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Northwest District Report Sara Burke, PT, DPT – Chair
Greetings! I’d like to introduce myself as the new Northwest District Chair . I’m excited to get busy and look forward to planning exciting events for the district and meeting the great OPTA members residing in northwest Ohio!
The CE Committee for the NW District aims to foster high quality, stimulating learning experiences that will help therapists transform their communities .
Here’s a snapshot of our 2019 district events:
We will strive to create free and low-cost events and value your suggestions for topics or presenters . Please email Richard Fernandez, NW District Con Ed Chair with your ideas, RJFernandez7@gmail .com .
For more information, contact Sara at:
sara_burke@owens.edu
Cory Mansfield, PT, DPT, OCS gave us an update on dry needling research from his perspective as a PhD candidate and clinical specialist at Ohio State University. Dr. Mansfield is very active with the OPTA and APTA and got us excited about the future of PT clinical research .
Cory Mansfield, PT, DPT, OCS NW District Dry Needling Course
Roger Kruse, MD presented on the state of Regenerative Medicine and how physical therapists can be involved in the rehab process . Dr . Kruse is an internationally known sports physician and continues to treat athletes and non-athletes in the Toledo area .
Roger Kruse, MD
Regenerative Medicine Presentation
Zach Weber, ABC Certified Prosthetist and licensed prosthetist presented on advanced assessment for prosthetic limbs . He and two of his clients also shared their experiences with early rehab, return to daily living, and even getting back to CrossFit!
Zach Weber
Advanced Assessment for Prosthetic Limbs Presentation
Melissa Burner had her diagnosis of Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome while she was in school training to be an orthotist and prosthetist . She shared an update on the evidence for diagnosis and management of EDS as well as her unique perspective living with the disease .
Melissa Burner
Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome Presentation
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