Let's Get Physical (Therapy‪)‬ Becca Schumer

Today we begin our mini series on Knee Replacements!In this episode, we sit down with an experienced orthopedic surgeon to discuss total and unilateral knee replacements. From candidacy criteria to post-operative expectations and follow-up protocols, we uncover the intricacies of these procedures. Learn about the surgical techniques involved and how seamless communication between physical therapists and physicians ensures optimal patient recovery and well-being. Please be sure to f...

Join us on Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day (it’s actually May 18th, but we’re celebrating with our SLPs early!) as we delve into the world of SLPs. Discover what Speech Language Pathologists do, the wide range of patients they help—from infants to the elderly—and the diverse settings where they work, including hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics. Learn who refers individuals to SLPs and the collaborative efforts between SLPs and physical therapists to provi...

Join us for this awesome episode as we dive into the topic of Mental Health in support of May being Mental Health Awareness Month!!! We start with defining what “mental health” means, how as health care practitioners and care givers this can impact our mental health, as well as discussing resilience and burnout. We emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental health, supporting our team members, and end the episode with our top tip for helping to improve our own mental health fr...

April is OT Month, and while it may be the last week of April, it doesn’t lessen our appreciation for all occupational therapists! Today, we’ve got one of our very own OTs, Dave Federline. Dave does an amazing job sharing about the profession of OT and all the various settings OTs practice in. Dave is clearly passionate about his work and explores the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Thank you to all the OTS in this world helping patients gain independenc...

MedStar Health has been medically volunteering at the Boston Marathon for a handful of years now. This year was no different, as we brought up a team full of MDs, PTs, and ATCs. On today’s podcast, we’re joined by an MD, 2 PTs, and an ATC to go over the 2024 Boston Marathon and the capacity with which our team helped the runners in the medical tents. If you’ve ever been curious about a PT or ATCs role on race day, tune in to this one!!! Please be sure to follow us on Instagram ...

Jason tells us all about the Center of Sports Science and Safety, the current research being conducted towards the mission and values of USA Lacrosse, and lastly about Lacrosse in the Olympics and metrics being explored to help athletes perform in this sport to the best of the ability. We get to dip our toes into the myriad of areas the Center of Sports Science and Safety covers with the goal of safety in sport and optimizing the performance of lacrosse athletes across the world. &n...