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💭“Fascia is so important in everything. Fascia is the most abundant tissue in the body. Every single muscle, organ, blood vessel, ligament, tendon in the body is surrounded by fascia ” - Dick Larson 👉🏻Our guest is Dick Larson. Dick`s first study was Polarity Therapy,  followed by his certification as a Rolfer, and then eventually both Advanced Rolfing and Rolfing Movement certification. In 1982, Dick studied CranioSacral Therapy with Dr. Upledger. Dick is an Upledger Institute certified Instructor and is certified at the Techniques level. He also studied Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine, and Pre and Perinatal Birth trauma work with Ray Castellino. Dick is a licensed acupuncturist and has a Ph.D. in Acupuncture (University of Health Sciences in Hawaii). He was certified as a Homeopath by the International Foundation for Homeopathy in Seattle. He is also registered as a Movement Therapist. All of this makes over 40 years of experience. 📚What will you learn: Dick's story and career What Rolfing is Rolfing’s benefits The importance of fascia in Rolfing What to expect from a Rolfing’s visit The use of Rolfing to treat the effects of psychological shock and trauma Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Dick's favorite resource of information: Ph.D. Ida Rolf. Rolfing: Reestablishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being. 1989. Ph.D. Ida Rolf. Rolfing and Physical Reality. 1990 📲Dick`s contact information: Website: https://larsonwellbeing.com/rolfing/ 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:https://youtu.be/FT2KpSs2mHg 🎙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

💭“Definitely we know the importance of educating our patients, but what people don’t realize is how we EXPLAIN to the patients what is happening during the session. ” - Michael Dyck 👉🏻Our guest is Michael Dyck, PT, dip MDT. Michael graduated as a Physical Therapist by McGill’s Physiotherapy program in 2009. Michael has experience in several areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, rehab, rheumatology, and musculoskeletal. Michael is a McKenzie certified clinician since 2014 and finished his McKenzie Diploma program in 2017. He is currently a Diploma program educator (supervisor of the clinical component) and probationary faculty for the McKenzie Institute International. 📚What will you learn: Michael's story and career About the Diploma program Steps for the whole program Challenges faced in the program Why the program is worthwhile and potentially life-changing How to get in the Diploma program Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Michael's favorite resource of information: Robin McKenzie Textbooks.       ▪️ The Lumbar Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy       ▪️ The Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy       ▪️ Human Extremities: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy       2. Hearing other experienced clinicians in courses.      3. Podcasts like Mechanical Care Forum  (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mechanical-care-forum/id840625419) 📲Michael`s contact information: E-mail: dyck.michael@gmail.com 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/U1BMjL4LP30 🎙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

💭“You have to be empathetic, to put yourself in their shoes and experience what they are going through, not only the injury but how the injury is affecting their lives.” - John Van Der Karr 👉🏻Our guest is John Van Der Karr, PT, MS, CIMT, OCS. John is a Physical Therapist since 1987 (State University of New York). In 1998, he achieved a post-professional Master`s Degree with a concentration in Orthopedics at Daemen College (Buffalo, NY). John has earned the prestigious title of Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in 1998 and Certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2006. He is also a Certified Integrated Manual Therapist since 2016 and Advanced Hip Clinician (HSS).  John is the clinical director at Liberty Physical Therapy, a highly skilled therapist, passionate about helping patients, and has over 30 years experience. 📚What will you learn: John's story and career Developing skills The importance of having a broad  clinical skillset Match a broad clinical skill set and the approach to the patient How to approach and communicate with the patient How a personal perspective from the patient influences the treatment Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎John's favorite resource of information: Books: McKenzie, Robie. The Lumbar Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy. 2003 Mulligan, Brian. Manual Therapy Nags, Snags, MWMs, etc. 2010 Papers: Draovitch, P. Edelstein J. Kelly B. T. The Layered Concept: utilization in determining the pain generators, pathology and how structure determines treatment. Rev. Musculoskelet Med. 2012 📲John's contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-van-der-karr-pt-ms-ocs-067a9067   🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TsUiHqZmeRM 🎙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

