Vice Chair: Open
Communication Chair: Open
Education Chair: Akshat Mehta, PT, DPT
The Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) is a group for students and Early Professionals within years 0-5 of practice. This group acts as a resource for these individuals as they begin their careers. We offer a variety of different types of events, talks, and resources which serve to help students and early professionals navigate through their clinical questions, student loans, job searches, career prospects and many more. We offer mentorship opportunities as well as social events that encourage these members to acclimate with both the APTA of MA and PT community as a whole!
We are looking for more leaders to join our team in order to plan successful events! We are also looking for a group of individuals that will serve on a committee within the EPSIG to assist in running the Mentorship Program.
The Geriatric Special Interest Group (GSIG) aims to promote and support the professional development of PTs, PTAs, and students in advancing quality care for older adults. We offer diverse opportunities to engage in educational, networking and community events. We foster advocacy and volunteer service to benefit the health and wellness of older adults. Clinical discussions and resource-sharing are encouraged to support evidence-based physical therapy practice.
The GSIG is looking for members to help us plan educational and community events, such as fall screenings. There are also multiple other ways to engage with us including leading a journal club or contributing to our newsletter. If you have any ideas or would like to sign up for the GSIG newsletter, reach out. We look forward to connecting with you!
Vice Chair: Open
Communication Chair: Open
Education Chair: Open
The Manual Therapy SIG provides a forum for APTA of MA members and our colleagues in the PT community who have a shared interest in sharpening their knowledge and abilities, and supporting the delivery of manual therapy interventions by skilled physical therapists in the Commonwealth. We pursue this mission through highly accessible educational programming, networking, resource sharing, and advocacy.
We encourage all APTA of MA members to participate in our SIG, including those with an interest in the application of manual techniques to non-orthopedic patient populations. The SIG has a need for forward-thinking future leaders and volunteers willing to participate in the organization and promotion of educational programming.
The SIG is able to offer support in the form of remote teaching technologies, access to educational materials, and summary reports of activities and presentations at national conferences. Help is sought from members of the PT community capable of increasing our profile and expanding our network, including the number and diversity of our educational presenters and administrative leadership.
The PTA SIG supports PTAs across the state by providing education, advocacy and resources. We connect PTAs and PTs through biannual networking and educational events.
PTA Supervision and Teamwork: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/supervision-teamwork
State Practice Act: Please visit Member Resources tab
Medicare Payment Differential for Services Provided by PTAs: https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/pta-differential
More Resources for PTAs: https://www.apta.org/for-ptas
The Neurologic Special Interest Group is designed to provide opportunities for members who share a specific professional interest with neurologic rehabilitation through educational programming, networking and resource sharing. Clinically relevant programming is offered supporting evidence-based practice, while fostering discussions of interpretations and clinical experiences. We also offer mentorship and leadership opportunities, and encourage licensed PTs/PTAs and students to engage with the Neuro SIG.
We are looking for members interested in getting more involved with the Neuro SIG. Specifically, we are seeking leaders to serve on sub-committees with focus on coordinating educational programs, community engagement and social events.
Vice Chair: David Nolan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Communication Chair: Katherine Tarantino, PT, DPT, SCS
Education Chair: Paul Insana, PT, DPT
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
The Orthopedic Special Interest Group is designed to provide opportunities for members who share a specific professional interest in orthopedics through educational programming, networking and resource sharing. Clinically relevant programming is offered supporting evidence-based practice while fostering engagement in the profession.
We are currently looking for PTs, PTAs, and students with an interest in promoting the mission of the Orthopedic SIG. We are in need of committee members to assist with planning education programming and social/networking events. This is a great opportunity to engage with APTA MA.
It is the Mission of the APTA MA Pain SIG is to enhance the ability to diagnose and treat pain disorders through scientific reasoning, ultimately enhancing the lives of patients. The APTA Pain SIG provides a community for knowledge sharing and open dialogue in the area of pain science that will foster clinical and professional growth for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
What we need: We are looking for members interested in getting more involved with the Pain SIG. Specifically, we are seeking members to review and disseminate evidence based pain literature and engage in our social media community to facilitate the building of a network of high quality pain clinicians.
Vice Chair: Arielle Venne, PT, DPT
Education Chair: Jo-Ann Hutchinson, PT
Communication Chair: Tamara Alie, PT
Mass. State Pediatric Advocacy Liaison, APPT: Ellen Brennan
The purpose of the PSIG is to provide a forum for APTA MA members who have a common interest in pediatric physical therapy. We seek to inspire, engage and empower pediatric physical therapists and physical therapy assistants within the state to provide exceptional, evidence-based services for children and their families. We do this through educational programming, networking, resource sharing and advocacy.
This SIG became part of APTA MA in 2024.
Vice Chair: Jen McLaughlin, PT
Communication Chair: Isabella Ferrera, PT, DPT
Education Chair: Sara Knight, PT
Community Engagement: Yassi Zarbafian, PT
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