California Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Special Interest Group

08/26/2026

🏆 THAT’S A WRAP ON THE FIRST ANNUAL SOCAL PT OLYMPICS! 🏆

What started as an idea to bring Southern California PT & PTA students together turned into an unforgettable day of competition, teamwork, and community! 💪🏽🏃‍♀️⚽️🏅

COMPTSIG was proud to host the inaugural SoCal PT Olympics alongside students, programs and organizations from across Southern California. From dodgeball and soccer to track & field, tug of war, and everything in between, everyone showed up ready to compete! Most importantly, we had FUN! 🔥

A huge congratulations to USC BKN & PT for taking home the championship belt and becoming the first ever SoCal PT Olympics champions! 🏆👑

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who competed, volunteered, supported, and helped make this event possible. We’re so proud of the community that came together and can’t wait to see where this event goes from here.

The belt has a new home… for now. 👀

Who’s coming for it next year? 🏆

07/21/2026

📚 Separate the evidence from the hype!

Cupping therapy is widely used in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, but what does the research actually say? 🤔

Join us for an evidence based continuing education course led by Christopher DaPrato , as we dive into the science, clinical reasoning, and practical application of myofascial decompression (cupping).

💡 You’ll learn:
✔️ The current evidence behind cupping therapy
✔️ Common myths vs. research supported applications
✔️ Clinical reasoning for myofascial decompression
✔️ Practical treatment techniques
✔️ Patient selection and safety considerations
✔️ How to integrate cupping into evidence based practice

🗓️ Thursday, July 23
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM PST
💻 Live on Zoom
🎓 2 California Contact Hours (0.2 CEUs)
💥 COMPTSIG Members attend FREE!
🎟️Non-members: $30

Not a member yet? Join COMPTSIG before registering and attend this course at no additional cost while enjoying all the benefits of membership!

ManualTherapy

06/30/2026

🧡 COMPTSIG Membership Special: Invest in Your Future

Ready to take your orthopedic manual physical therapy journey to the next level? Whether you’re a DPT student or a recent graduate, now is the perfect time to join COMPTSIG.

🎉 For a limited time, receive a 3 year COMPTSIG membership for the price of just 1 year!

Your membership opens the door to opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom, helping you build clinical skills, connect with leaders in the profession, and stay engaged with the orthopedic physical therapy community.

✨ Member Benefits Include:
✔️ Eligibility for scholarships to attend events like CSM and the CPTA Annual Conference
✔️ Access to onsite and virtual therapeutic exercise and manual therapy educational courses
✔️ Exclusive video library featuring manual therapy techniques and clinical education
✔️ Networking with passionate clinicians, mentors, residents, and fellow students
✔️ Resources to help support your growth from student to practicing clinician

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional development at an incredible value.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio or head to comptsig.wildapricot.org to learn more and claim your membership before this offer ends!

06/24/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Don’t miss your opportunity to join COMPTSIG’s continuing education course: Return to Running: The Current Concepts & Systematic Approach to Successfully Treating the Injured Runner 🏃‍♂️

This two-day, evidence-based course will provide clinicians with the latest concepts in:
✅ Running biomechanics and gait analysis
✅ Injury mechanisms and rehabilitation strategies
✅ Clinical assessment of the injured runner
✅ Return-to-running criteria and progression
✅ Practical interventions to optimize performance and reduce re-injury risk.

Learn from experienced instructors Michael Jeanfavre, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS and Matthew Klein PhD PT DPT FAAOMPT, PhD, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, SCS, OCS, GCS through lectures, hands-on labs, and case-based applications.

📅 July 25–26, 2026
📍 St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation & Wellness, Brea, CA
🎓 15 Contact Hours / 1.5 CA CEUs
⏳ Registration is closing soon — secure your spot today!
🔗 Register now through the link in our bio.

05/28/2026

🚨 Interested in pursuing a PT residency? Whether you’re a current DPT student or practicing clinician looking to advance your career, COMPTSIG’s Residency Speaker Series is a great opportunity to learn directly from experienced residency trained clinicians and educators.

Join us for an open discussion covering:
✅ Residency applications
✅ What residency training is really like
✅ Expectations of residents
✅ Live Q&A with our speakers
We’re excited to welcome:
🎤 Rob Landel, PT, DPT, OCS (USC)
🎤 Benjamin Cornell, PT, MPT, PhD, OCS (MSMU)
📅 June 6th, 2026
💲 FREE registration

Come ask questions, gain insight, and explore whether residency is the right next step for you. We hope to see you there!

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQFhQlDqXKTb2Lk4-42V4gPRMatX5n_EwVpXj3Ikj4UP_Uwg/viewform

03/16/2026

Join us for an introduction to Fascial Manipulation® / Stecco Method and its relationship to the movement system.

This session will explore emerging perspectives on fascia, including its sensory role, structural organization, and the hyaluronan hypothesis of muscle stiffness as it relates to neuromusculoskeletal symptoms.

Perfect for clinicians and students interested in manual therapy, fascia, and movement science.
& 2 CA CEUS available

• Register via the link: https://www.comptsig.org/event-6605944

03/12/2026

Join us for an introduction to Fascial Manipulation® / Stecco Method and its relationship to the movement system. This session will explore emerging perspectives on fascia, including its sensory role, structural organization, and the hyaluronan hypothesis of muscle stiffness as it relates to neuromusculoskeletal symptoms.
Perfect for clinicians and students interested in manual therapy, fascia, and movement science.
🎓 2 CA CEUs available
👉 Register via the link: https://www.comptsig.org/event-6605944

03/12/2026

03/07/2026

🎉 Student Spotlight: CSM 2026 Scholarship Winners!🎉

At COMPTSIG, we believe in investing in the future of physical therapy. Our student members are proof of what’s possible.

Thanks to COMPTSIG student scholarships, two incredible students had the opportunity to attend CSM 2026 in Anaheim. They connected with leaders in the field, expanded their clinical knowledge, and experienced the power of the orthopedic PT community firsthand.

💡 Opportunities like this are just one of the many benefits of COMPTSIG student membership. We are passionate about supporting students as they learn, grow, and become the next generation of clinicians and leaders.

02/17/2026

Great to see members of COMPTSIG connecting at APTA CSM in Anaheim. 🙌 Congratulations to our two CSM scholarship winners Ricky and Susan!

At CSM, members attended sessions to grow as clinicians, network, share ideas, and build community during one of the profession’s largest national gatherings.

We absolutely love seeing California’s manual therapists learning, engaging, and supporting each other! 💪

Pictured from Left to Right: (Front) Cat Helgeson SPT, Anabelle Hu SPT, Susan Herrera SPT, Brent Harper DPT & COMPTSIG President, Lena Parker DPT & COMPTSIG Secretary. (Back) Samuel Churchill SPT, Ricky Gillam SPT, Christopher Ingstad DPT & COMPTSIG Treasurer, Aaron Zagar SPT