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Brings Motion to Life


If you have a
mobility challenge, call a member of the APTA.

 

Did you Know?
Coloradans have direct access to Physical Therapists. No physician referral is required.



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'09 Bob Doctor Memorial Golf Tourney Photos!

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The APTA/Colorado Chapter,
founded in 1945, is a non-profit professional association that includes some 1,400 PTs, PTAs, and PT/PTA students.
The association works to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice.

 

What's New . . .

It's time to volunteer for the 9Health Fair! Fairs begin April 17th and sites are starting to request PT volunteers to perform the Body in Balance© screening. PTAs and Students are welcome to participate, however they must be under the direct supervision of a Colorado licensed PT. Sites are updated and added daily to the volunteer sign-up page. Please CLICK HERE to volunteer!

Colorado Chapter 40th Annual Spring Convention & PT Expo -- Saturday, April 24, 2010, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colo.
"MS: Managing the Elusive Symptoms of a Complex Disease" by Cinda Hugos, PT, MS
and Lois Copperman, OTR, PhD
"Hip Labral Tears" by Cameron MacDonald, PT, DPT
Registration details coming soon!
For Year-Round Sponsorship Information, Click here! 

"OBESITY: How Physical Therapy Can be Used to Prevent and Treat Obesity"
A Three-Session Lunch & Learn Audio-Conference Series *  March 9, March 23 and April 6, 2010
Session I:  
"Childhood Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Prevention Programming"
Session II:  "How Physical Therapists Address Obesity in Clinical Practice"
Session III: 
"Physical Therapy for the Client Pre- and Post-Operative Following Bariatric Surgery"

“How to Get More Referrals Without Breaking the Law” by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.
A Three-Session Lunch & Learn Audio-Conference Series *  February 25, March 25 and April 22, 2010
Session I:  How to Get More Referrals from Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) / Personal Care Homes (PCHs) Without Violating the Law
Session II:  How to Get More Referrals From Physicians Without Violating the Law
Session III: 
How to Get More Referrals From Hospitals Without Violating the Law

  Tami Struessel and Mary Kelly Receive Top Chapter Awards at Fall Symposium --
Click on names to learn how they earned this honor.

Three PTs Receive Bob Doctor Service Awards --
Wendy Mathewson, Cameron MacDonald, and Linda Hannen -- To see photos and award details, click here.

Visit the latest 24/7 PT Expo! 
Plus archives back to 2002. Open to all visitors.
The support of our sponsors and exhibitors make many of our educational programs possible. Support our sponsors. They support you!

 

Fall Symposium at the Broadmoor Hotel Draws a Near Record Turnout -- Despite a Major Blizzard!

Excellent educational programs, meaningful awards presentations and a lively discussion of PT issues fueled interest and swelled attendance despite the weekend snowstorm that blanketed Colorado's Front Range. More than 200 PTs, PTAs, students and exhibitors were there. Attendance at several sessions was "standing room only." Click here to see the 24/7 PT Expo. And here to view awards details.
 

Join Your APTA Colleagues
for 2010 March on Washington: April 25-27
 
See what you missed in 2009!

Members Click Here for Legislative, Regulatory and Licensing Matters of great importance to all PTs and PTAs . . , 


Many Thanks to Our Conference Sponsors!
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APTA/Colorado Chapter
7400 East Arapahoe Road #211
Centennial, Colorado 80112 U.S.A.

Phone 303-694-4728   ~    Fax 303-694-4869
apta@assnoffice.com

© 2009-- Colorado Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association -- All rights reserved. 

 

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