APTA Podcasts

Understanding Information Blocking

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we take closer look at the information blocking rule: where it came from, who it affects, how it works, and what it means for PTs and...

A Behind the Scenes Look at APTA’s New Telehealth Certificate Series

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the number of patients seeking physical therapist services via telehealth. This paradigm shift will impr...

Recruiting and Hiring PTs Educated Outside of the United States

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast focuses on panelists’ experiences as internationally educated physical therapists working with recruiters, and how elements of the APTA...

PT Practice Update: COVID-19 Vaccine

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available and distribution plans vary by state, APTA Practice and Regulatory Affairs staff and members will discuss th...

Empowering People With ALS

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy has an important role in addressing the challenges of a devastating disease.

Diagnostic Labels and Movement Expertise: An Author Interview with Dr. Shirley Sahrmann

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sahrmann elaborates on her thought-provoking Point of View in a conversation that acknowledges some of the differences of opinion and controversie...

Online Learning and Hybrid Education

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Durand, SPT, APTA Student Assembly director of communications, and Tonya Olson, MSPT, DPT, discuss the benefits of online learning, hybrid edu...

Pursuing a PHD

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Chris Lane, PT, DPT, is a PhD and Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD about their career journeys, things to consider when pursuing ...

Changing Direction: Creating a New Path for Your Career

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from PTAs who have taken the lead on navigating through their careers and finding rewarding pathways to professional success.

Maximizing Your Potential as a Professional

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Waltson, PT, DPT, is an avid reader who is continuously learning, seeking to grow and reflect, and ultimately striving be the best clinician and ...

When Plans Change: How COVID-19 Changed My Career Journey

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cameron Massumi, PT, DPT talks about how he reassessed his career goals and journey, how this year forced him to be creative and inno...

A Purposeful Ride – Defining Moment

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many life experiences led to work at a pro bono clinic.

Advocacy Efforts to Stop the Medicare Payment Cuts

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this update advocacy efforts to stop the cut, recently introduced legislation, and learn why it is still imperative to continue to take acti...

Advocacy Efforts to Stop the Medicare Payment Cut

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this update advocacy efforts to stop the cut, recently introduced legislation, and learn why it is still important to take action on this im...

You Can Be a Military PT

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a conversation from his current station in South Korea, Major Eric Walter, PT, DPT talks about how he decided to become a physical therapist in the...

Body Image and Physical Therapy -APTA Live

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join your host Yusra Iftikhar, PT, DPT, Director of Communications, APTA Student Assembly for a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body imag...

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how you can take action, and why it matters. With PTA Caucus Delegate, Jodi Pfeiffer, chats with Kara Gainer, APTA director of regulatory affair...

Grit From the Gridiron – Defining Moment

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy can help heal emotional wounds, too.

DEI Discussions: Pathways to Leadership

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this installment in our DEI Discussion series we focus on pathways to leadership. We discuss how to create pathways, how to facilitate them throug...

Challenges of Licensure by Endorsement for Internationally Educated PTs

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a U.S.-licensed PT, for someone who has attained entry-level education internationally is a feat. Learn about these challenges and how you ca...

Working on an Interdisciplinary Team

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, shares what she’s learned through her years working on teams and gives tips for successful team work.

Entrepreneurship in Physical Therapy – APTA Live

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk to Ashley Johnson, PT, DPT, and Craig Phifer, PT, MHA, about starting a practice and innovative ways to run a business.

DEI Discussions: Pipelines to PT – APTA Live

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The second installment of our DEI Discussions series focuses on the career “pipeline” and equity.

Better Together – Defining Moment

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The power of teamwork, dramatically illustrated.

PTA Outlook: COVID & Other Practice Issues – APTA Live

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Bagbey, PTA, ATC, MHA, and Kacey Kline, PTA, BS, discuss the role of the PTA and the value they offer to the profession. They also discussed the ...

Sweat Equity Pays Off – Defining Moment

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.

Student Success

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Student success and today’s students as the future of the profession with guest, Alex Koszalinski, PT, DPT, PhD, Assistant Dean and Director of Curr...

