APTA-WV held its annual Lobby Day on Friday, January 23, 2026. APTA-WV Board of Directors members, clinicians, and faculty and students from Marshall University, Mountwest Community and Technical College, West Virginia University, and Wheeling University gathered at...
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Congratulations Matthew Madrid!
Matthew Madrid has been honored with the Nancy Tonkin Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his exceptional and enduring contributions to the field of physical therapy. His dedication to the profession and his impactful service exemplify the values and commitment of an outstanding APTA WV member.
Congratulations Bryanna Ordiway!
Bryanna Ordiway, PTA, BS, has been awarded the APTA-WV PTA Excellence Award in recognition of her outstanding professionalism and dedication. Her commitment to the profession and her unwavering support for her patients and colleagues truly sets her apart.
APTA-WV Student Leadership Academy
Doctor of Physical Therapy students from Marshall University and Wheeling University, and Physical Therapist Assistant students from Mountwest Community and Technical College participated in the APTA-WV Student Leadership Academy on March 15-16, 2025 in Charleston,...
Lobby Day
Faculty, DPT students, and PTA students from Marshall University, Pierpont Community & Technical College, Wheeling University, and WVU attended Lobby Day on February 3, 2023, in Charleston, WV to advocate for the Copay Equity Bill and patient access to physical...
WVPTA Strategic Priorities
Have you ever wondered what drives the actions of the West Virginia Physical Therapy Association? Below are four (4) strategic priorities from our 2021-2023 strategic plan. Member Attraction, Engagement, and Retention – Attracting, engaging, and retaining members in...
Managing the Athlete Post-Concussion: Where to Begin
As we enter the month of October in the mountain state the rolling hills begin their transformation into gold and crimson shades, the cool mountain air begins to settle in the valleys, and we collectively celebrate the return of the fall season. With this seasonal...
2022 Student Leadership Academy – Save the Date (March 19-20, 2022) @ Marshall University
West Virginia Doctor of Physical Therapy students and Physical Therapy Assistant students, mark your calendar for the WVPTA 2022 Student Leadership Academy to be held at Marshall University in Huntington on March 19-20, 2022, WV. See Kaitlin Stiltner experience as an...
Thank You Rehabilitation Professionals
The WVPTA, WVOTA, and the WVSHA have partnered to formally THANK all West Virginia Rehabilitation Professionals (e.g., Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists) who...
“PTMovesMe” – Are you ready to inspire the next generation of Physical Therapists?
PTMovesMe is an APTA outreach effort to share information about the Physical Therapy profession with children, adolescents, and young adults. Share your story, passion, and excitement and watch the seed grow. You never know who you might inspire! The WVPTA would ask...









