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WINTER 2021
Volume 55
T E N N E S S E E P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y A S S O C I AT I O N
Virtual Spring Meeting
March 26th & 27th
See inside for more details!
President’s Message
District News
DPT & PTA Programs
Remote Learning in PT School:
A Student’s Perspective
...and much more!
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S / C O M M I T T E E S
Executive Committee Memphis State License Board Liaison New Horizon The VOLUNTEER VOICE is a
Krissi Moore, PT,DPT,OCS,CMP Cathy Hinton, PT, PhD Catie Cox publication of the Tennessee
President - Term Exp 2022 Kmm178@gmail.com W: 615-460-6718 coxcr3@etsu.edu Physical Therapy Association. The
Alan Meade, PT, ScDPT, MPH H: 615-356-8419 magazine is published up to four
South Central F: 615-460-6729 Student Gov. Liason times a year and is sent to all
W: 423-578-1560 members of the APTA in Tennessee.
H: 423-246-4125 Olumide Aderoba PT, DPT, MS cathinton@att.net Jacqueline Butch
931-540-0665 ostovich@etsu.edu ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS
F: 423-392-7055
931-486-1911 Ethics All advertisements in the
almeadept@charter.net
TBD VOLUNTEER VOICE are accepted
Gordon107@charter.net APTA TN Office on the basis of conformance with
Vice President -
Amy Breedlove the ethical standards of the
Term Exp. 2019
Upper Cumberland Nominating 1483 N Mt. Juliet Road, #175 American Physical Therapy
Darin Payne, PT,DPT Bea Owens, PT, DPT, PhD Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Association but no effort is made to
Sarah Suddarth, PT, DPT
drpdpt@gmail.com owensb@etsu.edu O: 629.255.0870 verify the accuracy of claims made
W: 931-427-6030 in such advertisements. Acceptance
931-815-4361 F: 615.296.9980 of advertisements does not imply
C: 931-478-3907 Awards
sdeesuddarth@gmail.com
tpta@tptatn.com endorsement by the VOLUNTEER
Committees - Voting Debbie Ingram PT, EdD, FAPTA VOICE or by the American Physical
423-238-4214 Therapy Association.
Secretary - Term Exp 2020 423-425-4767
Practice Chair RATES
Bertie Gatlin, PT, DSc, PCS Debbie-ingram@utc.edu
Jeremy Shook PT, DPT 1/8 Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60.00
C: 901-489-7589 423-894-4185 1/4 Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95.00
rgatlin@south.edu Jshook@excelrehabsports.com Multicultural Affairs 1/2 Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 115.00
Ron Barredo, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS Full Page . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200.00
Treasurer - Term Exp 2020 Legislative C: 615-479-3096 Back Page . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 250.00
Jody Swearingen, PT Joe Black, DPT, SCS, ATC rbarredo@tnstate.edu Job Opening and
Continuing Education Columns
W: 615-550-0000 W: 865-238-6090
C: 423-834-5420 H: 865-995-9438 Reimbursement $35.00 for under 100 words.
David Harris, PTA, MBA $65.00 over 100 words,
jodyswearingen@icloud.com F: 865-239-6094 not to exceed 200 words.
C: 865-216-5404 dharris@benchmarkpt.com
Companies listing their name,
Chief Delegate - joeblackdpt@gmail.com address, phone number, and
Research
Term Exp 2020 representative are called PATRONS.
Co-Chair Legislative June Hanks, PT, PhD, DPT, CWS These companies are listed in each
Trish King PT, PhD, OCS, MTC,
HFAAOMPT Rachel Grubb PT, DPT 423-266-5051 issue of the VOLUNTEER VOICE.
rachelgrubbdpt@gmail.com junehanks@gmail.com Cost is $50.00 per issue.
423-439-8794
kingpm@etsu.edu 931-261-8018 SUBSCRIPTIONS
Public Relations
TBD $50.00 per year (3 issues)
Communications for non-members.
District Chairs
Natalie Abell, PT, DPT
731-668-8822 Historian Please submit all articles and news
Chattanooga Charles Jones, PT items relation to physical therapy to:
nataliegrace.wilson@gmail.com
Allison Stowers, PT,DPT W: 423-634-7744 APTA TN
allisonstowers@gmail.com Membership
F: 423-877-5611 Amy Breedlove
Tera Gwaltney PT, DPT
khunneke@comcast.net 1483 N Mt. Juliet Road, #175
Jackson teragwaltneydpt@gmail.com Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Felicia Ingram, DPT 731.413.8095
Lobbyist O 629.255.0870
W: 731-855-7983 Estie Harris Email tpta@tptatn.com
H: 731-217-1750 Program
Lou Alsobrooks F 615.296.9980
F: 731-855-7779 Smith, Harris & Carr L I C E N S U R E
Amy Crouse, PT, OCS
fcingram112492@gmail.com 511 Union St #710 Office of Health Licensure & Regulation
W: 615-302-3565 Board of Physical Therapy
Nashville, TN 37219 Attn: Mr. Michael Sobowale
amycrouse@gmail.com
615-255-2643 Board of PT
Knoxville Tennessee Health Related Boards
estie@harrisfrazier.com 665 Mainstream Drive
Don Reagan, PT, DPT PTA/SIG Chair 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
865-238-6077 Eric Clarke 615.532.5132
PAC Chair
donreagan@gmail.com clarkee@etsu.edu State Web Site:
Ashley Henley Sager, PT, DPT https://tn.gov/health/article/PT-about
931-273-8261 Peer Assistance Program 1-615-726-4001
Nashville Other Committees – amh12u@gmail.com
Karen Smith, PT, DPT, CWS, C/NDT, Non-voting APTA TN Lobbyist
FACCWS Finance Chair Estie Harris
Immediate Past President Smith, Harris, & Carr
H: 615-963-2168 Brandon Ellison PT, COMT, OCS 615/255-2643
Scott Newton, PT,DPT,OCS,CWS
kcoker@tnstate.edu Brandon.ellison@resultspt.com Weekly updates are provided on the
W: 931-424-5588 website. The information to view the
F: 931-424-5590 website is listed below:
Tri-Cities Federal Affairs Liaison
H: 931-424-5266 Website - www.sjc.cc
Justin Smith, PT, SCS David Finch, PT User Name - PTA
snewton@benchmarkpt.com dharris@benchmarkpt Password - 1023
W: 423-543-0073
H: 423-245-2677
justinsmithdptrn@hotmail.com
“Opinions expressed by the authors are their own and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association.”
