PT PRIORITYThe Official Newsletter ofthe Illinois Physical TherapyAssociation

A ChapteroftheAmerican PhysicalTherapyAssociation

December 2001 • Volume 17 • Number 06 UAPTA

IPTA Election Results

The ballots have been counted and results tallied! Meet yournewly elected officers...IPTA's new Treasurer-elect is William McGehee, PT. Bill

brings 4 yearsofexperience asa member andformer chairof IPTA'sFinanceCommitteeto the Treasurer post. A credentialed trainer forthe APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program,Billhaschaired the IPTA Clinical Education Special Interest Groupsince 1999;he has also served the IPTA Western District as anassembly representative anddelegate to theAPTA House of Delegates. Bill currently serves asan Instructor andAcademic Coordinator ofClinical Education in the physical therapy department atBradley University in Peoria,a positionhe has heldsince 1998. Herecently completed therequirements forhisMaster ofHealth Scienceat theUniversity of Indianapolis and is currently a PhD student inPublic Policy Analysis andAdministration atSt.Louis University.

James Milder, PT returns for a second term as Chief Delegate.Jimbrings a background of activity in areasof legislation andadvocacy: inaddition to his roleas ChiefDelegate he acts as FederalLegislation Affairs Representative, andhasserved as formerchairofIPTA's Legislation Committee andPolitical Action Committee. Ata district level, Jimpreviously served theIPTAEastCentralDistrict asChairperson andAssembly Representative. AnactivememberofAPTA's Private Practice Section, Jim is currently the PPSMembership Committee Chair and isamember ofthePPS EditorialBoard. Heiscurrently employed through Milder & Associates inWinfield.

Stepping inasSpeakeroftheAssembly isRichardKruckeberg,PT,OCS. Dickisnostranger to theRepresentative Assembly,having served asanassembly representative for the past thirteenyears. He isamember ofIPTA's Legislative Committee and aprevious Co-Chairofthe former Reimbursement Committee. Dickhas also served the IPTA Central District as Chair (twice) and ViceChair. HehasbeenanOrthopedic Certified Specialist since1990and aCertified Hand Specialist since 1991. Dick currently works forCentralIllinoisPhysicalTherapy in Mattoon.

MichelleHustead, PTA willservea secondtermasAffiliateDirector. Michellehas formerly served as Affiliate Delegate to theAPTA House ofDelegates, Alternate Affiliate Representative,Affiliate Representative totheRBNA, andIPTA East CentralDistrict Affiliate Representative. Shewasnamed theIPTAPhysical Therapist Assistant ofthe Year in1999, and in 2000 wasrecognized asaDistinguished Alumna atheralma mater OaktonCommunity College. Michelle currently works for MarianjoyRehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton.

IPTA Election Results

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Amc-ftan Fhy»ic<lTherapy Auoculion

Highlights from IPTA's2001 Fall ConferenceIPTA's FallConference 2001 brought approximately200 PTs,

PTAs, students and vendors together in October. Held onceagainat EagleRidgeInn & Resort in Galena,Illinois,theConference providedan ideal setting for courses, meetings andsocial events... and feedback was terrific!

Courses & FacultyFeatured presenterGeorge Davies, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCSgaveatwo-dayseminar, Current Concepts in Evaluation andTreatmentofPatients with Selected Shoulder Conditions. An internationallyknownspeaker,he is currentlya Professorof PhysicalTherapyatthe UniversityofWisconsin Graduate PhysicalTherapy Program;he is also Director ofClinical and Research Services and activelyinvolved inclinical practice of sportsphysical therapy atGundersonLutheran SportsMedicine. ProfessorDavieswas theoriginal co-founder and co-editor of the Journal ofOrthopedic and SportsPhysical Therapyfor 10years,and isa recipientof APTA'sBaethke-Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching.

Theweekend-long APTA Clinical Instructor Education andCredentialingProgram wasanother featured programmingoption during Conference, with three IPTA members/clinicaltrainers serving as faculty. LisaSchwarz,MHPE, PT,OCS,ATC,recipient oftheIPTA 1996 Physical Therapist of theYear award,

Fall Conference 2001

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In This Issue...

\t IPTA Fall Conference Summary^

• Presenters and Exhibitors

• Recipients ofthe2001 IPTA Awards• Poster Abstracts

Legislative Division - DraftPosition Statement:PerformanceofMobilization/Manipulation

U Reporting Violations ofEthical &PracticeStandards

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PT PRIORITYThe Official Newsletter ofthe Illinois Physical Therapy Association

A ChapteroftheAmerican Physical TherapyAssociation

December 2001 • Volume 17 • Number 06 HAPTAAmericanPtiywolfbcOftyAmocmIi

Table of ContentsArticle PageIPTA Election Results i_ 8Highlights from IPTA 4s2001 Fall Conference 1,4*6President's Message 3Letter to the Editor 3Foundation for Physical Therapy - PT Cruiser Raffle 3LEGISLATIVE DIVISION REPORT: IPTA Draft Position Statement:

Performance of Mobilization/Manipulation 5Meet IPTA's 2001 Award Recipients 6Fall Conference 2001 - Poster Abstracts 10-11Dinner With a Physical Therapy Legend 12Student SIG Bulletin: "FIT-FOR-ME": Creating an Educational

Program for Breast Cancer Survivors 9Student SIG Bulletin 13

Member Spotlight: Chicago Marathon 2001 Volunteers 14Chicago Marathon 2001 - An Event to Remember 14New Members 14

IPTA's Certified Clinical Specialists 2001 15Reporting Violations of PT Practice and Ethical Standards 16IDPR Complaint Form 17IPTA Ethical Complaint Form 18Dateline 19

Advertisers

Advertiser Owner's Code* PageBarrington Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine .... F 13Community Physical Therapy E 9HCRManorCare G 8

Ingalls Hospital D 11Isernhagen Work Systems G 7Myofascial Release Treatment Centers & Seminars Edu 9Northwestern Illinois Association D 8

Oakton Community College B 7Rehab Connections, Inc Edu 19Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago D 7Sports Medicine & Occupational Orthopedic Clinic G 16University of Illinois at Chicago Edu 12

"Ownership of Advertiser: A - For-profit corporation

B - Government

C - Non-health care

professional investor

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E - Physical therapist owned

F - Physician owned

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S - Supplier

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President's MessageBarb Sullivan, PT, MBA

the December

I am very appreciative of our predecessors whohad the foresight 50 years ago toestablish an Illinois chapter of theAmerican Physical TherapyAssociation. When I think about

the group of physical therapists ahalf of century ago sitting arounda table, talking about the what thefuture might bring for their profession, I envision they hoped fora peer network for communica

tion and support, hoped to provide educational opportunitiesfor physical therapists (and later, physical therapistassistants) across the state, to have a positive impact onquality care and that Physical Therapy would become aprofession recognized and respected within both medical andlegislative communities. If this anythingclose to their initialintention, then I believe our association founders would bepleased with the IPTAtoday. I believe it wouldplease themto see the commitment and number of PTs and PTAs

participating inIPTA activities atall levels, continuing topushthis association forward. One only has to breeze through thePriority to notice the depth of events provided, topicsdiscussed and debated at the Fall Conference, the legislativeissues currently being pursued, the broad scope ofeducational opportunities available to our members, and thenumber of members who have pursued and attained clinicalspecialist certification bytheAmerican Board ofPhysicalTherapy Specialties. I see networking opportunities, growthand achievement highlighted on every page. I'm proud ofwhat has been achieved and look forward to what the next

50 years might bring. I look forward to the opportunities andchallenges before us as we pursue Vision 2020 and beyond.Wherever it takes us, I plan to enjoy the journey. K~

Goodbye and Good Luck!I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cindy Baldwin.Cindy is leaving IPTAafter 18 months as Executive Director.Herenergy and commitment have beengreatly appreciated byall of us. I personally appreciate Cindy's support and helpgiven to me as a new president, and will miss hercamaraderie. Please join me in wishing Cindy well, bothpersonally and professionally, in the future.

