AI in PT Practice: Finding Balance and Embracing Innovation Without Losing Trust
From APTA Podcasts by American Physical Therapy Association
May 5, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on physical therapy practice and offers insights for clinicians navigating this technology.
Ash James, director of practice and development at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom, joins APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence is shaping physical therapist practice — and how it could continue to evolve in the future. James shares lessons learned from the creation of CSP’s AI principles, as well as tips for clinicians trying to navigate AI, whether they are new or experienced users. Read APTA’s practice advisory on ambient scribes: “ Emerging Technology: AI-Enabled Ambient Scribe Technology in Physical Therapy Documentation .” Continue the conversation about AI and emerging technologies by joining the new APTA AI Network on the APTA Community . (Member login is required to access the APTA Community.) Learn more about AI through one of the APTA Learning Center’s many courses, including “ AI in Physical Therapy,” “ Implementing Technology in PT Practice,” and “ Ethical Considerations and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Physical Therapy: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Ethics.” Discover APTA Magazine’s coverage on the topic, with “ What’s the Impact of…
People in this episode
Host: Drew Contreras
Guest: Ash James
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- physical therapy
- innovation
- trust
- clinical practice
- technology
Keywords
- AI
- physical therapy
- innovation
- clinical practice
- technology
- CSP
- APTA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, APTA, APTA Learning Center, APTA Magazine
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