Becoming a Great Physical Therapist (PT)

Ethan Mitchell & Joey Stewart
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  • Self-Improvement

This podcast is made to inspire Pre-PTs, SPTs, and current Physical Therapists to become the greatest version of themselves physically, mentally, professionally, financially, and spiritually. We interview the physical therapy field's most influential PTs as well as other prominent healthcare professionals to learn invaluable wisdom from their past, so you, our listener, can formulate your own path to greatness in your future.

  1. 12/17/2024

    Home Health Physical Therapy (Dr. Zach Pevnick)

    Becoming a Great Physical Therapist (PT)

    31 min
  2. Ep. 39: Rethinking Rehab (Dr. Shelbie Miller)

    10/17/2023

    Ep. 39: Rethinking Rehab (Dr. Shelbie Miller)

    This episode, we had the opportunity to interview Shelbie Miller, PT, DPT, SCS! Shelbie works as a sports physical therapist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She is passionate about engaging in productive healthcare conversations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and approaching everything with a learners mindset. Shelbie launched The Rethinking Rehab Podcast in March of 2022. Her podcast is sponsored by our friends at CALU (Clinical Athlete - The Level Up Initiative). This podcast exists to give rehab professionals permission to change their mind by hearing others in the field share their own experience of rethinking things. Shelbie's Recommendations Courses: - Sloptimal Loading (Scott Morrison, @Physiopraxis, a great follow btw!) - EXOS, Performance Specialist - Clinic to Field (Concussion treatment & assessment - Bobby Jean Lee & Chelsea Ortega) - Neurodynamic Solutions (Michael Shacklock) Books: - Being Wrong (Kathryn Schulz) - Think Again (Adam Grant) - Calling B******t - Dream Teams (interprofessional care) Podcasts: - PTInquest - E3Rehab - Physionetwork - JOSPT Insights

    53 min

  3. 06/20/2023

    Ep. 38: Self Reflection & Clinical Improvement (Dr. Zach Baker)

    This episode, we interviewed Dr. Zach Baker, PT, DPT. Zach went into his journey to being a part of Rehab 2 Perform. We also discussed how he has learned to be a mentor and to grow as such. Additionally, we covered how new grad physical therapists can navigate the financial side of being out of school. Financial Resources Dropped:  @PersonalFinanceClub https://instagram.com/personalfinanceclub?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== @Thewhitecoatinvestor https://instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== Will Butler @simplyWillB https://instagram.com/simplywillb?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg== Zach Baker IG: @Zdbaker30 https://instagram.com/zdbaker30?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==Dr.baker@rehab2perform.com

    52 min
  4. Ep. 37: Critical Thinking (Dr. Dylan Carmody)

    06/01/2023

    Ep. 37: Critical Thinking (Dr. Dylan Carmody)

    Dylan is a new grad DPT who is well versed within the strength and conditioning world. Dylan is highly involved within the Clinical Athlete and Level Up Initiative (CALU) community, he serves on the marketing team. Additionally, Dylan is working with Citizen Athletics, a very highly touted group of physical therapist that deliver high quality care. Within this episode we touch on: - How to utilize critical thinking with a new and simple framework. "What else could explain this?" - The great manual therapy debate - What Dylan has changed his mind about throughout the years as well as his struggles in PT school - Clinical growth strategies Make sure to follow Dylan on instagram @Dylancarmody.dpt or shoot him an email at Carmody.dylan@gmail.com. Be sure to follow our instagram @BGPT_Podcast for updates!

    52 min

  5. 05/09/2023

    Ep. 36: THE REBRAND

    Joey and Ethan discuss what is to come in the future of the "Becoming a Great Physical Therapist" podcast! This show includes: - Life Updates - New Jobs - Continuing Education - Ethan's Running Adventures (Ultra Marathons) Keep Up With Ethan and Joey: @Mr.Kinesiology @jstew.the.spt

    27 min
  6. Ep. 35: All things Acute Care with DPT Steph

    11/14/2022

    Ep. 35: All things Acute Care with DPT Steph

    In this episode, we got to speak with DPT Steph (@dpt.steph on Instragram). She talked about her journey switching from outpatient orthopedics to the acute care setting. She talked about the vast skillset acute care physical therapists have and how they do more than just "walk patients". She discusses her methods of practicing, such as blocked practice for walking, or using her expertise as a movement therapist to see where a patient can improve, like a sit to stand. She debunks other myths, such as how early mobility in the hospital or emergency department, is contraindicated, and doing higher intensity exercises with patient on hemodialysis. We also discuss communication with patients in the hospital and our unique advantage as physical therapists. She also discusses her methods of creating PT related content. Lastly, she discussed how she navigated the harder times during physical therapy school.

    46 min
  7. Ep. 34: Starting A PT Running Business (Dr. Steve White)

    08/04/2022

    Ep. 34: Starting A PT Running Business (Dr. Steve White)

    Ep. 34: Starting A PT Running Business (Dr. Steve White) Steve White graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oklahoma University & is credentialed as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist as well as Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Steve Has been an avid runner since high school and has been a run coach for several years now. Additionally, Steve specializes in treating running relating injuries. Visit Steve's Website To Work With Him or Learn More. Follow Steve on Instagram! In this podcast we discuss: The path to entrepreneurship and what it is like owning a running-based physical therapy business. What physical therapists should know about treating runners. The common myths and mistakes when it comes to strength training for runners. How to grow as a clinician and learn from mentors. & more!

    44 min
  8. Ep. 33: Strength Training For Runners (Dr. Kate B., CSCS)

    06/30/2022

    Ep. 33: Strength Training For Runners (Dr. Kate B., CSCS)

    Kate Bochnewetch PT, DPT, CSCS is a Western NY based physical therapist and lifelong runner. She graduated from Nazareth College with her Bachelor’s of Science degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Kate is also an RRCA Run Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst. Her passion for working with runners has lead her to found The Running DPT LLC to pursue a career in performance based rehabilitation and run coaching, working with runners to improve performance, return to running after an injury, injury prevention, and much more. Kate provides personalized running and strength coaching for beginner and amateur runners to achieve their goals while minimizing risk for injury, as well as group strength coaching for runners who are new to strength training through her Strong Beginnings Group Program. Kate has a passion for helping runners find balance in their training, return to running after injury, become stronger, and find the joy in it all. In this episode, we discuss common myths surrounding strength training for runners, the journey from staff physical therapist to run coaching business owner, and Kate's process for consistently creating and posting content for instagram. You can find her on instagram: @the_running_dpt Work with Kait!

    44 min
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This podcast is made to inspire Pre-PTs, SPTs, and current Physical Therapists to become the greatest version of themselves physically, mentally, professionally, financially, and spiritually. We interview the physical therapy field's most influential PTs as well as other prominent healthcare professionals to learn invaluable wisdom from their past, so you, our listener, can formulate your own path to greatness in your future.

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