Annual Physical Therapy Forum
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2022 Physical Therapy Forum
"Wilderness Physical Therapy: What is it? How can you get involved?" Paul Beattie, PT, PhD, FAPTA, WEMT
Dr. Beattie discusses the numerous potential professional and volunteer roles of the Wilderness Physical Therapist. Clinical scenarios are used to illustrate the evaluation and management of people who have traumatic or medical emergencies in the back country. Dr. Beattie is a Distinguished Clinical Professor Emeritus in the Arnold School of Public Health at the Univeristy of South Carolina. He is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA and has been a practicing Physical Therapist for 46 years. Dr. Beattie is a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and has been a Wilderness First Aid instructor for 15 years.
2021 Physical Therapy Forum
"APTA Fit for the Future: 100 Years of Training," Susan A. Appling, PT, DPT, PhD.
Dr. Appling discusses ways in which this 100 years of training has prepared us for our second century, as we continue to grow our profession and attend to societal needs. Dr. Appling is an Associate Professor, Clinical, in the Physical Therapy Division, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University. She is a board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and certified manual therapist. Dr. Appling was elected to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Board of Directors in 2015. She has served as the Board chair of the Centennial Steering Committee since its formation in 2017. Dr. Appling has also served as an APTA representative to the Education Leadership Partnership since its inception and as chair in 2019-2020. She has served on the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Board of Directors and as Editor of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice.
2020 Physical Therapy Forum
"The Role of Nutrition in Physical Therapy,” Tiffany Lamonde, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS, OCS, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN, Nutritionist.
This year we are pleased to introduce Dr. Tiffany Lamonde, owner of Lamonde Wellness in Cumming, GA where she offers a variety of professional services including outpatient physical therapy, nutrition counseling, and personal training. Dr. Lamonde’s pursuit of clinical excellence has led her to several post-graduate credentials including fellow status with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) and recognition as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
2019 Physical Therapy Forum
Nicole Stout, DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA a renowned health care researcher, consultant, educator, advocate and leader in cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema presents “Physical Activity to Prevent Cancer and Promote Wellness Among Survivors of Cancer” to attendees of the forum. Dr. Stout supports the Office of Strategic Research at the National Institutes of Health-Rehabilitation Medicine Department by leading the Cancer Rehabilitation Initiative and serves on the ACSM presidential Taskforce on Exercise Oncology.
Slide Presentation for 2019 Forum by Nicole Stout
This year’s attendees are encouraged to read the following attached articles:
Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology Program: Translating Research into a Model of Care
A Systematic Review of Exercise Systematic Reviews in the Cancer Literature (2005-2017)
A Focused Review of Safety Considerations in Cancer Rehabilitation
American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable on Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
2018 Physical Therapy Forum
Craig Wassinger, PT, PhD, Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at East Tennessee State University and a Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist presented “Pain Neuroscience in Physical Therapy: Understanding Pain to Improve Patient Outcomes” to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, UTC-Doctor of Physical Therapy students and Chattanooga State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Students.
2017 Physical Therapy Forum
2017 Physical Therapy Forum
Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PHD, FAPTA-Professor Emeritus Washington University presented “The Human Movement System: Our Professional Identity-The Importance of Diagnosis. UTC DPT and Chattanooga State PTA programs welcomed a packed house with over 300 participants.
2016 Physical Therapy Forum
Dr. Corrie Odom, Director of Clinical Education at Duke University and past Chairman of Clinical Education for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
2015 Physical Therapy Forum
“Blow-by-Blow: PT Concussion Management, ”Dr. Sue L. Whitney, PT, Ph.D., NCS, ATC, FAPTA, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Program Director of the Centers for Rehab Services Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and American Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors.
2014 Physical Therapy Forum
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, OCS (Vice President, APTA); Fighting Health Care Fraud by Asserting Professional Integrity.
2012: 12th Annual Physical Therapy Forum
Carol Jo Tichenor MA, PT, HFAAOMPT (Program Director of the Kaiser Hayward PT Fellowship Program);The Future of Physical Therapy: Survive, Flourish, Contribute
2011: 11th Annual Physical Therapy Forum
2011: 11th Annual Physical Therapy Forum
Justin Moore, PT, DPT (Vice President, Government and Payment Advocacy, American Physical Therapy Association); Health Care Reform- Its Impact on Physical Therapy; Read more via the article here
2010: 10th Annual Physical Therapy Forum
2010: 10th Annual Physical Therapy Forum
Dr. John Tarpley, M.D. (Vanderbilt University Program Director for the General Surgery Residents; Master Clinical Teacher Vanderbilt Medical School; Chief of General Surgery at the VA); Spirituality in Surgical Practice. Spirituality and Medicine Bibliography
2009: Annual Physical Therapy Forum
Ethel Frese, PT, PhD, MHS, CCS (President of the Cardiopulmonary Section of the APTA; Associate Professor at Saint Louis University); What's So Vital about Vital Signs & Other Clinical Tests?
Approximately 300 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students attended the 9th Annual PT Forum sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga DPT program and the Chattanooga State Technical Community College PTA program on January 15, 2009. The guest speaker was Dr. Ethel Frese, a native of Chattanooga and current President of the Cardiopulmonary Section of the APTA. The timely topic addressed the importance of monitoring vital signs as therapists and assistants work with our patient population. Dr. Joe Black, TPTA President, welcomed the attendees and encouraged participation in association activities. We were also thrilled to welcome back to our campus approximately 50 of our UTC PT grads.