CPTA

APTA

APRIL DISTRICT MEETING

DATE: Thursday, April 24, 2014

TOPIC: Post-Op Rehab Following Hip Arthroplasty.

SPEAKER: Dr. James Kaspar, Central Coast Orthopedics

TIME: 6:00 PM sign in and social

6:30 PM Dinner and Business meeting

7:00 – 9:00 PM Meeting Presentation ( 2.0 contact hours )

A certificate will be presented with paid attendance

LOCATION: Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy

820 E. Enos Drive

Santa Maria, CA

MENU: Chef Rick ’ s Dinner Buffet

RSVP: Kathy Weiner, PT, by Monday, April 21, 2014

RSVP to Kathy at 805-551-0044 or twloveskw@aol.com

COST: $20 APTA members includes dinner and presentation

$25 Non-members

RSVP confirms payment intent unless cancelled by 04/21/14

DIRECTIONS: From the North on the 101: Exit Stowell Road. Turn left onto Bradley.

Turn left onto Bradley. Turn right onto E. Battles Road. Turn right onto Shepard Drive.

At the end of the road turn left onto E. Enos Drive. The facility will be on your left.

From the South on 101: Exit Stowell Road. Turn right on Stowell. Turn left onto Brad-

ley Road. Turn right onto E. Battles Road. Turn right onto Shepard Drive. At the end

of the road turn left onto E. Enos Drive. The facility will be on your left.

Inside this Issue:

April 2014

CAL-PT-PAC P.7 Con Ed Course Registra-tion Form

P.4 Membership P.3,,6,7

CAL-PT-PAC Form

P.9 District Meeting P. 3 Message-Chair P. 2

Chief Rep P.5 Golf Tournament P. 7 Nominating Committee P. 5

Con Ed Course P.3 Golf Tournament Form P. 8

A Message From The Chair

Robert Limone, PT, DPT, MS

2014 District Executive and Leadership Committee

District Chair: Bob Limone Vice Chair: Kathy Weiner Secretary: Liz Alexander Treasurer: Kathy Zack Nominating Chair: Charlene Anderson Nominating Committee: Kathy Weiner Nominating Committee: Kathy Zack Chief Representative: Bettye Torres- Saleh Representative: Barb Edmison Representative: Rick Katz Representative: Bob Limone Representative: Kathy Zack Representative: Jason Sanders Alternate Representative: Wendy Cork Keyzer PAC/Advocacy Chair: Kathy Weiner Membership/PR: Dorothy Ho Con Ed Committee: Kathy Zack Andrea Stouffer Golf Committee: Kathy Weiner Newsletter Editor: Kathy Zack CPTA Board Liaison: Sheryl Low

AB1 000 Video

CPTA created a video on AB 1000 for PT professionals.

The video is on the CPTA website. Please spread

the word about direct access by routing the following link

to PT professionals you may know through your

Facebook, Twitter or email.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lABdFOZ3N8

2014 Career Starter Dues Pilot

CPTA is participating in APTA’s Career Starter Dues Pi-

lot. APTA will be testing an expanded career starter dues

program, which establishes diminishing discounts over the

course of four years for members who are in the first four

years post-graduation.

Eligible members began receiving renewal notices in Janu-

ary that reflected the national and California Chapter dis-

counts for renewals effective April 2014 or later. The cur-

rent program provides a 50% discount off national and

chapter dues at the first renewal post graduation.

The pilot extends sliding discounts (40%, 30%, and 20%)

for members 2-4 years post graduation. To qualify, new

graduates must have been an APTA student member at

graduation and maintained continuous APTA membership

post-graduation.

New CPTA Member Benefit

CPTA is partnering with North Star Financial to offer dis-

ability insurance to our members at a discounted rate. Ad-

visors Zach MacDougall and Stephanie Tsang invite asso-

ciation members for a free consultation meeting to discuss

your current situation and discuss how they can add value

moving forward. All member benefits are located on the

CPTA website.

Hey TriCounties District Members,

The first three months of the New Year have been loaded with changes and excitement within the field of physical therapy. Direct access has now been in place for over 10 weeks and the California Physical Therapy Association has been making progress with third party payers in attempts to facilitate reimbursement for our services. This is new legislation for everyone, so patience and dialog will need to be perfected during this transition.

In terms of 2014, the leadership and staff of the CPTA have closely scrutinized countless bills with two at front and center. Both bills are very different, but immensely important. One on the Assembly side, AB 1890, has the potential to infringe upon the practice of PT, while the other, SB 1215, on the Senate side, could dramatically curtail referral for profit, ultimately saving the state and consumers time and money.