PT and PTA Teams

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Davidson, PT, DPT, and Nanako Barry, PTA, CBIS, won the APTA Outstanding PT-PTA Team Award for their exceptional teamwork and collaboration ...

DEI Discussions: Race and Racism

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

APTA’s first in a series of discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This discussion focused on race and racism in physical therapy. 

PT Compact: 101

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Enacted in 2017, the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact was created to increase consumer access to physical therapist services by reducing regulatory ...

Another Kind of Mobility – Defining Moment

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Serving patients where they live, through a different practice model. By Mollie Hope, PT, DPT.

Food for Thought – and Action – Defining Moment

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we move through life, we are confronted by moments, unexpected and unplanned, that can change us forever, if only we allow them to do so. By Ann W....

The Essential Role of Home- and Community-Based Physical Therapists During the COVID-19 Pandemic

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Falvey, PT, DPT, PhD, lays out key challenges facing the physical therapy profession, key research priorities, and key opportunities as a result...

Physical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Author Interview

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Hunter and Dr. Jette share some of the experiences and insights of the total knee arthroplasty (TKA) guideline development group, including the co...

APTA Live: Safe Sports Participation During COVID-19

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Experts Katie Lucas, PT, DPT, Sarah Reinking, PT, DPT, and James Zachazewski, PT, ATC, DPT discuss injury prevention concerns, COVID-19 and safe pract...

Mental Health and Self-Care – APTA Live

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Life as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant student is busy, stressful, and demanding, even in the most normal scenario. Now, add a g...

Marketing Yourself

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott McAfee, PT, DPT, talks about discovering one’s value as a professional, how to market yourself to an employer, and how knowing the basics of m...

Fostering Allyship in DEI: Part 2 – APTA Live

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Madison Kirkpatrick, SPT, Howe Wang, SPT, and your host, Yusra Iftikhar, DPT, discuss gender and sexual diversity, equity, and inclusion in the physic...

Fostering Allyship in DEI: Part 1 – #XchangeSA

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Cromartie, PT, DPT, Mark Agholor, DPT, and Briana Scott, PT, DPT, and Yusra Iftikhar, DPT, discussed allyship in DEI.

Prepping for the NPTE

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A little more than 30 years ago, Scott Giles, PT, DPT, was fresh out of physical therapy school and decided he wanted to create study resources for th...

Keeping Safe While Reopening Outpatient Clinics

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the country moves to reopen gradually, rules, regulations, policies, and recommendations are swiftly being amended, but valid concerns remain about...

Vulnerability and Courage – Defining Moment

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined. By Carrie Hall, PT, MHS

Financial Health and Money Matters – #XchangeSA

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we speak with financial experts Kevin Soehner from Enrich and Alexander Macielak, Laurel Road. APTA is committed to providing physical...

Social Media with Karen Litzy – #XchangeSA

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join APTA Students Director of Communications, Yusra Iftikhar, and guest Karen Litzy as they chat about social media, personal branding, responsible s...

Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Physical Therapists

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, CMS added physical therapists to the list of eligible health care professionals who can furnish and bill Medicare for services furnished via...

APTA Policy Priorities and COVID-19

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of activity by Congress to address the COVID pandemic. APTA staff Justin Elliott, Vice President, Government Affairs, and Kara Ga...

Outpatient Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Clinician Discussion

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Outpatient PTs from private practice, hospital, and pediatric settings gather to discuss how they have maintained in-person practice while upholding C...

Two Degrees, Many Variables – Defining Moment

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of a PT/anthropologist. By Mark G. Sala, PT, DPT, MA

Emergency Department PT

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Seip, PT, DPT, an ED PT, or an emergency department physical therapist shares insight on what working in this setting is like, a...

Professional Advocacy in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Elliott, APTA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, joins us on this special episode of the Pulse podcast to discuss what’s happening in ...

