Celebrate: Special Events in 2021
Our centennial year has included in-person and virtual events. Net proceeds from our centennial events benefit our fundraising campaign to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
See Highlights of How We Came Together to Celebrate and Give Back in 2021
Watch a special highlight reel of all the wonderful events that took place throughout 2021 in celebration of APTA’s Centennial Anniversary
APTA Centennial Celebration – Washington, DC
Sept. 10-14, 2021
In-person events were held consistent with CDC, state, and venue guidance and restrictions related to COVID-19. Participants were required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours at registration in order to claim their participant badge. See our expectations and requirements document for more information.
Scroll down to view video recaps of APTA Centennial Celebration Events
Friday, September 10
- Open House at APTA Centennial Center
- John H.P. Maley Lecture by Tim Flynn
Recap | Full Video - Presidents Forum
Full Video - PTA Caucus Annual Meeting
- Evening Celebration at APTA Centennial Center
- APTA’s Centennial Gala at Washington National Cathedral
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Saturday, September 11
- House of Delegates, Day 1 of 2
Recap | Presidential Address by Sharon Dunn | Full Livestream (Members Only) - Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K
Sunday, September 12
- House of Delegates, Day 2 of 2
Full Livestream (Members Only) - APTA Centennial Scholars Meeting
- Honors & Awards Reception hosted by the Catherine Worthingham Fellows
- Mary McMillan Lecture by Colleen Kigin
Recap | Full Video - APTA Honors & Awards Ceremony
Full Video
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Monday, September 13
- APTA Future of Physical Therapy Summit
Recap | Full Video
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- PTPAC Reception
Tuesday, September 14
- Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill
APTA Centennial Lecture Series
This continuing education series features recognized leaders on topics in clinical practice, practice management, payment, and innovation.
(Dates and formats of these events are subject to change, depending on developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
- Rehabilitation In Emergencies
Pete Skelton, PT, MSc
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- Pain Science and Management: A Series of Hot Topics
Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD
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- Practice Management: Balancing Compliance and Profit
Kate Gilliard, JD, APTA Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Steve Postal, JD, APTA Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT
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- The Eyes Have It: What Every PT Should Know in Managing the Most Common Vestibular Disorders
Janet Helminski, PT, PhD
Michael Schubert, PT, PhD, FAPTA
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- Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation: State of the Science
Johnny Owens, PT, MPT
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- Get Your Head in the Game: Basic Concussion Assessment and Management
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
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HPSO is a sponsor of APTA directly and is in no way supporting the speakers of this lecture. The U.S. government and its employees do not endorse HPSO for business, nor any other insurance entity or business. HPSO made no contribution to the content of this session and has no affiliation whatsoever with the speakers.
- Treating the Injured Runner
Eliza Szymanek, PT
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- Physical Therapist Management of the Bicyclist
October 22-23, 2021 • Lecture and Demo
Erik Moen, PT
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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. If you missed it you can watch the recording