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John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award Panel
The John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice. This year, APTA CSM will feature a special panel of past Maley Lecturers in a moderated discussion exploring how clinical practice continues to evolve — and how their landmark lectures remain relevant to the challenges and opportunities facing the profession today.
Panel discussion: Advancing Clinical Practice — Then and Now
This year’s Maley Lecture features:
- William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAAOMPT, FAPTA
- Nicole L. Stout, PT, DPT, FAPTA
- Andrea L. Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA
During this session, each panelist will reflect on their original Maley Lecture, sharing its enduring message and how their perspectives have evolved. Together, they’ll examine the profession's progress in implementing their calls to action, the barriers that remain, and new strategies to advance excellence in clinical care.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Tickets: No ticket required — open to all registered attendees.
About the Panelists
Andrea L. Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Andrea Behrman is a professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Louisville and the Kosair for Kids Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurorecovery. Her research and clinical leadership have shaped new standards for activity-based therapies and neuromuscular recovery in children with spinal cord injury. She directs the Kosair for Kids Center for Pediatric NeuroRecovery, uniting clinical care and research to transform outcomes for young patients.
William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAAOMPT, FAPTA
Professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Orthopedics, William Boissonnault is a clinician, consultant, and educator recognized for his leadership in primary care, direct access, and medical screening. He has served as president of the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research and is the author of "Primary Care for the Physical Therapist, Examination and Triage" (fourth edition).
Nicole L. Stout, PT, DPT, FAPTA
Nicole Stout is senior director of survivorship and wellness at the American Cancer Society, where she leads national initiatives in lifestyle medicine and caregiver support. Internationally recognized for her expertise in cancer rehabilitation and survivorship, she has advanced research, practice, and policy solutions that enhance the quality of life for individuals with cancer.
About the Award
The John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award (previously known as the John H.P. Maley Lecture Award) is given to a physical therapist who has made a recognized and enduring contribution to clinical practice. The recipient delivers a lecture — or in 2026, a shared conversation — designed to inspire and challenge the physical therapy community to advance the art and science of patient care.
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