APTA Mississippi - A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

APTA Mississippi - A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association APTA Mississippi is a non-profit professional association with membership of physical therapy clinic
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Shaping the next generation of PTs takes more than knowledge—it takes guidance, mentorship, and real-time coaching. 🌟At ...
08/29/2025

Shaping the next generation of PTs takes more than knowledge—it takes guidance, mentorship, and real-time coaching. 🌟

At the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference, Melanie Lauderdale, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS and Kimberly Willis, PT, DPT, EdD will lead Side by Side: Growing PTs Through Clinical Coaching. This session dives into practical strategies for supporting students and new hires, from scaffolding clinical reasoning to providing feedback while balancing patient care. Attendees will walk away with tools to strengthen confidence and competence in emerging professionals. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Both Dr. Lauderdale and Dr. Willis bring extensive expertise as educators and leaders at UMMC, combining clinical practice with academic insight to help elevate the future of physical therapy. 🙌

Register today: https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

The APTA-MS Central District is kicking off the 2025 Fall Conference with a pub night at Fertile Ground, sponsored by Hi...
08/28/2025

The APTA-MS Central District is kicking off the 2025 Fall Conference with a pub night at Fertile Ground, sponsored by Highland Realty! 🍻

Join us for an evening of networking, community, and fun as we gear up for the Annual Conference the next day- open to all PTs and PTAs in the area and free to attend! 🎉

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4lT7H86

We’re excited to feature Ashley Gonzalez, PT, DPT, OCS and Emery Applegate, PT, DPT, UDN-C at the APTA Mississippi Fall ...
08/28/2025

We’re excited to feature Ashley Gonzalez, PT, DPT, OCS and Emery Applegate, PT, DPT, UDN-C at the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference! 🌟

They’ll be presenting Lumbar CPG: Understanding How to Use the CPG and Implementation for Direct Access. This session will guide attendees through interpreting and applying lumbar spine Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), including diagnostic flags, clinical prediction rules, and imaging referral criteria. Emphasis will be placed on how CPGs support evidence-based decision-making, particularly in direct access care. 📚💡

Ashley brings extensive experience as an outpatient orthopedic PT, educator, and advocate for advancing the profession, while Emery—fresh from completing her DPT and beginning her residency—offers a new graduate’s perspective enriched by community involvement and passion for learning. Together, they’ll connect evidence with real-world application for clinicians at all stages. 🙌

Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

We’re excited to feature Pamela Craft, PT, COF at the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference! 🌟She’ll be presenting From Evalu...
08/27/2025

We’re excited to feature Pamela Craft, PT, COF at the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference! 🌟

She’ll be presenting From Evaluation to Outcomes: Practical Strategies for Managing Prosthetic Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care, a session that offers a structured approach to amputee care—from early evaluation through advanced prosthetic training. Attendees will gain tools for assessment, goal-setting, billing strategies, and collaboration between PTs and certified prosthetists (CPs) to improve decision-making and outcomes. ✨🦿

Pam has been a licensed PT for over 30 years, beginning her career with the Air Force’s STAMP program and gaining early experience treating amputees at the Hansen’s Disease Center in Carville, LA. She has worked across all areas of PT with a focus on complex diagnoses, neurological, and amputee populations. For the past 3 years, Pam has specialized at Hanger Clinic in assessing and treating gait impairments, with a passion for bridging the gap between PTs and prosthetists to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 🙌

Be sure to join us—register today! https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

The APTA-Mississippi Northern District CEU Bash was a success in Oxford! 🎉 On August 23, 24 attendees joined us for 4 ho...
08/25/2025

The APTA-Mississippi Northern District CEU Bash was a success in Oxford! 🎉

On August 23, 24 attendees joined us for 4 hours of continuing education, featuring presentations from Stephani Christian, PT, DPT (The Pelvic Floor & Diaphragm), Michelle Cohen, OTR/L (Building Your Parkinson’s Toolbox), Dr. Rowland Roberson (Robotic-Assisted TKA/THAs), and Glenda Tranum, PT (Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab). 💪

Thanks to Elite Physical Therapy for sponsoring and to everyone who joined for a morning of learning, networking, and professional growth!

