New York Physical Therapy Association

Hammouda Soliman PT, DPT, NYPTA’s Member Spotlight for November is man of hard work and integrity. He has spent his life’s work in service to others - a principle that he learned early on from his parents. He learned at a young age that life should not be centered around oneself, but rather in service to others. After emigrating from Egypt and getting a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Hammouda developed a passion for treating the geriatric population. As NYPTA's Brooklyn/Staten Island Chapter Director, Hammouda’s time, insight, and experiences have been a valuable resource for the Chapter. Read more:

Can’t wait! NYPTA’s fifth course in our monthly continuing education presentations will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at 9:00 am. This presentation, Evidence-Based Examination and Management of Neurologic Fatigue, is a three-hour session presented by Stefanie DiCarrado, PT, DPT, Evan T. Cohen, PT, MA, PhD, Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc and Michael Zervas, PT, DPT. This course will focus on evidence-based examination and management of fatigue in individuals with neurolog...ic pathology. A brief review of the problem fatigue presents for both the patient and the physical therapist will demonstrate to the listeners the importance of fatigue recognition and intervention. Pathophysiology and prevalence of fatigue will be briefly presented for common neurologic diagnoses. The multifactorial nature of fatigue and the many ways it can be defined and recognized will be presented so participants can incorporate fatigue pattern recognition into their reasoning process. The course will present a clinical reasoning framework to organize and classify the different presentations and causes of fatigue to aide clinicians in navigating the complexities of neurologic fatigue. See more

NYPTA’s fifth course in our monthly continuing education presentations will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at 9:00 am. This presentation, Evidence-Based Examination and Management of Neurologic Fatigue, is a three-hour session presented by Stefanie DiCarrado, PT, DPT, Evan T. Cohen, PT, MA, PhD, Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc and Michael Zervas, PT, DPT. This course will focus on evidence-based examination and management of fatigue in individuals with neurologic pathology.... A brief review of the problem fatigue presents for both the patient and the physical therapist will demonstrate to the listeners the importance of fatigue recognition and intervention. Pathophysiology and prevalence of fatigue will be briefly presented for common neurologic diagnoses. The multifactorial nature of fatigue and the many ways it can be defined and recognized will be presented so participants can incorporate fatigue pattern recognition into their reasoning process. The course will present a clinical reasoning framework to organize and classify the different presentations and causes of fatigue to aide clinicians in navigating the complexities of neurologic fatigue. See more

Here’s your chance to attend NYPTA’s fourth course in the monthly continuing education presentations held on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at 9:00 am. This presentation, PT Management for Patients with Pain, is a four-hour session presented by Adam Rufa, PT, DPT, PhD & Michelle Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS. Focus is on physical therapist management to maximize outcomes for patients with pain. This will include the practical application of pain neuropsychology in physical therapy prac...tice. An overview of pain neurophysiology, including peripheral, central, and psychological factors will be provided to help participants integrate current pain science knowledge into practice. Participants will learn a mechanistic classification system that will help guide the examination, evaluation, and treatment of patients with pain. Treatment strategies that integrate traditional interventions performed by PTs, such as exercise and manual therapy, with neuropsychology based interventions, such as education, shared goal setting, and graded exposure, will be reviewed. Register here: See more

Last chance to attend NYPTA’s fourth course in the monthly continuing education presentations held on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at 9:00 am. This presentation, PT Management for Patients with Pain, is a four-hour session presented by Adam Rufa, PT, DPT, PhD & Michelle Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS. Focus is on physical therapist management to maximize outcomes for patients with pain. This will include the practical application of pain neuropsychology in physical therapy practice. A...n overview of pain neurophysiology, including peripheral, central, and psychological factors will be provided to help participants integrate current pain science knowledge into practice. Participants will learn a mechanistic classification system that will help guide the examination, evaluation, and treatment of patients with pain. Treatment strategies that integrate traditional interventions performed by PTs, such as exercise and manual therapy, with neuropsychology based interventions, such as education, shared goal setting, and graded exposure, will be reviewed. Register here: See more

