This course is presented by a physical therapist and anatomy professor and provides an evidence-based, clinically relevant exploration of lower-extremity anatomy as it truly presents in real-world patient care—not the simplified, two-dimensional version memorized for the PT exam. Using high-quality cadaveric dissection images, real-time diagnostic ultrasound, and current peer-reviewed literature, participants will examine accurate three-dimensional relationships among muscles, nerves, fascia, and connective tissues commonly implicated in lower-extremity dysfunction.

Key anatomical structures—including the sciatic nerve and its regional relationships, the hamstring complex (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris), gluteal musculature, the ankle, and associated neurovascular structures—are reviewed in depth. Emphasis is placed on anatomical variation, tissue depth, spatial orientation, and dynamic visualization via diagnostic ultrasound, highlighting how these factors directly influence examination findings, symptom presentation, and treatment response.

Clinical correlations link anatomy to common lower-extremity pathologies and movement impairments, demonstrating how anatomical realities guide differential diagnosis, tissue loading strategies, and intervention selection. Integration of diagnostic ultrasound imaging allows participants to appreciate live tissue behavior, structural relationships, and common sources of diagnostic error that are not apparent in static models alone. Rather than emphasizing rote memorization, this course prioritizes clinical reasoning grounded in anatomical evidence, equipping clinicians to interpret patient presentations that do not follow textbook diagrams.

Dr. Bryan Dinh, DPT, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic, Cert. MSK Ultrasonographer, is a graduate of the AAMT Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Dr. Dinh moved from Vietnam to the United States at theage of 15. After settling in Oklahoma, he later attended the University of Oklahoma where he double majoredin modern dance and biochemistry. After graduation in 2016, he moved to New York City tobegin a professional modern dance career.

Dr. Dinh earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Langston University. Dr. Dinh holds the Diploma in Osteopractic, is Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Certified in Dry Needling, and is a Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasonographer through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Dr. Dinh is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Dr. Dinh has worked in a variety of musculoskeletal outpatient clinics in Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri. He is currently serving as adjunct faculty professor for Langston University DPT program. Dr. Dinh teaches gross anatomy and oversees dissection in the cadaver lab.

Notably, Dr. Dinh has given multiple guest lectures on dance injury prevention at dance studios across the country. In his free time Dr. Dinh enjoys working out, dancing, and shopping. Dr. Dinh has a special research interest in the use of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound by physical therapists and the etiology, pathogenesis and management of various tendinopathies.

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Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Dr. Nelson attended and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma State University.

After college, he earned his medical degree and completed his post graduate training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors.

From there, he was accepted into a prestigious fellowship program through the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center. While in Philadelphia, he received additional in depth training in microsurgery, wrist and small joint arthroscopy, upper extremity joint replacement and fracture care as well as tendon and nerve repair. 

Dr. Nelson has combined his education and research endeavors, leading to several published articles concerning hand injuries in athletes, advanced nerve compression techniques and other topics of interest. He is an active candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Throughout his extensive training, Dr. Nelson gained specific training in the treatment of upper extremity injuries amongst professional athletes as well as complex nerve transfers for a variety of upper extremity conditions. He continues to been recognized with many awards for excellence and achievement. 

Today, Dr. Nelson uses advanced surgical procedures to restore flexibility, movement and comfort to patients with hand and upper extremity injury or disease.

This session provides physical therapists and physical therapy assistants with evidence-informed knowledge and clinical rationale to incorporate nutrition considerations into patient care within professional scope of practice. Participants will review current research related to inflammation, metabolic health, and the gut–brain connection, and examine how dietary patterns may influence pain modulation, tissue healing, mental health, and physical performance.

Through case-based discussion and latest research, attendees will explore practical, patient-centered strategies to support behavior change, complement therapeutic exercise, and enhance patient engagement. The course will address the role of pro-inflammatory dietary patterns in pain sensitization, emerging evidence related to central sensitization syndromes, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration with registered dietitians and other healthcare professionals.

Participants will leave with practical communication tools to initiate nutrition-related conversations, apply screening considerations, and support whole-person, lifestyle-based models of care consistent with APTA’s vision of optimizing movement to improve the human experience. This session is relevant for clinicians practicing in orthopedics, pelvic health, pediatrics, neurology, and chronic pain management who seek to expand comprehensive, patient-centered approaches to care.

Chris Juneau has benefited from the guiding hands and mentorship of exceptional professors, clinicians, and healthcare professionals who have generously invested in his lifelong education and career.  He has thrived in outpatient orthopedics and fast-paced environments.  His professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Rehab Coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons in 2008, Regional Director at Athletico in 2025, Valir Outpatient Clinics from 2015-2023, and Concentra from 2012-2015.  

Chris recently joined Mercy’s outpatient division, also referred to by his team as the Rehab Renegades, where he is blessed to serve and extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.  He has recently been promoted to Supervisor for Therapy Services at Mercy Edmond I-35.  He also serves as Adjunct Professor at Langston University School of Physical Therapy, where he is a Teaching Assistant for Therapeutic Procedures II and the Course Instructor for Nutrition and Wellness.  Endorsed by the Integrative Pain Science Institute, Dr. Juneau completed the Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain Practitioner Certification Program in 2020.  

