How to Avoid PT Burnout, Find Community, and Get Involved in Advocacy

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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APTA Podcasts

How to Avoid PT Burnout, Find Community, and Get Involved in Advocacy

APTA Podcasts

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published 21 days ago

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During the episode, Contreras referenced ChoosePT.com, APTA’s consumer website. Learn more about APTA’s work to support the profession at apta.org.

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#Fitness #Medicine #American Physical Therapy Association

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Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain 10:24

7 days ago10:24

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Elizabeth Pimentel, PT, MA, recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.

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PTJ Author Interview: Projected Physical Therapist Shortages Through 2037 24:44

14 days ago24:44

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In March, the American Physical Therapy Association published a workforce forecast in PTJ that used original survey data to project shortages in physical therapists through 2037. Listen as Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with authors Timothy Dall, MS, and Tara Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, about the different data sources used for the report, what a microsimulation is as an approach, and some strategic interventions that could help address the projected shortfall. Dall and Manal are co-authors of the article "Current and Projected Future Supply and Demand for Physical Therapists From 2022 to 2037: A New Approach Using Microsimulation.” Read the article on the PTJ website and follow PTJ on LinkedIn and Bluesky for more research updates. To learn more, sign up now for an APTA Live event, “Understanding the APTA Workforce Forecast Model: Insights and Discussion with Authors,” on May 1 at 10:30 a.m. ET, in person (limited availability) or online .…

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How to Avoid PT Burnout, Find Community, and Get Involved in Advocacy 35:32

21 days ago35:32

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In this episode, entrepreneur and APTA member Odell Miller, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT. They talk about starting a business, how new technologies are rapidly changing the profession, and ways PTs can take care of themselves to avoid burnout. During the episode, Contreras referenced ChoosePT.com , APTA’s consumer website. Learn more about APTA’s work to support the profession at apta.org .…

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PTJ Author Interview: Evaluating the Potential of Large Language Models 20:15

28 days ago20:15

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Interested in how large language models compare against clinicians? Listen as Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Yael Arbel, PT, MHA, Yoav Gimmon, PT, PhD, and Liora Shmueli, PhD, about their recently published study, which tested the performance of ChatGPT and Google Gemini against 30 physical therapists and 30 physical therapist students on 20 multiple-choice questions about vestibular rehabilitation. The authors discuss the impact of prompt engineering, the potential for studies with other large language models, and the importance of human expertise when integrating new technological tools. Arbel, Gimmon, and Shmueli are co-authors of the article "Evaluating the Potential of Large Language Models for Vestibular Rehabilitation Education: A Comparison of ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Clinicians.” Read the article on the PTJ website and follow PTJ on LinkedIn and Bluesky for more research updates.…

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Academy Focus: Get to Know APTA Orthopaedic 11:43

5 weeks ago11:43

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A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Corry Brinken, PT, DPT, interviewed APTA Orthopaedic President Bob Rowe, PT, DPT, DMT, MHS, at APTA CSM 2024 in Boston. Learn how Rowe says students can best prepare for a career in orthopedics. Visit the APTA Orthopaedic website to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview on the APTA Magazine website.…

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APTA Advocacy Update, March 2025: Celebrating Wins and Fighting for More Reforms 30:25

6 weeks ago30:25

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In this episode, we check in on both state and federal advocacy efforts to prioritize patients' access to physical therapy and support PTs and PTAs throughout their careers. We look back on key wins from 2024, while also looking ahead to what the rest of 2025 might have in store. To learn more, join the APTA Advocacy Network and read more on apta.org: · Policy Principles for Outpatient Therapy Reform under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule · APTA News: Congress Fails to Address Medicare Fee Schedule in Continuing Resolution · APTA Advocacy Delivers 2 Major Wins in 2025 Fee Schedule · Position Paper: The Prevent Interruptions In Physical Therapy Act · Position Paper: Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act · APTA News: APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins in 2024 · APTA State Advocacy Map · APTA Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates Series (2025)…

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PTJ Author Interview: Algorithm-Based Treatment in the Emergency Department 26:42

7 weeks ago26:42

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Amee Seitz, PT, DPT, PhD, and Kyle Strickland, PT, DPT, about their recently published perspective, which presents a modified emergency department treatment-based classification system for low back pain with three case examples. Listen as the authors discuss the “origin story” of the algorithm, how the emergency department creates a unique setting for physical therapy, and why patients may be more open to trying nondrug treatment options. Seitz and Strickland are co-authors of the article "Application of Algorithm-Based Treatment Approach to Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department.” Read the articles on the PTJ website and follow PTJ on LinkedIn and Bluesky for more research updates.…

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Defining Moment: From PT to Patient 8:55

8 weeks ago8:55

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Emily Berthelette, PT, DPT, examines what it's been like on the patient side of PT services. Access the article on the APTA Magazine webpage for photos and to learn more about this episode’s speaker.

