Episodes

April 2, 2024

Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy

A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.
March 12, 2024

Defining Moment: Finding a Place to Call Home

One PT takes a risk by opening a private practice with a mission to serve all.
Feb. 6, 2024

PTJ Interview: New Editor-in-Chief and the Student Perspective

How can PTJ help students interested in conducting research?
Jan. 23, 2024

State-Level Advocacy: Hot Issues for 2024

Direct access, the compact, and more.
Jan. 4, 2024

PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Intervention Type for Managing Low Back Pain

Active interventions are associated with less specialty care.
Dec. 12, 2023

PTJ Editor Interview: Alan Jette and Steven George

What’s the vision for PTJ in the next five years?
Dec. 8, 2023

Defining Moment: Opening a New Door

Taking a teaching job proved to be perfect for this physical therapist.
Nov. 29, 2023

PTJ Author Interview With Amit Kumar: Home Health Care After Joint Replacement

Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?
Nov. 14, 2023

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

Tailoring clinical practice for better health outcomes.
Nov. 7, 2023

Defining Moment: Lending a Helping Hand

How an indoor climbing event confirmed one PT's career.
Oct. 31, 2023

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

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Oct. 10, 2023

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

A new study assessing balance, gait quality, and fall risk.
Oct. 3, 2023

Defining Moment: Diagnosing a New Beginning

One PT’s struggle in DPT school led to an ADHD diagnosis.
Sept. 26, 2023

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

Which areas of research are key to advancing the profession?
Sept. 12, 2023

PTJ Author Interview: Conflict of Interest and Researcher Allegiance

How better reporting can lead to improved credibility.
Sept. 1, 2023

Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letters: The Whys and Hows

Your voice matters. Comments are due by Sept. 11.
Aug. 22, 2023

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

A preliminary study on access to rehabilitation services
Aug. 8, 2023

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

The increasing need for foundational research and evidence
Aug. 4, 2023

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.
July 28, 2023

'It's not about having this 25-point plan.' Four PTs share advice for new grads

Tips on finding mentors, negotiating contracts, and more.