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Friday, October 9
 

1:00pm MDT

Welcome and Registration
Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Missoula College @ 1205 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802

Friday October 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Missoula College 1205 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802
  BREAK/MEAL

2:00pm MDT

Key Note Speaker - Dan Mills - Work Comp Direct to Employer
Friday October 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Improving your relationship with employers and taking advantage of the new legislative opportunities 
Speakers
avatar for Dan Mills

Dan Mills

PT/owner, Performance Rehab Clinics
Cultivated direct to employer relationships and offerings for 25 years. As the “dirty jobs PT,” have performed on-site Job Site Analysis for over 1500 different companies.
Friday October 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
  Keynote/Roundtables

3:00pm MDT

Bigger Guns Before Knives: Imaged Guided Nonoperative Options for MSK Problems
Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Your patient has diligently followed their treatment program, but is not making the progress you and they desire. Maybe they have been offered surgery and are hesitant, or perhaps surgery isn’t an option for their situation. They ask you about what else could be done. What will you tell them?Join us for this session, as we discuss established and emerging treatment options for difficult...
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Speakers
avatar for Timothy Durkin, DO, CAQSM, RMSK

Timothy Durkin, DO, CAQSM, RMSK

Dr Durkin is a dual-boarded emergency and sports medicine physician. He practices at Missoula Sports Medicine and is also a team physician for University of Montana athletics.
Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions

3:00pm MDT

Dynamic Duos Defying Doubt: PT-PTA Teams Prove Their Power
Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Collaboration between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants is vital to achieving exceptional, patient-centered care in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, particularly as the profession embraces primary care practice. This session explores the key principles that underpin successful teamwork within the PTPTA partnership, highlighting communication, delegation, and the...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

Associate Professor, Director of Admission, Augustana University
Dr. Davia has 30+ years of physical therapy experience with expertise in pelvci health and collaborative practice with PTAs. She is the Director of Admissions for the developing hybrid Augustana University DPT - Colorado Program and was the Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Program... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions

4:00pm MDT

BREAK
Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm MDT

Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
  BREAK/MEAL

4:15pm MDT

Primary Care Under the Big Sky: Community Conversation
Friday October 9, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
Join us for an interactive think tank exploring what primary care physical therapy can and should look like in Montana. Through guided discussion, participants will identify opportunities, challenges, and priorities that will set the stage for more focused conversations during the evening's facilitated dinner table discussions.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Herndon, PT, DPT, CLT

Emily Herndon, PT, DPT, CLT

President, APTA Montana
Emily Herndon, PT, DPT, CLT is the President and Owner of Plains Physical Therapy, a full-spectrum outpatient clinic she has led in rural Plains, Montana since 2008. A Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, she practices across orthopaedic, neurological, lymphedema... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
  Keynote/Roundtables

5:15pm MDT

DInner and Talk: Primary Care Under the Big Sky TABLE TOPICS Continued
Friday October 9, 2026 5:15pm - 7:15pm MDT
Continue the conversation over dinner as participants join facilitated table discussions focused on the future of primary care physical therapy in Montana. Share ideas, explore opportunities and challenges, and collaborate with colleagues to help shape a vision for primary care under the Big Sky.
Friday October 9, 2026 5:15pm - 7:15pm MDT
  Keynote/Roundtables
 
Saturday, October 10
 

7:30am MDT

Light Breakfast Buffet Open
Saturday October 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT

Saturday October 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
  BREAK/MEAL

8:00am MDT

Pain Doesn't Wait: Urgent Care Physical Therapy as Primary Care PT
Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Urgent care is a well-established entry point into primary care for time-sensitive conditions, yet physical therapy remains underutilized in this role for patients with acute musculoskeletal pain -- one of the most common drivers for patients to seek care. This session introduces an emerging solution: Urgent Care Physical Therapy as a primary care access model for pain. Drawing from military...
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Speakers
avatar for Sam Schmidt, PT, MPT, NCPI

