Nebraska Physical Therapy Association

Continuing Education

State Meetings

10/1/2010 - NPTA Fall 2010 Conference

NPTA Fall Conference

Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, NE

October 1 & 2, 2010

“Orthopedic Examination and Interventions of the Young Athlete”

Speaker - Jeff Konin, PT, PhD, ATC, FACSM

(9 hours)

“Oncology and Implications for the Physical Therapist”

Speaker – Charles L. McGarvey, PT, MS, DPT, FAPTA

(14 hours)

“Clinical Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Foot and Ankle”

Speakers – Ed Mulligan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC and Jana Mulligan, PT

(14 hour lecture/lab course limited to 32 people)

4/8/2011 - NPTA Spring 2011 Conference

NPTA Spring Conference

April 9 & 10, 2011

North Platte, NE

"Yes, Physical Therapists Can Do Hand Therapy Too!”

Speaker -- Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT (10 contact hours)

"Pilates Rehabilitation for the Healthcare Professional"

Speaker -- Staci Cost, PT, MHSc, OCS, MTC (10 contact hours)

9/23/2011 - NPTA Fall 2011 Conference

NPTA Fall Conference

September 23 & 24, 2011

Omaha, NE

“Mechanical Properities of Musculoskeletal Tissues”

Speaker – Michael T. Gross, PT, PhD, FAPTA

District Meetings

8/10/2010 - NPTA Central District Meeting

Central District Meeting August 10th

There will be a Central District meeting at Grand Island Physical Therapy at 6:30 p.m. on August 10^th. Mike Bennett from Dartmed, Inc. will present on a new knee rehabilitation device called Kneehab. A business meeting will follow. Please bring or email nominations for Central District Chairman position as my term has expired. We will hold elections in the fall.

Grand Island Physical Therapy is located in the West Faidley Medical Center at 620 North Diers Avenue. Dinner will be served so please RSVP to mike@cnrehab.com if you plan to attend.

8/26/2010 - Eastern District Meeting 8-26-10

Eastern District Meeting August 26^th in Lincoln

Exercise & Cancer Patients, Susan Bruggeman, PT

APTA Branding, Cheryl Wisinski, PT

August 26, 2010

7:00 p.m.

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (Lau Room)

5401 South Street, Lincoln NE

CEUs will be provided

Approved Continuing Education

8/25/2010 - Pain, Brain, Illusions & Delusions-

One Neurocientist's Approach to Pain in Lincoln, NE. Speaker: Lorimer Moseley, PhD, BAppSc. Contact: Colleen Louw, 1-866/235-4289 (3 Contact Hours)

9/10/2010 - 10th Annual Pain Management Conference-

Practical Pain Management for Healthcare Providers in Omaha, NE with multiple speakers. Contact Sally O'Neill, http://cme.creighton.edu (6 Contact Hours)

9/18/2010 - Pandemic Issues & Ethics

in Omaha, NE with multiple speakers. Contact Judy Dunn, Clarkson College, 402/552-6123, 3.5 contact hours.

10/23/2010 - Mobilization of the Nervous System

on Oct. 23-24, 2010 in Omaha, NE. Instructor: Adriaan Louw, PT, MAppSc, GCRM, CSMT. Contact Colleen Louw, 1-866/235-4289, info@ispinstitute.com (14.25 contact hours)