President’s Message (June, 2022)
As we head toward the Holiday weekend, I hope that many of you will be able to take time to relax, perhaps travel some, and enjoy time with family and friends.
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Physical Therapy Compact Update (June 2022)
In 2021, House Bill 1405, ‘carrying’ the PT Compact language, passed both the House and the Senate during the final few days of the 2021 legislative session. This statute went into law on January 1, 2022. From this point, the work between the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) began.
Read morePresident’s Message (May, 2022)
Change is inevitable, which is particularly true with Indiana weather! This morning, as I am writing this message, it is snowing and by Friday, we will be basking in the mid 70’s! Change is vital for our profession here in Indiana, allowing us to better serve our patients and clients.
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(April, 2022)
Change is inevitable, which is particularly true with Indiana weather! This morning, as I am writing this message, it is snowing and by Friday, we will be basking in the mid 70’s! Change is vital for our profession here in Indiana, allowing us to better serve our patients and clients.
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(March 9, 2022)
Working to advance the practice of physical therapy through legislative change is similar to riding a roller coaster. While on the legislative ride, there are high points to be enjoyed, but you can move from a high point to a low in what feels like a split second. I am sorry to share with you that Senate Bill 305 (PT Compact) finished at a very low point in the 2021 legislative session.
Read moreCongratulations to the 2021 Award Winners
Thank you to those who took the time to nominate your colleagues! Please consider nominating a student or a colleague next year!
Read moreEarly Intervention by PTs Saves Money, Avoids Drug Misuse, and Produces Better Outcomes
Early physical therapy intervention helps prevent and reduce costs for many of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that contribute to ever-rising healthcare costs. It leads to reduced costs in imaging, opioid prescription, surgeries, injections, and lost days worked.
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(December 20, 2021)
Working to advance the practice of physical therapy through legislative change is similar to riding a roller coaster. While on the legislative ride, there are high points to be enjoyed, but you can move from a high point to a low in what feels like a split second. I am sorry to share with you that Senate Bill 305 (PT Compact) finished at a very low point in the 2021 legislative session.
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(September 17, 2021)
Working to advance the practice of physical therapy through legislative change is similar to riding a roller coaster. While on the legislative ride, there are high points to be enjoyed, but you can move from a high point to a low in what feels like a split second. I am sorry to share with you that Senate Bill 305 (PT Compact) finished at a very low point in the 2021 legislative session.
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(July 02, 2021)
Working to advance the practice of physical therapy through legislative change is similar to riding a roller coaster. While on the legislative ride, there are high points to be enjoyed, but you can move from a high point to a low in what feels like a split second. I am sorry to share with you that Senate Bill 305 (PT Compact) finished at a very low point in the 2021 legislative session.
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