President’s Message
Alan Meade, PT, DScPT, MPH
Chapter President APTA
Hello APTA Tennessee Members! Happy Valentine’s Day to
you and to this season of Love in 2021.
I hope all of you are doing well and staying safe. Do you remember where
some of us were at this time last year; I’m thinking Denver at CSM. How
many of you came home from this live conference and possibly found yourself
sick in some way at work or in your community. I know I did and several of
my colleagues did as well. I remember going to an Urgent Care Facility and
they could not detect a viral or bacterial infection, so guess what? They gave
me nothing. Just wondering if I indeed did have COVID-19? Later, I went
to a trusted friend in that same Urgent Care Facility and she checked my medical records and placed me
on two dose packs of the Zithromax along with a half a gallon, yes a half gallon of Codeine cough syrup
as that was my chief complaint, a heavy dry cough, that I couldn’t get rid of accordingly. Oh well, it all
worked.
I do believe we are on the other side of the Pandemic and can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.
As we continue the efforts to test individuals accordingly, most of the focus is on getting the vaccinations
so that we may get back to some improved sense of normalcy. Amy Breedlove brought something to my
attention the other day and that was what if we do return to normalcy, with large gatherings, etc., do we
ask conference attendees to say whether they have received the vaccine or not? Something to think about
for sure! Let PTs and PTAs do our collective part to make sure people are getting the vaccinations, and
I do know of some states that are allowing PTs to be part of the health team to give those injections. I so
much look forward to an in-person conference in 2021, hopefully by the Fall Tri-State Meeting with
Mississippi and Arkansas in Memphis, TN. Stay tuned!
I do hope you are enjoying the President’s Updates monthly as the APTA Tennessee Executive Committee
has decided to bring you the latest news about the profession of physical therapy in not only Tennessee,
but nationally as well. In the Updates, you will find some of the “DID YOU KNOW” information and we
are hoping that brings some light to the most recent set of events or issues in our profession.
I hope all of you are enjoying Combined Sections virtually through February and March this year in
getting your CEUs. The cost is very reasonable and quite convenient for those who would like courses in
the evening after work. This approach will keep you working and you can still get your CEUs nationally.
I also hope all of you are taking advantage of what the Districts are doing here in Tennessee with their
District Meetings and the continuing education from some of the best speakers that I have heard in a while.
Believe me when I say that we have had some phenomenal speakers from Tri-Cities, Knoxville, Memphis,
Chattanooga, South Central, Jackson and Nashville who have presented great topics. At times, you can
get either 1.0 to 1.5 hours of Class 1 CEs. Keep watching the postings from our APTA Tennessee
Executive Office. The Executive Committee has decided to also interject Ethics and Jurisprudence courses
potentially 2 to 3 times in the year as well as presenting other worthwhile courses quarterly. Those details
are being worked out accordingly.
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LEGISLATIVE
1. APTA Tennessee “Day on the Hill” will go to a virtual platform this year.
• In an effort to protect state legislators and their staff from exposure to Covid-19, public access to the
Cordell Hull building and state capitol building will be extremely limited for the foreseeable future.
• Because of these restrictions, it will not be feasible to conduct an in-person APTA-Tennessee Day
on the Hill in 2021. However, APTA-Tennessee remains committed to our advocacy efforts and your
Legislative Team came up with some alternatives to maintain the momentum that we have impacting
physical therapy issues at the state level.
• We will do Hill Visits in the Clinics across the State and Districts will coordinate accordingly working
with the Legislative Co-Chairs—Joe Black and Rachel Grubb and the Executive Office Director Amy
Breedlove. Keeping your legislators engaged and informed during a clinic visit is the key to successful
advocacy. We will need to follow through with appropriate safety measures and protocols.
• The Legislative Team will provide you with talking points on the issues that are important to the
physical therapy community in Tennessee.
• The “in-person visits” with legislators at the Cordell Hull building is difficult at the moment, but it is
certainly not impossible should the necessity arise. If the Legislative Team needs to make an in-person
visit with a particular legislator at the Cordell Hull building, please let us know and we’ll make sure it
happens with assistance of Lou and Estie.
2. Legislative Bills Proposed this Year:
• SB 534 and HB 1076—Education and Experience Requirements for PTs, sponsored by Sen. Rusty
Crowe and Rep. Tom Leatherwood—The bill removes the one-year experience requirement for doc-
torate level physical therapists for purposes of the direct access practice exception. It also requires PTs
without a doctorate to meet certain educational requirements for purposes of the direct access practice
exception, including completing a professional PT Program of at least 15 hours that is approved by the
Board of Physical Therapy and completing three years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• SB 1072 and HB 1275—Changes to the Practice of Occupational Therapy, sponsored by Sen. Bo
Watson and Rep. Tom Leatherwood—The bill adds Dry Needling to the practice of OTs for Upper
Extremity areas. It also has language for Telehealth in the practice act for both PTs and OTs.
3. Other Bills to Watch:
• Coverage of Chiropractic Services in TennCare
• School-Based Health Related Services—(OTs, SLPs, and PTs)--removing required physician
prescription for Peds patients in those IEPs situations where the need is defined by the IEP Team
• Chiropractors adding Chiropractic therapy assistant or Chiropractic X-Ray Technician to the Board of
Chiropractic Examiners.
• Telehealth Services Provided by Healthcare Professionals licensed in other states
• Creation of the State Opioid Task Force
• Appointing Authority to the Advisory Council on Worker’s Compensation.
• Rules Promulgation by the Worker’s Comp Bureau
• Unlicensed Graduates (Students) May Provide Telehealth Services
Licensing Board Update:
The Redline Rules Revision effective February 12, 2021 has been sent out for the Promulgation process.
