Skip to main content

dm-main-800x470.png

Listen to Lizzie Bellinger, PT, DPT, read this Defining Moment article on APTA's podcast.

Before my world was changed forever, I was on a predictable career path. The daughter of an engineer and a social worker, raised by a stepmother with a doctorate in political science, I never questioned that I was going to college. I graduated from undergrad and PT school with honors. At my first job, I completed an orthopedic residency and got my board certification in orthopaedic physical therapy. As soon as they would let me, I started teaching in the DPT program at my alma mater.

Log in or create a free account to keep reading.


Join APTA to get unlimited access to content.


You Might Also Like...

Article

Medicare Participation: You Have Options

Jun 25, 2025

First time enrolling in Medicare? Looking to change your participation status? This resource serves as your guide to the two types of Medicare participation

Article

APTA Champions Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Jun 24, 2025

APTA and APTA Pelvic Health are advocating to improve access to vital postpartum care, including pelvic floor physical therapy. This persistence is paying

Article

APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

Jun 17, 2025

The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted