Published by IPTA—Idaho Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
THE IDAHO INSIGHT
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IPTA Annual Meeting, April 16, 2011 Join us for our Spring Meeting Sat. April 16, 2011, Noon - 1:30 pm at Red Lion Boise Downtowner; Boise, ID. Lunch is included with course registration, otherwise it is $19. RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL; pay at the door. CONTINUING EDUCATION!!! Continuing Education, Sat. and Sun. April 16/17, 2011. George Davies will present a 2-day course on shoulder dysfunction. A brochure with full details and a secure link to register are on the IPTA website.
The Science of Healing. The Art of Caring. Al Crothers	Inside this edition: President Message: p. 2 &3. VP Report: p. 4. New Mission & Vision: p. 4 New IPTA Strategic Plan: p. 5&6 Reimbursement News: p. 7 & 8 News from APTA: p. 7 & 8				Membership Challenge: p. 8 Licensure Board Report: p. 9 PTA Caucus Rep report: p. 10 & 11 PTs Making News!: p. 12 & 13 New Specialists: p. 14 Concussion Legislation: p. 15 & 16 Pediatric Liaison Report: p.16 & 17 Oregon PT Association Meeting and Continuing Ed Flyer: p. 17
					PRESIDENT MESSAGE Al Crothers, PT, SCS uofmgriz@msn.com, acrothers@elksrehab.org (208) 867-5294
As we enter 2011, we should take time to remember the great things that we, as a profession, do to improve the lives of the people we care for. We have the unique skills to make a difference in their quality of life and their overall health in the area of neuro and musculoskeletal injuries. Physical therapists provide rehab for persons throughout all stages of life and should be proud of our place in the medical community. Several members of the IPTA attended the recent Combined Sections meeting in New Orleans. I am always amazed and proud of the outstanding members of this association that are involved in the advancement of the art and science of physical therapy. We saw excellent presentations that were well researched and used the principles of evidenced based medicine. I would recommend that all PT’s try to attend CSM and or the Annual Meeting on a regular basis. It is a great opportunity to stay up on the latest research as well as meeting old and new colleagues. Also, I was very happy to receive recognition for the credentialing of St Lukes - Elks Rehab Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program from the APTA’s American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education. This is the first of hopefully many credentialed Residency and Fellowship programs in Idaho. The current Idaho legislative session is dealing with the need to make significant cuts in spending. As most of us know, that will have an effect on reimbursement, primarily through Medicaid. The IPTA hosted a Legislative Appreciation Breakfast to meet members of the legislature and share our concerns. We all need to stay in touch with our representatives so we can help shape future changes. We are in the planning stages of an expanded event next year which will occur at the statehouse. If you are interested in helping/being involved in this event, please contact any member of the IPTA Executive Board. We recently completed the chapter strategic planning session. I want to thank Cory Lewis, Chapter Vice President for arranging to have Janet Bezner from APTA be the facilitator. We feel we have charted a great future for the IPTA and look for all members to stay involved in shaping this future. The IPTA has a great spring meeting/continuing education program scheduled. George Davies is a well known educator, lecturer and researcher with many years of great experience. He is a great speaker and we look forward to a great conference. Tell all your colleagues and encourage them to attend. I will reiterate the importance of being an active member of the APTA/IPTA. These are the only organizations that are actively looking out for the interests of the profession. With that in mind we are working on improving membership through a $500 grant from the APTA to encourage students and new professionals to become members. We are scheduling an event at Idaho State University and Carrington College to let their students know the benefits and importance of membership. As I do every newsletter, I would like every PT/PTA to seriously consider becoming a member if you aren’t already. We need to shape our profession to continue to do the great things we already do. If anyone wishes to discuss these or any other issues please contact me atuofmgriz@msn.com or acrothers@elksrehab.org. We need to base all our treatments on good evidence and always consider what is best for the patient and not the bottom line. I know that can be difficult as we all work in environments that need a certain level of financial stability to continue to provide care. I just hope that everyone will look at the big picture when making these tough decisions. These and other issues make it imperative that all PT’s/PTA’s stay involved. The best way to do that is to be active members of the APTA/IPTA. These are the only organizations that are actively looking out for the interests of the profession. I would like every PT/PTA to seriously consider becoming a member if you aren’t already. We need to shape our profession to continue to do the great things we already do. If anyone wishes to discuss these or any other issues please contact me.
