APTANJ SPORTS PT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

LEADERSHIP

  • Chair: Edison Au, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, FDNS, Cert MDT, GTS, CSCS, Dip. Sports PT
  • Vice-Chair:  Michael Dunne, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS
  • Secretary: Jennifer T. Gentile, PT, DPT, SCS

MISSION STATEMENT

The Sports Special Interest Group of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey is committed to educating  its members, encouraging the exchange of ideas and fostering an arena of support for the practice  of sports physical therapy in this state. 

OBJECTIVES

  1. Allow for networking and informal discussion among our members.
  2. Provide relevant clinical information and education to members.
  3. Discuss issues important to the local or state-wide practice of sports physical therapy an encourage support for action needed on these issues.

STANDING RULES

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PAST EVENTS

APTANJ SPORTS PT SIG PAST MEETINGS (MINUTES, PRESENTATIONS, RECORDINGS, etc.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Check out the APTANJ Sports PT SIG’s new YouTube channel with recent and past speaker presentations and discussions!
  • APTANJ Sports PT SIG is looking for clinicians & practices that specialize in treating concussions.  If you're interested in joining this network for referrals, please submit the following to njsportspt@gmail.com: 
  1. Name of clinic, address, phone# and website
  2. Name of particular clinician/PT, with short bio describing their experience in concussion management/treatment. 
  • APTANJ Sports PT SIG is looking for PTs to feature in our “Member Spotlight”
    • Do you work with an amazing APTNJ Sports PT member? Or are you a member that is doing something different, amazing and interesting?
    • We are looking for members interested in being featured in our “member spotlight” to be posted on the website and through our social media portals. Please email us pictures and a brief bio describing why your work should be highlighted!

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

     

    APTANJ SPORTS PT SIG STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

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     SCHOOL    STUDENT 
    Kean University Charlene Morales   
    Rutgers University  Jessica Muney
    Rutgers University Radhika Thakkar
    Seton Hall University Dominique Adornetto
    Seton Hall University    Julie Samuel
    Seton Hall University Piero Scrofani
    Stockton University  Kiersten Breytak

                                                                                                                              

    TOPICS OF INTEREST

    • Developing a cohesive network of sports rehab providers that we can cross-refer for our athletes (i.e. concussion rehab, IASTM, ART, Counterstrain, PRP, taping, etc.)
    • Establishing a clear career path for sports PTs in NJ (SCS, residency, USOC, prep courses).
    • Develop/host courses to fill gaps in knowledge – Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA), taping for PTs, functional return to sport, exercise physiology, etc.
    • Public exposure/awareness & marketing.
    • Membership involvement, generate opportunities, coordinate sports PT courses, etc.
    • Student opportunities & education– Rutgers, Seton Hall, Kean, Stockton.
    • Sports PT residencies, internships.
    • NJ Sports PT legislation (i.e. dry-needling, field care coverage, licensure compact for out-of-state coverage, concussion testing, etc.)
    • Clarify liability coverage for sports PTs doing field care.

     

    ABSTRACTS

    EDUCATION

    • Be sure to check the APTANJ calendar regularly for related, upcoming events. 

    RESOURCES

      SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

      Dustin Baldwin, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

      As the current Director of Rehab for Rutgers Olympic Sports, I support our athletic department while assisting in the development of many aspiring clinicians and sports specialists. Prior to my current role, I worked as an outpatient clinician in a sports medicine practice. Here, I was fortunate enough to treat several Division 1 and professional soccer players in both the MLS and NWSL including sideline coverage for the Rutgers Men’s basketball team. I also completed the Kevin Wilk Traveling Fellowship. This allowed me to travel around the country learning from physical therapists who work in a variety of athletic settings.

      • How long have you been practicing physical therapy?
        7 years
      • What's an interesting fact about yourself?
        I enjoy riddles and thought-provoking questions. Every day in the clinic, I post one for the athletes to answer.
      • What sports do you do yourself?
        Basketball and golf. Basketball is the sport I grew up playing and still enjoy playing pickup today. My passion for golf has grown over the last few years, so during nice weather days I enjoy being out on the course as I improve this hobby.
      • Who inspires you in the field?
        My first inspiration in physical therapy was Erik Meira. Erik is one of the most logical and critical thinkers I have ever come across, and I truly believe that if more people were like him, physical therapy would be in a better place. Another source of inspiration is Jarred Boyd. Although sometimes I need a thesaurus when I listen to him speak, I find his focus on objective based rehab very impressive.
      • Do you have any tips/tricks/pearls of wisdom for sports PT?
        Do your best to say "yes" to as many new opportunities that come your way. Work life balance can be a challenge as a sports PT especially in the early stages of your career; however, the more opportunities you say yes to, the more doors tend to open and new opportunities arise. Also, no model is perfect for everyone. Learn as much as you can from many clinicians and utilize all of that knowledge to make the best decision for the athlete in front of you at that time.

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