Events, Courses, & Meetings
Continuing Education
 

Physical therapists in general are lacking basic practice management education and skills including contract negotiations and knowledge. This lack of education and knowledge in conjunction with not reading and/or understanding third party payer contracts is a “lethal” combination for private physical therapy practices.

Most third party payers are aware of the fact that physical therapists do not read their contracts, do not understand contract language and do not know what to look for in these important contracts. It is well know in the industry that most physical therapists will sign any contract that comes across their desk.

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WPTA State Conferences

The 2010 Spring Conference is open for registration!
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  • Future State Meeting Dates
    • Spring 2010 – April 15-17 – Radisson Hotel/Green Bay
    • Fall 2010 – October 14-16 - Kalahari/Wisconsin Dells
    • Spring 2011 – April 7-9 – Heidel House/Green Lake
    • Fall 2011 – October 13-15 - Kalahari/Wisconsin Dells
    • Fall 2012 – October 11-13 - Kalahari/Wisconsin Dells
 
WPTA Board of Director Meetings
  • Next Meeting: May 7 from 10:00am - 5:00 pm
    • Strategic Planning Meeting
      10am-5pm Friday, May 7, 2010

      Board of Directors Meeting
      8:30am-12:30pm, Saturday, May 8, 2010

      Both meetings will be held at the Comfort Inn, 4822 E Washington Avenue, Madison 53704
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    District Meetings
    • Northeast District Meetings
      • Apr-12-2010 Northeast District Executive Board Meeting
        Description:Weasels in Waupaca, 6:30pm
      • May-18-2010 Northeast District Meeting
        Description:Presentation on Lymphedema, Riverside Medical Center, Waupaca, 6:30pm
      • Jul-19-2010 NE District Executive Board Meeting
        Description:Harbor Bar, Waupaca - 6:30pm
      • Sep-20-2010 Northeast District Executive Board Meeting
        Description:BW3 in Appleton, 6:30pm
      • Nov-03-2010 Northeast District Annual Ethics Course
        Description:The Wave in Appleton - more details forthcoming.
    • Northcentral District Meetings
      • May-18-2010 NCD Video Conference Meeting and CE
        Description:Social at 6pm and Meeting at 6:30pm.
      • Jun-12-2010 Explain Pain
        Description:Explain Pain with.... Robert Johnson, PT,MS,OCS and John Tomberlin, MPhySt PT,OCS,FAAOMPT. June 12&13, 2010 in Eau Claire. This course is based upon Lorimer Moseley and David Butler's book 'Explain Pain' and infused with the most current information on brain biology and chronic pain adaptations. Robert Johnson will help you understand how the system works when there are injured tissues and nerves. You will also hear about the impact of stress in relation to pain. The seminar is delivered in a way in which any professional working with patients or clients in pain (PT's, OT's, and MD's) can utilize. Neuroscience can be fun. You'll be introduced to the newest knowledge about pain "neurotags", "brain ignition nodes', zinging and zapping nerves, smudging in the brain and backfiring nerves. You will learn about how the immune, sympathetic and cortisol systems can be critical in pain experiences. The provision of pain knowledge to patients is an effective evidence based treatment tool. Patients can understand far more than most health professionals realize. The therapeutic tools taught in this course educate patients about how they can use their pain in an effective way, even if it is "in their head", and graded exposure to stimuli which evoke pain. Also included are virtual exercises - exercise your synapses not just your muscles. Location: Sacred Heart Hospital, 620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701; Host: Wesley Kurszewski, WPTA-Northwest District Secretary - Ph: 715-424-8615. COST: $400 - To register please contact: Heather Murnane @ heatheraori@gmail.com or 630-321-0055.
    • Northwest District Meetings
      • Apr-20-2010 NWD Business Meeting and CE
        Description:Topic TBA Directions to Red Cedar Physical Rehabilitation Located in the Center for Prevention and Physical Rehabilitation) From the West: 94 East Exit WI-25 (exit # 41) Turn South (Right) towards Menomonie on N. Broadway / WI-25 After approximately 2 miles angle Left onto US-12/Cresent St./WI-29 Follow US-12 After approximately 1.5 miles turn Left onto 21st St. Take an immediate Right onto the frontage Road (Stout Road) Red Cedar Physical Rehabilitation is just beyond Red Cedar Medical Center (on the left) in the Center for Prevention and Physical Rehabilitation. From the East: 94 West Exit County Road B (CRB, exit #45) Turn South (Left) toward Menomonie After just over a mile turn Right on US-12/WI-29 After just over 2 miles turn Right in Red Cedar Street Take an immediate Left on the frontage road (Stout Road) Red Cedar Physical Rehabilitation is on the right in the Center for Prevention and Physical Rehabilitation (just before Red Cedar Medical Center) Red Cedar Physical Rehabilitation 2407 Stout Road 715-233-7740
      • Jun-12-2010 Explain Pain
        Description:Explain Pain with.... Robert Johnson, PT,MS,OCS and John Tomberlin, MPhySt PT,OCS,FAAOMPT. June 12&13, 2010 in Eau Claire. This course is based upon Lorimer Moseley and David Butler's book 'Explain Pain' and infused with the most current information on brain biology and chronic pain adaptations. Robert Johnson will help you understand how the system works when there are injured tissues and nerves. You will also hear about the impact of stress in relation to pain. The seminar is delivered in a way in which any professional working with patients or clients in pain (PT's, OT's, and MD's) can utilize. Neuroscience can be fun. You'll be introduced to the newest knowledge about pain "neurotags", "brain ignition nodes', zinging and zapping nerves, smudging in the brain and backfiring nerves. You will learn about how the immune, sympathetic and cortisol systems can be critical in pain experiences. The provision of pain knowledge to patients is an effective evidence based treatment tool. Patients can understand far more than most health professionals realize. The therapeutic tools taught in this course educate patients about how they can use their pain in an effective way, even if it is "in their head", and graded exposure to stimuli which evoke pain. Also included are virtual exercises - exercise your synapses not just your muscles. Location: Sacred Heart Hospital, 620 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701; Host: Wesley Kurszewski, WPTA-Northwest District Secretary - Ph: 715-424-8615. COST: $400 - To register please contact: Heather Murnane @ heatheraori@gmail.com or 630-321-0055.
    • Southeast District Meetings
      • Sep-14-2010 Southeast District Meeting
        Description:6pm at St. Luke's Medical Center. Topic and speaker TBA.
    • Southwest District Meetings
      • Apr-26-2010 SWD Business Meeting and CE
        Description:Location and CE to be announced.
      • Jul-29-2010 SWD Executive Commitee Meeting and Membership Social
        Description:To be held on the Capitol Square in Madison - watch for details.
      • Sep-20-2010 SWD Executive Commitee Meeting
        Description:Details forthcoming.
      • Oct-25-2010 SWD Business Meeting and CE
        Description:Topic and location TBA.
    • Westcentral District Meetings
      • Currently, no meetings planned.
     

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