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Ash James, director of practice and development at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom, joins APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence is shaping physical therapist practice — and how it could continue to evolve in the future. James shares lessons learned from the creation of CSP's AI principles, as well as tips for clinicians trying to navigate AI, whether they are new or experienced users.
- Read APTA's practice advisory on ambient scribes: "Emerging Technology: AI-Enabled Ambient Scribe Technology in Physical Therapy Documentation."
- Continue the conversation about AI and emerging technologies by joining the new APTA AI Network on the APTA Community. (Member login is required to access the APTA Community.)
- Learn more about AI through one of the APTA Learning Center's many courses, including AI in Physical Therapy," "Implementing Technology in PT Practice," and "Ethical Considerations and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Physical Therapy: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Ethics."
- Discover APTA Magazine's coverage on the topic, with "What's the Impact of AI on Physical Therapy" and "AI as an "Intelligent Assistant.'"
- Explore the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's AI principles.
Our Speakers
Ash James is director of practice and development at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, where he oversees PT practice, research and development, and workforce and education. James is a PT with more than 15 years of clinical, educational, and leadership experience across different environments.
Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and APTA's vice president of strategic affairs. A decorated U.S. Army veteran with more than 25 years of experience, he has served on numerous professional boards.
Alicia Hosmer is senior director of brand strategy and communications at APTA and has over 20 years of experience leading brand and growth initiatives for associations.