Aquatic therapy might be one of the most overlooked tools in rehab, and Wendy Enck is here to make the case for bringing it back to the spotlight.

Recorded live at APTA’s CSM, this conversation explores how Physical Therapist Assistants can use water to accelerate balance recovery, reduce chronic pain, and build patient confidence faster than traditional land-based rehab alone.

With fewer than 300 PTAs attending CSM out of 15–20,000 rehab professionals, this episode is also a rally cry: show up, get involved, and elevate the PTA voice.

• How water improves dynamic balance
• Why aquatic therapy isn’t just for geriatrics
• Using buoyancy for post-op recovery
• Helping chronic pain patients experience relief
• Why PTAs belong on national stages

Wendy Enck – Aquatic Director, nonprofit leader, and open water endurance swimmer.

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APTA CSM is buzzing — but is it worth it for a Physical Therapist Assistant? Katie talks with Margie Nguyen (Not Just a PTA) to talk about:

• Why PTAs need to show up at national conferences
• Networking strategies that actually work
• Pelvic health advocacy for postpartum patients
• Growing your PTA career beyond the clinic
• How to “put yourself out there” without fear

If you’re a PTA wondering whether CSM belongs in your career path — this episode is for you.

• PTA identity & visibility
• Women’s health advocacy
• Professional growth
• Conference ROI
• Networking courage

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Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.

MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS

Recorded live at CSM, this episode is a direct challenge to every Physical Therapist Assistant who has ever thought, “There’s no room for growth.”

Deanne Yates shares her journey from PTA to national-level leadership involvement, including work with FSBPT and PTA governance initiatives. She discusses:

• Why PTA and PT are both terminal clinical designations
• The danger of self-limiting beliefs
• Running for national office as a PTA
• Artificial (augmented) intelligence in rehab education
• The shift toward blended and hybrid PTA programs
• Why we need clearer definitions in hybrid education
• Why every PTA should attend CSM

If you’ve ever waited for permission to lead — this is your sign.

Special Thanks to:

Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.

MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS

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