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“The heart of running injuries is tissue loading.” Michael O’Hearn Our guest is Michael O’Hearn, PT, MHS, OCS, FAAOMPT. Michael received his Masters of Health Science from the University of Indianapolis ('99), his Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney in Australia (’82) and his Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales in Australia (’81). Michael is currently an adjunct clinical instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago Fellowship Program in Orthpaedic Manual Therapy teaching courses in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Clinical Mentorship. Michael has had a multitude of articles published in Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and the Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy, among other publications. In addition, he was at three MAPS Symposiums on clinical reasoning and the Maitland approach to running injuries. Michael has been awarded the Michigan Physical Therapy Association Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award and the Andrews University Physical Therapy Program Outstanding Teacher Award. Today, he is the Chief of Physical Therapy at Lakeland HealthCare in St. Joseph, MI, in addition to being a senior MAPS instructor. Michael has run over 30 marathons including 13 Boston marathons. He is also a 3-time Ironman triathlon finisher. With his vast experience and education, Michael fully understands the demanding environment facing all physical therapists today 📚You will learn about: Pacing during training sessions. Selecting appropriate footwear for running. Running mechanics. Insights into treating injuries such as IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome, plantar fasciitis, medial tibial stress syndrome, and more.   🔎 Michael’s resources of information:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠   80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower by Matt Fitzgerald - https://www.amazon.com.br/80-20-Running-Stronger-Training-ebook/dp/B00IIVFAEY⁠   HALHIGDON - https://www.halhigdon.com/ 📲 Michael’s contact information:  Email: mohearn@lakelandhealth.org   🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠  🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠  💻⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Systems 4PT⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠

“You should treat the movement to get rid of the symptoms rather than treating the symptoms to be able to move.” Dr. Shirley Sahrmann Our guest Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA. Dr. Sahrmann is a Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri with over 60 years of experience.  She received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, masters and doctorate degrees in Neurobiology from Washington University.  She is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a recipient of the Association's Marion Williams Research Award, the Lucy Blair Service Award, and the Kendall Practice award, the Inaugural John H.P. Maley Lecture and Mary McMillan Lecture awards.  Dr. Sahrmann has received Washington University's Distinguished Faculty Award, The Distinguished Alumni Award, the School of Medicine’s inaugural Distinguished Clinician Award and an honorary doctorate from the University of Indianapolis. She has also received the Bowling-Erhard Orthopedic Clinical Practice Award from the Orthopaedic Section of the APTA.  She has served on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of the Missouri Chapter. In addition to her numerous national and international presentations, Dr. Sahrmann has been a keynote speaker at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Japan, and Danish national congresses. Dr. Sahrmann’s research interests are in the development and validation of classification schemes for movement impairment syndromes and in interventions for these syndromes.  Her books, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes and Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Cervical and Thoracic Spines and the Extremities, describe the syndromes and methods of treatment. 📚You will learn about: What the Movement System Impairment (MSI) syndromes are How to connect poor alignment and movement patterns with pain and injury Movement System Impairment examination and treatment How defining our diagnostic labels will help establish our movement expertise as a profession 🔎 Dr. Sahrmann’s resources of information:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Book: Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes by Shirley Sahrmann Book: Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Cervical and Thoracic Spines and the Extremities By Shirley Sahrmann Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD, FAPTA’s Research 📲 Dr. Sahrmann’s contact information:  Email: sahrmanns@wustl.edu Social Media:  Instagram @learnmovementsystem Facebook @learnmovementsystem Twitter @learnmvmtsystem 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠  👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey  🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠  💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🐦⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠ ⁠Systems 4PT⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

