PT Pro Talk

💭 " Studies are being published, and in the long term follow-ups, folks are doing just as well with virtual PT as in-person" -   Dr. Steven Goostree   👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Goostree, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, FAAOMPT. Dr. Goostre is a Physical Therapist with 10+ years of experience treating MSK pain. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is certified in dry needling, the McKenzie Method and Persistent Pain Management through the Institute of Clinical Excellence. Since 2020, Steve has had success treating clients with MSK pain in the Virtual PT Space.   📚You will learn about: ▪️ Steven's story and career ▪️ How to assess and treat virtually ▪️ Tips and strategies. ▪️ Challenges faced and how to overcome them. ▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers ▪️ Tips on how to become succesful in Physical Therapy     🔎Steven's resources of information: ·     Dr. Ben Torres ·     Dr. Dale Bartek ·     Journal of Manipulation & Manipulative Therapy ·     World of Hurt book by Annie O’Connor ·     Telehealth Success: How to Thrive in the New Age of Remote Care ·     HSS Rehabilitation Telehealth Evaluation Guidelines for Musculoskeletal Physical Therepy 📲Steven’s contact information: ·       E-mail ·   Instagram     🎥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

💭 "Our job is to give people a positive experience with movement and to challenge them at the edge of their capability by finding the hardest thing they're safe doing." -   Dr. Craig Liebenson 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Craig Liebenson. He is a pioneering figure in healthcare, being the first in California to receive recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for delivering quality back pain care. He founded First Principles of Movement, aiming to combat global inactivity and promote health and disability prevention. Liebenson conducted research as a Visiting Scholar at Prof. Stuart McGill’s Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo and founded L.A. Sports & Spine, offering health span and performance enhancement services. He studied under Dr. Karel Lewit and Dr. Vladimir Janda, initiating the Visiting Scholar's Program at his alma mater. Liebenson is faculty at Parker University and has served on editorial boards for various journals. He's also the first chiropractic member of the McKenzie Institute (U.S.) Board of Directors and a former Associate Professor at Murdoch University. Liebenson authored the acclaimed book/DVD "Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Person-Centered Approach" and "The Functional Training Handbook", translated into multiple languages. Additionally, he produced a DVD series on functional training and served as a chiropractor for NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, and consulted for MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks, NFL's Seattle Seahawks, and other notable organizations. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Craig's story and career ▪️ The four principles of movement ▪️ How to give our patients a positive experience with movement by finding the hardest thing they can do safely  ▪️ How to be a better sidekick ▪️ What precision programming is and how to measure progress 🔎Craig's information: https://firstprinciplesofmovement.com/ Follow on IG:@ktdabrowski; @firstprinciplesofmovement; @dr.ryanchow  📲 Craig’s contact information: Instagram and Twitter: @craigliebenson 🎥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 research question is what dictates your study design. If your research question is about interventions, then a randomized controlled trial is the obvious choice." -   Dr. Stephen May 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Stephen May MA, FCSP, Dip MDT, MSc, PhD. Stephen May trained as a physiotherapist in Leeds, UK, and graduated in 1990; he then worked in the NHS, UK, in musculoskeletal care. In 2002 he became a senior lecturer and then Reader at Sheffield Hallam University teaching on research issues and musculoskeletal care, and supervising many MSc and PhD students. He has written textbooks with Robin McKenzie detailing Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in the Extremities (2000), Lumbar Spine (2003), and Cervical Spine (2006), chapters in textbooks, and articles in scientific journals; with over 100 publications in total. He has served on several national and international committees relating to guideline development and the McKenzie Institute and has peer-reviewed numerous international physical therapy and musculoskeletal journals. In 2006 he was awarded a Fellowship by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for contributions to the profession. He has more or less retired since 2019.  📚You will learn about: ▪️ Stephen's story and career ▪️ Brief description, uses, limitations, weaknesses and advantages of each research design: Case Studies  Surveys Cohort Qualitative Delphi RCTs  Reliability Validity Systematic Reviews Meta-analysis 🔎Stephen's information: Stephen May publications on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=stephen+may 📲 Stephen’s contact information: E-mail us: mariana@ptprotalk.com 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/R0jeakaItxU  👉Here is the link for the quick survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFmypv6QRZaRz7bnwA7Tq4aPwUSnKtGIdRVvDw1c6n3CmQg/viewform⁠  🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalkpodcast 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariHannaParks 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Systems 4PT: bit.ly/systems4pt, and SaraHealth:   https://bit.ly/SaRAhealth

