Thursday 10/24/24 starting at 6:30pm at the Top Golf in El Segundo

Join us for a fun evening of bites and beverages and take a swing at a new skill while you meet some fun people. Spots are limited and will fill up fast! Don’t miss our early-bird pricing!

Pricing - Early Bird Registration ends 10/17/24

LBSB District Members - $20

APTA Members (from other districts) - $35

Prospective APTA Members - $50

Pricing from 10/18-10/23/24

LBSB District Members - $30

APTA Members (from other districts) - $45

Prospective APTA Members - $60

RSVP with the form below, or email to: CPTA.LBSBdistrict@gmail.com to claim your spot and for more details!

Course Description: This course explores the critical aspect of serial monitoring of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) to detect emerging medical distress.   FVC, a key indicator of lung function, is monitored serially to assess changes and identify potential medical issues early on. Participants will explore the principles of respiratory muscle training, the significance of FVC in monitoring respiratory health, and the methods and tools used for accurate serial measurements.

Speaker Details: Angella Gardener, PTA, MA, BS

Angella Gardener, PTA, MA, BS is a practicing physical therapist assistant at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center with 14 years of experience in varied clinical settings; and with expertise in Spinal Cord Injury.  Angella served as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) on the spinal cord injury service for over 11 years.  Currently she serves as a PTA in the Pathokinesiology Lab and Rancho Research Institute.  She has earned a Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational studies, a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and an Associate in science as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Ms. Gardener is passionate about how the body heals and continually pushes herself to learn more about varied avenues of healing.  Ms. Gardener is the driving force behind the restructuring of the respiratory muscle training program (RMT) in the physical therapy department at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.  This includes obtaining grant funding to support the ongoing program, facilitating group RMT classes and individual patient consults.  She serves as a clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students and has led safe patient handling for the nursing staff and advanced wheelchair skill labs with PTA.  She also serves as a Basic Life Support Instructor. She devotes much of her free time to Back To School Jamaica Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization she founded in 2011 to serve her community in Jamaica.

Location: Zoom

Cost:

• CPTA / APTA Members - $20

• Prospective CPTA / APTA Members - $35

• Student PT/PTA Members - FREE

Live Online Course Schedule - October 15th (All times are at Pacific Standard Time (PST))

• 6:00-6:30p Overview of respiratory anatomy and physiology

  • Respiratory muscle training techniques and their physiological effects

• 6:30-7:00p Respiratory muscle training

• 7:00-7:15p Clinical application of serial monitoring of FVC in clinical practice

• 7:15-7:45p Case Studies

• 7:45-8:00p Q&A

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the principles and techniques of respiratory muscle training.

2. Explain the significance of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in monitoring respiratory health.

3. Utilize spirometry for accurate FVC assessment.

4. Implement proactive strategies based on FVC monitoring results for improved patient outcomes.

Educational Level - All

Target Audience - Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Residents, Fellows, Students

Come join the LBSB District as we discuss upcoming district elections, provide networking opportunities, and brainstorm about activities to get involved with district members! Mark your calendars and join us using the link below!

https://ccapta-org.zoom.us/j/86905481703?pwd=HfRufBHYefPfaloBJvJDZb8Ldubl5v.1

Meeting ID: 869 0548 1703
Passcode: 602258

Learn more about this event on our “Get Involved” page

Visit the CPTA website to learn more about this important event!

Assembly of Representatives

This year, he is a Joint Author of AB 2725, a bill designed to enable Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists to obtain the certification needed to advance to leadership roles within school districts. 

For more information on this bill and its value please see the following links:

https://www.ccapta.org/page/AB2725 and 

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2725

This Meet & Greet is a unique opportunity to discuss important legislative issues related to our profession and patients, ask questions, and connect with fellow district members. 

RSVP for this special Meet and Greet opportunity here:

Course Description: The Neuro Rehab Professional's guide to the most effective and up-to-date evaluation and treatment strategies for your patients diagnosed with FND

View additional Course details and Speaker Bios here

Location: Zoom

Cost:

• CPTA / APTA Members - $20

• Prospective CPTA / APTA Members - $35

• Student PT/PTA Members - FREE

Live Online Course Schedule - July 18th (All times are at Pacific Standard Time (PST))

6:00-6:30p Introduction, background and neuroscience

6:30-7:00p Evidence in assessment and treatment, introduction to the pie chart

7:00-7:45p Application of the pie chart through patient cases including discussion of common challenges: flares, diagnosis questioning, referrals

7:45-8:00p Q&A

Course Objectives:

1. Define Functional neurologic disorders (FND) and recognize subtypes

2. Understand the neuroscience of onset and recovery of FND

3. Apply the evidence for and principles of therapy treatment in FND cases

4. Implement evidence based tools for treatment effectiveness in FND

5. Utilize cases to demonstrate the process and benefit of multidisciplinary approach.

Educational Level - All

Target Audience - Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Residents, Fellows, Students

FREE Town Hall with your District Elected Delegate (DED) ~ Dr. Roxi Zilmer 

This is your opportunity to offer feedback on the current motions being heard at the House of Delegates July 21-22. Your DED wants to know how you would like her to vote on your behalf!  You must be a voting member of the CPTA to attend this meeting

Please register in advance for this meeting - After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the zoom link to join the meeting.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: July 9, 2024 - 7:00-8:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://ccapta-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-isrjwrE9fw-hU0NjQEgLWM8aBXgsuh

This meeting is FREE to attend!

