In March, the American Physical Therapy Association published a workforce forecast in PTJ that used original survey data to project shortages in physical therapists through 2037. Listen as Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with authors Timothy Dall, MS, and Tara Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, about the different data sources used for the…

In this episode, entrepreneur and APTA member Odell Miller, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT. They talk about starting a business, how new technologies are rapidly changing the profession, and ways PTs can take care of themselves to avoid burnout. During the episode, Contreras referenced ChoosePT.…

Interested in how large language models compare against clinicians? Listen as Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Yael Arbel, PT, MHA, Yoav Gimmon, PT, PhD, and Liora Shmueli, PhD, about their recently published study, which tested the performance of ChatGPT and Google Gemini against 30 physical therapists and 30 physical ther…

A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Corry Brinken, PT, DPT, interviewed APTA Orthopaedic President Bob Rowe, PT, DPT, DMT, MHS, at APTA CSM 2024 in Boston. Learn how Rowe says students can best prepare for a career in orthopedics. Visit the APTA Orthopaedic website to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview…

In this episode, we check in on both state and federal advocacy efforts to prioritize patients' access to physical therapy and support PTs and PTAs throughout their careers. We look back on key wins from 2024, while also looking ahead to what the rest of 2025 might have in store. To learn more, join the APTA Advocacy Network and read more on apta.o…

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Amee Seitz, PT, DPT, PhD, and Kyle Strickland, PT, DPT, about their recently published perspective, which presents a modified emergency department treatment-based classification system for low back pain with three case examples. Listen as the authors discu…

Emily Berthelette, PT, DPT, examines what it's been like on the patient side of PT services. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Brett Traeger, PT, DPT, interviewed American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy President Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn what Reinold has to say about finding your niche as a sports PT and how mentorship plays a big role in their specialty. Visit the American Academy …

Welcome to season 4 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Carol Huegel PT, HPCS. Carol is a Coordinating Faculty member of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. as well as the Co-Chair of the American Hippotherapy Certification Board. Carol will be giving us some insight into what it looks like to practice with the pedi…

Welcome back for the 2025 Season of the APTA Pediatrics SNP Podcast! This season, we will be interviewing clinicians who practice in various specialty settings within the world of pediatric physical therapy. These settings include hippotherapy, NICU, pelvic therapy, aquatic therapy, intensives, and oncology. These therapists will give insight into …

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Nicole Tombers, PT, DPT, about her recently published article, which used data from the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service to compare influences on applications to doctor of physical therapy programs between applicants who identified as whi…

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Alexander Garbin, PT, DPT, PhD, and Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA, about their recently published companion papers, which evaluated the effectiveness of a progressive multicomponent intervention for older adults in home health settings across th…

A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Grace Cioffi, PT, DPT, interviewed APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s Gillian McLean, PT, DPT, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn what McLean says makes this specialty unique and how students can get involved in the academy. Visit the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s website …

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Andrew Post, PT, DPT, about winning the 2024 APTA Outstanding Research Award, formerly known as the Chattanooga Research Award, for the article “Efficacy of Telehealth for Movement-Evoked Pain in People With Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Noninferiority …

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, outgoing Associate Editor Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA, talks with Kody Campbell, PhD, and Laurie King, PhD, PT, MCR, about their recently published clinical trial, which investigated the influence of physical therapy timing on symptom improvement in 203 adults with a mild traumatic brain injury. The authors discus…

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Christopher Bise, PT, DPT, PhD, about winning the 2024 Jack Walker Award for the article “First Provider Seen for an Acute Episode of Low Back Pain Influences Subsequent Health Care Utilization.” They discuss why the article was chosen for the award, the a…

A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Leah Fogarty, APTA Magazine editor, interviewed APTA Home Health President Philip Goldsmith, PT, MDPT, EMT, DScPT, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn more about what it means to be a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in home health. Visit the APTA Home Health website to learn more a…

Linda Robinson, PT, MSPT, volunteered in Haiti and discovered a love for teaching the country’s first generation of physical therapists. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Richard Shields PT, PhD, FAPTA, about winning the 2024 Jules M. Rothstein Golden Pen Award for Scientific Writing. The Rothstein Golden Pen Award recognizes an author who has demonstrated superior writing skills in one or more articles published in PTJ: Ph…

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Associate Editor Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, talks with Lena Thiveos, PT, MPhty, and Mark Hancock, PT, PhD, about their recent systematic review that investigated the effectiveness of cognitive functional therapy in the management of chronic low back pain. Thiveos and Hancock define cognitive functional th…

A brief introduction from the secretary of the academy. Matt Glassoff, PT, DPT, interviewed APTA Federal Secretary Renee Schroeder, PT, DPT, MHA, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn more about what it means to be a PT or PTA in the federal sector, including providing care across the continuum and being an entry point provider. Visit the APTA Federal websi…

Allen Wicken, PT, MSPT, a longtime physical therapist and APTA member, reflects on the interconnectedness of the profession. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

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.…

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 to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview on the APTA…

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 …

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 …

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 for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

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…

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. Rea…

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 to learn more about the academy. Watch a video…

This pelvic health PT is on a mission to make pelvic health care a reality for all.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Meet two PTs supporting athletes at the Summer Games.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

A PT’s journey with rock climbing and movement science.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Wins, challenges, and APTA’s fight to fix the fee schedule.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

One PT recounts the lasting impression of a special patient.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen and CEO Marilyn Tam share tips.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

In the Season 3 Finale, we will be hearing from Bailey Endres, PT, DPT. Bailey practices in the inpatient rehab setting at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. She will be sharing what a typical day in the inpatient rehab setting looks like, how it may differ from other pediatric settings, and more. We want to say a special thank you to …

A PT finds meaning and purpose helping other cancer survivors.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Tracking physical activity after surgery.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Intentional or not, small slights have a large impact.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

After seeking a diagnosis, a PT moves toward recovery.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Welcome to Season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Ashley Parish PT, DPT, CRT, ABPTS Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist. Ashley practices in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting at Children's of Alabama and is also an assistant professor for the DPT program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (U…

Recommendations, tips for implementation, and more.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

The PT and performance coach on the evolution of the field.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.저자 American Physical Therapy Association

Welcome to Season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Hannah Jasurda PT, DPT, OCS, who practices in the Pediatric Sports setting at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona. Hannah, will be sharing what a typical day in the pediatric sports setting looks like, why she chose this setting instead of a typical outpatient ortho…

One PT takes a risk by opening a private practice with a mission to serve all.저자 American Physical Therapy Association