“Running a business has become distinctly harder since the pandemic.” Dr. Karena Wu Our guest Dr. Karena Wu is Owner and Clinical Director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy® in NYC and Mumbai. s been practicing physical therapy for over 24 years in New York City. Dr. Wu graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the Program In Physical Therapy at Columbia University and received her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University. She has advanced training in manual therapies, specifically in the Maitland Australian Approach and Myofascial Release. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the International & American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.  Dr. Wu is a Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) Faculty member and a lecturer at NYC’s Hunter College Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. She is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Graston Technique Specialist and Pilates Instructor. Dr. Wu is a dedicated practitioner who takes a holistic approach to her practice. She has a copyrighted methodology that emphasizes her holistic care philosophy in ‘walking her way toward the injured segment’. Dr. Wu is now Chairman of the NYC Arthritis Foundation Local Leadership board. Dr. Wu is a regular healthcare expert on ABC, CBS, NBC, NY1, PIX11, Fox News, The Doctors and Dr. Oz. She has appeared on Good Morning America and is a regular on The Today Show in NYC. She is the Medical Director for the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), the premier US professional beach volleyball tournament series in America. 📚You will learn about: Her experience as a Faculty member for the Maitland Approach  Her copyrighted methodology that emphasizes a holistic care philosophy in 'walking her way toward the injured segment' Her role as the Chairman of the NYC Arthritis Foundation, and as a regular healthcare expert on The Today Show in NYC and many other television programs. Her experience as The Medical Director for the Association of Volleyball Professionals Her experience running ActiveCare Physical Therapy® in NYC and Mumbai, and challenges faced since the Covid Pandemic 📲 Karena’s contact information: Website: https://www.bestptnyc.com Social Media IG/FB/YT: @activecarephysicaltherapy LI: activecare-physical-therapy 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠  👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey  🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠  💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🐦⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠ ⁠Systems 4PT⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

“The psychosocial issues need to be dealt with if you think your mechanical approach is going to have a response.’’ - Annie O’Connor Our guest is Annie O'Connor PT, OCS, Cert. MDT. Annie is the founder and CEO of World of Hurt LLC, a company dedicated to the teaching, research, consulting, and clinical practice of the Pain Mechanism Classification System. Annie is a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. She is also a sought-after speaker and teacher nationally and internationally on musculoskeletal pain mechanism classification, neurodynamic evaluation and treatment, mechanical diagnosis and therapy of spine and extremities, kinetic chain evaluation, functional manual therapy and exercise prescription. She was instrumental in establishing the Pain Mechanism Classification System approach for musculoskeletal pain and neurological spasticity at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab formerly known as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.  She co-authored the 2015 book 'A World of Hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain', along with other book chapters, and has published research promoting a paradigm shift in pain management. She is a member of APTA orthopedic and canine section, the North American Spine Society exercise committee, and McKenzie Institute. Annie sits on the Advisory Board for Greentree Mind Company, Specialty Panel Member for Physical Therapy with AIM Specialty Healthcare Company, and Research and Advisory Board for My Abilities a Health Care data analytics company. 📚You will learn about: Subgrouping the Central Nervous System to better treat patients How to personalize pain science education and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Factors that lead to persistent pain. The appropriate use of acceptance commitment therapy and motivational interviewing. Graded motor imagery: When to use and when to avoid. 🔎 Annie's resources of information:⁠⁠ A World of Hurt Book: https://www.sralab.org/academy/bookstore/world-hurt-guide-classifying-pain 📲 Annie’s contact information: Email: worldofhurt2@gmail.com Website: worldofhurt2.com Social Media: @worldofhurt2 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠  👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey  🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠  💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🐦⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠ ⁠Systems 4PT⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

"If you get stuck in one model, there's a large proportion of patients you're just not going to be able to treat. " Dr. Darren Earnshaw Our guest is Dr. Darren Earnshaw, PT, MMT, Cert. MDT, COMT, FAAOMPT. Darren earned his Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from Curtin University in 1992, followed by a Master's degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy from Curtin University in 1996. In 2017, he completed a Fellowship in Movement Science from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Earnshaw serves as a Senior Faculty Advisor for the MAPS Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, is a COMT/Fellowship examiner, and holds the position of Clinical Manager at an outpatient Physical Therapy facility. He is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy by the McKenzie Institute since 2001 and served as an adjunct Professor for the University of Illinois's Manual Therapy Fellowship Program from 2005 to 2018. He obtained his transitional Doctorate in 2022. 📚You will learn about: Insights into his background and career How to integrate different musculoskeletal (MSK) models Dr. Darren's thought process and assessment approach How to select the appropriate technique for each patient Integrating psychosocial aspects into treatment 🔎 Darren's resources of information:⁠⁠  Geoff Maitland's Book -  Good Subjective  Clinical reasoning for MSK Practice - Mark A Jones and Darren A Rivett Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework- Helen Slater, Tim Mitchell, Darren Beales, Peter O'Sullivan 📲 Darren’s contact information: Website: https://www.earnshawphysiotherapy.com/ 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠  👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🐦⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠ ⁠Systems 4PT⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

