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American Physical Therapy Association•www.apta.org

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

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Episodes

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

How to use the report as a tool for advocacy.

Nov 21, 2023•22 min

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

Tailoring clinical practice for better health outcomes.

Nov 14, 2023•16 min

Defining Moment: Lending a Helping Hand

How an indoor climbing event confirmed one PT's career.

Nov 07, 2023•7 min

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

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Oct 31, 2023•16 min

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

Get an overview of this landmark report on value.

Oct 23, 2023•26 min

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

A new study assessing balance, gait quality, and fall risk.

Oct 10, 2023•15 min

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

One PT’s struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis.

Oct 03, 2023•11 min

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

Which areas of research are key to advancing the profession?

Sep 26, 2023•22 min

PTJ Author Interview: Conflict of Interest and Researcher Allegiance

How better reporting can lead to improved credibility.

Sep 12, 2023•33 min

Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letters: The Whys and Hows

Your voice matters. Comments are due by Sept. 11.

Sep 01, 2023•12 min

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

A preliminary study on access to rehabilitation services

Aug 22, 2023•23 min

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

Insight on ethics related to productivity, and more.

Aug 15, 2023•29 min

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

The increasing need for foundational research and evidence

Aug 08, 2023•30 min

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.

Aug 04, 2023•28 min