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 learned from the experience, the long-term impact on learner retention, and recommendations for institutions interested in implementing a similar prac...
Oct 15, 2024•28 min
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 discussed in this episode. For the full list of links mentioned and a transcript for this episode, visit apta.org/podcasts ....
Oct 08, 2024•24 min
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.
Oct 01, 2024•10 min
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, and why now is the time to classify OMPT for future studies. Silvernail is co-author of the article "Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Mode...
Sep 24, 2024•29 min
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. Read Purtilo’s McMillan Lecture about ethics in a shifting landscape. Read more about common and emerging ethical issues facing PTs, PTAs, and students i...
Sep 17, 2024•32 min
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 of this interview on the APTA Magazine website....
Sep 10, 2024•9 min
This pelvic health PT is on a mission to make pelvic health care a reality for all.
Sep 03, 2024•9 min
Meet two PTs supporting athletes at the Summer Games.
Aug 27, 2024•49 min
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Aug 20, 2024•11 min
A PT’s journey with rock climbing and movement science.
Aug 13, 2024•11 min
Wins, challenges, and APTA’s fight to fix the fee schedule.
Aug 06, 2024•30 min
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Jul 16, 2024•24 min
One PT recounts the lasting impression of a special patient.
Jul 02, 2024•10 min
Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen and CEO Marilyn Tam share tips.
Jun 18, 2024•43 min
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Jun 11, 2024•10 min
A PT finds meaning and purpose helping other cancer survivors.
Jun 04, 2024•13 min
Tracking physical activity after surgery.
May 28, 2024•26 min
Intentional or not, small slights have a large impact.
May 21, 2024•43 min
After seeking a diagnosis, a PT moves toward recovery.
May 14, 2024•9 min
Recommendations, tips for implementation, and more.
Apr 30, 2024•31 min
The PT and performance coach on the evolution of the field.
Apr 23, 2024•22 min
A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.
Apr 02, 2024•12 min
One PT takes a risk by opening a private practice with a mission to serve all.
Mar 12, 2024•10 min
When can you start exercising after pregnancy?
Feb 27, 2024•15 min
How can PTJ help students interested in conducting research?
Feb 06, 2024•19 min
Direct access, the compact, and more.
Jan 23, 2024•13 min
Active interventions are associated with less specialty care.
Jan 04, 2024•27 min
What’s the vision for PTJ in the next five years?
Dec 12, 2023•19 min
Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.
Dec 08, 2023•6 min
Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?
Nov 29, 2023
