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💭“80% of patients that walk in an outpatient wound care center are venous stasis ulcers, and those are usually contributed by age, obesity, and some other factors.” - Dr. Scott Newton. 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Scott Newton, DPT, PT, OCS, CWS. Newton received his bachelor of science in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee at Memphis in 1991. In 1998, Newton founded Pulaski Ardmore Physical Therapy with his wife.  In 1999, he received specialty certification as a Wound Care Specialist.  In 2004, Scott received certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the APTA. In 2005, he received his doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Dr. Newton is a clinical associate with the American Academy of Wound Care Management and lectures on various topics pertaining to physical therapy and wound care.  Dr. Newton is an adjunct instructor at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, and Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee where he instructs on wound care. He has completed over 1,000 continuing education hours with an emphasis on orthopedics and wound care. 📚What will you learn: ▪️ Scott's story and career ▪️ Working as a wound care PT ▪️ Role of PT in wound care ▪️ The steps for wound care ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Scott's favorite resource of information:  https://www.sawcfall.com/ Shah B. J., Sheffield J. P., Fife E. C. Textbook of Chronic Wound Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis. 2018 McChesney C., Covey S., Huling J.  The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals. 📲Scott`s contact information: Email: scott@sn-invest.com 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/vuej8_vyCr8 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“Nobody cares, if they have tone or spasticity and it doesn’t bother them, usually patients don’t care. But function is the number one thing we need to improve.” - Dr. Darshil Patel. 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Darshil Patel, PT, DPT, Cert MDT. Darshil received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012. He has an extensive background in neurological and orthopedic conditions. Dr. Patel has practiced at the number 1 rehabilitation hospital in the US for the last 9 years. He has experience in Outpatient, Inpatient, and Day Rehab Settings. Darshil specializes in Spasticity, Spasms, Tone, Tremors, Ataxic, and Chronic pain. He is an expert in treating patients with neurological conditions including Stroke, Spinal Cord, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, and Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Patel uses the Pain Mechanism Classification System in order to appropriately classify the patient to provide treatment based on the principles of evidence-based research. He is also MDT certified. 📚What will you learn: ▪️ Darshil's story and career ▪️ Experience in different settings ▪️ Treating Stroke ▪️ MDT in neurological patients ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Darshil's favorite resource of information: Kolski, M. C.; O’Connor, A. A world of hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain. 2015. Butler, D. S. Explain Pain. 2003. https://www.sralab.org/ 📲Darshil`s contact information: Ig: https://www.instagram.com/dr_moveitmoveit/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/drmoveit/ 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/96fQsRwnUbs 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“They are fully trained in McKenzie, Mulligan or Maitland and they are still in these courses, the reason why they are still in these courses is because none of the techniques actually work all the time.” - David Sheer 👉🏻 Our guest is David Sheer, DPT, MOMT, FAAOMPT. David has been a practicing clinician for 42 years. He has specialized in manual therapy for the last 32 years earning a Masters’ Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is a Founding Fellow in the AAOMPT. David has taught a variety of courses in manual therapy including clinical rationale, spinal and extremity techniques, exercise, nutrition, and the neuroscience of pain. These courses include extensive psychomotor training. David has been a clinical instructor for Belmont University and UT Memphis, has trained therapists in Masters’ Degree Residency programs, and has created and taught Certificate of Manual Therapy curriculums. David is currently a clinical educator and clinician with STAR Physical Therapy in Tennessee. 📚What will you learn: ▪️ David's story and career ▪️ Changes in manual therapy over the years ▪️ Factors that influence manual therapy (nutrition, visceral problems, medications, brain and pain science) ▪️ Manual Therapy in current practice ▪️ Experience teaching courses ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎David's favorite resource of information: Barral, JP; Mercier P. Visceral Manipulation. 2005 📲David`s contact information: E-mail: david.sheer@starpt.com 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/0SDWUw8F6oY 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“Current evidence shows that 65% of running-related injuries are due to poor programming and poor training, so that means that 45% of the injuries are only related to actually a true weakness or true tightness.” - Chris Wolfe 👉🏻 Our guest is Chris Wolfe PT, Cert MDT, OCS.   Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Freed-Hardeman University in 2004 and went on to complete his Masters in Physical Therapy at the Medical College of Georgia in December of 2006. Chris has advanced training in manual therapy and is a McKenzie Certified Therapist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of spinal and extremity disorders.  He uses Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA) and new wearable dorsaVi technology to provide the highest level of functional and clinical assessments to direct his skilled treatment options. Chris currently owns and runs his private practice in order to provide a niche clinical environment and customized treatment options in a one-on-one setting.  He also serves as a guest lecturer and an adjunct professor in the Physical Therapy Department at Belmont University where he teaches in orthopedics and assists with clinical research projects. Chris has also pursued advanced training in treating the running athlete and multi-sport triathlete.  