💭“As a physical therapist, whatever bag of techniques, whatever bag of tricks you have with you, just before you start throwing things at the patient, just learn to listen, listen with your ears, but also listen with your hands.” - Binaifer Bugli 👉🏻Our guest is Binaifer Bugli, PT, CST-D. Binaifer has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1990 (Bombay University, India). Binaifer is the clinical director of physical therapy at the FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers at the Michigan Ear Institute in Farmington Hills, MI. In 1996, Binaifer got her certification in Craniosacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute and since 1998 she has been certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation. She currently holds a Diplomate (advanced) level certification in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) from the Upledger Institute, where she is an instructor and teaches CST for Pediatrics, CST-1, and introductory level classes in CST internationally. She is a Clinical Instructor & mentor students enrolled in PT and PTA programs. Besides Vestibular Rehabilitation and CranioSacral, she uses approaches of Manual Therapy, integrating traditional rehabilitative practices with complementary techniques. 📚What will you learn: Binaifer's story and career About Vestibular Rehabilitation How to approach and treat patients with dizziness and imbalance Differential Services at the Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center Experience as a Michigan Ear Institute member About Craniosacral Therapy and its applications to pediatrics Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers How to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Binaifer's favorite resource of information: Emoto, Masaru. The Hidden Messages in Water. Hillsboro, Or: Beyond Words Pub, 2004. Lipton, Bruce H., The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles. Carlsbad, California: Hay House, Inc, 2016 📲Binaifer`s contact information: International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP): https://www.iahp.com/BinaiferBugli/ Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center: https://www.fyzical.com/farmington-hills Michigan Ear Institute: http://www.michiganear.com/fyzical.html 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xB2Ri86GQNo 🎙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

"How nerves move, it’s a fundamental skill of practitioners who deal with neural problems, in the physical capacity, anyway, this should be established. ” - Michael Shacklock 💭Our guest is Michael Shacklock, DipPhysio, MAppSc, FACP, Neurodynamic Solutions instructor, and founding director. Michael has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1980 (Auckland School of Physiotherapy, New Zealand). In 1989, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy, later converted to a Masters's degree in 1993 (University of South Australia). He wrote an international best-seller textbook ``Clinical Neurodynamics`` as his monograph and for that received an award of Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. He also authored, co-authored, and mentored numerous research studies, editorials, commentaries, and clinical papers in international peer-reviewed journal articles which have garnered many international awards. Michael presents conference lectures, trains staff at sport’s clubs, universities, hospitals and private seminars around the world. International leader in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with a neural aspect. All of this makes 35 years of experience, and the term ``Neurodynamics`` proposed by him completes 25 years in 2020. 📚What will you learn: Michael’s story and career How to combine science and clinical practice What is neurodynamics How nerves move Experience as an international best-seller writer textbook Experience as a founding member of Neurodynamics Solutions Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers How to become successful in Physical Therapy Michael's favorite resource of information: Books: Shacklock M, Clinical Neurodynamics: A New System of Musculoskeletal Treatment, Elsevier, Oxford; 2005 Butler, D, The Sensitive Nervous System. Scientific articles : SHACKLOCK, Michael. Slump Test: Effect of Contralateral Knee Extension on Response Sensations in Asymptomatic Subjects and Cadaver Study. Spine. 2016. For more articles: https://www.neurodynamicsolutions.com/michaels-shacklocks-curriculum-vitae.html 📲 Michael’s contact information: Email: michaelshacklock@gmail.com Facebook Page: https://pt-br.facebook.com/pg/Neurodynamics/posts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurodynamics/?hl=pt-br Twitter: https://twitter.com/neurodynamics Neurodynamics Site: https://www.neurodynamicsolutions.com/ Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/mgO4LeSouGY 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

