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.על ידי 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.על ידי 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.על ידי 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.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracking physical activity after surgery.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

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

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

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

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

Welcome to season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Krista Koch PT, DPT, PCS, who practices in the school based PT setting in St. Paul MN. Jen will be sharing what a typical day in the school setting looks like, what made the school setting stand out to her when choosing which setting she wanted to work in, and more! As…

When can you start exercising after pregnancy?על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

How can PTJ help students interested in conducting research?על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

Welcome to season 3 of the SNP Podcast! In this episode, we will be hearing from Jen O'Loughlin PT, DPT, PCS, who practices in the early intervention setting in Portland Oregon. Jen will be sharing what a typical day in early intervention looks like, what made early intervention stand out to her when choosing which setting she wanted to work in, an…

Welcome to season 3 of the SNP Podcast! This season we will be interviewing pediatric PTs who practice in various common settings. We will be getting to hear what a typical day working in their setting is like as well as how they came to be where they are. The goal of these interviews was to provide insight to you (students and new professionals) a…

Direct access, the compact, and more.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

Active interventions are associated with less specialty care.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

This season on the APTA Pediatrics SNP Podcast, we interview clinicians who practice in various pediatric settings and get to hear what their typical work day looks like and how they came to work in their respective settings. We hope you enjoy while listening as much as we did while recording! Tune in on the first Monday of each month for a new epi…

What’s the vision for PTJ in the next five years?על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

How to use the report as a tool for advocacy.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

Tailoring clinical practice for better health outcomes.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association

How an indoor climbing event confirmed one PT's career.על ידי American Physical Therapy Association