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Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT
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Hosted by former Rock Radio DJ turned Physical Therapist, Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT.
We talk to Physical Therapists from around the world, over a pint of beer.
The BEST conversations happen at happy hour, welcome to ours.
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When A Patient Tells You They Are, “Ready to Die”
Shelby Miller is a second year DPT student who posed the question on Twitter “How do you respond to a patient who tells you they are ready to die?” Megan Eldridge, Sharon Gorman, Talia Pollok, and Julie Skzrat, all physical therapists who work and/or teach in the acute care setting, responded by providing assistance and insight to Shelby on this topic.
Shelby shared her experience and how she responded to this patient and question. Shelby is a second year PT student who was finishing her first full time clinical rotation in an acute care setting.
Megan had a similar situation as a physical therapist new to the acute care setting. When Shelby posted the tweet, Megan wanted to provide her shared experience. Megan suggests looking into hospital's protocols for these situations and looking at it from a multidisciplinary standpoint.
Sharon put her professor hat on as she teaches this topic at Samuel Merritt University. She recommended screening and referring for depression using the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-2, PHQ-9).
Talia and Julie emphasized for therapists to be prepared for these conversations and they will occur in any setting. Talia discussed the importance of maintaining resilience of therapists in these situations to prevent burn out. She believes physical therapists do play a role in end of life care.
With extensive work in cardiopulmonary physical therapy, Julie encouraged all therapists to increase their understanding of positive intensive care syndrome to understand a patient's experience post-COVID.
Other resources provided by the experts include:
The Geriatric Depression ScaleAn Indepth Look at Palliative CareDeathoverdinner.orgVital Talk Resources
PARTING SHOT
50:36 “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” - Talia Pollok
50:49 “For you, today is ordinary but for you patient and their family, it is extraordinary. So be patient.” - Julie Skrzat
51:11 “Remember to always listen to your patients.” - Megan Eldridge
51:31 “Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.” - Sharon Gorman
52:06 “Just because we are physical therapists doesn't mean we just treat the physical. We also treat the emotional.” - Shelby Miller
Jan 20, 2021
How to Use Assistive Technology to Advance Your Clinical Practice Into Overdrive
Katie Butzu is an occupational therapist and assistive technology mentor for the Bay Arenac ISD (intermediate school district), Michigan Chapter Leader in Makers Making Change and currently collaborating with Makey Makey to use their tool as assistive technology.
Makey makey is an easy to use invention kit that combines everyday objects with the internet. Katie’s youtube channel Creative Makers demonstrates how to use your everyday object with Makey Makey for rehab purposes.
Working in the pediatric setting, Katie found 3D printing as a tool to improve patient outcomes. In Makers Making Change, Katie is a creator of 3D printing to build assistive devices for individuals with disabilities.
PT Pintcast and The Onco PT are holding the first Virtual Oncology Physical Therapy Summit. Register here today.
PARTING SHOT
49:40 “When you think it is impossible, it’s possible.” - Katie Butzo
Jan 18, 2021
It Takes A Village to Change the World For the Better, So This PT Built One.
Lisa VanHoose is a physical therapist, researcher, educator, and equity warrior in the front lines addressing health disparities. She is founder of the Ujima Institute which is an inclusive space to improve health and wellness and raise the voices of Black communities.
The Ujima Institute created three villages with support and a focus on female healthcare providers, individuals in underserved/non-served communities, and community based research.
The Ujima Institute Toolkit is available for resources and guidance on anti-racism discussion and personal growth.
100 multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers collaborated to create the Black Rehabilitation Manifesto with a purpose to express the needs of the black rehabilitation community.
Lisa and Mica Mitchell, PT, lead together Mindful Mondays to provide mindfulness and discussion for rehabilitation students and clinicians. See future dates by following the Ujima Institute on Twitter.
PARTING SHOT
1:01:30 “Health disparities matter especially for our front liners working in the middle of COVID. We have to commit to health disparities...Do what you can within your village.” - Lisa VanHoose
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QUOTES
12:56 “I love listening to everyone’s commentary comparing the policing from January to the summer. That’s everyday in America.” - Lisa VanHoose
16:34 “When you look around in a room and you keep saying that someone should do something about that. Then that someone is probably you.” - Lisa VanHoose
18:09 My role as a human is to use that privilege to help elevate somebody else because you can’t be in all the lanes of traffic.” - Lisa VanHoose
18:20 “A leader does not create more followers. A leader creates more leaders.” - Jimmy
26:40 “COVID is just a manifestation of all these injustices that we’ve not addressed.” - Lisa VanHoose
33:42 “How do we insert ourselves into places that maybe we don’t belong because that is where you make change.” - Jimmy
AUDIOGRAM
6:59-7:54 I grabbed on to it because that was how I was raised… with the ujima institute we’re really focused on health and wellness in black communities
11:30-12:10 Our congressional leaders were othered…. January 6th was definitely a wake up call
30:56- 31:40 In my mind I see the ujima institute as a guide…. A big part of that conversation is provider bias
32:34-33:12 You can’t talk about transforming society if we don’t double down….who is the APTA of urban planners
Jan 14, 2021
The New APTA Centennial Center is Creating A Healthier Environment For The Community
To begin APTA’s Centennial Year, APTA will open a new headquarters, the APTA Centennial Center. Watch live on Facebook on January 15 for APTA’s Centennial Cutting Ribbon Ceremony.
Tracie Harris is the marketing director at APTA who worked with Fitwel to create a healthier work environment. Joanna Frank is the President & CEO for the Center of Active Design who is the operator of the Fitwel building certification.
Fitwel was created by the CDC to provide building certifications to support healthier workplace environments to help improve occupant health and productivity. The Fitwel team assesses projects against seven health impact categories.
This call to action to create a healthier work environment allows APTA to directly tie to their mission and vision - APTA mission “improving the health of society” and vision “to optimize movement.”
What are fun facts behind a healthy environment?
If you see the stair, you’re actually 50% more likely to take the stair just because you see it.6 flights of stairs a day is enough to offset the average annual weight gain of an American.
PARTING SHOT
39:44 “Stop by 3030 Potomac Avenue, the APTA Centennial Center.” - Tracie Harris
40:13 “Your physical environment has as much impact on your health as your genetic code” - Joanna Frank
Jan 8, 2021
How Top NFL Prospects Prepare for the Combine
Jaime Mor is a performance physical therapist and certified athletic trainer at EXOS with a passion for movement and body mind connection. He has been in the sports medicine field for 7 years.
Jaime defines a performance physical therapist as treating and preparing the elite athlete to their peak optimal level.
Each year, Jaime works with the athletes that participate in the NFL Combine – a weeklong competition of prospects to be drafted to the NFL. As a PT, he prepares the athletes 8 weeks ahead by either treating impairments or improving the performance of tasks required.
He recommends a PT, PTA, or student interested in this field to have a performance clinical rotation and reach out to professionals to gain experience and learn about performance.
QUOTES
“Don’t be uncomfortable making random connections.” – JAIME
“Find out the people you want to learn from and learn from them.” – JAIME
PARTING SHOT
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Reach out to people and find your own mentors. Find people you wish to learn from. From a clinical side, don’t neglect the basics. ” – JAIME
Jan 7, 2021
The Five Principles of Social Justice You Need To Follow
Social Justice Lessons from Roger Williams by Dr. Lisa VanHoose
Keynote Presentation at the Northeast Regional Virtual Annual Conference
Michelle Collie is CEO of Performance Physical Therapy and APTA President of Rhode Island introduces keynote speaker Lisa VanHoose. During the conference, Michelle will be speaking on the “Telehealth Panel: The Role of Telehealth in the Future of Our Profession.”
Lisa VanHoose is an Associate Professor and Program Director in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Louisiana Monroe. She speaks on “Social Injustice Lessons We Learn from Roger Williams.”
She focuses on the “Five Principles of Social Injustice” by Roger Williams
AccessEquityDiversity ParticipationHuman Rights
Mic Drop
“If you know better, do better.” – Lisa VanHoose
Jan 5, 2021
How Can You Adopt A Growth And Abundance Mindset?
Kadeem Howell is a physical therapist who has developed a growth mindset. He focuses on the positives as a furloughed PT during COVID and earns extra money with side hustles.
His pursuit for keeping a strong mindset started at a young athlete which eventually led him to choose physical therapy as a career. His first job as a PT was with the Buffalo Bills because he maintained his mindset.
Kadeem believes there are multiple solutions for one problem. Being furloughed as a PT, he not only earned extra money but increased in a variety of skills. Look at all the possibilities you can do AS A PT to earn additional money:
· Car flipping
· E-bay flipping
· Day trading
· Dividend stocks
· Rental real estate
· Affiliate marketer for courses and amazon products
· E-comm drop shipping for PT products
The theme throughout this chat is building relationships to increase trust with either people in your profession, patients, or customers.
QUOTES
“If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere… If there is a will, there is a way.” – KADEEM
“’Don’t listen to what I say, watch what I do.’ – Gary Vee” – JIMMY
“Empathy and sympathy are two different things but they are important to recognize the differences.” – JIMMY
“The solution will always outweigh the problems… The solutions are limitless.” – KADEEM
“If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.” – KADEEM
PARTING SHOT
“You are not your profession. It’s up to you if you want to be.” – KADEEM
Jan 4, 2021
What Does it Take to Win the Congressional Gold Medal?
Steve Gleason was given the Congressional Gold Medal, and that is a big deal.
We get to hear Steve accept his award in his own words, in his own voice. And that is a major reason that he’s being given this award.
Steve created and pushed through the Steve Gleason Enduring Voices act which made sure that persons with degenerative diseases would have access to Speech Generating Devices. Quite literally making sure that people living with ALS and other diseases never lose their voice.
Only 163 people in American history have been given this award and Steve is the first former NFL player to receive it. You might know him as a former football player that blocked a punt against the Falcons, but the reason you get a medal like this is because you put your head down and focus on a singular vision. And Steve and his team have done just that making sure persons with living with ALS and their families lead productive and purposeful lives.
Drew Brees spoke about is friend and former teammate at the ceremony in Washington D.C. Drew’s message was about watching Steve turn tragedy into triumph on the field, but most importantly off of the field.
If you hear this and are moved by his words and his Team we ask you to do all or some fo these three things:
1 – Donate to his organization @ TeamGleason.org
2 – Watch his Documentary, “Gleason.” It’s on Amazon and if you have prime it’s FREE!
3 – Follow them on social media to see and maybe join their TEAM helping those with ALS and their families live better lives.
On Instagram: @TeamGleason
On Twitter: @TeamGleason
“Finding ways to make life meaningful and purposeful and rewarding, doing the activities that you love and spending time with the people that you love – I think that’s the meaning of this human experience.” -SG
Dec 31, 2020
Physical Therapy at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Drew Contreras is a retired Lieutenant colonel US Army physical therapist, former White House PT to the 44th POTUS, and VP of the Federal Section of the APTA.
Drews tells his story on deciding physical therapy as a career and becoming a federal/Army PT. He served for 21 years in the US Army as a physical therapist.
He gives the comparison of his experience as a US Army PT compared to civilian PTs. He refers to himself as a “physician extender” with increased autonomy in the Army.
During the Obama presidency, increased physical therapy services were needed. With Drew’s experience in the Army and conveniently located working in the Pentagon, he was called to perform for the White House. Drew was the in-house PT for the Obama administration for 7 years.
Drew dives into federal physical therapy and how PTs can make a difference on the federal level. If interested in federal physical therapy, check out the Federal Section of the ATPA here: https://federalpt.org/
Drew discusses the increased need for physical therapy in the military and he sees the future of PTs traveling with their assigned units.
QUOTES
“I always try to treat all my military patients the same regardless of rank.” – DREW
“Nothing is a problem until it is a problem.” – DREW
“To have them (the government) say we want a physical therapist with every functional unit. That is pretty validating for our profession.” – JIMMY
“People expect a certain level of performance out of you or a certain level of capability. You should be able to deliver that.” – DREW
PARTING SHOT
“You can do whatever you want on your last day.” – DREW
Dec 30, 2020
How To Build Your Practice on the Five Pillars of Profitability
Will Humphreys is a physical therapist, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Will coaches business owners and physical therapists across the country to his knowledge and belief of profitability. If you thought that was all, Will created a medical billing and consulting company called In the Black this past April.
Will tells us about the events he endured to ultimately choose his path in physical therapy and becoming a physical therapist.
Will goes further in how his past has shaped who he is today and describes the entrepreneur’s mindset: learn, endure, and lead. He discusses the difficulty starting his company Rise Rehab back in 2003 but mentions that even though that was the most difficult situation he had to endure, it is possible with work. In 2018, Rise merged with now Empower Physical Therapy.
He gives us a clear understanding on what “profitability unlocks possibility” means and how this benefits the entrepreneur and current physical therapists.
One topic Will coaches about is the 5 Pillars of Profitability:
1. Reliability and transparency
2. Consistency
3. Efficiency
4. Stability
5. Predictability
Will has created a YouTube channel to assist business owners, PTs, new graduates, and students on success in our industry. Take a listen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd9MwDrfXzXbDjnEqRCW8wA
Will describes to us the Core Four (heart, mind, body, spirit) and how he believes working on yourself everyday leads to success.
Dec 28, 2020
How Social Determinants of Health Impact Physical Therapy Outcomes
Rupal Patel is a physical therapist and professor at Texas Woman’s University. Lisa VanHoose is the physical therapy program director at the University of Louisiana Monroe and owner of the Ujima Institute. Zachary Rethorn is a Faculty Development Resident at Duke University, owns his own telehealth practice called Rethorn Physical Therapy and Practice and current PhD Student in health promotion and wellness.
Rupal, Lisa, and Zachary spoke together at CSM in Denver on their presentation “Better Together in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Engaging Diverse Populations to Improve Rehabilitation Outcomes.”
To breakdown DEI, diversity are all the components that create a person. Equity is those opportunities or objects that become fit for an individual. Inclusion is welcoming the diversity of others.
Discussing public health issues, these begin to include people with disabilities, lower literacy, language barriers, and communities with minimal opportunities. The commu…
Dec 24, 2020
How Can We Help Science Through User Experience
Mike Morrison is a former web designer turned PhD student in Work Psychology using design and psychology backgrounds to share knowledge.
Mike defines the user experience (UX) in common web designs today and how UX makes consuming information faster and more efficient in websites or presentations.
With his background in web design, Mike created Twister Poster and Better Poster to improve the way information is presented. Check them out here:
· Twitter poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQDL8r3r_d4
· Better poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RwJbhkCA58&t=3s
He describes what is included in the Better Poster and how it compares to other posters usually seen at conferences. He talks about the importance of catching attention and emotion with your poster design.
He explains how to create a Twitter Poster and found this design to be more eye catching to the consumer versus a link or graphic.
Mike breaks down what information foraging theory…
Dec 23, 2020
Behind The Scenes On Project 11 The Alex Smith Story
Johnny Owens and Larry Cahalin are collaborating on a Blood Flow Restriction component that we dive into. Johnny sticks around the show to talk about Project 11 – a feature on ESPN documenting the injury and recovery of the Washington Redskins Quarterback Alex Smith. The feature is hosted by physical therapist and ESPN head injury analyst Stephanie Bell. Johnny was part of the recovery team for Alex, along with another former guest of PT Pintcast Seth Blee.
Dec 22, 2020
Where Do We Start? Improving Diversity In Physical Therapy
Mark Milligan is a physical therapist who wants to challenge our profession by revolutionizing it through technology, empathy, connection, love, and even donuts! Cannot argue with that.
At CSM in Denver, Mark presented on telehealth and DEI which now are two major topics discussed in physical therapy. You could say he predicted the future, but Mark has been working into these areas even before this year’s events.
Mark is originally from Austin, Texas and describes the systemic barriers that exist in his community. Not only is acknowledging these barriers important but he questions how PTs can play a role in communicating to other healthcare providers about breaking these barriers.
Practicing in the clinic for 10 years, Mark has experienced the difficulties PTs face to treat patients without biases. He explains the importance of physical therapists to become comfortable with the uncomfortable while treating all patients.
Mark explains the power of knowing and loving yourself to cr…
Dec 21, 2020
When A Pandemic Hit The NEXT Conference Our Happy Hour Went Virtual
NEXT Kickoff Virtual Happy Hour
Kicking off APTA's NEXT conference virtually. Bring your drinks as we broadcast with PT Leaders over beer and bourbon!
Since we're physically distanced, we can at least be socially close!
Sharing a drink with fellow PTs to kick off the virtual NEXT conference.
Dec 18, 2020
What You Need To Have In Your Clinic EMR
Sharif Zeid from MW Therapy https://www.mwtherapy.com/ breaks down the NEED TO HAVES and the NICE TO HAVES for your practice EMR.
Sharif has been working within the health IT space for over 15 years spending the bulk of that working with PT practices. He is a business director at MWTherapy, which is a complete PT software package, where he works on many different things including communicating with many PTs and staff on a daily basis.
Dec 17, 2020
This Physical Therapist Keeps Fighter Pilots From Being Grounded
Captain Michelle Jílek is active duty in USAF and partially embedded with fighter squadrons. She specializes in G induced injuries in the spine.
I take care of fighter pilots who have spinal injuries from sustaining high Gs in aircraft. I am there for them before and after flights and help with preventative care. I have specially designed strengthening programs just for them that I have developed.
We talk:Global air superioritySpine HealthEmbedded care in the military
Check out an article about Captain Jílek here: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2017872/fit-to-fight-one-fighter-wing-at-a-time/
Dec 16, 2020
How She Made Cancer Patient Education Go Viral
One of our Top 20 Episodes from 2020 is with Dr. Leslie Waltke.
She’s know as “The Arm Whisperer” the “Explainer in Chief” and ” Vitamin L.” Down to earth style and humor combined with decades of clinical cancer rehab experience have made the world better for tens of thousands of cancer patients and survivors in the US and across the globe.
Leslie Waltke is a Cancer Rehab physical therapist, educator, and consultant. She is known as “The Arm Whisperer”, the “Explainer in Chief” and ” Vitamin L.”
Leslie was on the show previously to talk about treating and educating cancer patients. THIS EPISODE she gives us the backstage pass on how she creates her educational content and video production.
Leslie’s videos started out as a dare, but with hard work, picking an appropriate audience and knowing her intent, she now has The Recovery Room with educational videos for patients to view anytime online. Check out her Youtube channel and Facebook:
·…
Dec 15, 2020
What Can A Physical Therapist Learn From A Radio Broadcaster?
Dec 14, 2020
What Do We Know? An In-Depth Look at Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrom for Physical Therapists
What Do We Know? Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
David Putrino is the Director of Rehabilitation Innovations and Jenna Tosto Mancuso is a physical therapist both at the Abilities Research Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Josh Duntz is the CEO and founder of a breathwork company called Stasis. Dayna McCarthy is a physician in the department of rehabilitation at Mount Sinai Hospital.
David discusses the management of COVID in three phases:
1. Prehab – get patients to feel control over their symptoms (i.e. breathwork)
2. Medical – investigating red flags which may prevent a patient advancing with treatment
3. Physical Therapy – a reconditioning program
Josh uses breathwork to teach functional breathing and having control over one’s breath. He uses this treatment to help COVID patients become comfortable to perform physical activity.
Josh uses the three pillars to explain breathwork:
1. Mechanics of brea…
Dec 10, 2020
You Are More Capable Than You Know
Megan Fisher
Megan Fisher a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist from the Rio 2016 and London 2012 Games, a ten-time world champion, and retired member of Team USA.
Her road to success has not been easy. At 19 years old she was involved in a tragic car accident that nearly killed her; leaving her in a coma and stealing the lower half of her left leg.
After the accident, Meg fought to overcome relatively simple challenges, like eating, standing, and relearning how to walk. Incredibly, less than a year after the loss of her leg, Meg returned to college and finished her first triathlon. That one race proved to her that she could overcome any obstacle.
Meg continues to explore her own physical boundaries. She uses these experiences to inspire and motivate as well as to raise awareness for a wide variety of causes and organizations.
Today, she works as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, athletic performance coach, motivational speaker, and is in hot pursuit of other opportuni…
Dec 9, 2020
What’s In A Name? Inside the APTA Rebrand
Here's a TOP 20 episode from 2020!
We talk to Alicia Hosmer, APTA’s Senior Director of Brand Strategy who is leading the rebrand for the association.
Why APTA is rebranding?
And why members and potential members should care?
Rebranding is about much more than a new look. Our brand will encourage us to act for impact, better highlighting APTA’s leadership role on behalf of members and future members.
APTA’s rebrand is about making our association more accessible for our members – so they can more easily identify the resources and communities that will help them thrive.
Rebranding is much more than a new logo. It’s about maturing as an organization and maximizing our potential as the trusted leader of the profession.
The rebranding process will happen over several years. We are launching phase 1 of the APTA national brand in June 2020. Components are aligning at their own pace and not required to align.
Rebranding is much more than a new logo. It’s about maturing as a…
Nov 30, 2020
How To Deliver High-Quality Info On Social Media As A PT
How To Deliver High-Quality Info On Social Media As A PT
Dance Background
Danny dedicated his early career to professional dancing, competing internationally, and became the 5th top international professional ballroom dancer in the world.
From teaching ballroom dancing at the age of 15, Danny found PT as a way to help people with movement and build a relationship and connection with others.
Clinical Practice
Before COVID, he opened his practice Project Physical Therapy. He is currently treating 60/40 in person and telehealth but shifted to 100% telehealth in the beginning of the pandemic to treat his patients and reach a larger population.
Danny creates social media content crossing both dancing and physical therapy to spread fun, engaging, and applicable insight to his audience. Follow him now on Instagram at @OfficalDannyShapiro.
When it comes to money and insurance in physical therapy, he emphasizes that PT’s should connect with their patients to consistently provide…
Nov 27, 2020
How to Save Yourself From A $200,000 Mistake As PT Clinic Owner
Colin Carr is CEO of CARR which is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare real estate for healthcare professionals.
