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SUMMARY:2026 APTA Alaska Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 APTA ALASKA SPRING CONFERENCE\nMAY 2\, 2026\, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.\nProvidence Alaska Medical Center\nAnchorage\, AK\nHands-On vs. Hands-Off: Finding the Right Balance for Engagement and Outcomes\nSpeaker: Megan Donaldson\, PT\, PhD\nA Certificate for 0.7 CEUs (7 contact hours) Will Be Awarded at the End of the Conference. \nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!\n \nVirtual and In Person \nREGISTER ONLINE \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nThis 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. \nA 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. \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nUpon completion of this course\, attendees will be able to: \n\nRecognize and address contextual factors that influence patient care and outcomes.\nUnderstand and assess patient expectations in physical therapy.\nApply motivational interviewing techniques to enhance engagement.\nImplement coaching philosophies that support sustainable behavior change.\nIdentify and overcome barriers to patient adherence.\nPrescribe exercise with appropriate dosage to maximize adherence and outcomes.\nEvaluate and communicate patient outcomes to reinforce progress and motivation.\nBalance hands-on and hands-off approaches to optimize engagement and long-term adherence.\n\nREGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://aptaalaska.org/chapter-event/2026-apta-alaska-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Providence Alaska Medical Center\, 3200 Providence Dr\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
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