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

  • Start
    Friday, December 13, 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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    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: Direct Access in Mississippi, part 2

  • Start
    Friday, May 02, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  •  
    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
  3.0 CE credits (3.0 ethics)

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

  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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• Northern District Pub Night

  • When
    Thursday, May 08, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Central BBQ, 6547 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS 38672

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  The APTA-Mississippi Northern District is hosting a pub night.  This event will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Central BBQ in Southaven.  Appetizers are sponsored by Zynex Medical, and a cash bar will be available.

  We invite you to join us for an evening of networking, celebration, and fun. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow physical therapy professionals in North Mississippi.

  
  

  
  

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• Southern District Pub Night

  • When
    Thursday, May 29, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Chandeleur Brewing in Gulfport

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  The APTA-Mississippi Southern District is hosting a pub night.  This event will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chandeleur Brewing in Gulfport.  Appetizers are sponsored by PT Solutions, and a cash bar will be available.

  We invite you to join us for an evening of networking, celebration, and fun. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow physical therapy professionals in South Mississippi.

  
  

  
  

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• APTA-MS Student SIG Trivia Night - Sponsorship Form

  • When
    Friday, May 30, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    CS's, 1359 1/2 N West Street, Jackson, MS

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  Register online as a sponsor for the APTA-MS Student SIG Trivia Night on May 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.  Please see sponsorship options for details.

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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
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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.
  
  
  

  About the Conference

  
  

  APTA-Mississippi is the only professional organization representing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Mississippi. The purpose of the Fall Conference is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. Speaking at the APTA-Mississippi Fall Conference is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm.

  The call for presentations has been issued at this time. Conference education presentations are limited to two speakers.  We welcome PTs, PTAs, and all others with expertise in the topic of their presentation to submit a proposal for this conference.  
  
  To apply, please include a 3-5 sentence description of the proposed session along with a listing of speaker(s) to conference chairs Shuying Lin and Luke Rogers.  The deadline to submit is May 16, 2025.  The agenda will be released shortly thereafter.

  
  

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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.

  APTA-Mississippi is the only professional organization representing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Mississippi. The purpose of the Fall Conference is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. Speaking at the APTA-Mississippi Fall Conference is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm.

  

  About the Conference

  The conference will include several networking opportunities, in-person vendors, separate tracks, and special student sessions. 

  The event is full hybrid, meaning session will be held as both live and in-person and a fully virtual.  Sessions will also be recorded for on-demand download.  (Note: the student-track sessions will only be available in-person)
  
  

  

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