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American Physical Therapy Association
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APTA Podcasts

Podcasts for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    How to Make the Most of the 50th Annual APTA CSM: What to Expect in Houston

    The countdown has begun for the 50th Annual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, which will be held Feb. 13-15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Whether you’re seeking to advance your clinical skills, earn continuing education credits, explore the latest products and services, or connect with thought leaders in the field, APTA CSM offers something for everyone. APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, shares how attendees can make the most of their time at APTA CSM in Houston. Plus, he describes the new programming options available for students.Visit csm.apta.org to:* Register for APTA CSM.* Discover the top sessions identified by each APTA academy and section.* Enhance your APTA CSM experience by connecting with colleagues and friends at networking events.National Physical Therapy Month is supported by HPSO.

    22 min

  2. OCT 22

    Academy Focus: Get to Know APTA Private Practice

    A brief introduction from the president of the academy.Lauryn Goff, SPT, interviewed APTA Private Practice President Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn how the skills that PTs have translate to running businesses.Visit the APTA Private Practice website (https://ppsapta.org/) to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview on the APTA Magazine website (https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2024/10/01/student-focus-apta-private-practice).

    11 min

  3. OCT 15

    PTJ Author Interview: Transitioning to Equitable Grading Practices

    In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, PTJ Student Social Media Lead Gaylan Randle interviews Shannon Richardson PT, DPT, EdD, and Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, about what inspired the transition from traditional grading practices to equitable grading practices at the College of Saint Mary DPT program. Richardson and Varnado discuss what they have learned from the experience, the long-term impact on learner retention, and recommendations for institutions interested in implementing a similar practice. Richardson and Varnado are co-authors of the article "Equitable Grading Practices in Physical Therapist Education: A Case Report,” which was recently published as part of the education focus for the PTJ Featured Collection on Health Disparities in Rehabilitation. Read the article on the PTJ website (https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/104/9/pzae084/7709292).

    28 min

  4. OCT 8

    How to Get More PTs Involved in Falls Prevention

    J. Kele Murdin, PT, MPT, board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy, discusses why PTs should be leaders in falls prevention efforts. Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs at APTA, shares what APTA is doing to improve access to PT-led falls prevention for Medicare Beneficiaries and veterans.   The following were discussed in this episode. For the full list of links mentioned and a transcript for this episode, visit apta.org/podcasts (http://www.apta.org/podcasts).

    24 min

  5. OCT 1

    Defining Moment: From Dismissed to Equipped

    Jasmine Blocker, PT, DPT, learned perseverance and determination after failing out of — and subsequently being reinstated into — PT school. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage (https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2024/10/01/defining-moment-from-dismissed-to-equipped) for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.

    10 min

  6. SEP 24

    PTJ Author Interview With Jason Silvernail: Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy

    In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George talks with Jason Silvernail about his perspective paper on defining orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) as a subspecialty of the profession. Learn about the “all-star” author team behind the article, what it was like to publish in PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, and why now is the time to classify OMPT for future studies. Silvernail is co-author of the article "Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Modern Definition and Description." Read the article on the PTJ website (https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/104/6/pzae036/7624631).

    29 min

  7. SEP 17

    Building Moral Communities in the Physical Therapy Profession

    Moral spaces provide a safe harbor in perilous waters. In this podcast, APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee member Becca Edgeworth Ditwiler, PT, DPT, interviews Ruth Purtilo, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, about the importance of building moral communities to guide decision-making in today’s challenging health care environment.Read Purtilo’s McMillan Lecture about ethics in a shifting landscape.  (https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/80/11/1112/2842440)Read more about common and emerging ethical issues facing PTs, PTAs, and students in APTA Magazine’s Ethics in Practice series (https://www.apta.org/article?searcharticleseries=41797), written by EJC members.

    32 min

  8. SEP 10

    Academy Focus: Get to Know APTA Geriatrics

    A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Faith Majors-Culp, SPT, interviewed APTA Geriatrics President Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, FAPTA, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn what Ciolek says makes this specialty unique and how to reframe thinking about older adults. Visit the APTA Geriatrics website (https://aptageriatrics.org/) to learn more about the academy.Watch a video of this interview on the APTA Magazine website. (https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2024/09/01/student-focus-apta-geriatrics)

    9 min
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Podcasts for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.

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  • Creator
    American Physical Therapy Association
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    296
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