Let's Get Physical (Therapy‪)‬ Becca Schumer

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 provide comprehensive care. Join us in celebrating the vital contributions of SLPs in enhancing communication and improving lives! 
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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 from a clinician’s perspective. 
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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 independence and live a fulfilling life. 
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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 @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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. 
 Center for Sport Science & Safety: https://www.usalacrosse.com/center-sports-science-safety 


Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

Low back pain is a common condition experienced by lacrosse athletes of all levels. Today, Dr. Kalantar, professor and chief of the Division of Spine Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the MedStar Orthopedic Institute, teaches us all about low back pain in athletes including pars stress fractures, spondylolisthesis, and general low back pain. 
Dr. Kalantar shares with us the general course of treatment for an athlete with low back pain and the spectrum that exists given the intensity or severity of the condition. 
Are you a PT who treats lacrosse athletes or a lacrosse athlete yourself who is experiencing low back pain? Tune into this episode to learn more about it with an expert surgeon. 
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!