2026 APTA Alaska Spring Conference
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2026 APTA ALASKA SPRING CONFERENCE
MAY 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
Hands-On vs. Hands-Off: Finding the Right Balance for Engagement and Outcomes
Speaker: Megan Donaldson, PT, PhD
A Certificate for 0.7 CEUs (7 contact hours) Will Be Awarded at the End of the Conference.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Virtual and In Person
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This evidence-informed course equips physical therapists with practical strategies to enhance patient engagement, improve adherence, and achieve better outcomes. Grounded in current research, the course explores motivational interviewing, coaching philosophies, and contextualized exercise prescription tailored to real-world clinical settings.
A key focus is the integration of hands-on and hands-off care, helping therapists adapt their approach based on patient expectations, cultural context, and clinical presentation. Through interactive case studies and practical tools, participants will learn to deliver care that is both personalized and empowering.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize and address contextual factors that influence patient care and outcomes.
- Understand and assess patient expectations in physical therapy.
- Apply motivational interviewing techniques to enhance engagement.
- Implement coaching philosophies that support sustainable behavior change.
- Identify and overcome barriers to patient adherence.
- Prescribe exercise with appropriate dosage to maximize adherence and outcomes.
- Evaluate and communicate patient outcomes to reinforce progress and motivation.
- Balance hands-on and hands-off approaches to optimize engagement and long-term adherence.
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