Disparities Brought to the Forefront as COVID-19 Spreads: What the Physical Therapy Profession Can Do

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

APTA hosted experts in physical therapy and public health to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the United States, including how the pandemic inte...

Serving on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New grad James Newman, PT, DPT, talks about his experience transitioning from working in an outpatient setting to working in acute care in the midst o...

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of the Patient and Clinician

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Experts from physical therapy, psychology, and the Pan American Health Organization will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how physi...

COVID-19: Adapting Your Practice

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists who have changed their care models to adapt to the COVID-19 health crisis will discuss how they modified their practices in respon...

International PT Response to COVID-19: Colombia, Peru

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Despite living in different countries and health systems, physical therapists in Colombia and Peru are facing the same challenges as physical therapis...

Implementing Telehealth in Your Practice STAT: Practical Guidance from Experienced Telehealth PTs Q&A Recorded (March 30)

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Telehealth and telePT are increasing in scope and availability to providers and patients. As adoption and uptake of these delivery innovations has exp...

Discovering Your Professional Interests

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Physical Therapist Rick Segal guides listeners as to how they can discover their career interests, what to do once they narrow down t...

International PT Response to COVID-19

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get an overview of disaster phases and epidemiological information on COVID-19; experiences from the speakers in past disasters, an overview of the re...

Implementing Telehealth in Your Practice STAT: Practical Guidance from Experienced Telehealth PTs

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this panel, providers across specialties will discuss how they are implementing telehealth in their clinical practices. Providers will discuss how ...

When Life Throws You Curves – Defining Moment

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A PT with scoliosis helps others with the condition. By April Gerard, PT

Advocacy and Why It’s For You – #XchangeSA

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT on Advocacy. http://www.apta.org/XchangeSA/

Easing the Transition From Student to Clinician

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Stokes, PT, DPT, is on a mission to prepare students for the transition to professional. In this episode, Will shares his story as a student tran...

The Power of Practical Advice – Defining Moment

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Employing contemporary theories of neurorehabilitation and neuroplasticity to enhance children’s lives. By Sara Kerrick, PT

Telehealth and What Students Should Know -#XchangeSA

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Alan Lee, PT, DPT, PhD on Telehealth and Telerehab. http://www.apta.org/XchangeSA/

Making a Wheel Difference – Defining Moment

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A program plays a key “roll” in altering perceptions. By Cathy Carver, PT

Ethics and Best Practices (Payment, Policy, and You)

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What every physical therapy student should know about the health care landscape, payment, ethical practice, as well as advice on documentation, ethica...

Transitioning from Student to Clinician – XchangeSA

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Stokes, PT, DPT, shares what every physical therapist student needs to know about transitioning from student to clinician. http://www.apta.org/Xc...

Growing Pains – Defining Moment

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Self-reflection makes a path clear. By Sharna Prasad, PT, DPT

Passion X Purpose

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the physical therapy profession to thrive, it needs clinicians with grit. Physical therapist Fred Gilbert urges the next generation to think outsi...

A Message of Hope at A Critical Time – Defining Moment

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts on a presidential address. By Katie Borgelt, PT, DPT

A Nontraditional Student Perspective

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Clarke entered physical therapy school a little older than most of her student peers, having explored other careers before pursuing the physical...

Circling Back and Moving Ahead – Defining Moment

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A travel writer’s journey leads to a career in physical therapy. By Rachel Tavel, PT, DPT

I Don’t Care About My Grades

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Belles, SPT, couldn’t shake a poor grade she’d received on an exam. She started to doubt herself. After sharing her story, her perspective ...

Combatting Collective Conservatism and Scholarly Oblivion in Physical Therapy – PTJ

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this PTJ podcast, The 50th McMillan Lecturer Dr. Thomas McPoil shares personal insights behind and beyond the lecture; for instance how he envision...

Dry Needling, Trigger Points, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome – #XchangeSA

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Live #XchangeSA chat with Joseph Donnelly, PT, DHS , what you need to know about dry needling, trigger points, and myofascial pain syndrome and how ph...

