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Conference Committee Report Michelle Losurdo, PT, DPT – Chair
It's a great time to be a part of OPTA! With this year's Transform 2020 lineup, you will expand your knowledge with cutting-edge educational programming, strengthen professional relationships, connect with other therapists who are making a difference and interact with businesses that support physical therapy all in one place and in one fantastic weekend. How did we fit all this great programming into just two days?!
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Transform 2020 is about advancing the physical therapy practice by evaluating significant and evolving WELLNESS & PREVENTION topics . Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students will boost their skills and join
in constructive concept exchanges through innovative educational sessions and Transform Talks . Join us at the largest yearly gathering of Ohio physical therapy professionals and students April 24-25, at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel . It’s Ohio’s Premier Physical Therapy Conference .
New for 2020: Residency Forum – 12-minute residency talks . Back by popular demand:
Meet the Candidates and 15-minute inspiration- packed Transform Talks .
TRANSFORM 2020 IS OUR LARGEST GATHERING OF OHIO PT PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS. THERE'S NO BETTER TIME OR PLACE TO CONNECT WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES FROM ALL OVER THIS GREAT STATE. RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY REGISTERING ONLINE AND THEN STAY CONNECTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER @OHIO_PT; TAG THE EVENT #OPTAAC20.
We will kick it off Friday morning with an interactive keynote, Leadership Diversity – The Journey to a Healthier Workplace . The conference’s traditional 90-minute workshop-style programming will include Promoting Wellness and Neuroplasticity via Intensity in Patients Post Stroke; Strong Bones, Good Balance and a Focused Mind: Pilates for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention; Building Blocks: Athlete Nutritional Needs and Supplements for Rehab, and more .
We’re also featuring Transform Talks (15-minutes each) on a variety of topics . Look for Mapping Your Professional Journey Through Mentorship, Utilizing Manual Therapy in the 'Pain Science' Era, Moving Through the Stigma: Exercise Options for Fibromyalgia, and more . View all the sessions online at OhioPT .org .
INTERESTED IN BEING ONE OF OUR CONTENT LEADERS? OPTIMIZE IS COMING IN SEPTEMBER. LOOK FOR THE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS AND THE CALL FOR RESEARCH ABSTRACTS ON THE OPTA WEBSITE SOON.
And if that’s not enough, we have even more great programming lined up for your Friday evening, including an event for early professionals and students .
That will be followed up with the ever-popular PACcy Hour fundraiser with fantastic food and great music on-site at Latitude 41 . Purchase your ticket early online . It’s a great way to kick off your weekend . And there's plenty of time afterward to meet up with friends in downtown Columbus .
Back by popular demand are the Annual Membership Recognition Meeting & Luncheon and PAC raffle prize drawing with some awesome prizes!
Special thanks to our Content Leaders for sharing their expertise, tireless session preparation, and excellent presentations . Also, thanks to dedicated physical therapy professionals who make up the Conference Committee, serving yearlong with their time and talent: Dawn Bookshar, Scott Euype, Lucas VanEtten, Truly Moore, Jamie O’Brien, Kendra Lucas, Becky Parr, and Shannon Simpson as well as our Board Liaison, Deborah Riczo . Kudos to OPTA staff—especially Patti Geary, OPTA Professional Development Manager—for their enthusiasm and conference planning talent .
For more information, contact Michelle at:
thelosurdos@gmail.com