APTA Kansas

APTA Kansas APTA Kansas, a chapter of the APTA, is a non-profit professional association representing PTs, PTAs, and PT/PTA students in Kansas.

Visit our website at www.kpta.com.
2026 Spring Conference Abstract link: https://form.jotform.com/253486581941063

Join Our Growing Physical Therapy Team!We’re expanding our Physical Therapy Department, and we want YOU to be part of it...
05/05/2026

Join Our Growing Physical Therapy Team!

We’re expanding our Physical Therapy Department, and we want YOU to be part of it!

Our exciting new project includes:
A HydroWorx Therapy Pool
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Women’s Health Rehabilitation
Private Treatment Rooms
A larger, state-of-the-art gym space

The expansion is scheduled for completion in November 2026, and we’re looking for a Physical Therapist eager to help us launch these new services and grow with our team!

Competitive pay and excellent benefits, which include employer paid health insurance, KPERS Retirement, Life Insurance and more!

We are a 12-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Coldwater, Kansas, dedicated to providing high-quality care close to home. If you’re ready to join a supportive team and make a difference in our community, contact: Lisa Brooks, Administrator or Lisa Girk, PT at 620-582-2144.

Our very own Kansas PT’s are in DC right now advocating for us and our patients, along with other delegates from other s...
04/22/2026

Our very own Kansas PT’s are in DC right now advocating for us and our patients, along with other delegates from other states. AJ Thomas and Marsha Lawrence are speaking with Kansas congressional legislators and representatives this week (including Representative Sharice Davids!) regarding issues that affect our profession and our patients!

Thanks to AJ and Marsha for your advocacy!

A heartfelt thank you to our 2026 APTA KS Spring Conference sponsors! Your generosity makes it possible to bring togethe...
04/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our 2026 APTA KS Spring Conference sponsors! Your generosity makes it possible to bring together physical therapy professionals for a day of learning, connection, and growth. We are so grateful for your support! 💙

Congratulations to all of our platform and poster presenters! The dedication, innovation, and passion behind each projec...
04/12/2026

Congratulations to all of our platform and poster presenters!

The dedication, innovation, and passion behind each project continue to push our profession forward! We’re proud to celebrate the incredible work shared this year.

Pictured here are our award winners from each presentation category:

🏆 Best Platform Presenters
Walking with Head Turns Increases Gait Instability in Adults with Dynamic Balance Impairments
Joo Hyun Lee, Taryn Jones, Kacee Coast, Prabhakar Chalise, Carl Luchies, Linda J. D’Silva

The Relative Importance of Facilitators of ACL Prevention – A Real-Time Delphi with Mixed-Methods Analysis
Justin Trent, Andrew Biertzer, Brian Culloton, Braden Fiscus, Tyler Gelsomino, Jacob Simon, Grant Thompson

🏆 Best Research Poster – Scientific Inquiry Award
Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions and Physiotherapy Referral
Kisna Patel, Lauren Caughlin, Sami Gholitabar, Melanie Meister, Eileen Coughenour, Audriana Angeles, Sarah Kessler, Neena K. Sharma

🏆 Best Poster – Clinician
Integrating Sleep Health into Outpatient Physical Therapy Practice: Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility Project
Catherine Siengsukon, Gerard Harker, Thomas Riggs, Kurt Mason, Claude Lamoureux, Tommy Van Towle

🏆 Best Entry-Level DPT Student – Scientific Inquiry Award
Current Usage of Trigger Point Dry Needling in Patients with Generalized Hypermobility: A Descriptive Survey
Nicole Clark, Katlyn Dedmon, Alissa Dundes Schmidt, Adrienne Johnson, Lenisa Tomasini, Chris Kinslow

Incredible work by all! Your contributions are shaping the future of physical therapy, and we’re honored to highlight your impact 💙

Thank you, Michelle Fichtner 💙Three years of dedicated service as APTA KS Secretary, and an impact that will last far be...
04/11/2026

Thank you, Michelle Fichtner 💙
Three years of dedicated service as APTA KS Secretary, and an impact that will last far beyond. We are so grateful for all you’ve done!

Day 2 Highlights!
04/11/2026

Day 2 Highlights!

A huge thank you to our four incredible platform presenters 👏Your work, insight, and innovation are already making an im...
04/11/2026

A huge thank you to our four incredible platform presenters 👏

Your work, insight, and innovation are already making an impact! We’re excited to see how your research continues to shape the future of PT!

Take a look at our incredible poster presenters 👏Proud to showcase the dedication, curiosity, and impact behind each pro...
04/11/2026

Take a look at our incredible poster presenters 👏
Proud to showcase the dedication, curiosity, and impact behind each project and to give these clinicians and students a platform to share their work!

Day 1 Highlights!
04/11/2026

Day 1 Highlights!

Congratulations to our 2026 Susan Tork Distinguished Service Award Recipient!We are proud to recognize Jennifer Caswell,...
04/10/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Susan Tork Distinguished Service Award Recipient!

We are proud to recognize Jennifer Caswell, PT, DPT for her outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the physical therapy profession.

Jennifer’s commitment to advancing our profession and serving others exemplifies the very spirit of this award.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor! 👏

🍷 APTA Kansas “Wine Not?” Social & PAC FundraiserUnwind with colleagues and support advocacy efforts that move our profe...
04/10/2026

🍷 APTA Kansas “Wine Not?” Social & PAC Fundraiser

Unwind with colleagues and support advocacy efforts that move our profession forward.

🎶 Featuring live music from 80 Proof Alice
📍 Paisley Pear | Hays, KS
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM (performance 8–10 PM)
📅 April 10

Your presence helps strengthen our voice as physical therapists in Kansas, while enjoying a great evening together.

We hope to see you there!

And we’re officially underway 🔥Our APTA Kansas President, Sierra Glaser, opening the Spring Conference with a powerful w...
04/10/2026

And we’re officially underway 🔥

Our APTA Kansas President, Sierra Glaser, opening the Spring Conference with a powerful welcome—bringing together PTs, PTAs, and students from across the state for a weekend that’s all about growth, advocacy, and community!

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P. O. Box 1488
Warrenville, IL
60555

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(785) 233-5400

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