APTA KS 2026 Spring Conference | Hilton Garden Inn, Hays KS | April 10-11, 2026

Registration is officially open!

 

Agenda

Friday, April 10

7 CEUs for Sessions
Track 1 Track 2
7:00 - 8:00am
Registration / Check-in
8:00 - 8:10am
President's Welcome by Sierra Glaser, PT, DPT, APTA Kansas President
8:10 - 10:10am
2 CEUs
Pain Processing Therapy
Ryan Morris
Ability KC
10:10 - 10:25am
Break / Exhibits
10:25am - 12:25pm
2 CEUs
Recognize, Screen and Refer: The PT's Role in Pelvic Health
Paula Walsh and Sarah Dominguez
Case Based Learning of Parkinsonism: What are the Parkinson-Plus syndromes?
Amy Nicolas
12:25 - 1:55pm
Business Meeting / Lunch
1:55 - 2:55pm
1 CEU
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Workshop
Phil Vardiman
Case Based Learning of Parkinsonism: What are the Parkinson-Plus syndromes?
Amy Nicolas
2:55 - 3:55pm
1 CEU
Management of the Thoracic
Jeremy Luthy
Post-Concussion Exercise Prescription based on Phenotype and Irritability
Amy Nicolas
3:55 - 4:15pm
Break
4:15 - 5:15pm
1 CEU
Intentionally Slow Velocity Resistance Exercise
Dr. Andy Fry
6:00 - 8:30pm
Social Event
CEUs
7

Saturday, April 11

6.5 CEUs Awarded for Sessions
Track 1 Track 2
7:00 - 8:00am
Registration / Student Breakfast
8:00 - 8:10am
President's Welcome by Sierra Glaser, PT, DPT, APTA Kansas President
8:10 - 9:10am
1 CEU
Platform Session
9:10 - 10:40am
1.5 CEUs
Poster Session
10:40 - 11:40am
1 CEU
On Pins and Needles: Navigating Risks and Reward in Dry Needling
Chris Kinslow
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
Sierra Glaser, PT, DPT, APTA Kansas President
11:40 - 12:40pm
1 CEU
On Pins and Needles: Navigating Risks and Reward in Dry Needling
Chris Kinslow
TBD
12:40 - 2:00pm
Lunch on Your Own
2:00 - 4:00pm
2 CEUs
A Clinician's Guide to High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Stroke Recovery
Sandy Bilinger, Caitlin Fields
Total CEUs
6.5

Book Your Hotel Stay

Hilton Garden Inn, Hays KS - For Discounted Rate, Book by Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026

There are a limited number of hotel rooms reserved for conference attendees at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Hotel reservations can be made for the reduced price of $145 per night. Guests can also call the hotel directly and use code KPTA.

Click Here for more information on the hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Hays

221 W 43rd St,

Hays, KS 67601

(785) 727-7721

Free Student Breakfast with the Board

APTA Kansas is hosting a FREE Student Only hot breakfast for student attendees to network with the APTA KS Board of Directors on Saturday April 11th from 7:30-8:30am.

Don't miss your chance to meet the Board of Directors, ask them anything, voice a concern or point you in the right direction for your specific interests? Register for the APTA KS Student Breakfast with the Board today!

The APTA KS Board of Directors are experts in their areas of practice, education, and research. They have been practicing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants for decades and some for many decades. They would love to share their knowledge and expertise with physical therapy students.

To RSVP for the Free Student Only Breakfast with the Board, click on the following link. Student Breakfast Registration Link


Currently Accepting Abstract Submissions


The APTA Kansas is currently accepting abstracts for their 2026 Spring Conference.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2026 (11:59 PM CST)


Sponsorships

Don't miss the opportunity to Sponsor, Exhibit or Advertise at the 2026 APTA Kansas Spring Conference. Download your sponsorship opportunities brochure below or register as a sponsor today:

Speaker Submission

Are you interested in speaking about a particular topic for the APTA Kansas Webinar or Spring or Fall Conference? Would you like to educate others on a topic you are passionate about with a short video on the APTA Kansas YouTube Channel? APTA Kansas is now accepting proposals for our YouTube Channel, Webinars and Conferences using the Speaker submission link below.

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