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Let's Get Physical (Therapy)Stick to the Science: Dry Needling for Pain & Recovery with PTs Meghan Dawson and Brittanie MafraSend us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into dry needling with a seasoned physical therapists, Meghan Dawson (PT, DPT, FDN, MTC, BRF, MFDc) and Brittanie Mafra (PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN), exploring how this powerful technique is used in rehab and recovery. We break down what dry needling is, how it differs from acupuncture, the science behind its effectiveness, and which conditions it can help treat.Whether you're a PT looking to expand your knowledge or a patient curious about trying it, this episode will answer all your questions about how dry needling...2025-04-0139 min
The Postural Restoration PodcastEpisode 37: Besty Baker-Bold, PT, CMPT, PRC, CMTPT/DNIn this episode of the Postural Restoration Podcast I am joined by Betsy Baker-Bold who resides in Everett, WA. Betsy was pivotal in bringing PRI to the pacific northwest alongside her own journey. Betsy took her first course Myokinematic Restoration in 2010 when her employer at the time, Olympic Physical Therapy was hosting. Coming from a heavily manual based educational background Betsy and her colleagues were introduce to this new neurological perspective and left with the question of what to do with it. Betsy recalls these struggles from a clinical perspective of not only exploring asymmetry a...2025-02-281h 14
The Practice Experience PodcastNavigating The Healthcare HierarchyBack for round two! Kicking off National PT Month, Jason Collin, PT, MPT, CHPC, co-founder and director of awesomeness at PT Revolution is back for for a conversation with host Ryan Giebel, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, content marketing specialist at WebPT. Tune in for an engaging discussion on changing physical therapy's place in the healthcare community. They discuss the negative perception of the healthcare hierarchy and the need for physical therapists to shift their mindset and elevate their practice. Plus, together they share the importance of creating a unique and unforgettable PT experience for patients, as well as...2024-10-0232 minThe Practice Experience PodcastRevolutionizing the PT ExperienceJason Collin, PT, MPT, CHPC, co-founder and director of awesomeness at PT Revolution joins host Ryan Giebel, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, content marketing specialist at WebPT, for a conversation on revolutionizing the PT experience by creating a vibe and breaking away from the traditional medical model. Together they discuss how to focus on creating a meaningful first impression, connecting with patients throughout their session, and leaving patients on a high note. Jason also gives advice and encourages new grads and young PTs to find their passion, narrow their niche, and focus on continuous learning and growth. 2024-09-2043 minThe Practice Experience PodcastRevolutionizing the PT ExperienceJason Collin, PT, MPT, CHPC, co-founder and director of awesomeness at PT Revolution joins host Ryan Giebel, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, content marketing specialist at WebPT, for a conversation on revolutionizing the PT experience by creating a vibe and breaking away from the traditional medical model. Together they discuss how to focus on creating a meaningful first impression, connecting with patients throughout their session, and leaving patients on a high note. Jason also gives advice and encourages new grads and young PTs to find their passion, narrow their niche, and focus on continuous learning and growth. 2024-09-1132 min
Fit As A FiddleDry Needling in Physical Therapy“What do you mean you’re going to poke me with needles?” You might ask this question if your medical professional believes that needles might help expedite your healing and recovery process from an injury. Typically people associate needles only with acupuncture. However, other medical professions use needles in different ways for different benefits.Today our guest is Dr. Timothy Garrison. He is a Partner and Physical Therapist with several credentials behind his name including: DPT, CMTPT, FMS, AIB-VR, Body Q, Vest Cert. LV. 1. On today’s show he walks us through the basics of dry n...2024-08-2237 minThe Practice Experience PodcastBridging Research, Education, and Community CareJoin Dr. Amy Yorke, PT, PhD, professor in the physical therapy department at the University of Michigan-Flint, in a conversation with host Ryan Giebel, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, content marketing specialist at WebPT, on how to improve community care through research and education. In this episode, Amy shares insights into the HEART clinic at the University of Michigan-Flint, a student-led, pro-bono service that provides individualized physical therapy to underinsured and uninsured patients. Together, the two offer practical advice for practicing PTs on how to get involved in community-based initiatives and the benefits of research and clinical affiliations. 2024-08-1439 min
The Hand to Shoulder Podcast038: Understanding Midcarpal Instability with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT Wrist instability can be a difficult condition to treat.
Today’s episode covers the intricate mechanics of midcarpal instability and the two types of clinical presentations: midcarpal VISI (volar intercalated
segmental instability) and the less common midcarpal DISI (dorsal intercalated segmental instability). Clinical testing for each of these conditions will be covered as well as evidence-supported treatment interventions including
orthotic management, muscular engagement and the progression with proprioceptive training.
Ann Porretto-Loehrke is a skilled clinician with a passion
for teaching and clinical treatment of upper extremity disorders. She has been practicing for 30 years and teac...2024-07-2541 min
The Running Explained Podcasts4/e03 Is There an Ideal Footstrike? with Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDTFOOTSTRIKE is often a hot topic among runners... but should it be? Does where you land matter? If so, WHY? Physical therapist & founder of Learn2Run Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT, returns to the show for a deep dive into all things foostrike!