Colin started out in traditional and commercial real estate deals and found himself working with healthcare providers on their negotiations. Discovering what they knew and how he could help, he shifted to predominantly working with this population representing the doctor.
The biggest misunderstanding in commercial real estate is healthcare providers believing they will save money if they do not hire an agent but they are the buyer or tenant that does not pay commission. Landlords and sellers pay commission.
There is a term ‘posture’ in real estate meaning as the buyer, you are serious about getting the best terms possible. Posture is creating options for yourself by hiring an agent that will represent your interests. This does not include working by yourself or under the landlord or listing agent.
Colin recommends health care providers to find a comme…
Nov 25, 2020
What Makes A Great PT School Applicant?
What Makes A Great PT School Applicant?
Skye Donovan, Lori Bordenave and Chris Petrosino are physical therapists and have extensive experience in the PT admissions process as program chairs of three different PT programs across the country - Marymount University, A.T. Still University and Sacred Heart University.
The panel agrees a great PT applicant is someone who is strong academically, has grit, can persevere, is passionate, caring, compassionate and ready to change gears.
Applicants are highly encouraged to do their research when selecting a school. Each school has their own pre-requisites, separate applications aside from PTCAS, and interviews for admissions.
When it comes to the interview process whether it is an individual, group or video interview, the guests discuss that they look for strong communication skills and professionalism in the potential PT student. Listen to the stories these three share about their worst PT interview experiences (start 25:20).
The beh…
Nov 23, 2020
How to Serve the esport Athlete Community as a Physical Therapist
Caitlin McGee, Elliot Smithson, and Matthew Hwu are physical therapists who work at 1HP, a company improving gaming performance and prolonging gaming careers for the esport athlete.
Caitlin was on the show with us previously talking about esports but with an evolving field, she continues to define esports as any competitive scene of a video game.
The panel discusses the physical skills required for the esport athlete - fast reaction time, fast processing, strong upper extremity strength, posture, and endurance. Matthew discusses APM (actions per minute) which is the amount of finger movement performed while gaming.
One difference between esports PT and sports PT is the lack of infrastructure and lack of expectation eport athletes are expected to be engaging outside of the game time.
Elliot dives into the concept of game sense which describes the esport athlete to not only be proficient in gaming performance but also to have quick decision making skills continually over time.…
Nov 20, 2020
Be an Expert PT through Leadership and Communication
Nov 19, 2020
Why Do You Need Telehealth? Four Experts Explain
Alan Lee, Chris Peterson, Trevor Russell, and Mike Billings are all physical therapists, educators, experts, and advocates of telehealth in physical therapy and healthcare.
Alan describes early telemedicine was used mainly with cardiopulmonary conditions as the technology was not readily available. Telehealth has drastically increased due to COVID and the improvement in technology.
Chris finds telehealth as highly valuable in physical therapy as other businesses shift to an online platform. He sees telehealth being utilized in a hybrid model in the future with PTs/PTAs understanding what patient is fit for telehealth.
Trevor notes there is a substantial amount of research available but the evidence is not continuously translated into practice. He recommends focusing on what is similar between treating in person and using technology then converting those similarities using technology to meet treatment objectives.
In the future, Mike believes telehealth is here to stay but is…
Nov 18, 2020
How To Create A Snow Sports PT Practice From Scratch
Stephen Burkert is a physical therapist who combines his passion for winter sports and outdoor athletics by treating snow sport athletes.
Steve started his business Snow Beast Performance out of a CrossFit gym near Burlington, VT. He took his lifestyle to cater to snow athletes and apply their needs to the mountain.
His model is to screen and prepare all athletes for the snow season. He conducts formal programs to limit potential injuries. Each athlete, either skier or snowboarder, has specific interventions tailored to their sport.
Common injuries Steve treats are not any different than what is seen in typical PT clinics. He treats mainly overuse injuries from poor repetitive movement but emphasizes PTs treating on the mountain should have a strong knowledge in concussion rehab.
If any PT, PTA or student is interested in this area, Steve recommends gaining the experience in this area to understand the demand to ski or snowboard. Steve also became a ski and snowboard instruct…
Nov 17, 2020
What Do You Need To Know About Inter-Professional Care?
What Do You Need To Know About Inter-Professional Care?
MeMe Earnest is a neurology resident graduate at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, director of communications for MoveTogether, and practice lead for the Adaptive Sports SIG of AASPT.
Within her residency, she worked in an interdisciplinary team including PT, OT, SLP, chiropractor, PM&R, and other PT residents.
MeMe mentioned her #1 question from students was what does the day by day look like as a resident? She was performing a different task every day which included treating, teaching, presenting, receiving mentorship, and working a fitness wellness program called Gerofit.
As practice lead on the Adaptive Sports SIG, her job is to communicate on practice guidelines and research for advancing the treatment of adaptive athletes.
QUOTES
14:30 “Adaptive sport and wellness is the perfect solution to that, making sure you have opportunities for individuals with disabilities in your community is huge.”- MEME
PARTING SHOT…
Nov 16, 2020
How to Dissect Anatomy in Physical Therapy Education
How to Dissect Anatomy in Physical Therapy Education
Mike Pascoe is a professor of anatomy at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus teaching gross anatomy to PT, PA, and medical students. He received his PhD in neurophysiology from the University of Boulder.
Mike reminds us that graduate level anatomy courses present a vast amount of information quickly. He recommends study strategies that can include drawing/painting on the body, creative dances, and building paper models and drawings to have an active learning experience. If you are a SPT looking for further anatomy resources, look no further with Mike Pascoe.
With COVID, anatomy courses were completed either remotely or present in the lab but limited to extremities. To perform anatomy on campus, anatomy educators created a guide to explain the importance of donor-based anatomy on student learning.
Mike uses light field photography, student wikis and digital dissection guides to increase the learning outcome…
Nov 16, 2020
What You Need to Know About Your Insurance and Disability Coverage
What You Need to Know About Your Insurance and Disability Coverage
Will Butler is a physical therapist turned financial advisor on a mission to change healthcare by improving the lives of clinicians through financial education and planning.
Will posted an Instagram story about the importance of understanding disability insurance. He suggests physical therapists should consider insuring themselves due to the physical demand in patient care.
Short term disability refers to being out of work for 0-3 months. Will post the question what if a PT needs to be out longer than 3 months or indefinitely?
All physical therapists should be asking
- Do I have disability benefits? Short term and long term?
- What are the basics for short term and long term disability? Is there an elimination period? Any exclusions?
- How long does long term disability last?
To seek appropriate financial assistance, a financial advisor like Will is superior to a financial website or no assistance a…
Nov 13, 2020
Here’s Why PTAs Need To Be Part of The Patient Plan of Care
Kacey Kline is a physical therapist assistant working in an outpatient clinic associated with Midwestern University’s DPT Program in Arizona. She continually works towards advocacy and inclusion of PTA’s in the profession.
Kacey thinks bringing a PTA in from the start of a patient’s plan of care is the best way to build rapport, consistency, and proper expectations for treatment. Between the PT and PTA, creating open lines of communication diminishes microaggressions towards PTAs.
She believes involving PTAs on physical therapy websites and organizations without being separated from PTs would expand PTAs inclusion in the physical therapy community.
QUOTES
5:52 “If you have any idea that your PTA is going to be part of the therapeutic team, they have to be a part of the conversation.” – KACEY
PARTING SHOT
38:45 “Basic patient care, basic good practice is just open lines of communication between your colleagues.” – KACEY
Nov 7, 2020
Social Justice Lessons from Roger Williams by Dr. Lisa VanHoose
Social Justice Lessons from Roger Williams by Dr. Lisa VanHoose
Keynote Presentation at the Northeast Regional Virtual Annual Conference
Michelle Collie is CEO of Performance Physical Therapy and APTA President of Rhode Island introduces keynote speaker Lisa VanHoose. During the conference, Michelle will be speaking on the “Telehealth Panel: The Role of Telehealth in the Future of Our Profession.”
Lisa VanHoose is an Associate Professor and Program Director in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Louisiana Monroe. She speaks on “Social Injustice Lessons We Learn from Roger Williams.”
She focuses on the “Five Principles of Social Injustice” by Roger Williams
AccessEquityDiversity ParticipationHuman Rights
Mic Drop
“If you know better, do better.” - Lisa VanHoose
Nov 6, 2020
The Truth In Sexual Health Physical Therapy
The Truth In Sexual Health Physical Therapy
Jocelyn Connolly is a pelvic floor physical therapy in Arizona and building her own online coaching business called The Vagina Doc Physical Therapy & Wellness.
Jocelyn emphasizes why physical therapists should be screening for sexual health. She educates her patients on four facets of health – physical, mental, spiritual, and sexual to link pieces together contributing to a patient’s problem and overall health.
In her business, she created a model for patients to actively participate in their care while providing thorough patient care and education. At initial visits, she supplies a journal for her patients to assess their own progress and rate priorities of their pelvic health.
QUOTES
27:39 “One thing that people need to understand is they have to be emotionally ready to experience not only not only wins or steps forward, but the steps backwards.” – JOCELYN
PARTING SHOT
39:44 “Don’t be afraid to learn about your ow…
Nov 4, 2020
What You Need To Know In Oncology PT – Part 3
What You Need To Know In Oncology PT - Part 3
Kelly Reed, Paula Stout, and Aubrene Fiore are all physical therapists passionate about all thing’s oncology rehab each certified and specialized in fields of oncologic PT, lymphedema, pelvic health, and wounds.
Kelly dives into breast and gynecologic cancer rehab treatment and the symptoms associated with these cancers. Lymphedema is highly associated with these cancers and treated using complete decongestive therapy by PT's. Check out Kelly’s Instagram and Youtube channel the Cancer Rehab PT.
Paula emphasizes the importance of patient education about cancer related fatigue, lymphedema, side effects of treatment, and energy conservation. Exercise is the #1 treatment for cancer related fatigue.
Physical therapists should be on the surveillance team by working with this patient population from the beginning and at an ongoing basis throughout treatment.
Aubrene educates us how wounds are multifactorial when treating cancer and ly…
Nov 3, 2020
What Do You Get Out Of Attending the APTA National Student Conclave? Four Experts Tell You.
Kyle Covington, Gus Martinez, Lynn DiPirro, and Clarence Holmes are all highly involved in the APTA here to talk about their “why” to attend APTA National Student Conclave.
As of today, this virtual NSC is the highest recorded for registration with over 1,800 students. All students registered for NSC will have a 50% off registration at APTA CSM which will be held virtually.
The panel agrees that NSC is an opportunity to show students other areas of physical therapy that students may not be exposed to in the classroom or clinic.
Student Assembly Board of Directors voting ends November 7th. Cast your vote today! All student members are eligible to vote in this election. There is a meet and greet with the candidates live at 12pm ET on November 7th.
NSC is a great first step for students to dive into the national level created by students for students. All students who attend NSC are leaders.
PARTING SHOT
“Find your path, get involved. Make the profession better. Make us…
Nov 2, 2020
How Do Social Determinants Of Health Impact PT Outcomes?
Rupal Patel is a physical therapist and professor at Texas Woman's University. Lisa VanHoose is the physical therapy program director at the University of Louisiana Monroe and owner of the Ujima Institute. Zachary Rethorn is a Faculty Development Resident at Duke University, owns his own telehealth practice called Rethorn Physical Therapy and Practice and current PhD Student in health promotion and wellness.
Rupal, Lisa, and Zachary spoke together at CSM in Denver on their presentation “Better Together in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Engaging Diverse Populations to Improve Rehabilitation Outcomes.”
To breakdown DEI, diversity are all the components that create a person. Equity is those opportunities or objects that become fit for an individual. Inclusion is welcoming the diversity of others.
Discussing public health issues, these begin to include people with disabilities, lower literacy, language barriers, and communities with minimal opportunities. The communi…
Oct 29, 2020
Multiple Expert Perspectives on a Post Covid-19 World
Multiple Expert Perspectives on a Post Covid-19 World
Welcome to the 2020 Malek School of Health Professions Lecture from Marymount University. Tonight our topic is: “When the Pandemic Wanes: Perspectives on a Post Covid World”We will address this topic with the help of four esteemed experts from Marymount University.
They are leaders in the areas of:Business and Innovation, Health Care and Journalism and Mass Communication.
The format tonight is organized with the audience in mind.
We will introduce each panelist individually, and let them speak about how they see their areas of expertise being affected by the current global pandemic.
Once each panelist has had an opportunity to give their amazing insight, we will bring them all back on screen for you to be able to see how these areas are interconnected.
Guests:
Ken Harwood
is currently the Dean and Professor at the Malek School of Health Professions, is a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Industrial Ergono…
Oct 28, 2020
How To Become An Effective Patient Educator With PhysioSage
How To Become An Effective Patient Educator With PhysioSage
Karla Wente and Megan Lamphere are physical therapists that developed PhysioSage to provide up-to-date, widely sourced content that is interactive and easily accessible on social media.
PhysioSage’s mission is to create a platform for PT/PTA to become stronger patient educators in physical therapy. They provide FREE resources on their website and Instagram (@PhysioSage) which include educational content, mentorship, and continuing education.
Five main values PhysioSage focuses on called “Sage Subjects”
Clinical reflectionTeachingLearningHealth LiteracyPatient Empowerment
QUOTES
9:17 “If you are more engaged in your patient care because you are positioned as a patient educator, you are going to get better patient outcomes.” – KARLA
12:25 “Having a patient say I learned so much, that is a reflection of the fact that I was there as an educator for them, but they’re empowered now.” – KARLA
PARTIN…
Oct 27, 2020
Orthopaedics, Breathing, and Communications! Oh My! New England Conference Preview
Orthopaedics, Breathing, and Communications! Oh My! New England Conference Preview
APTA Chapters of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire worked together to create a virtual conference on November 7th for all members for the PT community to attend with programming available until January 31, 2021. Register here.
Jay Grimes is faculty member and orthopedic residency director at Sacred Heart University, Angela Campbell is president of the APTA Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section and Michelle Collie is the president of the RI APTA chapter and CEO of Performance Physical Therapy. Jay, Angela, and Michelle are all speakers at the first Northeast Regional Virtual Conference.
Jay and his partners Jason Myerson and Michael Gans started a continuing education platform called Partners 4 Rehab Excellence for young professionals to improve their clinical skills and reasoning. At the conference, Jay will be on a residency and fellowship panel covering the residency expe…
Oct 26, 2020
How To Leverage Your Passion With An Online Business With Aaron LeBauer
How To Leverage Your Passion With An Online Business With Aaron LeBauer
Aaron LeBauer is a physical therapist, owner of LeBauer Physical Therapy and host of The CashPT Lunch Hour Podcast.
Experiencing a 40+ caseload in physical therapy school, Aaron opened his own cash-based physical therapy practice after graduation.
He consults with PT’s and other business owners about cash-based physical therapy and starting a practice through CashPT Blueprint. He believes the number one valuable resource is time and that should judge a business’s efforts and actions.
To save time, Aaron recommends hiring someone for a business task that does not require the business owner to complete. If you work for a company, investigate software assistance to save time answering customers and patients.
Aaron is the author of The CashPT Blueprint book which is a strategy guide to help launch a cash practice and it is FREE! Check out Aaron’s Youtube channel for videos of tips and tricks on cash…
Oct 23, 2020
What Do You Need To Know About Movement System Impairments? With Sylvia Czuppon
What Are Movement System Impairments? With Sylvia Czuppon
Sylvia Czuppon is a physical therapist, professor at the Washington University in St. Louis DPT program, and co-founder of the St. Louis Female Sports Medicine Initiative where she volunteers her time to speak to youth sports teams about injury prevention strategies.
Sylvia describes a movement system involving a variety of systems (neurologic, endocrine, etc.) but these systems work together to create movement.
Treating patients in clinical practice occurs using two models
Kinesio-pathologic model – impaired movements that create the pathologyPatho-kinesiologic model – an existing pathology which create impaired movement
Therapists mainly use the kinesio-pathologic model believing movements overtime with poor mechanics will eventually create pain or pathology which ultimately lead to movement system impairments (MSI). Therapists should understand pattern recognition when classifying a patient's movement.
Standard…
Oct 22, 2020
Battling Guillain Barre Syndrome to Become a Physiotherapist
Battling Guillain Barre Syndrome to Become a Physiotherapist
Rachael Bailey is a physiotherapist from England who had a life changing experience which led her to become a physiotherapist.
After a weekend in college, she became ill quickly but like any other college student did not think too seriously. In a matter of days, she was admitted to the ICU and diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome
This diagnosis did not only affect Rachael physically but also emotionally altering her mental health.
Rachael was blessed for the physios who worked with her along this journey. She eventually switched her degree with the goal to help others the way she was cared for in the hospital.
Read more about her journey in the Daily Mail.
QUOTES
“If you are living with something like that, you cannot escape it.” – RACHAEL
PARTING SHOT
“My physios inspired me to completely change my life and you have that opportunity with every patient you have. Using that as motivation to always do the be…
Oct 21, 2020
How to Prepare an Athlete for the NFL Combine with Jaime Mor
Jaime Mor is a performance physical therapist and certified athletic trainer at EXOS with a passion for movement and body mind connection. He has been in the sports medicine field for 7 years.
Jaime defines a performance physical therapist as treating and preparing the elite athlete to their peak optimal level.
Each year, Jaime works with the athletes that participate in the NFL Combine – a weeklong competition of prospects to be drafted to the NFL. As a PT, he prepares the athletes 8 weeks ahead by either treating impairments or improving the performance of tasks required.
He recommends a PT, PTA, or student interested in this field to have a performance clinical rotation and reach out to professionals to gain experience and learn about performance.
QUOTES
“Don’t be uncomfortable making random connections.” – JAIME
“Find out the people you want to learn from and learn from them.” – JAIME
PARTING SHOT
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Reach out to people an…
Oct 19, 2020
What Do We Know? Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
What Do We Know? Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
David Putrino is the Director of Rehabilitation Innovations and Jenna Tosto Mancuso is a physical therapist both at the Abilities Research Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Josh Duntz is the CEO and founder of a breathwork company called Stasis. Dayna McCarthy is a physician in the department of rehabilitation at Mount Sinai Hospital.
David discusses the management of COVID in three phases:
1. Prehab – get patients to feel control over their symptoms (i.e. breathwork)
2. Medical – investigating red flags which may prevent a patient advancing with treatment
3. Physical Therapy – a reconditioning program
Josh uses breathwork to teach functional breathing and having control over one’s breath. He uses this treatment to help COVID patients become comfortable to perform physical activity.
Josh uses the three pillars to explain breathwork:
1. Mechanics of brea…
Oct 16, 2020
Combating The Opioid Crisis: An Orthopedic Resident & Manual Therapist’s Perspective
Combating The Opioid Crisis: An Orthopedic Resident & Manual Therapist’s Perspective
Kyle Stapleton is a physical therapist and orthopedic resident at Duke University Health System
In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public healthemergency regarding the opioid crisis. As an allied health profession, physical therapy plays amajor role in non-opioid chronic pain management.
Kyle is presenting this full course at the APTA North Carolina Virtual Conference on 10/23 - 24
Oct 15, 2020
How Can We Get Millions of People To Move More Each Week? Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington Talks ParkRun
4x Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington. Chrissie is now the Global Head of Health and Wellness for Parkrun, an initiative out of the UK that organizes thousands of free 5K runs on a weekly basis around the world. They talked about the initiative and why it’s so successful and how you can participate and run or set up your own event. Parkrun is a perfect compliment to the global vision of physical / physiotherapy of getting the public to move more on a regular basis.
They also give a look ahead to her new book, “To The Finish line – A world champion triathlete’s guide to your perfect race” which comes out on 10/3/17.
Chrissies Bio:
Since bursting on the triathlon scene with her win at Ironman Korea in 2007, Chrissie Wellington has established herself as the Queen of the ironman distance. She is reigning, and four-time, Ironman World Champion and is undefeated at the ironman distance.
She holds the five fastest times ever recorded by a woman over the ironman…
Oct 14, 2020
APTA Student Board of Directors Elections Made Easy
Oct 12, 2020
How to Build a Better Team. Secrets to Increased Productivity and Greater Morale with Jamey Schrier
How to Build a Better Team. Secrets to Increased Productivity and Greater Morale with Jamey Schrier
Jamey Schrier is a physical therapist and the founder of Practice Freedom U – teaching PT’s and business owners the balance between self-management, income, and freedom.
In the time of COVID, Jamey notices owners re-evaluating their business to fix issues moving into the future. If a company wants to reset, he suggests to start with a clear vision and purpose that both the owner and employees believe in.
Jamey concisely defines mission, vision, values and why these components are crucial in the hiring process.
He visualizes his business order in a “reverse triangle” which puts the business owner on the bottom supporting the rest of the team.
Some mistakes business owners make which results in an unsuccessful team
Not providing for your teamNot giving initial expectationsNot meeting the employees where they are
To prevent these types of mistakes, have a clarity conversatio…
Oct 9, 2020
New APTA Bylaws Will Impact You, How Your Voice Matters
New APTA Bylaws Will Impact You, How Your Voice MattersWhat are the APTA Bylaws?Why do they matter to the PT, PTA, or student?How can we as a collective profession make our voice heard?
Kathy Mairella is a physical therapist, faculty member at Rutgers University and part of the APTA specialCommittee on Bylaws Review. Becca Sanders-Fung is a physical therapist while also serving on local, state and nationlevels including APTA HOD representing GA and CA.
Social MediaTwitter: Becca: @ptdrbecca; Kathy
We cover:What are the APTA Bylaws?
Bylaws: governing document established member rights, decision making processes, election ofleadershipWhy do the APTA Bylaws matter to PT/PTA and students?Opportunities to engage professionallyWhy do the details (bylaws) matter big picture?What types of change are up to debate?How do we make our voice heard?How re we more inclusive in our associationTalking to delegates#bettertogetherAPTA By-Law Sessions – Oct 13, 14, 17
Oct 8, 2020
How Barrier Free Adaptive Recreation Helps Veterans With The Travis Mills Foundation
How Barrier Free Adaptive Recreation Helps Veterans With The Travis Mills Foundation
This Throwback Thursday episode was originally shared in October 2018.