CONGRATULATIONS! Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program St. Luke’s - Elks Rehab. (SLER) Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program in Boise, ID has received credentialing as a sports residency program effective through December 31, 2015. A credentialed residency or fellowship program promotes standards of quality and consistency in the teaching and practice of physical therapy. Through their voluntarily participation and adherence to the requirements of the credentialing process, these programs confirm to potential residents or fellows their commitment to providing quality learning experiences by meeting established criteria. Additionally, completion of the credentialing process is an affirmation to the public at large of the Program’s commitment to the protection of the consumer of physical therapy. SLER Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program was recognized during Opening Ceremonies at the 2011 Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, LA.
VICE PRESIDENT: REPORT: Cory Lewis
Thank you for those of you who made it to our strategic planning meeting. Fifteen physical therapists, a PTA, and a student collaborated in Boise for two days of discussion about the future of physical therapy in Idaho. It was a great group and I feel like we accomplished what we set out to do. Our purpose was to find some specific items to work on for the next couple of years. We also updated our mission and vision statements about what we want to stand for. Below, you will find the updated strategic plan. We would appreciate your comments and feedback. Once this document is finalized, we will use it as a roadmap for the next couple of years. Thanks again to all who were able to participate in this process and to Kevin Hulsey and staff of RehabAuthority’s Eagle Clinic who hosted the planning meeting and provided refreshments. Idaho Physical Therapy Association *The principle membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy in Idaho* STRATEGIC PLAN 2011-2012 Vision Statement Physical therapists in the state of Idaho will hold all privileges of autonomous practice, will be recognized by the general public as the practitioners of choice to restore and improve motion, and will collaborate with other health care providers to improve the health and wellness of the public we serve. Mission Statement The Idaho Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) is the principle membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy in Idaho. Our mission is to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public through education, research, and evidence-based practice. Assumptions about the Future • In the area of Competition, there are or will be: – Other health care providers that compete with physical therapists – Referral for profit – Changes in health care delivery models (ACOs, medical home) – More knowledgeable consumers – Enhanced technology, as it applies to access to PT • In the area of Business/Economic Climate, there are or will be: – Issues about insurance (costs, coverage, source (Medicare, self-pay, Medicaid)) – Changes in the economy – jobs going away, benefits being cut (Idaho may recover more quickly) – Regulations that may impact physical therapy business models – Multiple and large practices that can compete better than small practices • In the area of Legislation/Regulation, there is or will be: – No direct access under federal regulation (Medicare) – Medicaid cuts in Idaho – Federal health care reform and questions about the role of physical therapy in new delivery models – A state legislature that has a philosophy to reduce government spending for health care • In the area of Social Values/Demographics, there are or will be: – Medicare/Medicaid/reimbursement influenced by the rural nature of the state and the demographics – Patients that have more co-morbidities and lifestyle diseases coupled with a lack of preventive services – Diverse social and political values in the state (Idaho is demographically diverse (3 distinct areas with different values)) – Millions of baby boomers retiring daily, providing an opportunity for physical therapy – A significant population of refugee populations on Medicaid with additional needs that add costs to the provider • In the area of Technology/Science, there is or will be: – An electronic health record trend and influence on PT practice – Evidence-based practice – Social media and the importance of physical therapists being present on social media sites Goals, Objectives and Strategies 1. Payment and regulatory policies will reflect the clinical and practice management expertise and resources required to demonstrate the value and quality of physical therapy services. a. Hire a payment specialist i. Finance Committee investigate the costs associated with hiring a payment specialist by the Spring 2011 meeting ii. Executive Director will develop a job description for a payment specialist by Spring 2011 meeting iii. IPTA Board of Directors fund the position for 2012 iv. Education Committee to create a plan to educate the majority of PTs and PTAs on the value of a payment specialist by Fall 2011 b. Provide practice management educational opportunities i. Education Committee to provide at least one practice management educational opportunity per year ii. Board of Directors create a Task Force to develop technological access points to educate members about payment issues by Spring 2011 meeting iii. Task Force on Technology provide a preliminary report by the Fall 2011 c. Engage the Idaho payor community and legislature in conversations about the value of physical therapy services i. Reimbursement Chair/Committee provide at least one payor forum every other year, including a forum in 2011 ii. Legislative Committee organize one legislative event per year iii. Legislative Committee will recruit one engaged PT/PTA member per IPTA district to serve on a grassroots legislative committee by 2011 Fall meeting 2. Promote the profession of physical therapy to the public through the active recruitment of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and engagement in the Idaho Physical