All CPTA LBSB District Members and prospective members are invited to attend this FREE meeting! Come join us on Zoom for important updates and scintillating discussion.

Please register in advance for this meeting - zoom link will be emailed upon completion of registration.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jun 25, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://ccapta-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lde-upjkoGNzv9P-F10-5tcbHojusdgY6

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Challenge for Change Website: https://www.ccapta.org/page/ChallengeforChange

This meeting is FREE to attend!

Where: Online via ZOOM LIVE WEBINAR

Presenters:Katie Burch, PT, DPT; Cheryl Tibbetts, PT, MPT & Emily Reul, PT, DPT

Contact:Heather Pino
HPino@ccapta.org
(916) 929-2782 x107

Visit: https://www.ccapta.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1859132 for more details and to register!

This meeting is FREE to attend!

You are invited to join us for a 30 minute Pranayama Session via Zoom Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30p

Support the LBSB District in our Research Moves Us efforts to continue expanding the world of Physical Therapy Research

https://secure.frontstream.com/researchmovesus2024/team/1016348

Our District goal is $300 this year  . . . can you help? Please share with family, friends, colleagues and patients! We all benefit from quality PT research! Donate to support PT research and give yourself the gift of self care.

RSVP to cpta.lbsbdistrict@gmail.com for the Zoom link! 

May is Research Moves Us Month!

Come join the LBSB District leadership team for a fun day of PICKLEBALL (and social networking, movement, and a little friendly competition). Family and friends are welcome here!

There are many things to do at Wilson Park on Saturdays! 

• Softball Diamonds (Reservable)

• Basketball Courts

• Horseshoe Courts

• Sand Volleyball Courts

• Outdoor Amphitheatre with pond (Reservable)

• Universally Accessible Tree House

• Tennis Courts

• Paddle Tennis Courts

• Roller Hockey Rink (Reservable)

• Batting Cages

• Indoor Sports Center (Reservable)

• Children's Play Equipment

• Fitness Course = .91 mile

• Restrooms

• Home of the Torrance Certified Farmers Market

Contact cpta.lbsbdistrict@gmail.com with any questions! We hope to see you there!

LBSB District has a page dedicated to communication and fundraising here: https://secure.frontstream.com/researchmovesus2024/team/1016348

Our District goal is $300 this year  . . . can you help? Please share with family, friends, colleagues and patients!

We all benefit from quality PT research! 

Have you ever wondered how laws impacting our profession are passed? Want to learn more about what happens in Sacramento to get important issues impacting your clinical practice in front of legislators?

Attend CPTA Legislative Action Day to learn more!

• Find your Legislator: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

• Learn about bills in the legislature that have a direct impact on the therapy profession.

• Receive outstanding advice on advocacy from our seasoned lobbyist and public relations firm.

• Opportunity to meet with legislators and their staff members

Make sure to turn in your raffle entry to cpta.lbsbdistrict@gmail.com by today for your chance to win $200 towards travel reimbursement from the district!

Come join the LBSB District on Zoom as we discuss updates from CPTA, provide networking opportunities, and brainstorm about activities to get involved with district members! Mark your calendars and RSVP below!

You will receive the zoom link on March 5 for the meeting.

Please include the following information in your email:

Name:

Email:

Professional designation - PT/PTA/Student/Other:

CPTA Member? (Y/N):

Thursday from 6-8p at a home in Palos Verdes. 

Join us for a fun evening of bites and beverages.

Meet your current leadership team and let us know how to serve you better! 

RSVP to: CPTA.LBSBdistrict@gmail.com or via submission of the form below for address and more details!

OCTOBER IS PT MONTH!!

Come join the LBSB District leadership team for a fun day of social networking, beach/outdoor games, and a little friendly competition. Family and friends are welcome here! We will be arriving early to try to snag a pickleball court and will have a net, paddles, balls, and other lawn/outdoor games to enjoy as well as some snacks. Bring your beach chairs, your favorite game to share, and sunscreen and come join us!

Exact time TBD - but we will aim to be there for the duration of the time posted on the event!

Sign-up below to join our contact list for this event!

