Rose Recipient & Platform Sessions

Join us in celebrating the winner of the APTA Orthopedics Rose Excellence in Research Award, which recognizes the most impactful published research article in orthopedic physical therapy practice from the previous year.

Rose Platform Presentation

• Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

• Time: 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

• Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Room: 213ABC

Awarded Research Article:

The 2026 award is presented to Cody Christiansen, PT, PhD, and his co-authors for the compelling article:

Christiansen CL, Kline PW, Anderson CB, Melanson EL, Sullivan WJ, Richardson VL, Juarez-Colunga E, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Optimizing Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation with Telehealth Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Phys Ther. 2024 Oct 2;104(10):pzae088.

This groundbreaking research explores the optimization of total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation through a Telehealth Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Christiansen about the study's impact and implications for clinical practice .

General Platform Presentations

Interested in the latest research and innovative practice concepts in orthopedic physical therapy? APTA Orthopedics will host a number of Platform Presentations featuring high-quality abstracts on a wide range of topics.

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