``My goal in working with any of my clients or patients is to support them with what I call a healing dialogue with their body to increase awareness of their breath and some habits that may have posturally and educate them in the core musculoskeletal so they kind of understand why it’s not just about pelvic floor ``. – Lynne Odom Our guest is Karen Lynne Odom, PT, MOMT. Lynne has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1993 (UT-Memphis) and completed her Masters of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (MOMT) through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 1997. Following advanced training in Pelvic Health in 1998, she introduced Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to the Nashville area. After working in corporate environments, she opened her private practice, Core Solutions Physical Therapy, LLC, in 2006, to devote more time to individuals who have Pelvic Health issues ranging from Incontinence, Organ Prolapse, Dyspareunia, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis, Vaginismus, Proctalgia, Pre-and Postpartum pain, Genital Pain, Constipation, Pelvic/Abdominal/Tailbone Pain in addition to other Orthopedic issues. What will you learn: •  Lynne's story and career •  Making pelvic health known to the public and doctors •  Types of conditions treated by a Pelvic Health specialist •  How to approach and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction •  Relationship between pelvic floor, breathing, and other musculoskeletal dysfunctions •  Experience as a founding member of the Nashville Alliance for Sexual Health •  Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers •  How to become successful in Physical Therapy Lynne's favorite resource of information: Books: 1. Pathology Implications for the Physical Therapist. Fuller & Boissonnault 2. Women’s Health Textbook for Physiotherapists by Sapsford, Bullock-Saxton, Markwell 3. Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD 4. Any MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) books by John Kabat-Zinn, PhD 5. Herman & Wallace courses 6. APTA Pelvic Health Courses Scientific articles: -  Smith, M. Coppieters, W. Hodges, P (2006) Postural Activity of the Pelvic Floor Muscles is Delayed During Rapid Arm Movements in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence. In. Urologynecol.J Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2007 Aug 18(8):90-11 -  Smith, M. Coppieters, W. Hopdges, P (2006) Disorders of Breathing and Continence Have a Stronger Association with Back Pain than Obesity and Physical Activity. Aust J Physiothera. 200652(1): 11-6 Lynne`s contact information: Email: lynneodompt@coresolutionsphysicaltherapy.net Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/coresolutionsphysicaltherapy Office number: 615-292-0199 TN Alliance for Sexual Health: https://www.tnash.org/ Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GEdG0J7asKQ Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk/

`` We are really passionate about helping women realize that they do can start their own business, be successful, grow it and achieve the dreams they have to their careers``. – Brittany Hendrickson. `` You can find something that will you love, but it does sometimes require you to think a little bit differently and maybe it is not working for a large corporation, hospital system, maybe it is venturing on your own``. Christi Williams Our guests are Dr. Brittany Hendrickson, PT, DPT, COMT, CDNT, and Dr. Christi Williams, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT. Dr. Brittany and Dr. Christi are owners of Nashville Physical Therapy and Performace (NPT). Dr. Brittany has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2009 (ETSU). In 2009, she started working at a large out-patient group and 3 years later became a clinic director. After feeling burned out with high volume clinics, Brittany took the leap to start NPT in 2018. Dr. Christi has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2005 (Belmont). Two years later, she started teaching adjunct at Belmont. Christi worked for a corporation for 8 years and started teaching full time at Belmont in 2003. In 2014, she started her private practice (Velocity) and merged practices with Brittany to start Nashville Physical Therapy & Performance, in 2019. What will you learn: · Brittany and Christi`s story and career · Challenges faced by having their own business. · About the business of educating and mentoring other PT`s who want to start their own practice. · Empowering women · How to implement and ``sell`` prevention · Insights about having a cash-based business · Telehealth implementation · Business programs on PT`s college · How to become successful in Physical Therapy Brittany`s favorite resource of information: Follow journals & researches on social media to get an overview of new information. Christi`s favorite resource of information: Books: 1. Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki 2. Cashflow Quadrant – Robert Kiyosaki 3. The 5 Love Languages – Chapman 4. The Road Back to You – Enneagram – Ian Morgan Cron, Suzanne Stabile 5. Start With Why/ Find Your Why – Simon Sinek 6. John C. Maxwell books Brittany and Christi`s contact information: Website: https://www.nashvillephysicaltherapy.com/ Christi`s email: christi@nashvillept.com Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/i8Fv7Nwh3Ww Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ PT Pro Talk email: mariana@ptprotalk.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk/