Sam Schmidt, PT, MPT, NCPI

Sam Schmidt, PT, MPT, NCPI is a physical therapist, business owner, educator, and healthcare advocate with over 20 years of experience advancing innovative care models at the intersection of clinical practice, business leadership, and public policy. She is co-owner of Alpine Physical... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
  Breakout Sessions

8:00am MDT

Primary Care PT - Building Health & Wellness in the Working Population
Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Drawing on the clinical expertise and problem‑solving skills of physical therapists, this session outlines how recent policy changes in Montana create expanded opportunities for both cash‑based services and more efficient rehabilitation within the workers' compensation system. Attendees will learn how to leverage their full scope of practice to deliver timely, high‑value care, reduce...
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Speakers
avatar for Lorena Pettet Payne, PT, MPA, OCS

Lorena Pettet Payne, PT, MPA, OCS

Lorena has practiced physical therapy since 1983, with extensive experience across work sites, clinical settings, higher education, and policy advocacy. Her career includes decades of advancing safe, evidence‑based care for workers and championing legislative and regulatory improvements... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
  Breakout Sessions

9:00am MDT

Medical Approach to Pediatric Preparticipation Sports Physicals (Lab included)
Saturday October 10, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am MDT
This session provides an evidence-informed, clinician-focused overview of how physicians approach the preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) in pediatric and adolescent athletes. Emphasis is placed on risk stratification, medical clearance decision-making, and identification of conditions that predispose to injury or sudden cardiac events.Learning Objectives: 1. Review the common...
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Speakers
avatar for James Denisar-Green, M.D. Ph.D.

James Denisar-Green, M.D. Ph.D.

Dr. James Denisar-Green is a faculty family physician with the Montana Family Medicine Residency in Billings, Montana, where he balances clinical practice, resident education, and administrative leadership. His clinical interests include rural medicine, preventive care, obstetrics... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am MDT
  Lecture+LAB

10:00am MDT

BREAK
Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am MDT

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am MDT
  BREAK/MEAL

11:15am MDT

BREAK AND LUNCH SERVICE BEGINS
Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am MDT

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am MDT
  BREAK/MEAL

11:30am MDT

APTA Montana Member Meeting and Luncheon
Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
  BREAK/MEAL

12:40pm MDT

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Physical Therapy
Saturday October 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
Introductory session to answer many common questions related to getting started in MSKUS- diagnostic/therapeutic uses of diagnostic ultrasound, cases demonstrating how diagnostic ultrasound can be utilized in physical therapy practice, device options, and training options.Learning Objectives:1. Learn several common applications of diagnostic ultrasound in physical therapy practice2. Know the...
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Speakers
avatar for Ross Eckstein, PT, DPT, OCS, RMSK, CSCS

Ross Eckstein, PT, DPT, OCS, RMSK, CSCS

Ross is a physical therapist based in Plains Montana where he lives with his wife and son. He has been using diagnostic ultrasound for five years and has been registered in musculoskeletal sonography for over three years. He utilizes diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound daily in... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions

12:40pm MDT

Primary Care Physical Therapy: Building Direct Access Pathways for Pain and Movement Health
Saturday October 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care, yet access to timely, appropriate treatment remains inconsistent. As healthcare systems evolve toward value-based and primary caredriven models, physical therapists are uniquely positioned to serve as first-contact providers for pain and movement-related conditions. However, many practices continue to operate within...
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Speakers
avatar for Ty Barrett

Ty Barrett

Ty Barrett is CEO of Western Rehabilitation Health Network. Western Rehabilitation Health Network is a messenger model IPA network of independent physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists providing rehabilitation services throughout Utah and Idaho... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions

