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

Oct 18, 2022 • 10min
Long COVID Course Preview
Presenters for an APTA online course on Long COVID talk about why you should tune in or download.

Oct 7, 2022 • 31min
Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education
Strategies to dispel the storm clouds of unbalanced supply and demand.

Sep 21, 2022 • 19min
APTA Practice Update: APTA Lecture Series, New CPGs, Digital Health, and Self-Care
Stay on top of developments in PT practice: APTA staff experts on new learning opportunities, the latest clinical practice guidelines available, and exactly what’s meant by the term “digital health.” Also, the importance of taking care of yourself.

Sep 14, 2022 • 15min
APTA President’s Podcast: Address to the 2022 APTA House of Delegates
Hear what APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA, has to say about where the profession is, and what it will take to pursue our full potential.

Aug 30, 2022 • 8min
The Best-Laid 10-Year Plan – Defining Moment
A former newscaster trades the thrill of chasing down a story for the higher satisfaction of improving patients’ lives.

Aug 8, 2022 • 21min
Competency-Based Education for Physical Therapists
Physical therapy can’t wait another 50 years to implement competency-based education.

Jul 27, 2022 • 27min
Mobility Levels With Rehabilitation Delivered During and After ECMO
Physical therapists working with people with long COVID should measure and validate the patient’s experience.

Jul 22, 2022 • 28min
No Vacation from Advocacy: Fee Schedule, Home Health, and Two Wins for the Profession
APTA staff experts provide insight on what’s happening, and what’s to come.

Jul 15, 2022 • 47min
A Shared Experience: Members Discuss Their Professional Experience in Advocacy
Chase Kuhn, PT, DPT, and Nate Thomas, PT, DPT, didn’t know each other a few months ago, but once introduced they realized they have a few things in common. Both PTs from the midwest, both having been selected as the APTA Harker Intern within APTA’s Government Affairs department, and serving as APTA Student Assembly Board President. There’s also at least one difference: Nate Thomas is running for a seat in the Missouri State House of Representatives.
Listen as these members discuss these professional experiences, Nate’s evolution as a candidate, and how others can get engaged in ways big and small. For those who want to get involved, visit APTA Engage, APTA’s volunteer portal.

Jun 28, 2022 • 15min
What More Could I Wish For? – Defining Moment
A home visit to a patient with an intriguing background leads a PT back to the profession.