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Student Focus: American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Brett Traeger, PT, DPT, interviews Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, president of American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

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Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025

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As a physical therapy student, it can be overwhelming to familiarize yourself with all the specialties and practice settings in the profession. To provide a primer on the various career paths for PT and PTA students, APTA Magazine reached out to those in leadership roles in APTA's different academies and sections. At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2024, we got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders.

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Date: March 1, 2025
Contact:  aptamag@apta.org
Content Type:  Column

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Education and Workforce Advocacy, Careers in Physical Therapy

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