"You cannot have full osteokinematic or physiological movement unless you have full arthrokinematic or accessory movement." Dr. Chris Showalter  Our guest is Dr. Chris Showalter the Co-Owner and Clinical Director of MAPS, Program Director of the MAPS Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, Senior MAPS Course Instructor, and Senior Faculty Advisor. Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (FAAOMPT). He was appointed Chair of the Accreditation Council on Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE) which sets the Standards and issues accreditation for U.S. Fellowship programs for the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists (AAOMPT) in compliance with both US and International Standards per the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). Chris has also served as the US Representative to IFOMPT (2000-2009), and on the RIG Development Task Force (2015-2020) Since 1990 Chris has been teaching skilled orthopedic manual therapy through MAPS in the USA and internationally including: Brazil, Canada, China, India, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, and the UK. He has authored 28 Peer-reviewed papers, 2 Textbook Chapters, and 70 Research Commentaries and has been an invited Keynote Speaker for many US and International physical therapy professional conferences. His clinical interests include: Clinical Reasoning, Cervicogenic Headaches, and Bio-Psycho-Social effects of manual therapy. 📚You will learn about: Dr. Chris Showalter's story and career Chris’ experiences with Geoff Maitland The Principles of the Maitland Approach Maitland’s assessment and treatment Mobilization vs manipulation The similarities and differences between MDT, Mulligan and Maitland 🔎 Chris's resources of information:⁠⁠ MAPS courses: https://ozpt.com/registration/ Research Commentary: https://ozpt.com/research-commentary/ 📲 Chris’s contact information: Bio: https://ozpt.com/about/influential-clinicians/chris-showalter/ 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠  👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠  💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🐦⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠ ⁠Systems 4PT⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

Ep. 135 - Pelvic Health for Orthopedic Therapists with Dr. Jennifer Stone   ‘’A study showed that 98% of individuals (females) with chronic low back pain had at least one symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction.’’ Dr. Jennifer Stone   👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC. Dr. Stone graduated from Texas State University in 2009, and completed her transitional DPT through MGHIHP in 2010. She completed an orthopedic residency through Evidence In Motion in 2010 and is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapists Specialties (ABPTS). She received a pelvic health certification through Herman & Wallace in 2013. She serves as an adjunct instructor for the Baylor University Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in Waco, TX. Dr. Stone is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Her clinical experience includes orthopedics, pelvic health, and practice management both in both hospital and private practice settings. Jennifer is passionate about teaching and opening the world of pelvic health to all types of clinicians.   📚You will learn about: ·         Dr. Jennifer Stone story and career ·         Screening for pelvic health dysfunction  ·     Common interventions ·         Integrating pelvic floor into the treatment of clients with orthopedic issues. ·         Pelvic floor exercises she recommends, including her perspective on Kegels.    🔎 Jennifer's resources of information:  EIM course: Pelvic Health I – Applications for Orthopaedic Therapists: https://evidenceinmotion.com/course/pelvic-health-i/ 📲 Jennifer’s contact information: Email: stone@eimpt.com Bio: https://evidenceinmotion.com/people/jennifer-stone/ 🎥Link to interview on ⁠Youtube⁠  👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey (https://forms.gle/YspLGAzHph2fVord8 - create hyperlink) 🎙Join our ⁠email list⁠ to receive podcast updates 📸⁠Instagram⁠  📱⁠Facebook⁠ 💻⁠LinkedIn⁠ 🐦⁠Twitter⁠ 📩⁠Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: ⁠Systems 4PT⁠ and ⁠SaraHealth⁠

