2018 Annual Conference

The APTAs of DC and Maryland Annual Conference

November 3, 2018

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A 1 Day Amazing Event to Energize - Engage - Inspire

Conference Program & Registration

Conference Highlights

Conference Gallery

  • PT EXPO showcasing the latest products, platforms, and services. 

  • Annual Membership Recognition
    Meeting & Luncheon


Cancellations and Refunds

This cancellation policy applies to all elements of the chapter meeting.

  • A $60 fee will be assessed for each registration cancelled between the time of registration and October 1, 2018.
  • There will be a $20 fee to switch registrations (substitute one attendee for another).
  • No refunds will be given after October 14, 2018.


Energized - Engaged - Transformed

On behalf of the APTA of Maryland Annual Conference Committee and Staff, we want to thank you for attending the 2017 Annual Conference in Hyattsville, Maryland. We hope you found the conference informative and engaging. 

Again, thank you to all the attendees, presenters, and exhibitors & sponsors. Your presence made this event a great success!

Leadership Election Results
Congratulations to the following individuals for being elected to APTA of Maryland Leadership Positions:
Vice President – Sandy McCombe Waller
Secretary – Rachel Skolky
Director for Government Relations – Laurie Neely
Director for Practice – JD Sheppard
Southern District Chair – Monique Caruth
Western District Chair – Early Cox
Chief Delegate – Linda Horn
Alternate Delegates - Laurie Neely, Raj Vemuri, Rachel Skolky
PTA Caucus Representative – Marcus Flom Alt.
PTA Caucus Representative – Stephanie Thomson
Nominating Committee – Jennifer Keller, Carol Zehnacker
Kendall and Levine Awards Committee – Chuck Dilla, Lynn Rudman

Congratulations 2017 Research Poster Award Winners!!!
First Place: How do you rehabilitate balance when vision, sensation, and vestibular systems are impaired? A case study. - Jonathan M Wood PT, DPT; Rachel A. Reoli PT, DPT

Second Place: Participation, enjoyment, and confidence patterns in running activities among children with cerebral palsy and typical development - Blair Bossie PT, DPT; Margo Orlin PT, PhD, FAPTA

Third Place: Functional Outcomes Associated with Participation in a Physical Therapist-Led Group Exercise Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease – Megan Olivos PT, DPT, MPH