AB 1890 is the Assembly Bill Authored by Chau. It is an Athletic Training Bill that would significantly increase the scope, depth and function of athletic trainers while granting them licensure. The CPTA has taken an opposing position to this bill unless amended. Athletic trainers have tried unsuccess-fully for over a decade to pass state legislation granting them these privileges. In the past, their bills have been too vague and undescriptive. This year seems to be more of the same.

SB 1215 Authored by Ed Hernandez, could have an

immediate and overwhelmingly positive impact on

our field for years to come and is therefore, highly

supported. Referral for profit would be highly cur-

tailed, if not completely eliminated. This bill is truly

a blessing!

Both bills need immediate and intense grass root

efforts on everyone’s part. Both bills will be heard

shortly by the Business, Professions & Consumer

Protection Committees on the Assembly and Senate

sides. The CPTA as already send out information

regarding how to contact the members on the above

committees. Please contact each of these commit-

tee members and concisely inform them of your po-

sition. Let’s do what we do best and politely and

respectfully support our cause.

DISTRICT PROGRAMMING Vice Chair Kathy Weiner, PT

We had a wonderful turn out for our first meeting of the year in Santa Barbara. Thanks to all who came out to hear Rick Katz speak on the changes in reim-bursement across practice settings. And thank you Rick for your ability and willingness to tackle such a monumental task.

Our next meeting is set for April 24th at Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy. Dr. James Kasper will be speaking on Post-Op Rehab Following Hip Arthro-plasty. Dr. Kaspar is with Central Coast Orthopedics in Santa Maria. Dr. Kasper’s lecture will cover the age continuum from young athletes, middle age dys-functions to older patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). A fabulous dinner buffet will be prepared by Chef Rick.

Course Objectives: 1. Principles of Rehab 2. Four Phases of Rehab Protocol 3. Surgery Specific Considerations: femoroacetabu-lar impingement, labral tear vs. debridement, hip ab-ductor repair & micro fracture of the hip joint.

Our meeting on July 17th will take place in the southeastern portion of the District. It will coincide with a 2 day seminar lead by Dale Avers on Func-tional Assessment in Clinical Decision Making. Please follow the continuing education program that will be held on Friday evening and all day Saturday.

As always, it is a pleasure to serve as your Vice Chair, putting together District meetings that help fellow therapist keep learning and growing in the profession. We do want and need your ideas for future meetings. Please respond to the Survey Monkey that will be sent out later this year for 2015 scheduling.

CPTA nominations for 2015-16. Nominations for CPTA BOD are due by May 16. Po-sitions open are : Vice President, 2 Directors, and 2 Nominating Committee members.

The deadline for Chapter Recommendations is May 16, 2014. The recommendation form can be submit-ted as an individual and can be found on the CPTA website at ccapta.org.

TriCounties District Membership Total CPTA's overall year-to-year average membership is up

3.7%. In the active (PT) category, numbers are up 1.4%.

PTA membership is up 28%. Student membership num-

bers are currently up 7.8%. Tri-Counties Membership

as of 1/2014: 350 members (332 PT’s, 12 PTA’s & 6

student PT/PTA’s).

CONTINUING EDUCATION Kathy Zack, PT

TriCounties District is organizing three continuing education courses this year that will be cost effec-tive for members, in close proximity for convenience and provide current trends and techniques in physi-cal therapy.

Ryan Johnson, VP from the Institute of Physical Art will present a two day course on the pelvic girdle in Santa Barbara on June 21-22.See the registration form in this newsletter. Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD, will present a 1 ½ day course in July on Functional Assessment in Clinical Decision Making. She will speak at the district meet-ing on Thursday prior to the course. This course is planned in the southern part of the district.

Bob Limone, PT, DPT with two colleagues from North Carolina will be providing a complete spinal mobilization course with hands on participation on August 8. This will be held in the northern part of our district.

Membership and Public Relations Dorothy Ho, PT, DPT

Sunday 5/18/14 Volunteer Opportunity Amgen Tour of California – CPTA PT Booth @ Stage 8- Overall Finish (Thousand Oaks)

Volunteers are needed to help out at the CPTA booth to promote the PT profession & to market our-selves to the public! Contact Heather Pino (hpino@ccapta.org) for more information!

Saturday 8/9/14 Social outing @

8am in Ventura:

Morning walk (~5 miles) with other

PT folks at Ventura Botanical Garden (located in

Grant Park above City Hall in downtown Ven-

tura). Meet in front of City Hall at 501 Poli Street at

the statue of Father Junipero Serra. We'll walk up

the hill through the garden, to the cross and back.

