Becoming a Great Physical Therapist (PT)

This episode, we had the opportunity to interview Shelbie Miller, PT, DPT, SCS! Shelbie works as a sports physical therapist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She is passionate about engaging in productive healthcare conversations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and approaching everything with a learners mindset. Shelbie launched The Rethinking Rehab Podcast in March of 2022. Her podcast is sponsored by our friends at CALU (Clinical Athlete - The Level Up Initiative). This podcast exists to give rehab professionals permission to change their mind by hearing others in the field share their own experience of rethinking things. Shelbie's Recommendations Courses: - Sloptimal Loading (Scott Morrison, @Physiopraxis, a great follow btw!) - EXOS, Performance Specialist - Clinic to Field (Concussion treatment & assessment - Bobby Jean Lee & Chelsea Ortega) - Neurodynamic Solutions (Michael Shacklock) Books: - Being Wrong (Kathryn Schulz) - Think Again (Adam Grant) - Calling Bullshit - Dream Teams (interprofessional care) Podcasts: - PTInquest - E3Rehab - Physionetwork - JOSPT Insights

This episode, we interviewed Dr. Zach Baker, PT, DPT. Zach went into his journey to being a part of Rehab 2 Perform. We also discussed how he has learned to be a mentor and to grow as such. Additionally, we covered how new grad physical therapists can navigate the financial side of being out of school. Financial Resources Dropped: @PersonalFinanceClub https://instagram.com/personalfinanceclub?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== @Thewhitecoatinvestor https://instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== Will Butler @simplyWillB https://instagram.com/simplywillb?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== Zach Baker IG: @Zdbaker30 https://instagram.com/zdbaker30?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==Dr.baker@rehab2perform.com

Dylan is a new grad DPT who is well versed within the strength and conditioning world. Dylan is highly involved within the Clinical Athlete and Level Up Initiative (CALU) community, he serves on the marketing team. Additionally, Dylan is working with Citizen Athletics, a very highly touted group of physical therapist that deliver high quality care. Within this episode we touch on: - How to utilize critical thinking with a new and simple framework. "What else could explain this?" - The great manual therapy debate - What Dylan has changed his mind about throughout the years as well as his struggles in PT school - Clinical growth strategies Make sure to follow Dylan on instagram @Dylancarmody.dpt or shoot him an email at Carmody.dylan@gmail.com. Be sure to follow our instagram @BGPT_Podcast for updates!

Joey and Ethan discuss what is to come in the future of the "Becoming a Great Physical Therapist" podcast! This show includes: - Life Updates - New Jobs - Continuing Education - Ethan's Running Adventures (Ultra Marathons) Keep Up With Ethan and Joey: @Mr.Kinesiology @jstew.the.spt

In this episode, we got to speak with DPT Steph (@dpt.steph on Instragram). She talked about her journey switching from outpatient orthopedics to the acute care setting. She talked about the vast skillset acute care physical therapists have and how they do more than just "walk patients". She discusses her methods of practicing, such as blocked practice for walking, or using her expertise as a movement therapist to see where a patient can improve, like a sit to stand. She debunks other myths, such as how early mobility in the hospital or emergency department, is contraindicated, and doing higher intensity exercises with patient on hemodialysis. We also discuss communication with patients in the hospital and our unique advantage as physical therapists. She also discusses her methods of creating PT related content. Lastly, she discussed how she navigated the harder times during physical therapy school.

Ep. 34: Starting A PT Running Business (Dr. Steve White) Steve White graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oklahoma University & is credentialed as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist as well as Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Steve Has been an avid runner since high school and has been a run coach for several years now. Additionally, Steve specializes in treating running relating injuries. Visit Steve's Website To Work With Him or Learn More. Follow Steve on Instagram! In this podcast we discuss: The path to entrepreneurship and what it is like owning a running-based physical therapy business. What physical therapists should know about treating runners. The common myths and mistakes when it comes to strength training for runners. How to grow as a clinician and learn from mentors. & more!