Kelly Roseberry PT, DPT is the Program Director for the Travis Mills Foundation. She joined the Foundation after spending several years as a full time Physical Therapist and Center Coordinator of Clinical Education at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She relocated to Maine in the summer of 2017.
The Travis Mills Foundation supports post 9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families through long-term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation.
We support these veterans through our nationally recognized retreat located in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. Veteran families who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation receive an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free…
Oct 7, 2020
Physical Therapy in TV & Movies with Jason Hubeny
Physical Therapy in TV & Movies
📺 TV and Movies Get aspects of Healthcare Right & Wrong
🤔 How Well is PT Represented?
❓ What Can Learning From This Teach Us?
Jason Hubeny is a third year student physical therapist at the University of Hartford in Connecticut.
As a freshman in college, he became a member of the APTA. Check out his article PT Student for 2 years, an APTA Member for 4 Years to learn about his reasons why he is an #APTAmember.
Jason created a blog called RatedPT where he finds the representations of physical therapists in TV shows and movies. During the show, we break down scenes from Dumb & Dumber, Forrest Gump, and Impractical Jokers and how they present physical therapists to the audience.
QUOTE
“It sold me on the connections between everybody in PT and how important that organization is.” – JASON
PARTING SHOT
“It is hard to separate PT from the rest of my life… It is fine that PT does have overlap in other parts in your life and it conne…
Oct 5, 2020
Where Does Cannabis Fit Within Physical Therapy Scope of Practice?
Where Does Cannabis Fit Within Physical Therapy Scope of Practice?
🔬 What is a Cannabinoid?
🥦 How Can You Educate Your Patients About Cannabis?
🧬 What does the research tell us?
⚖️ What laws and legal issues do PT’s need to consider?
Jeff Konin and Jim Farris are physical therapists who specialize in cannabis education and research and collaborated to create their own company called PHD 420.
To understand the basics of cannabis, Jim broke down what a cannabinoid is from the cannabis plant and each of its strands (THC, CBD, etc.).
Therapists should understand the availability of cannabis for patients at the federal and state levels. While some states have passed legal use either medicinally or adult use, it is still illegal federally.
Regulations to conduct studies using cannabis continue to be federally run which minimizes the amount of research available. Cannabis needs to be pulled from a schedule 1 drug for it to be studied.
Conditions that have shown benefi…
Oct 2, 2020
Bad research, and How it Affects PT Practice with James Heathers
Bad research, and How it Affects PT Practice
Oct 1, 2020
9% – Are You Vulnerable? The Biggest Threat To Physical Therapy Is Here
Are You Vulnerable? The Biggest Threat To Physical Therapy Is Here
Help #FightTheCut Today!
Kara Gainer and Kate Gilliard from Regulatory Affairs at APTA discuss the 9% cut CMS is promising on therapy services in 2021.
Not only should PT’s, PTA’s and students contact Congress but our voice needs to be raised directly at CMS.
Take these steps to send your letter to CMS:
Head over to APTA’s Patient Action CenterClick Submit Your Comment to CMS to Oppose the 9& Medicare CutA prewritten letter is created. All you need to do is enter your contact information. To demonstrate how this is personally impactful, write a personal message in the box provided.SEND MESSAGE
APTA’s goal is to send 30,000 letters to CMS. Take action and send a letter to CMS!
Sep 28, 2020
CashPT Lunch Hour: Podcasting Secrets & Successful Customer Communication with Former Rock Radio DJ Jimmy McKay
Jimmy McKay was a guest on the CashPT Lunch Hour with Aaron LeBauer.
We covered being a misfit in the profession of physical thearpy
What you can take away from a 15+ year career in broadcasting directly into your patient communication
The key to making a connection in communication? "Talk like your audience listens, listen like your audience talks."
Sep 25, 2020
Welcome Aboard! Physical Therapy in the US Navy
Physical Therapy in the US Navy
Stephen Grist is a Navy physical therapist at the Naval Hospital in Guam and the representative of the Federal Section for the APTA.
Ways to serve depends on the branch of service, the population and location, and the type of PT setting.
Difference between Military and Civilian PT’s
Seen as the number one musculoskeletal expertImaging privilegesOrdering lab testingJoint injections Medication prescription
These opportunities are site specific. If the credential is legal, a Navy PT can add it and start utilizing these in the Military System.
Stephen recommends students to reach out to local treatment facilities to gain military and federal experience. Check out APTA’s Federal Section for more information about Federal PT.
The unique roles as a Navy PT include
Assignments in Navy treatment facilitiesPost professional training and specializationResearch opportunitiesEmbedded jobs on aircraft carriers
PARTING SHOT
“It is not that hard to…
Sep 24, 2020
TBT Adam Meakins & Erik Meira LIVE from Marymount University
Two years ago this week the show was LIVE! In-person @ Jimmy's alma mater Marymount University!Seriously missing being at live events in person with people…
But let’s take a THROWBACK THURSDAY listen to part two of a two-part episode… we had a REALLY interesting mix of guests.
Part 2 brings you Adam Meakins and Erik Meira. They have podcasts of their own and it was great to bring them on together, they were in Arlington VA that weekend to give a continuing education course.
Throwback Thursday brought to you by the Academy of Orthopedic PT - the leaders in orthopedic pt and education.
Find them online @ ORTHOPT.org - new courses out on Blood Flow Restriction Training with Johnny Owens - Tissue Tolerance - the running athlete and of course - Current concepts of Orthopedic PT - an amazing resource for preparing for the OCS examination.
Sep 24, 2020
Community-Based Falls Prevention & What You Can Learn From A Stroke Survivors Group LIVE from Marymount University
Community-Based Falls Prevention & Stroke Survivors Group Tell Their Stories LIVE from Marymount University
Two years ago this week the show was LIVE! In-person @ Jimmy's alma mater Marymount University!Seriously missing being at live events in person with people…
But let’s take a THROW BACK THURSDAY listen to this two part episode… we had a REALLY interesting mix of guests.
Jennifer Tripkin was a professor at Marymount at the time working on a community-based fall prevention program, but now she’s working with the National Council on Aging!
Part 2 brings you Adam Meakins and Erik Meira. They have podcasts of their own and it was great to bring them on together, they were in Arlington va that weekend to give a continuing education course.
Melissa Richman - who runs a group at the Stroke Comeback Center in VA as well as helping her group of survivors of stroke and tbi host their OWN PODCAST! Called The Slow Road to Better! We brought the whole team on the show to talk about…
Sep 23, 2020
Clinical Practice Guideline – Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/ Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/ Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryClinical Practice Guideline - Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/ Mild Traumatic Brain Injury with Catherine Quatman-Yates, Arielle Giordano and Bobby Jean Lee
Airelle Giordano, Katie Quatman-Yates, Bobby Jean Lee are all physical therapists working, researching, and teaching in concussion rehab.
The first Concussion & Mild TBI Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is now available for physical therapists brought together by 4 APTA academies – Orthopaedic, Neurologic, Pediatric, and Sports. This CPG is unique as it crosses numerous body systems and draws upon multiple fields in physical therapy.
Check out all Clinical Practice Guidelines and the new Concussion & Mild TBI CPG.
The Academy of Sports Physical Therapy has developed a Concussion SIG to help develop this CPG and grow this area of knowledge.
PARTING SHOT
“If you want to get involved or have an opportunit…
Sep 21, 2020
The Future of Amputee Care with Danny Keller
The Future of Amputee Care with Danny Keller
Danny Keller clinical professor at UCSF treating the sports, orthopedic and amputee population as well as working on the specialized amputee clinical team.
Due to COVID, Danny has been treating and educating as a CI mainly with telehealth. He will soon have a paper out in PTJ about patient satisfaction using telehealth.
Additional considerations when treating a patient with an amputee:
Working with an interdisciplinary teamUnderstanding the mechanics and possible issues of a prostheticThinking about the psychological toll this has on the patient
Three things students should know seeing a patient with an amputation on their schedule:
Take a thorough subjectiveDo not be afraid to touch the involved limbCarefully watch the patient move
The future of amputee rehab will begin to integrate EMG utilizing surrounding muscle to help motorize the prosthetic and improve the quality of movement.
PARTING SHOT
“This population is underesti…
Sep 18, 2020
How You Can Serve On PT Day Of Service
Here’s to PT Day of Service #PTDOS 2020
We have the Global PT Day of Service team to talk about this year’s event. Mark those calendars for October 10th and pledge today.
Since 2015, Global PTDOS has over 18,000 volunteers with over 80 countries participating. This organization has grown since 2015 expanding in the United States and throughout the world.
Check out the virtual and socially distant ideas to continue serving in your community.
Reed Handlery from the University of South Carolina rows his way to his PTDOS event. He tells us about the Gamecock Challenge the U of SC DPT program is holding and how YOU can sign up.
Sep 17, 2020
Finding Your Alternative Healthcare Career with Mike Chua
Mike Chua is a physical therapist who helps therapists turn their passion into purpose and profit by becoming a mentor.
He lays on us how to improve your influence and impact in the industry using mentor –
M – meet a need/nicheE – educateN – networkT – finding a teamO – one on one coachingR – repeat it
Check out Mike’s website at Alternative Healthcare Careers and Facebook group Alternative Healthcare Careers for Rehabilitation Professionals.
He has created multiple books on Alzheimer’s and Dementia to give more information to the patients and audience he serves.
His Facebook lives not only benefit the audience who listen but are valuable to him by learning and understanding more about his topics.
QUOTES
“Find a team that will actually believe in you and actually push you to your next level.” – MIKE
“In order to be a good leader, you need to be a good follower.” – MIKE
“There’s two parts in being a therapist. Part one is being the b…
Sep 15, 2020
APTA Flash Action Strategy #FAS2020
We hosted the APTA Flash Action Strategy to get students excited about this years event.
This year’s Flash Action Strategy is raising awareness and donations for the physical therapy political action committee (PT-PAC).
We first start out with Lindsay Dolan, PT-PAC liaison, and Kayla Harris, VP of the Student Assembly. They tell us the goals of this year’s FAS:
Increase student participation by 3% after pep rallyIncrease PT-PAC donations by $10,000Pep rally facilitate 250 new student stars
Following is Justin Elliott, APTA VP of Government Affairs discussing issues faced in physical therapy today:
Workforce DiversityStudent Loan Repayment9% cut from CMS
Next, we have Eva Norman as the Lady in Red and PT-PAC Trustee. She describes for us what PT-PAC is, why it matters, and how the PT-PAC adds value to our profession.
Two PT students James Nowak and Sam Zahnder push promoting the flash action strategy in schools to increase student awareness and participation in physical the…
Sep 14, 2020
Disordered Eating & The Psychology of Addiction with Kevin Burciaga
Disordered Eating & The Psychology of AddictionKevin Burciaga is a physical therapist who helps others battling with eating disorders. After struggling with disordered eating himself, he developed his own philosophy and system for overcoming them called Empowered Eating.
He defines disordered eating as eating behaviors that affect your long-term health which is different from eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder).
What works to change these eating behaviors is beginning small. The behavior change will not occur if thinking all change needs to happen in one day.
This is crucial for a PT because eating disorders look at the whole person and consider both physiological and mental health issues.
QUOTES
“Your habits tend to follow you wherever you go. You have to be an active participant.” – KEVIN
“I need to have some micro changes to have a macro breakthrough.” – JIMMY
PARTING SHOT
“If there is something you want to change in…
Sep 10, 2020
Inside the PTA to DPT Transition with Matthew Gratton
Matt Gratton is a professor, physical therapist assistant and a student physical therapist transitioning from PTA to DPT at the University of Findlay.
Matt has an interesting backstory with different career paths before becoming a PTA. In his timeline, he knew he would transition from PTA to PT.
Some reasons PTA’s will make the transition is to further their knowledge, increase autonomy, and improve patient care and clinical decisions.
Previous experience whether as a PTA or another service has found to be valuable in this transition program and guide students to their path forward.
Matt believes a good candidate to make this transition needs to know their why, understand their sacrifices, and have a strong support system.
QUOTES
“Where do you want your sacrifice to lie your life?” – MATT
“If you just give people answers, they’re not discovering anything about themselves.” – MATT
PARTING SHOT
“When you’re moving forward in life, really self-reflect, ma…
Sep 7, 2020
COVID-19 Long-Hauler Inservice with Jenna Tosto
Jenna Tosto Mancuso is a physical therapist at the Abilities Research Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Chronic COVID presentation is known as long haulers which means these patients are in the long haul of symptoms. These long haulers do not present with classic COVID symptoms and do not have a diagnosis in place. Other diagnoses like post viral syndrome and dysautonomia present similar to the chronic phase of COVID.
Her presentation “Precision Recovery: Chronic COVID Rehabilitation” discusses the post COVID patient, symptoms, and physical therapy treatment.
QUOTES
“This is our time in rehab… We can step into the forefront, educate ourselves, get that professional development and understand what is going on.” – JENNA
“Don’t be afraid to advocate for the profession. Don’t be afraid to advocate for your patient.” – JENNA
PARTING SHOT
“This is your time to shine.” – JENNA
Sep 2, 2020
Need To Know Info On Physical Therapy Private Practice Start-Ups
This is the Private Practice Panel!
We have Ashley Johnson, Rachel Gelman, Lex Lancaster, and Kyle Brunelle who are physical therapists and recent private practice owners. Some of them even started during COVID!
Check out each here:
Doc Jay Physical TherapyPelvic Wellness & Physical Therapy Renegade Movement & Performance
Biggest Challenges:
Constructing a new clinicRushing to sign lease papersLength of time to open and continue to accommodate patientsMarketingOverspending
80% of changes come from 20% effort. Here are their 20% effort areas:
MarketingRelationship buildingLogisticsBuilding a brandTargeting a patient population with a financial burden for therapy
The Most Fun Opening a Business:
Building the brandDocumentationNo uniformIncreased autonomyCreating a website
PARTING SHOT
“Find your lane. Do not give up. Be personal. Be cool when people come to you.” – ASHLEY
“Believe in yourself.” – RACHEL
“Send it.” – KYLE
“If you’re a new grad watc…
Aug 31, 2020
From IED Back To Active Duty with US Army Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson – Tip of the Spear
Ryan Hendrickson is a service member in the Navy, Air Force, and Army, author of Tip of the Spear, and current Green Beret. Ryan was chatting with us while on his deployment in Afghanistan.
His book details his life serving through three branches of the military and eventually becoming a Green Beret.
One specific deployment in Afghanistan searching for improvised explosive devices (IED), Ryan tells us how he was injured stepping on one which ended up becoming life changing.
Through multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and extensive physical therapy with his PT Johnny Owens, Ryan was able to walk and return to Afghanistan.
Check out his book of his journey back to battle Tip of the Spear.
QUOTES
“You don’t control life and you don’t control death. Everything in between are blank pages.” – RYAN
“You don’t really fail… unless you adopt a victimization mentality that you’re a failure.” – RYAN
“As people would quit, I would feed off that weakness because I’m s…
Aug 27, 2020
APTA Aerosol-Generating Procedures with APTA Section & Academy Presidents
We have Cindy Miles (Academy of Pediatrics President), Sharon Gorman (Academy of Acute Care President), Angela Campbell (Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary President) and Dee Kornetti (Home Health Section President) talking about APTA’s COVID-19 Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) statement.
As aerosol is one of the chief modes for COVID-19, APTA created an aerosol generating procedure guide because exercise and mobility could generate those aerosols.
For more information on this AGP statement, check out these resources created by the APTA:
Taking Precautions for Mobility and Exercise as Potential Aerosol-Generating ProceduresCOVID-19 Core Outcome MeasuresInfectious Disease Control
Check out APTA’s Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project on APTA’s Learning Center to learn more about the physical therapy management and education required for this population.
PARTING SHOT
“It’s chaos. Be kind.” - SHARON
“Through adversity comes opportuni…
Aug 24, 2020
Improving Sex For Your Patients
Let’s talk about sex!
On this episode, we bring on Tammy Roehling, Pam Kays, Ariana Jones, and Anya Vierra who all treat and educate in pelvic health physical therapy.
Tammy starts with common pelvic dysfunctions seen in clinic that may affect patients during sex – pelvic pain, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. The women discuss how these are seen in most if not all patient populations as well as portraying society's view about sex.
Treatment techniques mentioned include while keeping in mind patient comfort and consent:
Education & communicationInternal & external massageTherawandBiofeedbackVaginal dilatorsDiaphragmatic breathingDesensitization3 phase progression for mind-body connection
Fun Facts:
Water based lube or coconut oil is best for lubricationOn average, it takes over 10 years from onset to diagnosis of pelvic pain conditionsSince onset of COVID, there was an increase in dyspareunia present in clinic which the group agreed was due to stressAudio record sess…
Aug 21, 2020
PTA Involvement, Mentorship and Certification with Sammy Stryke
Sammy Stryke is a physical therapist assistant in a skilled nursing setting who is aggressively passionate for helping her patients, students, and fellow clinicians.
Sammy believes everyone can use a mentor no matter what stage of your career you are in. There are benefits of being a mentor – fulfillment, relearning material, different perspective, etc. As a mentee, you can gain confidence and new skills.
She is passionate about PT advocacy and becoming a leader to have a voice at the table to make change at national levels.
Check out the PTA Caucas for more information on PTA leadership in physical therapy.
Aug 20, 2020
60-Second Research – Concussion with Becky Bliss
Becky Bliss breaks down the BJSM Article - Concussed Athletes Walk Slower than Non-Concussed Athletes During Cognitive-Motor-Dual Task Assessments but not During Single-Task Assessments 2 months after Sports Concussion: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis using Individual Participant Data
Released in January 2020 from Butter, F., Howell, D., et al.
Article Link: http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31331944/
The What
Current concussion assessment tools may not be difficult enough to identify residual neuromotor control deficits in athletes that have sustained a concussion. Recent evidence has shown that concussed athletes have a 2-3x greater risk of subsequent lower extremity musculoskeletal injury. This poses to question current return to sport decision making tools and injury mitigation strategies for concussed athletes. In this systematic review, meta-analysis, slower walking speeds and greater frontal plane CoM displacement was found during dual task activities to include cog…
Aug 19, 2020
NYC COVID-19 Follow Up with David Putrino
Aug 17, 2020
What Can YOU Do? Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Physical Therapy with Ellie Sommers
Ellie Somers is a team physical therapist for the USAFL women’s national team, run coach and owner of Sisu Performance and Physical Therapy in Seattle, WA.
Biases are always involved even in leaders. Ellie hopes people learn about their own implicit biases and how those biases can influence continued racism in our profession as well as the little steps and actions taken to make change.
Ellie is active on social media and recognizes the difficult conversation discussed on these platforms favoring loud voices. Her advice is when in doubt, lead with a question and understand the voices to amplify and why.
Her goals for DEI in PT - follow racially different PT’s and take actionable steps in the community and clinic.
QUOTES
“We follow our bias because it is the easy path.” – ELLIE
“I have a responsibility to try and ensure that the content I’m consuming on social media works against my ingrained white privilege.” – ELLIE
“We have to amplify the voices of b…
Aug 14, 2020
30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis is a state affairs specialist for the APTA. He has worked in state and federal healthcare and disability policy for 10 years, a cause dear to him as he has cerebral palsy.
He tells his story about his life with cerebral palsy and his personal connection to physical therapy.
He was young when the ADA was enacted but it benefited him immensely to improve his mobility in the community and complete college and graduate school.
Read his article The ADA Turns 30 This Year on the APTA website.
At APTA Legislative Affairs, Michael helps to move forward the advocacy efforts therapists strive for to improve health care – direct access, increase scope of practice, providing telehealth, and increasing access to the PT compact. Michael mentions recent APTA accomplishments including dry needling in Florida, co-pay law in Georgia, and the Choose PT campaign.
QUOTES
“The world was an obstacle for people with mobility issues.” – MICHAEL
“People don’t ask ques…
Jul 31, 2020
Disabled is Not a Bad Word says Marcia Darbouze
Marcia Darbouze is a powerlifter, black spoonie, and physical therapist. She also co-hosts on a podcast called the Disabled Girls Who Lift. Marcia highly recommends checking out episode 12 – How to Treat your Disabled Friend.
Wondering what is a spoonie? She explains it as a metaphor for how people with chronic illness feel and it changes daily.
Marcia begins with her fears about disability as she was learning in PT school. She connected with her two co-hosts who are also disabled to discuss the meaning to be disabled. These ladies put these ideas together to launch their podcast.
Through her connections in her community and on Instagram, she now has her own practice at Just Move Therapy.
In this community, Marcia expresses why inspiration is not what they need, but increased access for all people to have the same lived experience.
QUOTES
“This is a process. This is a journey. The destination is moving forward and feeling better. Maybe things will feel the same, maybe th…
Jul 30, 2020
Serving a Niche Audience – Marching Health
Elliot Cleveland is a physical therapist who works with marching athletes and started the Marching Health. In 2016, he was also the winner of the PPS Student Business Concept Contest.
He brings us back to why he became passionate for health and wellness for marching bands, drum corps, and marching arts. Today, he has created a niche market to serve understanding his target audience as he once was.
During PT school, Elliot teamed up with a high school drumline team to improve the physical and aerobic endurance of students to handle the requirements of drumline performance.
If you are wondering how intense drum lining and marching arts is, Elliot gives us the breakdown of long duration training extending for months, weather conditions, weight requirements, competitions, and travel included in participating on a drumline team in high school or college.
Check out this performance from the Bluecoats 2016 competition.
After PT school, Elliot wrote a blog called The Two Musc…
Jul 29, 2020
Intermittent Fasting – What a Physical Therapist Needs To Know
Balancing Bicycle which gives advice about exercise, nutrition, and balancing life.
She defines intermittent fasting as the umbrella term for different types of fasting. It is more widely known for time that is restricted from eating. Cara emphasizes choosing the food you eat wisely when allowed to.
