APTA Podcasts

By American Physical Therapy Association

Medicine

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

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APTA Podcasts episodes:

04.02.2024
Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy
A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.
03.12.2024
Defining Moment: Finding a Place to Call Home
One PT takes a risk by opening a private practice with a mission to serve all.
02.27.2024
PTJ Author Interview: Early Postpartum Exercise Impact on Pelvic Symptoms
When can you start exercising after pregnancy?
02.06.2024
PTJ Interview: New Editor-in-Chief and the Student Perspective
How can PTJ help students interested in conducting research?
01.23.2024
State-Level Advocacy: Hot Issues for 2024
Direct access, the compact, and more.
01.04.2024
PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Intervention Type for Managing Low Back Pain
Active interventions are associated with less specialty care.
12.12.2023
PTJ Editor Interview: Alan Jette and Steven George
What’s the vision for PTJ in the next five years?
12.08.2023
Defining Moment: Opening a New Door
Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.
11.29.2023
PTJ Author Interview With Amit Kumar: Home Health Care After Joint Replacement
Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?
11.21.2023
"The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the U.S." – Part 2: Advocacy 101
How to use the report as a tool for advocacy.
11.14.2023
PTJ Author Interview With Matthew Miller: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Tailoring clinical practice for better health outcomes.
11.07.2023
Defining Moment: Lending a Helping Hand
How an indoor climbing event confirmed one PT's career.
10.31.2023
APTA Practice Update: Highlights from APTA Reports on Wages and Demographics
Visit apta.org/podcasts (https://www.apta.org/podcasts) for links mentioned in this episode.
10.23.2023
"The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the U.S." — Part 1: Exploring the Report
Get an overview of this landmark report on value.
10.10.2023
PTJ Author Interview: Effects of Treadmill Perturbation Training in Older Adults
A new study assessing balance, gait quality, and fall risk.
10.03.2023
Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning
One PT’s struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis.
09.26.2023
PTJ Author Interview: Key Takeaways From the Research Agenda for Physical Therapy
Which areas of research are key to advancing the profession?
09.12.2023
PTJ Author Interview: Conflict of Interest and Researcher Allegiance
How better reporting can lead to improved credibility.
09.01.2023
Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letters: The Whys and Hows
Your voice matters. Comments are due by Sept. 11.
08.22.2023
PTJ Author Interview: Use of Rehabilitation Services by Adults With Cerebral Palsy
A preliminary study on access to rehabilitation services
08.15.2023
Productivity measures should include quality and quantity. Insight from APTA EJC
Insight on ethics related to productivity, and more.
08.08.2023
PTJ Author Interview: Building Better Science and Research for the Profession
The increasing need for foundational research and evidence
08.04.2023
A Look at the Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
APTA staff experts discuss highlights from the proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Cuts, but also potential good news around misvalued codes, PTA supervision, telehealth, and more.
07.28.2023
'It's not about having this 25-point plan.' Four PTs share advice for new grads
Tips on finding mentors, negotiating contracts, and more.
07.25.2023
PTJ Author Interview: First Provider Seen Influences Future Health Care Choices
What provider should you see for episodes of low back pain?
07.11.2023
Measuring Community Mobility With GPS: PTJ Author Interview With Pamela Dunlap
Using GPS devices to track community mobility in older adults.
06.27.2023
Reducing Pain With Preoperative Exercise: PTJ Author Interview
Exercise before surgery improves pain and function outcomes
06.22.2023
APTA Practice Update: Future of Physical Therapy Summit, Telehealth, and More
Mental health resources, new PTJ content for PTs and PTAs.Visit apta.org/podcasts (https://www.apta.org/podcasts) for links mentioned in this episode.
06.13.2023
Burnout and Resilience During COVID-19: PTJ Author Interview With Preston Roundy
Promoting well-being among rehabilitation specialists
05.23.2023
Rehabilitation and Hospital Readmission After Hip Fracture: PTJ Author Interview
Importance of increased rehabilitation after hip fracture
05.19.2023
Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis: Discussion of the New APTA CPG
A discussion to help PTs care for patients with shoulder OA.
05.09.2023
Medicare Advantage and Post-stroke Discharge Patterns: PTJ Author Interview
Determining discharge patterns in Medicare Advantage plans
05.08.2023
End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know
What to expect after the PHE ends on May 11.
04.25.2023
Long-term Academic Earnings of PhD Recipients After DPT: PTJ Author Interview
Academic career earnings with PhD and postdoctoral education.
04.11.2023
Early Rehabilitation in Critical COVID-19 Pneumonia: PTJ Author Interview
Early rehabilitation in COVID-19 regardless of severity
04.06.2023
APTA State Advocacy Update: State Legislative Roundup
Some positive changes could be on the horizon.
03.30.2023
APTA Practice Update: CSM Reflections, CPGs, New APTA Learning Center Courses, and More
New resources to support your work as a PT or PTA.
03.28.2023
Telehealth and Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: PTJ Author Interview
Comparing telehealth or hybrid format with in-person physical therapy
03.14.2023
Coach2Move Improves Older Adults’ Mobility: PTJ Author Interview With Ward Heij
Effective Personalized Physical Therapy Approach in Older Adults
02.28.2023
Physical Therapists and Cystic Fibrosis Care: PTJ Author Interview With Gemma Stanford
Management of Cystic Fibrosis and Changing Population Demographics
02.22.2023
Two APTA Award Winners Share Their Experiences as Black Physical Therapists
The APTA Minority Scholarship Award was first given in 1988.
02.14.2023
Telehealth Physical Therapy 1 Year Into COVID-19: An Author Interview With Matthew Miller
Telehealth Physical Therapy 1 Year Into COVID-19
01.30.2023
APTA Practice Update: Long COVID Resources, Anxiety Screening, and More
APTA staff experts offer updates to support your practice.
01.24.2023
Knowledge Translation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: The Time Is Now
Spinal muscular atrophy resources need knowledge translation.
01.10.2023
Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy
These second-wave findings provide updated benchmarks.
01.03.2023
Physical Therapist Education Programs and Modern Pain Content
Getting Modern Pain Content Into Physical Therapy Education.
11.17.2022
Statehouse Roundup: Legislative Wins in 2022; What to Expect in 2023
APTA staff experts on state legislation and Medicaid.
10.26.2022
Throwing in With Physical Therapy – Defining Moment
While softball may have led a PT to her physical therapy career, physical therapy led her to a welcome softball side effect.
10.18.2022
Long COVID Course Preview
Presenters for an APTA online course on Long COVID talk about why you should tune in or download.
10.07.2022
Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education
Strategies to dispel the storm clouds of unbalanced supply and demand.

