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OncoPT is not always the first career path for physical therapists - today’s guest included!From starting her career at the USDA to now pioneering cancer rehab in her area, Dr. Alyssa Carey, PT, shares her journey to specializing in OncoPT, plus the major decisions that transformed her career into what it is today. Listen for all the juicy details today!Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire ...

Prostate cancer survivors sometimes fall into the gap between pelvic floor PT & OncoPT - who should be treating the patient & when?The short answer is all hands on deck, but Dr. Matthew Johnston, PT, breaks down exactly how to prioritize your patient’s impairments & which team your patient should see first.In today’s episode, we dive into the physical, cognitive, emotional, & psychological aspects of a prostate cancer survivor’s experience, plus how to truly understand the bar...

Cancer rehab may not always be the first step on your PT journey - but that doesn’t mean you’re behind or you can’t become an expert clinician.Today’s guest is the PERFECT example of this: Melissa White began her PT career nowhere near oncology. But after she transitioned into pelvic floor therapy, she found herself treating more & more cancer survivors. And soon, she was HOOKED.Fast forward, she’s now building cancer rehab programs in her area & specializes in onco-pelvic PT. Melissa...

Trauma-informed care is super trendy to talk about in health care right now, but what does it actually mean & how do we implement it into practice?This conversation with Dr. Adam Matichak emphasizes the importance of creating a safe & welcoming environment, through trauma-informed care, for patients to be seen, heard, & understood. Dr. Matichak challenges us to be intentional & fully present during sessions to build trust & repair relationships with patients (yes, eve...

ICYMI the American Cancer Society estimates that 2,001,140 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2024.While treatable & in some cases curable, cancer is becoming a bigger problem than we probably thought possible. Survivors are surviving longer, but at what cost…to their lives, their independence, their function, their mobility, their quality of life?PTs are perfectly primed & positioned to step up & care for this rapidly expanding patient population. But this requires you to s...

Holistic care is such a buzz phrase in health care, but is it actually possible in today’s cancer rehab? The answer is a resounding yes, & Dr. Katie O’Bright shares exactly how in today’s podcast episode.Dr. Katie O’Bright is a leading voice in primary care PT (yes, it’s a thing & not new at all), & she breaks down common misconceptions about primary care PT, how it actually works in physical therapy, plus how you’re probably ALREADY implementing primary care principles in y...