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Pediatrics SIG
 
Welcome to the APTA Michigan Pediatrics Special Interest Group (SIG)

Mission Statement: The Pediatric Special Interest Group of the American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter is committed to transforming society for Michigan’s children by advocating for pediatric physical therapy practice.

Vision: We will establish a supportive network for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Michigan who work with children by promoting evidence-based practice through knowledge translation and striving for excellence in child- and family-centered care.

 

Our Leadership:

Chair: Jess Kowalski
Vice-Chair: Stacy Zousmer
Secretary: Yvonne Jackson
Research Director: Lisa Kenyon
APTA MI Pediatric SIG Consultant: Janet Downey
Education Director: Ciera Melton
Membership Director: Justine Murphy
Communications Director: Alyssa Misiak
PTA Director: Sarah Card
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Director: Sarah Bigelow
Nominating Committee Member: Letrisha Stallard                   

Frequently Asked Questions

Pediatric physical therapists are uniting in the state of Michigan to reach out to physical therapists who practice in a variety of pediatric settings. Currently physical therapists have had limited opportunities, or representation in Michigan to support specialized pediatric physical therapy practice settings.

The goals of the Pediatric SIG include:

(1) Advocating for pediatric physical therapy practice;

(2) Establishing a supportive network for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work with children;

(3) Promoting evidence-based practice through knowledge translation; and

(4) Striving for excellence in child- and family-centered care. Identified key persons to initiate the Pediatric SIG have been established.

We are looking for active participation with current APTA Michigan Chapter members and welcome therapists who treat pediatric patients from all practice settings with potential interest in providing services to children. 

The newly established Pediatric SIG is here to support physical therapists in the state of Michigan delivering service to pediatric populations. Our goal is to provide appropriate and relevant content for our group members. Please share your ideas with our group to grow the SIG at this link.

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