As I review

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Letter to the Editor

PT Priority Editor:

After seeingat least2 examplesof this in the October2001 issueand others in previous issues I have decided to voice my concern.PTA stands for "physical therapist assistant" not "physicaltherapy assistant." By law and by APTA standard, PTAs arereferred to as such.

Sincerely,Brian Pahlmann, PTA, ATC, CSCS

Dear Brian,

Thank youfor writing; ofcourse you are correct. The Priority willincrease its ongoing effort to spotandcorrect this mistake incontent and advertising, when possible, before publication. Yourletter serves as a timely reminder to everyone - including Prioritycontributors, advertisers and editorial staff- to take care to usethe correct term, "physical therapIST assistant, "when referring tothe PTA.

Sincerely,Cindy Baldwin, IPTA Executive DirectorManaging & Production Editor

Thank You..,As Barb has kindly noted, I am stepping down as ExecutiveDirector and Editor of the PT Priority. I wanted to take thisopportunity to thank you, the IPTA membership, for theopportunity to serve you and the physical therapyprofession... it has been a pleasure anda privilege. The levelof thisgroup's passion, dedication and caring is genuinelyinspiring. I am grateful to have shared the experience withyou, and wish you the bestjn all your endeavors.

CindyBaldwin, IPTA Executive Director

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Fall Conference 2001continuedfrompage 1

iscurrently Co-Director of ClinicalEducationat Midwestern University. KimberlyBrown,PT isAcademic Coordinator ofClinicalEducation and Facultyat ElginCommunityCollege,and Co-ChairoftheChicago AreaClinical Educators Forum. WilliamMcGehee,PT,MHSserves asanInstructor andAcademic Coordinator ofClinical Education in the physicaltherapydepartmentat BradleyUniversity; he is alsoIPTA's newTreasurer-Elect.

Additional programming throughout theweekend offered twentyshortercourses in areas oforthopedics, neurology, academics,administration and more. Presenters ofthese programs were:

Michelle Babcock, BS, MPT, CCCE Denise Norman, PTA

Ronald Barredo, PT, MA, GCS Julie O'Connell, PT

Peggy Byrne, PT Kenneth A.Olson, PT, MSc, OCSVanessa Dal Pra, PT Shannon Petersen, PT, OCS, COMT

Ruth Eccles, PT, MHS Supriya Raman, PT

Rkardo Fernandez, PT, MHS, OCS, Richard Rausch, PT, MBA

CSCS David Scalzitti, MS, PT, OCS

Christine Filip, SPT Scott Schaber, PT, MS

James Gillette, PT, PhD, OCS Patty Scheets, PT, MHS, NCS

Debra Gray, PT, MEd Donna J. Strum, CTRS

Kelli Koqa, PT David Weiss, MD

Mary Langhenry, PT, OCS Fred Wendler, SPT

Sandra Levi, PT, PhD Ann York, PT, PhD, Compliance

Yvonne Mlynarczyk, PT, MAdEd Officer

Research and Special Interest posters were also presented duringthe weekend by:

Ronald Barredo, PT, MA, GCS

Janet Helminski PhD, PT

Demetra John, PT

Jennifer Kass, PT

James Tenpenny, PTASteven Tippeti, PT, SCS, ATCJulie Whalen, PT

Committee Chairs - Jim Dayhuff, Nominating Committee;Robert Babbs, Jr., Finance Committee

IPTA Executive Committee - Peter McMenamin, Treasurer;Jim Milder, Chief Delegate; Vicki Lee, Speaker of the Assembly;Richard Rausch, Director At Large; Michelle Hustead, AffiliateDirector.

Finally,the recipientsof IPTA's 2001Awardswereannounced andrecognized. TheyareAlTomasko,PT, ATC,CSCS,PhysicalTherapist of theYear;Lindsey Masters Martin, PTA,PhysicalTherapist Assistant of theYear;Tina Jonas, PT, MS,EmergingLeader; and Illinois Senator J. Bradley Burzynski (R-35), JohnMaselterFriend of PhysicalTherapy. For more about thesedeserving individuals, see page 6.

The conference setting alwaysprovides a good opportunity forgroups to meet andconduct some business. TheIPTA Board ofDirectors, Delegation, andSpecial InterestGroups (Student,Clinical Education and Geriatric) each convened during theweekend. OnSaturday, theExhibitHall featured thelatestinphysical therapy supplies and services as provided by ourparticipating vendors. Afterward, theTown Hall meeting broughteveryone together to discuss current issues, including HODmotions RC40 (future role ofthePTA inphysical therapy practice)andRC14A (ownership of physical therapypractice), directaccess, and recenteffortsof chiropractors to change PTeducation regarding manipulation vs.mobilization. (See next pagefortheIPTA Legislative Division'sdraftPosition Statementregarding Performance ofMobilization/Manipulation.)

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Many thanks to our entire participating Conference faculty for theirtime and talents... attendees have provided very positive feedbackabout the programs!

Meetings & EventsOn Friday night, IPTA's annual Recognition Dinner provided anenjoyable opportunity to honor individuals for their service to theAssociation and the profession. Following dinner, keynote speakerJulesRothstein, PT,PhD,FAPTAdelivered astrong messagereflecting on the effects ofSeptember 11 and challenging theprofession to reach "beyond the horizons," alluding to his MaryMcMillan Address earlier inthe year. Afterward, IPTA PresidentBarbSullivan introduced IPTA officers incomingasof2002 (seepage 1for election results), and acknowledged officers whoseterms will end this year:

District Chairs - Ted Burke, NorthernDistrict; Greg Monson,Western District; JayPardus, Southern District; Aaron Perkins,Central District; Julie Rosen, Eastern District.

Zjkank you to tkede participatingZJ"all (conference exhibitors:

Advanced Rehabilitation Systems, Inc.

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Sentry Therapy Systems, Inc.

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Legislative Division ReportIPTA Draft Position Statement:

Performance ofMobilization/ManipulationKenneth A. Olson, PT, MSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

IPTA Legislative Division Director

Over thepast 6 months, theIllinoisPrairieState Chiropractic Association has engagedin a public relations campaign throughnewspaper editorials and letters to legislators challenging the legal right ofphysical therapists topractice manipulation. Thefollowingis a draft ofa position statement that the legislative division has developed in an attempt to clarify the legal scopeofpracticeofmobilization/manipulation byphysical therapists in Illinois. This draft position statement requires approval by theIPTA membership at theIPTA springassembly meeting to becomean officialpositionstatement oftheIPTA. Additionally, theAPTAcommittee on review ofcomponentdocumentsmustalso approve theposition statement to assure that it is consistent with APTApolicy. The intent ofpublishing this draftstatement at this timeis to begin discussion ofthis issue among IPTA members.

