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Throwing in With Physical Therapy – Defining Moment

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 ~ aptacasts

While softball may have led a PT to her physical therapy career, physical therapy led her to a welcome softball side effect.

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A Word Changed Us – Defining Moment

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A patient’s permanent reminder of her physical therapist’s instruction left an indelible mark on both of them.

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The Best-Laid 10-Year Plan – Defining Moment

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A former newscaster trades the thrill of chasing down a story for the higher satisfaction of improving patients’ lives. 

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What More Could I Wish For? – Defining Moment

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A home visit to a patient with an intriguing background leads a PT back to the profession.

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I Can Make Someone’s Day – Defining Moment

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A PT student understands that helping a patient is more than furnishing billable service units.

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The Vocational Interest Test Got It Right – Defining Moment

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 ~ aptacasts

Actions both small and heroic as a “yellow jacket” in an NYU summer program prompted a career in physical therapy. By: Gary Krasilovsky, PT, PhD

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The Perfect Profession for Me – Defining Moment

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A light came on not only in a dark hospital basement but in a future PT’s head that this was her ideal career. By Linda Pillow, PT

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Taking the Plunge – Defining Moment

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A PT recalls overcoming her own obstacles to become a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist and help others reach their goals. By Natalie Snyder, PT, DPT

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The Perfect Profession for Me

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 ~ aptacasts

A light came on not only in a dark hospital basement but in a future PT’s head that this was her ideal career.

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A Love of Body Movement Leads to Physical Therapy – Defining Moment

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 ~ aptacasts
A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes. By Geri Ann Sokell, PT, DPT, MEd.

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A Physical Therapist by Any Other Name – Defining Moment

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 ~ aptacasts

A physical therapist known to two kids only as “the Exercise Lady” helped both them and their family in a time of need. Pat McAdoo, PT

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A Lucky Patient Encounter Provides Answers – Defining Moment

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 ~ aptacasts

It wasn’t until she saw patients with the same rare condition that a PT realized what had been plaguing her own body for years.
https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2021/08/01/apta-magazine-august-2021/a-lucky-patient-encounter-provides-answers

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Looking for the Zebras – Defining Moment

June 28, 2021 ~ aptacasts

Every patient is a one in a million. By Kathleen Wild PT, DPT.
https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2021/07/01/apta-magazine-july-2021/looking-for-the-zebras

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I See Me in You – Defining Moment

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 ~ aptacasts

A PT reflects on opening a clinic in an underserved neighborhood. https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2021/06/01/apta-magazine-june-2021/i-see-me-in-you

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A Brief but Meaningful Encounter

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 ~ aptacasts

A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19. Read the article at: https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2021/05/01/apta-magazine-may-2021/a-brief-but-meaningful-encounter

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An On-the-Nose Career – Defining Moment

March 31, 2021April 2, 2021 ~ aptacasts

Reminiscences of a PT and mother. By Yaffa Liebermann, PT

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Empowering People With ALS

February 23, 2021 ~ aptacasts

Physical therapy has an important role in addressing the challenges of a devastating disease.

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A Purposeful Ride – Defining Moment

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 ~ aptacasts

Many life experiences led to work at a pro bono clinic.

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Grit From the Gridiron – Defining Moment

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 ~ aptacasts

Physical therapy can help heal emotional wounds, too.

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Better Together – Defining Moment

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ aptacasts

The power of teamwork, dramatically illustrated.

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