Katie Parrotte, PT, DPT is NYPTA’s member spotlight for October. When you read about Katie’s career, you'll find that she has taken the road less traveled during her PT career and worked in a variety of diverse PT specialties. After many years working as a manual therapist, Katie took a pelvic floor course, which led her to a wonderful career move -- into pelvic floor dysfunctions, where she currently works today as a Clinic Director of Pelvic Health. Take a few minutes and get to learn more about Katie at:

NYPTA’s fourth course in our monthly continuing education presentations will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at 9:00 am. This presentation, PT Management for Patients with Pain, is a four-hour session presented by Adam Rufa, PT, DPT, PhD & Michelle Dolphin, PT, DPT, MS. This course will focus on physical therapist management to maximize outcomes for patients with pain. This will include the practical application of pain neuropsychology in physical therapy practice. A...n overview of pain neurophysiology, including peripheral, central, and psychological factors will be provided to help participants integrate current pain science knowledge into practice. Participants will learn a mechanistic classification system that will help guide the examination, evaluation, and treatment of patients with pain. Treatment strategies that integrate traditional interventions performed by PTs, such as exercise and manual therapy, with neuropsychology based interventions, such as education, shared goal setting, and graded exposure, will be reviewed. Register here: See more

This Is It! The last chance to register for the Schroth-Method Evaluating and Treating Scoliosis a one-hour webinar presented by Sandra Ribeiro, PT, DPT, MSEd on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00pm. This course will focus on Schroth-Method examination and management of Asymmetries evidenced in Scoliosis. A brief review of clinical anatomy and Pathomechanics of Scoliosis. A discussion of the Schroth Method examination, Schroth terminology, and Classification System. The uniqueness of Schroth exercises will be highlighted, as well as a discussion of the manual interventions and therapeutic exercises for postural corrections. The clinical reasoning and the progression of framework of postural variations will be reviewed. To learn more and register:

PT Global Day of Service is a great way to make a difference in the lives of patients and clients in and outside of the clinic. It’s what physical therapy is all about. Join your fellow NYPTA PT, PTA and student members from across the state and, in fact, the World on Saturday, October 10, 2020, or throughout October (APTA’s National Physical Therapy Month) to participate in a day of service that gives back to the community. Your event or activity can be submitted for the Golden Goniometer Award. Learn more at:

Don’t miss the 3rd course of NYPTA’s continuing education webinar series will be held on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This presentation, Schroth-Method Evaluating and Treating Scoliosis, is a one-hour session presented by Sandra Ribeiro, PT, DPT, MSEd. This course will focus on Schroth-Method examination and management of Asymmetries evidenced in Scoliosis. A brief review of clinical anatomy and Pathomechanics of Scoliosis. A discussion of the Schroth Method exa...mination, Schroth terminology, and Classification System. The uniqueness of Schroth exercises will be highlighted, as well as a discussion of the manual interventions and therapeutic exercises for postural corrections. The clinical reasoning and the progression of framework of postural variations will be reviewed. This course is intended for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students with varying years of clinical experience. The concepts and principles covered will benefit all participants and enable them to translate this information immediately into clinical practice. To learn more and register: See more

Roger Herr, PT, MPA has a been a NYPTA member for 19 years. After graduating from New York University, Roger started working for a large well-known medical center while also continuing his education and getting a Master's degree in Public Administration. Roger’s commendable work ethic is inspired by his hard-working veterinarian parents who own their own practice. Roger feels that he is fortunate to be able to continue working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read how he shares his experience in working in the new normal and offers sage advice to his fellow PTs. Read more: https://www.nypta.org//Member-Spotlight-on-Roger-Herr-PT-M

