Upcoming Programs & Events
The Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Patient
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Webinar | AASPT RISE Committee in collaboration with APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation PT Proud Committee | Free
Moderator: Marisa Pontillo, PT, PhD, DPT, CSCS
Speaker: Keelin Godsey, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, FAAOMPT
Overview: Explore inclusive care for transgender and gender diverse patients—covering terminology, demographics, healthcare disparities, best practices, and orthopedic considerations to improve communication and clinical outcomes.
ACLR Updates – Where Do We Stand in 2026?
Date:Â January 28th, 2026
Time:Â 8:30 PM EST
Webinar |Â College Pro SIGÂ | Free
Speakers:Â Caroline Brunst, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS;Â Meghan Graham, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS;Â Bailey Lanser, PT, DPT, SCS, LAT;Â Jaclyn Taylor, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS;Â Javier Strickler, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Overview:Â The session explores how quadriceps strength and muscle recovery after ACL reconstruction influence biomechanics, knee power, and return-to-sport outcomes, highlighting implications for performance and long-term joint health.
APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Date:Â February 12-14, 2026
Anaheim, CA | Anaheim Convention Center
Live MeetingÂ
Discover the future of physical therapy at APTA CSM—where top clinicians, researchers, and students connect, learn, and lead movement health forward.
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TEAMMATES at CSM
Date: February 13, 2026
Time:Â 6-9PM at the Hilton Anaheim
Live Meeting | Free
Overview: Don’t miss the networking and fun—register now!
Eccentrics in rehab
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Webinar | Performance SIG | Free
Speakers:Â Owen Runion, PT, DPT, SCS; Megan Graham PhD, PT, DPT, SCS; Dan Lorenz DPT, PT, ATC, LAT, CSCS
Overview: This session looks at how eccentric training supports rehab, focusing on when and why to prescribe eccentrics and the key principles that guide effective, purpose‑driven use.
Knee Health in Runners Young and Old
Date:Â March 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Webinar | Running SIG | Free
Speakers: Mikel Joachim, PhD; Katie Lucas, PT, DPT, PhD; Megan Graham, PT, DPT, SCS; Chris Johnson, PT
Overview: This session explores common knee injuries in runners across ages, covering diagnosis, biomechanics, rehabilitation strategies, and psychosocial factors to guide effective, individualized recovery and return‑to‑running planning.
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Nutrition for the injured athlete
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 8:30Â PM EST
Webinar | Performance SIGÂ | Free
Speakers: Owen Runion, PT, DPT; Claire Reynolds, PT, DPT; Jackson Haen, RD, LD, CSCS
Overview: A focused session on how calorie, macronutrient, and micronutrient needs change after injury, with practical guidance to support optimal healing and recovery for injured athletes.
2026 Annual Meeting
Date: July 10 & 11, 2026Â
Seattle, WA |Â Seattle Convention Center
Live MeetingÂ
Join us in Seattle for the AASPT Annual Meeting—part of the biggest sports med event of the year. Expect hands-on learning, sharp insights, and real connections.
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