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08/04/2026

Join Craig Miller, PT, MPH, for his session “Reignite Your Why: Combating Burnout and Sustaining Passion in Physical Therapy Education and Practice” at the APTA MI Annual Conference 10/3/26. With 30 years of clinical experience and extensive service on state and national boards, Craig will bring a unique perspective on sustaining passion while navigating the evolving demands of practice and education. Don’t miss “Reignite Your Why: Combating Burnout and Sustaining Passion in Physical Therapy Education and Practice,” a session focused on helping clinicians reconnect with purpose and prevent burnout.

Join Paul Webb, OTRL, for his session “Reignite Your Why: Combating Burnout and Sustaining Passion in Physical Therapy Education and Practice” at the APTA MI Annual Conference 10/3/26. As VP of the MOTA and Regional Director of Therapy for Rivetus Rehabilitation, Paul brings valuable insight into sustaining meaningful, patient-centered practice while navigating productivity demands, regulatory pressures, and burnout. Don’t miss “Reignite Your Why: Combating Burnout and Sustaining Passion in Physical Therapy Education and Practice,” a session focused on helping clinicians build resilient, fulfilling careers.

08/01/2026

Meet Algernae King at the APTA Michigan Annual Conference 2026 as she shares practical strategies for leveraging AI, automation, and funding frameworks to build more efficient, scalable physical therapy practices. Join her on October 3 for her session "Scaling Physical Therapy Practices With AI" , to learn how to increase operational efficiency, support sustainable growth, and expand your impact without sacrificing your clinical mission.

07/30/2026

APTA MI ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Rachael Billingsley, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in neurological rehabilitation, wheelchair seating, and mobility evaluations. She practices at an outpatient neurological rehabilitation clinic and has a strong interest in custom seating design and modifications to improve posture, skin integrity, and function.
Join her at our Annual Conference for ““Beyond Pressure Relief”: Critical
thinking associated with Cushion Selection, function and skeletal changes in Spinal Cord Injury."

https://aptami.org/event/2026AC

07/28/2026

Join us at the APTA MI Annual Conference for “When ‘Sport’ Falls Short: Sport-Related Concussion Clinical Pearls and Research Updates for Performers, Females, and Students,” a session focused on closing critical gaps in concussion care for vulnerable populations. Attendees will gain updated best-practice guidance for return-to-learn and return-to-performance, along with practical, real-world tools and protocols to support individualized, interprofessional concussion management.

Photo credit: https://www.summithealth.com/health-wellness/concussion-strategies-treatment-and-prevention

07/25/2026

Have you considered the role of isometric training in your practice?

"The Power of Still: Isometric Training from Early Rehab to Peak Performance" explores the role of isometric training throughout the rehabilitation and sports performance continuum. Participants will learn how isometric contractions can be used not only for early-stage rehabilitation and pain management, but also to promote muscle hypertrophy, tendon adaptation, and explosive power. The session provides practical, evidence-based strategies for integrating isometric exercises into patient recovery programs, from initial rehabilitation through return-to-sport performance at the APTA Michigan conference in Kalamazoo.

https://aptami.org/event/2026AC

Photo credit: https://marathonhandbook.com/superman-exercise/

07/24/2026

This bipartisan legislation will make It easier for licensed PTs from participating compact states to practice In Michigan, Improving access to PT services and allowing for greater workforce flexibility! This achievement represents years of advocacy and collaboration among physical therapists, state legislators, industry leaders, and professional organizations committed to improving access to care for Michiganders. While implementation will take time, this legislation lays the foundation for a stronger rehabilitation workforce and improved patient access to high-quality physical therapy services in the years ahead.

07/23/2026

APTA MI ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Jessica Gibson, PT, DPT, OnCS, is a board-certified oncology physical therapist at Henry Ford Hospital specializing in cancer rehabilitation across acute and outpatient settings. She earned her DPT from University of Michigan–Flint and completed a Graduate Certificate in Oncology Rehabilitation at Oakland University. As Rehabilitation Research Coordinator, her work focuses on oncology rehabilitation, cancer-related fatigue, exercise interventions, prehabilitation, and improving functional outcomes throughout the cancer care continuum.

Jasmine Golden, PT, CLT, OnCS, is a board-certified oncology physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist with more than 14 years of clinical experience in acute care and oncology rehabilitation. A graduate of University of Nottingham, she currently practices at Henry Ford Hospital while pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Movement Science at Oakland University.

Join them for “ From Fatigue to Function: Rehabilitation Approaches for Management of Cancer Related Fatigue”. at APTA-MI's Annual Conference

https://aptami.org/event/2026AC

07/22/2026

Tomorrow Is the UP District's Legislative Event! It Is not too late to register and attend this event. We are excited to meet with legislators and discuss important issues impacting our profession. Make your voice heard! Register at https://aptami.org/events/event_list.asp?

07/21/2026

Join us for “Optimized strength training protocols for increasing neuromuscular control, strength and bone density" Come learn about the new studies for recommended strength training. Understand ways to provide strength training in less time with less strain on the joints for all skill levels at the APTA Michigan conference in Kalamazoo, Oct 2-3.

Photo credit: https://acsm.org/hot-topic-strength-power-exercise-for-osteoarthritis/

07/20/2026

Tomorrow Is the Northern District's Advocacy event! Join us at CMU from 5-7 PM to engage with students, clinicians, and legislators to discuss current legislative initiatives. Register on aptami.org on the Community Calendar web page.

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