2012 OPTA Annual Conference
"Focus on Intervention: Restoration vs. Compensation"
March 29-31, 2012
Hilton DoubleTree | 175 Hutchinson Avenue | Columbus, OH 43235
REGISTRATION
PROGRAMMING & SCHEDULE
- Annual Conference
- Student Symposium
COURSES
Thursday - March 29, 2012
- “Glutes, What Have They Done For You Lately? Functional Assessment and Corrective Strategies To Maximize Gluteal Utilization” by Lindsay Becker, PT, DPT, SCS, CGFI-M3 & Kristin Holbrook, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Friday - March 30, 2012
Full Day Courses:
- “Manual Therapy for the Geriatric Individual: Techniques to Promote Restoration of Movement” by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA
- “Compensation vs Restoration in stroke rehabilitation: Factors associated with recovery and Best Practice Treatment Strategies to maximize function” by Kari Dunning, PT, PhD
Morning Courses:
- “Recovery vs. Compensatory Treatment of Low Back Pain: When and Why Your Approach Should Fall on the Continuum” by Deborah Givens, PT, PhD, DPT
- “Upper Quarter Mobility and Stability: A Unique Look at Functional Assessment and Corrective Strategies” by Lindsay Becker, PT, DPT, SCS, CGFI-M3 & Kristin Holbrook, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Afternoon Courses:
- “Compensate or Restore the Loss of Motor Skill in Walking in Older Adults: Build a Bigger or Better Engine for Walking” by Jessie VanSwearingen, PhD, PT, FAPTA
- "Clinical Management of the Osteoarthritic Shoulder: a Blend of Compensation and Restoration" by Jim Long, PT, DPT, MA, CSCS
Saturday - March 31, 2012
- “Ethical, Effective Strategies for Using Social Media” by Jonathan M. Cooperman, PT, DPT, MS, JD & Jeff James, MS
- “If I only had a Brain! Bringing Neuroscience and Motor Learning Together with Biomechanics in Orthopedic and Sports PT” by John Buford, PT, PhD
- “Yoga: Complementary and Alternative Therapy After Stroke” by Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR
- “Compensate or Restore the Loss of Motor Skill in Walking in Older Adults: Build a Bigger or Better Engine for Walking” by Jessie VanSwearingen, PhD, PT, FAPTA
COURSE HANDOUTS
For the 2012 Annual Conference, OPTA is distributing the conference handouts online. Course handouts will be available online during the week of conference. Attendees will be able to access course handouts by clicking on individual course titles at that time.
STUDENT SYMPOSIUM
This one-day course is open to all PT and PTA students. Whether it is your first quarter or you are preparing for that last clinical affiliation, this Symposium is for you. Student Symposium Registration is now open!
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Student Challenge - Students show your school pride. Enter a team of 4 into the OPTA Student Challenge. PT and PTA teams will compete against each other for the Championship Trophy! Click here to register your team today!
- Student Elections - Want to get involved in OPTA’s Student SIG? Elections will be taking place March 31 at the 2012 Student Symposium! Nominations will be open until March 23, 2012. Click here to nominate yourself or classmate!
OTHER EVENTS
Whether you are attending courses, or not, ALL members are invited to attend the conference events on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Friday - March 30, 2012
- Student Challenge: 5:30 - 6:30 PM. It is a Jeopardy style game where students are in teams of 4 & rival against other Ohio schools. The winning team will get a trophy and gift certificate. Click here!
- Meet the Candidates: 6:30 - 7:00PM. Candidates running for Vice President, Secretary, Director II, Nominating Chair and Delegates to the APTA House of Delegates will be available to meet participants and answer any questions.
- Oxford Debates: 7:00 - 8:00PM. The Oxford Debate is a formulated, interactive debate in which audience participation is a key feature of the occasion, providing a rare opportunity for participants to voice their opinions and to challenge those of the speakers. Join us for this lively event.
- PAC Event: 8:00PM. Join your colleagues for the OPT-PAC Wine Tasting and Auction, all money will go to the OPT-PAC.
Saturday - March 31, 2012
- Annual Membership Meeting Breakfast: All members are invited. If you are not registered for Annual Conference there will be a $15 charge for the Annual Membership Meeting Breakfast.
- Annual Membership Meeting: All members are encouraged to attend. Awards for 2011 will be presented during the Annual Membership Meeting.
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL
The DoubleTree Hotel Columbus/Worthington is a proud member of the Hilton family of hotels. With over 300 guest rooms, suites, and executive accommodations; guests find that the Doubletree provides the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with generous work spaces, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, fitness center, pools/whirlpool, in-house dining and luxurious Sweet Dreams® beds in all guest rooms.
The hotel is nestled in the cozy cross-woods community of Worthington, OH, just off the 270/71 Interchange. CLICK HERE for map/directions.
A room rate of $104.00 is being offered to course attendees by the DoubleTree. Please make your reservation by Monday, March 5, 2012 in order to take advantage of this special room rate. Participants can make their reservations by calling 614-885-3334 or 1-800-870-0349 online hotel reservations will be avilable as the event draws closer.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Dress for the conference is business casual unless otherwise noted in the course description.
- Please note early bird registrations must be made by March 9, 2012. After this date, you must pay the on-site registration fees.
- Cancellation requests received before March 23, 2012 will be refunded, minus a 20% administrative fee. No refunds after March 23, 2012. Cancellation requests must be made in writing.
