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Mar 2025
8m 55s

Defining Moment: From PT to Patient

AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
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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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