Texas Physical Therapy Association

05/29/2026

Studies suggest approximately 60–80% of amputees experience the unpleasant sensation known as Phantom Pain or Phantom Limb Pain. This occurs when the brain and nervous system continue receiving or interpreting signals as if the missing limb were still present. The sensation can range from tingling or pressure to severe, disabling pain.

Physical therapy can help reduce symptoms through techniques such as mirror therapy, desensitization training, movement retraining, graded motor imagery, strengthening, and mobility exercises. Research has shown many patients experience meaningful improvements in pain, function, and quality of life when these therapies are incorporated into rehabilitation.

Physical therapy is about more than just injury recovery. PTs also help patients manage neurological conditions, chronic pain, mobility limitations, balance disorders, post-surgical recovery, and complex conditions involving the brain and nervous system.

Did you get it right? Have you ever treated phantom limb pain or experienced it personally?

Congratulations to Mike Connors, our last quarter’s Therapy Thursday Trivia winner! Please email [email protected] to claim your FREE PTTX26 conference registration.

05/28/2026

It’s Therapy Thursday and here’s another trivia question!

Take a guess for your chance to win a FREE PTTX26 conference registration.

Drop your answer below, then come back tomorrow to see if you were right and find out who last quarter’s winner is.

Some patients who have had a limb removed experience an unpleasant sensation in the limb that was amputated. The discomfort can become completely disabling. What is the sensation called?

05/27/2026

Seeing a physical therapist first, without a physician's referral, is allowed in the United States, and it is called direct access. Not only is it safe and effective, direct access can help you recover faster, among other benefits.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Movement impacts every stage of life, and physical therapists are there through it all. From helping athletes return to sport, to improving mobility after surgery, managing chronic pain, preventing falls, supporting children with developmental needs, and helping Texans stay active and independent, physical therapy plays a critical role in the health of our communities.

That is the vision behind KnowYourPT, an initiative focused on increasing awareness of the physical therapy profession, connecting communities with trusted resources, and highlighting the real impact PTs and PTAs make every day across Texas.

Physical therapy is more than rehabilitation. It is prevention, education, movement, recovery, and quality of life.

Through KnowYourPT, we look forward to sharing stories, resources, education, and outreach efforts that help Texans better understand when and how physical therapy can help them move better and live better. Learn more at: https://tpta.org/kyp

05/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to TPTA President Mike Geelhoed, PT, DPT, OCS on receiving the Lucy Blair Service Award from APTA!

The Lucy Blair Service Award recognizes physical therapists and physical therapist assistants whose contributions to the association at both the national and component levels have had exceptional value and lasting impact. This honor reflects a remarkable commitment to service, leadership, and advancing the profession of physical therapy.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the dedication and passion Dr. Geelhoed brings to TPTA and the profession every day. Please join us in congratulating him! 👏

05/22/2026

A new era begins. Welcome to PTTX.

The TPTA Annual Conference is evolving into something bigger, bolder, and built for the future of physical therapy in Texas.

Bigger ideas. Stronger connections. New experiences. The same commitment to advancing physical therapy in Texas.

We look forward to seeing you as we embark on the next chapter of TPTA and begin this exciting new journey together. While the look may be evolving, our mission remains the same, bringing together the physical therapy community across Texas to learn, connect, lead, and grow.

For questions, additional information, sponsorship opportunities, or to explore what’s coming, visit PTTX26 at www.tpta.org/pttx.

This is only the beginning.

05/21/2026

Therapy Thursday Check-In

Physical therapy is not just about recovering from injury. It’s about keeping your body moving well before problems become bigger problems.

How many of these have you done this week?

Movement matters at every age and every stage of life. Small habits make a big difference.

05/17/2026

Congratulations to all the future PTs continuing this exciting journey!

TPTA is proud to support and celebrate the next generation of physical therapy professionals as you learn, grow, and prepare to make an impact across Texas and beyond. The future of movement health is bright.

Happy first day! 💚🐻

Kicking off Trimester 2 for the Class of 2027 and Trimester 5 for the Class of 2026!

New trimester, new goals, and more steps toward becoming future physical therapists. Let’s make it a great one! 👏

05/15/2026

We are honored to welcome Brigadier General Deydre S. Teyhen as the keynote speaker for the 2026 TPTA Annual Conference!

A nationally recognized leader in healthcare, research, readiness, and physical therapy, Brig. Gen. Teyhen currently serves as the Commanding General of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific and Director of the Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific for the Defense Health Agency.

Throughout an extraordinary career spanning military medicine, research, public health, and leadership, she has remained deeply committed to advancing the physical therapy profession and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

At this year’s conference, Brig. Gen. Teyhen will deliver an inspiring keynote focused on professional purpose, motivation, leadership, and the importance of staying engaged within your professional association. In a time when connection, advocacy, and community matter more than ever, her message promises to challenge, energize, and inspire attendees at every stage of their career.

Join us at in San Antonio as we welcome one of the profession’s most accomplished and influential voices.