Physical Therapy Association of Georgia

Welcome

The Physical Therapy Association of Georgia(PTAG) is the membership organization for the profession of physical therapy in Georgia, and a component of the American Physical Therapy Association. PTAG has approximately 1700 members comprised of PT’s, PTA’s and Students. The mission of PTAG is to represent, promote and serve the profession of physical therapy.

PTAG 2010 Fall Annual Meeting & Conference

PTAG 2010 Fall Meeting
October 15 - 17, 2010

Mercer University: Atlanta Campus
Davis Building & Day Hall
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30341
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Conference Brochure Coming Soon

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PTAG 2010 Fall Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities

PTAG invites you to participate as a 2010 Fall Meeting Sponsor and highlight your company's support for our professional development. Download a 2010 PTAG Fall Conference & Annual Meeting Sponsorship Form. PTAG also offers the opportunity to advertise in the Conference Program Book. The Program Book is distributed to all conference attendees upon registering. Inform attendees about your service or product through advertising. Space is limited, and sponsoring firms will have first options to advertise. Non-sponsoring firms are invited to advertise based on space availability. *Note: all firms have been accommodated to date. Download a 2010 PTAG Fall Conference & Annual Meeting Program Book Advertisment Form.

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Change in policy regarding requests for CEU Renewals

Beginning September 1, 2010, CEU providers wanting to renew a course will be required to submit the CEU application with the appropriate documents and required fee. PTAG can no longer auto-renew courses with a letter of request. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Executive Office.

GPTERF Scholarship Available

The Georgia Physical Therapy Education and Research Foundation (GPTERF) is offering a scholarship to provide financial assistance to PT and PTA students who demonstrate superior capabilities and the potential to significantly contribute to the growth of the Physical Therapy Profession.

Licensure Renewal Available Online

Licensure renewal is now available online on the GA State Board website.

November 2009 Legislative Update

Updated information on current state legislative issues.

2009 Election Results

Election Results are in!
Congratulations to these newly elected members.

Highlights from the 2009 PTAG Fall Meeting which concluded in Atlanta at Emory University on October 25, 2009

PTAG held annual elections during the 2009 Fall Conference, which was held at Emory University School of Medicine. Thanks to all of the candidates for their willingness to run for office.

The election results are listed below.

Recording Secretary - Dawn Hayes
Treasurer - Ram Shahani
Chief Delegate - Barney Poole

Joining the GA Delegation for 2010-2011

Daniel Maddox
Phyllis Palma
Dawn Hayes
Stefanie Palma - Alternate Delegate

Joining the Nominating Committee

Anne Thompson to serve as Vice Chair
David Bringham
Kelly Noble

District Directors

Southwest District 1 Director - Kerrie Johnson
West District 3 Director - Robbin Rowell
East District 5 Co-Directors - Janet Tankersley and Lisa Spires
South District 7 Director - Allen Pace
North East District 9 Director - Martha Conner

The Outgoing Board of Directors were recognized for their dedication and service to PTAG.

Joe Donnelly, outgoing Chief Delegate
Elizabeth Wark, outgoing District 5 Co-Director
Nancy Turpin, outgoing District 9 Co-Director
Nancy Boccadoro, Pam White, Patti Willis, outgoing Delegates
Taunya Faulkner, outgoing Nominating Committee Chair

Student Research Award Winners

Student Research Award winners include:

2009 PTAG Fall Meeting Student Research Award:
Title: Ionotophoresis as a component in the physical therapy treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and lateral epicondylitis: A retrospective, multicenter study.
Student Researchers: Cheryl Maddox, Sarah McDowell
Faculty Advisor: Anne Thompson, PT, EdD;
Institution: Armstrong Atlantic State University

Research Grant Recipients

Research Grant Recipients include:

2009 Grant Recipients:
- Title: Beat-by -Beat blood pressure and EMG responses to commonly preformed self - stretches
  Student researchers: Clay McCollum, BS, SPT, Amanda Davidson, BS, SPTS
  Faculty: Miriam Cortez Cooper, PT, PhD; Lori Bolgla, PT, PhD, ATC
  Program: MCG
- Title: Ankle Replacement versus Arthrodesis: Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes
  Student researchers: Katie Dendy, SPT, Megan McNicholl, SPT, Nisah Mohammed, SPT, Erica Silverman, SPT
  Faculty: Marie A. Johanson, PT, PhD, OCS; Sameh A. Labib, SD
  Program: Emory University