APTA Virginia - formerly VPTA, 5810 Kingstowne Center Drive Ste 120/779, Alexandria, VA (2025)

12/05/2025

These are the final days of the Medbridge Cyber Week offer. Now is the perfect time to give your network one last chance to take advantage of these special deals!

Individual Plans:
$126 off the Premium Plan
$101 off the Education Plan (standard affiliate discount)
+$20 Amazon Gift Card (delivered by 12/9)

Group Plans:
10% off all group plans

12/04/2025

Submissions for the next issue of The Virginian are now open. What’s happening in your world?

Every installment of The Virginian is built on your stories—what you’re working on, thinking about, or celebrating.

What’s new with you and your practice? Have a project update? A reflection on patient care? A book that challenged your thinking? A milestone you or a colleague reached? If it matters to you, it’s probably something other members would love to hear.

We’re accepting submissions for our next issue, and we welcome a wide range of contributions—from personal essays and clinic updates to event recaps, book reviews, and reflections on practice or leadership. We would love to hear what is happening within your group!

Article submissions are due December 11, 2025

Submission Guidelines:
(1) Cite all information sources
(2) Provide complete author identification
(3) Be concise and to the point
(4) Typically be no more than 250 words
(5) Be written in Microsoft Word
(6) Be transmitted as an email attachment(s) to vpta@vpta.org.

We hope to see your byline in the upcoming issue!

11/25/2025

With Gratitude This Thanksgiving: as we begin this holiday week, we want to extend our gratitude to every member here who strengthens our profession and our community. Thank you for your dedication, your advocacy, and the care you bring to patients every day.

We hope the week ahead brings a chance of rest, connection, and time to recharge. We’ll see you with more updates after Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

With Gratitude This Thanksgiving: as we begin this holiday week, we want to extend our gratitude to every member here who strengthens our profession and our community. Thank you for your dedication, your advocacy, and the care you bring to patients every day.

We hope the week ahead brings a chance of rest, connection, and time to recharge. We’ll see you with more updates after Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

In this episode of APTA Orthopedics Podcasts, host (APTA Georgia President) Ben Braxley, PT, DPT and guest APTA Virginia President Emily J. Hawkins, PT, DPT, PhD, explore how orthopedic physical therapists can find community, leadership pathways, and professional identity through APTA chapters, sections, and academies.

They discuss:
- How chapter + academy involvement strengthens ortho identity & community
- How to build sustainable volunteer and leadership pipelines
- How evolving member needs — especially across generations — shape engagement

Whether you’re a student, early-career clinician, or seasoned orthopedic PT, this conversation highlights how getting involved locally and nationally can expand your network, sharpen your skill set, and elevate your impact.

11/20/2025

Throwback Thursday to Fall Summit! Two recipients of our Fall Summit Grant reflected on their time at the Summit. Check out our Blog to get a glimpse of what they experienced.
vpta.org/blog_home.asp?Display=306

11/20/2025

Medbridge is having a Black Friday sale (11/19–11/30)

Individual Plans:
$126 off the Premium Plan
$101 off the Education Plan (standard affiliate discount)
+1 extra month added to all plans

Group Plans:
10% off all group plans

Check out our stories and/or Linktree for the link!

11/19/2025

Check out these shots from our recent Eastern Region event at Sportable! 📸♿

11/18/2025

Curious about Lobby Day??
Not sure what it’s like to meet with legislators or how to prepare? Join an interest meeting to learn what Lobby Day is, why it matters, and how to take part!

We’ll cover what to expect in Richmond, how to connect with your legislators, and why your voice—no matter your role in the profession—makes a difference. Led by Geoff Gunther, State Government Affairs Chair.

📅 Date: December 16
🕕 Time: 8:00–9:00 PM EST

11/14/2025

Join us for this interactive and important session vital for patient safety.
📆 November 18
🕑 8pm EST

Students with disabilities should participate and practice evacuation procedures to the same extent as peers. Each student’s unique needs should be considered in the various potential emergencies that may arise in the school. The student’s school team should implement accommodations and modifications accordingly.

PTs can play an important role in assessing the student’s physical abilities, recommending appropriate accommodations and equipment, assessing the building structure, and training the student and staff on emergency procedures. PTs should work with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 team members, including the family and building administration, to identify the need for a specific emergency plan for students with physical disabilities. PTs can identify a student’s physical needs, appropriate equipment, and provide staff training as part of that plan.

11/13/2025

APTA Virginia is proud to support the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy's national advocacy campaign in support of the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025 (H.R. 4074). This bipartisan bill seeks to expand access to pelvic health physical therapy, ensuring new mothers nationwide receive the care they need to recover, heal, and thrive.

Why It Matters
• Improves postpartum outcomes through timely access to care
• Reduces costly medical interventions for families and the healthcare system
• Creates a healthier start for the next generation of mothers and children

How You Can Help
1. Sign the Letter of Support – Add your organization's name in support of H.R. 4074 to show Congress our fields are united.
2. Share the Survey – Circulate our patient experience survey to gather real-world postpartum data.
3. Spread Awareness – Share campaign graphics, posts, or messages across your communication channels to engage members and their communities.

See The Virginia, Linktree, and/or our stories for links.

11/12/2025

Do state politics matter? We all know that they do, and state politics can have enormous impacts on every aspect of life. Policy decisions at the state level impact the roads you drive on, the schools your children go to, funding for local governance, and funding for social programs. Policy decisions also directly relate to physical therapy through our practice act.

In 2025, significant issues at the federal level tend to be on most individuals’ minds. Because of this, it is easy to forget about how impactful state policy can be to our ability to practice. The PAC is there to help ensure that you are able to practice using the most current knowledge and techniques and ensure that your patients have the best access to your care. Passing good policy is dependent on the legislators who we work with.

Our state legislators are people: people who want to protect the interest of the individuals in their state. Often times, they don’t have all the facts. They also lack time to educate themselves on the nuances of policies such as those in healthcare and their reelection campaigns require funds. The funds that the PAC collects allow us access to these legislators to ensure that they are educated about the interests of our patients and our professionals.

I would like to thank everyone who has given to the PAC, and if you haven’t, or haven’t in a while, please consider donating today. Remember: State politics matter!

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