Goal Getter - The AAP Physiotherapy Podcast

In this episode of Goal Getter, we explore the potential of physiotherapy as a first point of contact in primary care. Joined by Dr. Jordan Miller,  we dive into recent Canadian research on physiotherapy led primary care for low back, hip, and knee pain. Listen in as we discuss how embedding physiotherapists into family medicine teams improves health outcomes, reduces healthcare system costs, and eases doctor shortages.

Resources: Preparing PTs for Primary Care

Guest: Dr. Jordan Miller: Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s Health Sciences

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In this episode of Goal Getter, we explore the transformative power of team-based healthcare. Joined by Dr. Kerri Treherne and Diana Trifonova, co-chairs of the Coalition for Primary Health Care, we discuss the systemic barriers facing modern care teams, the shift toward patient-centred care models, and the crucial role that physiotherapists play in optimizing health outcomes within collaborative primary care networks.

Guests: Dr. Kerri Treherne and Diana Trifonova
Resources: https://cphcalberta.ca/

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In this episode of Goal Getter, we explore the crucial role of physiotherapy in cancer rehabilitation and oncology care. Join us as we dive into the ways that movement therapy helps patients navigate life-changing diagnoses and how the broader healthcare system is recognizing the distinct value physiotherapists bring to oncology teams and the patient journey.

Guest: Susan Bocchinfuso

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We’re kicking off Season 3 of Goal Getter by pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to become a physiotherapist. Go behind the scenes with physical therapy educators to explore the real-world pathway into the profession, demystify the admission process, and dive into how immersive clinical placements are shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Guests: Jacky Chow, Geoff Bostick, and Gabriella Abbud from the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta

Resources: Corbett Hall Physical Therapy Teaching Clinic | University of Alberta Department of Physical Therapy

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Discover how the unique collaboration between the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society and physiotherapy help patients heal through community.

Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society

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Physiotherapist Rebecca Margel joins us to pull back the curtain on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, discussing why these complex conditions are often misunderstood and how patients can advocate for themselves in a changing medical landscape.

Ehlers Danlos Society Healthcare Professionals Directory 

Better Mobility Lab at the University of Calgary

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Rebecca doesn’t work at Hypermobility Canada but instead continues to treat patients with hypermobility at Fix Physio in Brentwood, Calgary.

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From gardening to weightlifting, our hands are essential to everything we do. We explore practical strategies for preventing repetitive strain, the surprising role of wrist stretches, and how physiotherapy can keep you doing what you love.

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Discover how a dedicated team of physiotherapists in northern Alberta are leveraging movement and community to help individuals with Parkinson's move beyond their diagnosis.

Parkinson Association of Alberta
Parkinson Wellness Recovery | Delay the Diseases - Together We Can!

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Dr. Stephen Kwan joins us to discuss the challenges of surgical wait times and how innovative Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) are utilizing physiotherapists to streamline the path from injury to recovery.

Alberta Orthopaedic Society

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We dive into the often-overlooked world of pelvic health and explore how physiotherapy and innovative tools can help Albertans manage concerns, regain their strength, and return to the activities they love.

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