Bring water and a snack so that we can take a

break and enjoy the view from the cross before

heading back down.

TriCounties APTA District Continuing Education Registration Form

The Pelvic Girdle Puzzle: Manual Therapy to Address Mechanical, Neuromuscu-lar Function and Motor Control Impairments

Instructor: Ryan Johnson, PT, DPT, MSPT, CFMT - June 21-22, 2014 Location: Hayashida & Association Physical Therapy, 2921 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara APTA Members $ 295 / Non-members $ 475. Registration Deadline June 14.

This course is presented in conjunction with the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), and has limited size due to the lab component. Ryan is an instructor for the IPA and VP of PR and Marketing for IPA Inc.

This lab intensive course will present the interregional impact of pelvic girdle dysfunction. In the Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) treatment approach, management of the pelvic girdle is an essential aspect of patient care for the restoration of efficient mobility, alignment and motor control of the human system. Participants will be instructed to utilize a clinical reasoning framework for examination, evaluation, and treatment planning for the management of the pa-tient with decreased function secondary to neuro-musculoskeletal impairments of the pelvic girdle. The systematic FMT treatment approach allows for seamless transitions between evaluation and treatment of identified impairments as an ongoing process in a session-to-session (reflection-on-action) and moment-to-moment (reflection-in-action) basis.

The participants will be guided through the utilization of Functional Mobilization for treatment of mechanical dysfunctions including joints, soft tissues, visceral and neurovascular structures. Functional Mobilization is a dynamic, three-dimensional treatment strategy which utilizes ac-tive, resisted and/or passive movements to specifically mobilize mechanical restrictions. FMT is rooted in the principles of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), which is the foundation for the manual handling skills which will be instructed for the management of the neuromuscular function impairments (decreased efficiency of muscular initiation, strength and endurance) and motor control deficits.

Send the registration form and registration fees to: Kathy Zack c/o TriCounties District CPTA 90 Eucalyptus Road

Nipomo, CA 93444

Cancellation requests must be received in writing. Full Refund less 20% if cancelation received 14 days before the course date. Deadline date: June 14

FULL NAME//NICKNAME: _____________________________________________

APTA Number (If applicable): ____________________________________________

( ____) Physical Therapist (____) Physical Therapist Assistant

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ______________________________________________________________

Total amount included: __________________________________________________

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Charlene Anderson, PT, CLT, MBA

STEP UP TO LEADERSHIP

The Executive Committee of the Tricounties District of the APTA has a strong history in representing its members, providing educational program and foster-ing professional relationships in the community. In this time of changing healthcare, it is all the more important to continue to have strong leadership and active membership participation in our Tricounties District.

If you have a call to leadership and/or professional growth consider either leadership in the Executive committee of the Tricounties District or an active membership position.

We are seeking nominations for the following posi-tions that will be open for election for 2015.

Chairperson: Basic function is to serve as the chief elected officer of the district and Executive Commit-tee, presiding over all district meetings and act as the official spokesperson of the district.

Secretary: Specific duties are to record and main-tain records, reports and other documents relevant to the district.

Chief Representative: Duties and responsibilities include being knowledgeable in or being able to ac-cess the Assembly of Representative meetings and Chapter Board meetings, National Bylaws and Standing Rules, Chapter Bylaws, and Assembly of Representatives Policies, Procedures and Positions. Responsibilities also include reading all pre-published materials pertaining to issues coming be-fore the Assembly. Attending meetings and cau-cuses and representing the District is also required. This individual is the district’s delegate to the House of Delegates.

2-3 Representatives: The duty of the Representa-tives are to become knowledgeable in the District, Chapter and National Bylaws, read pre-published materials pertaining to issues coming before the As-sembly, attend meetings, prepare and present mo-tions and actively participate in the Executive Com-mittee.

2 Nominating Committee members: Members of the Tricounties District who assist the Nominating Chair in soliciting nominations for District elected offices and positions, presenting a slate of candi-dates and completing the District election process.

If you are ready to step up into leadership or more active involvement in your professional organization or know someone who may be, we encourage you

to contact the Tricounties District Nominating Com-mittee. Chairperson: Charlene Anderson, PT, CLT, MBA charkanderson@gmail.com Kathy Zack, PT, DPT KathyZack@charter.net Kathy Weiner, PT twloveskw@aol.com

Chief Representative Bettye Jean Torres-Saleh, PT, DPT, CLT

This year approximately 100 PT’s, PTA’s and stu-dents attended Leg Day in Sacramento. We came from all over California to advocate for our profes-sion. It was a smaller group this year as we didn’t have a pressing bill. However it’s important to maintain contact with our legislators and weigh in on issues that concern us.