1:40pm MDT

Direct Access and the Dizzy Patient: A Tiered Approach to Differential Diagnosis and Management (Lab included)
Saturday October 10, 2026 1:40pm - 4:00pm MDT
Provides physical therapists with a practical, tiered framework for evaluating and managing the dizzy patient in direct access practice. Through key subjective questions and indicators, special tests, red flag identification, reference resources and a case study attendees will build confidence in bedside screening for emergent conditions, differential diagnosis, and knowing when and how to refer...
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Speakers
TG
avatar for Katherine Clute-Reinig, PT, DPT

Katherine Clute-Reinig, PT, DPT

Katherine Clute-Reinig, DPT, is a physical therapist who specializes in vestibular rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation in Missoula, Montana. She holds a Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) from 360 Neuro Health and has three years of dedicated clinical... Read More →
avatar for Holly Carlsmith, PT, DPT

Holly Carlsmith, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Element Physical Therapy
Holly Carlsmith is a Physical Therapist with specialized expertise in vestibular and balance rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Physiology from the University of Montana and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 1:40pm - 4:00pm MDT
  Lecture+LAB

1:40pm MDT

Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders (VTE - DVT/PE and PAD), lab included
Saturday October 10, 2026 1:40pm - 4:00pm MDT
This course will cover two very important clinical disorders of the vascular tree of the lower extremity; Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) which includes Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (DVT/PE) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). DVT is one of the more common and potentially serious vascular disorders seen in patients who are hospitalized and receiving physical therapy. This course...
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Speakers
avatar for Steven Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Steven Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Dr. Steven Tepper is president of Rehab Essentials Inc, a conduit for post-professional DPT and OTD programs at University of Montana and three hybrid entry-level DPT programs. He earned his BS in physical therapy and a PhD in experimental pathology from the University of Maryland... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 1:40pm - 4:00pm MDT
  Lecture+LAB

2:40pm MDT

BREAK
Saturday October 10, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm MDT

Saturday October 10, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm MDT
  BREAK/MEAL

4:00pm MDT

Sports Nutrition Strategies for Injury Prevention
Saturday October 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
We'll discuss the prevalence of low energy availability among high school and collegiate athletes and how that could be contributing to the rise of soft tissue injuries. We'll differentiate between nutrition for health and nutrition for sport and then review sports nutrition recommendations to fuel exercise and competition along with tips to help encourage athletes to fuel better overall.The...
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Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Ricci, RDN, CSSD, LD
Saturday October 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions

4:00pm MDT

Primary Care PT: Learning from Amazon to Build Membership-Based Care Models
Saturday October 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
TBA
Saturday October 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions

5:00pm MDT

Eating Disorders: Collaborative Management of a Disease in Hiding
Saturday October 10, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
TBA
Speakers
CM
avatar for Taylor Penwell, M.A.

Taylor Penwell, M.A.

Taylor received her Bachelor of Arts with Departmental Honors from Ohio University in 2019 where she majored in Psychology and minored in Biological Sciences. Taylor worked as the Clinical Research Coordinator for The Renfrew Center and then a Research Coordinator at the University... Read More →
Saturday October 10, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
  Breakout Sessions
 
Sunday, October 11
 

8:00am MDT

Updating Ethics for the Role & Responsibilities of Primary Care PT
Sunday October 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
As we step into a new professional role, we also take on new responsibilities and develop different relationships with patients, families, employers, and the health care system. Join us for breakfast and an interactive discussion where we will examine the ethics of our changing profession together. Thought-provoking questions from the field of health care ethics will guide our conversation as we...
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Speakers
avatar for Debra Gorman-Badar, PT, PhD(Bioethics)

Debra Gorman-Badar, PT, PhD(Bioethics)

Debra Gorman-Badar, PT, PhD is a health care ethics consultant. She practiced 37 years as a clinician, first in hosptials f/b 27 years as a private practice owner/clinican.
Debra’s professional goal as a health care ethicist is to promote, facilitate, and support ethics discourse and competency in healthcare, especially the physical therapy profession. She holds an MA in Philosophy with a Teaching Ethics Emphasis from the University of Montana and... Read More →

