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APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit 2025 (On Demand)

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Now available on APTA’s Learning Center, the Future of Rehab Therapy Summit 2025 brought together the brightest minds and boldest ideas in rehab therapy—and you can watch it all on demand. 

Whether you're a clinician, educator, entrepreneur, or student. From visionary leadership to practical tools for innovation, these sessions are designed to inspire action and spark transformation. 

Highlights include: 

Day 1: Visionary Ideas & Leadership 

Explore the trends, technologies, and trailblazers shaping rehab therapy: 

  • Keynote by Shark Tank Winner Dan Staats: Learn how SORSOAP went from idea to market. 
  • Leadership Roundtable: CEOs of APTA, AOTA, and ASHA discuss the future of rehab. 
  • Solutions in Practice: Discover how new technology is revolutionizing care. 
  • AI & Data Panel: See how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical decision-making. 
  • Career Pathways: Hear from professionals who’ve forged unique, impactful careers. 

 

Day 2: Innovation in Action 

Get the tools to turn your ideas into reality: 

  • From Idea to Impact: Learn innovation strategy from GripAble CEO Paul Rinne. 
  • Perfect Your Pitch: Dan Staats shares how to win over investors and stakeholders. 
  • Interactive Innovation Lab: Watch a live pitch and learn how to present your own. 
  • Patent & FDA Guidance: Protect your ideas and navigate regulatory pathways. 
  • Investor Insights: Discover how to attract funding and grow your vision. 

Explore the Agenda & Speakers: Visit the event page. 