No further Rules Task Force Meetings will be announced.
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David Harris (Chair) and Attorney Lara Gill will now assist each other to write language that will correlate
with any of the new practice act changes and those changes that will occur with new legislative initiatives
this year. They have also agreed to write a policy statement to clarify the “notification/notified” statement
from our earlier Practice Act Changes in 2020.
DON’T FORGET: APTA TN Spring Meeting on March 26-27, 2021—VIRTUALLY Presented? Please
see Amy Crouse and Amy Breedlove’s Programming for this major event!
OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Please visit our APTA Tennessee Website for its quality and excellent information.
• Transition of Moving Mac Hensley’s PT Memorabilia to Chattanooga for Charlie Jones, our Historian to go
through all of the items and materials. Report to follow.
• Centennial Celebration within TN and also at the National Cathedral
in DC Sept. 2021.
• APTA Tennessee PAC awarded four checks to Rep. Jeremy Faison,
Sen. Henry Jackson, Sen. Bo Watson, and Sen. Becky Massey.
Thank You Ashley Sager, our Chair.
• The UTC and Chattanooga State Forum was an absolute success on
January 21, 2021 with our own Dr. Susan Appling, BOD of the APTA
from currently Ohio who did a wonderful presentation of the History of
APTA and what the Future Holds for the PT Profession during this
Centennial Year. Thank You Nancy Fell, Matt Grubb, and Caroline
Rogers for a job well done.
• The Executive Committee is looking for some opportunities
going forward and they include the following: Town Halls for
new members, a Mac Hensley dedication day on March 29,
extend the CEUs requirements beyond Feb. 28, more Virtual
meetings by APTA Tennessee, and a Past Presidents Zoom
Meeting to discuss Past and Present initiatives of the PT Profession.
• Please work with Tera Gwaltney and Zach Sutton on the membership
initiatives.
• We are working on a Marketing Plan for the PT profession in Tennessee.
• We are working currently on maximizing investments for APTA Tennessee.
DON’T FORGET ABOUT AWARDS FOR APTA TENNESSEE---Deadline – March 8th, 2021!
Thanks Everyone, and please stay in the loop and watch the website and the emails that go out from our
Main Executive Office Director, Ms. Amy Breedlove. She is doing a phenomenal job for us in Tennessee
and I can’t thank her enough for all of her hard work. SO THANK YOU AMY!!!!
Thank You APTA Tennessee Members!
Alan
Alan Meade, PT, DScPT, MPH
Chapter President APTA Tennessee
Director of Rehab Services HMG
Adjunct Faculty of ETSU DPT & Rehab Science Programs
CMS (APOE) Advisory Panel on Outreach & Education
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APTA-TN Jackson District Winter 2021 Update
APTA TN Jackson District would like to congratulate Jay
Wentworth, PT, for receiving the 2020 Special Recognition
Award. This award goes to an APTA TN member who has
demonstrated special service and contribution to the Chapter
and/or District. The criteria includes holding an office with dis-
tinction (past or current) and providing extraordinary service to
the Chapter and/or District by contributions to the Association
and profession besides holding a Chapter office or Committee
chairmanship.
Jay has been a PT for the past 20 years. He has been a mem-
ber of APTA for about 13 years but has taken the initiative to
become more engaged at the local level in the past 7 years. He
currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Jackson Dis-
trict. Some comments shared about Jay were: “ He he has exhibited great passion about increas-
ing membership and community involvement. He has been instrumental in helping coordinate
our PTDOS for the past 2 years and never hesitates to assist in the community. He helps provide
sideline coverage for a local school to ensure that kids stay healthy on and off the field.” He is
also known to advocate for our profession as it pertains to reimbursement for our services. He
does it on a local level but would be awesome on a state or national level as well.
APTA-TN Nashville District Winter 2021 Update
The Nashville District is blessed with dedicated physical therapists and physical therapist as-
sistants during this pandemic and otherwise. “Being a member of the APTA has been the cardiac
“defibrillator paddles” to my professional career for whenever I start to flatline. It revives my
calling. I am grateful beyond measure.” Karen Swisher, PT, DPT an acute care PT at Vanderbilt
University Medical Center.
The Nashville District hosted “Innovations and Deletions in the Practice of Physical Thera-
py: 100 Years” as a free one contact hour CEU course on January 12, 2021 along with a “Social
Hour” and short Nashville District Business meeting. Forty-nine PT/PTAs celebrated virtually
with eleven expert speakers. Shirley Jergenson, PT shared her experiences graduating from PT
school in 1965 and some of the changes she experienced in PT over her 50-year career. Trish
King, PT PhD gave a compelling history and update on the House of Delegates. Caden Crosby,
SPT shared her PT experiences in international missions. Ashely Callender, PTA discussed the
emergence of PTAs in 1969 and the changes within APTA including PTA’s now having a full
vote and the Core Values now including PTs and PTAs in one document. Samantha Harris, PT,
DPT, GCS detailed the changes in geriatrics and the creation of the geriatric specialty. Chasiti
Chandler, PT, DPT and Annie Tapp, PT, DPT, NCS shared advances in pediatrics and neurology,
respectively. Tom Mork, PT, DPT, CERT MDT and Eric Henderson, PT, DPT covered orthope-
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dics and sports PT and highlighted advances in PT including dry needling and blood-flow re-
striction use. Women’s and pelvic health was covered by Marsha Bowman, PT, DPT, WCS who
is one of the two ABPTS certified women’s health PTs in Tennessee. Karen Smith, PT, DPT,
CWS, WCC, FACCWS, C/NDT, CSRS discussed the advances in wound management in patient
care and the new APBPTS Wound Management specialty that will open up next year for candi-
dates to sit for the certification exam.
The Nashville District was fortunate to co-sponsor a Virtual Ethics and Jurisprudence course
with APTA-TN President Alan Meade, PT, DSc on December 2 and December 9, 2020.