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IPTA Draft Position Statement:

Performance of Mobilization/Manipulation

Draft: October 5, 2001

The Illinois Physical Therapy Association adopts thefollowing position on mobilization/ manipulation:

This position is based on the American Physical TherapyAssociation (APTA) Code ofEthics, the APTA Guide toPhysical Therapy Practice, the Normative Model of PhysicalTherapist Professional Education, the Evaluative Criteria forAccreditation of Education Programs for Preparation ofPhysical Therapists, and the Illinois Physical Therapy Act.This position statement does not represent a change. Rather,it is a reiterationof longstanding positions and traditions ofpracticeof the American Physical Therapy Association,Illinois Physical Therapy Association, and accredited physicaltherapy educational programs nationwide.

In Illinois, the Physical Therapy Practice Act includes"mobilization" in its definition ofphysical therapy and allowsphysical therapists to "employ appropriate physical therapytechniques that he or she is educated and licensed toperform". The APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practicedefines mobilization as follows: "Mobilization/manipulation: amanual therapy technique comprised of a continuum ofskilledpassivemovements to joints and/or related soft tissuesthat are applied at varying speeds and amplitudes, including asmall amplitude/high velocity therapeutic movement."

Additionally, the Normative Model ofPhysical TherapistEducationdeveloped by the APTA includes mobilization/manipulation as an intervention that must be taught in entry-level physical therapist education, and the Commission onAccreditation ofPhysical Therapist Education requires thatmanualtherapyprocedures including mobilization/manipulation are included in professional educational programs forpreparation of physicals therapists in order for a program to

maintain accreditation. The APTA Code ofEthics also clearlystates, "The physical therapist shall act in the best interest ofthe patient/client".

Therefore, physical therapists can legally performmobilization procedures in Illinois, are educated in the safepractice ofmobilization/manipulation, and should provide thisintervention when it is in the best interest of their patients.

However, the Illinois physical therapy act prohibitsphysical therapists from performing "chiropractictechnique". The original intent of this statement, when it wasincluded to the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act in 1987with the support of the Illinois Chiropractic Association andthe Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association, was toprohibit physical therapists from claiming to providechiropractic care. The IPTA continues to oppose anyphysical therapist making claims to practice chiropractic.Only an individualwho is licensed to practice chiropracticmay make such claims.

Physical therapy and chiropractic are two professionswith unique histories, philosophies, educational programs,and scopes of practice. Although there are some proceduresthat both professions share, it is common for different healthprofessions to share examination and treatment procedures.However, performing common examination procedures orinterventions does not mean that one profession hasencroached on another, as long as, that profession ispracticing within its legally defined scope ofpractice.

Therefore, it is the position of the IPTA that mobilization/manipulation is within the legal and ethical scope ofpracticeof physical therapy in Illinois. However, the practiceofchiropractic is not.

Physical therapists, without a license to practice chiropractic, must refrain from making false claims to practicechiropractic; similarly, chiropractors,without a physicaltherapy license, must refrain from making falseclaimstopractice physical therapy, (J~

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Meet IPTA's 2001 Award

RecipientsCongratulations to this year's recipients ofthe annualETA Awards!

JOHN MASELTER FRIEND OF PHYSICALTHERAPY

Illinois Senator J. Bradley Burzynski (R-35)This past spring, Senator Brad Burzynski sponsored IPTA's CEUlegislation, HB 572, and was instrumental in seeing that the Billpassed both the House and Senate this session. He is also theSenate sponsor ofthe Athletic Trainers proposed practice actchanges; as one ofhis letters ofnomination states, "he has beenfair in dealing with all the groups with concerns about thislegislation, and continues to work with all concerned groups inan effort tofind common ground that is inthe best interest ofthepublic."

Burzynski isa former schoolteacher and Farm Bureauemployee. He was State Representative ofthe 76,h District from1990 until 1993; since then he has served as Senator ofthe 35thDistrict. He iscurrently the chairman ofthe Senate LicensedActivities Committee, which hears legislation with the more than670,000 professionals licensed by the state ofIllinois. SenatorBurzynski also serves on the Joint Committee ofAdministrativeRules, abipartisan legislative oversight committee created toensure that theintent of the legislation passed is upheld in stateagency rulemaking.

Senator Burzynski has been named Legislator ofthe Year bysuch organizations as the Illinois Academy ofPhysicianAssistant, the Illinois Optometry Association and the IllinoisNurses Association.

EMERGING LEADER

Tina Jonas, PT, MSTina has been involved onboth the district and state level. Sheis currently the vice-chair - and the new chair elect - oftheNorthern District. Tina iscurrently the IPTA Practice DivisionDirector, aDelegate at Large and amember ofthe Scholarship &Loan Committee. She serves the Northern District as Vice Chairand has recently been elected to the District Chair positioneffective 2002.

Inone of the letters ofnomination for Tina, the following quotewas offered in support ofher contributions as emerging leader:"I feel Tina lives thevalues of theIPTA - she is honest,hardworking, and professional in her role as Director ofthe newlyfound Practice Division - under her leadership the division hasrevised the strategic plan, and worked to involve memberparticipation from across the state."

Tina received an MS inphysical therapy from WashingtonUniversity; she currently works at Elmhurst Memorial Center forHealth inoutpatient orthopedics.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR

Lindsey Masters Martin, PTALindsey has been involved inanumber ofprofessional activities,including herservice ontheBoard ofDirectors ofthe APTA AcuteCare Section, asanAffiliate Member atLarge, andasTaskForceChair tocreate anAffiliate Special Interest Group inIllinois. Sheeven designed the IPTA T-shirt in2000! Inaddition, asaformerColorado Chapter member she served on its Public Relations andMembershipCommittee.

Lindsey received her Associates Degree from Denver TechnicalCollege and isemployed on the general acute team attheUniversity ofChicago Hospitals. She currently works weekendswhile a student in Northwestern University's DPT program.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST OF THE YEAR

Alan Tomasko, PT, ATC, CSCSAl's serviceto IPTAhas beenexemplary. Amonghis manycontributions, Alhas served asWestern District Chair, aDelegatetothe House ofDelegates and IPTA Secretary. He also has beenvery active in the athletic trainer issue, providing valuable insightinto the education, practice and legal issues surrounding the issue.

Inone oftheletters ofrecommendation forAl, heisdescribed ashaving unsurpassed compassion about and commitment to ourprofession. During his years as District Chair, he tirelessly talkedabout thebenefits ofmembership toanyone who would listen.During his tenure as DistrictChair, the members ofthe WesternDistrict increased their involvement ata state level. Another quotefrom one ofthe letters ofrecommendation: "His dedication andstrong belief in the Association and IPTA is evident to anyone whospeaks to him. And his message is clear.... Anyone can make adifference, but they have to step in and get involved." £T

Fall Conference 2001continuedfrompage 4

What's business without a little pleasure? Saturday night'ssocial event, "Moonlight Masquerade Madness," was great funfor all who attended; those who didn't bring costumes selectedfrom avariety ofmasks, with proceeds benefiting the PAC.