`` The illiterate of the 21st century is not the one that cannot read or write is the one that can’t learn, unlearn and relearn ``. – Eduardo Correa. Our guest is Dr. Eduardo Correa, Pht, Dip. MDT. Dr. Eduardo has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2007 (EBMSP - Brazil). In 2009, he obtained his manual therapy certification from Manual Concepts in Perth, Australia. That same year, he completed his level 3 manual therapy of the lower quadrant with the Association québécoise de physiothérapie manual orthopédique (AQPMO). In 2010, he immigrated to Canada.  In 2017, he obtained his McKenzie / MDT international diploma, the latter being the highest level of training in this method. Also, in 2017, Eduardo completed the vestibular rehabilitation course. Eduardo is on the faculty at Dawson College for the physiotherapy techniques program, where he taught physiology, kinesiology, and clinical training. What will you learn: · Eduardo`s story and career · Process of getting his Canadian Physical Therapy license · Canadian immigration process · Canadian vs American vs Brazilian Health System · Experience with the McKenzie Method · About the Diploma Program of MDT · Experience working in a McKenzie Certified Clinic · Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers · How to become successful in Physical Therapy Eduardo`s favorite resource of information: Books: 1. Grieve`s Modern Manual Therapy: The Vertebral Column by Boyling and Jull Scientific articles: · SIJ – Changing The speech in how to explain the SIJ joint Eduardo`s contact information: Website: https://www.physiosa.ca/ Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SnX98y4SJIk Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ PT Pro Talk Info:  Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk/

``The Maitland concept provides us with a broad view of new ideas and what is most important for me: freedom of thought, no protocols and that attracted me to continue practicing this concept to this day``. - Edelberto Marques Our guest is Dr. Edelberto Gimenes Marques, DPT, CMP, MCTA. Dr. Edelberto has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1994 (IBMR) and completed a mini-residency in the Maitland Concept from 1995 to 1997 with Dr. Gordon Cummings. Edelberto became a certified Mulligan Practitioner and an accredited teacher for the Mulligan Concept of manual therapy (MCTA) in 2000. He has an osteopathic formation from the Madrid School of Osteopathy in 2003. Edelberto started being a Maitland Instructor in 2005 and continues to teach this method today. He also has an Acupuncture formation (ABACO) in 2007, and completed a mini-residency in Acupuncture in Beijing University (China) in 2007. He completed his Doctorate in Physiatry in Buenos Aires University (Argentina) in 2008. What will you learn: · Edelberto`s story and career · Experience with the Maitland Approach · What is Maitland, indications and benefits · Importance of assessment · Remarkable outcomes with Maitland · Maitland`s strengths and weaknesses · Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers · How to become successful in Physical Therapy Edelberto`s favorite resource of information Books: 1. Maitland`s Vertebral Manipulation by G. D. Maitland, Hengeveld, Banks and English 2. The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy by Hing, Hall and Mulligan 3. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: screening for referral, 5thedition, by Goodman and Snyder Scientific articles: · Update every 6 months on PubMed and PEDro. · Interested in clinical anatomy, vagus nerve/autonomic nervous system (developing a treatment protocol), and headache. Edelberto contact information: Email: edelberto.marques@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edelberto.marques/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wqKjGI3bkpDz9Ma5OkWKQ Website: https://www.headeneckfisioterapia.com.br/ Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/452dcqMXtxs Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/

``Learn my community, learn what resources are around me… By doing that, it creates your own little network for direct access and you are not even trying. You are just trying to know people. So you can help your patient when they are finished.`` - Sandy Murphy. Our guest is Dr. Sandy Murphy, DPT, Cert MDT. Dr. Sandy has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1999 (University of Kentucky). Sandy has worked for STAR Physical Therapy as a clinical director since 2010. Sandy has experience in vestibular and aquatic therapies and has obtained her McKenzie and ASTYM Certification. She has spoken at courses about Pain Neuroscience Education as well as added case studies to articles in Worker’s Compensation journals regarding the same. She resides in East Nashville and loves being outside with her dogs, Beans, and Frankie. What will you learn: · Sandy`s story and career · Experience being a clinic director · Challenges faced during her career (tornado and insurance issues) · Marketing advice (be a resource for the community) · Direct access · Dry Needling · Yoga and Physical Therapy · Advice to clinicians that are starting their careers · How to become a successful Physical Therapy Sandy`s favorite resource of information: Journals Sandy contact information: STAR Physical Therapy website: https://www.starpt.com/ Email: Sandy.murphy@starpt.com Link to interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I95hDGphFM&feature=youtu.be Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/