The 2025 Lynda D Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in PT will be held virtually on Wednesday (6/18) at 6PM CST. Illinois member, Dawn S. Brown, PT will be moderator for the dynamic panel discussion after the lecture. Learn more below!

📢 APTA is pushing for regulatory reforms that reduce administrative burden and enhance care delivery. Our latest recommendations to CMSGov help physical therapists focus more on caring for patients, not paperwork. 🔗 Learn more: apta.org/article/2025/0…

Tonight! (Wed. 6/18) at 6pm CST is the 2025 Lynda D Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in PT. Illinois member, Dawn S. Brown, PT will be moderator for the dynamic panel discussion after the lecture. Learn more below!

IPTF’s next Spotlight on Research will be on Thurs., July 10th, as researchers Dr. Jazmin Barragan, DPT and Dr. Sessily Gianakos, DPT share "Exploration of Factors Related to Access to Pelvic Health PT: Insight into the Patient Experience." Learn more: ipta.org/event/Spotligh…

In case you missed the 2025 Lynda D Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in PT - a recording of that presentation is available here: apta.org/woodruff Following the lecture, IPTA member, Dawn S. Brown, PT moderated the dynamic panel discussion.

Join us, for our next #THIRDTHURSDAY taking place on Thursday, July 17th we welcome Dr. Jenny Hobson, PT, DPT, MTC, CFC to share knowledge and expertise on "Physical Therapy Airway Treatments: Posture, Breath, and Swallow Dynamics". RSVP: ipta.org/event/July2025…

.American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) on Capitol Hill: BIG news with the introduction of the Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204) in the U.S. House. This APTA-supported bipartisan legislation would allow PTs to “opt out” or privately contract with Medicare beneficiaries. #PTadvocacy

The 2025 APTA House of Delegates (HOD) will take place this month, July 13-14 in Washington, DC. Learn more about the motions that will be brought forward in this month's Message From Your IPTA President: ipta.org/news/704914/A-…

We’re Still Collecting Sneakers — Join Us in Supporting the PT Access Pro Bono Program! 👟 Learn more here: ipta.org/news/704919/Sw…

THE RESULTS ARE IN!! Thank you to all who voted in this year's Chapter, District & SIG Elections. Those elected into their positions will take office on January 1, 2026. Join us in congratulating our newly elected leaders! ipta.org/page/2025Elect…

Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd (7-8pm) for a virtual 1 hour CE presentation on "Implicit Bias and Health Outcomes." This course meets the 1 hour Implicit Bias training requirement for Illinois license renewal. Learn more and RSVP: ipta.org/event/implicit…

From your friends at the IPTA - Wishing you a wonderful, happy, and safe #4thOfJuly! #indpendenceday

New report just released! 🚨 APTA’s State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services report is your go-to resource on how direct access improves outcomes, lowers costs, and ensures timely access to care. 📊 #PTadvocacy 🔍 Read the full report now: apta.org/article/2025/0…

IPTA's Federal Affairs Liaison, Kyle Mundhenke, PT, provides provide a Congressional update on budget reconciliation negotiations, new APTA-backed priority legislation introduced, and highlight a recent advocacy win relating to direct access. Read more: ipta.org/news/705353/Up…

The Medicare Patient Choice Act, bipartisan legislation championed by APTA, would allow physical therapists to opt out of Medicare — giving patients the option to privately contract with their preferred PT. #PTadvocacy apta.org/article/2025/0…

🎧Hear from APTA's Rachel Miller, MPH, on how we're tackling administrative burdens, Medicare and Medicaid inefficiencies, and commercial payer issues in physical therapy. #PTadvocacy 💡Plus, get tips for getting involved from Harker Intern Alvin Flores: apta.org/apta-and-you/n…

🌊 Dive into your PT journey this summer with iMAP! Mentors & protégé's of all experience levels—now’s the time to make a splash! Join today! Fill out an application at: ipta.org/page/AboutiMAP #DiveIntoIMAP #Mentorship #IPTA 💪

Staff at the IPTA would like to wish our Executive Director, Colleen Flannery a very happy birthday!

Join us, for our next #THIRDTHURSDAY taking place on Thursday, August 21st we welcome orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Djuro Petkovic, MD to share knowledge and expertise on "Shoulder Instability". LEARN MORE & RSVP: ipta.org/event/Aug2025T…

JOIN US for the 2025 IPTF 5K to support PT/PTA Students! Interested in sponsoring?ipta.org/page/5KSponsor… for more info. TO REGISTER, go to ipta.org/event/2025IPTF… #physicaltherapy #5kchicago #sportsandorthopt #illinoisboneandjointinstitute #foxcollege #governorsstate #gsu