Pros with intermittent fasting
· Matching fasting with circadian rhythm
· Routine eating
· Increase in IGF1 protein
· Weight loss
Cons with intermittent fasting
· Planning
· Scheduling
· Consistency
Cara uses behavior change education with her patients to implement nutrition in clinical practice.
The typical intermittent fasting timeline is eating for 8 hours and fasting for 16 hours. Cara mentioned half of the fasting hours involve sleeping. Scheduling is essential to follow this plan of eating.
If interested in more information on intermittent fasting,…
Jul 27, 2020
Evidenced Based Strategies to Maximize Your Learning – Mica Mitchell
Mica Mitchell is a physical therapist with a passion for pediatric PT and is also a professor at Methodist University.
As a professor and previous PT student, Mica has discovered ineffective study strategies students used in PT school because they are considered easy to apply. Trying to change the study strategy has been found to be more effective in learning and retaining information.
Using evidenced based strategies, PT students need to have a growth mindset to maximize their learning potentials. Mica defines a growth mindset as the capacity to continue to learn. More information can be found on the Learning Scientists. Some strategies she discussed were:
· Writing out notes of a topic then refer to the book after
· Take more time on uncomfortable topics
· Do not rely on your own questions or quizzes
· Finding another purpose for highlighters
· Teaching the topic to another person
Jimmy questione…
Jul 24, 2020
There is a Serious Problem with Diversity in Physical Therapy – Mark Milligan
Mark Milligan is a physical therapist who wants to challenge our profession by revolutionizing it through technology, empathy, connection, love, and even donuts! Cannot argue with that.
At CSM in Denver, Mark presented on telehealth and DEI which now are two major topics discussed in physical therapy. You could say he predicted the future, but Mark has been working into these areas even before this year’s events.
Mark is originally from Austin, Texas and describes the systemic barriers that exist in his community. Not only is acknowledging these barriers important but he questions how PTs can play a role in communicating to other healthcare providers about breaking these barriers.
Practicing in the clinic for 10 years, Mark has experienced the difficulties PTs face to treat patients without biases. He explains the importance of physical therapists to become comfortable with the uncomfortable while treating all patients.
Mark explains the power of knowing and loving yourself to cr…
Jul 17, 2020
Adopting a Grow & Abundance Mindset with Kadeem Howell
Kadeem Howell is a physical therapist who has developed a growth mindset. He focuses on the positives as a furloughed PT during COVID and earns extra money with side hustles.
His pursuit for keeping a strong mindset started at a young athlete which eventually led him to choose physical therapy as a career. His first job as a PT was with the Buffalo Bills because he maintained his mindset.
Kadeem believes there are multiple solutions for one problem. Being furloughed as a PT, he not only earned extra money but increased in a variety of skills. Look at all the possibilities you can do AS A PT to earn additional money:
· Car flipping
· E-bay flipping
· Day trading
· Dividend stocks
· Rental real estate
· Affiliate marketer for courses and amazon products
· E-comm drop shipping for PT products
The theme throughout this chat is building relationships to increase trus…
Jul 16, 2020
Examining Strength Training Knowledge, Attitudes & Behaviors of Exercise Professionals with Reed Handlery & Stacy Fritz
Reed Handley is a PhD student and Stacy Fritz is a professor and director of research at the University of South Carolina. Their focus is promoting physical activity for people with disabilities.
As part of the curriculum, U of SC DPT students carry out research projects. Reed gathered three students to conduct research on strength training attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge in current & future exercise professionals. Participate in the research survey here: https://redcap.healthsciencessc.org/surveys/index.php?s=8WCHFMY7XL
Reed points out that PTs will have different views on strength training depending on the type of clinical setting they work in.
With 1,300+ responses currently, Stacy and Reed hypothesize PTs and students do have sufficient education and knowledge to adequately dose strength training to different patient populations.
QUOTES
“Strength is not owned by PTs, it is a universal thing.” – REED
“We are the movement experts. We always say that. Let…
Jul 14, 2020
PT Health Study – Monitoring Communities Risk For Illness/Injury with Wearable Technology
Mark Ciolek and Sarah Cruser are physical therapists involved in health promotion and the investigators in the PT Health Study (https://www.pthealthstudy.org/). PT Health Study takes wearable devices (i.e. FitBit) and connect those with health care providers like physical therapists.
Data collected includes step count, quality of sleep, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, stress, and recovery PT Health Study incorporates this data by educating their participants on prevention of future chronic diseases.
For the future, Sarah hopes for improvement in wearable technology to provide a simple way for older adults to use wearables for health prevention. PT Health Study goal is to provide the whole community with information to decrease risk and improve health by using wearables.
QUOTES
This is scalable to be used by PTs across the country and really impact the health of a whole population.” – SARAH
“The future is now.” – MARK
“It looks like rain, maybe you should t…
Jul 13, 2020
PTAs as Leaders in the Healthcare Community with Eddie Ernst
Eddie Ernst is a physical therapist assistant and Director of Rehab at a skilled nursing facility who has a passion for vestibular/balance rehab, chronic pain, and geriatrics.
On student rotations, he gained experience treating patients with vestibular disorders which led him to choose this area to practice. He became certified to treat vestibular conditions through the American Musculoskeletal Institute (AMSI) and gave a list of institutes to become certified for PTAs. Check out AMSI here: https://www.amsitraining.com/
Eddie is a co-host for the PTA Tapes podcast which is the only PTA lead and PTA specific podcast. Eddie is currently working with Steven Tijerina in the Dizzy Discussions podcast focusing on vestibular rehab.
He knew early in his career he wanted to lead and hold leadership positions. He emphasizes the difference between clinical supervision and business supervision.
Eddie puts emphasis on not only having clinical leadership as a PTA but becoming involved in the st…
Jul 9, 2020
TBT – The Level Up Initiative with Zak Gabor
Zach Gabor runs The Level up Initiative an online educational company focusing on freemium mentorship focusing on critical thinking and communication skills.
Zak Gabor is a practicing PT for Boston PT and Wellness, and is also the founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform that focuses on improving student and new graduates critical thinking and communication skills. Their premier product is a "Freemium" mentorship that runs twice a year, and has around 400 enrollees per cohort! Visit thelevelupinitiative.com for more details.
- Using a free mentorship platform as a trojan horse for academic reform- The importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility as core values of the healthcare industry- How strong critical thinking and communication skills translate into truly effective clinical practice
Jul 2, 2020
How Creating Video’s Helped Her Patients with Dr. Leslie Waltke
She's know as "The Arm Whisperer" the "Explainer in Chief" and " Vitamin L." Down to earth style and humor combined with decades of clinical cancer rehab experience have made the world better for tens of thousands of cancer patients and survivors in the US and across the globe.
Leslie Waltke is a Cancer Rehab physical therapist, educator, and consultant. She is known as "The Arm Whisperer", the "Explainer in Chief" and " Vitamin L."
Leslie was on the show previously to talk about treating and educating cancer patients. THIS EPISODE she gives us the backstage pass on how she creates her educational content and video production.
Leslie’s videos started out as a dare, but with hard work, picking an appropriate audience and knowing her intent, she now has The Recovery Room with educational videos for patients to view anytime online. Check out her Youtube channel and Facebook:
· Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlrKLC6U3jYRyomCCf3NCA
· Fac…
Jul 1, 2020
“Be Careful About Your Tone”, with Dr. Michael Cromartie
Michale Cromartie comes back on the show. The last time he was SPT Mike Cromartie, and now he's Dr. Michael Cromartie.
He currently practices in Miami, FL at the Bruce Carter Miami VA Medical Center as an orthopedic outpatient physical therapist where he is able to serve our country’s veterans. A strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the PT profession, he has shared his personal experiences in his blog post “Code Switching” that was published in the PT in Motion magazine, which highlights his experience as the only African American male in his cohort.
Michael Cromartie is a physical therapist at the Bruce Carter Miami VA Medical Center and received his DPT in 2019 from the University of Miami. Michael is also a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the PT profession.
In 2018, Michael won the NEXT scholarship of $1,000 with Aureus Medical Staffing to attend APTA’s NEXT conference in Orlando, FL. Listen to that episode here: https://ww…
Jun 26, 2020
What can you learn from a Radio DJ Physical Therapist?
Jun 25, 2020
The Experiences of Black Students in Physical Therapy Education in Texas: A Qualitative Study
Stephanie Williams, DPT, Mercia Bakouetila, DPT, Andrea Pantoja, DPT, and Amy Marie Lucero, DPT are four class of 2020 graduates and physical therapists from Texas State University to discuss their qualitative study on black students in PT education.
Stephanie begins the chat by giving us the statistics of black physical therapists and students in our profession compared to the population.
Amy paints a picture of the difficulties black PT students face enrolling into school and the lack of mentorship towards these groups of students. Mercia mentions from the study there was a wide spectrum of both micro and macroaggressions from stereotypes, prejudice, and even racism.
Andrea defines social isolation and assumed universality for this population which includes under representation, lack of support from faculty, feelings of loneliness within PT education and similarities among this population.
Mercia illustrates what code-switching means through example stories and that black students n…
Jun 23, 2020
How Humor Can Help Us Cope with Mike Lebec
Mike Lebec is a PT professor at Northern Arizona University.
Mike has implemented teaching styles using technology (videos, polls) to engage students as there may be a shift to a hybrid/online DPT education.
Mike is active in promoting physical therapists practicing in the emergency department. He teaches about this topic at NAU and provides valuable resources. Check these out here:
· https://www.facebook.com/groups/252530905428371/?hc_location=ufi
· https://www.ptpintcast.com/2019/08/12/pt-in-the-ed-preventing-catastrophe-by-asking-questions-with-naveed-shan/?fbclid=IwAR3FlrfA2hpwoH3E4D79mw70qqDwe1BLfx0b7PLDFDU0PY_CApTd_xjxURM
· https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/hospitals/emergency-department
Mike performed for us the world premiere of “Six Feet Away” which Mike wrote himself. Listen live on this chat.
PARTING SHOT
1:40 “Dare to be wrong.” – MIKE
Jun 23, 2020
WTF is UX (User Experience)? And how can it help Science?
Mike Morrison is a former web designer turned PhD student in Work Psychology using design and psychology backgrounds to share knowledge.
Mike defines the user experience (UX) in common web designs today and how UX makes consuming information faster and more efficient in websites or presentations.
With his background in web design, Mike created Twister Poster and Better Poster to improve the way information is presented. Check them out here:
· Twitter poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQDL8r3r_d4
· Better poster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RwJbhkCA58&t=3s
He describes what is included in the Better Poster and how it compares to other posters usually seen at conferences. He talks about the importance of catching attention and emotion with your poster design.
He explains how to create a Twitter Poster and found this design to be more eye catching to the consumer versus a link or graphic.
Mike breaks down what information foraging theory…
Jun 19, 2020
How You Can Improve Your Telehealth Skills From the CPTA
Registration is linked on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CPTALBSB/?hc_location=ufi
Annie
Annie Burke-Doe is a physical therapist and a telehealth expert. She describes the importance and difficulties of using telehealth in this ever-changing environment.
She mainly works with pediatric patients and discusses the challenges treating this population using telehealth. Annie further goes into what platform she uses to treat telehealth and how she continues to protect patient’s information.
PARTING SHOT
47:57 “If telehealth has been something that you have been afraid of or not, thinking that you can do it, go out there, use all your skills, make it happen, and you’ll be great at it and it will help people in society.” – ANNIE
Alan
Alan Lee serves as the telehealth lead for the APTA Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science and Technology (FiRST) Council and the APTA HPA’s technology SIG Vice Director.
Alan and Jimmy hosted the Technopalooza event…
Jun 18, 2020
The Power of the 5 Pillars to Profitability in Physical Therapy with Will Humphreys
Will Humphreys is a physical therapist, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Will coaches business owners and physical therapists across the country to his knowledge and belief of profitability. If you thought that was all, Will created a medical billing and consulting company called In the Black this past April.
Will tells us about the events he endured to ultimately choose his path in physical therapy and becoming a physical therapist.
Will goes further in how his past has shaped who he is today and describes the entrepreneur’s mindset: learn, endure, and lead. He discusses the difficulty starting his company Rise Rehab back in 2003 but mentions that even though that was the most difficult situation he had to endure, it is possible with work. In 2018, Rise merged with now Empower Physical Therapy.
He gives us a clear understanding on what “profitability unlocks possibility” means and how this benefits the entrepreneur and current physical therapists.
One topic Will coaches ab…
Jun 17, 2020
On the Practice Tee with Daniel Chelette of the PGA Tour Player Performance Center
Daniel Chelette of the PGA Tour Player Performance Center talks:
His work on the PGA tour.
How he got the opportunity
What they do there as a team
Related concepts of professional development, professional growth and navigate early career challenges and an early PT professional
Components of the role played as a PT in professional golf
Be guided by your passions and your interests when establishing short term and long-term career goals
Career paths are subject to change and don't typically stick to the script you originally put together
Jun 15, 2020
I Believe in the Gray with Steve Anderson
Jun 12, 2020
APTA House of Delegates 2020 Post Game Breakdown with Kyle Covington
Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD is a professor at Duke University in their PT program and he's the Vice-Speaker of the House for the APTA Board of Directors. Each year delegates from around the country come together for the House of Delegates to help shape the profession of Physical Therapy.
What happens there, might not be something that you hang on every word of. Fortunately for us we have Kyle Covington to breakdown the big happenings at this years house of delegates.
We coverDuke University's "House of Dukelegates" programHow the APTA's House of Delegates structure and functionWhat his role as Vice-Speaker entails
From the 2020 House of Delegates we coverTelehealth ChargeAPTA Behavioral & Mental Health PositionAPTA's Transparency of Accredited Physical Therapy Education ProgramsAPTA Standards of Practice changesWhy you should care about APTA and the House of DelegatesHow you can get more involved
https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/6/10/HouseRecap/
Jun 12, 2020
Exercise Prescription During the NBA Season with Matt Tuttle
Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.
Matt Tuttle is the Lead Sports Scientists and Physical Therapist of the Denver Nuggets.
Matt discusses how the Nuggets have adjusted since the beginning of COVID-19.
He released an article in BJSM “How to Fix Problems of Exercise Prescription in the NBA: Challenges & Tips to Move Forward: https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2020/05/05/how-to-fix-the-problems-of-exercise-prescription-in-the-nba-challenges-and-tips-to-move-forward/?fbclid=IwAR2UVIGsoLZiJV64YlFix44qTO23d1sgZ_D1tvBqm-R-ObJ0dlYKsJTeup4
One main point noted from this article was neuromuscular skeletal care takes longer than the preseason duration length. He discusses the importance of loading appropriately while preventing future injury.
Matt gives his definition of micro dosing exercise and how it has benefited NBA players throughout the season.
PARTING…
Jun 11, 2020
Reducing Clinical Chaos with Tara Jo Manal
Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.
Tara Jo Manal
Tara Jo Manal is the director of clinical services and Residency training at the University of Delaware and the director of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT). She is here to talk about her APTA NEXT 2017 Maley Lecture – Strike While the Iron is Hot. Check it out here: https://www.apta.org/NEXT/2017/MaleyLecture/?fbclid=IwAR0vo93fi0MpxezYDlFkvtabTmJ0bOwXaO4cBhyDRCv2fN0bNwT-_zk2eWo
Tara believes that not only from her lecture but even due to COVID the therapy profession has transformed and adjusted for the better in clinical practice.
If you are interested in furthering your physical therapy career in orthopedics, check out the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy here: https://www.orthopt.org/
Tara gives us the rundown of all educational material that AOPT provides for physi…
Jun 10, 2020
Why should Physical Therapy Support Community Programs? THIS IS WHY!
We talk with #FreshPT Andy Seraphin who has worked with youth soccer community program club AC Fairhill.
AC Fairhill is a youth soccer club that provides opportunity to everyone regardless of socioeconomic status PTs can play a major role in improving the health and well being in communities of color Andy shows us how and why.
Andy is currently running a fundraiser to purchase new equipment, uniforms, and fund transportation.
Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ac-fairhill-a-campaign-for-youth-prosperity?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet
Jun 10, 2020
Picking Your Own Starting Five with Skye Donovan and Megan Brown
Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.
Skye and Megan
Skye Donovan and Megan Brown were our third guests on the happy hour. Skye Donovan was elected APTA board of director at APTA House of Delegates. Check that out here: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/6/1/Elections/?fbclid=IwAR315xPj12RqfQeD1OQYiCOE8dqa0uIiMGNi4QQ60oH6QWmV6H3UkvB1hBA
The ladies first rave about “The Last Dance” and how it is on their must watch documentaries. They further discuss their own fab 5. They identify these people as the ones who challenge you and let you be your authentic self.
Megan is a business owner and Skye is a professor at Marymount University. They both discussed the difficulties of adapting their lives virtually.
PARTING SHOT
(Going virtual) “It taught me to just apologize frequently and to show your human side and be transparent.” – SKYE
Jun 9, 2020
Oncology Insight with Leslie Waltke
Leslie Waltke giving tactical tips for working with patients during and after a cancer diagnosis.
Jun 8, 2020
The Evolution of BFR with Owens Recovery Science
Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.
Thank you Owens Recovery Science for sponsoring the event! www.OwensRecoveryScience.com
Johnny Owens and Kyle Kimbrell from Owens Recovery Science here to talk about blood flow restriction.
Kyle starts off this chat discussing that both, and we mean BOTH, Twitter and BFR changed his way of practice as a PT.
How to manage burnout as a PT? Try something new in the field and be inspired by connecting with others.
Check out Johnny and Kyle on the PACER Project here: owensrecoveryscience.com/blog/the-pacer-project/
Johnny and Kyle give us the breadth and depth on the benefits of BFR for ALL populations – athletes, pediatric, geriatric, even patients in the ICU.
Johnny illustrates how BFR is used in research, where it is going, and how it will benefit patients today.
PARTING SHOT
“I want physical therapists…
Jun 5, 2020
The Future of the Patient Experience Post COVID-19 with Jerry Durham
Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.
Jerry Durham was our first guest to kick off this happy hour. Jerry discusses #timeIsNow which symbolizes the need to change now to move forward in changing the future.
As the patient experience is shifting towards a telehealth experience, it is important to understand the patient when talking on the phone.
What Jerry emphasizes is demonstrating to your patient from the initial phone call that THEY MATTER and make the experience all about them.
Jerry also acknowledges the difficulties of current physical therapists using telehealth. Even though these issues arise, physical therapists will only become better clinicians once back practicing in the clinic.
Interested in learning how to run a business while valuing the patient experience? Check out: https://clientexperiencecompany.com/
PARTING SHOT
“The world…
Jun 4, 2020
Your Finances in a COVID-19 World with Joe Reinke of FITBUX
Joe Reinke of www.FITBUx.com talks loans, making/saving money and having a plan that works for you.
Jun 1, 2020
The Ultimate Physical Therapy EMR Checklist
Sharif Zeid from MW Therapy https://www.mwtherapy.com/ breaks down the NEED TO HAVES and the NICE TO HAVES for your practice EMR.
Sharif has been working with in the health IT space for over 15 years spending the bulk of that working with PT practices. He is a business director at MWTherapy, which is a complete PT software package, where he works on many different things including communicating with many PTs and staff on a daily basis.
https://twitter.com/mwtherapy
May 28, 2020
A Walk to Believe with Eric Legrand
Got a chance to talk to Eric Legrand (https://ericlegrand52.com/) about his 10th annual A Walk to Believe event (https://give.reeve.org/event/2020-a-walk-to-believe/e275787)
To join the show's fundraising page click here: https://give.reeve.org/team/298927
May 25, 2020
Building Community During a Pandemic with HPA The Catalyst
HPA The Catalyst (https://www.aptahpa.org/) President Matt Mesibov and Vice President Karen Hughes come on to talk about the surge of information (and misinformation) around COVID-19.
We cover:
1. The impact of COVID-19 on our profession
2. Amid this crisis we have had a surge in membership and engagement... why?!
3. The uniqueness of HPA The Catalyst inclusivity and innovation
1. COVID Impact: Recognizing the need for resources for our profession and began to collaborate on clinical and non-clinical resources. e.g - webinars, telehealth vendor resource, collaboration with APTA and other components.
2. Membership growth- at a time when Maslow's hierarchy is dominating our lives to survive - i.e. what are my basic needs? , we have seen more historical membership growth and engagement in learning, participating and developing material to share with our colleagues- awesome networking people -
3. Innovation/Inclusivity of our section - ground up section - we give our member…
May 21, 2020
Inside the PACER Project – Post Acute Covid-19 Exercise Rehabilitation
Angela Campbell and Sharon Gorman were instrumental in creating the PACER Project - Post Acute COVID-19 Exercise Rehabilitation.
Angela is the president of the cardio vascular and pulmonary section of the APTA and Sharon is the president of the acute care section of the APTA.
We talked about all of the free valuable resources available for treating patients post COVID. Find out more here: https://learningcenter.apta.org/student/mycourse.aspx?id=f4b7ebc7-bdbd-4808-814c-c875c8aee805
CVP YouTube channel featuring all the PACER courses:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJR0p2186h3OYPfnavgjfHQ
May 18, 2020
Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy with Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes the OP editor at the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (www.orthopt.org) gives us the overview of the current concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
Listen to learn more about:
Resources and service opportunities available through the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical TherapyHow the ISC Current Concepts series for professional development can help YOU prepare for the OCS examinationWhy having a "dying to know" attitude can make you a better clinician
WIN Access to Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy here: https://www.orthopt.org/
May 13, 2020
Mobile Measures with Ben Kenuk
Ben is the founder of Mobile Measures, a mobile app designed for physical therapists to optimize the use of functional outcome measures. He is also a physical therapist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he still practices full time.
Mobile Measures is a mobile app that helps PTs measure patient outcomes.
It provides access to high-quality patient assessment tools that are proven to measure critical aspects of patient health/functional status including risk of falling, hospitalization, frailty, and much more.