-What is footstrike?
-What footstrike can and can't tell you
-Why you might be thinking about footstrike all wrong
-Heel striking vs midfoot or forefoot striking
-Footstrike form cues: helpful or harmful?
-What about sprinters?
-Footstrike on...2024-01-251h 14
IPTA#THIRDTHURSDAY: Golf Rehab – Keep Your Patients Up To Par! (September 2023)Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world played by people of all ages, physical abilities, and skill levels. Like any sport, regardless of skill level or how often you play, injuries will occur. Therefore, it is important to know how to keep your golfers healthy and enjoying their time on the course.
Golf is a true rotational sport. The golf swing is performed through a full body rotation to build centripetal force, using the golf club as a whip to hit the ball. One key to treating the golfing population is to understand what...2023-10-311h 12
Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. CindyEpisode 13 - Women's Health Pelvic Floor with Jane FranczakComments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback!Welcome to Episode 13! Today continues a series on throwback interviews we've done in the past. Today Dr. Cindy talks about women's health and the pelvic floor with Jane Franczak, MSPT, WCS, CMTPT in a very interesting and informative interview.We hope this audio only format is something that you can listen to more easily in car, working out, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Of course, these interviews are available on our YouTube channel as well via the link below:2023-10-1834 min
More Than Just A Hand with Hand Therapist BlairS1 E5: Manual Therapy in Hand Therapy with Ann Porretto-LoerhkeSend us a textMany people have the misconception that Hand Therapy means Hand Massage. Sorry to burst your bubble guys, but Hand Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists do not function the same as a Massage Therapists. Our qualifications, scopes of practice and skill sets are very different. Although we use massage as a part of our tool in the treatment whenever it is required, we are not confined to massage per se. Massage falls within the encompassing term of Manual Therapy. Yet again, Manual Therapy is not just massage. In this fifth offering of Mo...2023-09-1924 min
Science of Slink: The Evidence Based Pole Podcast with Dr. Rosy BoaSpines, Bras & Breathing with the Acro PT
This week we're joined by Angela Prescott PT, DPT, CMPT, CMTPT, CSCS (aka the Acro PT!) for a really wonderful discussion. We talk about thoracic (AKA middle back) mobility, what fascia are are how they affect your pole dance, why you shouldn't roll out your IT band, continuing to pole dance as we age, what PTs are and what sort of training they get and, as promised, bras and breathing.
You can find Angie at ACRO Physical Therapy & Fitness, @acrophysicaltherapy on Instagram or online at https://www.acropt.com/.
The Evidence-Based Pole Podcast aims to...2023-06-0242 min
Ms. FitOne Lifestyles with Elizabeth ColenEP 128: Keep on DancingDr. Meghan Gearhart, PT, DPT, MS, CMTPT is a Dance Physical Therapist/Entrepreneur and owner of Charlotte Dance Medicine. She is giving us some insight on physical therapy, performance, and wellness services for athletes. She talks about unintentional eating disorders, the athletic pyramid, gripping personalities and tips on how to de-grip for all of us.She covers the difference between a dance physical therapist and a physical therapist who works with other athletes, the impact she wants to leave on each dancer, and how you can find a physical therapist in your area.Learn more from her...2023-04-2729 min
The Mind-Body Podcast, Your Rebellious PodcastEpisode 17: Love Your Pelvic Floor with Krystal FanninIn this episode, Krystal educates us and shares important information on pelvic floor health. Tune in and learn:-What are the symptoms of pelvic floor disfunction?-What is the experience during the pelvic floor exam?-Why it is not always about kegels?-Why you should make going to the potty your mindful moment?Fannin is a pelvic health physical therapist at Athletes’ Potential in Decatur and a registered yoga teacher. She is helping people get out of pain, stop leaking and stay active through the lifespan. She is passionate about teaching movement and self-care to...2023-04-1128 min
The Next Level Guy Show#168 Dr. Carlos J. Berio on how to be healthy for performance, skill and life!TODAY’s GUEST IS Dr. Carlos Berio! Today’s guest is Dr. Carlos Berio, the first BJJ Physio and licensed Physical Therapist, and he’s back for round 2! Dr. Carlos J Berio, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, CMTPT, HKC is the Executive Director, Head Sports Pain Expert, and Founder of SPARK Physiotherapy in Alexandria, VA. He is a...
