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• On-Demand Webinar: Direct Access in Mississippi, part 1

  • Start
    Friday, December 13, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Virtual / On-Demand

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  The purpose of this presentation is to provide the therapist or student with a greater understanding of the provisions of Direct Access in Mississippi, as well as the process of achieving these provisions. However, therapists/students are encouraged to understand and read the MS practice act and the updated statute.  The webinar is one hour in length.

  Continuing Education
  1.0 CE credits (1.0 ethics)

  Fund Contribution
  Funds raised from this webinar will go to support the APTA-MS Legislative Fund.

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• On-Demand Webinar: Central District CEU

  • Start
    Friday, May 02, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Virtual / On-Demand

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  Continuing Education
  3.0 CE credits

  Course Objectives:

  • Review the prevalence, subtypes, and disease severity rating scales for Parkinson’s Disease.

  • Apply Clinical Practice Guidelines in both newly diagnosed and advanced cases.

  • Integrate emerging evidence on gait analysis and training strategies in rehabilitation.

  • Evaluate the role of exercise prescription in slowing disease progression.

  • Explore the scope of occupational therapy within an interdisciplinary team, emphasizing functional performance and daily participation.

  • Differentiate OT and PT interventions while highlighting complementary strategies for mobility, motor control, and self-care.

  • Apply shared clinical frameworks—such as task-specific training, cueing techniques, and environmental modifications—to support collaborative care planning.

  • Strengthen OT/PT collaboration to enhance client-centered outcomes across all stages of Parkinson’s Disease.

  • Provide an overview of emerging technologies in Parkinson’s care, including:

  • • Vibration gloves

    • Adaptive deep brain stimulation

    • Remote monitoring tools for PD symptoms

  • Review recent adjunct treatments for gait and balance, including:

  • • High-intensity exercise

    • Gum chewing

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• APTA-MS Northern District CEU Bash

  • When
    Saturday, August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Oxford Chamber of Commerce

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  The APTA-Mississippi Northern District for its upcoming APTA-MS North District CEU Bash!  Sponsored by Elite Physical Therapy, the event will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 8 a.m. - noon at the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, located at 299 Jackson Ave W in Oxford.  

  Agenda includes: 4 CEU hours from 4 local speakers
  

  1. Stephani Christian, PT, DPT: Speaking on Women's Health, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction -- What an Orthopedic Therapist Needs to Know.
  2. Michelle Cohen, OTR/L: Speaking on Parkinson's Disease
  3. Dr. Robert Roberson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon: Speaking on Robotic Assisted TKA/THAs
  4. Glenda Tranum, PT: Speaking on Cardio-pulmonary Rehab

  
  

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• 2025 APTA-MS Fall Conference

  • Start
    Friday, September 05, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, September 06, 2025
  • Location
    UMMC School of Health Related Professions, Jackson, MS
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  APTA-Mississippi will host its 2025 Fall Conference on September 5-6, 2025 at the UMMC School of Health Related Professions in Jackson, MS. The purpose of the Fall Conference is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.   

  The agenda will be released soon, and sponsorship and general registration is now available.

  
  

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• 2025 APTA-MS Fall Conference - Exhibitor Registration

  • Start
    Friday, September 05, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, September 06, 2025
  • Location
    UMMC School of Health Related Professions - Jackson, MS

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  APTA-Mississippi will host its 2025 Fall Conference on September 5-6, 2025 at the UMMC School of Health Related Professions in Jackson, MS. The purpose of the Fall Conference is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.   

  The agenda will be released soon, and sponsorship and general registration is now available.

  
  

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