Fall Conference

APTA Utah 49th Annual Fall Conference

LECTURE + LAB

November 1-2, 2024

Conference Center at Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070

IN-PERSON ONLY

EVENT DETAILS

12 CEU Hours + 1 Ethics

Dates: November 1-2, 2024
Times: Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Ethics Presentation will be Saturday 7:00 - 8:00 AM.

Location: Conference Center at Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070

ORTHO TRACK

Gray Cook MSPT, OCS, CSCS

& 

Kyle Matsel PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, CSCS

"Combining a Functional Models to Wellness and
Movement for Improved Outcomes."

Today’ physical therapist must be a health and wellness generalist before they can be a musculoskeletal specialist. Lifestyle and physical activity habits influence orthopedic rehabilitation outcomes by creating varying levels of MSK risk, even with the rehab process is considered complete.

We are accustomed to protocols and programs that logically address the MSK issues that we face, but we must understand that not all individuals receive these programs at the same level of risk and readiness.

Across my career, three factors have hurt my clinical outcomes: A diagnosis that was inaccurate, a diagnosis that was incomplete, or a diagnosis with additional MSK and lifestyle risk factors that were not considered. The third represents Regional Interdependence, introducing one of the domains that significantly impacts success or failure among patients, even those with the same diagnosis. 

Day 1 covers the numerous lifestyle dysfunctions that impact our rehabilitation outcomes. The focus will be on risk-based wellness screens and how risk factors and readiness status can complicate outcomes.

Day 2 details the management (as a health and wellness generalist and MSK specialist) of lifestyle domains and movement domains as they relate to functional and orthopedic diagnosis. The focus will be on movement screening and assessment and the corrective strategies that produce the best functional and orthopedic outcomes.

Gray Cook MSPT, OCS, CSCS
Co-founder Functional Movement Systems
Author The Business of Movement, Movement and Athletic Body in Balance

Gray Cook is a physical therapist, orthopedic certified specialist, and certified strength and conditioning coach. His developments in movement pattern screening and assessment are at the forefront of fitness, physical conditioning, injury prevention, and physical rehabilitation. He’s distinguished among manual therapists for his degree of precision, accuracy, and consistency in considering movement as a behavior, mapping and deconstructing movement patterns, and rebuilding movement following natural developmental paths. He’s the co-founder of Functional Movement Systems and author of Athletic Body in Balance and Movement. His most recent book is The Business of Movement.

Kyle Matsel PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, CSCS
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of the PhD in Health Professions Education Program
ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program Director

Dr. Matsel is a tenured associate professor at the University of Evansville where he teaches in the musculoskeletal content areas of the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville in 2011 and his PhD in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Kentucky in 2021. His research interests are in the identification of musculoskeletal injury risk factors and the implementation of arm care exercise programs for baseball players. He is the Director of the PhD in Health Professions Education Program and ProRehab & University of Evansville Sports Residency program. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Matsel is engaged in patient care at ProRehab specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. Matsel presents nationally on topics related to comprehensive, systematic movement-based assessment and testing and is a consultant with several collegiate and professional sports teams regarding injury prevention strategies.

NEURO TRACK

Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA and

Terry Ellis, PT, PhD, NCS, FAPTA

"Optimizing Rehabilitation in Parkinson Disease:
Integrating Evidence-Based Strategies for Enhanced Patient Outcomes"

This course will focus on evidence-based approaches to address the multifaceted challenges of Parkinson's disease rehabilitation. It will highlight the importance of distinguishing between Parkinsonism causes, understanding pharmacologic interventions and surgical options, selecting appropriate outcome measures, addressing cognitive changes, and implementing physical therapy and exercise interventions. Additionally, the course will emphasize the need for a model of care that intervenes early to optimize function and quality of life, aligning with the evolving understanding of disability progression in Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA, is a Professor and Department Chair within the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the University of Utah. He received a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Duke University and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, focused on Motor Learning and Motor Control. He is one of the founders of the University of Utah Balance and Mobility Clinic and the Parkinsonism Exercise Program at the LS Skaggs Patient Wellness Center and is a passionate advocate for community based programs to slow the progression of disability in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.  His research has investigated skeletal muscle and functional responses to resistance training in mobility-impaired populations as well as postural and gaze stability among individuals grappling with neurologic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, vestibular hypofunction, and concussion. His research has been funded by the NIH, the Department of Defense, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the PAC-12, the Michael J Fox Foundation, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, and the University of Utah. 

Terry Ellis, PhD, PT, FAPTA is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University. Dr. Ellis is also the Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University and the Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association National Rehabilitation Resource Center. Her research is funded by NIH and several Parkinson’s foundations and focuses on investigating the impact of exercise and rehabilitation on community mobility in individuals with Parkinson's disease. She also has expertise in using mobile health technology to help persons with Parkinson's disease to engage in lifelong exercise with the goal of improving overall mobility, community engagement, and quality of life. Dr. Ellis is an Associate Editor of JNPT and an editorial board member for PTJ. Dr. Ellis has a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neurosciences from Boston University School of Medicine and is a licensed physical therapist with board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy.   Dr Ellis has published numerous articles and lectures internationally on topics related to rehabilitation, exercise, and mobile health technologies in persons with Parkinson's disease.

Pediatric Track

LOCAL SPEAKERS

"Don't Tip Toe Around"

•  "An Integrated Team approach for Serial Casting / Orthotic Intervention / Physical Therapy"
  • Shari Cassidy, PT & Don McGovern
• "Differential Diagnosis and Idiopathic Toe Walking"
  • Dr. Carroll
• Autism
  • Kirsten Aalberg, PT, DPT, PCS

Shari Cassidy, PT

Shari Cassidy is a pediatric physical therapist with nearly 40 years of clinical experience spanning a variety of medical settings. As a graduate of Northwestern University in 1984, Shari’s passion for children led to an early career at Children’s Memorial Hospital, where she dedicated 12 impactful years.

Motivated by a desire to bring high quality city therapy services to the suburbs, Shari began practicing independently, marking the beginning of a company that would be later named Westside Children’s Therapy. Her strong interest in understanding the basis of movements and in learning what drives human performance led to quality clinical outcomes among her patients. Over the next 25 years, this approach propelled Westside in becoming the largest pediatric therapy provider in Illinois, supporting over 5,000 children with developmental needs. 

Today Shari dedicates her time to mentoring therapists and instilling her technique of hands-on, skilled therapeutic intervention. Beyond her professional pursuits, Shari enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, skiing, hiking and experiencing the great outdoors with her family. 

Don McGovern

Donald McGovern is a Certified, Illinois Licensed, Prosthetist/Orthotist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.  He graduated from the University of Illinois in Occupational Therapy in 1979.  He completed post graduate Certificate courses at Northwestern University Prosthetic and Orthotic Center in 1982.  He has practiced in large Medical Centers in Chicago with a variety of populations.  He had his own O&P business for eighteen years. Don is published in the JPO.  He has incorporated the teachings of Elaine Owen and others in his clinical practice for over a decade. He is currently a staff orthotist and prosthetist at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.  He thoroughly enjoys nature.

Tuition Rates:

48th Annual Fall Conference Highlights

• Local and National Exhibitors

• APTA Utah Business Meeting Luncheon Friday

• Research Presentations on Saturday