We’re excited to announce that we will be attending the 2019 APTA CSM Annual Conference in Washington DC. We can’t wait to connect with all the innovative and dedicated physical therapy professionals that attend this conference every year.

This year’s conference is taking place in Washington DC, January 23^rd through January 26^th. If you’re planning on attending, please stop by Booth #425 during the conference to check out our EcoPro Pillow Covers in person! We’ll also have special event pricing you won’t want to miss.

2019 APTA CSM Annual Conference Breakdown

Program Sessions and Continuing Education

Attendees of the APTA CSM 2019 conference will be able to earn up to 18 contact hours through the various conference sessions. They’ll also have a great opportunity to network and hang out with some of the best and brightest in the industry.

Physical therapists who are attending the conference can view the full session agenda here.

Where to Stay

The APTA CSM is being held in downtown Washington, DC. If you book your reservation by January 2^nd, 2019 you will be able to take advantage of the special rates offered to all attendees. You can contact the APTA’s Housing Center at aptahousing@spargoinc.com for any questions on housings.

Be Advised:

 Please be aware there is a fake website for the conference: apta.2019conference.org. This is NOT APTA’s website and is in no way affiliated with the conference. Stay away from this website to avoid any potential phishing schemes.

Learn more about how to avoid the “Front Desk Scam” and room poachers here.

Conference Transportation

Washington, DC is a bustling city with plenty of modes of transportation. If you’d like to rent a car, CSM has worked out group pricing with two car rental companies:

Avis 

Discount Number: T031299

Reservations: Online Phone: 800/331-1600

Budget

Discount Number: X570999

Reservations: Online | Phone: 800/842-5628

Or you can explore the city through public transpiration using the city’s Metrorail, Metrobus or the DC Circulator.

Uber and Lyft are also transportation options for conference goers.

Conference Events and Activities

There are tons of exciting things to see, do, and eat while in Washington, DC. Explore any of the Smithsonian museums and zoo, the Library of Congress, or even the Lincoln Memorial for free. Try new, exciting cuisines in one of the many hot new restaurants on U street. Or simply take in the natural beauty of the National Mall.

The event is also chocked full of fun networking opportunities including a welcome reception as well as several college alumni gatherings.

 5 Fun Facts About Washington DC

1. Two presidents (Hoover and John Quincy Adams) kept pet alligators at the White House.
2. DC folks drink more wine per capita than any other US state.
3. Darth Vader is a gargoyle on the National Cathedral (seriously).
4. DC’s metro is the second busiest subway system in the US.
5. It’s home to the largest library in the world, the Library of Congress.  

See You in DC

We can’t wait to join you in Washington DC. If you plan on attending, don’t forget to stop by Booth #425 for special event pricing and product demonstrations.