Ohio Physical Therapy Association

10/19/2026

🚨 Northwest District CE Opportunity!
Join Joseph Krugh, PT, DSc, FAAOMPT for Manual Therapy Management of Spine-Related Arm Pain and sharpen your skills in diagnosing and treating spine-related arm pain.
📅 Oct. 23, 2026
⏰ 3:00-5:00 PM
📍 University of Toledo
✅ Pending 2 CEUs
Register today and advance your clinical reasoning and manual therapy expertise!

10/19/2026

📣 Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
Share your expertise at the 2027 OPTA Spring Conference, happening April 16–17, 2027 in Columbus! 🌷

Have innovative ideas, clinical expertise, research, or evidence-based practices to share with Ohio’s physical therapy community? Submit your proposal and be part of this exciting event!

🗓️ Proposal Deadline: November 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📍 Conference: April 16–17, 2027
🔗 Learn more and submit: Visit the OPTA website

10/19/2026

Short & Social 💻 Conference Committee Meeting Reminder!
📅 TOMORROW, October 20
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Zoom

We're excited to connect, collaborate, and keep the momentum going as we plan for a successful conference. See you there!

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Happy National Physical Therapy Month! 🎉

Every movement tells a story, and we're honored to help our patients write their next chapter.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing pain, returning to sport, or striving to stay active, physical therapy empowers you to move with confidence and live life without limitations. PT is more than rehabilitation. It's prevention, performance, wellness, and helping you get back to the people, activities, and goals that matter most.

This month, we celebrate the physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who dedicate themselves to helping others move better every day.

If pain is holding you back, don't wait. Choose PT. Choose movement. Choose a healthier future.

10/16/2026

🏈💚❤️ Battle of the District: OU vs. Ohio State! ❤️💚🏈
The Central District DPT Students are teaming up for a friendly competition while giving back to the community!

🗓 October 18-31 👕 Donate new or gently used clothing and shoes 🚫 Please do not donate used socks or underwear.

📍 Donation Locations 💚 Ohio University: New-To-You Thrift Shoppe
❤️ Ohio State University: OhioHealth Rehab Hospitals & AMVETS

Help your school claim bragging rights while supporting local organizations and individuals in need. Every donation makes a difference!

10/15/2026

📣 OPTA SSIG Meeting Coming Up!
Join us on November 5 from 7–8 PM for the next OPTA SSIG meeting! 🎉
💼 Topic: Private Practice
Curious about what it’s like to work in, start, or grow a private practice? Come learn, ask questions, and connect with other students and professionals!
📅 November 5
⏰ 7–8 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect! 🙌

10/15/2026

🎓 NEOPTA is now accepting applications for its 2026 Student Scholarship! Open to PT and PTA students who demonstrate leadership, professional involvement, and service to the profession.
🗓 Application deadline: November 6, 2026, at midnight
🏆 Awards presented December 3, 2026, at Marilyn Mount Case Report Night.
Apply today!

10/14/2026

📚 8th Annual Student & Clinician Research Symposium
📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 5:30–9:00 PM

Join the East Central District for an evening of PT research, poster and platform presentations, networking, and inspiration!

📍 The evening begins at the John J. McDonough Museum of Art with heavy hors d’oeuvres and poster presentations, followed by platform presentations and keynote speaker Ryan Yex at Bliss Hall.

We hope to see you there! 🎉