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Published: July 20, 2015, 5:48 p.m.

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In this episode I was thrilled to interview Dr. Sharon Dunn the current president of the American Physical Therapy Association.\\xa0 Dr. Dunn is a breath of fresh air and she has the right attitude and leadership skills to usher in a new era for the APTA.\\xa0 Her great Louisiana accent just adds to her charm!

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In this episode we talk about:

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\\xa0\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Her days growing up in Louisiana and how that helped to shape her leadership skills and her decision to be a physical therapist.

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How she first got involved in the APTA and her journey to becoming president.

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Her BEST advice for those physical therapists who might be on the fence about getting involved in the APTA\\u2026.hint it is super easy!

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What were her personal challenges in taking over the reigns as president of the APTA.

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What are the biggest challenges facing the profession of physical therapy

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What steps can the APTA (remember if you are a PT you are the APTA\\u2026it is not just those with leadership positions) do to help with the challenges facing our profession.

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How does Dr. Dunn change the negative connotation of a challenge to a positive (I have started using this brilliant mindset daily).

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 How physical therapists are uniquely qualified to accomplish the triple aim of healthcare.

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\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 What does Dr. Dunn have in common with Albert Einstein (aside from being crazy smart!).

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\\xa0On the healthy Wealthy & Smart Community Board this week is the PT Day of Service.\\xa0 Treating at a pro bono clinic.\\xa0Working in a soup kitchen. Cleaning up\\xa0a park...\\xa0No matter where or how, we have the ability to positively impact change. Whether we call ourselves \'Physical Therapists\' or \'Physiotherapists,\' service embodies who we are, what we do, and how we act. Become a part of\\xa0PT Day of Service\\u2122 as we join together to better the world!\\xa0 The day of service will be October 17, 2015.\\xa0 For more information click\\xa0here.

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