Celebrate: Special Events in 2021

Don’t miss out on our centennial-year events, including our APTA Centennial Lecture Series.

Explore the full calendar, including events from our chapters and sections.

APTA Centennial Lecture Series

As the trusted leader of the physical therapy profession, we are proud to provide the APTA Centennial Lecture Series. This continuing education series features recognized leaders on topics in clinical practice, practice management, payment, and innovation.

Courses will be held virtually and at our new headquarters, APTA Centennial Center, in Alexandria, Virginia.

(Dates and formats of these events are subject to change, depending on developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

• Rehabilitation In Emergencies
  March 26-27, 2021 • Lecture
  Pete Skelton, PT, MSc
  Virtual Course – Purchase the recorded lecture

• Pain Science and Management: A Series of Hot Topics
  April 9-10, 2021 • Lecture
  Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD
  Virtual Course – Purchase the recorded lecture

• Practice Management: Balancing Compliance and Profit
  May 21-22, 2021 • Lecture
  Kate Gilliard, JD, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist,
  American Physical Therapy Association
  Steve Postal, JD, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist,
  American Physical Therapy Association
  Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT
  A Representative from a Medicare Administrative Contractor
  Virtual Course – Learn more and register

• The Eyes Have It: What Every PT Should Know in Managing the Most Common Vestibular Disorders
  June 25-26, 2021 • Lecture
  Janet Helminski, PT, PhD
  Michael Schubert, PT, PhD, FAPTA
  Virtual Course – Learn more and register

• Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation: State of the Science
  July 23-24, 2021 • Lecture and Lab
  Johnny Owens, PT, MPT
  APTA Centennial Center in Alexandria, Virginia

• Get Your Head in the Game: Basic Concussion Assessment and Management
  August 27-28 2021 • Lecture and Lab
  Lt. Col. Carrie Hoppes, PT, PhD
  Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
  Karen Lambert, PT, DPT
  Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
  APTA Centennial Center in Alexandria, Virginia

• Treating the Injured Runner
  September 24-25, 2021 • Lecture and Lab
  Blaise Williams, PT, PhD
  APTA Centennial Center in Alexandria, Virginia

Sponsored by:

• Physical Therapist Management of the Bicyclist
  October 22-23, 2021 • Lecture and Demo
  Erik Moen, PT
  APTA Centennial Center in Alexandria, Virginia

APTA Centennial Gala Weekend – Washington, DC
Sept. 10-14, 2021

Multiple events will be held in our nation’s capital in September. At this time, we are planning for in-person events. We will finalize details in mid-June based on state and venue restrictions and CDC guidance.

• Centennial Gala, Sept. 10, 2021 (Friday)
  This ticketed celebration will be held at the historic Washington National Cathedral.

Sponsored by:

• Open House at APTA Centennial Center, Sept. 10, 2021 (Friday)
  Visit our new national headquarters.
• House of Delegates, Sept. 11-12, 2021 (Saturday and Sunday)
  APTA’s annual meeting of the House of Delegates, which has been held in June in recent years, will conduct its business in September of our centennial with a shorter 2-day schedule.
• Mary McMillan Lecture and Honors & Awards Ceremony, Sept. 12 (Sunday)
  Watch Colleen Kigin, PT, DPT, MS, MPA, FAPTA, deliver the 52nd McMillan lecture and celebrate the accomplishments of our members.

• Future of Physical Therapy Summit, Sept. 13, 2021 (Monday)
  Details to be announced. This event will be livestreamed.

Sponsored by:

• Advocacy day on Capitol Hill, Sept. 14, 2021 (Tuesday)
  Participate in advocacy to support our profession and the patients and clients we serve.
• Additional programming and events to be announced.

Notes: The above September events are between the 2021 Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah (sundown of September 6 through nightfall of September 8) and Yom Kippur (sundown of September 15 through nightfall of September 16). Also, the 20th anniversary of 9/11 will occur in 2021. We plan to recognize that day and will explore options for members to participate in nearby remembrance events. These events are subject to change, depending on developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check back often for updates.

APTA Founders’ Day Celebration
Jan. 15, 2021 – Watch the Recorded Event!

On January 15, 2021 we kicked off the celebration of our centennial year with a very special livestreamed 100th birthday party on APTA’s social media channels, which included special notable guests and shout outs from several APTA chapters and components.

If you missed it you can watch the recording.

If you have questions about APTA’s Centennial Events Calendar or need to make edits to an event you’ve already submitted, please submit your request to centennial@apta.org.