NYPTA’s third course in our monthly continuing education webinar series will be held on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This presentation, Schroth-Method Evaluating and Treating Scoliosis, is a one-hour session presented by Sandra Ribeiro, PT, DPT, MSEd. This course will focus on Schroth-Method examination and management of Asymmetries evidenced in Scoliosis. A brief review of clinical anatomy and Pathomechanics of Scoliosis. A discussion of the Schroth Method examination, Schroth terminology, and Classification System. The uniqueness of Schroth exercises will be highlighted, as well as a discussion of the manual interventions and therapeutic exercises for postural corrections. The clinical reasoning and the progression of framework of postural variations will be reviewed. To learn more and register:

Last Call! Evidence-Based Examination and Management of Rotator Cuff Pathologies, a four-hour webinar presentation on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9am 1pm by Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Fellow American Academy Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. This course will focus on evidence-based examination and management of rotator cuff path...ologies. A brief review of clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder will be presented to help participants incorporate functional anatomy into their reasoning process. Pathomechanics, mechanisms of injury, and surgical procedures will be discussed for rotator cuff tears. Evidence-based features of the examination will be reviewed, as well as a discussion on therapeutic exercises and manual therapy interventions for rotator cuff pathologies. Demonstration of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises while incorporating a clinical reasoning framework will be discussed and showed. Post-operative management strategies will be implemented with a review of protocol-based therapy applied within a patient-centered framework and clinical reasoning process. Learn more and register: See more

Don’t Miss! Evidence-Based Examination and Management of Rotator Cuff Pathologies, a four-hour webinar presentation on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9am 1pm by Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Fellow American Academy Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. This course will focus on evidence-based examination and management of rotator cuff pat...hologies. A brief review of clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder will be presented to help participants incorporate functional anatomy into their reasoning process. Pathomechanics, mechanisms of injury, and surgical procedures will be discussed for rotator cuff tears. Evidence-based features of the examination will be reviewed, as well as a discussion on therapeutic exercises and manual therapy interventions for rotator cuff pathologies. Demonstration of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises while incorporating a clinical reasoning framework will be discussed and showed. Post-operative management strategies will be implemented with a review of protocol-based therapy applied within a patient-centered framework and clinical reasoning process. Learn more and register: See more

APTA's DPT Education is hosting a Virtual Fair on September 8, 2020 from 10 AM to 8 PM to connect prospective physical therapist students to physical therapy programs, on a virtual platform, at a time that is convenient for each participant. This fair will allow you to participate in live chats with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs from across the country. Use the fair to find the best DPT program for you, ask questions from the comfort of your computer, and get tips on how to best prepare for the admissions process. The event is Free. You must register in advance at:

Evidence-Based Examination and Management of Rotator Cuff Pathologies, a four-hour webinar presentation on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9am 1pm by Michael Masaracchio, PT, DPT, PhD Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, Fellow American Academy Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. This course will focus on evidence-based examination and management of rotator cuff pathologies. A b...rief review of clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder will be presented to help participants incorporate functional anatomy into their reasoning process. Pathomechanics, mechanisms of injury, and surgical procedures will be discussed for rotator cuff tears. Evidence-based features of the examination will be reviewed, as well as a discussion on therapeutic exercises and manual therapy interventions for rotator cuff pathologies. Demonstration of manual therapy and therapeutic exercises while incorporating a clinical reasoning framework will be discussed and showed. Post-operative management strategies will be implemented with a review of protocol-based therapy applied within a patient-centered framework and clinical reasoning process. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/2P2I6Na See more

This is it! The last day to sign up for the one hour webinar on Assessing Fall Risk & Progression to Reactive Outcome Measures presented by JJ Mowde-Tinney, a nationally recognized speaker in the physical therapy profession at 7PM on 7/23/2020. This one-hour webinar will focus on two components. One aspect will provide the most up-to-date information on the CDC's recommendation for identifying someone at a fall risk. In addition, a range of references will be provided that will support a comprehensive assessment of your patient's risk including the use of a fall calculator and references for educational handouts. Register now: