APTA Podcasts
Podcasts for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
Latest episodes
Jan 14, 2021 • 28min
Maximizing Your Potential as a Professional
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 mentor he can be. In this episode, Zach shares his message to seek out more information, identify bias and limitations when they exist, find mentors, and reflect on experiences whenever … Continue reading Maximizing Your Potential as a Professional
Dec 2, 2020 • 29min
When Plans Change: How COVID-19 Changed My Career Journey
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 innovative, and he gives tips for listeners to consider when things don’t go according to your plan.
Nov 30, 2020 • 12min
A Purposeful Ride – Defining Moment
Many life experiences led to work at a pro bono clinic.
Nov 18, 2020 • 40min
Advocacy Efforts to Stop the Medicare Payment Cuts
Listen to this update advocacy efforts to stop the cut, recently introduced legislation, and learn why it is still imperative to continue to take action.
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Advocacy Efforts to Stop the Medicare Payment Cut
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 important issue.
Nov 10, 2020 • 27min
You Can Be a Military PT
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 military, what his day-to-day is like, and why serving as a military PT is different than in the civilian world.
Nov 4, 2020 • 1h 2min
Body Image and Physical Therapy -APTA Live
Join your host Yusra Iftikhar, PT, DPT, Director of Communications, APTA Student Assembly for a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment with guests Krystyna Holland, PT, DPT, and Ivana Salazar Fryer, PTA, BS, RYT
Nov 3, 2020 • 45min
Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change
Learn how you can take action, and why it matters. With PTA Caucus Delegate, Jodi Pfeiffer, chats with Kara Gainer, APTA director of regulatory affairs, and Justin Elliot, APTA vice president of government affairs.
Nov 2, 2020 • 8min
Grit From the Gridiron – Defining Moment
Physical therapy can help heal emotional wounds, too.
Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 32min
DEI Discussions: Pathways to Leadership
In this installment in our DEI Discussion series we focus on pathways to leadership. We discuss how to create pathways, how to facilitate them through mentorship, and the ways volunteers can support structures and groups that keep those pathways open into the future.