Kate Bochnewetch PT, DPT, CSCS is a Western NY based physical therapist and lifelong runner. She graduated from Nazareth College with her Bachelor’s of Science degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Kate is also an RRCA Run Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst. Her passion for working with runners has lead her to found The Running DPT LLC to pursue a career in performance based rehabilitation and run coaching, working with runners to improve performance, return to running after an injury, injury prevention, and much more. Kate provides personalized running and strength coaching for beginner and amateur runners to achieve their goals while minimizing risk for injury, as well as group strength coaching for runners who are new to strength training through her Strong Beginnings Group Program. Kate has a passion for helping runners find balance in their training, return to running after injury, become stronger, and find the joy in it all. In this episode, we discuss common myths surrounding strength training for runners, the journey from staff physical therapist to run coaching business owner, and Kate's process for consistently creating and posting content for instagram. You can find her on instagram: @the_running_dpt Work with Kait!

"What are other explanations for why this is occurring?" There are always other potential explanations, and we should be careful to deliver absolute certainty of most explanations. Chris Hughen is recent graduate & Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Sciences Center. Chris is very involved with the Clinical Athlete & Level Up community. He is well known for his deep insights regarding critical thinking and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. Chris is a cohost of the Adaptabilia podcast. Here are some books that Chris recommends regarding developing critical thinking skills: Being Wrong - Kathryn Schulz Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) - Carol Tavris Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman Think Again - Adam Grant

Greg Lehman, a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist as well as an avid skateboarder hops on the show to discuss movement optimism which he defines as recognizing the resiliency of humans. We discuss many movements such as knee valgus, spinal flexion + rotation, & pronation and how they are not as evil as many propose them to be. Additionally we cover why these movements are often not harmful and why universities and research make them out to be the perpetrator without a true base. Find Greg on Twitter: @GregLehman Take Greg's Reconciling Biomechanics Course

Stephanie Allen, PT, DPT, the cofounder of the Level Up Initiative jumps on the podcast to share some of her personal insight to growth as a young clinician and new grad physical therapist. She discusses what she learned during her time as a travel physical therapist and how that has shaped her today. Steph is deeply passionate about empowering younger individuals going through ACL rehabilitation and giving them the best care possible. We touch on the importance of taking objective strength measures as well as getting a feel for the patient's psyche when it comes to their injury. Connect with Steph on IG: @stephallen.dpt Learn more about the Level Up Initiative: @thelevelupinitiative

Joey & Ethan hash out their experiences at this years American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting! The 2022 conference took place in San Antonio at Henry B. Gonzales Convention center. Ethan and Joey discuss the findings from their favorite lectures such as using heart rate recovery, the benefits of exercising patients during hemodialysis, preventing injuries in runners, and more!

In this episode, we interviewed Angelo State University’s very own Dr. Kendra Nicks, COMT. We discussed how the brain and pain work together. We also discussed how we as physical therapists can impact the social aspect of the biopsychosocial model and those who are in a low socioeconomic status or those who can’t afford health care. We also discussed telehealth and how we can provide that care to those in more rural areas or for those who cannot get to healthcare as easily. Dr. Nicks also discussed how to build therapeutic alliance other than using manual therapy, such as body language, being present, and scripting. We also discussed how mental health affects physical health oh a physiological basis, from the nervous to the respiratory system and how our emotions affect pain. We also delve into why is low back pain the most common regarding chronic pain, rather than the wrist or other joints. Reach out: knicks@angelo.edu Book referenced at the end: “Painful Yarns” by Lorimer Moseley Another helpful book: "Transforming the Brain in Pain; Neuroplastic Transformation; Your brain on pain" by Michael H. Moskowitz, MD and Marla D. Golden, DO Authors referenced: Adrian Lowe, David butler, Rachel Zoffness

In this episode, Lindsay discusses the common misconceptions regarding pelvic health physical therapy. We discuss the positive societal implications in regards to increasing access to physical therapy through telehealth as well as open up on how PT is much more powerful than only addressing patient impairments. Women empowerment and how to integrate overall health education into physical therapy evaluations and treatment. Additionally, outstanding advice and education is given regarding incontinence for women during daily activities. We also find out if we all should be doing kegels!! Well I didn't ask about men, because I was a little embarrassed to ask because I'm not sure if that's even possible. (Sorry my fellow men.) Make sure to follow Lindsay on Instagram! (@LindsayDurandFitness)

In this episode, Joey & Ethan discuss their clinical rotation and what it was like working in the COVID ICU during their first clinical placement.