Therapy Association. a. Increase the number of members to 550 by the end of 2012 i. Executive Director will communicate the dates of the spring and fall meetings to the Chair of the Idaho State PT program and student reps when they are known ii. Membership Chair and Student rep to plan and hold a student luncheon at Idaho State at the end of April 2011 to communicate the value of membership iii. Create a line item in the budget for an annual presentation at ISU and Carrington iv. Membership Chair and Executive Director create and send a ‘benefits of membership’ mailing, including the IPTA strategic plan, to nonmembers by December 31, 2011 v. Membership Committee create a ‘value of membership’ message and distribute to all Chapter leaders to be included in all IPTA gatherings and on main page of web site b. Improve the active engagement of members i. Board of Directors propose a bylaw change for consideration at the Fall 2011 meeting to require the District Chairs to be elected before the Fall Chapter meeting and align terms with the Board of Directors terms and to create a 2-year term ii. President and Executive Director conduct a chapter leadership orientation after elections at the Fall meeting, beginning in 2011 iii. Executive Director and Membership Committee develop a mentoring match of IPTA leaders and former leaders with members and nonmembers at the Spring and Fall meetings c. Increase member engagement in education of the public about the profession of physical therapy i. Include a letter in the fall newsletter from the Vice President about the members’ role in education of the public about physical therapy ii. Brand champion to create a ‘tip section’ for the web site, newsletter, Face Book, etc. about how to engage patients/clients in conversations about physical therapy iii. Web master to promote the APTA public relations resources on the IPTA web site by the end of 2011
Doug Simpson, Reimbursement Chair Change in Wound Care Codes Effective January 1, 2011, the descriptions for CPT codes 97597 and 97598 are changed. These changes are part of an overall change in the 110xx debridement codes. Code 97597 is described as “debridement (eg, high pressure waterjet with or without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel, and forceps), open wound, (eg, fibrin, devitalized epidermis and/or dermis, exudates, debris, biofilm), including topical application(s), wound assessment, use of a whirlpool, when performed, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area 20 sq cm or less.” Code 97598 is now an add-on code. Therefore, it is used in addition to 97597 to report each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof. Changes in PT Reimbursement Reimbursement for therapy services will continue to change. These changes will effect all of us. The trends are as follows (APTA Reimbursement Conference 2010): "The most likely payment model for PT in the future is one that will be based on an episode of care, with payment influenced by patient characteristics, outcomes/value resulting from provider efforts. Administratively burdensome policies will be lessened due to focus moving away from efforts to control utilization to managing patient progress towards functional change and outcomes. Policy surrounding an alternative methodology, related to OP Therapy benefit will maintain the clinicians’ ability to use their clinical judgment to provide medically necessary services. Timing of an alternative and transition to ICD-10 in 2013 will facilitate incorporation of ICF language into communications between rehab provider and payer." As you can see, there will continue be more and more emphases on outcomes. If you have any questions concerning reimbursement, you can email me at dsimpson@clearwire.net. Chapter Member Challenges Begin Adam Cope, membership chair IPTA is participating in APTA’s 2011 Membership Challenge. We will be eligible for financial rewards if we meet the final year goal or any of the interim goals throughout the year. We are competing with other chapters. Our overall goal is based on the combined total number of PT Fulls and PTA Fulls we had as of December 31, 2011. Our first interim goal is to ensure that facilities are signed up in the facility challenge by May 31, 2011. More information will be forthcoming, but the idea is to have every PT and PTA in a given facility as a member. For membership ideas and assistance contact Adam Cope, mailto:adam@rehabauthority.com		From APTA Tax Information Access APTA’s 2010 Important Tax Information document to find out which donations are recognized as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes and how much of your component and national APTA dues cannot be deducted as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Consumer Handouts from APTA Add Physical Therapy and Concussions, Dizziness, and Balance and The Impact of Aging on Balance and Dizziness to the collection of APTA consumer handouts available in downloadable PDFs from APTA's Web site. The handouts can be distributed at health fairs and other community exhibits. New Enhancements Made To "Find A PT" Consumer Resource In an effort to improve consumer access to physical therapists, APTA has launched the first significant redesign of the "Find a PT" database. Consumers can now search for physical therapists (and/or physical therapist facilities) by name and/or city, rather than by zipcode only. Additionally, the search categories have been simplified to allow consumers to narrow their search according to broad "practice areas" that use consumer-friendly terminology. Find a PT is exclusively for APTA member physical therapists who are accepting patients; however, members must sign up to participate. The newly enhanced profile feature has new tools, including the ability to highlight up to five "practice focus" areas, to add fields describing your professional experience and to upload headshots and facility logos. Due to the new fields and features, existing participants are strongly encouraged to update their Find a PT profiles. The sign up and update process is now much simpler as it is linked to the My Profile area of the web site, www.apta.org.
