Conference Info

2011 AKTA National Conference Recap

The American Kinesiotherapy Association is very excited to report another successful co-location with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The 2011 AKTA National Conference was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL; November 30 – December 3, 2011.  The AKTA was grateful for the opportunity to network with the many health and fitness

Orin Aske participates in "Tai Chi Basics for Clinicians" facilitated by Registered Kinesiotherapist Rene Changsut.

professionals who actively support the MFA. Many thanks to all of the AKTA sponsored speakers and volunteers. From the educational component to the inspirational keynote speakers to testing the latest fitness equipment to networking with KT’s and other medical fitness professionals, the conference was a huge success. The conference focused on exercise programming and performance enhancement for every person including those with chronic disease. Over 200 topics were presented, some days it was a challenge to attend all the ones that interested you. If you were not able to attend, you missed an exceptional educational and social opportunity.

Group shot of conference attendees showing off their new KT t-shirts..

Conference Testimonials

After attending my second consecutive conference, this recent one in Orlando definitely surpassed all of my expectations. A great amount of new information related to our profession was presented in the many sessions offered. Some of the most memorable sessions were: “The Effects of Aging,” “Exercise is for EveryBody,” and the lectures by The Posture Institute. The Key Note speakers were very informative and inspirational and the information provided by the conference gave me additional tools to further my developmental growth as a therapist. Not

only did I get to attend sessions, but I also had the opportunity to meet other RKT’s and members of the MFA from around the nation and get a better insight on what they are able to achieve in their respective areas. This collaboration brought me excitement in seeing where our profession is headed. I also enjoyed my time at the Expo where I was able to see and try the new equipment. I absolutely recommend my fellow KT’s to attend next year’s conference, New Orleans 2012.

The 2011 KT conference was great. The best thing was the size and number of seminar options. It really was a conference for everyone.

Penguins at Sea World for the MFA welcome reception.

The 2011 AKTA Conference in Orlando, Florida was exceptional. The Orange County Convention Center was a huge and beautiful venue. Educationally, not only did we have the opportunity to attend the informative presentations sponsored by the AKTA but also presentations provided by speakers sponsored by the Medical Fitness Association and the International Council on Active Aging. When you add in the simultaneous Athletic Business Conference and Expo, the size and scope of the conference was amazing.

Having worked in some version of exercise science for approximately 30 years, I must say that the Athletic

Business/ICAA/MFA convention is the most relevant convention I’ve ever attended. No matter where the convention is located the result has been the same – I’ve been able to find a presentation that easily grabs my interest during each time period throughout the day. Each organization always has something from which I can learn.

2012 Conference Information

We look forward to seeing each of you in 2012 for another exciting event. The 2012 AKTA/MFA conference is scheduled for November 28 – December 1 in New Orleans, LA. Watch the MFA website for conference information: www.medicalfitness.org.

Check out the MFA website for conference information: www.medicalfitness.org