PT Abroad: A Discussion of International Healthcare, Physical Therapy and Research

Will, Eric and Nick indulge in conversation with special guest Dr. Steve Karas to gain a worldly perspective on PT, healthcare and making a difference in peoples lives.   Steve Karas, PT, DSc, CMPT, OCS, ATC is a faculty member at Chatham University where he teaches orthopedics and the spine, and maintains consistent clinical practice. He obtained his Physical Therapy Doctorate from Andrews University along with a certification from The North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). His current research includes grant-funded study of techniques and outcomes of thoracic spine manual therapy. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Karas is a member of the AAOMPT research committee & education special interest group, a reviewer for JMMT and MT, and has contributed to the content of the APTA OCS examination.   We covered the following topics in our live sit down with Dr. Karas: Karas journey from an ATC to a PT The best thing about Ireland? Guinness, obviously. Dr. Karas shares some other highlights about studying abroad in PT school The constructs of international healthcare through the eyes of a PT ICD10 medical codes (used to describe the medical diagnosis) can really get interesting in Australia Magpies, kangaroos, snakes, PT, healthcare education. 1 year in the outback in a nutshell We compare PT in the states to PT in Australia and the possible perception of what a PT stands for in both places Karas provides a PT message for people all over the globe (and offers a tactful apology if anyone’s offended) How to promote the right activity for every person Talking someone out of the “bone on bone” mindset Old an current literature that is driving Dr. Karas’ most recent spinal research The “bell curve” of patients that get better and why “The N of 1” is the most important stat a PT should know   For more information about Dr. Karas and to find quality evidence, follow Dr. Karas on Research gate @ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steve_Karas and look for his collaboration with continuing education courses.   If you enjoyed this podcast please share it! Our content can be accessed with the following links: The Knowbodies@twoknowbodies on twitter The Knowbodies Podcast@twoknowbodies on facebook