		Revised Code Of Ethics APTA offers a free online course to members outlining the latest revisions to APTA's Code and Standards. This course provides a brief history of ethics in physical therapy, discusses the rationale for revising the Code and Standards, and examines the revisions in detail. No prerequisite knowledge is required. The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist now addresses the five roles of the PT (clinician, administrator, educator, researcher, and consultant), the core values of the profession, and the multiple realms of ethical action. The Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant more fully address the roles of the PTA in all areas of physical therapy and the multiple realms of ethical action. After completing the course, participants will understand why the Code and Standards were revised and be able to identify the documents' central ethical obligations. Both members and nonmembers can also obtain CEUs for taking this course through the APTA Learning Center. Member/Nonmember fees are $59/$99 for .3 CEUs with successful completion of the course multi-choice test at a rate of 70% or higher.
Physical Therapy Licensure Board Larry Ohman PT, OCS; Board Chairman Greetings from the Physical Therapy Licensure Board! The board has decided to begin a series of informative articles, dealing with a variety of issues to keep physical therapists in Idaho aware of important issues related to licensure. It is our intent to submit an article with each newsletter for the benefit of its readers. Our first article will deal with CONTINUING EDUCATION. I trust all of you are aware that Idaho law now requires that all licensed physical therapists accumulate 16 contact hours of continuing education per year in order to renew his or her license. The board randomly audits applications each year to insure that applicants are completing the required number of credits and that those credits meet the requirements established in the administrative rules. If you are audited you must submit a list of all CE credits completed since the last renewal period, show proof of attendance documentation for each course, and show that the courses meet the criteria described below. You may carry over excess hours (above the 16 required) from the previous renewal period one time. Continuing education credits can come from a variety of sources including: v an organized program of learning that is a) germane to PT, b) conducted by individuals with specialized education, training , and experience in subject matter, c) includes a manual or outline describing the course with schedule, goals, and objectives, d)provides proof of attendance including date, location, course title, and official signature of instructor or course sponsor v presenting/teaching information at a professional program which meet criteria - two hours credit for each hour of presentation v academic courses which apply to physical therapy - one semester hour = 15 CE hours v workshops, conferences, symposiums that are germane to PT - must meet above criteria v authoring research or other activities published in professional publication - five hours credit for each page v video presentations if the following criteria is met: a) sponsoring group or agency, b) facilitator of program official present, c) official is NOT only attendee, d) meets all other criteria in rules v home study course - must have signed certificate of completion v courses of business-related topics, personal skills topics, or general health topics - each must have signed certificate of completion and meet other requirements as stated above If you are an instructor of a course and wish to have the course pre-approved by the board for CEU credit, you may do so by submitting to the board proof that the course meets all of the qualifications as outlined above. The board also has started a new section on the website called "frequently asked questions". To access go to www.ibol.idaho.gov and then choose physical therapy on the side bar. This will direct you to the FAQ section. You can also contact the administrative secretary through the website with questions or Larry Ohman, chairman at lpohman@yahoo.com. I hope this article is both informative and helpful. If you have suggestions about future topics for the newsletter please let me know!
Sept. 16/17, 2011. (Fri.pm. and all day Sat.) Steve Forbush of International Spine & Pain Institute will present a course on the foot and ankle in conjunction with IPTA’s Annual Meeting in Boise. Watch for more info.			Vendors A Trade Show is in the planning stages for the Spring Meeting. Your help in compiling a list of vendors to invite will be appreciated. Please send the names and addresses of organizations to invite, along with the representative’s name and email addresses, to office@ptidaho.org.
