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09/09/2025

Members: your voice matters. For more than 75 years, we've been governed by members like you. Your vote in our annual elections is your voice in your association, a chance to weigh in on the leaders who will represent you and your interests.

Members in good standing are eligible to vote.

Current members eligible to vote should receive their initial ballot from the email address invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com. If you do not receive these credentials, don't hesitate to contact us by email.

Voting will open TODAY, Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 AM ET.

09/08/2025

World PT Day takes place every year on 8 September. In 2025 the theme will be healthy ageing, with a focus on preventing falls and frailty.

09/06/2025

Mr. Giebfried was elected to municipal government serving the community as a Board of Selectman as Chairman, appointed Police and Conservation Commissioners, served as spokesperson for the Town on environmental issues regarding the Boston Harbor cleanup, established/built passive and active Town recreation, built - new Town Hall, new Town Commons, two new elementary schools and scholastically/physically upgrading the Junior and Senior High Schools, upgraded 5 bridges from wood to new concrete construction, placed and trained for AEDs in all police vehicles, and built a new library/community arts center, developed a sidewalk safety interconnection program between developments.

See prior post to learn more about Jim!

09/04/2025

We’re excited to introduce a new member benefit designed to enhance patient education and awareness! Our latest collection of co-brandable public awareness materials allows members to customize professionally designed resources with their branding and share them with patients and communities.

These peer-reviewed materials cover essential topics like dizziness management, Long COVID, physical therapy’s role in wellness, reducing unnecessary imaging, and patient advocacy. Unbranded versions are also available for public access.

We extend our gratitude to the authors and peer reviewers who contributed their expertise to these valuable resources. Interested in contributing? We’re looking for more member-driven content to expand our library!

09/01/2025

We invite you to submit your abstracts for consideration at our Annual Fall Summit! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your valuable research, innovative ideas, and theoretical insights with your colleagues in a live platform or poster presentation.

Shape the future of physical therapy in Virginia by presenting your work in one of the following categories:

Research Report: Share your original scientific data using any established research format (experimental, non-experimental, qualitative, etc.).

Special Interest Report: Present your unique and innovative concepts, ideas, devices, or products designed to address special needs in physical therapy. This can include case reports, case studies, and project reports.

Theory Report: Present a theory, idea, concept, or model that provides a foundational understanding for the practice of physical therapy.

Important Dates to Remember:
-Abstract Submission Deadline: September 27, 2025 by Midnight
-Notification of Acceptance: October 4, 2025 by Noon
-Presentation Date: October 25, 2025

Don't miss this chance to contribute to the advancement of physical therapy knowledge and network with fellow professionals. We encourage all members with compelling research, innovative ideas, or theoretical frameworks to submit their abstracts.

08/24/2025

Stacy Pepitone PT, DPT has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession early in her career through her active involvement with the APTA Virginia and the APTA. As a student, she was the APTA Virginia class representative. After graduation, she took on additional roles, including serving as the Treasurer for the APTA Virginia Northern District and as a APTA Virginia alternate-delegate for the APTA House of Delegates. Stacy's dedication to supporting the APTA at the national level is further illustrated by her participation in an APTA Task Force that aimed to explore a bid to host the World Physiotherapy Congress in 2027. Currently, she holds the position of Treasurer on the APTA Federal Board of Directors.

Throughout her early career, Stacy has shown a commitment to service and has made significant contributions to the APTA, APTA Virginia, and the broader physical therapy profession.

08/21/2025

Lisa Koperna, PT, DPT, ATC, PhD is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and board-certified specialist in sports physical therapy with over 25 years of experience evaluating and treating patients with sports-related injuries, orthopedic conditions, and impaired function. She also has extensive experience developing and implementing innovative evidence-based rehabilitation programs to enhance functional mobility and maximize independence in a wide variety of patient populations.

As director of the Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies at Old Dominion University (ODU), she oversees the daily operations of a large multi-specialty rehabilitation clinic, provides patient care, educates students, and conducts clinical research.

08/14/2025

Amber Walter has been a physical therapist since 2007 and currently serves as the Clinical Science Director at Sheltering Arms Institute. In this role, she oversees knowledge translation and clinically oriented research across a 114-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital and eight outpatient clinics. She has also been instrumental in advancing the use of innovative technologies in clinical care settings.

Her research has primarily focused on locomotor rehabilitation, including the use of exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injuries and stroke. She also contributed as an article reviewer for a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on locomotion through the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

08/08/2025

Brian Britt is a physical therapist who resides in Lynchburg, Virginia and is the site director of Rehab Associates Lovingston Clinic within Nelson County Virginia. Brian was first introduced to the profession by his sister, Rebecca Irby, PT, DPT, who encouraged him to pursue a career in physical therapy. He received his DPT at Lynchburg College, now University of Lynchburg. He served as class treasurer and treasurer of the physical therapy program's free health clinic.

During his time at Lynchburg College, he assisted with coaching adaptive sports and volunteered with athletes participating in national championship races with paracanoe and parakayak sports at Lake Placid and Lake Lanier. He continues to volunteer with adaptive athletes through Wintergreen Adaptive Sports adaptive paddling program in Nelson County.

08/03/2025

Dr. Tom Bohanon is the owner and senior Physical Therapist at InMotion Physical Therapy. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia graduating from Highland Springs High School. He received a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA in 2001 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2008 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tom has extensive post-graduate training and clinical experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, and treatment of the spine. He became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist in 2004 and was recertified in 2014 and 2024.

In 2004, he completed the Long-Term Maitland/Australian Approach to Manual Therapy course, with a focus on diagnosing and treating dysfunctions of the spine and extremities. The course emphasizes a skilled diagnostic work up with treatment focuses on manual therapy integrated with functional exercises to restore function to the injured individual and patient education. He attends multiple education courses and conferences each year to advance his knowledge and improve his skills.

07/30/2025

Ever wanted to speak up for your patients or profession—but didn’t know how?

Advocacy Know-How! is a virtual event designed to help PTs, PTAs, and students step into advocacy with confidence. Hosted by the APTA Virginia Geriatric SIG, this session features APTA Geriatrics State Advocates sharing real stories and real tools—from legislative wins to “micro-asks” you can act on right now.

Monday, August 4
7:00–8:00 PM ET
Virtual | $0–$20

You’ll learn how to:
-Track bills and understand policy processes
-Build relationships with lawmakers
-Contribute to grassroots advocacy efforts
-Identify current gaps—like fall-prevention funding and telehealth coverage—where your voice matters
All experience levels welcome. Come ready to listen, learn, and lend your voice.

https://www.pathlms.com/apta-virginia/courses/110172/webinars/84622

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5810 Kingstowne Center Dr Ste 120-779
Alexandria, VA
22315

Telephone

+18663648782

Website

http://www.vpta.org/

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