In this engaging conversation, Andy and Grace celebrate Grace's birthday and delve into themes of life balance, mentorship, and building rapport with clients. They discuss the importance of understanding clients' stories, coping mechanisms, and emotional responses to injuries. The duo emphasizes the significance of identifying clients' goals beyond just alleviating pain and the long-term value of treatment. They also explore assessing clients' training backgrounds and establishing confidence and flow during therapy sessions.

00:00 Celebrating Birthdays and Numerology
02:41 Finding Balance and Growth in Life
05:42 Establishing Rapport with Clients
08:30 Understanding Client Stories and Experiences
11:19 Exploring Coping Mechanisms and Responses to Injury
14:09 Identifying Goals and Motivations for Change
18:54 Navigating Injury Concerns and Client Expectations
21:42 Building Long-Term Value in Training Programs
23:43 Understanding Client Backgrounds and Training History
26:31 The Importance of Client Input in Assessments
29:27 Setting Goals and Managing Client Expectations
32:28 Creating a Positive Client Experience
35:34 Effective Communication and Flow in Evaluations

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In this episode, Andy and Grace discuss their experiences and lessons learned as new graduates in the field of physical therapy. They emphasize the importance of communication, understanding movement complexity, and developing effective frameworks for practice. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes and insights that aim to guide new professionals in their careers.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
01:47 Lessons for New Graduates
10:34 The Importance of Communication
18:13 Understanding Movement Complexity
27:51 Frameworks for Clinical Practice

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In this episode, Andy Fata-Chan and Grace Schwemmer introduce the Moment Education Podcast, focusing on the importance of mentorship, continuous education, and the challenges faced in the physical therapy profession. They share personal experiences, insights on effective communication, and the significance of creating value through podcasting. The conversation emphasizes the need for growth, both personally and professionally, and encourages listeners to seek opportunities for improvement in their careers.

00:00 Introduction to the Moment Education Podcast
01:05 Meet Grace Schwemmer: A Journey into Physical Therapy
02:22 Grace's Experience with Conventional Rehab
04:20 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning
05:54 Documenting the Journey: Sharing Knowledge
08:53 The Cookbook Approach to Learning
10:33 A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist
12:44 Continuous Education and Growth
15:09 Creating Value Through Podcasting
18:29 The Importance of Public Speaking and Communication
20:13 Burnout in the Physical Therapy Profession
23:03 Challenging the Status Quo in Healthcare
24:26 The Path to Continuous Improvement
25:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

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In this episode of the 'AHA' Moment Podcast, Andy Fata-Chan reflects on his personal journey through emotional growth, the importance of seeking help, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. He shares insights from his coaching experiences, the impact of family dynamics on his self-worth, and the significance of self-love. Through candid storytelling, Andy emphasizes the need for vulnerability and connection in navigating life's complexities.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection
02:57 Emotional Growth and Coaching Journey
05:55 The Importance of Seeking Help
09:10 Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges
11:48 Understanding Personal Relationships
15:04 Coping Mechanisms and Family Influence
17:51 Self-Discovery and Emotional Release
20:55 The Journey of Self-Love
24:05 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations

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In this episode of the Aha Moment Podcast, host Andy Fata-Chan interviews Quentin 'Q' Willey, the physical therapist and strength coach for UNC Football. They discuss Q's journey from being an athlete obsessed with physical culture to becoming a knowledgeable coach and therapist.

The conversation delves into the importance of research in training, the impact of the ATG method, and the role of manual therapy in treatment. Q shares insights on navigating complex patient cases, the balance of evidence and experience, and the significance of movement and self-efficacy in rehabilitation.

The episode concludes with a discussion on skepticism towards niche methods and the value of finding what works for each individual. In this conversation, Q Willey and Andy Fata-Chan delve into the complexities of rehabilitation and athletic training. They discuss the importance of building resilience through movement, the nuances of various rehabilitation techniques, and the role of uncertainty in the rehabilitation process.

They emphasize the significance of sports in personal development and the challenges faced by sports therapists in managing athletes' injuries. The conversation also highlights the importance of fundamentals in training and the need for effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

00:00 Introduction to Q Willey and His Journey
03:03 The Importance of Research in Training
06:02 Exploring the ATG Method and Its Impact
09:01 Transitioning to Physical Therapy and Coaching
12:00 Influential Figures in Q's Career
15:04 The Role of Manual Therapy in Treatment
18:05 Navigating Complex Patient Cases
20:48 The Balance of Evidence and Experience
24:06 Finding Value in Different Approaches
26:53 The Importance of Movement and Self-Efficacy
30:12 Skepticism Towards Niche Methods
32:57 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
38:57 Building Resilience Through Movement
40:27 The Nuances of Rehabilitation Techniques
41:20 Understanding Uncertainty in Rehabilitation
43:00 The Role of Sports in Personal Development
45:26 Embracing Uncertainty in Rehabilitation
46:31 The Complexity of Working with Athletes
51:04 A Day in the Life of a Sports Therapist
57:56 The Challenges of On-the-Fly Modifications
01:02:26 Current Trends in Athletic Training
01:07:43 The Importance of Fundamentals in Training