Being very dedicated to the Physical Therapy profession, Chris has served in multiple roles including Compliance Chair and Delegate and is currently completing his 2^nd term as 1st Vice President for APTA-Oklahoma. He is committed to advancing the profession and fostering its growth and impact.  Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from LSU (2000), a Doctor of Physical Therapy from The University of St. Augustine (2003), and an Executive MBA from Centenary College of Louisiana (2010).

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Ben was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  He attended Shawnee High School where he was a basketball player and All-State soccer player.  He went on to graduate from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2012 with a major in Pre-Allied Health and a minor in Cross-Cultural Ministry.  He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University in January of 2015.

During physical therapy school, Ben completed clinical rotations in Pennsylvania with Neurologic, Orthopedic, and Vestibular clinics.  He has been an active member of the APTA since 2012 and is a member of the Orthopedic section.  He completed an Orthopedic Residency in 2016 to advance his manual therapy and clinical skills. He became board certified in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation in 2018 and orthopedic physical therapy in 2019.

In May 2017, Ben returned home to OKC after living overseas in Armenia for 9 months.  While there he helped to provide pro-bono physical therapy, trained local physical therapists and studied the Armenian language.

Ben enjoys spending his free time at the lake and in the mountains, being with friends, running with his dog, playing sports, and traveling internationally.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on generative models and their practical applications in healthcare and research settings. Designed for professionals in any stage of their career, the course begins by establishing a foundational understanding of AI, including formal definitions and key milestones in its evolution. Participants will explore the core differences between discriminative and generative AI models and will be introduced to an overview of transformer architecture and to the CLEAR framework. 

This course will also equip PTs and PTAs with the knowledge and practical frameworks needed to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies safely and effectively. Participants will explore current tech trends influencing physical therapist practice, gain clarity on the regulatory and legal foundations guiding clinical technology use, and learn how to differentiate among key categories of hardware and software tools used in outpatient and rehabilitation settings.

Foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) will be introduced with a focus on their impact on clinical reasoning, along with a balanced discussion of the opportunities and limitations of AI-enabled tools in PT workflows. By the end, clinicians will be more prepared to make informed decisions about digital health solutions that enhance care quality, patient experience, and practice efficiency.

Robert Rosser, DPT, MBA, serves as the Director of Therapy Services for Mercy in the Oklahoma City region, where he leads multidisciplinary PT, OT, and SLP teams across multiple outpatient sites. His focus centers on clinical excellence, operational performance, caregiver engagement, and expanding access to high‑quality rehabilitation care for the community.

Robert has advanced through Mercy over nearly seven years—progressing from Staff Physical Therapist to Supervisor, Manager of Physical Medicine, Senior Manager of Therapy Services, and ultimately Director—a trajectory marked by consistent growth leadership, specialty program development, and strategic operational planning across Mercy’s outpatient therapy network. 

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Oklahoma Christian University, where he was also a collegiate baseball athlete, before entering his doctoral training. He later completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and earned an MBA in Healthcare Analytics from Oklahoma State University, giving him a strong combination of clinical depth, business insight, and data‑driven decision‑making ability.

Taylor Rhoades is a forward-thinking healthcare executive with a unique blend of expertise in clinical operations, service line strategy, and responsible artificial intelligence. He currently serves as Program Director of Responsible AI at Mercy, a multi-state not-for-profit health system, where he leads enterprise-wide AI governance, implementation, and value realization across over 50 hospitals.

In this role, Taylor is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through trustworthy AI adoption. He oversees the development of governance frameworks, vendor assessments, and AI registries, ensuring solutions are safe, equitable, and aligned with clinical and operational goals. His work helps bridge the gap between innovation and responsible integration, enabling Mercy to scale AI while maintaining transparency, compliance, and patient-centered outcomes.

Taylor holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from The George Washington University – Milken Institute School of Public Health. He is a member of ACHE and AHRA and was appointed to the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council by the Governor. With a passion for combining operational excellence and ethical innovation, Taylor continues to drive sustainable impact across healthcare systems.

Join current APTA OK Board of Director members as well as our APTA section “experts” in a roundtable discussion format of the following hot topics facing PT and PTAs:

Managing Provider Burnout – Discuss the retention challenges facing PT practices and learn options to navigate current workflow dyanamics. From flexible scheduling and tailored career paths to mental health support and advanced technology tools, clinicians are telling us what they need in today’s PT/PTA positions.

New PT and PTA Pipeline – Discuss the state of PT and PTA hiring and recruitment.  Topics include student pipelines, online recruitment strategies, and key metrics in the current industry

Oklahoma State Advocacy & Payment Updates – Discuss current changes in regulations, payment, quality initiatives, policy, and emerging care models in the private and public space. Presenters will address both current state legislative activity as well as payor specific changes in various rehab settings.

Home Health Practice Challenges -. In depth discussion will be presented consisting of but not limited to: regulatory, practice-related changes, legislative updates, advocacy efforts, home health value-based purchasing, OASIS-related changes, practice recommendations, and administrative concerns.

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