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Next Level GuyEpisode #168 Dr. Carlos J. Berio on how to be healthy for performance, skill and life!Today’s guest is Dr. Carlos Berio, the first BJJ Physio and licensed Physical Therapist and he's back for round 2! Dr. Carlos J Berio, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, CMTPT, HKC is the Executive Director, Head Sports Pain Expert, and Founder of SPARK Physiotherapy in Alexandria, VA. He is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Trigger Point Dry Needling Expert. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. His combination of hard skills and an ever present focus on the client experience is what makes Dr. Berio and S...2023-03-011h 22
The Untethered PodcastEpisode 190: A PTs Approach: Tongue Ties, TMD, & OMDs with Liana Sved PT, DPT, CMTPTLiana Sved is a physical therapist and orofacial myofunctional therapist specializing in working with patients who present with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). She joins Hallie for a fascinating conversation on the effects of TMD on the body and overall optimal function. They cover everything from how TMD pain can be felt in other parts of the orofacial structure, the importance of educating patients and allowing them to make an informed decision, how having a tongue tie can lead to TMD and the difficulties of navigating our healthcare system. If you or your patients have orofacial pain or TMD; this i...2022-11-2152 min
The Be More Today ShowEP 105: "Daily Transformation" featuring Physical Therapist and Hand Specialist Kathryn Haskins PT, DPT, OCS, CHTNational Physical Therapy Appreciation Month continues with our third guest for the month of October Kathryn Haskins. Kathryn received her Bachelor of Science degree from Shenandoah University in 2008, where she also played softball as a pitcher and center fielder. During her time at SU, Kathryn helped lead her team to a USA South Conference Championship victory in 2008, and was also named an ESPN Academic-All-American. She continued her education at Shenandoah University where she graduated first in her class in 2011 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She went on to obtain her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) thr...2022-10-1749 min
Hands In MotionSpotlight on Treatment: Joint Mobilization of the Elbow with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPTOn this episode, we are joined by Ann Porretto-Loerhke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT to discuss joint mobilizations for the elbow. She recently presented a webinar for ASHT on this very topic so if you did not catch that episode, we will give you a sneak peek on some of the information discussed in the webinar as well as some other tips and tricks on treating the elbow. Wanting to know more? Check out her webinar in ASHT’s webinar library at: https://education.asht.org Guest Bio: dssAnn has been a prac...2022-10-1143 min
The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance33. Don’t Ignore Your Pelvic Floor | Dr. Amber Rand“If we're getting good coordination between the pelvic floor and our abs, we're just going to be able to generate more power,” explains Dr. Amber Rand, PT, DPT, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT, and Physio Room’s Women's Health Specialist. Through her own challenges with pregnancy, Dr. Amber became passionate about women’s health. At Physio Room, she helps mothers through their pregnancy journeys and educates her clients about their pelvic health.
If you’re pregnant, Dr. Amber recommends seeing a Pelvic Floor Therapist at least once per trimester. As a result, pregnant women can determine their labor...2022-09-1356 min
The Alchemist LoungeOvercoming Failures And Winning In Life - Pauls PujatsOne learns more from failure than from success. In pole vaulting, mother nature is everything, and Latvia Olympian Pauls Pujats has this in mind every time he experiences life's downfalls. It’s all about failing fast and learning even faster with extreme sports as his #1 teacher. EPISODE NOTES How to start pursuing something at a higher level The process of learning and mastering the art of pole vaulting The importance of having a support system, especially in the Olympics Coping up with mental challenges in a high-pressured environment Cliff jumping vs. cliff divin...2022-04-2937 min
The Hand to Shoulder Podcast019: Prosthetic Training with Arm DynamicsOne LIMB at a time…..have you ever worked with a patient who is in need of a prosthetic? Today, Shelly Somers, PT, DPT, CHT, ATC, CMTPT, joins the podcast in a great conversation with Jennifer Peterson, MA, PT and Patrick Prigge, CP, FAAOP(D) from Arm Dynamics in Maple Grove, MN. We discuss the process of obtaining a prosthetic for an amputee and the proper steps needed to get him or her measured, fitted and trained with a new prosthetic. Join us as we break down these steps to restore function one limb at a time.2022-04-261h 02
I Spy with my Myo Eye...Episode 68 ft. Dr. Liana Sved, PT, DPT, CMTPTIn today's episode, Brittny talks with her colleague, Liana Sved, PT, DPT, CMTPT. Find out how Liana's physical therapy initial evaluation had changed since becoming a myofunctional therapist. Brittny and Liana discuss compensatory muscle involvement when doing myofunctional therapy exercises and in general with OMDs. They also discuss how taking a myofunctional therapy course has brought to light the many detrimental effects a tethered oral tissue can have on the rest of the body.Check out Liana on Instagram at @healthy_heads_pt or her website. www.reviveptct.com2022-04-1435 minThe Hand to Shoulder Podcast018: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPTHave you ever treated someone with numbness and tingling and you couldn't quite figure it out or help them the way you wanted? Have you ever thought about starting your exam proximally? Oftentimes with nerve compression conditions, we see proximal involvement in addition to the distal presentation, which unlocks a whole new realm of treatment possibilities for positive outcomes. Join us on today's podcast as we learn about the symptoms, clinical examination, and rehabilitation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Our Guest, Ann Porretto-Loehrke graduated with a BS in PT from Marquette University in 1994 and a post-professional DPT from Drexel University in 2007. S...2022-03-3149 minThe Next Level Guy ShowEpisode #139 Dr. Carlos J. Berio on building a BJJ body to move better, feel great & roll foreverTODAY’s GUEST IS Dr. Carlos J Berio! Today’s guest is Dr. Carlos Berio, the first BJJ Physio and licensed Physical Therapist. Dr. Carlos J Berio, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, CMTPT, HKC is the Executive Director, Head Sports Pain Expert, and Founder of SPARK Physiotherapy in Alexandria, VA. He is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy,...
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