Arkansas Physical Therapy Association

10/22/2026

Arkansas Democrat Gazette colmnist Wally Hall remembering his physical therapist and friend, Rob Tillman.

Rob Till­man was one very spe­cial per­son. He was intel­li­gent, kind, a great hus­band and father and a loyal friend to many. He prob­ably saved my life in 2002. Before that, we met when he was senior vice pres­id­ent for Health­South, a national...

10/18/2026

Arkansas lost another legendary physical therapist, Rob Tillman. He was passionate about his profession, his family, his patients and so much more. His loss will be felt by so many throughout the country not just Arkansas. Our prayers go out to Rhonda and their children.

10/15/2026

Episode 2 of PT Nuance is out today! Topics include the co-hosts’ thoughts on episode 1, oPTimize 2026, and a simple framework for managing low back pain. Give it a listen today on any major podcast platform! Sponsored by APTA Arkansas.

10/02/2026

We’re looking to tell your stories this month!

Whether you’re a clinical specialist or new grad, practicing therapist or student… we want to hear from you.

This can be a highlight of your unique educational experience, interesting research at your university, new tech in your clinic, or a patient success story (to name a few ideas). If it’s meaningful to PT in the state of Arkansas, we want to know and get the word out.

Reach out via social media or send an email to [email protected] to get featured.

10/01/2026

October is National Physical Therapy Month and APTA Arkansas is kicking it off by sponsoring a new podcast from members Nat Grubbs and Philip McKelvy. The sponsorship aims to add value to members and fellow PTs while the two co-hosts aim to have meaningful conversations that drive the profession forward.

Listen to episode one where Nat and Phil make their intro, discuss the origin of the name PT Nuance, and talk about a few times when their jobs felt more gray than black and white.

Check it out at ptnuance.buzzsprout.com or on any major podcast distributor including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

09/27/2026

It’s been a week since we finished up oPTimize 2026… we can’t let that pass by without a huge thank you to our sponsors and vendors who made it all possible.

Thank you, everyone!

09/26/2026

Former APTA AR President and current AR House of Representatives Candidate Bo Renshaw took to the podium last Saturday night at the PT PAC and Best of the Best Awards Show.

Bo spoke to the importance of having a seat of the table as physical therapists both locally and nationally. He also spoke about the amazing skill set of relationship building that all PTs possess to help with that seat at the table.

Feel you can help in this regard, but don’t know how to get involved? Reach out. There’s someone in the board who’d be thrilled to have that conversation with you.

09/25/2026

Public relations chair Philip McKelvy aka the guy running this account was awarded as Clinical Instructor of the Year for 2026.

Does he feel strange making a post congratulating himself? Absolutely.

Is he going to turn down the chance for an easy piece of content? Absolutely not.

09/24/2026

Newly elected delegate Logan Dockery took home the Distinguished Service Award for his hard work over the past year in various projects around the state.

Well deserved, Logan! You represent PT well!