Welcome to APTA Iowa
We aim to serve the membership and the public with excellence and integrity by advancing and promoting the practice of physical therapy through the coordination of advocacy, education and resources.
Recent News
Hello, APTA Iowa! I hope you are finding time to enjoy watching the XXV Winter Olympic Games. They provide many opportunities for movement analysis and conversations about injury prevention and rehabilitation. Congratulations to recently appointed APTA Iowa liaisons Kerri Hurning, Federal Affairs Liaison Jeramy Kuhn, Ethics Liaison Highlights from APTA Component Leadership Meeting during Combined Sections Meeting: Discussed APTA Strategic Framework 2030 Three pillars: advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice. Chapters and academies are aligning priorities with these 3 pillars and focusing on collective efforts to advance the profession. Listened to a presentation, Artificial Intelligence in Physiotherapy, by Ash James, Professional Advisor Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Refer to Use of Artificial and Augmented Technology in PT Task Force for more information about APTA’s work in this area. Viewed the PT For Future Me resources . This consumer awareness campaign highlights the value of physical therapy as a proactive investment at every stage of the lifespan. There is a member toolkit and resources for patients. Watch for the newly released commercial too. Advocacy Join us for APTA Iowa Day on the Hill - Wednesday, Feb. 25 Legislator breakfast with members 7:00-9:00 a.m. Student activities at 11:00 a.m. Send comments to the Department of Education to classify the doctor of physical therapy as a professional degree by March 2. Take action! Help us advocate for change with the Iowa Medicaid MCOs. If you have information specific to Iowa Total Care and/or Wellpoint, please complete this survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT8S6PN Join us Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Advocacy Reception in Des Moines. Thank you for your partnership, Sue Bravard, PT, MS
The 2026 legislative session is in full swing, and APTA Iowa members are already advocating! In December, 21st Century Rehab staff hosted a legislative meeting at the Knoxville Community Hospital with Representative Brooke Boden. There was a great conversation and discussion focused on administrative burden either delaying care or negatively impacting care.
