2008 WPTA Spring Conference

The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association cordially invites you to attend the 2008 Spring Conference “Lifetime Learning: Pointing You in the Right Direction” at the Ramada Inn (formerly Country Springs) in Stevens Point. Three days of programming have been scheduled to meet your professional and personal needs.

 

CEUs: Attendees will receive contact hours for courses attended in their entirety. These contact hours are Class I as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. See course descriptions for specific contact hours.

VENDORS & SPONSORS: Over 200 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students and guests from throughout Wisconsin are expected to attend the WPTA 2008 Spring Conference. We invite you to participate through one or more of the following ways. Download the Vendor & Sponsor Packet

Thursday, April 17 (Course Details)
  • 7:30-8am Registration/Continental Breakfast
  • 8am-noon
    • PTA Utilization and Supervision: What’s Best for Everyone? (Details)
    • Is Unprofessional Behavior Illegal? (Details)
    • Falls Prevention Including the Otago Plus Exercise Programme (Details)
  • 8am-5pm
    • ACL Injuries: Full Spectrum Management and Return to Sport (Details)
  • Noon-1pm Lunch
  • 1-5pm
    • Are You a Practitioner of Choice for Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction? (Details)
    • Treatment of Balance and Gait Dysfunction (Details)
    • Shoulder Rehab - Beyond the Basics (Details) (Limited Enrollment-Make Sure to Register Early
  • 6-6:30pm WCEC Business Meeting
  • 7-9pm Professional/Legislative Issues Forum

Friday, April 18 (Course Details)
  • 7:30-8am Registration/Continental Breakfast
  • 8am-noon
    • Hip Arthroscopy and Its Role in Treating Patients with Hip Pain (Details)
    • NSAIDS: Our Patients’ Friends or Foes? (Details)
  • 8am-6pm
    • Student & Clinician Poster Presentations
  • 8am-5pm
    • WCEC Clinical Instructor Workshop (Details)
    • Introduction to Vestibular Rehab (continues on Saturday) (Details) (Limited Enrollment-Make Sure to Register Early
  • Noon-2pm Business Meeting Luncheon
  • 2-5pm
    • Pediatric Sports Medicine (Details)
    • Practical Application of Evidence Based Practice (Details)
  • 4:30-6pm Student & Clinician Poster Presentation Reception
  • 6:30pm-8:30pm Awards Dinner (Pre-Registration Required)

 

Saturday, April 19 (Course Details)
  • 7:30-8am Registration/Continental Breakfast
  • 8am-noon Residency Program Development: The Nuts and Bolts (Details)
  • 8am-4pm
    • Introduction to Vestibular Rehab (continued from Friday) (Details) (Limited Enrollment-Make Sure to Register Early
    • Advanced Medical Imaging (Details)
    • Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy (Details)

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Ramada for registrants and their guests. Be sure to make your reservations by contacting the hotel directly at 800/998-2311 or 715/341-1340 prior to March 19, 2008. Identify yourself as a WPTA 2008 conference participant in order to receive the special rates of $92/Single and $96/Double. Room and rate availability cannot be guaranteed after March 19, 2009.

Visit The Ramada Stevens Point Website

 
  • Registration deadline is April 11, 2008. After that, plan on registering on-site with an additional $20 fee ($10 for students).
  • Conference registration includes continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon breaks, luncheons, Business Meeting, Awards Dinner (Pre-Registration required) and conference materials.
  • Refunds less a 25% administrative fee will be given if requests are received prior to April 10, 2008. No refunds will be given after April 10, 2008. All refunds will be issued after the completion of the conference.

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