Another PAC fundraising effort took place during the SilentAuction. Response was excellent: over 70 items were donated forauction, including weekend packages, sports memorabilia, crafts,gift baskets and more. Vendors who donated items includedAdvanced Rehabilitation Systems, Relax the Back and KineticConcepts, Inc. Nearly every item was sold... and combined withthe proceeds from Saturday night's mask sales and donationsduring the Town Hall meeting, over $4000 was raised for the PACduring the weekend!! Avery big THANK YOU to everyone whoparticipated - item donors, bidders and contributors.

The Conference's success isdue largely to the efforts oftheConference Committee- Colleen McQuillan, Scott Schultz, JayLamble, Kelli Koga, Paula Eppenstein and Education DivisionDirector Patti Naylor. Thanks so much to these members for alltheir hard work. And mark your calendars for Fall Conference2002, October 25-27 in Collinsville, IL. Don't miss it! jV

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District Election Results(available at press time):

NORTHERN:

Tina Jonas, Chair

Jeff Damaschke, Vice Chair

Karen Noga, Secretary

CENTRAL:

Chris Dillon, ChairSharon Keller, Treasurer

SOUTHERN:

Tom Dibadj, ChairTom English, Vice Chair

Kevin Tenpenny, Secretary/Treasurer

WESTERN:

Tricia Saylor, ChairMichelle Ogryzek, Vice Chair

Karen Walter, Secretary

IPTA Election Resultscontinuedfrom page I

In other election results, Mary Ziomek, PT, MBA hasbeen elected to the Ethics Committee and Patricia Naylor,PT,MS will jointheNominating Committee. Elected intofour slots as At-Large Delegates are Tim Caruso, PT,MBA; Peter McMenamin, PT, OCS; ColleenMcQuiUan, PT; and Tina Jonas, PT, MS.

IPTAextends congratulations to its newofficer-elects,and expresses gratitude to all who consented to run ascandidates in this election. Thank you for your willingnessto serve.

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Fall Conference 2001

Poster AbstractsThe Relationshipbetween Modified Sphygmomanometer Values and Biomechanical Assessment of PelvicTiltandHip Angleduring Kendall's LegLoweringTestofAbdominal Muscle Strength

Brian Staniszewski, BS; JessicaMozes, BS;SteveTippett, PhD,PT,SCS,ATC

Background and Purpose: Muscle strength assessment oftheabdominal muscleshas received much attention since strongabdominals have been shown to increase spinal stability. Theobjective ofthis study is to evaluate the reliability and validity ofKendall's testforlower abdominal muscle strength byquantifyingcorrelations between angles obtained by an examiner, using Kendall'sprotocol, and angles determined using kinematic video motionanalysis and by quantifying correlations between video angles andpressure readings obtained byamodified sphygmomanometer.Subjects &Methods: Subjects consisted of15 men and 15women, ages 18-25. Subjects performed adouble straight leg-lowering test utilizing Kendall's muscle grading scale. The pointatwhich the subject was no longer able to maintain aposteriorpelvic tilt determined the final angle that was recorded andcompared to the video analysis. Akinematic video motionanalysis device was utilized to determine the exact angle ofbothlegs to the plinth at the time the anterior pelvic tilt occurred. Anadapted sphygmomanometer was also used to record anoticeablechange in pressure created by the position ofthe pelvis.Results: Pearson Product Correlation Coefficients (r)were determined and high correlation was established between angles observed by an examiner for repeat trials (r=.983), between the meanofangles observed by an examiner and the mean ofangles determined by video motion analysis (r=.804), and between angles determinedby video motion analysis for repeat trials (r=.492, p=.05).Discussion &Conclusion: Manual muscle tests are valuabletools for assessing and tracking patient function and progressionHowever, to prove as useful tools these tests have to be bothreliable and valid. Theresults of this study suggest that anexaminer can reliably and accurately assess leg position utilizingKendall's leg lowering test as determined by video analysis.

Using Structured Clinical Experiences as aMeans toStandardize Student Learning and PerformanceAssessment

Barredo, R. Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL.

Purpose: The study describes how the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Kaskaskia College utilized and applied researchinformation on structured clinical experiences as a teaching toolto standardize student learning andperformance assessment.

Description: Priortotheir first full-time clinical internship,students took turns in the in-house clinic. Since experience in thein-house clinic depended on thenumber, variety, andfrequency ofpatients, student learning became uneven and inconsistent.Performance assessment also became subjective and inaccurate.To address these, the faculty engaged in research on standardizedlearning andassessment. Theresult wasthedevelopment ofstructured clinical encounters using standardized patients andspecific performance criteria.

Summary: Theprogram pilot-tested thestructured clinicalexperiences during the recent academic year. The most tangibleresult ofthis exercise was the development ofclinical casescenarios withaccompanying performance criteria forexpectedstudent competencies. Formatively, theperformance criteriaserved as a teaching tool highlighting student strengths andweaknesses. Summatively, theperformance criteria served astheassessmenttool used in evaluating student performance. Theprocess ofdeveloping the clinical encounters yielded collateralbenefits, including increased collaboration among the faculty,focused training ofthe simulated patients, and immediate andmeaningful feedback onstudent performance.Importance: Structured clinical experiences could be ausefultool to standardize student learning and performanceassessment. Care must be taken when developingthe casescenarios in order to focus the clinical encounteron thecompetencies students are expected to learn and apply.

PhysicalTherapy Program Applicant SurveyJohn, Demetra. University ofIllinois atChicago. Chicago, IL.

Purpose: The purpose is to present the design and use ofamailsurvey ofthe applicants who were offered admission to aphysical therapy entry-level program.Description: The survey was designed in order to explore theimpressions formed by these applicants in the application process,reasons for choosing toenroll inthe program, orreasons fordeclining the program offer and choosing to enroll in anotherprogram.

Summary: The survey was designed using principles ofsurveydesign including content identification; question development andwriting; question ordering; booklet formatting and design; andcover letter design. Content was determined by review oftheliterature onfactors important tophysical therapy applicants',choices ofprogram, as well as program faculty and admissioncoordinator expertise. Question development and writing;question ordering; and booklet formatting and design were basedon tested and published recommendations for mail survey design.Both close-ended and limited open-ended questions were used.The design included minimal demographics to maintain the valueofresponses received while maintaining the confidentiality ofrespondents. The survey will be mailed each year to all applicantsto the entry-level program who were offered admission.

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Importance: With thedecline inthe number ofqualifiedapplicants to physical therapy programs, andthecompetition forstrongcandidates in certain regions of the country, the results ofthis survey could aidin thedevelopment of a marketing plan, andmayalso assist in the development of targeted recruitmentstrategies. The design and contentof this survey could be usedand modified byother physical therapy educational programs.

A Model for Learning and Applying TherapeuticStrengthening

Tenpenny, J.K. Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL.

