West Virginia Press Association
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia physical therapists, committed to learning the most advanced methods about treating back pain and other physical ailments, will welcome a leading training expert to the upcoming annual conference of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-WV).
APTA-WV President Scott Davis, PT, MS, EdD, OCS, said members of the association will have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge about the treatment of patients who have problems with their cervical, lumbar, upper quarter, and lower quarter regions. The training session is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at The Embassy Suites in Charleston.
Davis said Dr. Misty Seidenburg, PT, DPT, OCS, Vice President of Clinical Education, will lead the training sessions.
“Our profession is committed to improving the lives of our patients, and Dr. Seidenburg is a leader in providing training about the latest treatments,” Davis said. “Our chapter is excited to have her provide our members with important treatment strategies.”
Dr. Seidenburg, who serves on several national APTA committees and is an adjunct faculty member at Messiah College, has made presentations at numerous national conferences.
The Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments was established to advance the skills of physical therapists and promote the profession as a primary care provider that delivers cost savings to the U.S. health care system
About APTA-WV
APTA WV, part of the American Physical Therapy Association, has made significant progress in recent years, implementing policy changes, such as direct patient access, repeal of the Medicaid provider tax, and medical liability reform. Additionally, it has aided the growth and licensure of physical therapy programs in West Virginia. APTA WV focuses on recruiting members, advocating for health policy changes, and providing educational opportunities. New directions include developing a regional structure, creating a statewide legislative alert system, expanding educational opportunities through an annual conference, and implementing recruitment and leadership strategies.