PTA CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Jennifer Ford
Combined Sections Meetings were held in New Orleans, Louisiana this past February. This year again demonstrated PT’s and PTA’s commitment to educational growth with continued record attendance of multiple hours of programming in all practice areas. While at CSM I attended the PTA town hall meeting attended by John Barnes, APTA CEO and Scott Ward, APTA President. Scott Ward discussed that the APTA is working on the PTA Career Pathways. The PTA Career Pathways is in response to the APTA’s Board of Directors determining that the appropriate degree level for the PTA is an associate degree based on the data. He indicated that to move the PTA to a BS degree there would need to be data to support that move. He indicated that the APTA is supporting chapters that are being paid by payers who are instituting tiered systems of payment. John Barnes discussed the new Clinician Portal which will be launched soon on the APTA website as well as a new look to the current website. There will be a new edition to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice to be released soon. The APTA has hired a consultant to assist with moving the National Outcomes Database project to the next level. He also discussed a new model of how the Association will provide continuing education by collaborating with the Sections. There will be a new Health Policy Research Pipeline which will help to identify and fill research needs. He reported on the continued branding campaign, including advertising in multiple cities; targeted messages to MDs and PAs. Kevin Hulsey, APTA BOD – Liaison to the PTA Caucus and Advisory Panel of PTAs and past president of IPTA welcomed attendees and encouraged PTAs to push for things that they want. Carmen Elliott from Payment and Policy Advocacy Department discussed APTAs involvement in third party reimbursement decreases. Recently in Kansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield there was a 50% decrease in reimbursement for services provided by a PTA; if this policy results in decreased access to care the Kansas State Insurance Commissioner will become involved. This current policy is in response to what the insurance company sites as over utilization and educational levels. Currently Occupational Therapy is having similar challenges. If you are having difficulties with reimbursement please contact me at jenford1206@yahoo.com or Doug Simpson (Idaho’s Insurance Reimbursement Chair) at dsimpson@clearwire.net. A representative from Federal Payment Policy, Roshunda Drummond-Dye was on hand. She discussed new CMS guidelines regarding PTAs being clinical instructors for PTA students. The rule requires the student to be within line of sight of the PTA and under general supervision of the PT, this rule went into effect 10-1-10. She also announced new requirements for Home Health for functional assessments required on the 13^th and 19^th visit and once every 30 days. There are new codes to track who is providing services (PT or PTA). Kevin Hulsey announced that the APTA is preparing a new payment model for CMS as a result of the Health Care Reform. Janet Crosier PT, Director of PTA Services discussed new information that has been or will be posted to the PTA website, in the following areas: PTA Career Pathways (more information coming this fall), Values-Based Behaviors, Service Delivery Models, PTA Direction and Supervision Algorithms, PT/PTA Education Unit, PTA Educator Resources. PTA Caucus delegates’ David Emerick and Amy Smith covered the revised PTA Caucus Goals for 2011, which include: Promote increased communication and cooperation with the PTA education community, specifically the PTA Educators Special Interest Group, and other entities with impact on PTA education; Increase communication within the PTA Caucus and with external groups as indicated; Preserve PTA as the only other provider of physical therapy services; Promote the inclusion of PTAs in APTA governance (long-term goal). APTA has added a new category to the program for Recognition of Advanced Proficiency for the PTA for Aquatics. More areas may be added in the future. This program is specifically designed for PTA’s surpassing the experience, educational, and leadership requirements of the program as well as for working as part of a PT/PTA team in one of the following areas: Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Integumentary, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Pediatrics and/or Aquatics. Deadlines have changed: they are now April 1 and October 1. Information and requirements are available on the APTA website. Please encourage all eligible PTA’s to apply for this honor. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns by email: jenford1206@yahoo.com or by phone (208)305-4636. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the Spring IPTA Business Meeting in Boise, April 16, Noon-1:30 pm.
IDAHO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS MAKING NEWS! Please send in information and examples of PTs making news in Idaho. IPTA will be adding a feature to the website to highlight these great PR moments and events.