Purpose: This model has evolvedintoa tool that presents firsttime learners andexperienced clinicians witha logical sequencefor applying therapeutic strengthening based on all manualmuscle testing strength grades. Many experienced cliniciansdevelop the anecdotal sense of applying therapeuticstrengthening, but often only after an extensive period of trialand error. Someconsider therapeutic strengtheningmore of anart than a science. More established and accepted models forstrengthening include DeLorme and Oxford, each standard forphysical therapy curriculum. These techniques are limited toresistance training, and do not appear to address individuals withless than fair strength. Another of the great obstacles for newlearners of therapeutic exercise is that thereseemsto be so manyvariables to address, but little consistent and linear reasoning.This model illustrates the logical, evidence-based, application oftherapeutic strengthening.

Description: The model utilizes standard flow chart symbols toillustrate the decision-making process for selecting andprogressing therapeutic strengthening. The model diverges forusefulness into a horizontalplane of motion and an anti-gravityplane, to align with manual muscle testing techniques. Themodelis divided into a progression, from a lack ofvoluntarycontraction, to normal strength without contractile weakness.The first axiom of this model is that strengthening requires theapplication of the overload principle. The second, thatinappropriate resistance will delay strength gains, increasetrauma, or contribute to poor patterns of movement. It does notaddress repetitions, duration, speed of movement, or availablerange. These are each important factors in therapeutic exerciseomitted from this model for reliability and handiness.

Summary: This model is a result ofmore than ten years ofclinical practice, and more than six years teaching therapeuticstrengthening in a Physical Therapist Assistant program. It issupported by current and established literature on therapeuticexercise principles. Based on clinical and didactic observations,this model represents the current evidence of physical therapyfor therapeutic strengthening.

Importance: Academic andclinical applications of thismodelhave resulted in an increase in comprehension andeffectivenessin applying and progressing a person through therapeuticstrengthening.

The Effectivenessof Aquatic Physical Therapy inChildren With Neurological Disorders: A LiteratureReview

JenniferKass, SPT& Nancy Nuzzo, PT, PhD

The purpose of this special interest poster is to provideinformation on the useof aquatic therapyon children withneurological disorders. A literature reviewevaluating theeffectivenessof pediatric aquatic therapy based on availableresearch was developed. Specific advantageous characteristicsinclude the buoyancy of water helping initiatemovementevenwhen the neuromuscular system is unable to moveagainstgravity. The high viscosity of water provides resistance forstrengthening throughout the entire range of motion making overstress exercise nearly impossible. Also, there is greater heattransfer in water than in air, which reduces spasticityand otherinvoluntary movements. Hydrostatic pressure provides sensoryinput to both exteroceptors and proprioceptors as well asincreased lung, and respiratory muscle pressure. In addition,childrenare able to perform movements in the water they areunable to do on land. This literature review provideda guide totreatment applications as well as research supporting aquatictherapy.

This poster shows pictures of children with a range ofneurological disorders including spina bifida, agenesis of thecorpus callosum, spinal muscular atrophy, and cerebral palsy.The children are participating in various movements involvingstrengthening, stretching, and functional activities. This posteralso describes outcomes of aquatic therapy.

This research has shown that overall aquatic therapy haspositive outcomes. Children with neurological disorders aretypically unable to participate in endurance and respiratorybuilding activities that normal children do. Many of the activitiesof aquatic therapy are able to specifically address this issue. X~

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Dinner With a PhysicalTherapy LegendRicardo Fernandez, MHS, PT, OCS

• A cup ofgumbo soup: $3.25.

• Onesmallfilet: $24.95.

• Dinner with the legendaryFlorence Kendall PT, FAPTA:PRICELESS.

Some things money can'tbuy... and some things are

gifts. Mrs. Kendall is a pricelessgift to many physical therapistsas individuals and to our profession as a whole.

Florence Kendall, PT, FAPTA was in Chicago to teach a two-daycourse titled "Posture and Pain: Alignment Faults and MuscleImbalance" on November 2nd and 3rd. There were 38 physical therapists and physical therapist assistants present at the seminar. Manyleft with autographed books, precious photos with Florence, "new"knowledge, and a feeling of pride in being a physical therapist.Florence answered every question, signed every autograph item,and touched everyone at the course.

The day started out with an oral quiz from Florence. Unfortunately, she was embarrassed to learn that no one in the audienceused a plumb line to assess posture. She should have been upset

(l-r) Ricardo Fernandez, FlorenceKendall,and PhyllisLevine

at our poor manual muscle testing techniques, poor serratusanterior muscle strength, and especially disturbed at our weaklower abdominals. But instead, she offered a warm laugh, a gentlepat on the head, and many other kind words of encouragement.

I have been a huge fan of Florence Kendall since I first met her in1995. I first heard her speak on the history of women's clothes at theCSM in Reno in 1995. I also have had the memorable opportunityof bringing my student to her to be quizzed on manual muscle testing only to be asked, "How many nerves are motor only?" She hassigned more manual muscle testing and physical therapy paraphernalia for me than she should have. So when I heard she was comingto Chicago I wrote her a letter and invited her out to dinner. She accepted and I was able to take her out after the class with two formerstudents and my mentor Phyllis Levine, PT. We all had a wonderfultime at dinner and we were truly honored to share the evening withher. She is a terrific inspiration to me personally and to our profession as a whole. I feel truly blessed to be a physical therapist eachtime I have the opportunity to reach out and help someone in need.

When I think of Florence and all she has done, I see the beautifulpotential of what can be achieved with love, attention to detail,hard work, and dedication. I am thankful for her service to our profession and for continuing to educate our young physical therapistson manual muscle testing, posture, and pain. But most importantly,I thank her for guiding us on how to be a true professional. Anyone who has met Florence will tell you how special she is. All ofher great accomplishments pale in comparison to her beneficence.She has given so much of her self to our profession.

I wish every physical therapist would take the time to thankthose special people in our profession who make us proud to callourselves physical therapists. We have many outstandingphysical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and studentsto be thankful for. Many are truly PRICELESS. fT

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Student SIG Bulletin

"FIT-FOR-ME": Creating An EducationalProgram For Breast Cancer Survivors

Christine Puccio, SPT

Northwestern University

As I sat in class following faculty presentations in the fall oflast year, I couldn't help but wonder which research project

I would be a part of throughout my doctoral education atNorthwestern. The ergonomics group? The anatomy dissectorgroup? The exercise compliance group or the pediatricsdevelopment group?

Althoughthese were all intriguing to me, I, along with fivefellow classmates and two faculty preceptors, chose a differentroute. For the next two and a half years, we would devote ourtime to developing and presenting an interactive educationalprogramregarding exercise, specifically geared towards breastcancer survivors. This program, entitled "FIT-FOR-ME" waspresented to three Chicagoland Y-Me (of the YWCA) breastcancer support groups.

Breast cancer continues to have a large impact on both thephysical andpsychological well-being of thousands of women.An estimated one in every eight women in the United States willdevelop breast cancerwithinher lifetime.1 Because of advances indiagnosis and treatment, these women are both being diagnosed atanearlierageand livinglonger.' As we learnedfrom ourextensiveliterature search and needs assessment, many breast cancersurvivors perceive littlesupportfromthemedical communityregarding exercise. Thisis important to recognize because theinitial treatment of breast cancer, whether it be surgery or radiationtherapy, mayresult in a decreased use of the involved upperextremity. Thus, wefuture andcurrent health carepractitionersmustidentify this increased need and takea morecomprehensiveapproach in the treatment of this patientpopulation.

