Kentucky Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association

2024 | Annual Conference, General Information

This year, the APTA KY Annual Conference, Optimizing Movement While Balancing Life, will be held in Lexington, KY, September 27 & 28, 2024 on the University of Kentucky campus. Research Forum Posters, along with other sessions will be presented by therapists in research, special interest, case study, or theory reports. This opportunity is open to all PTs, PTAs and PT/PTA students with eligible presentations.

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Oral Abstracts

The American Physical Therapy Association - Kentucky Chapter invites you to submit an oral abstract for our annual conference being held in in Lexington, KY, September 27 & 28, 2024 on the University of Kentucky campus. All submissions should be around 45 minutes in length to allow for 15 minutes of Q&A. Oral abstract submissions will be accepted until July 8, 2024. All submitters will be notified of acceptance by July 31, 2024. Abstracts are intended to represent scientific research or noncommercial content related to clinical practice.

Research Posters

The American Physical Therapy Association - Kentucky Chapter invites you to submit an oral abstract for our annual conference being held in in Lexington, KY, September 27 & 28, 2024 on the University of Kentucky campus. Poster abstracts include systematic literature reviews, research studies, case studies, and quality assessment projects informing practice. Posters are displayed for a specific period during the conference, with presenters scheduled for one to two hours. Submissions will be accepted until July 8, 2024, however earlier submissions are encouraged. All submitters will be notified of either acceptance by July 31, 2024.

All posters must be assembled by 4:30pm on Friday, September 27, 2024. Posters will be presented between 5:30-7:30pm (Eastern time). Final details will be provided to those accepted prior to the conference.

All-Academic Team

The APTA-KY All-Academic Team recognizes outstanding physical therapy students who are members of the APTA/APTA-KY and are likely to make a significant impact upon the profession. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 2, 2024.

Submit a Colleague for an Award

Recognizing excellence is essential to fostering a culture of growth and appreciation within any organization. Now, it's your chance to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of your colleagues and celebratie their excellence across seven distinct categories. The deadline to submit a colleague is Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Click here to see previous winners!

Agenda

This program has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 7 Category 1 contact hour(s).

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

05:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Registration Open

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Research Forum/Poster Session

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Opening Reception/Exhibit Tables/Networking/Silent Auction/Student Awards/Exhibit Game Card

08:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Student Awards

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

07:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Registration Open / Silent Auction Continues

07:30 AM - 09:00 AM

Light breakfast

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

 Failure to Communicate: The Importance of Maintaining Boundaries Between Healthcare Professionals and Patients.

TBD

Curley

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

 CONCURRENT TRACK 1 - Demystifying ALS Management: A Team Approach

TBD

O'Dell


 CONCURRENT TRACK 2 - Demystifying the Male Pelvic Health Evaluation: Tips for New Grads to the Seasoned Therapist

TBD

Levay

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

 CONCURRENT TRACK 1 - A Collaborative Approach to Orthotic Management of Patients with Neuro Degenerative Diseases.

TBD

O'Dell


 CONCURRENT TRACK 2 - Optimizing Movement and Health with a Lifelong Disability: Personal, Clinical, and Physiological Perspectives

TBD

Metzler-Wilson

11:05 AM - 11:20 AM

Break

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

 CONCURRENT TRACK 1 - Patient Survivorship after Critical Illness and their Lived Experiences

TBD

Fresenko


 CONCURRENT TRACK 2 - Teeter-Tottering Between Patient Populations: A Guide for the General Physical Therapist in Navigating Pediatric Care

TBD

Gohrband

12:25 PM - 01:40 PM

APTA KY Awards Luncheon & Business Meeting

01:45 PM - 02:45 PM

 CONCURRENT TRACK 1 - Shoulder Rehabilitation an Exercise Progression Based on EMG Literature

TBD

Uhl


 CONCURRENT TRACK 2 - Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network - RETAIN KY

TBD

Ferree

02:50 PM - 03:50 PM

 CONCURRENT TRACK 1 - Innovations in Physical Therapy: Motor-Cognitive Strategies for Reducing Falls

TBD

Mason


 CONCURRENT TRACK 2 - Specialization in Lymphedema Treatment

TBD

Parker-Bell

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

 CONCURRENT TRACK 1 - Out of 13,420, you'll probably see a Kentuckian with Parkinson's Disease. Are you ready?

TBD

Lee


 CONCURRENT TRACK 2 - Next Steps in Your Academic Journey: Is a PhD right for me?

TBD

Pfeiffer