Why wait? Last chance for the lowest rates to APTA CSM!
By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
A physical therapist known to two kids only as "the Exercise Lady" helped both them and their family in a time of need.
Anchorage, Alaska, skyline.
In 1952, my dad was recalled to active duty in the Navy and deployed to Japan in support of the Korean conflict. My 25-year-old pregnant mother, 3-year-old brother, and I, age 5, moved to Coronado, California. Several months after our arrival, the 1953 polio epidemic broke out. Public swimming pools were closed, and group social activities were canceled. (Sound familiar?)
Listen to 'Defining Moment' in the author's own voice and words.
Date: September 1, 2021
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Column
Pat McAdoo, PT
Feature
A Responsibility to Innovate: Managing the Trends Shaping the Future of RehabNov 1, 2025
The APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit highlighted emerging technologies and partnerships changing rehabilitation and patient care.
Column
Defining Moment | A Melding of My Two PassionsNov 1, 2025
An athlete turned physical therapist found her purpose where her two worlds met — helping older adults stay active, competitive, and strong.
Column
Ethics In Practice | Navigating Dual Roles in ResearchNov 1, 2025
Physical therapists engaged in research often navigate complex dual roles — balancing care with investigation.