December 8, 2020, the Nashville District hosted a free live, virtual two contact hour CEU enti-
tled, Management of the Acute Dizzy Patient, by Gail Bachman, PT, DPT
The Nashville District is looking forward to the Virtual State Meeting in March and the possible
in person tristate meeting in Fall 2021.
Karen Smith PT, DPT, CWS,WCC, FACCWS, C/NDT, CSRS
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APTA-TN South Central District Winter 2021 Update
APTA-TN Memphis District Winter 2021 Update
The Memphis District collected canned goods and
nonperishables as a part of PT Day of Service in October.
All donations went to the Mid-South Food Bank.
e collected $30 and 1,042 lbs. of food. Huge thank you
to the local clinicians and especially the PT and PTA
students in Memphis that gave generously!
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Laura Lee “Dolly” Swisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA Thanks TN
Dr. Dolly Swisher thanked Tennessee for being instrumental in her career during her most recent
lecture. This Tennessee PT graduate (UTHSC’s Class of 1986) delivered a compelling message
at this year’s CSM. Dolly Swisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA was the speaker at the Pauline Cerasoli
Lecture: Educating for Professionalism – The science of caring. The art of healing on February
4, 2021. The recorded lecture is available with the CSM recordings on the APTA website.
Dr. Swisher walked CSM participants through current research on professionalism including
changes on the definition of professionalism and the most important professional skills for
physical therapists. Dr. Swisher is one of the key authors of the “RIPS Model” that is used
to frame ethical cases and questions as well as the author of Rehabilitation Ethics for
Interprofessional Practice: Beyond Principles, Individualism, and Professional Silos,
published 2019.
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APTA – Tennessee 2021 Spring Meeting
Physical Therapy in 2021 and Beyond!
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 ville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin, Ten-
DISCIPLINE TRACKS nessee. He received his Doctor of Medicine from
Indiana University School of Medicine and com-
ORTHOPEDIC TRACK: pleted his surgery internship and residency at
Emory University Department of Orthopedics. He
Hips Don’t Lie: Common Neuromusculoskeletal then went on to complete a fellowship in sports
Hip Conditions and Exercise Progressions. medicine at Southern California Orthopedic Insti-
tute (SCOI) in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dierck-
Presenter: Dr. Casey Charlebois, PT, DPT, FAAO- man spent four years at SCOI before joining Elite
MPT, Dip. Osteopractic, cert MSKUS – Dr. Charle- Sports Medicine + Orthopedics.Prior to medical
bois is an Osteopractic Physical Therapist. She school, Dr. Dierckman attended the University of
graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy de- Notre Dame, where he played collegiate football.
gree from Arcadia University, holds two Master of He has continued his love of sport by acting as a
Science degrees in Physical Therapy and Exercise team physician for schools in Indiana and Califor-
Science, respectively, from Arkansas State Univer- nia. Dr. Dierckman routinely lectures and teaches
sity and is currently pursuing a PhD in Physical around the country, training other surgeons in
Therapy through Nova Southeastern University. cutting-edge techniques of the hip. Dr. Dierck-
Dr. Charlebois has practiced in both pediatric/ man’s specialties include hip impingement and
outpatient settings and served as adjunct faculty labral tears, hip dysplasia, arthritis of the hip and
at Arkansas State University. Dr. Charlebois is a knee, knee ligament tears, meniscus and cartilage
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic injuries, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, shoulder, labral
Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), a Certified tears and instability, anterior approach hip re-
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinician placement with computer navigation, periacetab-
(Cert. MSKUS), and Senior Faculty for the Amer- ular osteotomy, hip arthroscopy including labral
ican Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT). reconstruction, cartilage and meniscus repair/
Dr. Charlebois developed and teaches DN-3 Ultra- reconstruction/transplant in the knee, multi-liga-
sound Guided Dry Needling: Diagnosis & Manage- mentous and revision ACL knee surgery.
ment Implications for Spine & Extremity Musculo-
skeletal Conditions. Course Description: This course will differentiate
common hip pathologies along with the most up
Course Description: This presentation will focus to date surgical techniques to treat these various
on common hip pathologies including, gluteal pathologies. He will discuss his own personal
tendinopathies, OA, the lumbo-pelvic hip com- story into becoming a hip surgeon and how that
plex, and bursitis. This course will include ultra- has impacted his practice and his quest for appro-
sound images, differential diagnosis, and exercise priate differential diagnosis to determine the best
progressions. course of treatment. He will discuss his conserva-
tive care approach, when he makes a decision for
Comprehensive Hip Surgery surgery, and when he relies on physical therapy to
improve outcomes and impact patients’ lives.
Presenter: Dr. Brian Dierckman, MD – Dr.
Dierckman specializes in sports medicine and SPECIALTY TRACK:
arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, and shoul-
der for both adults and children. Dr. Dierckman Meeting Students Halfway: Continuing Your
currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine Development as a Clinical Educator
+ Orthopedics’s Southern Hills location in Nash-Presenter: Aaron Rindflesch, PT, PhD, NCS - Dr. gy. Becky’s research agenda is designed to as-
Rindflesch is the Director of Clinical Education sist mental performance consultants in working
and Assistant Program Director in the Program in effectively with and through others (e.g., coaches,
Physical Therapy at Mayo Clinic School of Health athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength
Sciences in Rochester, MN, where he is currently and conditioning coaches) to support a culture
in his 18th year as a core faculty member. During of excellence and contribute to athletes/patients
that time, he has trained hundreds of clinical ed- optimal performance and development. She has
ucators and students to improve clinical learning authored articles in journals such as: Journal of
and teaching. In the program, he teaches cours- Athletic Training; Journal of Sport, Exercise, and
es on teaching and learning in physical therapy, Performance Psychology; Journal of Applied Sport
durable medical equipment, qualitative research, Psychology; The Sport Psychologist; Journal of
professional management, communication, Strength and Conditioning Research; and Inter-
ethics and clinical neurology. He practices in the national Sport Coaching Journal. She recently
Mayo Outpatient Wheelchair and Seating Clinic. co-authored Mental Techniques for Performance
He has 19 peer-reviewed publications and has (Independent Study Course, ISC 30.3.4) for the
written two book chapters, including one for clin- Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
ical instructors and students. He received a PhD
in education from the University of Minnesota in Course Description: This presentation will dis-
2007 and is a board-certified clinical specialist in cuss the implementation of Physical Therapists
neurologic physical therapy. utilizing psychological skills and techniques with
patients during rehabilitation. Key psychological
Course Description: In this session, we will review characteristics during each phase of rehabilita-
and address common tensions in full-time clinical tion will be highlighted. Particular attention will
education as experienced by clinical instructors be given to identifying and practicing specific
and students. Common tensions among clinical psychological techniques that can be integrated
instructors include knowing when to “jump in”, directly into physical therapy sessions. Lastly, this
providing student feedback, developing a clinical presentation will discuss the potential collabo-
curriculum and the assessment of students, espe- rations between Physical Therapists and Mental
cially in the professional practice expectations. A Performance Consultants.
tension commonly experienced by students in the
clinic is anxiety over clinical learning compared to Bowel Dysfunction and the Pelvic Connection
academic learning leading to misguided solutions
that include imposter syndrome and demonstra- Presenter: Erin Westner, PT, DPT, PRPC - Erin has
tion of the Dunning-Kruger effect. The session will been working as a practitioner for over 10 years
include analysis of cases and recommendations with a special interest in pelvic health. She has
for best practices in clinical education. received her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner
Certification in 2017 and has now endeavored
Psychological Skills and Techniques to Enhance to opening up her own private practice. Prior to
Rehabilitation and Recovery opening her own practice, she was a clinic director
of an Outpatient Facility and a Clinical Excellence
Presenter: Rebecca Zakrajsek, PhD, CMPC: Dr. Director for the Tennessee region. She has been a
Rebecca (Becky) Zakrajsek is an associate profes- supporter of the APTA and the Academy of Pelvic
sor in the Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior Health for the last 10 years. She has been highly
program at The University of Tennessee. She holds involved with not only treating her patients but
a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology from education. She has a passion to educate the com-
West Virginia University, a MS in Sport Psychology munity. She has been a guest lecturer for UTC DPT
from West Virginia University, a MA in Community program, a teachers aid for continuing education
Counseling from West Virginia University, and a courses, and has completed numerous presen-
B. in Psychology from Baldwin-Wallace College. tations for and with other multidisciplinary prac-
She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant titioners to spread the knowledge of pelvic floor
with the Association for Applied Sport Psycholo- rehab and the effectiveness in treating variousdiagnosis and dysfunctions. 2008. He has worked in orthopedic spine care
specializing in the treatment of common Cer-
Course Description: This presentation will focus vical and Lumbar-related disorders as well as
on gut health and the effects on the body. We other conditions related to the Spine such as
will be learning about various bowel dysfunc- headaches, dizziness and vestibular dysfunction
tions along with the pelvic floor muscles, the and myofascial pain. He completed his COMT
connection with various systems in the body, the through IAMT and OCS shortly thereafter and
impact they have on health, and how we can has been working in an educational/clinical
treat these patients. hybrid role since 2016 in Huntsville, AL. Bo’s
philosophy of care is based on empowering
the patient through utilization of heavy clini-
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 cal reasoning, patient engagement/education,
advanced manual therapy, dry needling, and
General Sessions appropriate exercise implementation with the
ultimate goal of permanent resolution of his
Part 1 - Treating the Post COVID patient’s complaints.
Patient Across the Continuum
(from the acute patient to the Elite Stephen Connolly, B.Phty., OCS, CDNT: Stephen
Athlete preparing for return to sport) trained at the University of Queensland, Austra-
lia, graduating in 1994. In his extensive career, he
has worked in private practice and hospital set-
tings in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom
and the United States. Stephen has gained his
credentials as an Orthopedic Specialist by the
American PT Association. He is Maitland trained
and has lectured at the University of Queensland
and the Queensland University of Technology.
Stephen has broad experience in orthopedic,
sports and occupational health physical ther-
Stephen Connolly Emily L. Grieshaber apy. He has a particular interest in education,
injury management and manual therapy, and
Part 2 – Navigating the Virtual World he has developed a niche role in education and
Featured Speakers: mentoring Stephen is a Certified Dry Needling
Therapist and has been part of the IAMT edu-
cation team since 2014, teaching and helping
develop the curricula for the Trigger Point Dry
Needling and Myofascial Techniques and Taping
courses. In addition, he has been an examiner for
the COMT certification exam. Stephen has the
privilege of being the Director of Clinical Quality
for Results Physiotherapy, developing and over-
seeing recruitment, education curriculum, and
Bo Brawner Jason “Jay” Myerson clinician development initiatives.
Biographies: Emily L. Grieshaber, PT, DPT: Emily graduated
with her DPT from ETSU’s Physical Therapy Pro-
Bo Brawner, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT: Bo Brawner gram in 2018. She completed her cardiovascular
received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from and pulmonary residency at the VA St. Louis
the University of North Georgia in 2012 follow- Healthcare System + Maryville University in July
ing his Bachelors in Science in Kinesiology from of 2020. She returned to ETSU in August 2020 as
Samford University in Birmingham Alabama in an OMPT fellow-in-training.Jason “Jay” Meyerson PT, DPT, DMT, OCS, FAAO- performing Telehealth services to patients which
MPT: Jason is a Physical Therapist and Leader of will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while pro-
Clinical Development for an outpatient orthope- viding optimal care.
dic multi-location practice in Connecticut and
New York City. Jason is a 2005 graduate of Quin- Outline:
nipiac University with his Masters in Physical Ther- Participants will describe how the utilization
apy, and 2012 graduate of Arcadia University with of Telehealth may improve patient plan of care
his DPT. He has completed an Orthopedic and adherence, functional outcome scores and cost
Manual Therapy Residency and Fellowship train- savings
ing through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2011 and
2012. Through the OGI he achieved a Doctorate in Participants will describe strategies for the use of
Manual Therapy (DMT) in 2012 and became a Fel- Telehealth in an academic setting to prepare DPT
low of the American Academy of Orthopedic Man- students for clinical practice.
ual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2013. He also
is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Participants will describe manual therapy solu-
(OCS), certified as a Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) tions when providing Telehealth to patients with
and certified in Dry Needling through Myopain neuromusculoskeletal issues.