💭 "One of my favorite things about practicing in the emergency department is the concept of practicing at the top of your scope using all the skills and experiences you have to contribute to your patients ." -   Dr. Rebekah Griffith 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Rebekah Griffith PT, DPT, NCS. She is a physical therapist specializing in care in the Emergency Department and ICU settings. Dr. Griffith founded the ED DPT, a business focused on making Emergency Physical Therapist practice well-known and well-practiced. She also serves her profession as APTA Colorado President-Elect. A believer in life-work flow, she is a dedicated mother of 3, wife of 22 years, an avid reader, writer, and photographer, and holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo. Dr. Griffith firmly believes that we rise by lifting others, which is at the core of being a physical therapist and human.   📚You will learn about: ▪️ Rebekah's story and career ▪️ The responsibilities of a PT and the types of patients you see ▪️ How the triage system works and the PT's role in the process ▪️ The advantages of having a PT working in the ED  ▪️ How to start practicing as an ED PT ▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers ▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Rebekah's favorite resource of information: ED DPT Podcast: https://theeddpt.com/podcast-2/ Dr. Rebekah Lynne Griffith Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Practice Handbook. 2023 https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/hospitals/emergency-department https://www.facebook.com/groups/emergencypt/ 📲 Rebekah's contact information: Website: https://theeddpt.com/ Twitter, Instagram, Youtube: @TheEDDPT 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1aFV_o3X728  👉Here is the link for the quick survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFmypv6QRZaRz7bnwA7Tq4aPwUSnKtGIdRVvDw1c6n3CmQg/viewform⁠  🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalkpodcast 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariHannaParks 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Systems 4PT: bit.ly/systems4pt, Fitterfirst: https://bit.ly/fitter1sm  , and SaraHealth:  https://bit.ly/SaRAhealth

💭 "Too often physios see their role in making the decision around return to play rather than bringing their expertise and perspective to help everyone make a better decision." -  Dr. Phil Glasgow 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Phil Glasgow, PT, PhD. Phil has worked with some of the world's best athletes, coaches, sports, and performers. He has extensive experience in high-performance sports both as an expert practitioner and as a coach and mentor to the ‘team behind the team. Phil is recognized as a leader in sports medicine and performance and has consulted internationally with various Sporting Bodies, High-Performance Athletes, and Businesses. Phil served as the Chief Physiotherapy Officer for the most successful British Olympic Team in history at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He is currently Head of Performance Support for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Phil is particularly interested in understanding factors that influence the development of mastery and effective performance in both sporting and professional environments. He regularly presents at international conferences on performance, leadership, and sports medicine. Phil is a visiting Professor of the School of Sport at Ulster University and teaches several postgraduate programs at several UK and European universities. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Phil's story and career ▪️ What working in a high-performance environment looks like ▪️ Technical and non-technical skills needed to thrive in a high-performance setting ▪️ How to ensure full athlete recovery before their return ▪️ How to communicate effectively with coaches and athletes and manage expectations ▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers ▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Phil's favorite resource of information: Zulman DM, et al. Practices to Foster Physician Presence and Connection With Patients in the Clinical Encounter. JAMA. 2020  Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman. First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently. 1999. Daniel Coyle. The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. 2018 📲 Phil's contact information: Website: https://www.philglasgow.com/ Twitter and LinkedIn: @philglasgow 🎥Link to interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/orh_uEj2J3o  👉Here is the link for the quick survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFmypv6QRZaRz7bnwA7Tq4aPwUSnKtGIdRVvDw1c6n3CmQg/viewform⁠  🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ 📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalkpodcast 💻LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk 🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariHannaParks 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Systems 4PT: bit.ly/systems4pt, Fitterfirst: https://bit.ly/fitter1n  , and SaraHealth:   https://bit.ly/SaRAhealth