The app guides users to the best test to use for over 40 different patient populations, it automatically calculates scores, offers immediate interpretation of the results, and uploads the results into your documentation. Users can visualize the impact of their patient’s condition, track progress, and determine the effectiveness of treatments directly at the point of care!
www.mobilemeasures.org
As the current trend in healthcare is moving toward value-b…
May 11, 2020
Stroke Recovery Research with Sandy Billinger
Sandy Billinger is an Associate Professor at an academic medical center and lead a research laboratory. She serves as the Neurovascular Division Director, KU Alzheimer's Disease Center and I is an educator in the classroom teaching Cardiopulmonary PT and a mentor for trainees.
Sandy is dental assistant turned academic who almost chose cardiac rehabilitation research instead of stroke recovery research. She enjoys her research and mentoring role that she did a Walk Across Kansas with her son to raise money to purchase unique equipment for an idea she had to assess brain health after stroke. Five years later, she and her lab team were the first in the world to publish on this methodology, Middle Cerebral Artery Dynamic Response during Moderate Intensity Exercise.
What we cover:
Stroke recovery research
Novel methodology for measuring cerebrovascular function during exercise
Career path
Roles/thoughts on mentoring
Value of DPT students collaborating with me in research
May 5, 2020
What’s on the menu at the National Advocacy Dinner?
National Advocacy Dinners… or NADS.
You’ve probably seen people talking about them online. Hashtag APTAnad
Well, the team at PT Pintcast knew a LITTLE bit about what NAD’s were… I mean, the word advocacy is in the title, and then there’s the word DINNER! Who doesn’t like dinner?!
…. But we wanted to look a little deeper at the ingredients that make up these events and see how they’re cooked, just before this year’s event. Which will be served this Saturday May 9th at 7pm eastern.
https://www.facebook.com/APTAStudents/
https://www.apta.org/AdvocacyDinner/
May 4, 2020
VR and PT with Veena Somareddy of NeuroRehab VR
Veena Somareddy is the CEO/CTO of Neuro Rehab VR. They build virtual reality therapy products for Physical and Occupational therapy clinics, Hospitals, Patients who have suffered a stroke, TBI, SPI and other neuro diseases
https://www.neurorehabvr.com/
We cover:How VR is disrupting the PT, OT industry with virtual reality therapyHow our patients and therapists are responding to the tech and how the data analytics helps with precise tracking of patient progressWith Covid-19, Telemedicine even in PT is going to be an important way of Therapy soon and would like to talk about how this tech can help PTs continue to keep in touch with their patients
Virtual Reality:Increases patient engagement & motivation with virtual reality for physical therapyPatient and PT experiences with VR and Data Analytics for progress tracking
Listen and learn how:Understand the benefits of virtual reality technology, how they can integrate it into their practice.Increase patient engagement, motivation and al…
May 1, 2020
APTA Pacer Project & ESPN Project 11 with Johnny Owens and Larry Cahalin
Project 11 and Pacer with Johnny Owens and Larry Cahalin
The APTA Pacer Project - Post-Acute Covid-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project brings together multiple components in the form of multiple online learning modules for a variety of topics that will be needed in patients post COVID19.
Johnny Owens and Larry Cahalin are collaborating on a Blood Flow Restriction component that we dive into. Johnny sticks around the show to talk about Project 11 - a feature on ESPN documenting the injury and recovery of the Washington Redskins Quarterback Alex Smith. The feature is hosted by physical therapist and ESPN head injury analyst Stephanie Bell. Johnny was part of the recovery team for Alex, along with another former guest of PT Pintcast Seth Blee.
Apr 29, 2020
Eating Behaviors & Nutritional Determinants with Patrick Berner
Patrick Berner is a Physical Therapist and Registered Dietician who speaks regularly on the topics of nutrition and health.
We all eat certain foods for a reason. Whether it be preference, what we grew up eating, our culture, but even our access to foods.It's important to know these reasons and the fact that we are all different in order to go any further in integrating nutrition into PT practice.
We can talk about what is "healthy" all day, but if it doesn't fit into someone's life or they don't know how to make it fit, then it's all for none.
We cover:What I eat will never look identical to what you eat.My access to food will differ from a majority of people.Knowing the reason behind behaviors and nutritional determinants sets up future success.
Apr 27, 2020
American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy with Erik Meira
No stranger to the show Erik Meira comes back on to talk about the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.
https://spts.org/
http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=F&UniqueKey=
Apr 24, 2020
From Resisting to Embracing – Pelvic Physical Therapy Through Telehealth
Erica Michitsch is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist. She owns Solstice Physio (www.solsticept.com) in Midtown Manhattan and Long Island.
COVID-19 hit and she had to adapt to Telehealth treatment in an intimate setting, learning how to bill/charge patients, and with navigating technology to best benefit the patient.
Full Disclosure - Erica was very resistant to telehealth at first, but has come to love it.
We hear how she converted her entire business from the epicenter of a pandemic while thriving.
Apr 23, 2020
Mind the Gap – How One Clinician Pivoted and Prospered During COVID-19
Physical Therapist and Boss Lady Megan Brown owns Mind the Mat - a thriving Pilates and Yoga studio in Alexandria Virginia shares how she went from in person treatment and classes as her main business to dancing in bunny ears to Beyonce on Easter via webcam.
Megan and her team had many of the same struggles and limitations as fellow Physical Therapists across the world, but what they did with it was unique.
We learn how Mind the Mat pivoted to not only stay in business, but thrive in a time of a global pandemic that has prevented in person treatment and classes.
https://www.mindthemat.com/
http://www.instagram.com/mindthemat
Apr 22, 2020
CSM LIVE! Technopalooza
We went live @ Technopalooza, a 3-hour event at CSM that featured some of the leaders in and around technology in Physical Therapy.
The event was put on by HPA The Catalyst.
Apr 21, 2020
CSM LIVE with Matt Tuttle, Jason Steere and Krystyna Holland
We went live @ CSM in Denver with some new and some familiar voices.
On the show for the first time is Jason Steer with his former student Matt Tuttle who's a friend of the show. Jason currently serves as a physical therapist for a special operations unit in the U.S. Army. He has been a member of a multidisciplinary team for most of his career which began in the athletic training room at the University of South Dakota in 1995. After receiving his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2000, he was able to spend 3 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers and 4 years with the Seattle Mariners working side by side with esteemed physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals.
Also back again is Krystyna Holland who tells us more about her origin story as a Physical Therapist, one that almost prevented her from becoming a PT altogether.
Apr 20, 2020
CSM LIVE with Sarabeth Burk, Corey Foote and Maggie Whittum
We bring back three familiar voices for an update on things in their worlds.
Sarabeth Berk is the master of the idea of "Hybridity" or merging of multiple professional identities and now she has a full book coming out!
Corey Foote is a thought leader in the world of Travel Physical Therapy, he shares and dispels the biggest myths around traveling as a Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.
And finally Maggie Whittum comes back on the show to talk about the progress of her documentary "The Great Now What?" where she shows the world what it's like to survive a brain stem stroke.
Apr 16, 2020
You’re Not an Oncologic Physical Therapist? Are You Sure? with Dr. Leslie Waltke
If a person being treated for lung cancer comes to you with an ankle sprain, is it safe to use therapeutic ultrasound as a component of your rehabilitation plan of care?
If your patient has a history of breast cancer 7 years prior, what clinical decisions need to be addressed prior to spinal manipulation techniques?
Persons with cancer or with a history of cancer, frequently present to physical therapy with both cancer related and non-cancer related pain and impairments.
Physical therapists often forego using modulates or physical agents in their rehabilitation plan of care in persons with a history of cancer due to a lack of knowledge. There are basic guidelines to help PTs make clinical decisions regarding modalities and patients.
Apr 15, 2020
Cognitive Distortions and Your Mental Health with Psychologist Dr. Jamie Hagenbaugh
We talk with friend of the show Dr. Jamie Hagenbaugh about cognitive distortions that people use daily and how they can bring about symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Jamie is a Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University working with college students and health care professionals since 2011.
Jamie shows how to spot them and how to manage them more effectively to improve your mental health.
What are cognitive distortions?What Impact do they have?How can you manage them?
Apr 14, 2020
APTA Thinking About Providing Telehealth? Here’s APTA’s Top 10 ‘To-Do’ List
APTA's Director of Regulatory Affairs Kara Gainer, JD and Alan Chong W. Lee, PT, PhD, DPT walk us through a great resource produced by APTA.
The top ten list walks a clinician through the first 10 steps that need to be on your to-do list if you're venturing into telehealth as a Physical Therapist.
The list is well ordered, thought out and full of links to other resources available to you.
This is a great example of the value of membership in the APTA.
More Telehealth Resources for PTs and PTAsHIPAA: Business associate agreementsFERPACOPPA Health IT and telehealthHPSO: Telemedicine: Risk Management Issues, Strategies, and Resources APTA: Considerations for Practice Opportunities and Professional DevelopmentHHS Security Risk Assessment ToolHPA Tech SIG: SIG's homepage.
Apr 13, 2020
COVID-19 Management Webinar Overview with Heidi Engel and Ellen Hillegass
We talked with Heidi Engel and Ellen Hillegass about the webinar and resources being produced about COVID-19
We cover:What is the best role for PT during this viral pandemic?What can we learn from the experiences of our ICU successes and failures?Why is the PT ability to create therapeutic alliance with patients now more crucial than ever?
Bringing our best selves to patients who are at their most vulnerable, avoiding the provision of futile care, having the restoration of medically complex patients lives be the Center always focus of what we do. We need to serve the patient before we serve the system.
Traditionally, PTs have been a reactive (waiting for the referral and protocol for the MD), group focused on orthopedic and neurological patients primarily. Medicine and health have shifted dramatically away from that paradigm of who needs PT dramatically. Yet we often are caught in a tangle of insurance dictates and hospital administration priorities that don’t help us shift our…
Apr 9, 2020
COVID-19 DPT Student Education Update With DPT Students
We talked with 6 DPT students about how their education has changed in the last few weeks. From online learning to clinical placements and NPTE postponements how are students getting by?
Show Credits:
Casey Hasenbein Ohio State 1st Year
Kelsey McNaughton University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences - Austin, TX 2nd year
James Nowak Utica College: 2nd year
Becca Maracich Ithaca College 2nd year
Sean O'Gara University of Miami 2nd Year
Chase Kuhn (THE) Ohio State University First year
Apr 6, 2020
Innovation in the Face of COVID-19 with David Putrino of Mt. Sinai Hospital NY
David Putrino shares insight of what the staff in the Mt. Sinai hospital system are seeing, learning and living with during COVID-19
David shares info about an amazing app he helped develop called Precision Recovery. You can find that information here: https://precisionrecovery.net/
As well as sharing what he has turned his laboratory space into to help front line hospital workers reduce stress and fatigue as they continue to work at near 100% effort.
Apr 5, 2020
COVID-19 ICU PT Update with Kyle Ridgeway
We talked with Kyle Ridgeway who's a board certified clinical specialists in cardiovascular and pulmonary PT. Kyle practices in ICUs at University of Colorado Hospital where he assists with clinical and operational quality improvement including medical ICU PT and system wide activity and mobility promotion.
COVID-19 has the potential to strain hospitals, ICUs, and ventilator supply. Getting patients out of the hospital and away from healthcare are paramount. There is the potential for clinical and operation bottlenecks. How can PTs assist in a pandemic? For those with moderate and severe cases of COVID—19 the survivorship burden may be similarly devastating to other critical illness. These stressful times give us the opportunity to explore the role of the PT in pandemic and in the future. Where can we add value?
Link to Kyle's open source google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16UrBoE0YLikWaXgdUpmO01oO2NTo5fr-_qkN3EyDvr0
Link to public folder with information: https://driv…
Mar 31, 2020
How the Physical Therapy Profession Can Help Our Communities During COVID-19
We talked to Duke faculty member Mike Landry about the APTA and CPA response to organize our professional response to COVID-19 in your communities.
Mike is a Canadian physical therapist and a professor at Duke University. He has worked for over 20 years in global health in distant and emergency settings.
We overview where we are now, the role of PT in an emergency situation like COVID-19 and the APTA/CPA response and a plea to sign up for the corps of volunteers
WEBSITE: http://ptcovid19.org/
Mar 30, 2020
USAF Fighter Pilot Physical Therapist Captain Michelle Jílek
Captain Michelle Jílek is active duty in USAF and partially embedded with fighter squadrons. She specializes in G induced injuries in the spine.
I take care of fighter pilots who have spinal injuries from sustaining high Gs in aircraft. I am there for them before and after flights and help with preventative care. I have specially designed strengthening programs just for them that I have developed.
We talk:Global air superioritySpine HealthEmbedded care in the military
Check out an article about Captain Jílek here: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2017872/fit-to-fight-one-fighter-wing-at-a-time/
Mar 27, 2020
Telehealth in rehab therapy during COVID-19 with Heidi Jannenga of WEB PT
Telehealth in rehab therapy: How it can be leveraged for patient care and why PT's should use this opportunity to advocate for permanent telehealth coverage expansion. What PT's need to know regarding billing etc. It's all a moving target right now.
Business continuity: What PT's need to know to keep their businesses running during times of uncertainty and hardship, including patient communications, employee support, company culture/morale and more.
Links from WEB PT:
https://www.webpt.com/resources/webinars/telehealth-and-continuity-strategies-for-pts-ots-and-slps-during-crisis/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=blog&utm_content=slider_ad_webinar_telehealth_and_continuity&utm_campaign=blog
Mar 25, 2020
Playing to DPT Students Strengths with Megan Moran
Megan Moran is a Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor at Marymount University.
Megan shares how she used Clifton StrengthsFinders in DPT education to test if grouping students by various strengths could make them more productive in school, at work, or in their personal lives.
CliftonStrengths is an assessment tool used across different industries to inform individuals of their personal strengths or talents. Individuals are encouraged to leverage their strengths to make them more productive at work or in their personal lives. At MU, we are introducing this to students as they enter the program with hopes they will continue to use their talents throughout their graduate education and as they enter the profession.
The assessment is easily available online, for a minimal fee. Individuals can gain insight as to why they gravitate to certain tasks at work, or why they work well with others. Knowing one's strength can help an individual choose roles where they will thrive.
K…
Mar 25, 2020
Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) is a postural abnormality affecting 4-16% of infants. Shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) on one side of the neck causes the infant to tilt their head toward and rotate their head away from the tight side.
Download free study guides from Aureus Medical Staffing here: https://www.aureusmedical.com/nptestudycast.aspx
Mar 23, 2020
The One Thing You Must Focus on for Success in Your Physical Therapy Practice with Jerry Durham
Jerry Durham is a Physical therapist who learned that PATIENT SUCCESS comes from studying successful businesses and implementing what they have done in a "CUSTOMER FIRST" Culture!!
He has a company called The Client Experience Experience Company that works with multi site practices and practice managers.
He's a Physical Therapist of 25 years who has grown tired of my profession and healthcare NOT truly focusing on our clients, customers and patients!! Im not afraid to share whats best and not afraid to speak my mind and call out the profession for its many times backwards approach.
learned from my stack of books, my Business mentors, Entrepreneur Organization AND then doing, doing.
BUSINESS SUCCESS COMES FROM ONE PLACE ONLY..... client and patient success
Your client is on a journey and the better YOU understand that in your business, the MORE successful your clients will be and ultimately the MORE successful YOUR business will be!!
Your Front Desk being the hidden gem in a p…
Mar 19, 2020
Level Up Your Career with Zach Gabor of the Level Up Initiative
Zach Gabor runs The Level up Initiative an online educational company focusing on freemium mentorship focusing on critical thinking and communication skills.
Zak Gabor is a practicing PT for Boston PT and Wellness, and is also the founder of The Level Up Initiative, an online educational platform that focuses on improving student and new graduates critical thinking and communication skills. Their premier product is a "Freemium" mentorship that runs twice a year, and has around 400 enrollees per cohort! Visit thelevelupinitiative.com for more details.
- Using a free mentorship platform as a trojan horse for academic reform- The importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility as core values of the healthcare industry- How strong critical thinking and communication skills translate into truly effective clinical practice
1. The elephant in the room - academic reform. We all know the boards are teaching to outdated concepts, we all know we need to do better. But it is not s…
Mar 16, 2020
#Concierge PT with Bryan Williams
CEO and Founder (2010) of Concierge Physical Therapists.
The state of the industry. Cash practices. Social media influence on those trying to start cash practices. The future of PT as a profession.
Challenges and rewards of owning and operating a cash based practice. Issues with the seemingly endless pop ups of new cash practices. How the profession is positioned within the healthcare space.
PTs thinking of starting a business would benefit.Owning a healthcare business it TOUGHSocial media outlets are selling their “cash based plans” and making it easier than it seemsGood outcomes don’t always come from good therapies
Mar 12, 2020
What is a Cancer Survivor with Scott Capozza?
After being diagnosed with Stage II cancer in his last year of PT school, Scott Capozza initially wanted nothing to do with cancer care professionally. However, he’s come to learn that the best way he can give back to the cancer community is by helping fellow cancer survivors. Through rehab and individually tailored exercise programs, cancer patients and long term survivors can overcome many of the physical side effects caused by treatment.
What is a cancer survivorWhat are some common side effects from treatment How can rehab and exercise help cancer patients better deal with side effects (in prehab, during treatment, and in long term survivorship)How PTs interested in oncology rehab can get more involved
Side effects from cancer treatments are well documented and wide spread. Early rehab intervention (prehab, during treatment) helps limit potential side effects while giving the cancer patient some sense of control of their health. Survivors also require rehab following…
Mar 9, 2020
The Importance of Mentorship and Reflection in Your career with Trent Harrison
We talk to Trent Harrison who's the Residency Coordinator at Brooks IHL and the Creator of an Online Education Platform, PhysioNexus.
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcharrisondpt
Our Guest
Trent is an Orthopaedic Certified specialist & fellow of AAOMPT. An Orthopaedic residency coordinator for Brooks Rehab for over 5 years. Self-taught web designer & video editor all for the purpose of creating a new online community hub for Physical Therapy education & collaboration.
Very much into the concept of culture development. Was an anthropology major, spent first career overseas in Japan as an English Teacher/Bartender studying Japanese intensively at Waseda University. Came back to pursue a career in Healthcare. Has been on both the membership committees of Academy of Orthopaedic Therapy (APTA) & AAOMPT (was also the chair of the Membership & media relations committee). This all highlighted the need for increased educational cultural development outside of the typical soc…
Mar 5, 2020
Embracing Telehealth and Technology in Physical Therapy with Anang Chokshi
Anang Chokshi is a physical therapist who left traditional care to help start a digital healthcare company in San Diego over 7 years ago, Reflexion Health.
As their Chief Clinical Officer he has been able to use his clinical background to build an organization that is using sensor technology and telemedicine to deliver care that is convenient for patients while providing clinicians greater insight into the recovery process.
We talked about why we should be embracing telehealth and technology into our practice in the future.
Translating telehealth research into practical application of telehealthHow to use telehealth in today's healthcare beyond the B2C modelTelehealth doesn't mean less careTelehealth still uses your greatest skill as a clinician, observation and clinical reasoning/decision making
This is important because if physical therapy doesn't embrace telehealth, there will be companies that offer pseudo therapy to our patients.
We covered:
Understanding the opportuniti…
Mar 2, 2020
You are more capable than you know with Megan Fisher and Amanda Boxtel
We were lucky enough to be present to hear these two ladies deliver inspiring TED-like talks at the Tri-State PT conference in Las Vegas.
Megan Fisher
Megan Fisher a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist from the Rio 2016 and London 2012 Games, a ten-time world champion, and retired member of Team USA.
Her road to success has not been easy. At 19 years old she was involved in a tragic car accident that nearly killed her; leaving her in a coma and stealing the lower half of her left leg.
After the accident, Meg fought to overcome relatively simple challenges, like eating, standing, and relearning how to walk. Incredibly, less than a year after the loss of her leg, Meg returned to college and finished her first triathlon. That one race proved to her that she could overcome any obstacle.
Meg continues to explore her own physical boundaries. She uses these experiences to inspire and motivate as well as to raise awareness for a wide variety of causes and organizations.
T…
Feb 26, 2020
Tri-State PT Conference Keynote LIVE in Las Vegas with Elvis
I was invited to host the keynote event at the Tri-State PT conference in Las Vegas Nevada. It was a weekend conference that brought together the state PT associations of California, Arizona and Nevada in Vegas.
It was not a hard thing to say yes to.
PT + Vegas + Getting to talk in front of lots of people about PT.
I even got a chance to dress up like Elvis and come out to hundreds of PTs to Viva Las Vegas, what's not to love?
You'll get to hear my attempt at cheezy stand-up comedy as I warm the crowd up, it was 8am on a Saturday in Vegas... they needed warming.
But then we got down to business with Sharon Dunn, Chris Powers, John Heick and Tricia Catalino in a macro and micro view of where PT is and where it can and should go.
To support our show, support our sponsors:
Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physi…
Feb 24, 2020
Nutrition! It’s in your PT Scope of Practice!
We talk to PT and Registered Dietician Patrick Berner about PT scope of practice and nutrition.
Believe it or not nutrition is something well within the scope of practice of a physical therapy practitioner. Something that the APTA fully supports and of recent fully supports the collaboration/referral to registered dietitians. The degree of use will of course also depend on practitioner's local practice acts.
Why does this matter?
Because the physical therapy profession needs to become more holistic in nature and the nutrition is a huge part of it.
Nutrition is within the PT scope.
State practice acts makes a difference.
Know the limitations of your "personal scope."
Twitter: @theFuelPhysio
Instagram: @theFuelPhysio
Website: https://fuelphysio.com/
To support our show, support our sponsors:
Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Aca…
Feb 20, 2020
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists – Annual Orthopaedic Meeting with Joe Godges
Joe has spent the last 30 years training physical therapy residents and fellows in programs in Southern California, and across the US and around the world in USC affiliated programs.
