AI vs. PT: Will Chatbots Replace Trainers? | Cash vs Insurance, PTAs, & the Future of Care

Can AI really replace the human experience in physical therapy and training—or just the parts people find boring?

Dave Kittle, Tony Maritato, and Jimmy McKay square up on AI’s role in healthcare, from patient behavior, Medicare opt-out debates, and why premium clients will still choose people.

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⏱️ EPISODE BREAKDOWN

[01:21] – Debate: Can AI Replace Personal Trainers?

[02:06] – Quantum Computing and Human Replacement

[03:15] – The Future of In-Person Experience vs. Digital Experience

[04:37] – Future of Virtual Reality and AI

[08:32] – Physical Therapy vs. Personal Training

[13:32] – Ethical Obligations in Physical Therapy

[14:22] – Insurance Model and Its Impact

[15:27] – Westworld and the Future of AI

[17:58] – Self-Checkout and Automation

[25:37] – Legislation and the Future of Physical Therapy

[28:26] – New York State Practice Act Changes

[29:30] – The Role of Physical Therapist Assistants

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