APTA ND

05/21/2026

Carsten Bergersen, 2nd year PT student at University of Mary Physical Therapy, was featured on the APTA Orthopedics podcast. Give it a listen/watch!

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05/19/2026

We are excited to announce the recipient of the APTA-ND 2026 Outstanding Service Award is Nichole Sommers! Nicki has served as the chair of the APTA-ND continuing education committee for the last 12 years. During her tenure leading the committee she has brought 2-3 high quality evidence-based courses every year to PTs/PTAs and other healthcare providers in the region.

Nicki has devoted countless hours to the organization all while working as a physical therapist at Sanford Power in Bismarck and being a busy wife and mother. We recognize her tireless efforts for the APTA-ND organization and for the education of the physical therapists in our region for over a decade. Congrats Nicki!

05/06/2026

APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.

05/05/2026

We are excited to announce our next continuing ed course this fall! We are bringing Dr. Matt Schumacher back by popular demand! Want all the latest updates on evidence-based treatment for the cervicothoracic spine? Save the date and register today for this lab course. Spots are limited! For more info and to register: https://ndpta.wildapricot.org/event-6650511

05/05/2026

Reminder business meeting this Friday! Grab some colleagues and jump on over your lunch hour. All members encouraged to join. We would love to see some new faces! Link was emailed to members and is posted in the comments.

04/18/2026

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.

04/09/2026

APTA-ND Board Members - please save the date for the upcoming virtual board of directors meeting coming up in May!

04/09/2026

Save the date for the next virtual business meeting coming up! Grab some colleagues and join us over lunch! We would love to see some new faces.

03/25/2026

Last chance to register! We would love to see you in Bismarck this weekend!

This course will meet the ‘board approved imaging training program’ requirements for ND and will allow you to order imaging!

The course will include interactive case studies, group discussions, and hands-on practice in completing referrals, building relationships with imaging centers, and management of unexpected findings.

You'll gain a deep understanding of the similarities and differences between advanced imaging studies (MRI, CT, ultrasound, enhanced x-rays), decision-making guidelines, and the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria. You'll also review when imaging is not recommended to help avoid overuse.

To learn more and to register: https://ndpta.wildapricot.org/event-6561914