APTA Iowa

Today is National Onion Ring Day...and it's putting us in the Iowa State Fair spirit! 🧅🍟

Before you grab your favorite fried foods, stop by and see us at the Farm Bureau Park! We'll be offering free blood pressure assessments and balance tests to fairgoers.

DATE: Friday, August 14
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Join the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) in Minneapolis for the 2026 Annual Conference from September 17–19!

This clinician-focused conference brings the neuro PT community together to advance knowledge translation, highlight clinically relevant scientific evidence, and strengthen practice through connection.

Registration is now open!

In-person registration also includes access to on-demand sessions, so you can continue learning even after the event ends.

Learn more: https://vist.ly/58arp

Join us in welcoming our newest members! 👋We're glad you're here.

Eden Grace Adams, SPT
Leah M Becker
Russell Byrne, PT
Hannah C Chesnut, SPT
Emma Droog, SPT
Christopher Robert Hanfelt, PT, ATC
Valerie Herbst, DPT
Tara Kaiser, DPT
Brandee J Koedam, DPT
Kendell MacDonald
Kali J Nelson, SPT
Natalie Orr, SPT
Isabella A Skay, DPT
Sydney Stearns
Kevin Lloyd Swanson, PT
Stefanie Swinton
Ross Thorson, SPT
Eli Van Bemmel, SPT

Reminder: APTA House of Delegates Town Hall

Date: Monday, June 15 | 7:00-8:00 PM

Session Objectives:
1) Review and discuss the Motion Concepts being presented at the House Of Delegates in 2026

2) Allow for members to voice their approval, disapproval, or thoughts on the proposed motions

3) Education on the process for a motion and the concept from start to finish

Register: https://vist.ly/57ez2

Congratulations to Shane M. McClinton, the recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)'s 2026 Outstanding Research Award! 🏆

APTA House of Delegates Town Hall

Date: Monday, June 15 | 7:00-8:00 PM

Session Objectives:
1) Review and discuss the Motion Concepts being presented at the House Of Delegates in 2026

2) Allow for members to voice their approval, disapproval, or thoughts on the proposed motions

3) Education on the process for a motion and the concept from start to finish

Register: https://vist.ly/56hb5

Congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates in PT and PTA programs across Iowa! 🎓🎉

We're so excited for your contributions to the future of our profession. We know you'll do great things!

'Last month, I had the opportunity to step outside of my daily clinical routine and into two days of advocacy when I traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the American Physical Therapy Association’s Capitol Hill Day.

"The two-day experience was energizing and deeply meaningful. I joined more than 250 other physical therapy professionals from across the country to help shape the future of our profession and patient care."

Read the full article from Kerri Hurning, APTA Iowa Federal Affairs Liaison, on our blog!

Member Article: From Clinician to Advocate APTA Iowa serves its membership and the public with excellence and integrity by advancing and promoting the practice of physical therapy through the coordination of advocacy, education and resources.

Volunteer with us at the Iowa State Fair! 🎢

We're partnering with Farm Bureau to offer free blood pressure assessments and balance tests to fairgoers.

All volunteers will receive a free entrance ticket to the fair, food vouchers, an APTA Iowa t-shirt and a chance to interact with other members and attendees from across the state!

- DATE: Friday, August 14
- SHIFT 1: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- SHIFT 2: 12:00 - 3:30 PM
- SIGN UP: https://vist.ly/53thn

There are only a few volunteer spots left for this year's FUNfitness! Sign up to assist with the education of the Special Olympians on May 22.

Learn more: https://vist.ly/42xye

Register: https://vist.ly/42xyc

FUNfitness (Physiotherapy) FUNfitness is a physiotherapy (physical therapy) screening that examines the flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness of Special Olympics athletes and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dysfunction in any of these areas can result in pain, discomfort, and…