FFG Trustees to Lead and Inspire at APTA CSM 2025 in Houston
FUTURE Foundation Global (FFG) proudly announces the active participation of its trustees at the upcoming APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2025 in Houston, Texas. This premier event in physical therapy will showcase FFG leaders' expertise, advocacy, and commitment to advancing the profession through impactful presentations and leadership roles.
Featured FFG Trustee Presentations:
Defying Therapeutic Nihilism: Treatment Approaches for People with Advanced Dementia
Date/Time: February 13, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presenters: Dr. Amie Marie Flores Jasper, PT, DPT, PhD; Dr. Rania Karim, PT, DPT; Dr. Carmina Lagarejos Rafael, PT, DPT; and Dr. Eleazar Tayag, PT, DPT
This session will challenge traditional views on care for individuals with advanced dementia and introduce innovative treatment strategies that emphasize quality of life and patient-centered care.
Equity in Action: Integrating Social Needs Screening and Response Programs across Rehabilitation Settings
Date/Time: February 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Presenters: Dr. Benjamin Aguila, PT, DPT; Dr. Maria C. Aguila, PT, DPT; Dr. Allison Marie Meyer, PT, DPT, MPH; Dr. Ryan Matthew Shelton, PT, DPT; Dr. Dawn Marie Magnusson, PT, PhD; and Dr. Brian L. Hull, PT, DPT, MBA
This session will explore strategies to integrate social needs screening and responsive programs, promoting health equity and improving patient outcomes across rehabilitation settings.
Special Recognition and Leadership Involvement:
Dr. Eleazar Tayag will be formally awarded his Board Certified Healthcare Executive (BCHE) designation at the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation (ALI) Fest. Additionally, Dr. Tayag will contribute to the advancement of the profession by participating in the ABPTS SACE Item Writers Workshop for Geriatrics Specialty on February 12, 2025, at 8:30 AM.
Dr. Consie Cauilan-Aguila will lead the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation Fest on February 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This vibrant event will feature participation from many FFG trustees, especially through their roles in the Multicultural Catalyst Group, promoting diversity and leadership within the profession.
FFG is proud to see its trustees at the forefront of shaping the future of physical therapy. Their leadership, scholarship, and advocacy continue to inspire and drive meaningful change in healthcare.
Join us in celebrating FFG’s ongoing impact at APTA CSM 2025!