💭 "If there was trauma, and our patient is not improving with conservative care, experiencing unrelenting pain, and unable to rotate, it's advisable to refer for additional imaging, even if the initial radiographs were negative." -  Dr. Lynn McKinnis 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Lynn N. McKinnis, DPT, PT, OCS. Lynn graduated from St. Louis University in 1981. She is a staff physical therapist at Concordia Visiting Nurses in Butler, PA, an adjunct professor in the Physical Therapy Dept at St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, and a Faculty Affiliate at the University of Montana and the University of South Florida. Lynn is known for her work in the field of diagnostic imaging as it relates to the physical therapy profession. In 1997 she authored Fundamentals of Orthopedic Radiology, the first imaging textbook written by and for physical therapists. Currently, Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging is in its fifth edition, translated into several other languages, and used by the majority of DPT curriculums in the USA. She collaborated with a radiologist for a new text, Musculoskeletal Imaging Handbook: A Guide for the Primary Practitioner, written for all primary access clinicians, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners. She has lectured across the USA, in many DPT programs, and has presented numerous continuing educational courses at state and national APTA and AOTA conferences. Lynn became Pennsylvania’s first Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 1989, and twenty years later received the APTA’s Outstanding Contribution to the Professional Literature Award for her publications on diagnostic imaging for physical therapists. Lynn is also a JOSPT Co-Editor for Musculoskeletal Imaging. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Lynn's story and career ▪️ Clinical prediction rules vs clinical decision rules  ▪️ The Canadian Cervical spine rule (CCR) and the National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study (NEXUS) ▪️ Apply the CCR in a case of cervical fracture with posterior ligament injury  ▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers ▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Lynn's favorite resource of information: JOSPT Cases - MSK imagining  Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging (Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation). Lynn McKinnis. 2020 📲 Lynn's contact information: E-mail: lmck@zoominternet.net 🎥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, Fitterfirst, and SaraHealth

💭 “Behavior change is very complex, and it isn't just a knowledge gap.” -  Dr. Daniel Rhon 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Daniel Rhon, PT, DPT, DSc, Ph.D, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Dan Rhon retired from active federal service as a medical officer in the US Army. He is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is also the Director of the Musculoskeletal Research in Primary Care Program at Brooke Army Medical Center. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy and Doctor of Science Degrees from Baylor University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University and his Ph.D. from the University of Newcastle. He completed a manual therapy fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center and a research postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Research Award from the US Army Medical Specialist Corps, a 2-time Rose Award recipient for Excellence in Research from the APTA, and the Eugene Michaels New Investigator Award from the APTA. He has over 150 publications and has received over $20 million in competitive research grant funding. His research interests revolve around identifying and implementing optimal care pathways for musculoskeletal pain disorders. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Daniel's story and career ▪️ Patient-related barriers to the implementation of PT treatment and how to address them ▪️ Factors involved in behavior change ▪️ How to engage and educate patients on the importance of exercise adherence ▪️ Advice to clinicians who are starting their careers ▪️ Tips on how to become successful in Physical Therapy 🔎Daniel's favorite resource of information: Mindfulness interventions courses  MINT - Certified motivational trainers Fundamental Mindfulness Principles and Practices- Medbridge Course Improve communication, interviewing, and motivation skills Patient education whiteboard videos for patients 📲 Daniel's contact information: Twitter and LinkedIn: @danrhon Website Email: daniel.rhon@usuhs.edu 🎥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, Fitterfirst, and SaraHealth