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Academy Focus: Get to Know American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy 17:29

9 weeks ago17:29

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A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Brett Traeger, PT, DPT, interviewed American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy President Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn what Reinold has to say about finding your niche as a sports PT and how mentorship plays a big role in their specialty. Visit the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy’s website to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview on the APTA Magazine website.…

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PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Race and Ethnicity on DPT Applications 22:24

10 weeks ago22:24

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Nicole Tombers, PT, DPT, about her recently published article, which used data from the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service to compare influences on applications to doctor of physical therapy programs between applicants who identified as white and applicants who identified as Black, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander. George and Tombers discuss how the DPT application is structured, what is included in a holistic narrative analysis approach, and what factors draw applicants to the field of physical therapy. Tombers is co-author of the article “Influence of Race and Ethnicity on Application to Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs.” Read the article on the PTJ website, and follow PTJ on LinkedIn and Bluesky for more research updates.…

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PTJ Author Interview: Randomized Clinical Trials and Real-World Practice 24:12

12 weeks ago24:12

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Alexander Garbin, PT, DPT, PhD, and Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA, about their recently published companion papers, which evaluated the effectiveness of a progressive multicomponent intervention for older adults in home health settings across three comparison groups. Listen as the authors discuss the pragmatic aspects of the trials, how the second study illustrates the importance of design and interpretation of control groups, and how early career researchers interested in conducting their own clinical trials can get started. Garbin and Stevens-Lapsley are co-authors of the articles “ Progressive Multicomponent Intervention for Older Adults in Home Health Settings Following Hospitalization: Randomized Clinical Trial ” and “ Improving Function in Older Adults With Hospital-Associated Deconditioning: Lessons Learned Comparing a Randomized Controlled Trial to Real World Practice .” Read the articles on the PTJ website and follow PTJ on LinkedIn and Bluesky for more research updates.…

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Academy Focus: Get to Know APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 10:15

13 weeks ago10:15

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A brief introduction from the president of the academy. Grace Cioffi, PT, DPT, interviewed APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s Gillian McLean, PT, DPT, at APTA CSM in Boston. Learn what McLean says makes this specialty unique and how students can get involved in the academy. Visit the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s website to learn more about the academy. Watch a video of this interview on the APTA Magazine website .…

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PTJ Honors & Awards Highlight: Author Interview With Andrew Post 17:02

15 weeks ago17:02

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Andrew Post, PT, DPT, about winning the 2024 APTA Outstanding Research Award, formerly known as the Chattanooga Research Award, for the article “Efficacy of Telehealth for Movement-Evoked Pain in People With Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Noninferiority Analysis.” Post is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. They discuss why the article was chosen for the award, the article’s impact on clinical practice and future physical therapy research, and what projects the authors are working on now. The APTA Outstanding Research Award encourages the publication of outstanding physical therapy research articles, including both foundational and clinical research impacting practice and patient care. Read the article on the PTJ website and follow PTJ on LinkedIn for more research updates.…

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PTJ Author Interview: Early Physical Therapy Improved Concussion Symptoms 26:17

17 weeks ago26:17

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, outgoing Associate Editor Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA, talks with Kody Campbell, PhD, and Laurie King, PhD, PT, MCR, about their recently published clinical trial, which investigated the influence of physical therapy timing on symptom improvement in 203 adults with a mild traumatic brain injury. The authors discuss the differences in referral times between athletes and the general public, how the trial interventions were personalized to allow for progression, and why patients who received earlier physical therapy showed more improvement in balance and reaction times compared with those who received later physical therapy. Campbell and King are co-authors of the article "In People with Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, earlier Physical Therapy Improved Symptoms at a Faster Rate than Later Physical Therapy: Randomized Controlled Trial.” Read the article on the PTJ website and follow PTJ on LinkedIn for more research updates.…

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PTJ Honors & Awards Highlight: Author Interview With Christopher Bise 28:23

20 weeks ago28:23