2010 AKTA National Conference Recap

The American Kinesiotherapy Association is very excited to report another successful co-location with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The 2010 AKTA National Conference was held at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA; December 1 - 4, 2010. The AKTA was grateful for the opportunity to network with the many health and fitness professionals who actively support the MFA. Many thanks to all of the AKTA sponsored speakers and volunteers.

 

Conference Testimonials:

“I thought the conference was outstanding! Not only were there so many options to attend in multiple areas, the speakers and attendees were very knowledgeable and able to give us user ready information.”

Cindy Binkley
Central Park West Rehab Administrator
Toledo, Ohio

“I had a very good time at the conference. I usually shy away from attending the conference because of the limited amount of topics. This year, the fact that we had ample options of lectures that best suited my needs was great. I especially enjoyed the marketing lecture by Terri Langhans, 12 Myths of exercise and the round peg square hole topic. I loved the location of the conference and how it was easily accessible via trolley/bus. I hope that in the future, you continue to piggy back the AKTA conference with the MFA so as to continue to offer a vast array of topics. Can't wait till next year.”

Marco Aurelio Barba, R.K.T.
Central Valley Occupational Medical Group Inc.
Bakersfield, CA

My motivation and excitement for my job has reached an unprecedented level since attending this conference. I had a wonderful experience (this being my first conference) and I have been encouraging all of my fellow staff members who were unable to attend this year to make plans to attend next year. I returned home with loads of ideas as to how we can keep our patients excited for therapy, reduce no-shows and cancellations and achieve better results. I would like to keep this flame of inspiration burning though the Greater Los Angeles VA- KT Department.

Caroline (C.J.) Moret RKT

Greater Los Angeles VMAC




The presidential reception was held on the rooftop bar of the Hotel Indigo. The KT's enjoyed the breathtaking views, firepit, reflective pools, tasty tapas all while relaxing and networking with other KT's across the country.

  

KT’s and other professionals occupied a large conference room to participate in an exciting hands-on workshop led by one of our sponsored speakers, Terry Roach,RKT.  The participants were educated on how to self correct posture and exercise technique to decrease the chance of injury, improve performance, energy levels and develop lifelong skills. In addition, the participants were instructed on how to develop torso stability, isolation skills and active stretching techniques that will aid in improving the quality of  instruction to help clients regain function and get the most out of their rehabilitation efforts.

Rod Hare an RKT from Canada attended the MFA award ceremony where multiple prizes were raffled.  Rod won a free registration to the 2011 conference in Orlando. 



KT’s continued socializing and networking at the MFA welcome reception held at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion where delicious appetizers and drinks were provided. 

 



Melissa Hosford and Leah Jakubowske participate in a challenge held by "Gravity" where they were instructed on therapy-focused exercises for rehab while learning functional training methods to create specific protocols for patients and clients. 



At the athletic business expo, KT’s met Biggest Loser participant O’Neal Hampton who lost 159+ lbs.  The KT’s had an opportunity to educate O’Neal about Kinesiotherapy and how we are involved in wellness.   From R to L top: CJ Munos, Regina McWhirter, Cecilia Ordonez,  Jenn Kosel, Byron Washington and Cynthia Howell.  Bottom R to L: Leah Jakubowske and Melissa Hosford.

KT’s participated in a hands-on lecture titled, “Fundamentals of Core Strengthening” where stabilization based corrective exercise program was demonstrated.  Participants were educated on how to properly define the core, its anatomical portions, and understand how each component plays an integral role in stabilization and mobilization of the lumbar-pelvic-hip complex.

Some of our conference attendees:

Back Row (L to R): Henry Jackson, Bob Smith, Krista Miller, Sherron Leigh, Byron Washington, Toby Johnson, Jerry Purvis, Art Morris, Bently O’Berry, Kate Swett, Zuri Pineda, Orin Aske, Romilson Oania.

Second Row (L to R): Vince Catteruccia, Veronica Russell, Jennifer Kosel, Cynthia Burwell, Cindy Binkley, Kelly Janson, Debbie Johnson, Dusti O’Berry.

Kneeling (L to R): Caroline Munos, Regina McWhirter, Cynthia Howell, Melissa Hosford, Leah Jakubowske, Marlo Hawkins, William Myrick, Cecilia Ordonez.

Front Row (L to R): Robert Ordonez, Melissa Ziegler, Lori Shuart.

We look forward to seeing each of you in 2011 for another exciting event. The 2011 AKTA/MFA conference is scheduled for November 30 - December 3,2011 in Orlando, Florida. Watch the MFA website for conference information: http://www.medicalfitness.org/.