APTA ND

10/16/2026

October is Physical Therapy Month! Why wait to address aches, pains, or movement concerns? Physical therapists are movement experts who can help you improve mobility, manage pain, and stay active. Thanks to direct access, many people can see a physical therapist without a physician referral. Early care can make all the difference. Learn more at ChoosePT.com.

10/14/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help plan the next APTA-ND state conference for PTs and PTAs for fall of 2027. The committee will consist of 6-10 members who are willing to meet for 1 hour meetings 1-2x per month starting next month.

If you are a new grad or a seasoned PT in ND and have been waiting for a fun opportunity to start getting involved and networking with others across the state here is your chance! If you want to learn more or are interested in joining this committee, please email Nichole Sommers our CE Chair by October 23rd! ([email protected])

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

Celebrating PT Month by showcasing all the great continuing ed courses that you take and receive credits for free with an APTA membership! This featured course is trending and you can see why as it breaks down how AI is being applied in real outpatient PT practices today. Check it out in the APTA Learning Center!

10/05/2026

Research shows that physical therapy can help people move better, feel stronger, reduce pain, and get back to important daily activities. From back pain and arthritis to stroke recovery, falls prevention, pelvic health, and Parkinson's disease, physical therapy can make a meaningful difference. The best part? Your treatment plan is built around your goals and your life. Learn more about what the science says.

https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/the-science-behind-physicaltherapy-how-it-helps-you-move-better-feel-better-and-get-back-to-life

10/02/2026

Happy PT Month!

Happy National Physical Therapy Month! 🎉💙 All month long, we’re celebrating physical therapy and the PTs and PTAs who help people move, stay active, and keep doing the things they love.

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09/30/2026

We want to take this time to thank our outgoing APTA-ND president Cindy Flom-Meland! Cindy served as our chapter president for 3 terms (9 years) and is the program chair of the UND Physical Therapy Program. We asked her two questions.....

What have you enjoyed the most as APTA-ND president?
I have enjoyed working with board/committee members and members from across the state to work to raise physical therapy practice to the top of our license.

What are you most proud of during your term?
The ability to collaborate with the NDBPT, our lobbyist, and other healthcare providers on various initiatives (ordering imaging, primary care provider for WSI, & mobility placards). I love the work we have done to keep membership numbers up, which has allowed us to have 3 delegates from our state at the APTA House of Delegates.

Enjoy some photos from over the years. We are grateful for Cindy's leadership and service!

09/29/2026

Thank you to Dr. Matt Schumacher from University of Mary Physical Therapy for putting on a great manual course this past weekend and for all the attendees! It was a great 2 days of learning! Be on the lookout for our spring continuing ed course to be announced soon.

09/27/2026

We are excited to welcome Alison Fuhrman, owner of Connect Physical Therapy in Fargo, as the newly elected President of APTA North Dakota!

We are excited for her to help guide our chapter as we continue to support our members, advance the profession, and advocate for physical therapy across the state. She recently served as Chief Delegate for APTA-ND.

Please join us in congratulating Alison and wishing her the very best as she begins her term! We’re excited for the leadership, energy, and perspective she will bring to APTA North Dakota.💙

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to the outgoing president Cindy Flom-Meland for her lifelong service to the profession and our organization.

Thank you Cindy and congratulations Alison!👏