APTA Orthopedics

05/22/2026

🎶 Careers in Motion: Insights from Performing Arts Fellows

Are you a PT, student, or clinician curious about specializing in performing arts? Don't miss our upcoming live panel featuring six Performing Arts Fellows — Lindsay Backiev, Sofie Besser, Patti Cavaleri, Amir Khastoo, Kendall Lynch, and Sofie Massa.
They'll be sharing their career journeys, clinical insights, and real-world advice for anyone interested in this rewarding specialty.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM ET 💻 Online via Zoom Registration is free — click the link below to save your spot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQ9i6QweRsF8-2wSaqGuzHeZm29ndfhaHib-rLScsA2z5jmg/viewform

05/22/2026

What happens when reality TV and physical therapy school collide? 🎥➡️🎓

In the newest episode of 'Did You Know?', Bergie opens up about the unexpected transition from filming 'Love Island' and 'The Traitors' to starting life as a DPT student.

He shares why deferring PT school turned out to be the right decision, what reality TV was really like behind the scenes, and how those experiences shaped him both personally and professionally.

Hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody also dive into:
✅ Life as a PT student
✅ Clinical rotations and patient care
✅ Lessons from reality TV
✅ Finding balance during major life transitions
✅ Advice for future physical therapists

Watch the full episode now on the APTA Orthopedics YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/2wKOMA5hjQI
🎧 Or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

05/21/2026

🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗣𝗧, 𝗗𝗣𝗧, 𝗢𝗖𝗦, 𝗙𝗔𝗔𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗧

"𝘐 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘗𝘛𝘈 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦."

We are thrilled to spotlight Seth Peterson, a dedicated APTA Orthopedics member making a real impact on our profession! Seth has served as 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗣) for two years, helping bring fresh clinical perspectives and patient cases to our readership.

Seth is a graduate of 𝗔.𝗧. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹'𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 and 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲'𝘀 𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗧 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, and is also an 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀. His clinical research interests span primary care PT, digital health, and relationship-centered care — a truly forward-thinking approach to the profession.

Beyond his editorial work, Seth is the founder of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, a private practice in Tucson, Arizona, and The Movement Brainery, a continuing education platform — demonstrating his commitment to advancing the profession both clinically and educationally.

We're proud to have Seth as part of the APTA Orthopedics community! 💙

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 𝗪𝗲'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 → https://www.orthopt.org/content/join

05/21/2026

What drives the next generation of PT? For Val, it's personal. As a first-generation Hispanic Spanish speaker, she's turning her own experience into a mission — bringing physical therapy to communities that need it most.

Stories like hers are exactly why representation in the profession matters.

Are you a PT student ready to shape the future of the profession? 𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗧𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 — join today and become part of a community that's moving healthcare forward. (𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀)🔗 https://www.orthopt.org/content/students

Already a member? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 🔗 https://www.orthopt.org/content/engagement-communities/engagement-communities/students

05/20/2026

Meet the experts who wrote the 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗣𝗚 🖐

APTA Orthopedics hosts a live webinar on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗧. Host Chris Gnip sits down with authors Mia Erickson, Marsha Lawrence, Melissa Lazinski, and Kylie Scott to break down the latest evidence on examination, orthoses, manual therapy, and clinical decision-making.

Whether you treat CTS daily or are preparing for OCS or CHT — this one is for you.

Free to attend | Live on StreamYard

🔗 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://streamyard.com/watch/r5SYAwdDR3NV

05/20/2026

In the latest episode of Did You Know?, hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody sit down with Carsten "Bergie" Bergerson to discuss his unique journey from Love Island and The Traitors to physical therapy school.

The conversation explores:
✔️ Life as a DPT student
✔️ Clinical rotations and patient care
✔️ Lessons learned from reality TV
✔️ Communication and listening skills in healthcare
✔️ Advice for future physical therapists

It’s an honest and insightful conversation about finding your path, adapting to new challenges, and growing both personally and professionally.

▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wKOMA5hjQI
🎧 Or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the next ...

05/19/2026

Is your CPG knowledge certificate-worthy? Swipe to find out 👉

Prove your mastery of Clinical Practice Guidelines and earn a Certificate of Achievement — formal recognition for the evidence-based expertise you bring to patients every day.

✅ Members: $100 | Non-Members: $250
✅ 50 open-book questions | 48 hours to complete
✅ Certificate of Achievement awarded upon passing

Register today → https://www.orthopt.org/course/35-4-apta-orthopedics-clinical-practice-guidelines-certificate-cpgc-exam

05/18/2026

Have you registered yet for the APTA Orthopedics Virtual Conference?

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟯 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱:

✅ Earn Quality CEUs From Anywhere
✅ Members Save $150 on Registration
✅ Connect With Your Community

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 100% Virtual
⏳ Spots are limited and filling fast — don't wait to secure yours!

🎟 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://www.orthopt.org/course/vc-26-apta-orthopedics-virtual-conference-2026

05/18/2026

📰 Q: Is biopsychosocial training helpful for physical therapy students?

A: Yes! A training session including lecture, demonstration, and role-play improved students’ confidence in communication and emotional skills across the board.

Learn more in 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴—available in the April issue of 𝘖𝘗𝘛𝘗.

Read the full case study → https://www.orthopt.org/content/publications/optp

Exclusive to APTA Orthopedics Members!

05/15/2026

Payment challenges are one of the biggest barriers in PT practice—from low reimbursement to prior auth and denials.

In this under 6-minute quick overview, Bob Hall introduces SPARC (State Payer Advocacy Resource Consortium), a resource from American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), APTA Orthopedics, and APTA Private Practice built to give PTs real tools to navigate payer barriers.

You’ll get a guided look at SPARC and the key resources built to help reduce friction and improve payment.

✔ Denials & appeals
✔ Prior auth issues
✔ Low rates & MPPR
✔ Contracting tools
✔ Medicaid & value-based care

Watch now and explore SPARC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLGLHK0qcAk&t

05/15/2026

The 90-minute session lineup is here for the 𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲! 📣

Two simultaneous tracks. Eight expert-led sessions. One incredible day of orthopedic PT education — 100% virtual on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

🕘 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗗𝗧 | 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 From First Contact to Full Recovery: The Power of Primary Care Physical Therapy Dr. John D. Heick, PT, PhD, DPT | Professor, Northern Arizona University

🔵 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗗𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔: Scapular Window: Finding Function, Not Dysfunction in Shoulder Assessment — Dr. Cameron MacDonald Track B: Exercise and Bracing in Patellofemoral Pain: Problems and Recommendations — Dr. David Selkowitz

🔵 𝟭𝟭:𝟰𝟱 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟭:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗗𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔: Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Clinical Integration — Dr. Rusty Bishop Track B: How Hypermobility, Hormones & Neck Strength Influence Concussion Recovery in Female Patients — Dr. Kristen Schuyten

🔵 𝟭:𝟰𝟱 – 𝟯:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗗𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔: Targeting Multifidus Dysfunction in Persistent Chronic Low Back Pain — Dr. Marit Johnson Track B: Integrating Contemporary Pain Science & Mindfulness-Informed Care for Primary Pain — Dr. Nancy Durbin

🔵 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗗𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗔: Cracking the Code on TMD Care: Empowering PTs as First-Line Providers — Dr. Janey Prodoehl Track B: Beyond the Tendon: A Multidimensional Approach to Tendinopathy Management — Dr. Josh Kidd

Plus 𝟭𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are also available — and 𝟮𝟱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

Members: $75 | Students: $25 | Non-Members: $225 Spots are limited — don't wait!

📋 View the Full Lineup: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/virtual-conference-2026/agenda

🎟 Register Now: https://www.orthopt.org/course/vc-26-apta-orthopedics-virtual-conference-2026