What's APTA Podcasts about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

APTA Podcasts episodes:

Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy

Defining Moment: Finding a Place to Call Home

PTJ Author Interview: Early Postpartum Exercise Impact on Pelvic Symptoms

PTJ Interview: New Editor-in-Chief and the Student Perspective

State-Level Advocacy: Hot Issues for 2024

PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Intervention Type for Managing Low Back Pain

PTJ Editor Interview: Alan Jette and Steven George

Defining Moment: Opening a New Door

PTJ Author Interview With Amit Kumar: Home Health Care After Joint Replacement

"The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the U.S." – Part 2: Advocacy 101

PTJ Author Interview With Matthew Miller: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Defining Moment: Lending a Helping Hand

APTA Practice Update: Highlights from APTA Reports on Wages and Demographics

"The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the U.S." — Part 1: Exploring the Report

PTJ Author Interview: Effects of Treadmill Perturbation Training in Older Adults

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

PTJ Author Interview: Key Takeaways From the Research Agenda for Physical Therapy

PTJ Author Interview: Conflict of Interest and Researcher Allegiance

Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letters: The Whys and Hows

PTJ Author Interview: Use of Rehabilitation Services by Adults With Cerebral Palsy

Productivity measures should include quality and quantity. Insight from APTA EJC

PTJ Author Interview: Building Better Science and Research for the Profession

A Look at the Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

'It's not about having this 25-point plan.' Four PTs share advice for new grads

PTJ Author Interview: First Provider Seen Influences Future Health Care Choices

Measuring Community Mobility With GPS: PTJ Author Interview With Pamela Dunlap

Reducing Pain With Preoperative Exercise: PTJ Author Interview

APTA Practice Update: Future of Physical Therapy Summit, Telehealth, and More

Burnout and Resilience During COVID-19: PTJ Author Interview With Preston Roundy

Rehabilitation and Hospital Readmission After Hip Fracture: PTJ Author Interview

Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis: Discussion of the New APTA CPG

Medicare Advantage and Post-stroke Discharge Patterns: PTJ Author Interview

End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

Long-term Academic Earnings of PhD Recipients After DPT: PTJ Author Interview

Early Rehabilitation in Critical COVID-19 Pneumonia: PTJ Author Interview

APTA State Advocacy Update: State Legislative Roundup

APTA Practice Update: CSM Reflections, CPGs, New APTA Learning Center Courses, and More

Telehealth and Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: PTJ Author Interview

Coach2Move Improves Older Adults’ Mobility: PTJ Author Interview With Ward Heij

Physical Therapists and Cystic Fibrosis Care: PTJ Author Interview With Gemma Stanford

Two APTA Award Winners Share Their Experiences as Black Physical Therapists

Telehealth Physical Therapy 1 Year Into COVID-19: An Author Interview With Matthew Miller

APTA Practice Update: Long COVID Resources, Anxiety Screening, and More

Knowledge Translation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: The Time Is Now

Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Education Programs and Modern Pain Content

Statehouse Roundup: Legislative Wins in 2022; What to Expect in 2023

Throwing in With Physical Therapy – Defining Moment

Long COVID Course Preview

￼Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education

Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education