The PT Collective: Recent Episodes
Alexandra Rolda
Welcome to The PT Collective, a podcast for student physical therapists and those who are interested in the rehabilitative sciences!
We are back! Eleanor, Kyle, Rafa and I follow-up on our 1st clinical experience and share some lessons learned. This was the first time I have ever visited the south and had such an awesome experience! You already know there's a few funny stories sprinkled in there!
Today I'd like to introduce my friends Rafa, Eleanor and Kyle as we discuss what our journey in PT school has been like so far as we prepare to go on our first 6-week rotation called an "integrated clinical experience"! This episode takes a peak into some specific challenges we had as a class, but dives into many tried and true aspects that would make one successful in a physical therapy program. Join us on this light-hearted episode as we discuss the good things, the not-so-great things, and some funny things that have occurred this last year and a half!
Psst. Anak. Halika dito right quick. Join me and Tita Marie Fernandez (SPT but soon to be PT, DPT) on this special episode which touches on Filipino culture and how it influences our perspective and practice as future physical therapists! As Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage month comes to a close, we hoped to bring you a touch of history, the genuine experience as Filipino-Americans navigating the "dream" that our parents wanted for us, and the beauty in the struggle that many of us go through as children of immigrants.
On today's episode, I had the privilege to speak with Erica Pang about very real uncertainties and struggles that come with starting PT school. She shares her ups, downs, and perseverance in taking a second chance for success!
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Clinical rotations during a pandemic?! Yes! On this episode, I interviewed 3 current student physical therapists (SPTs) who did their clinical rotations in 2020 and early 2021 while COVID-19 advisories were still in affect. Listen in as Jordan, Josiah, and Michael give their perspective on what it was like in addition to some helpful tips and encouraging words for SPTs who are preparing to go on their first clinical rotations!
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Happy New Year everyone! On today's episode I speak on two books that have helped me prepare professionally and mentally for grad school:
- Conscious Coaching - The Art & Science of Building Buy-In by Brett Bartholomew
- Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop
These books, among others, have helped me improve my understanding of myself and why physical therapy is the right profession for me! You can find them on www.amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Audible!
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Meet Dr. Brian Serrano, Doctor of Chiropractic and Director of Rehabilitation and Performance at HPI Sports Medicine which is located in Laguna Niguel, CA! Join us in our discussion of what a Sports Chiropractic Doctor is, what they do, and how HPI Sports Medicine is changing the game in optimizing movement! Dr. Brian also shares some insight on common injuries in Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit athletes. Interested in research regarding these topics? You can find published research that he and Dr. Jackie Serrano did together on their website under the "What We Do" tab! I'm happy to have had the chance to sit down and talk about topics that I and so many others love!
https://www.hpisportsmed.com/what-we-do
Instagram: @hpi_sportsmedicine
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Imagine being told that your first term of a DPT program will be completely virtual. Yes, a profession that teaches us to use our hands as another set of eyes to understand movement dysfunctions, was to be taught ALL ONLINE (until further notice). The COVID-19 pandemic certainly threw our educational system into a predicament that has still been difficult to navigate especially because many schools were not equipped to teach remotely. Incoming PT students! This one is for you! Listen in on my interview with Danny, Jasen, and Sachinvir on our take of starting grad school virtually and what strategies worked for us this past term!
Hey world! Alex Rolda here, and welcome to my podcast "The PT Collective". Here's a short episode introducing myself. In this podcast, I will talk about my experiences as a student physical therapist as well as delve into topics related to the rehabilitative sciences. I want this podcast to be an extension of myself, so you might find some interesting episodes on topics like culture, sports, study tips, and more!