Ohio Physical Therapy Association

11/21/2025

The 13th Annual Marilyn Mount Case Report Night is Thursday, December 4! PTs and PTAs from throughout the Northeast District will be presenting platform and poster presentations covering a variety of physical therapy topics applicable to all practice settings. This event is approved for 2 CEUs, 25S2920, and is FREE for OPTA members and students.

Register: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2009875&group=

11/21/2025

The final Student SIG meeting of 2025 is Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.! We will learn how to make the most of your studying and tips and tricks to help you on licensure exam day. This meeting will be beneficial for all students regardless of program year.

Student SIG meetings are open to all students. Email opt@ohiopt.org for the meeting link.

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

Nominations are open for the 2026 OPTA Elections! Nominate yourself or someone you believe would excel in one of these positions. Nominations are open until Monday, December 1.

Open positions (3-year terms):
-President
-Treasurer
-Director III
-Chief Delegate
-Delegate (4 + 1 alternate)

Learn more and nominate: https://www.ohiopt.org/page/Elections

11/20/2025

We are counting down to OPTA's 75th Anniversary in 2026 with ! Check out these photos from 2022 district events and share your memories using

11/19/2025

It's license renewal season for Ohio PTs! Don't forget to complete the Jurisprudence Assessment Module by January 31, 2026.

11/19/2025

Join the Northeast District on Saturday, December 6 to learn more about the lumbar spine! This unique learning opportunity for professional PTs and PTAs will involve a review and hands-on application of the anatomy on the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, hip, knee, and foot/ankle joints. This event is approved for 6 CEUs, 25S2921.

Register: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2002118&group=

11/19/2025

The 4th annual Central District Residency and Fellowship Symposium is this Friday! The symposium is an afternoon dedicated to student, faculty, and clinician platform presentations centered around a variety of physical therapy topics. Following the symposium, we will gather for a happy hour at Grandview Yard.

This event is FREE for members. Register: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1995551&group=

11/18/2025

Save the date for OPTA's 2026 Spring Conference! The conference will be held Friday, April 10-Saturday, April 11 at the Hilton Hotel Polaris in Columbus. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

11/18/2025

Join the Northwest District for the Student PTA Research Symposium on Tuesday, December 2. In this course, student physical therapist assistants from Owens Community College present their research findings after working in teams to conduct their research over 3-4 weeks, and analyzing their data.

Register for this FREE event: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2009430&group=

11/17/2025

Join the PTA SIG for their next meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m.! Shannon Simpson, PTA will discuss clinical applications of Trauma Informed Care. We will also be voting to approve PTA SIG bylaws.

All OPTA members are invited to attend. Email opt@ohiopt.org for the meeting link.