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

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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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.

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