He shares the same passion as many of his patients and clients. He is also a  Boston Qualifier and an Ironman finisher and looks to continue with his endurance training and racing while assisting others to do the same as well. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Chris's story and career ▪️ Working with endurance athletes ▪️ The best approach for athletes ▪️ When to use or not some technique ▪️ Dealing with compensation patterns ▪️DorsalVi technology and video analysis ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Chris's favorite resource of information: https://chrisjohnsonpt.com/runnerszone-become-a-running-specialist/ https://www.running-physio.com/ https://anathletesbody.com/  https://www.t-nation.com/all-articles/authors/dan-john 📲Brian`s contact information: Website: https://www.wolfept.com/ 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/A1UcY_iKJgo 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“What I really appreciated about all the disciplines I learned, from a manual perspective, was that always went back to MOVEMENT” - Brian Yee 👉🏻Our guest is Brian Yee PT, DPT, MPhty, OCS, FAAOMPT. Brian owns two Master’s degrees in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1999 and the University of Queensland in 2003 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Evidence in Motion Institute since 2014. Dr. Brian is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Mercer University Physical Therapy involved in the Orthopedic Residency and Manual Therapy Fellowship curriculum. Brian is also on the teaching faculty with the leading international neurodynamics education and research groups (Neurodynamic Solutions founded by Michael Shacklock). Clinical specialties include injury-related motion analysis, manual therapy, neurodynamics, fascial manipulation, and dry needling. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist(OCS), Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), a Nike Golf 360 Performance Specialist, and a certified Movement Links Specialist (MLS). Brian is about to publish his first book about unresolved pain. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Brian's story and career ▪️Brian’s toolbox and experience ▪️Brian’s new book about unresolved pain ▪️How to deal with unresolved pain ▪️Clinical Reasoning ▪️Clinical view based on experience and knowledge ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Brian's favorite resource of information: Sueki, D. Brechter, J. Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinical Advisor. 2010 Butler, D. Moseley, L. Explain Pain. 2013 Shacklock, M. Clinical Neurodynamics: A New System of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment. 2005 Hall, T.M. Elvey, R.L. Nerve Trunk Pain: physical diagnosis and treatment. 1999 📲Brian`s contact information: Website: https://motionstability.com/ E-mail: brian@motionstability.com 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/z1zVchcFqeA 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“Working with Robin McKenzie was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The results that he achieved using simple movements and postures were so powerful that I began specializing in the McKenzie approach. 45 years later it still excites me” - Colin Davies 👉🏻Our guest is Colin Davies, PT Dip. MDT. He graduated in 1971, and become a clinical associate of Robin McKenzie, the founder of the Mckenzie Method of musculoskeletal assessment and treatment. Colin is a member of the teaching faculty of the McKenzie Institute since 1984, and he is an examiner for the McKenzie Institute Diploma Programme. Colin is also a Board of Trustee and Chairman of the McKenzie Institute. He has been in private practice since 1979. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Colin's story and career ▪️Experience of working with Robin McKenzie ▪️Changes in the McKenzie Method over the years ▪️Strengthening and the McKenzie Method ▪️Importance of clearing the spine ▪️Advice to students who starting MDT ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Colin's favorite resource of information: https://mckenzieinstitute.org/research/ Gillard, G.C., Reily C. H., Bell-Booth P.G., Flint M. H. The Influence of Mechanical Forces on the Glycosaminoglycan Content of the Rabbit Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon. Connective Tissue Research. 1979 Spratt K. F. Use of the Assessment–Diagnosis–Treatment–Outcomes Model to Improve Patient. MILITARY MEDICINE. 2013 📲Colin`s contact information: Mckenzie Institute: https://mckenzieinstitute.org/about-us/governance-and-management/colin-davies/  Website: http://www.colindavies.ca/ 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/R0WVS-8CZsA 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“I know I am in the right place, doing the right mobilization, in the right direction, with the right grade, while I am doing it. HOW? Symptom response, with symptom abolition.” - Jack Miller 💭“When you give the patient the locus of control, your trust factor just happens so much quicker and change only happens at the speed of trust.” - Jim Millard Our guests are Dr. Jack Miller, PT, MS, dip. MT and Jim Millard PT, MCLSC, DIP. MT, FCAMPT. 👉🏻Jack graduated in 1980 from the University of  Toronto. He then spent six years in Australia and New Zealand where he completed an advanced specialty Diploma of Manipulative Therapy in 1984, mentored directly by both Robin McKenzie and Brian Mulligan. He currently works as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist. He is also Co-Director of Key Clinical Skills and has developed distance learning Advanced Practice training. 👉🏻 Jim graduated in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1991. He also completed a Master`s degree in 2010 and a Post Professional Doctorate in MSK Management in 2013. Jim is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. He teaches post-graduate Physiotherapy courses in Canada and is an accredited teacher for the Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy. Jim has over 25 years of clinical experience and he is an owner at Body Mechanics in London Ontario. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Jack and Jim's story and career ▪About Mulligan ▪️Mulligan’s benefits ▪️Advantages of using Mulligan ▪️Clinical reasoning ▪️Building a therapeutic alliance ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Jack and Jim's favorite resource of information: https://bmulligan.com/ https://www.mulligancanada.com/ https://mwmusa.com/ Gifford, L. Aches and Pains. 