“Don’t Repeal the Health Care Bill. Reform it” By Thomas M. Howell, PT, MPT [reprinted from HPA Resource] Now that we have said good-bye to all the political ads and witnessed a mandate for a different direction in Washington D.C., I have been dismayed by the call to repeal and/or cut off funding for the healthcare reform bill. I do not think all the young Americans up to age 26 who now have health insurance through their parents’ policy will be silent if the repeal efforts go forward. Nor will those people who have been denied health care coverage due to pre-existing conditions or because they met a lifetime maximum, who can now purchase insurance, or the small businesses poised to take a substantial tax credit for 2010. Nor will the many people, including myself, who are tired of shortsighted, knee-jerk reactions to score political points while ignoring the long-term needs of the public. I know there will be those who will cite their own statistics and own realities to counter my position, and that is fine. I say to them that there were plenty of naysayers in Congress at one point in our history who wanted nothing more than to disband any standing United States Army. Sometimes the short sightedness is hard to understand. It is my humble opinion that Congress needs to focus its energy and resources toward reforming the healthcare bill. This is more realistic and, I believe, has a much better chance of success. Polls still show that the public is almost evenly divided on the bill, suggesting that any repeal efforts will be met by vigorous and time-consuming protests. In addition, repeal would result in the elimination of much needed provisions, such as those cited above, that have already been enacted. I cannot justify losing sight of the need for long-term major reform to prevent a collapse of the healthcare system and our economy. Although we do not know what the future will hold, I believe the good of this bill outweighs the bad for every healthcare provider and therefore reform, not repeal is the way to go. I propose the following as two places to start. Congress should amend the bill to include malpractice reform. Such reform was recommended by most experts and was supported by the Republican caucus in Congress. Another worthwhile compromise is to allow the purchase of health insurance across state lines. I look forward to the day that I can buy health insurance like car insurance. Although I know there are complex issues to consider, nothing I have read dissuades me from believing that a system like this could work quite well. The anticipated struggle, repeal versus reform, will not be an easy fight. It is already clear that the insurance lobby is lined up firmly behind the repeal movement. I urge you to join with me and other healthcare providers to counter a lobby that we know does not have the public’s interest in mind. Let’s not be shortsighted for a change, but rather think big, think long-term. Let’s reform the bill and make it better! Reprinted from Howell, TM “Don’t Repeal the Health Care Bill. Reform it” HPA Resource, 2011 Vol.11, No. 1, p. 13 with permission of the Section on Health Policy & Administration - APTA. This material is copyrighted, and any further reproduction or distribution is prohibited.				Justin Kane: 'I love what I do' Justine Kane made the CDA Press out of Hayden, ID. Go to the CDA Press for the complete article. "I've been blessed by wonderful people around me who are better than me at what we do," he said. "That's been the cause of it all." Kane's experience with physical therapy dates back to when he was in sixth grade and injured his ankle playing basketball. The man he would see, and continue to see him through his high school sports career, was Lee Shellman. "That's actually what got me into the profession. I grew up here and went to Coeur d'Alene High School. I saw Lee Shellman as a patient," he said. Kane was a running back at CHS and played on the 1985 state championship team. He also ran sprint relays and threw the shot put and discus in track. He would go on to earn a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montana and his PT career soon followed. A family man, he and his wife Angie have four children. And Kane, like Shellman, is committed to his community. In the last 12 years, he estimates he's coached about 40 youth teams in football, basketball and baseball, emphasizing worth ethic, a positive attitude and sportsmanship. He's the president of Viking Touchdown Club, and is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. ISU PT Department ISU PT Students were recognized in the Idaho State Journal under “Journal Roses” for their contribution to the Fit and Fall Proof Program (F&FP). PT Students record a 30 min exercise program each semester which airs on cable Channel 12 in Pocatello. We’ve accumulated over 20 episodes so far. The F&FP Exercise program is a community based exercise program for seniors. ISU works in conjunction with the Southeast Idaho Health Department under the guidance of Cherie Nelson. F&FP is state-wide and developed and coordinated by Terry-Ann Spitzer Gibson, Phd (Boise State University) Jan Mittleider, MPE (College of Southern Idaho). It is conducted through the Idaho Physical Activity and Nutrition Program.