08/25/2025

Join us September 5–6 at the 2025 APTA-Mississippi Fall Conference in Jackson! 🍂⚕️💪
Explore sessions on key clinical topics, earn CEUs, and connect with PT professionals across the state. Don’t miss this chance to grow and ignite your passion for physical therapy like never before. 🔥

Register now! https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

08/22/2025

TOMORROW - Join the APTA-MS Northern District for the 2025 CEU Bash! 💥
Sponsored by Elite Physical Therapy, this half-day event offers 4 CEU hours from respected local professionals. 📚🩺

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and earn CEUs with fellow professionals in Oxford! 🧠

Learn more/register here: https://bit.ly/445aUdW

We are now only 2 WEEKS out from our biggest event of the year- the APTA-Mississippi Fall Conference! 🎉 PT professionals...
08/22/2025

We are now only 2 WEEKS out from our biggest event of the year- the APTA-Mississippi Fall Conference! 🎉
PT professionals and students, this is for YOU! Network, collaborate, learn, and be inspired. 💡
Time to register is running out! https://bit.ly/4ms6uW3

Join us in welcoming Josh Farley, PT to the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference! 📣 He’ll present Shifting Ground: How the L...
08/21/2025

Join us in welcoming Josh Farley, PT to the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference! 📣
He’ll present Shifting Ground: How the Last Two Years Are Reshaping the Future of Physical Therapy, exploring key changes in policy, clinical practice, and workforce trends. Attendees will gain insights into current opportunities and challenges and leave with a forward-looking perspective on PT.

Josh, an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and UMMC graduate, has extensive outpatient orthopedic experience, has served as MPTA President, and currently oversees seven clinics as a Regional Director for Upstream Rehabilitation. Outside of work, he’s married with three children. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Don’t miss out—register now! https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

By joining APTA-MS, you strengthen our collective voice in advocacy, protect your profession, and support the next gener...
08/21/2025

By joining APTA-MS, you strengthen our collective voice in advocacy, protect your profession, and support the next generation of PTs and PTAs. Membership means being actively involved in the progress of care, policy, and practice. Be part of the change you want to see. 🤝

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43MRR7T

We’re excited to welcome Michael Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, and Cody Pannell, PT, DPT, SCS to the APTA Mississippi Fall C...
08/20/2025

We’re excited to welcome Michael Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, and Cody Pannell, PT, DPT, SCS to the APTA Mississippi Fall Conference! 🌟

They’ll be presenting Rewiring Recovery: The VC-CCC Approach to Return-to-Sport After ACL and Lower Extremity Injuries, where they’ll explore visuomotor and neuromuscular control in post-injury rehab. Attendees will learn how the Visual-Cognitive Control Chaos Continuum (VC-CCC) framework reintegrates visual-cognitive challenges, using case examples to show how pairing physical tasks with cognitive stimuli prepares athletes for sport and reduces re-injury risk. ⚡️🏃‍♂️

Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair at UMMC, specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics, with a research focus on visual influence, sports, and thermoregulation. Dr. Pannell is an Associate Professor and Director of the Sports Physical Therapy program at UMMC, focusing on orthopedics, sports medicine, concussion rehab, and virtual reality in return-to-sport care. 🩺

Don’t miss out—register now! https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

Earn up to 15.5 hours of continuing education at this year’s Fall Conference! 📚Expand your skills, stay current, and adv...
08/20/2025

Earn up to 15.5 hours of continuing education at this year’s Fall Conference! 📚
Expand your skills, stay current, and advance your PT career—all in one inspiring event.
The deadline is quickly approaching... Register today!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4m7ROvr

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