Course Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
  2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
  3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
  4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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Introduction and Welcome
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  8 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  8 minutes This welcome video opens APTA’s Future of Rehab Therapy Summit, introducing a day of bold ideas, collaborative leadership, and innovations driving the future of rehab therapy. Presenters: Judy Lewis, Emcee and Senior Business Development Specialist at APTA Skye Donovan, PT, PhD – Vice President of APTA Board of Directors
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Keynote: The SORSOAP Story: A Physical Therapist’s Path to Innovation
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  63 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  63 minutes Prepare to be inspired. Dan Staats, PT, DPT — physical therapist, entrepreneur, and "Shark Tank" winner — takes the stage to share insights and real-world strategies on transforming an idea into a successful product. From concept to market, he provides valuable lessons on bringing innovation to life in rehab therapy. Learn more about his "Shark Tank" journey. Presenter: Daniel Staats, PT, DPT – SORSOAP Co-Founder
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Solutions in Practice: Rehab Reimagined: Innovation in Rehab with VALD Systems
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  22 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  22 minutes A VALD expert, Nicholas Rittersbach, PT, DPT, together with a clinician who uses VALD systems in practice, Daniel Hague, PT, DPT, share how these digitally based, patient-centric tools support the assessment of human movement, performance, injury risk, and rehabilitation across disciplines. Presenters: Nicholas Rittersbach, PT, DPT - Clinical Solutions Specialist, VALD Daniel Hague, PT, DPT - Sports Physical Therapist and Residency Mentor, MedStar and Coppin State
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Panel Discussion: Leadership Roundtable
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  75 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  75 minutes An unprecedented chance to hear the CEOs of rehab therapy’s leading organizations come together to discuss the challenges we face, the innovations driving change, and where our professions are headed. Presenters: Moderator: Drew Contreras, PT, DPT – Vice President of Strategic Affairs at APTA Panelists: Justin Moore, PT, DPT – APTA CEO Katie Jordan, OTR/L, MBA – AOTA CEO Vicki Deal-Williams – ASHA CEO
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Solutions in Practice: Reimagining Therapy with Hybrid Care
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  11 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  11 minutes Medbridge’s CEO Donovan Campbell takes the stage to unveil how the company is revolutionizing digital patient care—pioneering progressive hybrid care pathways that expand access, elevate outcomes, and redefine the future of healthcare delivery. Presenter: Donovan Campbell, Medbridge CEO
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Solutions in Practice: Unlocking Efficiency: Lessons from MedStar Health’s Successful AI Scribing Rollout
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  23 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  23 minutes At the intersection of technology and therapy practice, innovative tools like AI scribing are transforming patient care, documentation efficiency, and clinical workflows. In this session, Pedro Teixeira, co-founder of Prediction Health, is joined by Jill Anderson, PT, a vice president of MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, to explore how these cutting-edge tools are shaping care. Presenters: Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD - Co-Founder and CEO, Prediction Health Jill Anderson, PT - Vice President, Ambulatory Care and Therapy Network, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
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Panel Discussion: Beyond the Traditional Path
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  61 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  61 minutes Rehab careers don’t follow a one-size-fits-all path. Hear from professionals who’ve taken unexpected turns in their careers and discover new ways to leverage your skills. Moderator: Katie Sutton, PTA - Instructor and Director of Clinical Education, Stark State College Panelists: Harrison Segall, PT, DPT - Program manager, Office of Population Health, Johns Hopkins Health System Alice Forsythe Navarro, SLP/A - Founder and CEO, Opening Doors Therapy Jamar Haggans, OTR/L – Director of Quality, AOTA Melissa Gill, PT, DPT - Owner and CEO, On-Site Solutions Physical Therapy
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Solutions in Practice: Innovating MSK Recovery: How Athletico Physical Therapy Is Improving Patient Outcomes with Limber Health and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  24 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  24 minutes Sejal Gajarawala, PT, DPT from Limber Health, joins Travis Egli, PT, DPT from Athletico Physical Therapy to discuss how Limber’s platform—validated through research at the Mayo Clinic—empowers clinicians with tools for remote therapeutic monitoring, home exercise programs, value-based care, and more. Presenters: Sejal Gajarawala, PT, DPT – Director of Clinical Operations and Client Success, Limber Health Travis Egli, PT, DPT – Director of Clinical Development, Athletico Physical Therapy
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Panel Discussion: AI and Data in Rehab
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  65 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  65 minutes AI is transforming health care — what does that mean for rehab therapy? Join experts as they explore how data and technology are shaping patient care and clinical decision-making. Moderator: Carol Passarelli, PT, DPT – PT Product Consultant Panelists: CJ Morrow, PT, DPT – Clinical Quality Consultant Anang Chokshi, PT, DPT – Founder and Managing Partner, Digital Healthcare Consulting Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD – Co-Founder and CEO of Prediction Health
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Solutions in Practice: Penciled
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  21 minutes
Recorded 07/09/2025  |  21 minutes Our featured speakers will explore how Penciled’s AI-powered front office assistant is transforming physical therapy practices. From communicating with patients via SMS and scheduling plans of care to filling open appointment slots using a digital waitlist, the assistant streamlines operations while integrating directly with electronic health records. Presenters: Shawn Shivdat, Penciled Co-Founder and CEO Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT – Head of Clinical Operations, Origin Physical Therapy
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How to Innovate: From Idea to Impact
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  53 minutes
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  53 minutes What does it take to turn a great idea into a game-changer? Learn practical strategies for identifying opportunities, thinking creatively, and driving meaningful innovation. Presenter: Paul Rinne, PhD – GripAble and AbleCare CEO and Co-Founder
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Perfecting Your Pitch
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  47 minutes
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  47 minutes You’ve got a brilliant idea — now, how do you get others to believe in it? Gain expert insights on crafting a compelling pitch that captivates investors, stakeholders, and partners. Presenter: Daniel Staats, PT, DPT – SORSOAP Co-Founder
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Innovation Lab
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  33 minutes
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  33 minutes In this interactive session, participants watched a successful innovation pitch and actively applied key principles of innovation and persuasive communication. Viewers will gain practical insights into evaluating and presenting innovative ideas effectively. Please note: an audio issue occurred during the pitch video playback but was promptly resolved. Presenters: Carol Passarelli, PT, DPT Ben Cooksey, PT, DPT – Torchward CEO and Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay
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The Patent Process
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  42 minutes
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  42 minutes Don’t let your hard work go unprotected. Learn the ins and outs of patents, trademarks, and intellectual property to safeguard your innovations. Presenter: Ryan Ward - Patent Attorney, Venable LLP
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Navigating the FDA
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  48 minutes
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  48 minutes Bringing a new product to market? Understand the regulatory landscape, approval pathways, and key steps to successfully navigate the FDA process. Presenter: Lauren Roth - FDA and Life Sciences Partner, King & Spalding
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Finding Investors
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  33 minutes
Recorded 07/10/2025  |  33 minutes Investors are looking for the next big thing — could it be yours? Learn how to attract the right investors, communicate your value, and secure the funding you need to grow. Presenter: Todd Roberts, CEO and Co-Founder of AT Dev
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