And, from 2006 to 2017, he served as the editor of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Common Musculoskeletal Conditions for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.
What a participant will get by participating in the AOPT meeting in Minneapolis in April
Summary of what makes this meeting different than other continuing professional education eventsQuality of the presenters - actual authors of the cutting edge science match with master clinicians who were also authors of the recent clinical practice guidelinesSmall group - hands-on sessions - an opportunity to interact in a face to face manner with the presentersLeading-edge content - integrating science into practice with a focus on inter-regional relations
There are two unique practice a…
Feb 19, 2020
Research Review of LIPPSMAck-POP from PEDro
We talked to Ianthe Boden who is a Physiotherapist, PhD student, actively researching and enacting therapies to improve outcomes for patients in ICU and after major surgery.
Check out the trial here: https://archivesphysiotherapy.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40945-017-0039-3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWFgBvH9pdI
PEDro is a free database of over 45,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.
All trials on PEDro are independently assessed for quality.
These quality ratings are used to quickly guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice.
PEDro is produced by the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and is hosted by Neuroscience Research Australia.
And did…
Feb 18, 2020
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
A complete look at Shoulder Impingement Syndrome for the NPTE
Download free study guides from Aureus Medical Staffing here: https://www.aureusmedical.com/nptestudycast.aspx
Feb 17, 2020
David Putrino on an esports team with rehab roots and god like abilities
David Putrino is back talking about being named "Global Australian of the Year"!
The @QuadGods esports team that's 100% comprised of athletes who are quadriplegic. They describe themselves as, "Passionate gamers who just enjoy having a good time. However we all have very strong personalities, which makes us quite the bunch to be around. We are very much about empowering each other as well as the community. We are the first but we don’t want to be the last!!"
Where his Abilities Research Center (ARC) is sailing to next.
We caught up at Earls Beer & Cheese on the upper west side of Manhattan. You should go there, if you're in NYC and like beer & cheese.
To support our show, support our sponsors:
Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists: www.OrthoPT.org Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScie…
Feb 12, 2020
What is being a concierge PT like? With Sarah Wilson
We talk to fellow Marymount University PT alum Sarah Wilson about her job, as a concierge PT in the Washington DC area.
Topics we cover:
Concierge physical therapist modelIndependent contractorOne on one appts Contracts with private clubsTravels to and treats at homes, offices, gyms, private country/city clubsFlexibility in scheduleHow pay is structured Ergonomic assessment specialist Travel to offices and performs onsite ergo assessments
Sarah is a former national level competitive gymnast and fitness competitor with a Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University. Sarah now practices as a Concierge Physical therapist that travels to homes, offices, and country clubs to treat patients with various orthopedic and neurological disorders throughout the DMV.
Instagram: @docsarahwilsonpt and @conciergephysicaltherapists
To support our show, support our sponsors:
Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Academy…
Feb 10, 2020
Transforming Reactive Balance Research into Realistic Treatment with JJ Mowder-Tinney
JJJ Mowder-Tinney is a professor at the Nazareth College DPT program. Her teaching focus is the Neurologic and Geriatric population. She assists in running the on-site pro-bono clinics where they serve the underserved. She also provides professional continuing education courses with topics that include Neuro, Geriatric, SCI, balance and motor learning. She focuses heavily translating research into clinical practice.
She's presenting a lecture and two posters at CSM 2020 in Denver:
Effects of a Single Session Reactive Step Training Intervention in the Geriatric PopulationUtilizing Intrinsic Motivation and External Focus of Attention in a Patient with Cerebellar AtaxiaChanges in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Integrated Clinical Experiences
Majority of the presentation are videos of actual patients performing dozens of different interventions that facilitate some type of anticipatory or reactive balance activity.
These interventions include a variety of diagnoses and in…
Feb 6, 2020
A PT and 3 Registered Dietitians walk into a study with Pam Bartlo
Pam Bartlo is a clinical associate professor at D'Youville College, Vice President of the Cardiopulm Section of APTA, and a Cardio pulmonary PT at Mount St Mary's Hospital.
We take a look at an interdisciplinary study she did with 3 registered dietitians about online nutrition information for people with type 2 diabetes.
They looked at the quality of websites providing nutrition information for people with diabetes and then the accuracy of that information.
Here's what they found:
Overall there weren't a lot of websites that came up with diabetes nutrition search terms - 34 sites total to analyze.85% of the sites analyzed were quality websites based on Healthy People 2020 quality website crtieria.None of the sites had >75% accuracy of the nutrition info provided based on the American Diabetes Association's Medical Nutrition Therapy Guidelines.
Why does this matter to Physical Therapy?
As PTs, especially in outpatient or cardiac care, we should be providing at least basic nutrit…
Feb 5, 2020
What to do at CSM Outside of the Conference with James Spencer, Patrick Berner and Monique Caruth
We talked to Coloradan, James Spencer (@HoboHealth) about what you need to do when learning is not in session at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Denver this year.
We also bring Patrick Berner (@TheFuelPhysio) and Monique Caruth (@fyzio4u) on to talk about a societal initiative they're launching to help underserved locals.
To help #PTintheCOMMUNITY go here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pt-in-the-community-denver-2020
Feb 3, 2020
AOM – Annual Orthopaedic Meeting Preview with Arielle Giordano
Arielle Giordano is the Associate Director of Physical Therapy and Residency Director at the University of Delaware.
We talked about a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) that will be published in early spring on the rehabilitation of concussion. This will will help to point us in the direction of how to treat concussion, what to look for and what tools are necessary.
Other guidelines focus on Primary Care, Sideline evaluation or Emergency department procedures but not treatment in those with chronic symptoms using Physical Therapy. The neck and the vestibular system are large areas of focus which we be reviewed in the Academy of Orthopedics Annual conference.
Arielle will be presenting at the Annual Orthopedic Meeting from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy April 3-4 in Minneapolis Minnesota.
We got into the large focus on concussion treatment being brought to the forefront by the media, especially in football and collision sports. Many children play sports which is causi…
Jan 29, 2020
CSM Cardio Pulmonary Presentation Preview – with Ellen Hillegass and Kayla Black
We talked to Ellen Hillegass and Kayla Black about all things CSM Cardio Pulmonary presentations.
Ellen is presenting with Kayla in a preconference event:
CP-1544 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Are You Practicing Best Practice?
As well as twice more during the conference
CP-1576 - Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency Forum: Interesting Case Studies Presented By Residents
CP-1754 - Pulmonary Hypertension: What, Who, Why, How, When?
In this episode we cover:
Advanced clinical practice: that is where we want all clinicians to aspire to!
Pulmonary hypertension: much more prevalent...people need to understand it
Cardiopulmonary Residency: helps raise practice, case studies will help those studying for boards and trying to advance their clinical knowledge and the residents have an opportunity to present at a national conference!
Most of our PT patients have SOME sort of cardiopulmonary dysfunction and all practitioners need to address this a…
Jan 27, 2020
Research Review of SARAH from PEDro
PEDro stands for Physiotherapy Evidence Database,
It’s a free database of over 45,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.
All trials on PEDro are independently assessed for quality.
These quality ratings are used to quickly guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice.
PEDro is produced by the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and is hosted by Neuroscience Research Australia.
And did we mention… this is free?! Find PEDro at https://www.pedro.org.au/
Now To celebrate PEDro’s 20th birthday they’ve have identified the five most important randomised controlled trials in physiotherapy published in the last 5 years. These trials were nominated by PEDro u…
Jan 22, 2020
Steve Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Acceptance #NoWhiteFlags
Steve Gleason was given the Congressional Gold Medal, and that is a big deal.
We get to hear Steve accept his award in his own words, in his own voice. And that is a major reason that he's being given this award.
Steve created and pushed through the Steve Gleason Enduring Voices act which made sure that persons with degenerative diseases would have access to Speech Generating Devices. Quite literally making sure that people living with ALS and other diseases never lose their voice.
Only 163 people in American history have been given this award and Steve is the first former NFL player to receive it. You might know him as a former football player that blocked a punt against the Falcons, but the reason you get a medal like this is because you put your head down and focus on a singular vision. And Steve and his team have done just that making sure persons with living with ALS and their families lead productive and purposeful lives.
Drew Brees spoke about is friend and former teammate…
Jan 20, 2020
How to talk to patients about sex in a professional way with Krystyna Holland
Krystyna Holland - Owner and Physical Therapist at Inclusive Care, LLC, Staff Physical Therapist at Denver Health - part of an Integrated Pelvic Health Team and a Post-Op Vaginoplasty TeamInclusive Care, LLC, Denver Health Hospital Authority
Krystyna@InclusiveCareLLC.com
Twitter Handle@tynasaurusrex
Instagram@Krystyna.Holland
Dr. Krystyna Holland is a pelvic floor physical therapist whose journey to being a provider started as a patient. Frustrations with her own medical treatment drove her to open Inclusive Care, a physical therapy practice in Denver, Colorado. There she provides affirming care to individuals experiencing painful sex, and other pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic Floor PT should be about more than decreasing pain - it should be about increasing pleasure; How to talk to patients about sex in a professional way
What being a patient taught me about the medical system and the way that providers mess it up
Providing affirming care - tips and trips for treatin…
Jan 13, 2020
From a house of brands, to a branded house with the APTA
We talk to Alicia Hosmer, APTA's Senior Director of Brand Strategy who is leading the rebrand for the association.
Why APTA is rebranding?
And why members and potential members should care?
Rebranding is about much more than a new look. Our brand will encourage us to act for impact, better highlighting APTA’s leadership role on behalf of members and future members.
APTA's rebrand is about making our association more accessible for our members - so they can more easily identify the resources and communities that will help them thrive.
Rebranding is much more than a new logo. It's about maturing as an organization and maximizing our potential as the trusted leader of the profession.
The rebranding process will happen over several years. We are launching phase 1 of the APTA national brand in June 2020. Components are aligning at their own pace and not required to align.
Rebranding is much more than a new logo. It's about maturing as an organization and maximizing our potential as…
Jan 8, 2020
From the ground up – How Physical Therapy is building a house with Jason Craig
Jason Craig is a Physical Therapy professor at Marymount University. He's been leading service learning trips for the PT program there for years to Costa Rica and Nicaragua to help provide Physical Therapy for the underserved along side PT students.
Their next trip will be something different. Their goal, on top of delivering PT, is to build a house for a Maria Jose and her family.
Story: https://www.marymount.edu/Academics/Malek-School-of-Health-Professions/Graduate-Programs/Physical-Therapy-(D-P-T-)/News-Activities
Fundraising Page: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1743/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1743&gid=2&pgid=582&cid=1328&bledit=1&dids=105
Jan 6, 2020
Research Review of HIHO from PEDro
PEDro stands for Physiotherapy Evidence Database,
It’s a free database of over 45,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.
All trials on PEDro are independently assessed for quality.
These quality ratings are used to quickly guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice.
PEDro is produced by the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and is hosted by Neuroscience Research Australia.
And did we mention… this is free?! Find PEDro at https://www.pedro.org.au/
Here we looked at HIHO Randomized Clinical Trial with Mark Buhagiar.
Now To celebrate PEDro’s 20th birthday they’ve have identified the five most important randomised controlled trials in physiotherap…
Jan 2, 2020
Johnny Owens with a BFR Update
Johnny Owens comes back on the show to talk BFR, where Owens Recovery Science has gone since the first time on the show (spoiler alert it's exploded!)
What is now, new and the future of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Training.
To support our show, support our sponsors:
Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com NuStep: www.NuStep.com
Dec 18, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – LIVE from CSM #Unfiltered
Dec 17, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – A PT, OT and Exercise Scientist walk into a podcast @ Sacred Heart University
Dec 16, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – A PT in the ED asks the right questions with Naveed Shan
Dec 13, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – Oncology PT with Leslie Waltke
Dec 12, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – Out punching Parkinson’s Disease with Laura Beck
Dec 11, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – UFC Physical Therapist Heather Linden
Dec 10, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – David Putrino Part 2/2
Dec 9, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – David Putrino Part 1/2
Dec 6, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – Ellen Hillegass
Dec 5, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – Chris Johnson
Dec 4, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – Chad Cook & the Manip that brings you back from death
Chad Cook came on the show to talk about a paper that was submitted to a ... less than reputable journal.
The goal was to show that literally anything can get submitted and published when predatory journals are involved.
But what are the consequences short and long term?
Dec 3, 2019
TOP 12 Pack of 2019 – Access Earth
We talked to Access.Earth founder Matt McCann about the app he created.
It lets users rate and share the accessibility of locations around the world.
Using his first hand experience with having Cerebral Palsy Matthew set up Access Earth to help provide accessible information for everyone. Since then Matthew has presented at the UN and is part of the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission's Disability Advisory Committee.
The importance of accessibility information for everyday lifeThe rise of accessible tourismSmart cities helping to improve inclusionCSR and how companies can have lasting community impact
Dec 2, 2019
Research Review of AVERT from PEDro
Next up on the TOP 5 clinical trials from PEDRO is AVERT
Efficacy and safety of very early mobilisation within 24 h of stroke onset (AVERT): a randomised controlled trial.
You can find it in the lancet from July 2015, and the link to it is in the show notes of this episode.
We talk with Professor Julie Bernhardt is co-leader of The Florey's Stroke theme, and leads the AVERT Early Intervention Research Program.
The background for avert is:
Early mobilisation after stroke is thought to contribute to the effects of stroke-unit care; however, the intervention is poorly defined and not underpinned by strong evidence. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of frequent, higher dose, very early mobilisation with usual care after stroke.
Link for article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25892679
Link for video about AVERT: https://youtu.be/-P4fR04oRCc
Nov 30, 2019
Creating a regional student conclave with Hannah Cook & Kaitlyn Mital
Hannah Cook & Kaitlyn Mital are two students in a growing movement that are creating their own professional meetings. Costs of travel and conferences are high, especially on a student budget, PT students have taken it upon themselves to create their own conclaves.
We talked to them for the background on the process.
Nov 29, 2019
PDPM/PDGM Resource Guides with Ellen Strunk
PDPM and PDGM are giving PTs and PTA's stress. The Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapists, Home Health Section and the Section on Health Policy & Administration within the APTA got together to create resources for the profession.
Ellen Strunk came on to break it down for us.
Here are links to the resources mentioned in the show:
APTA PDPM website: http://www.apta.org/PDPM/
APTA PDGM website: http://www.apta.org/pdgm/
APTA website on Postacute Care Reform: http://www.apta.org/PostacuteCareReform/
Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy (AGPT) PDGM and PDPM website: https://geriatricspt.org/practice/payment-policy-and-advocacy.cfm?
Health Policy Administration- The Catalyst website
Webinars at https://www.aptahpa.org/events/event_list.aspPayment and Practice Resources at https://www.aptahpa.org/page/PracticeResources
Home Health section website: https://www.homehealthsection.org/
Nov 27, 2019
Research Review of FASHION UK from PEDro
PEDro stands for Physiotherapy Evidence Database,
It’s a free database of over 45,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.
All trials on PEDro are independently assessed for quality.
These quality ratings are used to quickly guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice.
PEDro is produced by the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and is hosted by Neuroscience Research Australia.
And did we mention… this is free?! Find PEDro at https://www.pedro.org.au/
Now To celebrate PEDro’s 20th birthday they’ve have identified the five most important randomised controlled trials in physiotherapy published in the last 5 years. These trials were nominated by PEDro us…
Nov 25, 2019
THE Ohio State University LIVE show Part 2
We went to THE Ohio State University Physical Therapy program and talked with great faculty and leadings students in this 2 part episode.
Episode 2 feature Paul Tadak & Kara Carpenter & Kristen Cook.
Nov 25, 2019
THE Ohio State University LIVE show Part 1
We went to THE Ohio State University Physical Therapy program and talked with great faculty and leadings students in this 2 part episode.
Episode 1 features Mike Martin, Kayla Harris and Morgan Alexander
Nov 20, 2019
Financial Independence with Physical Therapist Chris Mamula
We talked with Physical Therapist Chris Mamula who is somewhat of an expert on financial independence. Chris retired at 41 years old and now writes, podcasts and blogs about how you can do that too.
We covered:
What can PTs or other professionals do to achieve financial independence (FI) quickly.Why should you pursue FI even if (and especially if) you love your job.How can you reframe the idea of saving as sacrifice to viewing saving as security, options and freedom.What did my life look like while saving toward FI.Why retirement was the wrong goal for me and likely is for you as well.
Nov 18, 2019
Physical Therapy and the Special Olympics with Suzanne O’Neal
We talked with Physical Therapist Suzanne O'Neal. Suzanne is an assistant professor in the DPT program at Midwestern University and a neuro nerd and huge proponent of community service.
She's also a Clinical Director for Special Olympics Arizona.
In that role, she help's to coordinate free PT screenings for Special Olympic athletes at various state games.
We covered:
Why is community service so important? And why is it important to start fostering this belief in PT education? What are the Special Olympics FUNfitness PT screenings?Who is involved in the screenings? How did she get involved in Special Olympics?How can YOU get involved?
Nov 11, 2019
Inside the life of an NBA Physical Therapist with Matt Tuttle
We got to talk to Matt Tuttle one of the Physical Therapists for the Denver Nuggets. Topics we hit on were:
Pain Science EducationSleepWearablesLoad ManagementBlood Flow Restriction Training
And Matt referred to an episode of the BJSM podcast, here's that link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-cant-use-bad-data-to-guide-training-decisions-load/id330966919?i=1000448807259
We mentioned a great video Matt was featured in on Pain Science take a look at that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeIkkD-UlsE
Sponsors of the show:
Aureus Medical Staffing -
OwensRecoveryScience.com -
NUStep.com
RockTape.com -
Nov 8, 2019
How I Built This with PT Pintcast Creator Jimmy McKay
The 3rd part in a 3 part series recorded live at APTA's National Student Conclave we talk to... me. I mean, PT Pintcast creator Jimmy McKay.
How did a rock radio DJ become a Physical Therapist who then became a Physical Therapy podcaster? Take a listen to find out.
Nov 7, 2019
#TBT Scott Chesney – Motivation, Perspective and Anything is Possible
ThrowBackThursday we go back to 2016's National Student Conclave in Miami Florida where the keynote speaker was Scott Chesney. Scott tells his amazing story, the theme of his keynote address that anything is possible. He shares insight & words to live by, and the game changing wheels on his chair.
Scott's Bio:
Scott Chesney, a two-time world traveler and a navigator of life with paralysis for over two decades, has presented to over one million people in 38 countries.
After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Scott has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit. He has become a nationally and internationally recognized workshop and keynote presenter, and his positive and inspiring messages have changed countless lives. His insights have been coveted and applauded by Fortune 500 corporations, hospitals/rehab centers, associations, sports' teams, audiences at Th…
Nov 6, 2019
UPDATE: Physical Therapy faces an 8% payment cut from CMS with Ali Schoos & Theresa Marko
CMS has released a ruling that will reduce payment to Physical Therapists by 8% in the coming year.
We take stock on what this means now and in the future and what WE can do about it as a profession.
Nov 6, 2019
How He Built this with Josh D’Angelo of PT Day of Service
From APTA's National Student Conclave we talk with Josh D'Angelo about the things he's created in his PT career. Notably, PT Day of Service, Move Together and Movement X.
How did Josh go from an idea, to a full on worldwide movement... again and again?
Nov 5, 2019
How She Built This – The Movement Maestro
Recorded live from the APTA National Student Conclave with The Movement Maestro.
She is a Physical Therapist who flies around the world as an instructor for Rock Tape as well as her own Movement Courses... and the whole time she brings you along for the ride via her cell phone.
She’s grown her digital brand to more than 60,000 followers and she’s leveraged that to be able to create her own career... from scratch.
Oct 31, 2019
#TBT – Communication is Currency with Jimmy McKay
A few years ago I got the chance to give an "Ignite" talk at the APTA National Student Conclave.
A 5 min talk on one topic where your slides change on you automatically every 20 seconds... so you've gotta keep it QUICK and to the POINT!
I talked about how communication is currency, it has value and you need to treat is as such. Both directly with patients and with the public at large.
Oct 30, 2019
Research Episode! Cerebral Blood Flow during exercise with Timo Klein & Chris Askew
We talked with researchers Timo Klein and Chris Askew from the VasoActive Research Group about a recent publication in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise titled Cerebral Blood Flow during Interval and Continuous Exercise in Young and Old Men.
Link to paper here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30768552
Great insight into what happens to blood flow inside the brain when young men vs older men perform interval or continuous exercise. Implications for physical therapists working with older adults as well as what types of exercises should we be performing throughout the aging spectrum.
Oct 29, 2019
Getting inside the Home Health Section with Dee Kornetti
We look inside the Home Health Section of the APTA with president Dee Kornetti.
Website: https://www.homehealthsection.org/
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=B&UniqueKey=
Brochure: https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/HomeHealthSectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HomeHealthAPTA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomeHealthAPTA/
Oct 28, 2019
Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management with Karen Gibbs
We look into the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management with current president Karen Gibbs. We look into their Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as well as their clinical certifications.
Website: https://www.acewm.org/
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=K&UniqueKey=
Brochure: http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/ElectroSectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/womens_pt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APTAACEWM
Oct 25, 2019
APTA’s Private Practice section with Jerry Durham
We look into the Private Practice Section (PPS) of the APTA with member Jerry Durham. What goes into the section and most importantly, what can you get out of it as a member?
Website: https://ppsapta.org
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=E&UniqueKey=
Brochure: https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/PPSBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPS_APTA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrivatePracticeSection
Oct 24, 2019
Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with Carrie Pagliano
We look into the Women's Health Section of the APTA... or after a long awaited name change the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with current president Carrie Pagliano
Website: https://www.womenshealthapta.org/
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=M&UniqueKey=
Brochure: https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/WomensSectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/womens_pt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womens.health.PT
Oct 21, 2019
PT Proud in the APTA with Melissa Hoffman & Karla Bell
We talk to Melissa Hoffman and Karla Bell from the Health Policy and Administration sections PT Proud committee.