Bob Limone outlined the issues that affect us as therapists in his article in this newsletter, the Athletic Trainers bill and the referral for profit bill. Please see his article for details.

It’s important that we send our opposition to the Ath-letic Trainer’s licensure bill that allows “immediate care and treatment of an injury or illness sustained or exacerbated while participating in physical activ-ity.” It fails to mention athlete or athletic event. Op-position emails, faxes and phone calls should go to the Business and Professions Committee. Go to CCAPTA.org. Click on Legislation for information. .

One of our colleagues who met with the maker of the bill, Assembly Member Chau of Monterey Park, says Mr. Chau didn’t realize the implication of mak-ing such a broad statement. This dialog illustrates how important it is for us to keep talking to our legis-lators. They have to make decisions about so many topics that they are not expert in.

Senate Bill 1215 on referral for profit was introduced just after Leg Day. I haven’t seen the contact info for the Senate Business and Professions Committee yet. Please look for it in emails from the CPTA. We really need this.

I’d like to remind you of who our 2014 Tricounties Representatives are: Bob Limone (Paso Robles); Rick Katz (Moorpark); Kathy Zack (Nipomo); Wendy Cork-Keyser (Santa Barbara); Barb Edmison (Santa Barbara); Jason Sanders (San Luis Obispo) and I (Ventura).

Barb, Jason and I all have terms that end this year. If you’d like to be involved next year we will be elect-ing 2-3 Representatives and a Chief Rep. We would love to have new Reps. It is a great way to get involved in the district. Find out who your State Legislators are http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

Membership and Public Relations Dorothy Ho, PT, DPT

Member Spotlight Even as a newcomer to TriCounties six year ago, I immediately recognized that Jeff Allen’s name was always one of those people that fellow members spoke of with reverence in their voice. Yet, Jeff’s easy-going nature & contagious smile veiled a fierce devotion to our physical therapy profession.

You see, Jeff was one of the 5 people (including Bob Huhn, Bob Williams, Dick Matthews and Nep Solis) that got together to form the Tri-Counties district! Jeff even designed the letterhead for our district, as seen here.

On April 26, 2014, Tri-Counties district will honor Jeff Allen at the 19th Annual Golf Tournament at Los Robles Greens Golf Course, as he retires from the PT profession.

Since becoming an APTA member in 1971, Jeff has chaired the TriCounties golf tournament for 16 years, served in the House of Delegates for at least 8 years, served on the CPTA’s Board of Directors for 2 years, Chaired the Chapter Ethics Committee for 6 years and served as TriCounties district Chair, Vice Chair, Chief Representative and District Representa-tive.

I’m in awe just thinking about all that Jeff has done for our district, knowing full well that each role en-compasses an infinite amount of selfless devotion, hard work and philanthropic love for our profession. It is no wonder that Jeff has received CPTA’s Royce Nolan Leadership Award and Tri-Counties District’s Professional Service Award!

Please join us in celebrating Jeff’s retirement at the golf tournament on Saturday April 26, 2014! Jeff will be retiring from his current role as Director of Ther-apy Services at Goleta Valley Community Hospital, as well as a career spanning 30 years of private practice and many more years of contracted PT ser-vices to Goleta Valley Community Hospital (GVCH). As Jeff’s friend and classmate Winkie Sonnefield

says best…“once a PT, always a PT.” In this case,

even though Jeff is retiring, his legacy with Tri-

Counties and the PT profession will remain long af-

ter Jeff wins his next “Masters” golf tournament!

Jeff and his winning golf team at one of the first Tri-

Counties golf tournament!

Jeff helping a patient in need of Halo stabilization

after a roll-over-car accident

Jeff helping someone get back on their feet, after

undergoing cryothalminectomy for dystonia.

Jeff helping a baby who suffered 2nd and 3rd degree

finger burns (from sticking fingers in an unknow-

ingly hot bowl of oatmeal).

Thank you

Jeff

Membership Dorothy Ho, PT, DPT

Prize money will be given for the longest drive and closest to the pin for male and female players and for the foursome with the lowest score. The perpet-ual plaque will be given to the team having two physical therapist players and the lowest score. Last year’s winners are going to want to hang onto this plaque so the gauntlet has been thrown down.

We have sponsorship opportunities still available. And I do mean OPPORTUNITIES! Where can you advertise your clinic for as little as $75.00, as one of our Tee Sponsors? Your clinics name will be advertised on the course and in our newsletter.

Please contact me for forms or clarifications. All profits from the tournament are donated to the PT Fund. The Fund grants funds for evidence based research.

