PT Pro Talk Ep 188. What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Clinicians with Dr. Michael Rowe
💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Michael Rowe discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on physical therapy, from clinical reasoning to how we learn, communicate, and make decisions.
He explains how AI can serve as a thought partner, helping physical therapists reflect on their own practices, identify biases, and explore new perspectives on care.
💭 “I think about AI as a thinking partner, not like a calculator where you ask it to do something and it's gonna give you a perfect response" - Dr. Michael Rowe
👉🏻 Dr Michael Rowe is the Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Health and Care Sciences at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom. Michael's scholarship focuses on the transformative potential of digital technologies in professional education, with an emphasis on how they mediate relationships between teachers and students in learning environments. More recently, he has concentrated on the implications of generative AI in higher education and professional practice.
📚You will learn about:
How AI can be your partner in clinical reasoning - from notes to diagnosis.
Smart ways to use AI ethically in your everyday practice.
Where AI helps… and where your clinical judgment is still key.
How AI is shaping physical therapy education and professional growth.
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