Seminars (CMTPT). Jason has lectured at local and
national conferences. He was instructed courses in Participants will list scenarios in which Telehealth
more than 26 states on topics including orthope- can be used to provide care remotely to patients
dics, manual therapy, Telehealth, persistent pain, who would not necessarily be able to receive in
spinal manipulation, dry needling and male pelvic person care and how Telehealth may reduce the
health. He serves as adjunct faculty in the Depart- spread of COVID-19
ment of Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University
and Sacred Heart University. Jason is currently Motor Learning via Virtual Reality
the Chair for the Orthopedic and Manual Therapy
Special Interest Group (OMSIG) for the Connecti- Presenter: Jared Porter, PhD: Porter’s research
cut Physical Therapy Association (CTAPTA). investigates how humans learn/re-learn motor
skills, and how the human nervous system con-
Afternoon Breakouts: trols the body to generate skillful movements. He
investigates how factors such as practice schedule
Clinical Integration of Telehealth Physical Thera- design, skill level, motor/cognitive impairments,
py During the Pandemic and Beyond cognitive load, decision making, human factors,
instruction/feedback, and focusing of attention in-
Presenter: Jason Myerson, PT, DPT, DMT, OCS, teract with motor skill learning and performance.
FAAOMPT - See bio above He is an active member of the North American
Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical
Course Description: This presentation will dis- Activity (NASPSPA), and the National Strength
cuss the implementation of Physical Therapists and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also an
utilizing Telehealth services during the COVID-19 Associate Editor for the scientific journal Frontiers
pandemic and discuss the future of Telehealth in Movement Science and Sport Psychology, and
in clinical practice. Topics such as cost savings, he is an editorial board member for the Journal of
improvements of functional outcome scores, ad- Motor Learning and Development and the Inter-
herence to plan of cares and provide care through national Journal of Motor Control and Learning.
state lines will be discussed. Strategies and teach- b. Course Description: This presentation will cover
ing methods will be suggested to prepare DPT the advancements in teaching and promoting
students to perform Telehealth services in clin- motor control utilizing new technology including
ical practice. Manual therapy solutions will be Virtual Reality. Additionally, strategies for improv-
discussed in Telehealth for the management of ing motor learning within physical therapy will be
neuromusculoskeletal issues. Lastly, this presen- presented.
tation will discuss the role of Physical TherapistsSchedule of Events
Time Friday, March 26th
Orthopedic Track Specialty Track
8:00-9:50 Casey Charlebois, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT – Hips Aaron Rindfesch, PhD, PT, NCS – Meetng
Don’t Lie: Common Neuromusculoskeletal Hip Students Halfway: Contnuing Your
Conditons and Exercise Progressions Development as a Clinical Educator
0.4 CEU’s 0.2 CEU’s
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-12:15 Hips Don’t Lie (contnued) Becky Zakrajsek, PhD, CMPC – Psychological
Skills and Techniques to Enhance Rehabilitaton
and Recovery
0.2 CEU’s
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-3:00 Dr. Brian Dierckman, MD – Comprehensive Hip Erin Shinkle, PT, DPT, PRPC – Bowel Dysfuncton
Surgeries and the Pelvic Connecton
0.4 CEU’s 0.4 CEU’s
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-5:15 Comprehensive Hip Surgeries (contnued) Bowel Dysfuncton (contnued)
F
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
AT WWW.TPTATN.ORG!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!Time Saturday, March 27th
8:00-9:50 GENERAL SESSIONS - Part 1
Treatng the Post COVID Patent Across the Contnuum
(from the acute patent to the Elite Athlete preparing for return to sport)
Emily L. Grieshaber, PT, DPT
Steve Connolly, PT, B.Phty, OCS, CDNT
0.2 CEU’s
9:50-10:00 Break
10:00-11:50 GENERAL SESSIONS – Part 2
Navigatng the Virtual World
Bo Brawner, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT
Jay Myerson, PT, DPT, DMT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CMTPT
0.2 CEU’s
11:50-12:15 Exhibitor Bingo
12:30 -2:00 Chapter Business Meetng/Awards/Lunch
Breakout Sessions
2:15-4:15 Jay Myerson, PT, DPT, DMT, OCS, Jared Porter, PhD – Motor Student Breakout
FAAOMPT, CMTPT – Clinical Learning via Virtual Reality
Integraton of Telehealth
Physical Therapy During the
Pandemic and Beyond
0.2 CEU’s 0.2 CEU’sDPT & PTA Programs
Did you know?
The APTA website shares all the CAPTE accredited PT and PTA programs. You can search the
page using this link: https://aptaapps.apta.org//accreditedschoolsdirectory/default.aspx
The DPT program at East Tennessee State University would like to acknowledge the recent retirement
of Dr. Patricia King from her position as Department Chair and express our gratitude for her devotion to
that role. Dr. Bea Owens was appointed as Director for the Program of Physical Therapy in September
2020 and the program was incorporated into the ETSU Department of Rehabilitative Sciences. Along
with the DPT program, the ETSU Department of Rehabilitative Sciences currently includes programs
in Nutrition and Dietetics and will soon include the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy as well as the
Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics programs. The ETSU DPT program is proud to be celebrating its
25th Anniversary in 2021.
The ETSU DPT program has expanded by developing 2 post-professional opportunities: an ABPTR-
FE-accredited orthopedic residency program and an ABPTRFE and ACOMPTE-accredited orthopedic
manual fellowship program. These programs have now graduated 6 orthopedic residents and 3 OMPT
fellows, respectively. There are currently 3 residents-in-training and 1 fellow-in-training, with 2 of these
individuals being ETSU DPT Alumni. In 2020 the program initiated free monthly continuing education
for our community PTs, PTAs, and our clinical instructors, which is provided through the residency and
fellowship programs.