Website: https://www.ptproud.org/
Profile:http://www.apta.org/apta/components/public/componentprofile.aspx?navID=10737421970&compcode=Y
Brochure: https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/HealthPolicySectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ptproudapta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTProud/
Oct 17, 2019
APTA’s Health Policy and Administration AKA The Catalyst with Matt Mesibov
We look into the Health Policy and Administration section of the APTA. AKA The Catalyst with their President Matt Mesibov
Website: https://www.aptahpa.org/
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=Y&UniqueKey=
Brochure: http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/FederalSectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HPAAPTA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HPATheCatalyst/
Oct 16, 2019
Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy with Joe Donnelly
We look into the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy with their President Joe Donnelly.
Website: https://www.orthopt.org/
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=R&UniqueKey=
Brochure: https://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/OrthoSectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrthopaedicAPTA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrthopaedicAPTA/
Oct 15, 2019
APTA Section on Research with Julie Tilson
We look inside the APTA's Section on Research with Julie Tilson
Total Members: 4,344
Website: www.PTResearch.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ResearchAPTA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/researchsection/
Special Interest Groups
Biomechanics ResearchEarly Career ResearchersEvidence Based PracticeQualitative Research
Oct 14, 2019
Clinical Sports PT Webinar Series from Within Reach Health
We talked to Brynn Rooney and Kayla Epperson about a new Sports PT webinar series they're releasing this month that's focused at PT students and New Grads.
You can find the series here: https://www.withinreachhealth.com/current-programs-overview
This monthly webinar series is for student physical therapists looking to grow their knowledge and confidence in sports physical therapy. Over the course of twelve months, club members will learn about sport-specific physical therapy topics directly applicable to clinical practice. Each once-monthly webinar will blend didactic content with clinical cases and Q&A. Participants will gain membership to a private Facebook group for further networking and conversation.
Oct 10, 2019
The Non Clinical PT Meredith Castin
We talk with Meredith Castin, creator of TheNonClinicalPT.com is the #1 resource for PTs, OTs, SLPs, and assistants seeking non-clinical healthcare careers.
It was created by Meredith Castin, PT, DPT in 2017, and has grown from a simple reference page to a thriving community filled with inspiring, forward-thinking rehab professionals committed to improving healthcare.
Oct 9, 2019
Federal Section Spotlight with Mark Havran
We look into the Federal Section of the APTA with Mark Havran.
Website: http://federalpt.org/
Profile: http://aptaapps.apta.org/componentconnection/profile.aspx?compcode=R&UniqueKey=
Brochure: http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Chapters_and_Sections/Sections/FederalSectionBrochure.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FederalPT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Federal-Section-APTA-110186255743455/
Oct 8, 2019
Are you a Hybrid Physical Therapist? With Sarabeth Berk
Hybrid professionals are hiding among us, and Sarahbeth Berk is one of them! And... you might be too! After this episode, her website MoreThanMyTitle.com is where you should start crafting your hybrid identity.
Sarabeth is on a crusade to share this idea with the world.
She thinks it matters to the gig economy, millennials, freelancers, independent contractors, people in career transition, and people who work inside of big companies and wear multiple hats.
Recruiters should know how to look for hybrids, and managers should know how to train and retain them on their teams.
In today’s society, the most successful professionals don’t just do more than one thing. They blend and combine multiple professional identities together, making them more than their titles!
This is a career lesson in audio form, the profession of physical therapists needs more hybrids!
Oct 7, 2019
Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy spotlight with Steve Morris
We spotlight the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy with Dr. Steve Morris from Wingate University.
Current Member: 1,407
Website: http://www.oncologypt.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aptaoncologypt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyofOncPT
Journal: https://journals.lww.com/rehabonc/pages/default.aspx
Oct 3, 2019
Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Spotlight with Cathy Ciolek
PT month spotlight turns to the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapists with VP Cathy Ciolek.
Current members: 5,549
Website: http://www.geriatricspt.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/APTA_Geriatrics
Journal: https://journals.lww.com/jgpt/pages/default.aspx
Oct 2, 2019
The 411 on #Travel PT with Jared Casazza
We get the inside scoop on #TravelPT from Jared Casazza from Fifth Wheel PT - fifthwheelpt.com.
Jared will be presenting at APTA's NSC in New Mexico this October on the topic so we went inside his presentation for a sneak peek.
Oct 1, 2019
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section Spotlight with Pam Bartlo
During PT month we are highlighting each section of the APTA. We start with the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary section with VP Pam Bartlo.
Current members: 1,612
Website: https://www.cardiopt.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aptacvp?lang=en
Journal: https://journals.lww.com/cptj/pages/default.aspx
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cardiopulmonary-physical-therapy-journal-cardiopulmonary/id1193694143
Sep 30, 2019
National Student Conclave Preview with Kyle Stapleton & Rachel Granzow
We talked to Kyle Stapleton and Rachel Granzow, two PT students heading to the National Student Conclave this year in Albuquerque New Mexico.
We walk you through the programming and social events you can't miss this year.
Website for the conference: http://www.apta.org/nsc/
Programming Overview: http://www.apta.org/NSC/Programming/
Registration: http://www.apta.org/NSC/Registration/
Sep 27, 2019
The National Youth Sports Strategy from HHS with Kara Gainer & Hadiya Green Guerrero from the APTA
HHS released its National Youth Sports Strategy. APTA worked with members to submit comments to HHS on its initial youth sports participation request for information as well as the draft youth sports strategy released over the summer.
We talked to Kara Gainer & Hadiya Green Guerrero from APTA about:
What the strategy is.
How the APTA was able to comment on it before it came out.
And how YOU can help implement it with your patients and community.
Take a look at the full document here: http://health.gov/paguidelines/youth-sports-strategy
Sep 26, 2019
#TBT Does Hurt Equal Harm? Understanding pain w/ Kory Zimney.
We go WAY back on #TBT with episode #36 that featured Kory Zimney. Recorded live at National Student Conclave in Omaha Nebraska when Kory presented and asked "Does Hurt Equal Harm?"
We had to know the answer and now you can to.
Sep 25, 2019
Patellofemoral Pain CPG from JOSPT with Rich Willy
Rich Willy is the lead author on a new CPG for Patellafemoral Pain from JOSPT. You can get it open access here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2019.0302
pRich gives us the overview of the CPG
Sep 24, 2019
How to prevent falls with MDs + PTs. GAPcare (Geriatric Acute and Post-Acute Fall Prevention Intervention) with Dr. Liz Goldberg MD
Liz Goldberg, MD, ScM is a practicing emergency medicine physician and an NIH-funded researcher on fall prevention. She is passionate about improving the care of older adults who seek acute care. Her GAPcare (The Geriatric Acute and Post-Acute Fall Prevention Intervention) study brings together health professionals - physical therapists, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses - to work together to prevent recurrent falls in older adults who present to the emergency department. Her newest research, GAPcare II, leverages sensors in the Apple Watch to obtain at-home measures of gait and function in older adults.
How to build multidisciplinary teams that work together in the emergency department
The anatomy/core of a brief PT intervention to prevent recurrent falls in emergency department patients
Why your (PT) skills are essential in the EDs of tomorrow
Dr Goldberg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emupdate
Sep 23, 2019
From idea to product – Behind MOBO with Jay Dicharry
Jay Dicharry comes back on the show to talk about a product he just released called a MOBO board. Which focuses on concepts of strength training the foot in athletes.
Take a look or get yours here MOBO and for YOU (yes you!) get 10% off with promo code: PTPINTCAST10 (all caps) ;-) you're welcome!
Jay's Website
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReboundPhysio
Sep 19, 2019
#TBT Pain Perception with Steve George over a Boddingtons Ale
We talked to Duke's Steve George about Pain Perception over a Boddingtons Ale in 2016 and wanted to bring it back up again because of his insight during Pain Awareness Month.
Sep 18, 2019
Falls Prevention Awareness Day with NCOA’s Kathleen Cameron
The National Council on Aging's Senior Director Kathleen Cameron talks Falls Prevention Awareness Day. The NCOA has tools and resources available and tries to educate the public about how to prevent falls each year on the first day of... Fall.
This year it's September 23rd.
Find the NCOA's resources here: https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/falls-prevention/falls-prevention-awareness-day/?utm_source=ncoa&utm_medium=homepage
This was originally aired on another podcast that Pintcast host Jimmy McKay produces - FOXcast PT. But we thought the content was so great we wanted to share it again.
Sep 16, 2019
Behavior Change for treating those in Pain with Jason Silvernail
Great insightful conversation with Jason Silvernail about treating those in pain with communication. But more HOW we approach those people and where treating them might fall short on the provider end.
Show as always brought to you by Aureus the leaders in #TravelPT www.AureusMedical.com
Sep 12, 2019
#TBT The Great Now What? With Stroke Survivor Maggie Whittum
We talked to Maggie in March of 2019 when she was working on her documentary, "The Great Now What?" about her journey as a stroke survivor.
Maggie talks about the things she's lost, a fiancee, a job, freedom.
And the things she's gained, chronic pain, a new outlet for her art the chance to share a message.
Sep 11, 2019
The Top 5 things PTs should know about Pain with Jarod Hall
We talked with PT Jarod Hall who loves talking and teaching other clinicians about pain.
We threw out the challenge to Jarod and asked him to give us the Top 5 things EVERY PT should know about Pain and here's his list.
Find Jarod online:
On Twitter: @Jarod_Hall
On Instagram: @drjarodhalldpt
Sep 9, 2019
Choose a number from 0-10 that best describes your pain with Ben Cormack
We talked with London Physio Ben Cormack about pain and the visual analog scale and how patients reporting of pain can actually be an indication of other factors.
We talk about pain, treatment methods and the biopsychosocial model.
Ben is a musculoskeletal therapist with a clinical background in sports therapy, rehabilitation, pain science & exercise stretching back 15 years. He specializes in a movement & exercise based approach with a strong education component and patient centered focus.
Ben is a popular international presenter who has delivered conferences presentations and courses all over the world.
He's a co-host on the Clinical Thinker Podcast
Website here
On Twitter @CorKinetic
Sep 5, 2019
The interrelationship between sleep and fatigue, cognition, and pain with Katie Siengsukon, PT, Ph.D
Katie Siengsukon is a Physical Therapist and researcher at the Kansas University Medical Center where she is the director of the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Laboratory.
Her line of research seeks to understand how sleep impacts function, learning, and overall health particularly with aging and in those with neurological conditions. She possesses a clinical background in outpatient physical therapy treating individuals with musculoskeletal and neurologic injury.
Her passion as a PT is helping people sleep better.
On twitter @KatieSleepPT
Find her bio here
Sep 3, 2019
Ouchie! The APP for treating people with chronic pain
The Ouchie app allows those living with chronic pain to take control of their pain through sound data driven ideas & social support.
We talked to Rachel Trobman the founder of Ouchie about what it can do with the relationship between a patient their chronic pain and their PT.
Ouchie allows patients to track their pain, connect with others experiencing similar symptoms, learn and use evidence based interventions like meditation and exercise and earn actual prizes by interacting and using the app!
And as a Physical Therapist you can be reimbursed for having your patients use it while you monitor their progress.
www.Ouchie.com
On twitter @Ouchie
Aug 30, 2019
PT in Kenya with @OngwenMartin
Jimmy talked with Ongwen Martin from his home in Nairobi Kenya. Ongwen talked about what PT looks like in Kenya, what tools he uses to stay up to date on the profession and what he hopes is the future of PT in his country.
The show is brewed by Aureus Medical Staffing the leaders in #Travel PT.Want to travel the country and be a PT? Talk to Aureus here.
We wanted to say thanks to them for helping to support the show.
Aug 12, 2019
PT in the ED preventing catastrophe by asking questions with Naveed Shan
We saw a patient case shared by Naveed Shan and the ramifications of him NOT asking some simple questions could have lead to a patient's death.
But fortunately for everyone involved Naveed is a PT who keeps asking questions when things just don't seem right.
Take a listen to his clinical case that happened where Naveed works, in the Emergency Department at Banner Health in Phoenix Arizona.
Aug 8, 2019
#TBT Adam Meakins on Manual Therapy
The name Adam Meakins always causes a stir in the profession of Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy for us Yanks). We caught up with Adam last year at this time and wanted to bring back his thoughts on manual therapy. At the time that was the topic of discussion on the social media platforms and true to form Adam didn't hold back.
A year later Adam is actually facing some increased scrutiny from his UK governing body about his word selection on social media.
We hope for a great outcome where everyone wins in this situation.
Aug 7, 2019
The State of Rehab Therapy with WebPT’s Heidi Jannenga
WEB PT released it's 3rd annual "State of Rehab Therapy" insight. A 30+ page deep dive into statistics and insights from more than 6,000 responses across the profession.
We caught up with Heidi and looked at the responses and trends that stood out from their report.
Download the report for free here
Aug 6, 2019
NPTE Structure & Scoring with Will Crane from PTFinalExam.com
Download free NPTE Flashcards: https://aureusmedical.com/nptestudycast.aspx
Aug 5, 2019
Ageism, Mental Health and BPPV OH MY! With Kathy Shirley
We talked with Kathy Shirley who's been a PT for 38 YEARS! She's seen trends in PT come and go... and come back again. We talked about incorporating mental health coaching in her practice, how we might be a part of ageism internally and why we need to focus on treating BPPV no matter where we practice.
The show is poured by Aureus Medical Staffing, if you want to jump into Travel PT find them at www.AureusMedical.com
Aug 3, 2019
APTA Payment Update – Medicare Proposed Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions Changes
Kara Gainer and Heather Smith of the APTA talk us through proposed changes in Medicare payment structures and an update on MIPS.
Jul 29, 2019
Bob Rowe, Jamie Dyson & Joe Donnelly from the Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium
We talked with Bob Rowe who is the Executive Director of Brooks IHL at Brooks Rehabilitation located in Jacksonville, FL. In addition to developing and managing the current and future residency/fellowship programs within Brooks Rehabilitation, he assists in coordinating and promoting professional development opportunities for the Brooks clinical staff.
Jamie Dyson has been an APTA member since 1988 and an FPTA member since 1992 when he moved to Florida from Boston. He received his BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and his T-DPT from A.T. Still University. He has worked at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) since moving to Florida in the level 1 trauma center. He was a rehabilitationsupervisor for 20 over the orthopedic, trauma and cardiac centers with a specialty in intensive care and burns and has recently taken the position of rehabilitation educator.
Joe Donnelly is a Clinical Professor and Director of Post-professional Education at Mercer University Depart…
Jul 25, 2019
#TBT – Physical Therapy & Genomics with Dr. Mary Elizabeth Parker
This is a #TBT episode from last year when we were live at the NEXT conference in Orlando Florida.
We talked to Mary Elizabeth Parker who is a clinical associate professor at the Texas State PT program.
We got into her presentation that year which talked about where the Physical Therapy profession comes into play on the topic of genomics.
Mary's Bio:
Jul 24, 2019
PTJ Editor In Chief Alan Jette from the Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium
Alan M. Jette, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, is Professor of Interprofessional Studies in the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences program and in the Department of Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute. He is also the editor-in-chief of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as well as the host of the PTJ podcast.
Dr. Jette is a physical therapist and an internationally recognized expert in the measurement of function and disability. He has developed numerous instruments that assess function and disability and has published numerous articles on these topics in the rehabilitation, geriatrics, and public health literature.
Over the past 30 years, Dr. Jette has received a total of 54 grants and fellowships from such agencies as National Institutes of Health (multiple divisions), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Arthritis Foundation.
He also currently directs the Boston Rehabilitation Outcomes Measurement Center, funded b…
Jul 24, 2019
Telehealth in the Tri-State – Preseason to Postseason PT Perspectives with Alan Lee
We talk with Alan Lee on Telehealth, where we are as a profession and where we're going (quickly).
Alan is a professor of physical therapy at Mount Saint Mary's University with a research interest in Telehealth. Alan maintains clinical practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego with dual board certifications in geriatrics and wound management.
Alan will be presenting, amongst others, on Telehealth at the Tri-State Physical Therapy conference on October 11-13 2019 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Ticket information can be found here
Jul 22, 2019
Wanna come to the Tri State PT conference in Las Vegas?
We talked to 2 SPTs about the Tri-State PT conference coming up on October 11-13th in Las Vegas! Juliette Dassinger and Shivani Suklikar break down what's going on in Vegas during the conference.
Important links!
Win your way into the conference here: https://contest.app.do/vegas
Information about the PTDOS Shoe Drive: https://empower.betherippl.com/rippl-sneaker-bag30411326
Register for the conference:California: https://staging-cpta.site-ym.com/page/TRI-StatePTConferenceArizona: https://aptaaz.org/events/2019/10/12/default-calendar/2019-fall-tri-state-conferenceNevada: https://www.nvapta.org/event/tristateconference
Jul 22, 2019
Raine Osborne & Bill McGehee from the Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium
We talked to Raine & Bill while at the Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium in Jacksonville Florida.
Raine is the Director of Research at Brooks Rehabilitation and Adjunct Faculty at the University of North Florida. He is also on faculty in the Brooks IHL Residency and Fellowship Program. He works to integrate clinical research and clinical practice, and doing what he can to help develop the next generation of clinical leaders.
Bill is the Program Director for the DPT program at the University of Florida. And serves the APTA as chair of the HoD Reference Committee for the 2020 HoD.
Jul 17, 2019
Creating community in & around your practice with PT Josh Funk of Rehab2Perform
We talked to Josh Funk and PT from Rehab2Perform about community and how he builds it in and around his clinic.
Jul 15, 2019
What to read to take your PT career to the next level with Brad Cooper, PT, MSPT, MBA, ATC
We talked with Brad Cooper who's been writing for the APTA for years now about a recent publication in APTA's Perspectives Magazine.
He gave 10 book titles that helped to shape his career and gave insight for each on what they brought to him.
Brad's Bio:
Brad is a nationally-recognized thought leader in the health and wellness industry. He is the author of four books, a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer and highly sought-after speaker.
Brad has been a lifelong student of, and catalyst for, optimal human performance. In his 20’s, he earned a Masters in Physical Therapy, which he used to treat patients across the spectrum of orthopedic/neurological diagnoses.
Then, in his 30’s, he earned an MBA, wrote three books, moved into a vice president of operations role and worked to expand upon his clinical leadership knowledge/understanding (while continuing to treat patients).
When Brad hit his 40’s, he became CEO of US Corporate Wellness, Co-founder…
Jul 12, 2019
What is clinical Informatics/Health Informatics w Stephanie Glick
We get to the bottom of what clinical informatics and health informatics is and why Physical Therapist Stephanie Glick decided to shift her focus to where there as a Non-Clinical PT!
Read more about Stephanie at the NonClincalPT.com here: https://thenonclinicalpt.com/clinical-informatics-specialist/
Jul 11, 2019
TBT – Graham Sessions Founders Interview w/ Steve, Drew & Patrick.
This throw back episode was recorded at the 10 year anniversary of the Graham Sessions - a small conference hosted by the APTA's Private Practice Section.
The setting is a small group (about 150 attendees) where there is only ONE rule. What's said there can leave, but you can't attribute any comment, quote or idea to a person.
The goal being that people can say what they want, without a filter and get ideas into the profession to start to change it from the inside.
It was recorded live in San Diego with Co-Host Karen Litzy of the Healthy, Wealthy, & Smart podcast
Listen to how this event got started from the founders of this super secret, possibly difficult to find, and definitely hard to explain Sessions for the 10th anniversary. We talk where we've been, where PT is headed, and the rules of Fight Club.
PT Pintcast proudly poured by Aureus Medical. Travel & direct hire opportunities nationwide.
Jul 10, 2019
Are you contributing to #Ageism? with Jackie Osborne from Brooks IHL
We were invited to the 4th annual Brooks IHL Scholarly Symposium in Jacksonville and got a chance to speak to Jackie Osborne who is part of their Geriatric Residency. We covered residency education, Ageism and a passion for documentation?!
Jul 8, 2019
#Unfiltered LIVE! @ CSM
We went LIVE! @ CSM with three friends of the show in a chance for them to present while @ CSM, but do it without the filter that many presentations have to pass through.
Megan Bellamy Brown of Mind the Mat
Cole Galloway of Go Baby Go!
and
Tim Fox of Fox Rehabilitation
Jul 4, 2019
#TBT with Meg Lowry creator of the Clock Yourself app
A TBT episode w Meg Lowry, creator of Clock Yourself, attained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2007 from the University of QLD, and her Master of Health Services Management from Griffith University in 2015.
She has worked at Ipswich General Hospital, RBWH, Mater Mothers Hospital, Redlands Public Hospital and Metro South Aged Care Assessment Team.
She has a breadth of experience in the sub-disciplines of acute cardiology, respiratory, gerontology, women’s health, outpatient and post-acute rehabilitation.
The Clock Yourself methodology was designed by Brisbane physiotherapist Meg Lowry of Next Step Physio.
Meg’s career goal is to tackle the undesirable conditions that we commonly associate with aging; dementia, falls, osteoporosis (and associated fractures), incontinence and prolapse.
Jul 1, 2019
# XChangeSA w APTA Student Assembly
PT Pintcast host Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT was asked by the APTA's Student Assembly to take part in a Twitter XChange.
He answered questions live about building your professional brand, communicating as a physical therapist and how and when to start learning your communication skills as a PT.
Jun 26, 2019
ACL injury & repeat injury in youth athletes with Eric & Elliot Greenburg
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Jun 24, 2019
USA Wheelchair Rugby Paralympian Chuck Aoki
We were thrilled to talk with USA Wheelchair Rugby Paralympian Chuck Aoki about the games, what being a Paralympian means to him, some insights of the game of Wheelchair Rugby and where the game and the Paralympics are headed
Jun 20, 2019
E-Stim Rap – Contraindications & Precautions
Download free study guides from Aureus Medical Staffing here: https://www.aureusmedical.com/nptestudycast.aspx
Jun 20, 2019
Cole Galloway & Andrina Sabet. Where’s GO Baby GOing next?
