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APTA Acute Care is composed of more than 3,800 PTs, PTAs, and students who are members of the APTA.

03/12/2026

🩺 Talk with a Doc Series: Vascular Surgery in Acute Care

Join APTA Acute Care (AC) for an engaging session with Dr. Donald Mendoza, a board-certified vascular surgeon at Riverside Health in Southeastern Virginia.

Dr. Mendoza specializes in open and endovascular surgical procedures and holds the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RVPI) credential, reflecting advanced expertise in interpreting noninvasive vascular ultrasound studies.

During this webinar, he’ll share insights on:
• Vascular surgery procedures and postoperative considerations
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in the acute care setting
• Interpreting vascular surgery documentation
• Recognizing signs of vascular compromise
• Supporting safe mobility and recovery after vascular procedures

📅 March 19, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT
📍 Location: Zoom

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from a vascular surgery expert and strengthen your clinical decision-making in acute care.

https://www.aptaacutecare.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2046197&group=

03/11/2026

Our APTA Acute Care Residency Spotlight continues! 🌟 This week, we’re highlighting the University of Utah!

University of Utah Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program continues to prepare clinicians to lead, collaborate, and elevate patient care across diverse practice settings. Current residents and recent graduates share how the program has shaped their clinical growth and professional identity.

Current resident Marta Cholewa reflects on the impact of the residency early in her training, noting significant growth in patient handling, critical thinking, and evidence-based intervention selection across diverse acute care populations. She highlights the value of learning what can’t be taught in a textbook—developing efficiency in fast-paced environments, understanding the importance of work culture, advocating for the profession, and building strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Recent graduate Hannah Schauss describes the residency as a transformative experience for both her career and her patients. She credits the program’s strong emphasis on early mobility in the ICU with sharpening her clinical reasoning, strengthening interdisciplinary relationships, and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement. These skills have carried forward into her current role in a more rural hospital system, where she has helped further develop early mobility practices.

03/10/2026

📢✨ NOW ACCEPTING ELECTION NOMINATIONS! ✨📢

Are you passionate about advancing acute care physical therapy? Ready to make a meaningful impact on our Academy and profession?

APTA Acute Care is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Elections! 🗳️

This is your opportunity to:
🔹 Help shape the future of acute care practice
🔹 Advocate for members and patients nationwide
🔹 Grow as a leader within our professional community
🔹 Bring fresh ideas and diverse perspectives to the Academy

Whether you’re ready to step into a leadership role or know a colleague who would be an incredible voice for acute care, we encourage you to submit a nomination!

📅 Don’t miss your chance to get involved.
🔗 Learn more about open positions and how to nominate: https://www.aptaacutecare.org/page/2027Elections

Leadership starts with YOU. 💙

03/09/2026

📢 Updated Clinical Practice Guideline: Hip Osteoarthritis (2025 Revision)

The latest clinical practice guideline from APTA Orthopedics is here!

Hip Pain and Mobility Deficits—Hip Osteoarthritis: Revision 2025 provides 10 evidence-based recommendations to guide physical therapy management of patients with hip osteoarthritis.

This update includes:
✔️ Current, research-backed intervention strategies
✔️ Educational and procedural recommendations
✔️ A brief review of prevalence, pathoanatomy, and clinical course
✔️ Expanded guidance building on the 2009 and 2017 CPGs

Stay informed. Elevate your practice. Deliver evidence-based care.

http://bit.ly/3ZOwDFk

03/06/2026

📚 Journal Club Webinar: Exercise for Adults With Spinal Metastasis

Exercise for individuals with spinal metastasis has historically been approached with caution — but what does the latest evidence actually say?

Join us for a 1-hour Journal Club exploring the safety, feasibility, and clinical application of exercise interventions for adults with metastatic spine disease. This session will critically examine findings from The Safety and Feasibility of Exercise Intervention for Adults With Spinal Metastasis and translate the evidence into practical clinical decision-making frameworks.

Participants will gain:
✔️ An overview of current research
✔️ Insight into exercise types studied
✔️ Reported safety outcomes and feasibility measures
✔️ Key gaps in the literature
✔️ Practical guidance for acute, outpatient, and oncology settings

🎤 Presented by Chris Wilson, PT, DScPT, DPT, GCS

Strengthen your clinical reasoning. Expand your oncology rehab knowledge. Join the discussion.

https://www.aptaacutecare.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2041416

03/05/2026

Partnering with a physical therapist can help you stay mobile, strong, and independent — so you can keep doing what matters most. Take charge of your future.

