APTA Nebraska Podcast
The APTA Nebraska Podcast dives into the stories, challenges, and innovations shaping physical therapy in our state. We’re here to advance, promote, and protect the practice of physical therapy, build our community, and optimize the health and quality of life for all Nebraskans.
Episodes
11 episodes
E11 - Beyond the Classroom: The Journey of a Mary McMillan Scholar
Mikayla Grocki, Mary McMillan Scholarship Award winner, shares her journey from student athlete to award-winning physical therapist alongside her faculty mentor Dr. Rashelle Hoffman from Creighton University. Their conversation reveals how bala...
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Episode 11
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20:42
E10 - APTA House of Delegates Update: Conversation with Bobby Griese and Ian Thompson
APTA Nebraska delegates share insights from the House of Delegates, revealing how key votes on professional policies and bylaws shape the future of physical therapy practice across the state and nation. The podcast explores the inner workings o...
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Episode 10
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35:38
E9 - Insider's Guide to APTA Nebraska's Education Committee
Amber Herrington and Jen Bruursema share their journeys as physical therapists and their work with APTA Nebraska's Education Committee, working to unite Nebraska's PT community through continuing education and professional development.•...
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Episode 9
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24:01
E8 - Member Spotlight with Ryan Hardin and Brett Burton
Ryan Hardin and Brett Burton share their journeys from McCook, Nebraska through PT school and various career paths before ultimately returning to their hometown to practice physical therapy at McCook Community Hospital.• Both attended U...
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Episode 8
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32:15
E7 - Chapter Updates with President Nick Weber
The APTA Nebraska podcast provides critical updates on recent healthcare legislation and upcoming events for physical therapists throughout the state. This legislation brings a 2.5% Medicare fee increase for 2026 while highlighting concerns abo...
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Episode 7
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13:58
E6 - Membership Committee
The APTA Nebraska membership committee shares their diverse backgrounds and motivation for joining the organization while highlighting the benefits of engagement for physical therapists at all career stages. Members discuss how building profess...
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Episode 6
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23:27
E5 - Member Spotlight with Mike Stodden
Mike Stodden and Wendy Bloomhuff of Rock Valley Physical Therapy share their journeys in private practice and innovative solutions for overcoming administrative barriers to provide exceptional patient care. The conversation reveals how passion ...
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Episode 5
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26:16
E4 - Chapter Updates with President Nick Weber
The APTA Nebraska podcast discusses recent graduates, state advocacy, and prosthetics initiatives while providing important timeline updates for members and highlighting opportunities for engagement.• Congratulations to 2025 PT and PTA ...
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Episode 4
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23:18
E3 - EPSIG: Early Professional Special Interest Group and Navigating the First Years of PT Practice
Three early-career physical therapists share their journeys navigating the first years of practice, discussing both the rewards and challenges they've encountered along the way. We explore how APTA Nebraska's Early Professional Special Interest...
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Episode 3
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29:15
E2 - Serving the Profession: NSSIG Board Members Share Why Engagement Matters
APTA Nebraska's Student Special Interest Group (NSSIG) executive board shares their journeys to leadership and why professional engagement matters for PT students and new graduates.• Student leaders from NSSIG discuss their paths to exe...
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Episode 2
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26:11
E1 - The SOAP Note You Can Listen To
APTA Nebraska launches its new podcast to connect physical therapists across the state with updates on advocacy, practice challenges, and member benefits. Brad Dexter and APTA Nebraska President Nick Weber discuss critical issues affecting phys...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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