16Tennessee State University Winter 2021 Update
PT is heating up at TSU!
The long-awaited new Health Sciences Building opened to physical
therapy students on January 18, 2021 and will be open to all students
in the College of Health Sciences beginning February 8, 2021. The
building is home to physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing,
cardiopulmonary, and health information management programs.
The first year DPT students are
on-campus this semester for Biophysical Agents and Therapeutic Exercise
labs. They completed superficial heat modalities this week which was wel-
comed after last weeks cold lab that included ice massage.
First year DPT students were asked, “What’s it like to be a student at
TSU?” Mia Faragalli, SPT responded with, “Right now being a student
at TSU looks a little different than I anticipated, due to virtual learning.
However, being a student at TSU in the Physical Therapy program is very
rewarding. Walking in the new building for class last week it really hit
me how blessed I am to be a part of this. Being able to be present in the
classroom with my cohort and professors really reminded me that all of the
adversity we have encountered was (and is) worth it. I love being a student here because I feel like I am
being pushed out of my comfort zone. I feel like everybody around me is supporting me and encourag-
ing me to set out and achieve my goals.”
Second year DPT students
are on campus for Orthope-
dics, Neurology, Prosthetics
and Orthotics, and Pediat-
rics labs. Lectures are virtu-
al. They also rotate through
the Tiger Clinic which is
TSU’s pro-bono student-run
outpatient physical therapy
clinic on Fridays. Commu-
nity PTs and faculty serve as clinical instructors to these second year
DPT students. Patients are from the community and TSU faculty and
students.
Third year DPT students completed a week of virtual classes before heading to PT clinics and facilities
across the United States on January 18, 2021. They anticipate graduating on April 30, 2021.
17The Class of 2024 is nearly full and final applicant selections are
underway. Current DPT students will be sharing their research at the
2021 Virtual TSU Research Symposium On March 25 and at the Virtu-
al COHS Research Day on March 24, 2021.
Karen Smith PT, DPT, CWS,WCC, FACCWS, C/NDT, CSRS
UTC’s DPT Program – Moving Forward with Gratitude and Purpose
By Mark Britt and Maritza Cuevas, 2nd year DPT Students
The pandemic has posed many challenges for both faculty and students over the last year. It continues to
be a battle where the winning characteristics involve adaptability and flexibility. The UTC DPT program
has successfully managed COVID19 challenges, supporting students in their studies even with an evolv-
ing environment requiring a variety of infection control mitigation strategies. Teaching has been adapted
to provide significant online synchronous and asynchronous activities, while still prioritizing important
in-person lab training. Incorporating hands-on lab time is critical for students to develop the psycho-
motor skills needed for success in clinical education and future careers. The ultimate sign of success?
The UTC DPT Class of 2020 graduated on time in May with 100% first attempt success on the National
Physical Therapy Exam and the Class of 2021 is projected to graduate on time, as well.
None of this could have been possible without the incredible support of our clinical education partners,
who balanced COVID19 challenges in their clinical settings and day-to-day patient care while main-
taining a steadfast commitment to students’ training. Students were successfully placed into clinicals in
summer and fall of 2020 and are now placed for spring and summer of 2021. We are very grateful and
cannot say enough: Thank you to our clinical partners!
18The Class of 2022 is cur-
rently engaged in research
as part of the DPT curric-
ulum. There are several
student/faculty research
projects moving forward
with topics including:
taping to improve shoul-
der pain in patients with
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome;
compression therapy in
lymphedema management;
diversity in the physical
therapist education; as-
pects of music that are
meaningful during phys-
ical activity; student debt
and financial literacy; analysis of tragus to wall measurement, craniovertebral angle, and thoracic kypho-
sis; infectious diseases in physical therapy practice; pneumatically controlled balance boards that deliv-
er external perturbations;
female athletes and change
of direction test; and associ-
ation between physical activ-
ity and health-related quality
of life in stroke survivors.
In January 2021, the White
Coat Ceremony was held for
the Class of 2023. It was a
bittersweet moment as fam-
ilies were not present due to
COVID19 restrictions, but
the university provided the opportunity to
view the ceremony via a live-stream video.
We are grateful that the students and faculty
were able to adapt and continue with the
traditional rite of passage from didactic edu-
cation to clinical engagement in the historic
Patten Chapel.
19Remote Learning in PT School:
A Student’s Perspective
Taylor Tolleson, SPT
First Year PT Student at Tennessee State University
In the months leading up to my first semester of PT school, the world fell apart (or seemed to). A
time that should have been filled with anticipation and excitement was replaced with uncertain-
ty, fear, and doubt. As the situation surrounding COVID-19 worsened, strict social distancing
guidelines were put in place. This forced our professors to alter their curriculum and create a
new plan of action, online learning. At first, I was pessimistic about the prospect of taking class-
es online, but I eventually realized that while there were some challenges, there were also many
benefits.
Speaking to physical therapists prior to starting PT school, they spoke fondly of their first mem-
ories of school, specifically the bonds they built with their classmates. The online format we
have, however, has created a challenge for our class to really get to know one another and bond.
We have attempted to make the best of a difficult situation, using a class group message and
Zoom study sessions, that typically turn into a social hour, to slowly get to know one another
However, at the end of the day, most of us have never physically met, which can be challenging
when trying to build a meaningful relationship. Another challenge I faced was the online class
format itself. I have never been a fan of online learning dating back to my time as an undergrad-
uate student, and I certainly did not like it now as a DPT student. I believe that most of my class-
mates and professors would agree that learning/teaching is challenging when you are confined to
a camera and a small screen. The isolation takes the “physical” out of physical therapy and has
taken away elements of our curriculum that I was looking forward to. One such element was the
opportunity to dissect and learn from a cadaver in anatomy lab – a process that feels like a rite of
passage for DPT students characterized by hours of dissection and exposure to the pungent odor
of formaldehyde. (For any current physical therapist or PT students reading this, surely just the
mention of the word “formaldehyde” triggered your olfactory senses and took you back to your
time in anatomy lab.) Beyond the missed opportunity for nostalgia, as a kinesthetic learner, the
prospect of taking both the anatomy lecture and lab online made me nervous. Anatomy is the
foundational building block for us as physical therapy students, with subsequent classes ex-
panding on the information learned in anatomy. Based on this and my previous experience with
online classes, I questioned the value I would get from this experience and ultimately if it would
affect my ability to perform in other classes. That though, is yet to be determined.
