A former ballet dancer sought a more meaningful career that still would keep her on her toes. By Geri Ann Sokell, PT, DPT, MEd.
Sep 15
PTJ Author Interview: Curriculum Reform on Evidence-Based Practice Competencies
In 2015, France implemented a major reform to physical therapist education by extending programs from three years to five years and by revising the curriculum to embed evidence-based practice in clinical training. Listen as Associate Editor Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, talk ... Show More
16m 16s
Aug 25
Advancing Payment: What the Proposed 2027 Medicare Fee Schedule Means for PTs
Medicare policy changes can affect how physical therapist services are valued, paid for, and delivered. In this episode, APTA staff experts Rachel Miller, MPH, and Andrew Amari, JD, help listeners understand what is at stake in the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, w ... Show More
37m 5s
Aug 18
PTJ Author Interview: Gait Speed and Grip Strength in Predicting Hospitalization
In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Amit Kumar, MPH, PhD, about his recently published study, which used longitudinal data from more than 4,000 community-dwelling older adults to examine whether gait speed and hand grip st ... Show More
26m 5s
Oct 2024
How can Dance Help with PCOS? Deepti, Dancer | Fitness Mentor
<p>In this episode of Gut Feeling with Dr.Pal, we’re joined by Deepti, a dancer & fitness mentor, to discuss the health benefits of dance and how physical activity can improve overall well-being and help manage various health issues in women.</p>
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44m 25s
Apr 2020
COVID-19: Get Off Your Couch and Do This to Feel Better, with Julianne Hough
Before she danced with the stars, Julianne Hough experienced the anxiety and depression that comes with leaving home at 10 to pursue a passion. However, she soon discovered that through the therapy of dance she was able to transform her brain and her thoughts to a more optimistic ... Show More
16m 26s
Jan 2025
Conscious Dance: The Science of Movement Medicine with Jennifer Joy Jimenez
"When I was a professional dancer, I felt the worst in my body when I probably looked my best to the outside world. That's when I knew something had to change." - Jennifer Joy Jimenez In this energizing episode, I sat down with Jennifer Joy Jimenez, transformational leader and fo ... Show More
52m 34s