After years of working with patients, Sara DeMars, PT, DPT, has learned the power that words and word choice can have when working with patients. Sara believes that through being aware of our verbal communication and avoiding broad language we can actually make a big impact when it comes to patient care. Here’s our discussion … Continue reading The Power of ... Show More
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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
Aug 11
Bridging the Gap Between Rehab and Performance for Better Outcomes
For many clinicians, rehabilitation and performance are treated as separate phases of care. In this episode of the APTA Podcast, renowned physical therapist, athletic trainer, and educator Sue Falsone, PT, ATC, MS, shares her belief that the most meaningful patient outcomes happe ... Show More
33m 42s
Aug 2024
Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth
"Use words with care and attention."
- Ana Melikian
In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the timeless wisdom of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing particularly on the power of words.
Ana uncovers the concept of “self-limiting beliefs” or ... Show More
19m 8s
Feb 2025
THE POWER OF WORDS - Best Motivational Speech (Featuring Coach Pain)
<p>THE POWER OF WORDS! Your words become your reality. Words are the single most powerful force available to humans. They can help, heal, hinder, hurt, harm, humiliate and humble. We all need the life-giving power of encouraging words in our life.</p><br><p>Spoken by Coach Pain. ... Show More
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