APTA Massachusetts

01/27/2026

Tonight's meeting on Vagus Nerve Stimulation is NOW VIRTUAL
Starting at 7pm.
More info: https://loom.ly/4BYVCVo

01/27/2026

Great turnout on Saturday as APTA MA leaders came together to plan 2026 priorities. Productive discussions and goal setting centered on advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice.

01/25/2026

Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Stroke Rehab: What YOU Need to Know 🧠⚡🍕
Join us for an in-person, clinically focused evening exploring how FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is transforming stroke rehabilitation.
📅 Tuesday, January 27
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Boston University
635 Commonwealth Ave, Room 101
Sargent College, Boston, MA
🍕 Pizza & networking included!
Register at https://loom.ly/4BYVCVo
🎤 Featuring Dr. Teresa Kimberley, PhD, PT
Dr. Kimberley will break down the latest evidence on VNS and share clear, practical steps for implementing it in your clinical practice. Learn how VNS enhances upper extremity recovery, supports long-term functional outcomes, and its emerging role in mobility recovery when paired with gait training.
You’ll learn:
How vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) drives lasting recovery after stroke
How to implement VNS effectively in clinical settings
New evidence pairing VNS with gait training
🤝 Connect with fellow clinicians, researchers, and rehab professionals, share ideas, and enjoy dinner while staying at the forefront of stroke rehab innovation.
Leave with practical strategies to bring VNS to your clinic.

01/19/2026

Looking for local courses offered by education providers approved by the APTA MA review process as evidence based and appropriate for PT and PTAs? All courses offered by the providers have met the approval process. Click on their logo to be directed to their websites. https://loom.ly/I647khc

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Thank you for Governor Maura Healey for inviting APTA MA to attend this important announcement on reducing administrative burden.

01/15/2026

APTA MA was invited to attend this major announcement yesterday. Governor Maura Healey has proposed new regulations that would eliminate prior authorization for many health care services including physical therapy in Massachusetts. This is a major step forward for patient access to PT and significantly reduces unnecessary administrative barriers. Thank you to Derek Sople, APTA MA Public Policy Committee Chair for attending.

01/11/2026

Maggie will discuss current trends in the use of virtual reality (VR) including active video games (AVGs) to promote functional mobility in youth with CP and other neurodevelopmental disabilities in pediatric physical therapy. Register for this virtual session on Tuesday, Jan 13: https://loom.ly/DgBavjk

01/07/2026

If you plan to attend CSM, add this into your calendar. and networking 🩷

01/06/2026

Looking for courses that have been through the APTA MA review process as an evidence based and appropriate course for PT and PTAs? Check out the CEU Locker calendar of live and virtual courses: https://loom.ly/fyLC5fE

01/05/2026

As we begin 2026, we want to Thank MK Miller for her 4 years of leadership as Chapter President with the APTA MA. We Welcome Steve Smith as he begins his term as Chapter President. ⭐