Thegoal of"FIT-FOR-ME" is to increase awareness about theneed formobility, strength, and aerobic endurance, and toencourage breast cancer survivors to lead moreactive, fulfillinglives. Our intent is to instill confidence in survivors and to deliverthe message that inactivity is not a consequence of breastcancer.

The handouts, demonstrations, and discussions within ourprogram addressed issues such as benefitsof exercise, barrierstoexercise andstrategies to overcomethem,exerciseparameters andprecautions as wellas the relationship between lymphedema andactivity. Theprogram was designed to be interactive, withparticipants creating theirownindividualized exercise "programs".Frequency, intensity (including target HR&RPE), andduration forvarying types of exerciseas well as short-term goalsweredetermined for each individual. The worksheet format we used

enabled participants to take awaymuch morefrom oureducationalprogram than ourwords anda listof helpful resources. Eachpresentation sparked an even exchange of questions and valuableinformation between the presenters and the participants.

The "FIT-FOR-ME" synthesis group. Rear(l-r): Sally Edelsherg,Christine Puccio, Michelle Miller, Antoinette Sander. Front (l-r):

Amanda Holt, Susan Hardin, Chrissi Kukla, AudreyTurner.

Currently, the program is being evaluated for its effectiveness.Some ofthe participants' comments were that the program was"upbeat" and "empowering" and that they appreciated that wewere able to promote wellness without a lot of disclaimersand"buts" that often maintain breast cancer survivors within exercise

confines. We hope to create an informative brochure summarizingthekeypointsof the"FIT-FOR-ME"programto distribute to areahealth care practitioners. As a woman who lost her mother tobreast cancer, I feel this information will be extremely beneficial tothe special survivors in all ofour lives. (V

1American Cancer Society, 2000

Physical TherapySupervisor and PhysicalTherapistsBarrington OrthopedicSpecialists and Sports

Medicine is seeking a Physical TherapySupervisor and staff physical therapists to work inour new orthopedic outpatient clinic in ElkGrove, Illinois. 3+ years outpatient experiencepreferred. Join our team of 17+rehabprofessionals. We offer a complete benefitspackage. Qualified individuals should forwardtheir resume to: Barrington OrthopedicSpecialists and Sports Medicine, Attn: DianeNewquist, 1030 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201,Hoffman Estates, II 60195 or Fax resume to 847885-0026.

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Member SpotlightThe Chicago Marathon 2001 - AnEvent To Remember

ContributedbyLisa Tubbesing, PT

As themedical volunteers gatheredat the finishlinemedicaltent, the enthusiastic runners began their journey. For the

next two hours weprepared ourselves to bestserve theneeds of therunners, while meeting fellow health professionals. Weprepared thecorrectGatorade-to-water ration, set out supplies, shared stories,taste-tested power bars (cookies and cream isthe best), and waitedinanticipation fortherunners tocross thefinish line.

After the first few runners finished, I entered the medical tent tooffer my help. The inner layout ofthe tent resembled ascene fromM*A*S*H with thegreen cots lined up along thesides of thetentand thesmell of medical supplies intheair. Astherunners came forhelp, Ibegan torealize how extreme ofanevent this was. Manywere assisted by volunteers either holding them upasthey walkedorpushing them in awheelchair. The most common complaintswere: leg cramps, light-headedness, and being cold. I learned veryquickly how the simple movement ofstretching someone's leg byslowly bringing their knee to their chest relieved not only theirphysical pain, but also gave them peace ofmind. Throughout the

Chicago Marathon 2001 VolunteersBeloware IPTA members who volunteeredat the ChicagoMarathon this year... many thanks toKristine Brandelfororganizing the volunteer efforts'.

Cheryl AzarelaKatie Ballman

Micaela Banks

Jeannine Benbrook

Ketki Bhavsar

EmilyBjornstadBrooke Bower

Kristine Brandel

NoalCaraigRich Colosi

Katie Cusack

Jennifer Dianis

Deborah DugganRuth Eccles

Eileen Eviota

ErinFelke

Ricardo Fernandez

Laurie Fesnak

Mietka FranczykLaura Freet

Gia Fruscione

Maria Gerona

Angie GonzalezDonna HagstromIvan HayChristine Jenkinson

Erin JenningsSarah Johnston

Ramon Jugeta, Jr.Jeanette Knill

Meghan KosmanPhilip KushnerMark Lamberson

Joshua LaughlinJulie Laws

Jessica Levine

Jessica Lester

Elizabeth Macari

Andrew Mack

Joy MartinMichelle Miller

Luis Montes

Amy NagelMeg NaultyLinda NogaDevon Parekh

Corey PieperRebecca Powers

Christine Puccio

Abi Rauch

Ryann RobertsParul Shah

SimaShah

TaraSteede

Shane Steele

Teri StergulzJenny TabaoKendra TraceyLisa TubbesingJennifer Weiss

Patrick Weter

Kirstin White

Lysa Zaide

day I continued to offer other servicessuch as massaging soremuscles, encouraging properrehydration and refueling, providingblankets, and educating themin properstretching and deepbreathing techniques.

Itwasan excellent experience to be a partof thesimple, butpowerful interaction between runner andmedical volunteer. Themarathon is a true test ofthe connection between mind, body, andspirit. It is theawareness of thisconnection thatwill enable physicaltherapists to offerthehighest quality of careinanysetting, *r-

QPelctme &Gw oMemberslPhyyCoaV Th&rapO&ti'

Michael CapstickMaria Castillo

Keith ChampenJerry Chua

VirgilDrumgoleJosephine Gonzales

Kyra Klinefelter Havera

Walter Ramos

Ashalata Sharma

Judith Stride

Michael Ulmer

Phyiriocd/ TherapO&t AwOvtcwrfyDarla Maslankiewicz

Alida Anderson

Kimberlee Axelrod

Sarah Bak

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Cattani

Rebecca Connell

Stacey CroccoKimberly Cummings

Eleanore Ducduc

ErinFelke

Krista FergusonElisabeth Frank

Gia Fruncione

AngelaGardnerAmanda Graves

Matthew Green

Emily HallMohamed Hassan

April HoffJames Ibardaloza

Sarah Johnston

Alexess Baldovski

Janet Barker

Stephanie BarksJanique Bierman

Marly CampuzanoNichole DeBoer

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Paula Myers

PT Stud&nty

Nicholas Karashima

Suzanne Kermath

Cindy KoenigMegan Koppenhoefer

Joshua LaughlinJulie Lenza

Andrea Leonard

Jami Levon

Andy LinSheryl Lucero

Sara Mammoser

Cherilyn ManneyCraig MawdsleyAmy Meredith

Maureen Michalski

Aaron Nevdal

Todd Nihiser

Kerry O'DonnellMelissa Payne

Jeanne Peterson

PTA StucL&nty

Juan Diaz

Elisa Dickson

Gloria Dun-

Heather Frickenstein

Keith HopkeStacey Kelso

Carolyn Richardson

Ana Popovic

Kari Pfau

Wyeth PierceAbigail Rauch

Jennifer Romanek

Anna Rzekec

Kelly SallmenDiane Schladt

Raylene SchroederStaci Schwartz

Jaime Sexton

Laura StallingEwa Stos

Carrie Swanson

KatherineThelen

StephanieVodopicHeather Walenga

Jennifer Wanserski

LisaWehrle

Nicole Wolfert

Andrea Woods

Jennifer Wuori

Terry SzczepanskiAllan TaylorAshley WelchHeather White

Sheri Wood

Gloria Wright

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IPTA's Certified Clinical Specialists 2001Below are Illinois Chapter members who have successfully attained clinical specialist certification by the American

Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. An asterisk indicates a member who achieved certification during 2001.CongratulationsSpecialists!

