Physical therapy is in the middle of dramatic changes to the profession. Between the rise of alternative practice models and top-down changes to..
OT Advocacy: Inside and Outside of the Clinic
Advocacy is a staple in OT because we are trained to advocate for our patients in all areas of their lives. We can train them to advocate for their..
The Collaboration Generation: How New Grads Will Usher PT into the Era of Value-Based Care
When we first enter the physical therapy profession as new graduates, listening, remaining humble, and taking in as much information as possible is..
6 Reasons Why PTs and PTAs Should Advocate
Let’s start with a quick introduction. Who am I? My name is Jenna Kantor, I am a 3rd year DPT student about to graduate in May 2018, the former..
How To Advocate In Your First Year Of PT School
What does it mean to be an advocate?
Okay, as current student physical therapists ourselves, we understand how many of you feel. We hear the term..
I Finally Attended a CPTA Conference. Here's What Happened Next.
I'll admit it. I let my APTA membership lapse. In fact, I did it twice. The first time was a few years after I graduated from physical therapy..
Consulting as a PT or a Student PT
As students, we are scared of the looming boogeyman waiting for us 6 months after that glorious day of graduation. This boogeyman is called student..
5 Ways to Expand Your Reach as a Physical Therapist: Establishing Trust Beyond the Clinic
We’ve got an important job as Physical Therapists.
We help people.
We help them get to a place of freedom - freedom from pain, discomfort, and..