💭 “The role of our advocacy work is really important because it shapes national policy.” -  Laura Keivel and Brian Allen 👉🏻 Our guests are, Laura Keivel and Brian Allen. Laura Keivel joined APTA in 2019 and is the grassroots and political affairs specialist. Prior to joining APTA, she was the advocacy program and events manager at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. At ACS CAN, she ran the Society’s largest event, the Leadership Summit & Lobby Day legislative fly-in. Laura served as manager of grassroots advocacy for five years at the Arthritis Foundation. There, she grew the grassroots network from 68,000 to 120,000, managed and expanded the grasstops Ambassador Program, and created an advocacy program for children and teens. She received a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of Dayton. Brian W. Allen, JD, is a congressional affairs specialist at APTA. Before joining the association in January 2022, Brian spent over five years on Capitol Hill, starting as a law clerk for the House Judiciary Committee and culminating in his role as legislative director and senior counsel to a member of the House of Representatives. Among other policy issues, he focused on health care, transportation, natural resources, and education. He received his bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish from Roanoke College and his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ How APTA's advocacy works and how it shapes policies ▪️ Current legislative issues that the APTA is addressing ▪️ How APTA formulates its positions ▪️ The role a lobbyist and members play in the advocacy process of APTA  ▪️ Strategies to ensure PT’s voices are heard by Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers 🔎Laura and Brian's favorite resource of information: APTA Advocacy App APTA Patient Action Center APTA Position Papers 📲 Laura and Brian's contact information: email: advocacy@apta.org 🎥Link to interview on Youtube  👉Here is the link for the quick survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFmypv6QRZaRz7bnwA7Tq4aPwUSnKtGIdRVvDw1c6n3CmQg/viewform⁠  🎙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, Fitterfirst, and Sara Health

💭 “The Heavy Slow Resistance Program is most likely to bring about improvements in strength.” - Dr. Peter Malliaras 👉🏻 Our guest, Dr. Peter Malliaras, PT, PhD, is a physical therapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia focusing on the problem of tendinopathy. He is a Professor at Monash University's Physiotherapy Department and is involved in multiple tendinopathy research projects in Australia and internationally. His research focuses on understanding pain and neuromuscular impairments, and clinical trials testing the efficacy of exercise and other interventions in tendinopathy. Peter maintains a strong clinical focus, consulting with people with difficult tendinopathy presentations. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Peter's story and career ▪️ The potential causes and mechanisms of mid-portion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy ▪️ Characteristics and symptoms associated with Achilles tendinopathy. ▪️ Achilles tendinopathy diagnosis ▪️ Various exercise approaches that can be recommended 🔎Peter's favorite resource of information: Peter’s publication on PubMed 📲 Peter's contact information: Twitter: @DrPeteMalliaras Website 🎥Link to interview on Youtube  👉Here is the link for the quick survey: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFmypv6QRZaRz7bnwA7Tq4aPwUSnKtGIdRVvDw1c6n3CmQg/viewform⁠  🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 📸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 Fitterfirst

💭 “If the disc had lost more than 70% of its height, the McKenzie prone press up tended to not vacuum in the disc bulge.” - Dr. Stuart McGill. 👉🏻 Our guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, PT, PhD. Stuart is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (after 32 years at the University of Waterloo, Canada) who authored over 240 scientific journal papers, and 4 books and mentored over 40 graduate students during this scientific journey. Investigations in the laboratory, training center, and back pain experimental research clinic probed back injury and pain mechanisms, rehabilitation approaches, and performance training. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on low back injury to various government agencies, many corporations and legal firms, and hundreds of professional/international athletes and teams worldwide. He is regularly referred to special patient cases from the international medical community for opinion. Many of the athlete clients have returned set records and won international competitions in many sports. His books include Back Mechanic, written for the lay public with pain (also in 20 languages), Low Back Disorders, third edition (2016), written for clinicians, Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance, 2017, written for coaches and athletes, Gift of Injury (2018), a manual for rehabilitating the back-injured strength athlete. His work has been recognized with many awards including the Order of Canada (2020) for international leadership in back pain issues. 📚You will learn about: ▪️ Stuart's story and career ▪️ The different mechanisms of back pain ▪️ The most common causes and cases of back pain ▪️ Treatment strategies ▪️ Dr. McGill’s opinion on press ups ▪️ Lumbar flexion different back/disc mechanics in Yoga versus weightlifters 🔎Stuart's favorite resource of information: Website 📲 Stuart's contact information: E-mail: mcgill@uwaterloo.ca Instagram: @backfitpro Facebook: Backfitpro Inc 🎥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 Fitterfirst