APTA National - Workgroup on Community-Facing Events at APTA Centennial Center

Location, Location, Location…

APTA National is seeking members to participate on an advisory work group charged with generating ideas that will be used to determine the best use of a community facing space.

APTA Centennial Center in Alexandria, Virginia is optimally located to capture the attention of “passer-byers” to observe activities that visually represent the mission and vision for the profession:

• Mission: “Building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society”
• Vision: “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience”

APTA Centennial Center is adjacent to a common sidewalk, public plaza and fitness trail that is located in an expanding business corridor. On the first floor of APTA Centennial Center and visible to the public; sits a 1200 square foot space, referred to as PT Flex Space (PTFS). The PTFS is appointed with floor to ceiling windows and is an ideal space to host activities that will highlight the effectiveness of physical therapy services while showcasing the importance of movement. Activities conducted in this space should be dynamic and interactive while engaging the community and activating this corridor to reach it’s “wellness potential”.

Complete the attached application and share a sample of your best ideas. We look forward to "brainstorming" with you.

The Flex Space Member Work Group (FSMWG) will offer recommendations that will assist APTA’s senior leadership’s charge to achieve the following goals:

• determining the best use of the Flex space that will reflect the value of movement while engaging internal/external community
• ensuring that the long-term activation of the space highlights the collaborative nature of the physical therapy profession by engaging community partners, local members, physical therapy education programs, vendors, and healthcare partners (e.g., family practitioners)

Logistics about FSMWG:

• Anticipated term: function during the planning phase August through October 2021.

• Meetings: 3 to 5 times virtually or in person (as appropriate)
• Anticipated hours of commitment: Small Project (up to 40 hours)10.1 – 40
• Members needed: 5 to 10

 Qualifications for participation on FSMWG:

• Active member
• Practice/work with in a 50-mile radius of APTA Centennial Center

 Experience in any of the following systems of the body:

• Musculoskeletal aliments
• Neurological aliments
• Pelvic Floor

 And/or

 Practice in the following settings:

• Private Practice
• Home Health/Concierge locations
• Primary Care/Emergency Room
• Military/VA

 And/or

 Provides/perform the following services:

• Population Health/Community Education
• PT Wellness Visits
• PT/PTA Faculty