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Every Person Should Know

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month. It is also National Physical Therapy Month. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, we talk with Joe Farrell, P...

Pipelines

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

MUSC students created a program to expose young students from minority populations to the physical therapy profession, and pairing them with mentors t...

The Complexity of Chronic Pain Management – #XchangeSA

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

APTA’s live #xchangeSA chat with Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, to discuss the complexity of managing patients and clients who experience chronic pa...

Benefits of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy in Emergency Departments: A Systematic Review – PTJ

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with François Desmeules on the current evidence regarding physical therapist care for patients with MSKD in EDs and to update current recom...

The Complexity of Chronic Pain Management

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapist Sarah Wenger discusses the complexity of chronic pain management, including the mental and emotional aspects of chronic pain and re...

Pointed Pleasures – Defining Moment

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Helping children with disabilities experience the power of dance. By Michelle McGuire, PT, MPT

Communication and Patient Education – NEXT 2019

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapist Jaclyn Marie Arrow, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, discusses her session “He Said, She ...

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Physical Therapy Profession – #XchangeSA

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD talks about advancing DEI in the profession. http://www.apta.org/Xchangesa/

50th Mary McMillan Lecture – NEXT 2019

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas G. McPoil, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses his Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA’s NEXT 2019 in Chicago.

Robot Reinforcement and Error Based Movement Learning in Infants – NEXT 2019

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thubi H.A. Kolobe, PT, PhD, FAPTA, discusses her research and an upcoming article in PTJ at NEXT 2019 in Chicago.

Ordering of Diagnostic Imaging by Physical Therapists: A 5-Year Retrospective Practice Analysis – PTJ

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As more PTs transition into direct access roles, it seems prudent to consider how additional resources common to other first-contact providers might i...

Expert Tips for Finding Evidence and Research

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t have evidence-based practice without evidence. So where do you find it? APTA’s PTNow website offers multiple tools to support evidence-b...

Work Hard, Play Big – Defining Moment

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A PT honors her son and serves children with special needs. By Kelley Hutto, PT

A Journey Out of Pain and Addiction And a PT’s Crucial Role — NEXT 2019

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

US Army Master Sergeant (Retired) Justin Minyard’s  recounts the injuries he received during a rescue attempt during 9-11 attacks at the Pentagon, ...

Outpatient Physical Therapist Attitudes Toward and Behaviors in Cardiovascular Disease Screening: A National Survey

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initi...

Communication and Patient Education – NEXT 2019

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jaclyn Marie Arrow, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, discusses her session “He Said, She Said: How Personali...

Healthy Mental Living: Tips From a Counseling Psychologist

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Finkelstein, PhD, spends a lot of time talking to students who feel stressed, anxious, and burned out. And that feeling isn’t limited to stude...

What students should know about preparing for the exam – #XchangeSA

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Giles, PT, DPT, President and Founder of Scorebuilders shares tips, advice, and resources that are available to assist you in preparing for the ...

President Dunn’s 2019 House of Delegates Address – NEXT 2019

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

APTA President Sharon L. Dunn, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, addressed the House of Delegates, June 10, 2019.

Work Hard, Play Big – Defining Moment

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A PT honors her son and serves children with special needs. On October 16, 1990, our son Nickolas made his debut in the world! It was a defining momen...

Building Your Professional Brand – #XchangeSA

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT, talks with APTA Student Assembly about the importance of building your own brand, pitfalls to avoid, importance of networking, a...

Academia as a PT career path – #XchangeSA

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Live chat with PT Professor Chris Petrosino, PT, PhD, as he talks about going into academics as a career option for physical therapists. http://www.ap...

Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From failing out of PT school, to placing last in a triathlon; you can learn from failures and use them to grow stronger. http://www.apta.org/Blogs/Pu...

Infant and Child Development – PTJ

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Infant and Child Development: Innovations and Foundations for Rehabilitation.” By Jill Heathcock, PT, PhD, executive director of the Pediatric an...

Achieving Peak Bloom – Defining Moment

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 The joys of gardening and eldercare. By Cheryl Till, PT