We talk to Cole Galloway and Andrina Sabet about whatever is on their mind. This time it's where Go Baby Go is and is going but also what's next in that space?
Jun 17, 2019
TelehealthPT from Down Under Trevor Russell & Dr. Nicole Hartley from University of Queensland
We sat down for a few beers with Trevor Russell & Dr. Nicole Hartley from University of Queensland and talked about their studies and work in the field of Telehealth in the profession of Physiotherapy
Jun 13, 2019
Survive the NPTE with our Top 10 list with PT Final Exam – Will Crane – #TBT Episode
We talk to Will Crane of PTFinalExam.com and he gives us his TOP TEN list on things to know for the NPTE.
Jun 9, 2019
Shoes for Kids at NEXT 2019 with Brad Thuringer
We talk with Brad Thuringer, a PTA educator from South Dakota who started a movement called Shoes 4 Kids that's not supported by the APTA. It began 14 years ago and has since donated more than 15,000 pairs of shoes to those who need them. He does this drive for new shoes around APTA's NEXT conference each year in that cities local community.
Jun 9, 2019
Non-Clinical PT spotlight – Program Administrator with Lauren Kealy
We talk to Lauren Kealy who's a Non-Clinical PT. She is a health care strategist... we get to figure out what THAT means and take a further look into the world of PTs working in non-clinical roles.
Check out her full article here: https://thenonclinicalpt.com/healthcare-strategist-lauren-kealy/ from www.TheNonclinicalPT.com
Jun 6, 2019
APTA NEXT Conference Chicago preview. W Northwestern Faculty & Students
We sat down to talk with a pair of Northwestern PTs and a current Northwestern SPT about all things CHICAGO! As we descend upon Chicago for the NEXT conference this June we asked locals where they'd drink, eat and visit if you had limited time in the Windy City.
Thanks to Kirsten Moisio, PT, PhD
Justin Drogos, PT, DPT, NCS
and
Katie McLeland, SPT
Jun 5, 2019
I Survived, Now What?! with Mary Massery
We talk with Mary Massery again about her course I Survived, Now What?!
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the relationship between chronic health conditions (pediatric & adult), atypical motor plans for
breathing and/or postural stability, and the development of secondary musculoskeletal deficits.
2. Screen for musculoskeletal abnormalities, inadequate core stabilization strategies and compensatory breathing
patterns that may contribute to the abnormal alignment of the rib cage, trunk and/or spine secondary to pediatric
and adult chronic health conditions.
3. Develop and demonstrate musculoskeletal mobilization and soft tissue techniques of the rib cage, trunk and
spine to correct or minimize these deformities.
4. Develop subsequent treatment plans for neuromuscular retraining that is focused on simultaneously optimizing
breathing, core stabilization and p
Jun 3, 2019
Telehealth physical therapy distilled with Rob Vining
We talk to Rob Vining who is a Telehealth PT leader. Rob has a podcast dedicated to the topic (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/telehealth-20-podcast/id1387212131) as well as a facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TelehealthPTs/?ref=share) that shares ideas and concepts on the topic within the profession.
May 30, 2019
Rethinking dynamic knee valgus & injury with Steve Dischiavi
We talk to Steve Dischiavi about a recent viewpoint he helped write in JOSPT on dynamic knee valgus and the relation to injury.
May 22, 2019
From PT to Non-Clinical PT. Ellen Bunn – Telehealth Program Manager
For more information about Ellen at The Non-Clinical PT here: https://thenonclinicalpt.com/clinical-program-manager/
May 21, 2019
Fight Medicine with NYU’s Arie Assouline
Loved talking with Arie Assouline from NYU on their upcoming FIGHT MEDICINE course. It'll be a 1-day CEU course on June 8th in NYC that will feature PTs MDs and other health care providers covering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries in combat athletes.
AND It'll feature MMA legend Randy Couture.
Details about the class here: https://www.highmarksce.com/nyumc/index.cfm?do=pln.viewActivity&activityCode=239-19
May 15, 2019
Scientific Poster Presentations. Why we’re doing it wrong and how to do it better.
Find the video that inspired this episode here: https://twitter.com/mikemorrison
May 13, 2019
Utica College LIVE!
We went back to Utica College in NY as part of a student conclave event with the NYPTA. 4 guests were set but we had a last min addition who brought the fire as always.
May 10, 2019
Fighting ALS with ESPN’s Jon Sciambi & Project Main Street
Get your Gala tickets here: http://projectmainst.org/tim-sheehy-gala-softball-classic/
May 8, 2019
PTJ Editor Alan Jette on precision Physical Therapy
May 6, 2019
Spotlight on Research: Translating Rotator Cuff-Related Research Into Practice
We talked with Lori Michner, Amee Seitz and Chuck Thigpen while at CSM in DC 2019. They had a presentation called "Spotlight on Research: Translating Rotator Cuff-Related Research Into Practice" so we talked to them just before they presented on the topic so you could hear their insights on shoulder care even if you weren't at CSM.
Apr 29, 2019
Fighting Parkinson’s Disease with her fists with Laura Beck
Laura Beck is a PT who uses interventions like jabs, right hooks and uppercuts to fight Parkinson's Disease. We look inside her ring to see what she sees. http://pinehurst.rsbaffiliate.com/
Apr 27, 2019
Limb Loss Awareness Month with PT Sam Kelokates
We talk Limb Loss Awareness Month with PT Sam Kelokates a PT with Fox Rehabilitation. What you can do as a PT to prevent Limb Loss in your patients, what the effects of Limb Loss and Limb Difference can do to individuals and some personal insights and stats of Limb Loss.
Follow Sam on twitter @5PhantomFingers
Apr 24, 2019
How to communicate science without sounding like an ass with David Putrino
David Putrino digs into two guys who were trying to communicate nutrition science on the Joe Rogan show. But they fell prey to many of the pitfalls that people wind up falling into when trying to talk about science in public. David breaks down what went wrong, and what could have gone right.
Apr 22, 2019
The QB Docs – PT + SC + QB
Drew and Dusty Kiel are former QBs and current PTs and SC pros! They have found a great way to combine all three of their passions and directly connect with their audience who are QB's who want to be better QB's!
They have their own podcast that can be heard here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-qb-docs-podcast/id1412198618
Their website is here: http://theqbdocs.com/
Apr 18, 2019
G, The Mayor of Manos – Rerelease from 2016
Originally released when Pintcast host Jimmy McKay was a 3rd year PT student in 2016. It recounts the story of meeting a boy with Muscular Dystrophy in an orphanage in Costa Rica. Knowing that a power wheelchair was: 1 - What he needed but 2 - Not something he'd ever get... without the support of PTs from around the world!
Jimmy has said "THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STORY I EVER TOLD! And what kept me from leaving the profession."
Apr 18, 2019
Wheelchair Seating & Mobility lessons with Jennith Bernstein
We talk with Permobil's Jennith Bernstein about the PT's role in Wheelchair Seating and Mobility.
Jimmy talks about one of the BIGGEST moments of his life and this podcast, when he was able to deliver a Permobil wheelchair to a boy in Costa Rica and how Permobil was able to make that happen.
Apr 11, 2019
#TBT – The Prehab Guys on PT & Social Media
We #TBT to this episode from 2018 with 66% of @ThePrehabGuys from 2018.
In this episode, Jimmy talks to Arash & Craig, two of the three Prehab Guys, as they stand at the edge of 100k followers on Instagram. The Prehab Guys (students out of USC) show you how to exercise...simply. They tell us about raising PT awareness, getting people to move, and long distance relationships. (Shout out to Michael Lau in China!) For their bios & episode highlights, click here. Check out their new website here. PT Pintcast proudly poured by Aureus Medical. Travel & direct hire opportunities nationwide.
Apr 10, 2019
Happy Biomechanics Day! With Irene Davis & Cara Lewis.
Apr 8, 2019
LIVE @ Elon University NCPTA! Part 2
Wanna thank Brooks rehabilitation there institute of higher learning for sponsoring the show. Residency and fellowship opportunities is what they offer check them out at Brooks, IHL dot org. Also hosting their fourth annual scholarly symposium that's going on June twenty second in Jacksonville, Florida information about the symposium can be found at Brooks. I h l dot org. Keynote presentation this year by the editor of p t j Allan jetty. I'll be on hand doing some talks and some live podcasting looking for C E U's into expand your knowledge base. Look, no further than Brooks, IHL dot org. Was lucky enough to be invited to the North Carolina physical Therapy Association annual conference students put this programming on himself. Last year was Duke got a chance to be there and this year at Elon university. So actually break this up into two parts it was a little longer. Listen to a couple of interviews. Listen to our first two interviews in part one. And we'll follow it up with two hundr…
Apr 8, 2019
LIVE @ Elon University NCPTA! Part 1
Wanna thank Brooks rehabilitation there institute of higher learning for sponsoring the show. Residency and fellowship opportunities is what they offer check them out at Brooks, IHL dot org. Also hosting their fourth annual scholarly symposium that's going on June twenty second in Jacksonville, Florida information about the symposium can be found at Brooks H, L dot org. Keynote presentation this year by the editor of p t j Allan jetty. I'll be on hand doing some talks and some live podcasting looking for C E us into expand your knowledge base. Look, no further than Brooks, IHL dot org. Was lucky enough to be invited to the North Carolina physical Therapy Association. They're like annual conference students put this programming on himself. Last year was at Duke got a chance to be there and this year at Elon university. So we'll actually break this up into a two parter since it was a little longer. Listen to a couple of interviews. Listen to our first two interviews in part one. And we'l…
Apr 4, 2019
Rehabilitation Innovations with David Putrino – Part 2
I sat down for IPA's and …. Beer Cheese (which if you haven’t had that yet. you SHOULD) at earls beer and cheese on the UES in NYC
I came across David, and what stood out was all of these COOL projects he was working on AND his weird (and i say that nicely) job title. director of rehab innovation for Mt Sinai hospital.
I was PUMPED that #1 there was a position like that and #2 a PT had it!
But here’s the thing, once we got to talking… we just kept finding story after story.
about how research and academics really work, from a guy who navigated them, how research and tech come together, and where it falls short of the buzz feed articles that you read online.
But we also talked about remarkable success he’s had & what’s coming next which you need to hear.
Apr 4, 2019
Rehabilitation Innovations with David Putrino – Part 1
I sat down for IPA's and …. Beer Cheese (which if you haven’t had that yet. you SHOULD) at earls beer and cheese on the UES in NYC
I came across David, and what stood out was all of these COOL projects he was working on AND his weird (and i say that nicely) job title. director of rehab innovation for Mt Sinai hospital.
I was PUMPED that #1 there was a position like that and #2 a PT had it!
But here’s the thing, once we got to talking… we just kept finding story after story.
about how research and academics really work, from a guy who navigated them, how research and tech come together, and where it falls short of the buzz feed articles that you read online.
But we also talked about remarkable success he’s had & what’s coming next which you need to hear.
Apr 1, 2019
Effectiveness of Later Stage Exercise after TKR
In this episode we swap podcast feeds in order to confuse the crap out of you and see if anyone reads the show notes. Hint: Take a look at the release date. For real, listen to the episode though. More info at https://www.ptpintcast.com
Mar 25, 2019
What are PT students ACTUALLY thinking? LIVE from NC Student Conclave!
Transcript
I want to thank the state of North Carolina for inviting us to their student conclave the nice gathering of students at Elon university this past weekend full day of conference program actually organized by the students themselves. We got to town before had ourselves a PT pub night decided to bring the microphone to the bar. And we asked students from schools all across North Carolina. The same three questions to get some insight into what students are thinking before they go on a clinical Felicien three questions were what's one thing. They're going to do to prepare for clinical affiliation. What's one thing that they're really really looking forward to and one thing that they're really scared about goal is to get some students inside about each other. And maybe some CI's out there to learn what's going on inside the head of those students before they get to clinic. The first round is brought to you by Owens recovery. Science a single source for PT looking for certificatio…
Mar 21, 2019
Physical Therapist and Pro LAX Athlete Drew Simoneau
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Mar 19, 2019
F*CK INSURANCE! A book by Danny Matta
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Before we get started. If you're in the state of North Carolina, we're headed to North Carolina State student conclave all these dudes getting together Elon university. If you're out there, make sure to say, hi, always great to have this guy on the show. Danny comes on the program. Dude wrote a book we get into what it's called. It's an explicit title. Very naughty. We may get to play with the belief out button. A few times in this episode. And just so you know, we mentioned at during the episode how to win it or give it away copies of his book plus a chance to get a one on one phone call. If you're thinking about jumping into biz PT opened a cash practice much like Danny and the people he works with. So stay tuned info to win that book in the consultation. Call all in the episode first round is brought to you by Owens recovery. Science a single source for PT's looking for certification in personalized blood flow restriction rehabilitation training, Johnny and his team. The…
Mar 14, 2019
Do you want to know the truth? With Erik Meira
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Do you wanna know the truth or do you want to have been right? And the best way to do. That is to continuously ask yourself what other explanations, you could find for anything that you believe how else could you see the world or see a particular thing that that you're witnessing. You know, whether it's in the clinic, and you're watching the the results of an intervention. How are all the ways you can explain those results and be as crazy as you want? I mean, the whole idea there is, you know, it's okay to be thinking and just to be throwing ideas out because a lot of times, you'll some across something that all of a sudden that actually is more likely, and that would change the way I would use this intervention. Keep things thinking. No stranger to show as guest today is Eric Mera. Eric was one of our very first guest. When we started this crazy show back in two thousand fifteen. He's also got his own show called PT inquest. We talk about that what goes into us programming…
Mar 11, 2019
The Great Now What?! With Maggie Whittum: Stroke Survivor
Maggie Whittum is re-emerging into life as an artist, after having suffered a massive stroke in December 2014 at age 33. She performs with Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver, which exclusively casts actors with disabilities. Previous theatre directing and producing credits include All in the Timing, The Zoo Story, Into the Woods and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She has directed and performed in Scotland, Colorado, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Beijing and throughout Canada. She also assistant directed under Tony award-winner Rebecca Taichman at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ, where she was named the Charles Evans Fellow (2012). Commercial acting credits include MapQuest, Samsung and Starz/Encore. Maggie is a graduate of Colorado College.
Mar 4, 2019
Ethical Practice, Classroom to Clinic & Finding your own Career Path LIVE from Quinnipiac
Excited to be invited to Quinnipiac university to talk with faculty, Chair Katherine Harris, Professors Duane Scotti and Jay Meyerson and second year student Courtney Kent. We talked ethical practice, how to bring knowledge from class room to clinic and how to make your own career path.
Then we went and hand a bunch of beers.
Feb 27, 2019
Coast to Coast #RideForParalysis w Janne Kouri
We last caught up with Janne on episode 270 (link below). This time... he's going to do something even bigger than opening facilities across the country (and now around the world!) for those 6 million Americans living with paralysis.
Wait until you hear what he's doing now!
Follow his journey and help him reach his fundraising goal here: https://www.nextstepfitness.org/
On Twitter here: @NextStepLA
https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/07/03/207-janne-kouri-whats-next-step-after-spinal-cord-injury/
Feb 25, 2019
A PT + A Contractor, making spaces accessible for all.
Katherine Franklin didn't have to look far for a partner to help people create accessible homes and businesses, she paired up with her husband Stevo. Katherine is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. One of Katie's greatest joys is helping her patients regain their independence after life's curve balls. Stevo brings a wealth of insight as a general contractor in the areas of new home construction, renovations, additions, and commercial design. Their company, La Fe Consulting, works in the San Antonio area right now.
Feb 18, 2019
A PT, OT and Exercise Scientist walk into a case study LIVE from Sacred Heart
What would happen if a PT and OT and an Exercise Scientist all broke down the came case report? Well wonder no more! We went live at Sacred Heart's Physical Therapy program with PT Paul Ullucci, OT Sharon McCloskey, and Exercise Scientists Chris Tabor to break down two case report from all three professional angles. Then we went out and had beers.
Special thanks to Chris Petrosino
Feb 13, 2019
UFC Physical Therapist Heather Linden
We talked with Heather Linden the Physical Therapist for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. We talked about how her role was created and what it entails with these ultimate combat athletes. Jimmy needed to ask her what it's like to watch two of her patients hurt each other in the octagon and then be friends right after the bout is over.
Feb 6, 2019
The YELP for mobility – Access.Earth App with Matt McCann
We talked with Matt McCann who developed Access.Earth, an app that lets users help map the world of mobility. Users rate businesses, restaurants, hotels, anywhere someone with a mobility issue might go. But now this app let's them know ahead of time what they can expect. Is there a ramp? Stairs they can't navigate? Doors not wide enough? Access.Earth is going to chart the unknown.
Jan 29, 2019
#VitalsAreVital Heart Month with Cardio Pulmonary PT Ellen Hillegass
We kick off heart month with Ellen Hillegass a specialist in Cardio Pulmonary Physical Therapy. Ellen gives you the why and the what to do with your patients that you might be overlooking regarding their cardiac function.
Ellen Hillegass, EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR, FAPTA,is an experienced educator and clinician, and a dynamic teacher. She is an adjunct associate professor in the DPT program at Mercer University, Western Carolina University, and Touro University. Dr. Hillegass serves as president of Cardiopulmonary Specialists and is an instructor of continuing education programs across the country. She draws upon her expertise as a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist to create a clinically relevant classroom experience for her students. Dr. Hillegass is a Fellow of the APTA and has been active in the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section for many years as VP and Payment and Policy Chair. She has also been active and is a Fellow of the American Association…
Jan 22, 2019
Which way’s the wind blowing? PT + Climate Change?!
Rose Pignataro presented at the APTA's NEXT conference in 2018 on where Physical Therapy can effect climate change... we didn't understand how, so instead of reading about it, we just went and made her explain it to us. She brought some friends to help too.
When it was over it made sense to us.
From her presentation @ NEXT:
"It can be argued that climate change is currently the biggest threat to global health. As physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, it is important for us to recognize the repercussions of global warming on the incidence and severity of disease and disability as a component of health promotion, wellness, and rehabilitative outcomes. Although it is not currently common practice, PTs and PTAs have numerous opportunities to play a crucial role in environmental sustainability. This session will explore the value of our professional knowledge and skill in health assessment and advocacy; plans of care relative to environmental exposure; and the influence…
Jan 15, 2019
Oncology PT expert Dr. Leslie Waltke from “The Recovery Room” & Beyond
Dr. Leslie Waltke on the show again who brings a ton of knowledge in the are of Oncology Physical Therapy and the care of patients post-cancer treatment.
Cancer survivorship issues are now in the spotlight of research and cancer care. The number of cancer patients and survivors are growing at an astonishing pace. This has only highlighted the still present “cancer rehabilitation gap”: Oncology doctors and nurses don’t know enough about rehabilitation, and rehabilitation therapists don’t know enough about oncology. The result? The very patients that come to us for help, bear the brunt of our unawareness. They suffer more pain, more fatigue, more weakness and more loss than is necessary.
With the intent of pushing the quiet cancer rehabilitation evolution into a not so quiet revolution, the Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation was founded in 2016. By adding international collaboration and harnessing the power of social media and online education, the WCRA is driven to pull the worlds o…
Jan 8, 2019
Treating runners of all levels with Chris Johnson’s “Running on Resistance”
Jan 2, 2019
The manip that prevents death with Chad Cook
Chad cook is a professor at Duke University in the Department of Physical Therapy.
He's got a session at CSM this year in Washington DC called, "The Dark Side of PubMed: Predatory Journals."
Along with Lori Michener, Federico Pozzi and Julie Tilson they will cover the rise and power of predatory journals. He also told the #EPIC story of the creation, submission and publication of a paper on a manip that brought a patient back from the dead, after 5-years.
Catch that talk @ CSM, details here:
Title: "The Dark Side of PubMed: Predatory Journals."
Section: Section on Research
Co-Section: Academy of PT Education
Session Code: RE-1A-0411
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Room: 159AB
Dec 22, 2018
WTF does MIPS mean to ME? With the APTA’s Heather Smith
From the APTA's Heather Smith, we break down WTF MIPS is and what it means to YOU.
From ATPA.org - "MIPS is the first large-scale value-based payment model that will impact PTs—beginning January 1, 2019, some PTs in private practice are required to participate; others are able to do so by choice. The 3 types of participation are described below. For PTs who are eligible but not required to participate, participation will be a business decision in which they must weigh the benefits of earning incentives with the risk for penalties. APTA has created resources to help PTs navigate this program."
Find out more here: http://www.apta.org/MIPS/
Dec 21, 2018
Top 12 of 2018 – Getting the most from working with Tactical Athletes as a PT
Dec 20, 2018
Top 12 of 2018 – Genomics & Physical Therapy with Mary Elizabeth Parker
Dec 19, 2018
Top 12 of 2018 – @ThePrehabGuys & @TheMovementMaestro
From CSM 2018 in New Orleans, a pair of interviews rolled into 1 episode with @ThePrehabGuys & @TheMovementMaestro
Dec 18, 2018
Top 12 of 2018 – Kelly Starrett of Mobility WOD
Kelly Starrett of Mobility talked with us early in 2018 looking forward to trends in PT and fitness.
Dec 17, 2018
Top 12 of 2018 – Faculty Residency Program w Kyle Covington & CrossFit Twitter War w Julie Wiebe
This is 1 episode with two very different conversations.
First up is Duke Universities Kyle Covington talking about their innovative faculty residency program. Yes, going to school to become a professor in a PT program, it's a thing!
Kyle talks about the why's and how's of the program giving prospective students an idea of what the program is like just in case they might want to apply.
Next up is Julie Wiebe who talked about an interaction with @Crossfit on twitter. She was trying to build a bridge between the fitness organization and the PT profession. The interaction started when she reached out to let them know that "PeeRing" or Urine leakage while working out, shouldn't be celebrated. She wanted them to know it was an opportunity for a pelvic floor expert to help those who might leak with exercise.