2FI Physios: Recent Episodes
Tyler Smith
Two Doctors of Physical Therapy discuss their journey towards financial independence (FI), self-development, PT research articles, and host in-depth interviews with physios in the field.
Tyler Smith, PT, DPT, CSCS Jordan Spradlin, PT, DPT, CSCS
To strengthen or not to strengthen...that is the question. Of this episode. Of this meta-analysis...Listen up!
"Does Strength Training for Chronic Ankle Instability Improve Balance and Patient-Reported Outcomes and by Clinically Detectable Amounts? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"
https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article-abstract/101/7/pzab046/6124780?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Dennis Kihlberg, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT about his journey from a fellowship to starting a cash practice for an unusual patient population (at first)!
Review of a systematic review/meta analysis:
"Motor Control Exercises Compared to Strengthening Exercises for Upper- and Lower-Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33609357/
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Listen up to what it takes to get to that next level with PT-Entrepreneur Scott Dickenson!
Website: Neckslevel.com
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_scottdickenson/
NecksLevel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neckslevel/
NecksLevel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/necksleveldevice
NecksLevel YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8puuVJa3Fosw82WQa1fRbA
Email: scott@neckslevel.com
What are the 10 basics of FI that every money minded person needs to be aware of? What are Jordan and Tyler's honorable mentions for an 11th pillar? Listen up!
An interview with Dr. Brittney Mazzone, a former Balboa Naval Medical Center Physical Therapist who talks about her path through PT research, an assistant professorship in Orthotics and Prosthetics at SDSU, and how she did it all without a PhD! Listen up!
What is the BEST real estate opportunity or trust to invest in for financial independence? What are the pros and cons of each? Listen up!
How did a cat named "Orlando" beat 3 top financial investment advisors in a year-long contest? Why is Warren Buffet putting 90% of his estate in index funds when he passes away? What could a 1.95% fee difference on a mutual fund really change over 30 years? Listen up!
A talk with Lieutenant Hollins about his path through the Marines, PT school at Army-Baylor, and finally as an officer in the Navy, and where he may end up next! P.S. Bonus BIG REVEAL on Jordan's future career in this episode, listen up! ...He may have gotten a "medal of honor," just saying.
Should you base ACLR patients rehabilitation and return to sport decisions off time-based criteria? Are you a horrible person? NO, of course not, so do it based on EVIDENCE and a 10 task progression criteria instead! What are the criteria you ask? Listen up!
Article:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33354394/
How do you know when to manage patients post-concussion with a HEP or more intensive PT? What 3 stratifications do patients fall into, and how are they placed in each category? Listen up for a new treatment algorithm!
What is a SEP IRA? Why did Tyler go ALL in on VTSAX? Why does this sentence end with 2 question marks??
Listen to find out!
The classic of classic papers and the foundation upon which the PT profession is built. Load and stress modification, tissue adaptation, and SICK GAINZ. Listen up!
Article:
https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/82/4/383/2837004
Jordan and Tyler recount their best side hustles and odd jobs through the years. How Tyler once made rent by selling his body...(for science), and how Jordan used his side hustle to talent stack his way into grad school at SDSU. Listen up!
Listen to Carissa talk about her background in powerlifting, life in USC's medical school, and her plans to become a navy surgeon with advice along the way.
Jordan talks about his recent CEU's at a course from Owens Recovery Science, while Tyler got to attend CSM virtually to hear updated research from Johnny Owens about the state of Blood Flow Restriction in 2021. Listen up!
Listen to the legend Dr. Mike Rosenthal explain his 24 year Naval career, life as a MSK professor at SDSU, and now current faculty at University of Nebraska Medical Center for insights all along the journey
"Comparison of Blood Flow Restriction Devices and their effect on Quadriceps Muscle Activation"
Link to article:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1466853X2100033X?dgcid=author
Apologies for shaky audio quality in this one
When should smartphone applications be used in the clinic? Is there a reliable goniometric app on the market today? Find out!
Link to full article:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276071569_Validity_and_Reliability_of_Two_Goniometric_Mobile_Apps_Device_Application_and_Examiner_Factors
What is a "Health Savings Account", and why do only 4% of people use them as retirement accounts? How can they accelerate your journey to FI?
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References:
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p969#en_US_2020_publink1000204039
https://www.hsabank.com/hsabank/learning-center/irs-qualified-medical-expenses
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/12/31/96-of-people-with-a-health-savings-account-are-mak.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBeJ5pWPTQs&ab_channel=EddieYoon
Listen as Dr. Arli Lindskog talks about his five active-duty years in the Army, and how that set him up for future financial success (and some regrets) along the way to becoming a DoD employee working in Kansas with the Air Force.
Guest interview with Dr. Lauren Takayesu about her path through travel PT, to a Sports residency, and finally becoming a commissioned officer in the Army as a physical therapist.
"Sticks and Stones: The Impact of Language in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation"
https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2018.0610
The financial impact and decisions that Amelia has made as a new grad PT in a neuro residency at USC
Article #1 "Rehabilitation after hip arthroscopy: a movement control based perspective" (Malloy et al, 2016)
Article #2 "Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: more than bursitis and iliotibial tract friction" (Ho and Howard, 2012)
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Standard? Graduated? Extended?
Income-based? REPAYE? Income contingent? Income sensitive?
Find your ideal strategy in this episode
"Discipline equals freedom." -Jocko Willink
How building the discipline of budgeting can allow for a smoother financial ride
A preview into the future direction of the podcast and where you can learn the backstory of Tyler and Jordan