The Everything PT Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt Taylor, Daniel Bodkin
This is not your average physical therapy podcast and is not meant for medical advice! Are you an overworked/underpaid PT or PTA that has a student loan payment higher than your house/rent payment?!?! Then this is the podcast for you! In this podcast we will attempt to answer some hard questions about work/life balance, finance and PT re-imbursement, PT research, and how to find the passion for our profession again. OR...maybe we will just rant about everything PT for 25-35 minutes!
In this episode Matt and Daniel present part 1 of their series, stuff you didn’t know about isokinetics. Today we talk about isometric mode! Enjoy!
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest cardiologist Dr. Alex Sommerfeld M.D. to discuss commotio cordis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and actions you can take to save a life. Contact Dr. Sommerfeld at: Asommer4@gmail.com
We know you missed us! In this Episode Matt and Dan talk about one of our sponsors, BLAZEPODS! We believe that they are going to be heavily involved in sports therapy, performance training, and upper extremity research in the near future.
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Heiko Martin SPT to the show. Heiko shares with us what a normal day as a physio in Switzerland. He also discusses how he became part of the Porsche racing, paralympic badminton, and paralympic cycling teams and what he has learned working with those athletes that he can apply to any patient in front of him.
Contact Heiko Martin at: https://agility-plus.ch/#angebot
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Scott Davis PT, MS, EDD, OCS to the show to discuss technology in PT. We also discuss his current research projects as well as talk about the costs of PT school and the APTA.
Contact Scott Davis at: Davis1090@marshal.edu
https://www.marshall.edu/physical-therapy/facultystaff/scott-davis/
This is the 2nd half of our session with Dr. Jeff Konin and we discuss the role of cannabis in pain management and in sports PT. Jeff gives us some awesome resources as well! Check him out for more information on this topic!
https://drjeffkonin.com/
In this episode Matt and Daniel interview Jeff Konin from Florida International University. Jeff talks about his journey and experiences in athletic training and physical therapy and taking advantage of opportunity when it presents itself! It was so good we had to cut it into 2 episodes!
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Rob Potash of CSMi Solutions to discuss the history of isokinetics and how CSMi became a leading player in isokinetic devices. Rob also tells us some great stories about the NFL Combine.
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss the recent decision by BCBS to reimburse athletic trainers in the PT clinc in the state of Michigan and possible implications for the future!
In this episode Matt and Daniel interview Jason Tuori, completing the PT Inquest "trifecta"! Jason speaks to the scope of practice in the sports PT world and what it's like to be a board certified sports PT / sports performance coach! Enjoy!
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest, Jimmy McKay PT, DPT to discuss the top communication tactics that improve patient outcomes and drive patients to your clinic!
Find Jimmy McKay at:
www.ptpintcast.com
Socials: @PTPintcast
In this episode Matt discusses his lymphedema specialty and how it is part of his outpatient practice. Turns out controlling swelling may be important for more than just lymphedema!
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss the benefits of running a clinical sales program! You don't want to miss out on this information on the the win/win situation with the patient and clinic!
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss schedule management strategies to improve clinic efficiency and maximize profits!
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss whether PT’s actually making patients better or are we simply making them feel better? Can it be both? Should it be both?
In this episode Matt and Daniel interview special guest, Sarah Bass PT, DPT, NCS regarding work-life balance, finding and progresssing your niche, and entrepreneurship in our field! Sarah has a fascinating online practice that is growing quickly! Check her out with the info below:
Instagram - sara.breakthru
Website - www.breakthrutherapyandwellness.com
Email - sara.bass4@gmail.com
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Maj Jessica San Felippo, PT, DPT, OCS, LAT, ATC to discuss life as a physical therapist/athletic trainer in the military. Contact Jess at: email jsanfelippo@ufl.edu
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest John Hisamoto to discuss the fundamentals of working in the private practice outpatient orthopedic setting. Be prepared for a lot of wisdom coming your way in this one!