2014 📲Jack and Jim`s contact information: Jim’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jim_millard/?hl=pt Jack’s Website: https://keyclinskills.ca/ Jack’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keyclinskills 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/wvrxmVr9T9w 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“That first introduction between mom and baby on the outside, and dad, is so VITAL, it is CRITICAL, nothing, eyedrops, checking weight, all of those things are not important as that FIRST HOUR.” - Kimberly Painter 👉🏻Our guest is Kimberly Painter, PT, LMT, CST-D.  Kimberly graduated in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1986. In 2002, Kimberly completed a Master`s degree in Natural Health from Clayton College. She started her CranioSacral Therapy journey in 1998 and has specialized in CST since that time. Nowadays, Kimberly works with all patient population, but especially with pregnant women, newborns, and children. She also facilitates healing through, Thai massage, manual lymphatic drainage, MFR, Gua sha, EFT, essential oils, homeopathic remedies, and lactation consulting. Kimberly is a presenter approved by the Upledger Institute. She has been working in healthcare for almost 30 years. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Kimberly's story and career ▪️Complementing clinical skills ▪️Kimberly’s journey as a CranioSacral therapist ▪️CranioSacral Therapy(CST) applied to conception and pregnancy ▪️The role of CST in labor, delivery, and postpartum. ▪️Combining traditional women’s health PT and CST ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Kimberly's favorite resource of information: https://birthpsychology.com/ Pert, C. B. Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine. 1999 https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/ Chamberlain, D. The Mind of Your Newborn Baby. 1998 Weinstein, D. A. Prenatal Development and Parents' Lived Experiences: How Early Events Shape Our Psychophysiology and Relationships. 2016 Upledger, J. E. Cell Talk: Transmitting Mind Into DNA. 2010 Lipton, B. H. The Biology of Belief. 2016 📲Kimberly`s contact information: Website: https://www.muscleworkschiro.com/ https://www.iahp.com/pages/search/index.php#result 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/-VKNquYfMtg 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“About the health care system in Canada: It doesn’t matter if you are Bill Gates or the person living under the bridge, there is ONE line up. 86% of people sitting on a spine surgery’s waiting room did NOT belong there.” - Jack Miller 👉🏻Our guest is Dr. Jack Miller, PT, MS, dip. MDT, dip. MT. Jack graduated in 1980 from the University of  Toronto. He then spent six years in Australia and New Zealand where he completed an advanced specialty Diploma of Manipulative Therapy in 1984, mentored directly by both Robin McKenzie and Brian Mulligan. When Jack returned to Canada, he completed a Masters of Clinical Science at Western University in 2008 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2011. Jack has been an executive member of the Orthopaedic Division of CPA and the President of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy. He currently works as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist. He is also Co-Director of Key Clinical Skills and has developed distance learning Advanced Practice training. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Jack's story and career ▪️What Advanced Practice Physiotherapy is ▪️The importance of Advanced Practice Physiotherapy ▪️Advanced Practice Physio around the world (UK, Australia, New Zeland, CA) ▪️The roles of Advanced Practice Physiotherapy ▪️How the training Advanced Practice Physio works 🔎Jack's favorite resource of information: Lewis, J. S., Cook, C. E., Hoffmann, T. C., & O’Sullivan, P.  The Elephant in the Room: Too Much Medicine in Musculoskeletal Practice. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2020. DOI:10.2519/jospt.2020.0601. 📲Jack`s contact information: Website: https://keyclinskills.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keyclinskills 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8oAsYvLksZc 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com

💭“Neutral presence is the ability to follow by trusting, that the client’s body and the tissue fully understand the history, the problem and the resources necessary to bring more harmony, more resilience and less conflict within the system.” - Joanna Haymore 👉🏻Our guest is Joanna Haymore, MS, OTR/L, CMT, CST-D. Joanna graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Masters in Occupational Therapy in 1994 and from the School of Body-Mind Centering, founded by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen in 1989. She became a licensed massage therapist in North Carolina in 2000. Joanna is on the UI staff as an instructor for Developing and Deepening Your CranioSacral Presence, DDCSP. She leads local groups and teaches Full Body Presence workshops and staffing support for the Healing from the Core curriculum. Currently, Joanna works closely with a holistic psychiatrist to provide clients with a means of addressing a variety of issues including chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and depression with increased inner resources. 📚What will you learn: ▪️Joanna's story and career ▪️What Cranial Sacral Therapy is ▪️About neutral presence ▪️The importance of embodiment ▪️Healing from the core ▪️New approaches with glial cells ▪️Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve ▪️Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers ▪️How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Joanna's favorite resource of information: Scurlock-Durana, S., Upledger, J. Full Body Presence: Learning to Your Body’s Wisdom. 2010 Scurlock-Durana, S., Healing From the Core: A Journey Home to Ourselves. 2000 Wanveer, T. Brain Stars, Glia Illuminating CranioSacral Therapy. 2015 Cohen, B. B. Sensing, Feeling and Action: The Experiential Anatomy of Body-Mind Centering. 2014 Porges, W. S. The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. 2011 📲Joanna`s contact information: Website: https://bodymapskills.com/Email: joanna@bodymapskills.com 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/sIYgQkEcVNA 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com