Quentin's links:
Q's Intstagram
Hamstring Rehab Protocol Program
Hybrid Athlete Program
Elite Athlete Program

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In this episode, our host Andy Fata-Chan welcomes Nick Rolnick, a personal trainer and physical therapist, to discuss various topics related to fitness, blood flow restriction training, and the importance of effective communication in education. Nick shares his journey into the world of blood flow restriction training, its applications, and the significance of understanding the science behind exercise.

The conversation also touches on public speaking skills, the importance of staying in one's lane in professional expertise, and the nuances of device features in blood flow restriction training. In this conversation, Nicholas Rolnick discusses the intricacies of blood flow restriction (BFR) training, emphasizing the importance of understanding device features, the journey into BFR research, and the significance of passion in public speaking.

He shares insights into muscle growth mechanisms, surprises encountered in BFR research, and the relationship between arterial stiffness and BFR. Rolnick encourages listeners to become students of BFR, highlighting the potential benefits of this training method in rehabilitation and performance optimization.

00:00 Introduction to Nick Rolnick
06:04 Exploring Blood Flow Restriction Training
11:49 The Importance of Staying in Your Lane
17:50 Public Speaking and Communication Skills
24:05 Definitive Applications of Blood Flow Restriction
31:49 Device Features in Blood Flow Restriction Training
34:22 Understanding BFR Device Features
36:12 The Journey into BFR Research
41:13 The Importance of Passion in Public Speaking
42:11 Diving Deep into Muscle Growth Mechanisms
45:16 Surprises in BFR Research
55:17 Exploring Arterial Stiffness and BFR
01:05:09 Becoming a Student of BFR

Nick's links:
Nick's Personal Instagram
The BFR Pros Instagram
The BFR Pros Website
Sports Grip Instagram
Sports Grip Website

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I was fortunate to meet Matt a few years ago and his work with plyometrics have completely changed the way I approach rehab. I've taken his course, done his programs, watched him present live, had him present live for our seminar, had him present to our mentorship, and now...he's on our podcast.

There are not a lot of people who understand dynamic movement as well as Matt and I'm so pumped for this episode because we covered so many different topics.

00:00 Introduction
01:08 How Matt became The Plyo Guy
03:02 From athlete to educator
09:42 The art of movement, comparing sensation vs. data
12:05 Evaluating movement through a subjective approach
18:04 Understanding dynamic movement patterns
27:23 Commonalities in elite jumpers
36:06 The importance of eccentric strength
39:27 Training people with hypermobility
43:16 The 10,000 landing rule
47:32 Break down of anticipation and landing mechanics
53:39 Tracking training volume

Instagram(personal): https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/
Instagram(business): https://www.instagram.com/plusplyos/
Website: https://www.plusplyos.com/

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Dr. Amy M. West, MD is a New York-based physician that specializes in sports medicine(non-surgical), physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is someone with a lot of skin in the game as a high level athlete herself. What I admire about her most is her passion in fitness and medicine. Instead of operating in silos, Dr. West is trying to bridge the gap between the two.

00:00 Introduction
02:58 Where her journey started in fitness and medicine
08:05 The impact of CrossFit has had on the health and fitness industry
19:45 What it looks like managing patients with a fitness forward approach
31:23 Navigating conversations with people that may be receptive to change
40:05 The role of the musculoskeletal system in longevity and overall health
50:33 Normalizing strength and performance training for females

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywestmd/
Northwell: https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/dr-amy-m-west-md-11382009

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It's been a long month but I promise we will get back on the podcast wagon.

A quick little episode on what we've been up to, why we decided to build out space, reflecting on one of the hardest months of my life, what my plan is moving forward, what I've already put into play, and finding your unique skillset.

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It's been a while and it's nobody's fault but mine. I'm glad to be back and we're kicking everything off with the first podcast by myself. We got a ton of questions when I put up a poll a few months ago.

I picked five questions to answer that I thought would yield some good dialogue:

Question #1: Why did you decide to pursue physical therapy?

Question #2: What to focus on as a new grad?

Question #3: How to not let fear of making mistakes limit your authenticity?

Question #4: Where do you hope to see Moment PT in the next 10 years?

Question #5: What do you hope your lasting legacy will be on Earth?

I hope you enjoy the dialogue and got a couple of 'AHA' moments from it. I can't wait to be more consistent on this form of content :)

References from this episode:

Noah Kagan on Tim Ferriss' Podcast and his book that I just finished 'Million Dollar Weekend'

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