APTA Podcasts

American Physical Therapy Association

Physical Therapy

APTA

Mentorship

Artificial Intelligence

American Physical Therapy Association

Direct Access

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Low Back Pain

Doctor Of Physical Therapy Programs

Rehabilitation

Evidence-Based Practice

Pediatric Physical Therapy

Advocacy

Telehealth

Clinical Trials

Healthcare

APTA Academy Of Education

Residency Programs

Diversity In Healthcare

Metabolic Health Screening

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

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	300	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & Fitness

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How ChoosePT Turns PTs’ Expertise Into Trusted Public Resources

In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Anna V. Howard, PT, BS, PCS, shares her journey in pediatric therapy, discussing her experiences working with infants in the NICU to adolescents. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based content for parents... more

27 Oct 2026 • 22 min • Most popular

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PTJ Author Interview: Severe Spinal Stenosis and Exercise-Based Rehabilitation

In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editorial Board Member John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, talks with Bahar Shahidi, PT, DPT, PhD, about her recently published study that found that exercise-based rehabilitation results in the same magnitude of improvement... more

20 Oct 2026 • 16 min • Popular

Exploring AI's Impact on Physical Therapist Practice and Payment

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare, but what does that mean for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and patient care?

Learn how AI is being used to reduce administrative burden, improve documentation and billing ... more

13 Oct 2026 • 40 min

YouTube

The APTA GOALS Model: How APTA Is Advancing Alternative Payment Models

As healthcare increasingly moves toward alternative payment models, or APMs, physical therapists need to be able to measure the impact, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of their care.

In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, APTA health policy a... more

22 Sep 2026 • 27 min

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Anna Howard

Board-certified pediatric physical therapy specialist and certified neonatal therapist

APTA Pediatrics

Episode: How ChoosePT Turns PTs’ Expertise Into Trusted Public Resources

Bahar Shahidi

Physical therapist and researcher studying spine imaging and rehabilitation

Episode: PTJ Author Interview: Severe Spinal Stenosis and Exercise-Based Rehabilitation

Pedro Teixeira

Vice President of AI Engineering at Prompt Health

Prompt Health

Episode: Exploring AI's Impact on Physical Therapist Practice and Payment

Kevin Smith

Senior Vice President, General Manager of Fusion by Insora Health

Insora Health

Episode: Exploring AI's Impact on Physical Therapist Practice and Payment

Jordan Hobley

Regional Sales Manager at Athelus

Athelis

Episode: Exploring AI's Impact on Physical Therapist Practice and Payment

Alice Bell

PT and Health Policy and Payment Senior Specialist at APTA

APTA

Episode: The APTA GOALS Model: How APTA Is Advancing Alternative Payment Models

Chris Carlin

Occupational Therapist and Vice President of Operations for the Hartford HealthCare Community Network

Hartford HealthCare

Episode: The APTA GOALS Model: How APTA Is Advancing Alternative Payment Models

Vincent Fontanier

One of the authors highlighted, an educator/scientist with a focus on evidence-based practice in physical therapy

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Episode: PTJ Author Interview: Curriculum Reform on Evidence-Based Practice Competencies

Amit Kumar

Associate Professor in the College of Health, Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training; Associate Director for Research at the Center for Research on Race, Health Justice and Public Policy, University of Utah

University of Utah

Episode: PTJ Author Interview: Gait Speed and Grip Strength in Predicting Hospitalization

Hosts

Alicia Hosmer

Host of the APTA Podcast; Senior Director of Brand Strategy and Communications at APTA