Learn how: https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapyguide-multiple-sclerosis

03/04/2026

We’re excited to launch a new weekly APTA Acute Care Residency Program Spotlight series across our social media channels! 🎉 Each week, we’ll highlight an outstanding acute care residency program and the incredible residents helping to advance practice in this dynamic setting.

We’re kicking things off with Yale New Haven Hospital — and featuring an inspiring first for the state of Connecticut!

Noura Awad is the first Acute Care Physical Therapy Resident in Connecticut at Yale New Haven Hospital. She is currently completing a diverse and immersive residency experience, rotating through orthopedics, general medicine, neurology, cardiovascular, oncology, trauma, and more, learning alongside exceptional clinicians across the continuum of acute care.

When asked what advice she would give to aspiring residents, Noura emphasizes the importance of staying adaptable and embracing every learning opportunity. She notes that the dynamic nature of acute care demands continuous growth and a proactive approach to patient care.

Noura is always happy to connect and answer questions about her residency experience!

03/03/2026

🌟 Join Us at the 7th Annual Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference! 🌟

Are you an OT, OTA, PT, or PTA entering the critical care environment? This is the conference for you! This conference provides a solid foundation in critical care rehab through a series of expert-led lectures and gives you the flexibility to view each day’s content live, according to the daily schedule, or on-demand at a time that works best for you.

You may choose to watch:
- The entire 3-day conference via live stream (April 16-18, 2026)
- The entire 3-day conference on-demand
- A mix of live streaming and on-demand viewing across the different days,

What you’ll learn:
🔹 The purpose and benefits of early rehab intervention in critical care.
🔹 How to approach patients with awareness of medical, cognitive, and functional concerns.
🔹 Safe strategies for providing therapeutic interventions.
🔹 Early rehab approaches for different patient populations.
🔹 The importance of fostering a culture of mobility.
🔹 How to determine the right patients and timing for treatment to maximize impact.

Don't miss out on this valuable learning experience to enhance your critical care rehab skills! 🏥💡

Early Bird Rates end March 31st!

Learn more here - www.henryfordrehab.com

03/02/2026

🚨 The January 2026 issue of the Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy (JACPT) is here! 🚨

This must-read issue features:
🌀 A PT-focused approach to differential diagnosis of dizziness in the ED, including suspected Ménière’s disease
🚶‍♂️ Practical guidance on implementing high-intensity gait training for patients with stroke in acute care
🏥 A novel clinical approach examining the safety and feasibility of bedside treadmill training for hospitalized adults

Packed with timely, evidence-based insights you can apply at the bedside, this issue is essential reading for APTA Acute Care members.

📖 Read the latest JACPT: https://journals.lww.com/jacpt

02/28/2026

🏆 APTA Acute Care President’s Award

Please join us in congratulating Lindsay Ardiff, PT, DPT, and Alfredo Guadalupe, SPT, recipients of the APTA Acute Care President’s Award.

This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Academy. Through their dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing APTA Acute Care, Lindsay and Alfredo have made a meaningful impact on our community and profession.

👏 Thank you both for your exceptional service and contributions to APTA Acute Care.

02/27/2026

A leaky bladder after childbirth isn’t “now just part of life.” Whether you’re newly postpartum or years into motherhood, pelvic health physical therapy is self-care that can help you run, laugh, and play with confidence.

Learn how: https://www.choosept.com/guide/physical-therapyguide-incontinence

02/26/2026

🏆 APTA Acute Care Lecture Award

Congratulations to Beth A. Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, recipient of the APTA Acute Care Lecture Award, honoring excellence, leadership, and distinguished contributions to acute care physical therapy.

Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she directs the Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory. Her innovative research explores the relationship between infant movement, neural control, learning, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, and she has made lasting contributions to APTA Acute Care through scholarship, leadership, and service.

📍 Dr. Smith’s Lecture Award presentation will take place at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 4–6, 2027, in Philadelphia.

👏 We look forward to her lecture and thank Dr. Smith for her continued impact on the profession.

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