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PHYSICAL THERAPY
WOUND MANAGEMENT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

Become a member of the NEW American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section on Clinical Electrophysiology Wound Management Special Interest Group (SIG) by sending $35 for section membership to APTA 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. You most be an APTA member to join. This is the only SIG to specifically address physical therapy issues regarding wound management. Professional programming and current information updates as well as development of a clinical specialty examination are among the planned objectives of this dynamic new SIG. Officers: Bob Sellin, MSPT, ECS, Section president Bonnie Sparks, ;PT acting SIG president.

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The Eight Wonders of Wound Care October 7-9, 1996 Torrance, CA
Eighth Annual Physical Therapy Wound Care Management Conference

Choose 1,2 or 3 courses from 8 Hands-on Wound Management Instructional Courses:
Primer, Sharp Debridement (2 slots), Vascular Ulcer, Diabetic Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer, Physical Agents, Total Contact Cast/Orthotic Dynamic Splint.

Each with Skills Lab instruction in techniques. Faculty of 15 experts, 30+ product exhibits, CEU Texas, NATABOC, 1st Course $ 200, second/third $ 150 each. Course objectives based on APTA Guide for PT Practice Vol. 1: A Description of Patient Management (Physical Therapy 8/95) Class Size limited.

Contact Carrie Sussman, PT Chair. Register (310) 429-1358 (8 am - 7 pm PDT). Fax (310) 378-6845

Return to Main Page, Wound Care Institute Newsletter, Fall 1996