💭 “Should we be using the single-leg decline squat as the first exercise for patellar tendinopathy rehab? My answer is a very strong no”. - Dr. Rodrigo Scattone Silva 👉🏻Our guest is Dr. Rodrigo Scattone Silva, PT, Ph.D. Rodrigo specializes in Sports Physical Therapy and is an Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN, Brazil), where he lectures undergraduate and graduate-level courses. He also supervises Master’s Degree and Ph.D. students at UFRN, where he leads the Brazilian Tendinopathy and Sports Injuries Research Group. Dr. Scattone Silva earned his PhD in Physical Therapy from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar, Brazil) having conducted part of his PhD studies at the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra, Australia) under the supervision of Prof. Craig Purdam. He was also a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Physical Therapy of the University of Delaware (Newark, USA) under the supervision of Prof. Karin Silbernagel. The main focus of his research is the prevention and rehabilitation of Patellar and Achilles Tendon disorders.  📚You will learn about:  ▪️ Rodrigo's story and career  ▪️ The latest paper aimed at evaluating the patellar tendon loading profile ▪️ Examples of exercises with their respective patellar tendon loading index  ▪️ Advice on how to progress exercises during rehab based on the loading index and much more 🔎Rodrigo's resources of information: Patellar Tendon Load Progression during Rehabilitation Exercises: Implications for the Treatment of Patellar Tendon Injuries 📲 Rodrigo’s contact information: 📸 Instagram @rscattone  🐦 Twitter: @scattonesilva 🎥Link to interview on Youtube  👉Here is the link for the quick survey 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates 📸Instagram 📱Facebook 💻LinkedIn 🐦Twitter 📩Email PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Systems 4PT and SaraHealth

💭 "Back pain is one of the prime reasons why the doctors love us being in the Emergency Department" -  Mark Cheel 👉🏻Our guest is Mark Cheel, Dip MDT, APAM. Mark graduated from Latrobe University, Melbourne in 1997 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). He currently serves as a Senior Clinician Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal) at Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia, undertaking Primary Contact Roles in both the Emergency Department and Physiotherapy-led Specialist Clinics. Mark is also an Associate Clinical Lecturer with Deakin University School of Medicine. He obtained credentials in MDT in 2011 and completed the McKenzie Diploma Training Program in 2013. In 2016, he became part of the Teaching Faculty for McKenzie Institute Australia and educates both clinically and theoretically in the McKenzie Diploma program. Mark's expertise extends to Clinical Education, where he has supervised undergraduate students for over two decades and frequently presents to Doctors and Allied Health Clinicians on managing Musculoskeletal conditions in the Acute Setting. 📚You will learn about:  ▪️ Mark's story and career  ▪️ The role of PTs in the ED ▪️ A typical day and the types of patients you see in the ED ▪️The skills necessary to treat back pain in the ED  ▪️ The importance of MDT in this setting ▪️ Treating fractures in the ED  🔎Mark's resources of information: International Framework for Red Flags for Potential Serious Spinal Pathologies - Laura Finucane  Pediatric Fractures Guidelines - The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne  📲 Mark’s contact information: The McKenzie Institute Australia 🎥Link to interview on Youtube  👉Here is the link for the quick survey 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates 📸Instagram  📱Facebook 💻LinkedIn 🐦Twitter 📩Email PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Systems 4PT and SaraHealth

💭 " Most of our practices right now are generating between $40 and $80 per enrolled patient per episode." -  Steven Coen 👉🏻Our guest is Steven Coen. Steven, driven by personal injury and opioid dependence experiences, is the CEO/Cofounder of SaRA Health which he started because while he loved the amazing care he received in the clinic he was frustrated by the lack of continuity between visits. Previous Founder of MyRiBiT.com, built self-insured employer offering at Medtronic Diabetes, launched multiple offerings at Deloitte Consulting, and Startup Builder at High Alpha Innovation. Education in Finance and Entrepreneurship at Kansas State for undergrad and MBA at UCLA Anderson where he was awarded the Gloria Appel prize for Top Entrepreneur in his class. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Steven's story and career  ▪️ What RTM is and the four codes PTs can bill ▪️ Common misconceptions ▪️ Who can benefit from using RTM ▪️ The full ROI picture 📲 Steven’s contact information: Email Linkedin SaRA Health website SaRA & PT Pro Talk partnership ROI calculator 🎥Link to interview on Youtube:⁠ https://bit.ly/ptprotalky (create hyperlink)⁠ -> Alterar  👉Here is the link for the quick survey 🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: 📸Instagram 📱Facebook 💻LinkedIn 🐦Twitter 📩Email PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Systems 4PT and SaraHealth