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California Student Special Interest Group

Official page of the California Student Special Interest Group. We are a California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) interest group.

The CA Student SIG is a student run organization that will provide a platform for PT and PTA students to meet, share ideas, and promote interests regarding the field of physical therapy, the CPTA, and the APTA. Our aim is to promote the participation of students in the CPTA, represent the interests of students in state government affairs, and prepare members for future leadership roles in the profession.

08/14/2025

Interested in pursuing a PT career in sports? The Many Faces of Sports PT is back with a female panel this time!

Join us August 27th at 6:30pm PST to learn about the different paths to working with athletes as a PT.
💥Stanford University
💥San Jose Earthquakes
💥Charlotte Hornets

Swipe to learn about our speakers!

08/10/2025

💜 Happy Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month 💜
SMA is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness due to loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord.
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Let’s raise awareness, elevate patient voices, and build a more inclusive, informed PT community.
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✨Learn more or support the cause at curesma.org✨

07/27/2025

The California Physical Therapy Political Action Committee educates current legislators of the importance and benefits of physical therapy and issues affecting our profession.

Knowing the financial hardships of being a PT student, CAL-PT PAC is encouraging ALL students to donate ONLY $20 and become a PAC Cub. By financially supporting candidates that understand the issues surrounding the practice of physical therapy, we assure a thriving presence in the State Capitol.

✨The PT/PTA program with the greatest percentage of Student Cub donors will receive “5” complimentary tickets to the CAL-PT-PAC Dinner at the CPTA Annual Conference!✨

The CAL-PT-PAC Challenge ends August 1st! Donate now!

LINK IN BIO!

07/26/2025

🌈 July is Disability Pride Month!
This month, we honor the voices, experiences, and contributions of people with disabilities—reminding us that disability is a powerful and natural part of human diversity.

In physical therapy, inclusion means more than access. It means listening deeply, learning continuously, and creating care spaces that respect every body and every story. 💬💛

Together, we’re building a future rooted in equity, representation, and compassionate care.

https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2024/07/statement-of-aba-president-re-disability-pride-month/

07/16/2025

📢📢JULY ADVOCACY UPDATE: This is the last step toward eliminating the need for prior authorization for up to 12 physical therapy visits! Contact Governor Newsom to sign AB 574!! 📢📢

07/15/2025

Applications for CASSIG’s Special Committees open August 1!

Want to get more involved in the CPTA and connect with PT/PTA students across California? This is a great way to start! 🙌

Join one of our committees (listed on slide 2) and help shape the future of our profession 💪

07/14/2025

Our team had the amazing opportunity to represent California at the APTA Leadership Congress and House of Delegates in Washington D.C.! It was such a great experience to meet students, PT’s, and PTA’s from all over the US while learning about our advancing profession!

06/28/2025

CASSIG is thrilled to offer ONE PT/PTA student an incredible opportunity to attend the CPTA Conference in Palm Springs September 20-21 —with all travel, lodging, and conference registration expenses covered up to $500!

In addition to financial assistance, we aim to pair recipients with mentors from among the CPTA Leadership. This mentorship will offer guidance, insight, and inspiration as you transition into the workforce. The mentor can help the student gain valuable knowledge and meet other professionals working in areas that the student is interested in.

All California students are welcome to apply, with the exception of those currently serving on CASSIG leadership in 2025.

Scan the QR code to apply! DM us with any questions!

🔸Applications open: July 1, 2025
🔹Applications close: July 31, 2025
🔸Winner announced: September 2025

06/23/2025

📢📢JUNE ADVOCACY UPDATE: Take action and support the OTAC and CPTA to allow PTs and OTs a school based administrative services credential to work in schools with a license and 3 years of school based experience!📢📢

‼️Link in Bio‼️

06/22/2025

🎉 July = good vibes + giving back!
We’re hitting the trails, the bay, and the streets all month long with cleanups, races, and community events across California.
📍Save the dates & tap the link in bio for the full lineup! 💙

06/22/2025

Huge thank you to for hosting such a valuable and engaging workshop!🙌 We expanded our clinical toolkit for assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction, while also gaining insight into building sustainable cash-based practices, recognizing early signs of clinician burnout, and identifying pathways to strong mentorship. So much knowledge shared and so much to take forward!💡✨

06/19/2025

In honor of the Pride Month of June, check out these resources on how to become a better patient ally! 🏳️‍🌈

‼️All links can be found in our bio‼️

❤️Introduction to LGBTQ+ Competency Handbook for Physical Therapy
💙Five Ways To Be an LGBTQ Patient Ally
💜LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy: An Exploratory Qualitative Study From the Clinician’s Perspective

Address

1990 Del Paso Rd
Sacramento, CA
95834

Website

http://cassig.com/

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