not consider manual therapy a covered service; click here for information

Governance

MN APTA has updated its strategic plan; click here for more information
The new APTA Code of Ethics went into effect July 1, 2010; click here to view presentation on the topic (originally presented at 2010 Spring Conference)

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Upcoming Activities

MN APTA State Fair Booth

	100%	"Prevent Back Pain with Physical Therapy!" Click here for more information and to sign up to volunteer. We're 85% there! We have 144 volunteers signed up. Five of 12 days are now fully staffed and all AM slots are filled! Slots are still available for the other 7 days-- we need 22 more volunteers!

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Fall MN APTA-Sponsored Continuing Education Courses

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Fall Conference: October 29-30 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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Call for Posters: Fall 2010 MN APTA Conference

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Member News!

Kudos & Congratulations

Thanks to these PTs, PTAs, and students for their work on behalf of our physical therapy profession!

Nathan Hellyer, PT, for winning the APTA 2010 Emerging Leader Award. Each chapter is encouraged to submit a name each year and Nathan is one of only 22 APTA members to win this award this year. conbgratulations Nathan! Click here to read more.
Mayo School of Health Science DPT Program Students for winning honorable mention for donating $3,000 or more in the 2009-2010 Miami-Marquette Challenge to raise funds for the APTA Foundation for Physical Therapy. Amazing!
Julie McDonald PTA (Pediatrics) and Tracy Eustice PTA (Musculoskeletal) for achieving their APTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA (in their respective clinical areas). Congratulations! Click here to see other MN APTA PTA Members who have already received this recognition!
JW Matheson, PT, presented 3 courses on Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19 at APTA Annual Conference titled "Postsurgical rehabilitation of the hip and spine", "Postsurgical rehabilitation for the lower extremity", and Postsurgical orthopedic rehabilitation full-day lab." Thank you for sharing your expertise with fellow therapists.
Katie Trent, PT, presented a course on Friday, June 18 at APTA Annual Conference titled "You want me to do what? Making domestic violence inquiry relevant and practical to physical therapists." This was a very relevant presentation!
Margaret Weightman, PT, co-presented a course on Friday, June 18 at APTA Annual Conference titled "Clinical practice guidance for mild TBI for wounded warriors: processes and toolkits." Great presentation!
Jim Youdas, PT, presented a poster on Thursday, June 17 at APTA Annual Conference titled "An electromyographic analysis of the ad-slide exercise, abdominal crunch, supine double-leg thrust, and side bridge in healthy young adults: implications for rehabilitation professionals." Excellent!