Drew Contreras

Co-host of the APTA Podcast; VP Strategic Affairs at APTA

Steven George

Editor-in-Chief of PTJ; Host/Moderator

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings

Great Topics, Hard to Hear
Per other reviews, it seems audio has not been updated. Better quality audio would really help this episodes gain popularity.
Apple Podcasts
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JanelleShiffler
United States3 years ago
I am physical therapist in Taiwan
Good points and lets audience know the updated concept and news around the world
Apple Podcasts
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smilegrace
Taiwan7 years ago
Poor Audio
Switching between Ok to underwater muffled sound was hard to comprehend..good topic though.
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Boshoshook
United States7 years ago
Poor audio quality
The latest episode was on a subject I was really interested in learning more about, a systematic review of advanced practice PT’s in an emergency department. However, the audio quality suggests both the interviewer and guest seemed to be recording this interview via a cell phone call on speaker phone with poor connectivity. The result was an interview that was hardly understandable. Please invest in quality recording equipment and a sound engineer to really make the most of this podcast.
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jward8850
United States7 years ago
Poor audio quality
I was super excited for the latest podcast addressing bridging the gap between rehab and performance but the audio made it really hard to listen to. You could barely understand what the interviewer was saying and often the interviewe missed the question because he misunderstood it. Fix the technical difficulties and it could be a great podcast.
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Stash Dabrowski
United States9 years ago

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Content often covers leadership, policy, and collaboration, which may appeal to professionals seeking broader impact beyond clinical practice.

Audio quality is a frequent concern for some episodes; improvements could broaden accessibility and audience satisfaction.

Guests bring strong expertise and practical insights appreciated by clinicians and students.

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Apple Podcasts	#188	Japan/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#239	South Korea/Health & Fitness/Medicine

Talking Points

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How ChoosePT Turns PTs’ Expertise Into Trusted Public Resources

Q: Would you talk a little bit about what the clinical review process involves and how do you ensure that content is both evidence-based and accessible to the public?

Content is written and reviewed by clinicians with relevant expertise, then passes through academy committees and APTA editorial, readability, branding, and publication reviews. References support the information, and the material is written in accessible language for consumers.

How ChoosePT Turns PTs’ Expertise Into Trusted Public Resources

Q: Why did you decide to become a volunteer to support APTA with the development of the ChoosePT content?

A mentor invited Howard to take on the role in 2020. She enjoyed editing, reading, learning, and research, and helped formalize the liaison process between APTA National, ChoosePT, and APTA Pediatrics.

PTJ Author Interview: Severe Spinal Stenosis and Exercise-Based Rehabilitation

Q: Considering your results, what do you think the takeaway should be for clinicians, especially those that regard the severity of radiographic stenosis in terms of this is an individual that because its severity is so bad that they're not thinking that they're going to have any impact on that patient.

Shahidi said clinicians can use the study's results to challenge assumptions that severe stenosis means exercise will not help. Pain and disability improvements were similar across severity groups, and participants with more severe stenosis showed larger strength gains.

PTJ Author Interview: Severe Spinal Stenosis and Exercise-Based Rehabilitation

Q: Can you please tell us about how you started the journey of this investigation because your research, your funding record, and scholarly products are quite impressive?

Shahidi said the study grew from her spine research and clinical experience, especially the gap between imaging findings and patients' symptoms. Severe stenosis can influence perceptions and steer care toward invasive options, so the team used a large rehabilitation dataset to examine whether exercise could help across stenosis severity levels.

PTJ Author Interview: Curriculum Reform on Evidence-Based Practice Competencies

Q: What were the main findings regarding knowledge and practice of EBP after the reform?

About 35 percent achieved a passing knowledge score, but self-reported EBP practice remained limited, highlighting a persistent gap between knowledge and actual clinical implementation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APTA Podcasts

What is APTA Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently explores how physical therapy intersects with performance, clinical entrepreneurship, and health systems. Episodes spotlight practical guidance for clinicians advancing patient outcomes—from bridging rehab with strength and conditioning to implementing primary-care PT models, advocacy, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Notable angles include leadership and career development for early-career clinicians, the economics of ownership and value-based care, and the profession's evolving role in global sports medicine and policy. A recurring strength is translating research, policy, and allied-field insights into actionable steps for practitioners, educators, and students. A distinctive element is the blend of clinical ... more

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1. JOSPT Insights
2. NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
3. The Ask Mike Reinold Show
4. The E3 Rehab Podcast
5. Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Recent guests on APTA Podcasts include:

1. Anna Howard
2. Bahar Shahidi
3. Pedro Teixeira
4. Kevin Smith
5. Jordan Hobley
6. Alice Bell
7. Chris Carlin
8. Vincent Fontanier

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