OrthopaedicCertifiedSpecialist

AshrafAbdelhamid, PT, MS, OCSRobert O. Anderson, PT, OCSRebeccaBadgerow, PT, MS, OCSAmy Beckman,PT, OCS* Renuka Bhatia, PT, OCSDavid Black, PT, MS, OCSWilliam Boushie, PT, OCSJohn Campbell, PT, MS, OCSMartin Chadwick, PT, OCSPatrickChapman, PT, MS, OCSMargaretClark, FT, OCSTimothyColeman,PT, MS, OCS* KristoferCooper,PT, OCSJerold Davis, PT, OCSElizabethDodd, PT, PHTY, OCS, DIPORuth Eccles, PT, MHS, OCS* Bridgid Ellingson, PT, OCSJoFasen,PT,OCSRicardo Fernandez, PT, MHS, OCS, CSCS* Jennifer Gilbertson, PT, OCSKayHarbers,PT,OCSJudith Hess, PT, OCSNatalie Hoff, PT, MHS, OCSLisa Hoffinan,PT, OCSEllenHumphrey,PT, MAPT, OCSRobert Johnson, PT, MS, OCS* Aimie Kachingwe, PT, OCS* EdwinKapper,PT, OCSStephenKaschke,PT, OCSFrancis Keating, PT, OCSRichard Kruckeberg, PT, OCSSheri Lake, PT, OCSJayLamble,MS,OCS, NCSMaryLanghenry,PT, OCSSteveLayer, FT, OCSMaria Cuevas Marcus, PT, OCS* Shauna Mckenzie, PT, OCSPeter McMenamin, FT, OCSGregory Monson, PT, OCSDavid Moss, PT, OCSMargaretNaulty,PT, OCSKenneth Olson, PT, OCS, MScMehana Osman, PT, OCS* GregoryPaprocki,PT, OCSDonna Parise,PT, OCS

* DouglasPhalen, PT, OCS

Robert Reif, PT, MS, OCSEric Sacia,PT, OCSDavid Scalzitti, PT, MS, OCSLisa Schwarz,PT, OCS* Daphne Scott, PT, OCSPhillip Sparacino, PT, OCSKaren Stevens, PT, MS, OCSChristine Streed, PT, MHS, OCSBrent Swartzlander, PT, MBA, OCS* Tina Vandenbroucke, PT, OCSAnn Vendrely, PT, MS, OCS*TomaszWala,PT,OCSJaney Wilding, PT, MS, OCS* Holly Wilkinson, PT, OCSMary Wills, PT, MHS, OCS

Geriatric CertifiedSpecialistMary Rose Aquino, PT, GCS* Lisa Burkhardt, PT, GCSLinda Crews, PT, MHS, GCS* Carina Edling,PT, GCS* Helen Gretz,PT, GCSJoseph Koley,PT, GCSChristine Ellen Largo, PT, GCSPaulMcKoy,PT,MS,GCSDorothy Peters, PT, GCSFrances Wedge, PT, GCS

Neurologic Certified SpecialistJennifer Bohn, FT, NCSMargaretBunch,PT,MBA,MPH,NCSJay Lamble,PT, MS,OCS,NCSJeanne McCoy, PT, MS, NCSJennifer Reft, PT, NCS

Donald Straube, PT, NCS

Sports Certified SpecialistDaniel Bryan, FT, SCSJames Buskirk, PT, SCSLaurie DeSort, FT, SCSDavid Diers,PT, SCS* Michael Huffman, PT, SCSMichael Kordecki, PT, SCSPatrick Sasser.PT, SCSBruce Schellhammer, PT, MHS, SCS, ATCStevenTippett,PT, PhD,SCS,ATC

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CardiopulmonaryCertifiedSpecialistDonna Frownfelter, PT, MA, CCS

PediatricCertified SpecialistKaren Aukland, PT, PCSStacy Bauer, PT, PCSCarol Bettendorf, PT, PCSKaren Blackwell, PT, PCSElizabeth Brannen, PT, MS, PCSMichelle Bulanda, PT, MS, PCS* Mary Carter, PT, PCSDonna Cech, PT, MS, PCSJane De Giovanni, PT, MHS, PCSTeresa Danuta Filipiak, PT, PCS* Ann Flanagan, PT, PCSVirginia Girten,PT, PCSPatricia Johnson, PT, MOT, PCSSue-Ann Kim, PT, PCSEarl Martin, PT, MS, PCSPatricia Matras-Nootbaar, PT, PCSMargaret Mizera, PT, PCSMary Murney,PT, PCSMaria Pesavento, PT, PCSPatricia Pinski,PT, PCSJoanne Pygon, PT, PCSMary Rahlin.PT, PCS* Rebecca Randolph, PT, PCSPhyllis Rowland, PT, PCSRenee Rowley, PT, PCS*AdrianaSilva,PT,PCSCeline Skertich, PT, MS, PCSPatriciaVinaja,PT, PCSJaneVogel,FT,MS,PCSCelina Wise, PT, PCSMaryClark Wyler,PT, PCSLaura Zawacki, PT, MS, PCS

Ifyou are an IPTA member with clinicalspecialist certification whose name is notlisted here, please contact the ChapterOffice. £7"

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Reporting Violations

of PT Practice and

Ethical Standards

Cindy D. Baldwin

ExecutiveDirector, IPTA

The Chapter Office occasionally receives inquiries abouthow to respond upon discovering a possible practice or

ethicalviolationby a physical therapist or physical therapistassistant. While this is fortunately a very infrequent issue, itrequires seriousattention. Potentialviolations must bereportedto the appropriate authorities in order to protectpatients, othertherapists(includingyourself),and thepractice of physicaltherapy itself.

Practice Violations

Asplaced into effect with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDPR),the IllinoisPhysicalTherapyPractice Act defines the legal scope of practice for physicaltherapists andphysicaltherapist assistants licensed inIllinois. All PTs and PTAs are strongly urged to becomefamiliar with the language of the Practice Act; a copy canbe retrieved from the IPTA's membership directory, fromourwebsite (www.ipta.org) or from the websiteof theIDPR (www.dpr.state.il.us). As a licensed PT or PTA, it isyour legal obligation notonlytopractice inaccordance withthe Act,but also to report violationsof the Act by anotherPTor PTA- or risk havingyour own licensejeopardizedby, ineffect,aidinga violation!

TheIDPR isresponsible for receiving andresponding tocomplaints about alleged Practice Actviolations. Toreporta violation of the PracticeAct, you may file a complaintinwriting using theform provided onpage17,or file online atthe IDPR's website.

