The state chapter of the North Dakota Physical Therapy Association
(NDPTA) was chartered by the American Physical Therapy Association
on June 28, 1954. Clarence Blecha, PT was instrumental
in the early organization of the NDPTA as the first elected president
from 1953-1955. The NDPTA remains an all volunteer organization
advancing the quality of physical therapy in the state to meet
the needs of society by representing and promoting the profession
of physical therapy. Through the efforts of the NDPTA,
physical therapists in the state gained direct access to patient
care after the signing of house bill 1362 by Governor George
Sinner in 1989. The NDPTA remains a progressive organization
to this day offering chart reviews and educational programs for
appropriate physical therapy documentation, biannual continuing
education conferences, and chapter meetings through internet
video streaming.
