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PT Professionals: Stop Limiting Yourself
AI, Autonomy, Advocacy and Action

In Episode 11 of Future Proof PT, Cody Lee returns to dive deep into the transformative changes happening in physical therapy. From grassroots advocacy success in Alabama to innovative AI integration, this episode tackles a few critical topics that are shaping the future of PT:
Direct Access Revolution: Witness how one patient's powerful vertigo story influenced legislative change, and explore the ongoing debate about autonomous practice in PT
DPT vs Experience: Join a candid discussion about whether doctoral preparation should be the gateway to direct access, with perspectives from both newly-minted DPTs and experienced practitioners
AI in Clinical Practice: Get practical insights into how artificial intelligence tools can enhance documentation, research synthesis, and clinical reasoning - plus details about Cody's upcoming AI course launching June 1st
Professional Evolution: Examine the tension between maintaining traditional roles and embracing expanded scope of practice, and what it means for the future of physical therapy
We challenge you to rethink your role in shaping the profession's future while providing actionable insights for practice enhancement.
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Chapters for This Week’s Episode:
00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode
04:49 Advocacy and Direct Access in Physical Therapy
07:18 Challenges and Perspectives on Direct Access
10:24 The Role of Education and Certification in Direct Access
12:47 AI in Clinical Practice: Enhancing Decision-Making
20:44 The Future of AI and Data Utilization in Physical Therapy
30:48 Optimizing Workforce Encounters
31:26 Standardizing Data for Improvement
33:36 Building Feedback Loops in Clinics
35:23 Utilizing EMR Data for Risk Assessment
36:27 The Importance of Functional Status in Risk Stratification
39:03 Advocating for Inclusion in APTA
41:18 The Role of Non-Clinical Professionals
44:22 Looking Ahead: Future of Physical Therapy