Come join the LBSB District as we review the motions to be discussed at the upcoming Assembly of Representatives on October 6, 2023. Please note, due to the content of this meeting, you must be a Long Beach South Bay district member to attend.

All current LBSB District Representatives are expected to attend, and will be present to discuss questions!

Mark your calendars and register below!

https://ccapta-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-uprTooHNaeMDIMa1-SluZ8jmJaV065

Come join the LBSB District as we discuss upcoming district elections, provide networking opportunities, and brainstorm about activities to get involved with district members! Mark your calendars and register below!

https://ccapta-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-CprDssEtYGrCQVuyWfMVZJVqjHlnKw

Come join the LBSB District as we discuss upcoming district elections, provide networking opportunities, and brainstorm about activities to get involved with district members! Mark your calendars and register below!

https://ccapta-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcO-rqTMvGtxd0s_UFqkmZ92WhqmvBBu_

Come move your body in whatever way you like! We’re meeting up at Junipero Beach on the Long Beach beach path for some running, walking, rolling…whatever suits your mood to support Research Moves Us:

https://secure.frontstream.com/researchmovesus2023/team/999566

Sign-up below to join our contact list for this event!

For one day, we close a major corridor to cars and open it up for walking, bicycling, and more!  We thought this would be the perfect event to continue to support Research Moves Us:

https://secure.frontstream.com/researchmovesus2023/team/999566

Check out: https://www.longbeach.gov/beachstreets for more information.

Sign-up for our contact list to meet up below:

Learn more about Research Moves Us.

Please consider donating to our team to help support PT research! Check out our fundraising page here! https://secure.frontstream.com/researchmovesus2023/team/999566

Hike Information:

Saturday, May 13th at 7:30 am ~ meet at the end of Crenshaw past Del Cerro park. 

We will hike Palos Verdes Bluffs Trail 

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/palos-verdes-bluffs-trail

Parking Options:

1. Get a permit for $10 3 days prior to hike at City of Rancho Palos Verdes Parking | Find Parking | ParkMobile

2. Park on Crest Road for free see this map

3. Carpool

4. Get dropped off

Please bring the following:

1. Family ~ kids, pets, etc

2. Friends

3. Camera!

4. Any hiking gear you like ~ backpack, first aid kit, water/snacks

Things to note:

1. We share these trails with horses, bikers, other hikers, wildlife and backyards.

2. This is a nature reserve surrounded by residential neighborhoods ~ please be mindful and respectful 

3. Some of the lower trails are closed due to the winter weather.

4. This is a rattlesnake area and with the rains nature is blooming. 

5. There are porta potties at the top of the trail

6. You may want to download All Trails for maps of various hikes in case you would like a longer/shorter hike.

SIGN UP TO HIKE HERE!

Learn more about Research Moves Us.

Please consider donating to our team to help support PT research! Check out our fundraising page here! https://secure.frontstream.com/researchmovesus2023/team/999566

Hike Information:

Sunday May 7th and 13th at 8am ~ meet at the end of Crenshaw past Del Cerro park. 

We will hike Palos Verdes Bluffs Trail 

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/palos-verdes-bluffs-trail

Parking Options:

1. Get a permit for $10 3 days prior to hike at City of Rancho Palos Verdes Parking | Find Parking | ParkMobile

2. Park on Crest Road for free see this map

3. Carpool

4. Get dropped off

Please bring the following:

1. Family ~ kids, pets, etc

2. Friends

3. Camera!

4. Any hiking gear you like ~ backpack, first aid kit, water/snacks

Things to note:

1. We share these trails with horses, bikers, other hikers, wildlife and backyards.

2. This is a nature reserve surrounded by residential neighborhoods ~ please be mindful and respectful 

3. Some of the lower trails are closed due to the winter weather.

4. This is a rattlesnake area and with the rains nature is blooming. 

5. There are porta potties at the top of the trail

6. You may want to download All Trails for maps of various hikes in case you would like a longer/shorter hike.

SIGN UP TO HIKE HERE!

Click Here for More Course Details (see Detailed Course Information Page in Header)

Cost:

• CPTA / APTA Members - $250

• Prospective CPTA / APTA Members - $350

Educational Level - Intermediate to Advanced

Target Audience - Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Residents, Fellows

Student to Faculty Ratio - Less than or equal to 16: 1

Save the Date and plan to get to Sacramento!!

Check out the CPTA website to learn more (registration opening soon).

CPTA Website: Legislative Action Day 2023

REGISTRATION FOR THE CON-ED COURSE IS NOW CLOSED

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THE DISTRICT MEETING UNTIL IT STARTS!

Join LBSB District for an exciting talk with Derrick Sueki: Ponder Pain: I’ve “Explained Pain”, now what do I do?

Location: Zoom

SCHEDULE:

6-6:30pm - LBSB District Meeting (FREE)

• Please note this registration link is for the DISTRICT MEETING ONLY

• After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from zoom containing information about joining the district meeting.