Sunday October 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
  Keynote/Roundtables

9:00am MDT

Dynamic Duos Defying Doubt: PT-PTA Teams Prove Their Power
Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Collaboration between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants is vital to achieving exceptional, patient-centered care in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, particularly as the profession embraces primary care practice. This session explores the key principles that underpin successful teamwork within the PTPTA partnership, highlighting communication, delegation, and the...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

Jennifer Davia, PT, DPT, DHSc

Associate Professor, Director of Admission, Augustana University
Dr. Davia has 30+ years of physical therapy experience with expertise in pelvci health and collaborative practice with PTAs. She is the Director of Admissions for the developing hybrid Augustana University DPT - Colorado Program and was the Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Program... Read More →
Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
  Breakout Sessions

9:00am MDT

Pelvic Health for the Primary Care PT
Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
This course provides physical therapists with foundational knowledge in pelvic health, empowering them to confidently integrate pelvic considerations into their practice. Designed for PTs in primary care settings, the course covers key topics such as pregnancy and postpartum care, prehab and rehab for cesarean delivery, and acute postpartum treatment. Participants will also explore the role of...
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Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Weyrauch, PT, DPT, MS

Stephanie Weyrauch, PT, DPT, MS

Dr. Stephanie Weyrauch is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist at MovementX in Billings, MT. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Weyrauch is a highly sought-after speaker... Read More →
Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
  Breakout Sessions

9:00am MDT

Direct Access and the Dizzy Patient: A Tiered Approach to Differential Diagnosis and Management (Lab included)
Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am MDT
Provides physical therapists with a practical, tiered framework for evaluating and managing the dizzy patient in direct access practice. Through key subjective questions and indicators, special tests, red flag identification, reference resources and a case study attendees will build confidence in bedside screening for emergent conditions, differential diagnosis, and knowing when and how to refer...
See More →
Speakers
TG
avatar for Katherine Clute-Reinig, PT, DPT

Katherine Clute-Reinig, PT, DPT

Katherine Clute-Reinig, DPT, is a physical therapist who specializes in vestibular rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation in Missoula, Montana. She holds a Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) from 360 Neuro Health and has three years of dedicated clinical... Read More →
avatar for Holly Carlsmith, PT, DPT

Holly Carlsmith, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Element Physical Therapy
Holly Carlsmith is a Physical Therapist with specialized expertise in vestibular and balance rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Physiology from the University of Montana and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating... Read More →
Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am MDT
  Lecture+LAB

10:15am MDT

But What About New Grads? Mentoring Entry-Level Providers for Primary Care
Sunday October 11, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
We all want our new colleagues to be able to effectively evaluate and treat our patients in rural (and thus primary) care environments on day one, which requires effective mentorship both in clinical experiences and as they begin their first jobs. This session will be moderated by Dr. Audrey Elias, featuring the insights of a seasoned director of clinical education and of curriculum (Dr. Jennifer...
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Speakers
avatar for Audrey Elias, PT, DPT, PhD

Audrey Elias, PT, DPT, PhD

Audrey Elias is an assistant professor at Tufts University DPT-Boston. She graduated from the University of Montana with her DPT in 2009, completed an orthopedic residency in 2011, passed her board certification as an orthopedic clinical specialist in 2012, and earned her PhD in 2015... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Bell, PT, ScD

Jennifer Bell, PT, ScD

Jennifer Bell is an assistant professor and Director of Curriculum at Tufts University DPT-Boston. She graduated from the University of Texas-Southwestern with her MPT in 2006, practiced in multiple settings in rural Alaska while completing her ScD through Texas Tech in 2013, and... Read More →
Sunday October 11, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
  Breakout Sessions

11:15am MDT

From Conference to Clinic: Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Sunday October 11, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am MDT

Sunday October 11, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am MDT
  Keynote/Roundtables
 
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