Most physical therapists misunderstand what the APTA actually does — and that misunderstanding fuels frustration, burnout, and disengagement. In this episode, Rebekah Griffith joins Jimmy McKay to break down the real value of APTA membership, why advocacy work is invisible by design, and how PTs should approach CSM to actually get ROI from the experience.
If you’ve ever said “I don’t get anything out of APTA” or “CSM isn’t worth it”, this episode is for you.
⏱️ Chapters (Apple Podcasts Compliant)
00:00 — Why APTA Gets Criticized
08:12 — Advocacy You Don’t See
17:40 — Membership Expectations Gap
27:05 — Sprinkles vs Cake
36:20 — How CSM Really Works
47:10 — It’s Not About CEUs