Annual Fall Meeting, 2010 The following members were elected to IPTA Board of Directors at the annual meeting last October. Al Crothers of Boise was re-elected president, Jon Gardunia of Twin Falls was elected secretary, and Angie Lippiello of Pocatello was elected to the nominating committee. Thanks were extended to outgoing secretary Shirley Rencken who finished her second term and Darin Jernigan who finished his one year term as chair of the nominating committee. Matt Smith, was appointed for a second term as education chair. Cory Lewis, IPTA’s Vice President was recognized as PT of the Year for his organization of the spring meeting, 2010. Greg Sargent was awarded Friend of PT for the Year. Five, 10, 20 and 30 year pins were awarded to those who had been members for these numbers of years.			SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION!! The following members were recognized for receiving Specialist Certification in 2010 ö Jennifer Leight, PT, PhD, PCS: Pediatric ö Michael Devitt, PT, MPT, OCS: Orthopaedic ö Kelly Steiger, PT, OCS, SCS: Sports ö Adam Borg, PT, DPT, OCS: Orthopaedic ö Lizabeth Gardner, PT, MHS, PCS: Pediatric ö Brent McMillan, PT, DPT, OCS: Orthopaedic ö Tanya LaPier, PT, PhD, CCS: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Nominations Sought for J. Perry Silver Award for Outstanding Service to Physical Therapy May 1 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the J. Perry Silver Award. Requirements for nominations and application forms are at www.ptidaho.org. Link Here. You have until August 1 to nominate a PT of the Year, PTA of the Year and Friend of PT Award. Nomination information is also at www.ptidaho.org. Link Here. [The J.Perry Silver award has not been given the past 2 years]
Update on Concussion-Related State Legislation Over the past year the issue of sports-related concussions – particularly those seen in student athletes – has received an increasing amount of national attention, both in the media and in state legislatures. During the 2010 state legislative sessions, legislation dealing with sports concussions in student athletes was introduced in more than a dozen states, and has been enacted in 10 states, including Idaho, since 2008. Here is the Idaho Law effective 7/1/10: Idaho Statutes 33-1625. LEGISLATIVE INTENT -- YOUTH ATHLETES -- CONCUSSION GUIDELINES. The legislature finds that concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activities. The centers for disease control and prevention estimates that as many as three million eight hundred thousand (3,800,000) sports-related and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year. A concussion is caused by a blow or motion to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. The risk of catastrophic injuries or death is significant when a concussion or head injury is not properly evaluated and managed. Concussions are a type of brain injury that can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Concussions can occur in any organized or unorganized sport or recreational activity and can result from a fall or from players colliding with each other, the ground, or with obstacles. Concussions occur with or without loss of consciousness, but the vast majority occur without loss of consciousness. Continuing to play with a concussion or symptoms of head injury leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury and even death. The legislature recognizes that, despite having generally recognized return to play standards for concussion and head injury, some affected youth athletes are prematurely returned to play resulting in actual or potential physical injury or death to youth athletes in the state of Idaho. (1) The state board of education shall collaborate with the Idaho high school activities association to develop guidelines and other pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, both paid and volunteer, youth athletes, and their parents and/or guardians of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including risks associated with continuing to play after concussion or head injury. (2) The guidelines, information and forms described in subsection (1) of this section shall be developed for and may be used by all organized youth sport organizations or associations that sponsor, promote or otherwise administer youth sport organizations or activities in this state. The state board of education shall make available on its internet website the guidelines, information and forms provided for in this section. Related Resources Idaho High School Activities Association concussion information - http://www.idhsaa.org/concussions/default.asp Idaho State University concussion website - http://www.knowconcussion.org/index.shtml A policy brief describing the role of the physical therapist in the evaluation and management of concussion is under development.
Concussion Related Materials: National Federation of State High School Associations Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion in Sports. Youth Athlete Concussion Laws 2010 – each state. Consensus Statement on Concussion Management
Pediatric PT North American Meeting Libby Gardner, PT, PCS, MBA Well, here it is well into the New Year and I am getting to items I was going to complete by October! I was going to send a handwritten note to be read at the state meeting in October (I am, at times, old fashioned as I think there is a graciousness in letters and mail) so, of course, I completed nothing. I had created a page thanking the Idaho PT Association for donating our welcoming breakfast but somehow it missed the booklet. So, I announced at the beginning and again at the end that we thanked IPTA for contributing to the success of the conference. There were people from 28 states and one from Canada. Many remarked that it was good to have the support of the state association for a pediatric offering. The primary reason I wanted to bring this to Idaho was to offer the regional pediatric physical therapists the chance to hear the best practice opportunities in a variety of areas. I was also hoping that they would, in turn, see the value of belonging to the Pediatric Section and concurrently, the APTA and Idaho PT Association. Over the next few months I will have a better picture on the result of this hope. I do know that the local group of pediatric physical therapists who get together monthly, plan to study as a group as many want to take the specialty certification test. So, thank you again for your support. I think this effort will help to advance the quality of pediatric physical therapy practice in the state.