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For week 2 of PT Month, we’ve got Caity Bryson on the pod covering all things Mentorship. Caity leads our New Hire Mentorship program and studies this topic deeply. So, she’s the perfect guest to discuss why mentorship is important and how it benefits not only the clinicians involved, but how it filters down to providing the best care for our patients. 

 If you’re a new grad, listen in to hear why mentorship is important as you’re first starting your practice, and if you’re a seasoned clinician, listen in to hear how mentorship is valuable throughout your career! 

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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Rene Lawson is a dedicated Pelvic Health PT who speaks passionately about this topic and is excited to bring attention to this area for PT Month! 

Rene discusses common pelvic health issues she treats, the common challenges in treating this patient population, and how it relates to other orthopedic conditions we treat in PT. She talks about the importance of treating the whole patient and not get tunnel vision when treating this patient population, or really any other patient population. 

Give this podcast a listen if you’ve ever been curious about how PTs treat patients with Pelvic Health conditions! It’s a great introduction to glean a better understanding of how we can help this patient population. 

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In this Episode for PT month, Jessica Jordan, an Inpatient/Acute Care Physical Therapist, covers all the various areas a PT may cover in the hospital setting. She walks us through a day in the life of an inpatient PT, and all the other providers we encounter and work with in this setting. 

Jessica covers what PTs do in this setting, and the importance of our field in this arena to help patients get home safely. She also expresses how this field has changed over the last 20 years to update with the times and insurance demands. 

If you’re interested in acute care/inpatient PT, give this podcast a listen!!! 

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Continuing with PT month, we’ve got Miriam Bovich on our podcast today, the director of our Sports PT Residency Program, to discuss all about Sports Residencies. 

 She dives into what MedStar Health’s Sports Residency program entails, the benefits of doing a sports residency, and some tips for anyone looking or considering doing a Sports PT Residency. 

 If you have any questions about our Sports PT Residency, please contact Miriam for more information at: [email protected]. 

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John Brickley has been instrumental in the growth and journey of what is MedStar Health Physical Therapy. We’re excited to kick off PT Month, October, interviewing John Brickley to discuss what it means to “Be the Professional”. 

John defines the difference between being a clinician versus being the professional, and why it’s imperative we embrace growth in our profession given the constantly changing environment that is healthcare. 

John is passionate about this topic and has been at the forefront of leading and embracing changes in our network, so there’s no better person to bring on to lead our presence for PT Month. 

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Brigitte and Becca dive deep into the benefits of health and fitness for longevity and a fulfilling life as a woman in this world. In this episode, we cover all the positive things that happen when we prioritize health, and the health risks if we do not prioritize our health. We also reflect on the struggles women face in the world and how these barriers may limit someone from accessing movement. 

Give this episode a listen if you’re in need of some motivation to get going yourself, or to glean ideas on how to encourage others in your life to make health and fitness a priority. 

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Today on the podcast we’ve got Falls Prevention expert, Dionne Hawkins. She discusses a typical visit for a patient with balance concerns including strength testing and various objective measures used in the clinic. 

We discuss individuals at risk of falls and how to instill confidence in a patient with a fear of falling by means of exposure in the clinic to various balance challenges. Dionne also gives tips and tricks to help with in home safety to reduce risk of falling. 

Tune in if you’re interested in how to help reduce the risk of falling in your patients or have a friend or family member who is struggling with falls and would likely benefit from Physical Therapy! 

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Dr. Betram, who is a podiatrist, discusses all about expectations before and after foot or ankle surgery. He also educates us on all about flat foot reconstuction. Here’s the run down: 

• Typical post op course after a foot & ankle surgery 
• Post op pain control plan 
• Normal tissue healing 
• Peri Operative Nutrition Recs 
• Red flags for Dr. Bertram to not operate 
• Flat Foot reconstruction surgery both joint sparing and fusion 
• Expectations post op 
• When Dr. Bertram sends patients to PT pre and post op 

Tune in if you’re curious what goes through a surgeon’s mind when prepping someone for surgery and the ins and outs of flat foot reconstructive surgery. 

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Dr. Strong takes on the topic of Suicide Prevention today. 

She covers the importance of open communication and dialogue with regards to this topic, creating safe environments to speak about it, and not shaming someone for having thoughts of suicide. Dr. Strong speaks about identity and reframes how we can change our mindset on how we perceive difficult things we go through. Dr. Strong reviews red flags to help identify someone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide and how to help them find resources. 

We know this is a heavier topic, but we wanted to capitalize on having access to this medium and having the opportunity to have a conversation with an expert to help shed light on suicide prevention. 

 Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 

Call or text: 988 

Or Chat at 988lifeline.org 

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If you or someone you know is suffering from Long Covid, or you’re a clinician working with patients experiencing Long Covid, this is the podcast for you. Dr. Wisotzky  and Katy take cover a wide variety of topics in this podcast including: 

• What is considered Long Covid and how it affects our body 
• Diagnostic criteria for Long Covid 
• How common is it to get Long Covid 
• Symptoms associated with Long Covid and how long they typically last for 
• Treatments available and what a visit may look like inside a Covid Clinic 
• The plethora of disciplines involved in helping someone with Long Covid 
• Current research being conducted to study causes and treatments for Long Covid 

This is a very informational podcast and we hope you enjoy it! 

• For more information, please visit: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/covid-recovery-program 

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!