CAL-PT-PAC

Kathy Weiner, PT

The California Physical Therapy Association is 7,209 members strong and is the third largest body of physical therapist in the world. The Association is supported 365 days a year by the CAL-PT-PAC. I am quoting from the PAC section on CPTA’s website: “By financially supporting your CAL-PT-PAC, you will ensure that a single voice dedicated to protecting & advancing the profession will be heard where it is needed most, at the State Capi-tol.

Your CAL-PT-PAC is here to support the most knowledgeable legislators who realize the services and functions you provide to the community are extremely beneficial. Maintaining a strong political action committee is the best way to ensure that your profession stays healthy & strong.”

Tricounties is off to a good start again this year with numbers reaching 18% of our goal as of 2/28/14. Thanks to the contributions of the follow-ing members: Diane Barrickman, Barbara Edmi-son, Bob Limone, Mike Otahal and Nadine Bartley. Thank you all for recognizing the benefits of main-taining a strong PAC.

The PAC supported Legislative Days for Students and PT’s last month that were very well attended. On Student Legislative Day, 225 students talked with their Legislators explaining their level of edu-cation and their concerns for the future of the pro-fession.

If you have not already decided your level of contri-

bution to your PAC for this year please take a mo-

ment to do so now. You will be happy that you did..

Membership and Public Relations Dorothy Ho, PT, DPT

On Sunday May 4, 2014, people all over the world, at the same time, will be participating in "Wings for Life World Run" to benefit spinal cord research

(100% of entry fee goes to spinal cord research). Santa Clarita is the only west-coast U.S. city to be designated as part of this world run. Imagine be-ing involved in this world event..how cool is that!!!

I've created a volunteer group for physical therapy minded folks to sign up & volunteer (the day before the world run) to help pass bibs to the runners. This way, people who're interested in doing the world run itself can still volunteer the day prior. Consider spending 4 hours of your Saturday to rep-resent physical therapy by serving our world commu-nity! Here's what you need to know:

What: Volunteer to help World-Run-participants pick up their bibs When: Saturday May 3, 2014 from 12noon - 4 pm Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center How: Sign up at http://www.doitsports.com/volunteer/join-protected-group.tcl?event_id=217349 Select the "Physical Therapy" Group Password (needed to sign up) is "Physicaltherapy" (case sensi-tive) For info: Go to http://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/ or contact Dorothy Ho at dh81303@yahoo.com

TriCounties Golf Tournament Kathy Weiner, PT

THERE IS STILL TIME!!!!!!! to sign up to compete in this year’s golf tournament. And this year we have even more reason to come together and have a great day. We will be honoring one of the founding members of the Tricounties District, Jeff Allen, as he retires from the profession.

Our Nineteenth Annual Tricounties District Golf Tournament is set to take place Saturday April 26th at Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks beginning at 10 AM. Following play, we will have either a late lunch (or an early dinner) and awards ceremony. Jeff will be honored for his many contributions to the District that also includes, along with Jim Magnusson, initiating & organizing the first 15 years of our golf tournament. We are so glad that you did, Jeff.

Tricounties District 19th Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday 10 AM- April 26, 2014 Los Robles Greens/Thousand Oaks

Participant Entry Form Name______________________________________________________

Email Address______________________Phone#___________________

Street Address_______________________________________________

If in a foursome, list other names_________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Current Index/average score____________________________________

Entry fee: $105.00 per player Please make checks payable to: Tricounties District CPTA

Mail to: Kathy Weiner 1217 Nonchalant Dr-Simi Valley, Ca 93065

The Tournament will be followed by lunch and an awards ceremony. The luncheon celebration will honor Jeff Allen and his long time commitment to the TriCounties Dis-trict and our profession.. Tee prizes & awards for: Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive (s) and Low Score will be awarded.

DATE MEETING LOCATION TOPIC

April 24 District Meeting Santa Maria Current Trends in Hip Surgery April 26 19th Golf Tournament Los Robles Greens

June 21-22 Con Ed Santa Barbara Pelvic Girdle

July 17 District Meeting TBA Functional Assessment in Clinical Decision Making July 18-19 Con Ed TBA Functional Assessment in Clinical Decision Making August 9 Con Ed TBA Spinal Mobilization

September 25 District Meeting TBA Ethics

October 23 Assembly of Reps Oakland

October 24-25 CPTA Annual Conference Oakland

November 2 District Meeting Santa Barbara 2015 Strategic Planning Meeting

TRICOUNTIES APTA DISTRICT

C/O KATHY ZACK, PT

90 EUCALYPTUS ROAD

NIPOMO, CA 93444