Ethical Violations

Among thebenefits of membership in the APTA is itsimplementation oftheCode ofEthics, which sets additionalstandards for members. The Physical Therapist Guide forProfessional Conduct includes the Code of Ethics for PTmembers; PTA members are boundby the Standards ofEthical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant as theyappear inthe Guide for Conduct ofthe Affiliate Member.(These documents are printed in the Member Directory andare also available by request from the Chapter Office.)

The language in these codes is binding for all APTA members. Likewise, when an APTA member is suspected ofviolating any part ofthe Code ofEthics, individuals can -and should - report such a violation.

An ethical complaint should be filed in writing; a copy ofanIPTA ethical complaint form is provided on page 18. TheChapter President initially reviews the complaint to determine ifthe alleged behavior constitutes an ethical violation.If it is assessed as such, the matter is forwarded to theChapter Ethics Committee for investigation leading to eitherdismissal ofthe complaint or recommendation to the APTAEthics and Judicial Committee for disciplinary action (reprimand, probation, suspension or expulsion). While respondents may appeal any decisions, the final decision rests withthe APTA Board of Directors.

Ifyou are faced with the difficult decision of reporting aviolation and would like some guidance, you as a member ofthe APTA/IPTA have another valuable benefit: access to

knowledgeableresources within the Association to offercounsel about the issue as you consider your actions.Remember that when standards of practice and/or ethicsare violated, much may be at stake... and if you are aware,it is your responsibility to take action.

<*This article was originally published in the

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PT Priority - December 2001;

ETHICAL COMPLAINT FORMIllinois Physical Therapy Association

This form is intended toassist individuals who wish toreport an instance ofsuspected ethical violation bya member ofthe AmericanPhysical Therapy Association. Please indicate which Principle/Standard from thePhysical Therapist Guide for ProfessionalConduct/Code ofEthics orGuide for Conduct ofthe Affiliate Member/Standards ofEthical Conduct for thePhysicalTherapistAssistant you have concerns about orbelieve isbeing violated. (Please refer to the individual documents for further specifics.)

Physical Therapist Guide forProfessional Conduct

•Code ofEthics*

Guide for Conduct of the Affiliate Member• Standards ofEthical Conduct

for the Physical Therapist Assistant •

1) Physical therapists respect the rights and dignityof allindividuals.

2) Physicaltherapistscomply with the laws and regulationsgoverning the practice ofphysical therapy.

3) Physical therapists accept responsibility for the exercise ofsoundjudgment.

4) Physical therapists maintain and promote high standards forphysical therapist practice, education and research.

5) Physical therapists seek remuneration for their services thatis deserved and reasonable.

6) Physical therapists provide accurate information to theconsumer about the profession and about those servicesthey provide.

7) Physical therapists accept the responsibility to protect thepublic and the profession from unethical, incompetent, orillegalacts.

8) Physical therapists participate in efforts to address thehealth needs of the public.

1) Physical therapist assistants provide services under thesupervision of a physical therapist.

2) Physical therapist assistants respect the rights and dignityofall individuals.

3) Physical therapist assistants maintain and promote highstandards in the provision ofservices, giving the welfare ofpatients their highest regard.

4) Physical therapist assistants provide services within thelimits ofthe law.

5) Physical therapist assistants make those judgments that arecommensurate with their qualifications as physicaltherapist assistants.

6) Physical therapist assistants accept the responsibility toprotect the public and the profession from unethical,incompetent, or illegal acts.

Please describe the situation in sufficient detail using additionalspace as needed.

YourName: Date:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: day. evening. E-mail:

Completed forms should be labeled CONFIDENTIAL and forwarded to the IPTA President at the IPTA Chapter Office, 1010 Jorie Blvd. Suite 134, OakBrook, IL, 60S23. If the IPTA President feels there is sufficient reason to proceed with an investigation, the information will be forwarded to the currentEthics Committee Chairperson.

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PT Priority - December 2001

Rush Arthritis and Orthopedics InstitutePresents

Total Hip and Knee Forum

for the Physical TherapistContemporary Advances inHip and Knee Arthroplasty

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2002

Time: 8:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m.

Location: Hyatt at University VillageChicago, IL

(Adjacent to Rush PresbyterianSt. Luke's Medical Center)

Course Tuition:

$125.00 for PTs and PTAs

$ 50.00 for PT and PTA Students

Key Speakers:

Richard A. Berger, MDMary Langhenry, PT, OCSMitchell B. Sheinkop, MD

Therapists completing this course willbe listed on the approved Total JointArthroplasty (TJA) Rehab Provider Listavailable to referring orthopaedicsurgeons, nurse case managers, and

insurance companies.

To register or for more information,please contact

Rehab Connections, Inc.

at 708-301-7576

l)sddU*i~Submissions toDatehne should besent tothe IPTA Chapter Office.Inclusions in thecalendar areasspace permits andareat thediscretion ofthe editor. Priority isgiven toIPTA events. Cost perlisting is $25 for non-IPTA events.

DECEMBER

4 IPTAWestern District MeetingLocation: IPMR - SeniorWorld,Peoria, DLTune: 6:30p.m.Speaker: Larry Miller on Stroke RehabContact: KarenWalter, (309)836-1616ore-mail

DR-Walter@wiu.edu

6 IPTAWestCentralDistrict MeetingLocation: PassavantArea Hospital, Jacksonville, IL

6 McKenzie Method: PartA:The LumbarSpineInstructor: Dana Greene

Location: Columbus Medical Pavilion

2515N.ClarkSL,Chicago,IL60614Contact: Cindy Butler, (800) 635-8380

JANUARY

26 IPTA Leadership RetreatLocation: St. Joseph OSF,Bloomington,IL

FEBRUARY

1-3 Favorable Influences for UE Function:An Introduction to PNF

Instructor: Kathy Longenecker Rust, MS, OTRLocation: Madison, WIContact: Favorable Influences for Function

(608) 249-8557

e-mail dld2pnf@netscape.net

20-24 APTA2002 CombinedSections MeetingLocation: Boston, MAContact: APTA, (800) 999-APTA orwww.apta.org

22-24 Enhancing Function forChildren withQuadriplegicCerebral PalsyInstructor: Linda Kleibhan, PT & Gail Ritchie, OTR/LLocation: Chicago Suburbs, ILContact: Kids In Motion, Inc.

4721 W. Midlothian Tpke., Suite 25Crestwood, IL 60445Renee Rowley or Margie Mizera(708) 371-7007

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vVoundation forPhysical Therapy

Join your colleagues throughout the countryto support the PT Cruiser Raffle that willculminate on February 23, 2002 at CSM in Boston. Because of the generosity ofcorporate sponsors, all funds raised by the raffle will go directly to support the

Foundation for Physical Therapy's mission. This is a rare opportunity to win a Chrysler2002 Limited Edition PT Cruiser while supporting research for the profession.

The 100% tax deductible suggested donation of $25for one entry or 5 entries for $100.For raffle tickets, call the IPTA Chapter Office at (800) 552-IPTAor contact the Foundationat PTCruiserRaffle@apta.ora. or at 800-999-2782, ext. 8904. You need not be present toWIN!

Illinois Physical Therapy Association1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 134

Oak Brook, IL 60523

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