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Scott Dickenson PT, DPT, ATC the creator of the NecksLevel cervical device to discuss his journey as a PT, inventor, and entrepreneur. Contact Scott Dickenson at: Email: scott@neckslevel.com LinkedIn: Scott Dickenson Instagram: Neckslevel Google: Neckslevel.com
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss cervical manipulation and safety with a special guest John Demutiis DC, ATC. GO BULLS! You can contact John at: Google: https://www.vitspine.com/Instagram: @vitalityspineandwellness Facebook: @VitalitySpineandWellness 561-419-6915
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss the new changes to the PT Practice Act in the state of New York, making it illegal for PT's to perform BFR despite it slowly building evidence supporting it's post-surgical benefit/use!
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Laura Opstedal PT, DPT to discuss opening an ACL-specialized practice, becoming a level 2 USA Weightlifting Coach, and her experience as an ACL-R patient. You can contact Laura at: email: laura@buildphysio.com twitter: @LauraOpstedal Instagram: @build.physio
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss HEPs, how have we used them in the past, and how have our approaches have changed over the years!
Will the field of physical therapy be taken over by robots!? Okay, probably not...but virtual PT is here to stay! Daniel and Matt discuss the ideal patients and situations where telehealth is beneficial and some basic guidelines for making the most out today's technology.
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Anthony Sinacore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC from VALD Performance to talk all things VALD and what it was like growing up in a PT family. Contact Anthony at: Email: a.sinacore@vald.com Twitter: @Pillars_of_PT
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss what they do when they have patients who aren't getting better, regress, or get stuck in a plateau.
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Connor Lyons ATC, CSCS. We discuss which elements of strength and conditioning need to be included with your athletes as part of their return-to-sport program.
Contact Connor at: Instagram: lyonsdensportsperformance Facebook: @theLDSP Google: theldsp.com Email: Connor@theldsp.com Podcast: The 10 Minute Strength Pod
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Kelly Rodriguez DPT, NCS who is Assistant Professor at Franciscan University Missionaries of Our Lady DPT program. We discuss how to break into the education side of our profession, the transfer of information from research into the clinic and classroom, as well as the rise of the machines. This is the way. Contact Kelly at: Email: Kelly.rodriguez@franu.edu Instagram: Franu_dpt
The website for the conversation we had about AI physical therapy can be accessed at: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/paye...
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Justin Elliott who is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the APTA. They discuss why the APTA is so important and why membership/support is vital!
Contact Justin at: advocacy@apta.org
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest JW Matheson from PT Inquest to talk therapeutic alliance! We also get to hear a bunch of good dad jokes and puns! Find JW Matheson at: Instagram and Twitter: Eipconsult or JW@EIPconsulting.com
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Terrence McAllister to discuss financial management in the crazy world of health care and also discuss general financial planning strategies. Remember everyone, adulting is fun!
On this episode, we are joined by the legendary George Davies to discuss changes he’s seen to PT over his career, his current research with Blazepods, and just some great conversation.
You don’t’ want to miss this one!
In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Erik Meira PT, DPT, CSCS to discuss how to weed out the less-than-great research, chats isokinetics, and provides some great solutions to today’s unique PT profession problems.
In this episode Daniel and Matt sit down with special guest, Carson Potash, and discuss life as a scoliosis specialist. They also discuss how to transition from your normal full-time gig to chasing your PT dream in whatever specialty you choose!
Daniel and Matt discuss all things discharge with general physical therapy (every day Joes), how insurance plays a big role, and when discharge is appropriate with the athletic population!
In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss all things protocols! They talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having them and some different elements of communicating to physicians about them. Also, they dive into what the perfect protocol looks like...or does it even exist?!
On this episode Matt and Daniel talk about the importance of equipment and it's role that it plays in being an awesome PT! Also, there is some back and forth about some other things that make a great PT not dealing with equipment!
In this episode Daniel and Matt talk about some easy ways to stay up to date with the research and latest and greatest in the field of PT! Some ranting to be expected of course!
In this episode Matt and Daniel talk about what exactly is the Everything PT Podcast, introductions to who they are and their backgrounds, and give some brief info about some upcoming topic discussions!