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CSM 2015 was one of APTA's largest ever, with approximately 9,000 attendees, speakers, and guests. If you were there, here's a recap. If you weren't there, here's a sampling of what you missed.

CSM Highlights 1

Changing Environment Calls for Changing Curricula, Says Cerasoli Lecturer

"A picture of the physical therapist of the future is emerging," said Cecilia Graham, PT, PhD, during the 18th annual Pauline Cerasoli Lecture. She continued, "We envision movement system experts who are leaders, innovators, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who can synthesize rapidly changing information, integrate advances in technology into practice, and have the flexibility to thrive in an evolving health care environment."

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