After a Summer away, the faculty at George Fox University are ready to play! What is the future of PT, you ask? You'll just have to listen in.

Dan and Tyler discuss leadership as it relates to improvements in the world of PT. Along with that, they mention: security leading to false hope, having the courage to "jump", books that have impacted Tyler the most, the role of fear in career choices, learning how to take actions on big ideas, putting your head down and working to create culture, developing our own brain trusts, and wisdom to know when change needs to happen.

Those that follow the crowd will get no further than the crowd. Those that walk alone will find themselves in places they never could have imagined. Are you ready for this insightful discussion between two powerhouse thinkers?! 

Books mentioned: Change or Die; Good to Great; Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Creativity Inc.

Join us for this insightful episode where Tyler is joined by Dr. Li-Zandré Philbrook and discuss everything from primary care to changing the status quo of what PT could look like in the next several years. Dr. Philbrook has a background heavy in manual therapy and orthopedics, but felt like something was missing. She now works alongside physicians, collaborating in patient care and changing the lives of her patients without touching them. She dives into what to do when your patients have “failed PT” as well as how to ask your patients the right questions to actually address their issue.

Reading, endless curiosity, and self-reflection are all huge factors in Dr. Philbrook’s practice, and have led her to a career in higher education to change the field as a whole. “It’s about elevating everyone so patient care is better.”

You don't want to miss this explosive episode, tackling all things health & wellness. Dr. Kim Eppen, DPT, PhD is on to discuss health and wellness and why it matters for our patients...and she leads and lives by what she preaches! She works with chronic health conditions, specifically pulmonary conditions. Clinical physical therapist and faculty member at University of Iowa and George Fox University, and avid cyclist and fitness enthusiast, Kim Eppen inspires those around her to live an active, full life. She doesn’t take a “my way or the highway approach” but does so with empathy. She’s truly interested in meeting people where they are, because not everybody values health the same way. 

Human connection and behavior change are two things Kim attributes to getting people their life back. Health is more than diet and exercise, and Kim emphasizes her holistic approach with her clients. She talks about breath, movement, and stress management, as well as her top tips for maintaining optimal health.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Change or Die - Book by Alan Deutschman

Breath - Book by James Nestor

This may be one of our best podcast episodes yet. Full of unexpected content, the original intent of this episodes was to take common treatment modalities utilized by physical therapists, expose their flaws and lack of evidentiary support, and offer more evidence based suggestions. What emerged was a rich dialogue between some of the best in the fields of neuroscience, evidence based practice (EBP), pain science and orthopedics, and innovative practice. Join Drs. Tyler Cuddeford, Andrew Meszaros (Chris P. Bacon), Jeff Houck, and Dan Kang in this round table discussion meant to push the boundaries of PT forward.

The first 18 minutes Dan discusses a patient case in low back pain - if you'd like to fast forward to get to the meat of the podcast. However, it was left in for a reason...

Enjoy!

Tyler is back to discuss footwear and injuries. Last week we discussed the composition of a shoe, and this week we tackle how much it matters. 

If injury is really just the body failing to adapt to stress put on it, does footwear actually matter? What about a firm versus soft midsole? Do flat feet require shoes with higher arches? How much should my patients increase their mileage to avoid injury? These topics and MORE on this episode of TME. 

JOSPT Running Issue - https://www.jospt.org/toc/jospt/44/10

Tyler goes back to his roots when he worked for Nike as a material consultant and footwear developer to discuss the construction of our everyday shoes. Footwear stability, energy losses, minimalist versus maximalist shoes, and so much more are discussed in this episode. Tune into our YouTube Channel to watch it with video recording (which you can do with any episode) because Tyler has a lot of things to show-and-tell!

Whether you're a PT, recreational athlete, Sneakerhead, or all of the above, this episode dives deep into the construction of footwear and sparks more questions as we go. Does the brand of shoe matter in performance? How much does footwear matter with injury and function? If you have questions to ask don't hesitate to get in touch through our channels!

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Another podcast you won't want to miss. Tyler and Jeff discuss the biggest mistake physical therapists make, along with core problems in physical therapy. They tackle topics that span pain, neuroscience, and behavior change, as well as shifts in patient management and mindset. Do we really need to "fix" people?

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http://www.hubermanlab.com/ 

Dr. Alison is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in all things running! She owns and operates Run the World PT (with her husband), is an innovator in training, and an avid runner herself. Listen as Mod and Tyler dissect current theories in running, whether or not footwear matters, and a new question...do eccentrics really exist? Get ready to learn and have your mind blown.

One of Tyler's most brilliant, and well-published friends, Dr. Andrew Meszaros, gives some fresh takes on neuroscience, anatomy, and debunks many misconceptions in the world of anatomy and human movement. You don't want to miss this conversation.

Andrew Meszaros has been a licensed physical therapist for more than 20 years, having worked in a variety of clinical settings. At the University of Iowa, he completed a PhD (1998) and NIH post-doctoral fellowship (1999) in the College of Medicine's Injury Prevention Research Center.

Meszaros came to George Fox from the University of Toledo Department of Neuroscience, where he taught DPT, PhD and MD student courses in gross anatomy, neuroscience, neuro-rehabilitation and biomechanics. His research examines the complex interactions that exist between sensory and motor pathways, to develop novel intervention strategies for a variety of human movement pathologies.

He is a Fulbright Scholar and recipient of several awards for excellence in teaching and professional service. In 2014-15, he received George Fox's Graduate Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching. Meszaros has served as manuscript reviewer for publications such as Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Neurophysiology, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

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Tyler talks with Ryan about best practice in the world of pediatric physical therapy, and how his recent research goes against current standard practice. Full of insight, wisdom, and optimism Dr. Jacobson is an engaging guest and is blazing the trail for new practice in pediatric PT.