6:30-8:30pm - Continuing Education Course (Approved for 0.2 CEUs upon submission of course eval)

• REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE CON-ED COURSE

• A separate email will be sent from LBSBchair@gmail.com with the zoom link for the course

• Please join the course meeting promptly, we will aim to start sharply at 6:30pm.

Overview:

Nearly 20 years ago, David Butler and Lorimer Moseley began to educate the world about the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying pain. Since that time, the underlying knowledge surrounding pain has grown significantly. The view of pain as a hardwired neurological system designed to warn of tissue damage is increasingly acknowledging that psychological and social factors strongly influence pain perception. The biopsychosocial model of pain is now a standard model used to describe the relationship between the body, the mind, and context. While fully acknowledging this relationship, physical therapy management primarily focuses on the biological aspects of pain and has yet to integrate the other two components. The ability to explain the biological mechanisms involved in pain has been a significant advance in managing pain; the next step forward is considering the factors that influence pain biology. Pain occurs at the intersection between the body and the mind. To tackle the complex task of managing pain, clinicians require tools to bridge the gap. This two-hour session discusses how the mind can tame the body and how the body can calm the mind. Explain Pain focuses on the “How” of Pain, Ponder Pain focuses on the “Why.”

Course Objectives:

1. Appreciate the history of the study of pain from early to current and developing concepts.

2. Recognize the difference between nociception and pain.

3. Recognize the new conceptualisation of pain as a protective behavioral mechanism associated with actual or perceived threat to body tissue and the scientific evidence underpinning this conceptualisation.

4. Acknowledge the role of learning and pain memory in developing and perpetuating pain as a behavioral response.

5. Understand the close link between the body and the mind and how pain lives at the intersection of the two.

Speaker Bio: Derrick Sueki, PT, PhD, DPT, GCPT

Derrick Sueki graduated from the University of Southern California, receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He completed the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Physical Therapy at the University of South Australia, specializing in Manipulative Therapy and Pain Mechanisms, and received his Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. His dissertation studied associative learning and the role of memory, trauma, and injury on pain, cardiovagal, and motor responses. He is the Director of and an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Azusa Pacific University and a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mount Saint Mary’s University. Dr. Sueki is a chief author and editor of two orthopedic textbooks and has authored numerous works in texts and peer-reviewed journals on pain, learning, and manual therapy. Dr. Sueki is a Director for the APTA’s Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and has also served as Chair for the Orthopedic Specialty Council, on the Leadership Board for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Pain Special Interest Group, and the California State Physical Therapy Association’s Research Council. He has been a primary therapist for the Association of Volleyball Professionals and has served as its Southern California Medical Coordinator. He is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He has spoken at national, state, and regional levels on the science and management of pain and the mechanisms underlying manual therapy.

Assessment of Competency: Pre and post assessment tools

Teaching Methods: Lecture/discussion: 2 hours

Recommended/Required Readings:

1. Butera, K. A., Fox, E. J., & George, S. Z. (2016). Toward a transformed understanding: from pain and movement to pain with movement. Physical therapy, 96(10), 1503-1507.

2. Linton, S. J., & Shaw, W. S. (2011). Impact of psychological factors in the experience of pain. Physical therapy, 91(5), 700-711.

3. Madden, V. J., Harvie, D. S., Parker, R., Jensen, K. B., Vlaeyen, J. W., Moseley, G. L., & Stanton, T. R. (2016). Can pain or hyperalgesia be a classically conditioned response in humans? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain Medicine, 17(6), 1094-1111.

4. Main, C. J., & George, S. Z. (2011). Psychologically informed practice for management of low back pain: future directions in practice and research. Physical therapy, 91(5), 820-824.

5. Moseley, G.L. (2007). Reconceptualising pain according to its underlying biology. Physical Therapy Reviews 12, 169-178.

6. Payne, P., Levine, P. A., & Crane-Godreau, M. A. (2015). Somatic experiencing: using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy. Frontiers in psychology, 6, 93.

7. Sueki, D. G., Dunleavy, K., Puentedura, E. J., Spielholz, N. I., & Cheng, M. S. (2014). The role of associative learning and fear in the development of chronic pain–a comparison of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. Physical Therapy Reviews, 19(5), 352-366. ThePonderPainProject.

8. Vachon-Presseau, E., Centeno, M. V., Ren, W., Berger, S. E., Tetreault, P., Ghantous, M., ... & Apkarian, A. V. (2016). The emotional brain as a predictor and amplifier of chronic pain. Journal of dental research, 95(6), 605-612.

Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Additional Resources: PowerPoint presentations/handouts, Videos

Approved by CPTA for 0.2 CEUs on receipt of course evaluation.

Zoom Link for the Con-Ed Course will be emailed the day before the course upon confirmation of registration and payment.