20On a positive note, I can say that my online experience has been meaningful and well organized,
which is a testament to our professors. It is easy to overlook how much they have also been im-
pacted by the sudden shift from in class to online learning. There is no substitution for a “hands
on” learning environment, however, my professors made themselves available outside of class
time and encouraged as much interaction as possible. Even under these uncharted circumstanc-
es, they still provided a high-quality education, which should be applauded. It also does not hurt
that, according to our professors, our class as a whole did really well in our first semester. Online
learning also benefited my personal life. My wife and I found out we were expecting our first
child shortly after being accepted into PT school. This required us to move to Nashville, away
from our family and friends. This was concerning for two future first time parents. However, the
switch to online classes allowed us the opportunity to move back home for the summer where
our families were able to help us ease into life as parents and me as a student. Remote learning
also meant no commuting to and from school, which saved loads of time and gas money. This, in
turn, gave me more time to spend with my wife and daughter. This time at home has meant that I
am able to be present for my daughter’s “mini” milestones which, if you have children you know,
come and go quickly.
Overall, my experience with remote learning was positive. It presented several challenges but was
also accompanied with several benefits. I feel that my professors have done everything in their
power to make the experience meaningful and valuable, but I think that most would agree that we
need to be back on campus. We need to be learning the curriculum as it was intended, but unfor-
tunately, nobody can control or predict when that may happen.
save the date — fall 2021
TRISTATE MEETING WITH MISSISSIPPI AND ARKANSAS
Memphis, TN
October 1st – October 3rd
21A Demographic Snapshot
of PTs and PTAs in Tennessee
Ronald De Vera Barredo, PT, DPT, EdD, FAPTA
Multicultural Affairs Chair
Chapter Membership
October 2020 figures indicate that majority of the members are White (91%), and the remaining
members (9%) are non-white. Membership is comprised of PTs, PTAs, and students.
When disaggregated, chapter membership numbers indicate that African Americans (46%) comprise the
highest number of minority members, followed by Asians (21%).
22Licensed Individuals
Licensing board data indicate that majority of Tennessee PTs with unencumbered licenses are
White (84%), followed by Asians (6%) and Black at (3%).
Licensing board data indicate that majority of Tennessee PTAs with unencumbered licenses are
White (88%), followed by Black (6%), then Asian (1%) and Hispanic (3%).
23APTA Student Assembly Core Ambassador Update
Ronald De Vera Barredo, PT, DPT, EdD, FAPTA
Multicultural Affairs Chair
National Advocacy Dinners
The APTA Student Assembly Advocacy Project Committee is gearing up for Advocacy Season
this spring! We are hoping to have several PT/PTA programs in each state demonstrate interest
in hosting a virtual National Advocacy Dinner (NAD) this year. NAD is a community-based
forum empowering students to engage in dialogue and work with federal and state policymakers
representing the PT profession and patients’ needs. All PT/PTA students are invited to take part
by organizing an advocacy dinner in their city/state to include students, practicing PT/PTAs,
Program Faculty, Chapter leaders, and legislators.
Students (and faculty), if you are interested in learning more, please reach out to
aptasa.coretennesssee@gmail.com.
CSM Student Conference Connections
Are you registered for CSM 2021 and looking for ways to connect with other students?
Then join our CSM Conference Connections GroupMe!
Network and engage with students around the country throughout the month of February.
FYI – There is still time to sign up for CSM! And if you registered for NSC, you get 50% off
your CSM registration!!
Sign up HERE!
24ATTENTION APTA TENNESSEE MEMBERS!
Award nominations are now open for 2021.
CAROL LIKENS AWARD
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE AWARD
NEW HORIZON AWARD
OUTSTANDING PTA AWARD
CLINICAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
OUTSTANDING PT EDUCATOR AWARD
OUTSTANDING PTA EDUCATOR AWARD
HALL OF FAME AWARD DESCRIPTION
OUTSTANDING DISTRICT AWARD DESCRIPTION
FRIEND OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PROFESSION
The list with full description of awards and nomination form can be accessed directly by
clicking here to visit the APTA Tennessee website.
Awards will be presented at the Spring Meeting, March 27, 2021.
(subject to change due to COVID restrictions)
Nominations will be taken until midnight Monday, March 8, 2021.
All nominations must be sent electronically using the electronic form
on the APTA Tennessee website.
For any questions, you may contact:
Awards Chair: Debbie Ingram- debbie-ingram@utc.edu
Awards Committee: Cathie Hinton- cathinton@att.net
Felicia Ingram- Felicia.Ingram@WTH.org
Annie Giffin- Giffin-agiffin1@utk.edu
25As many of you know, APTA changed its branding this past year. As a result,
the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association aligned with APTA in their re-
branding efforts. See above, the new APTA Tennessee logo.
There are many reasons to align with APTA, but to name a couple:
• A unified brand symbolizes our ability to work together by providing a platform that
connects with APTA, the specialty sections/academies, and other chapters.
• The new brand gives us a stronger unified voice that will increase our influence and
efficacy as the leading advocate for our profession.
Because of the re-branding, the website has been reworked and updated!!
Over the coming 2020/2021 year, you will see the new branding being interchanged throughout
social media, the Volunteer Voice, and other media and marketing materials. Keep your eyes
out for these gradual updates as we transition into alignment with APTA. We are better
together and value you as an APTA Tennessee member.
MAKE A NOTE
Legislative Updates, Governor Executive Order Extensions as relates to Telehealth and CEU Updates can be
found in the “Latest News” on the APTA TN (www.tptatn.org) website!
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