In this episode we discuss the importance of working with athletes before you even graduate PT school, the significance of learning your own superpowers as a student, how to learn from a clinical instructor that has a different philosophy than you, how to build your own coaching style, "selling" physical therapy, and much more! Make sure to give Nick a follow on Instagram! (@nickperugini.dpt) Give him an email at nperugini.dpt@gmail.com Read an incredible book recommended by Nick and the co-hosts, How To Win Friends & Influence People

Dr. Dan Ginader has grown a social media presence close to one million followers across his primary platforms of Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Ginader currently works as a physical therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a former Division 1 baseball player with the goal of using his skills as a PT and background of an athlete to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. We are able to dive into some of what his baseball career was like, while trying to seek acceptance to physical therapy school. Dr. Ginader is a big advocate for the profession of physical therapy and has found many opportunities through spreading accurate and helpful knowledge about physical therapy to the public. Through building his brand, working hard, and putting himself out there Dr. Ginader has been able to create revenue that is similar to his salary as a physical therapist. Dr. Ginader drops some incredible nuggets for physical therapy students or any healthcare professional looking to build their professional brand! Connect with Dr. Dan on TikTok: @Dr.Dan_dpt Instagram: @Dr.Dan_dpt Email: Dr.dandpt@gmail.com As always, be sure to let us know through Instagram what you guys thought of the show! Show: @tgpt_podcast Ethan: @Mr.Kinesiology Joey: @Jstew.the.spt.

In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Daniel Flowers, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD, who is an assistant professor at LSU-Health Sciences Center and a board certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. His journey started in high school as an active football player and power lifter, who injured his back and discovered physical therapy by being a patient himself. In college at Louisiana Tech, he majored in biology and went with physical therapy due to it fitting his lifestyle and work-life balance. After graduating, he attended Louisiana State University-Shreveport health sciences center (LSUSHSC) for his DPT. His aspirations for teaching came from doing his residency through LSUSHSC and being a TA. He breaks down professorship and the responsibilities, including teaching and research. He discusses his research in lower extremity pathology, knee osteoarthritis, and PT education research. Specifically, he talks about his dissertation on the effects of core stabilization and activation in the gait of those with knee OA and another study regarding stress physical therapy school students and grades. He also talks about his approach to teaching, and how being a good person matters along with being a good PT, how showing care towards patients matters, and help remind students why they are there. He also discusses work-life balance with his wife and 2 children and how he does it with scheduling and not spreading one’s self too thin. He imparts advice for students for down the road, like getting involved in research and mentoring other students. Finally, he gives advice on being on a clinical rotation and how to remember and apply everything one has learned in PT school, from anatomy to physiology to pathology to skills, as well as handling interpersonal conflict.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Cevan Smithson! He discussed his interest in exercise, with a BS in exercise science from Angelo State University. After working in the oil field, he returned to ASU, but this time for physical therapy school. He explains the benefits of resistance training, from increased bone mineral density to decreased mortality, as well as decreased mortality from cancer related issues. We also delve into the misconceptions about the geriatric population and ageism, such as modifying exercises prematurely. He also discusses how sedentary lifestyles can lead to bad effects, such as cardiovascular disease and weakness (especially functionally), that we attribute to aging. Instead, we must be loading our tissues for our benefit, and to recognize our own biases as physical therapists. We also discuss how pain can be managed and decreased while working functionally. We also discuss managing the mental side of pain as we age, especially with those for osteoporosis/osteopenia, or afraid of being on the floor. We must talk about the benefit of physical therapy treatment and educate them. Cevan also discusses the benefits of working with the geriatric population, from strength gains to building trust. Email: csmithson@wtrc.com IG: @cevansmithson

This episode is all about being a better communicator sprinkled in with talks on training! Dalton Laino is a physiotherapist, podcaster, and business owner near Ontario, Canada! Dalton is a firm believer that humans have the capacity to make the world a better place one kind interaction at a time. We dive into communication, asking better questions, finding a coach and speak on what makes a great physical therapist. Check out Dalton's Podcasts "The Weekly D Show" and "The PT CoffeeCast"! Follow Dalton's business the @MVMTPTs where awesome content is shared! Donate to Dalton's cause to raise money for a summer camp for kids who have cancer here: http://cosil.convio.net/site/TR?px=1060512&fr_id=1390&pg=personal