APTA Nebraska Podcast

We pull back the curtain on how APTA Nebraska’s Education Committee builds a state conference that feels practical, current, and worth your time. We also share what members asked for next, how to submit an abstract or...

We bring back our annual House of Delegates check-in and break down what Nebraska’s delegation sees as the most urgent moves for physical therapy right now. We connect the votes in Portland to real clinic pressures like...

A lot can change in a few weeks when policy, courts, and payment systems collide, and that is exactly what we unpack with a clear set of wins for physical therapy in Nebraska. Brad Dexter and APTA Nebraska President...

<p>We celebrate Nebraska’s new PT and PTA graduates while making the case for staying connected through APTA to strengthen the profession and reduce burnout. We also break down timely state and federal policy updates...

<p>Get a recap from the APTA Nebraska Spring Conference as we break down key business meeting updates, chapter priorities, and what’s ahead for the profession across Nebraska. We also highlight Nebraska-led research and...

<p>We talk with Cole Meadows, the new EPSIG president, about how early-career PTs and PTAs in Nebraska can find mentors, build community, and grow into confident clinicians. We also share an easy way to connect in...

<p>We share a quick president’s desk update with the wins, gaps, and next steps shaping physical therapy across Nebraska. We cover the Capitol visit, where the medical liens bill stands, why our ballot needs more names...

<p>Brad is joined by APTA NE President Nick Weber and two rural hospital CEOs, Robert Dyer and Chris Nichols, who began as physical therapists share how mentorship, risk, and relentless networking moved them from the...

<p>What keeps a rural physical therapist energized when every day brings a new challenge, and a new patient story? In this episode, we sit down with Holly Hildebrand and Brittany McClary, Central District co-chairs for...

<p>What if the best doorway to better care is the one that meets you where you already are—at home, at work, or in the hours between feedings and sleep? We sit down with PTA Michelle Lueking, a former music teacher...

<p>Payment isn’t just a line item; it’s the backbone of access, workforce stability, and clinical viability. We break down how APTA’s 2030 strategy centers on reimbursement, why Nebraska is aligning closely with those...

<p>This episode features updates from three of Nebraska's PT and PTA program directors, detailing recent developments within their institutions. Discussion points include program structure (e.g., small cohorts, hybrid...

<p>A candid update on how APTA Nebraska is sharpening strategy, growing representation with an extra delegate seat, and preparing for a tough legislative session while building community through events and student...

<p>We unpack burnout in physical therapy with new Nebraska data and lived stories, moving from clear definitions and risk factors to practical fixes for clinicians and leaders. The conversation closes with concrete...

<p>Matt Janssen, PT, DPT shares how wound care, pain science, and community ties shape meaningful outcomes. We explore belief change, access barriers, and why advocacy lets clinicians stay focused on...