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The RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationTips for Preventing Hand InjuriesToday, Drs. Kristin Biggins, Beth Christoffel, and Kim Masker share tips on how to take better care of our hands to help prevent injury while enjoying some of our favorite summer activities like camping, hiking, playing golf and tennis, or gardening. Drs. Biggins, Christoffel, and Masker are occupational therapists with over 60 years of combined experience.
2021-06-1836 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationDo Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep Quality for Children with Autism?Today, Dr. Bryan Gee, Program Director for the RMUoHP Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, discusses the research around weighted blankets and sleep quality for children with Autism, along with the alternatives to weighted blankets that may be more effective to improve sleep quality among children with Autism
2021-04-0933 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationEmotional Intelligence: Using Empathy to Acknowledge Others’ PerspectivesToday, Drs. Mike Nelson and Mace Hamblin discuss emotional intelligence and empathy. Empathy is an important, yet underutilized, skill that each of us possesses. In encountering and navigating challenging times, the use of empathy could arguably be the most important step in maintaining relationships, resolving conflict, and unifying individuals and groups.
2021-03-0539 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationImpacting Healthcare: 2021 Utah Senate Bills 27 and 28Today, RMUoHP Physician Assistant (PA) Faculty member, Dr. Jonathan Baird DMSc, PA-C, ATC, and Utah State Senator Curtis Bramble discuss two proposals being brought to the 2021 Utah Legislative session that would impact current and future PAs and would increase access to quality and affordable medical and mental health care for residents in the state of Utah.
2021-02-1824 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationSmall Changes, Huge Impact: Converting Your Current Healthcare JobWhen Monday mornings are difficult and you feel like you are living for the weekend, it can feel like you need to change your job. This can be true if the culture is toxic or the position is a bad fit, but in the absence of those things it may be worth it to convert your current circumstance. Creating flexibility, changing your role, or negotiating a raise can all improve your current circumstance without needing to change jobs. Today, co-founder of Professional Rebellion, Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS, is back and is joined by his other co-founder, Jenna...
2020-09-0429 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationBurnout in Healthcare: Do we need to change jobs or change careers?What happens when burnout makes you want to leave the profession? It is not uncommon to find yourself in the position where you no longer want to do patient care 9-5, you feel you aren't compensated enough, or you no longer feel excited to go into work. Yet that doesn't mean you have to find a new field. Today, Phil Plisky talks about how you can convert your current job, change jobs, or create your own path and as a result design your ideal career.
2020-08-1434 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationDismantling Systemic Racism, Health Disparities, and Social Injustice in HealthcareThere has been an outcry from communities across the globe in light of recent events dealing with systemic racism, social injustice, and inequality. Today, Dr. Michelle Webb and Dr. Chayla Harris Gaines engage in a thought-provoking discussion on social inequality, health disparities, cultural competency, and sensitivity through the lens of healthcare and personal experience. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health is a resource for healthcare practitioners who desire to have more information on health disparities.
2020-07-2349 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationTraumatic Brain Injuries: Prevention and CareToday, physical therapist Dr. Misti Timpson continues her discussion on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) from her previous episode, TBI: Dallas Griffiths' Story. She discusses those most susceptible to TBIs, prevention, and treatment.
2020-07-1028 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe World of Early Intervention…From an Speech & Language Pathologist PerspectiveToday, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Cherina Williams discusses her world and experiences in Early Intervention. Cherina breaks down working with children, milestones, and the importance of parent advocacy in a fun, simplistic way.
2020-05-2933 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe Recognition and Management of AnxietyToday, Dr. Bartley Rust describes the signs, symptoms, and evidence-based treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
2020-05-2125 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationHead and Neck Cancer: A Candid Discussion About LaryngectomyToday, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) Kristin McDougal and Dr. Phil Sechtem discuss the nuances and specialized care involved for persons with head and neck cancer who undergo partial or total laryngectomy. They discuss self-perceptions and considerations of patients who receive this challenging diagnosis, counseling and consultation visits pre- and post-surgery, and the restoration/management of communication, speech, voice, and swallowing functions. It is essential that this patient population receive care from highly knowledgeable and experienced SLPs from the time of diagnosis through each stage of recovery because optimal outcomes depend on it.
2020-05-1528 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationHealthy Eating and ExerciseToday, health and wellness expert and professional basketball player Kyle Collinsworth and physician assistant Tyler Sommer discuss how the lifestyle choices we make now can have huge positive or negative impacts on our long-term health and wellness. The body, mind, and spirit are all connected and when we don’t take care of our bodies, our minds and spirits suffer. In order to reach our true potential, we must eat real foods and exercise.
2020-05-0735 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationSuicide Prevention: How Healthcare Professionals Can HelpToday, Dr. Amy Kashiwa engages in a rich discussion about barriers to suicide prevention in healthcare. She credits Washington state for its comprehensive legislation mandating suicide prevention training for healthcare providers while raising awareness of the need for such legislation in other states. Dr. Kashiwa explores the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and reviews healthy coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
2020-04-3027 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationA Healthy Mouth: What You Need to KnowToday, Marie Pittman, Physician Assistant and Dental Hygienist, discusses what you can do to keep your teeth and mouth healthy and clean. Because of her unique background and healthcare experience, she shares insights and answers questions to address oral health for all ages.Marie Pittman is a PA faculty member at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
2020-04-2323 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationBuilding Muscle for All AgesIf you're not spending time developing your muscles, you are missing out on some major health benefits! In today's episode, Dr. Coleby Clawson discusses the importance of building muscle no matter what age you are and busts some of the common myths around resistance training for children and older adults.
2020-04-1626 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationAn Introduction to Assistive TechnologyToday, Dr. Lynn Gitlow, an Occupation Therapist (OT) for over 30 years, will introduce us to Assistive Technology. She will define what Assistive Technology is, discuss the importance of matching a person to the right technology, and share resources that will help OTs learn these skills.
2020-04-0923 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationPreventing Running InjuriesToday, Hannah Stedge, an experienced runner and Athletic Trainer, discusses some common running injuries and shares tips on how to safely train for an endurance run.
2020-03-1928 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationSports Safety - An Athletic Trainer's PerspectivePlayers' safety is a hot topic in the sports world, especially concussions. Today, current PhD student, veteran athletic trainer, and clinician-researcher, Kim Barber Foss, will discuss sports safety ranging from brain injuries to the role athletic trainers play in athlete health and safety.
2020-03-1224 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationLiving a Heart-Healthy LifestyleThe leading cause of death among adults in the US is heart disease. Today, Viet Le, PA-C discusses steps adults can take to show their heart some love and to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Viet Le, PA-C works as a Cardiology Clinical Research Scientist/PA at Intermountain Healthcare and is adjunct faculty at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
2020-02-2726 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationEarly Intervention for Children with Developmental DelaysToday, Dr. Ann Hoffman discusses Early Intervention services offered to families when a child is found to demonstrate delays in development prior to three years of age. This could include speech or cognitive delays or fine/gross motor delays, with all of the services provided in the child's natural environment- their home! She shares information about how the process works to initiate services and the resource to find the group of clinicians to contact for your area.
2020-02-2124 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationEmotional Intelligence: How Emotional Expression Can Make or Break RelationshipsEach of us has the ability to express emotion, but we don't always use that ability in a way that helps us build and maintain good relationships. In this episode, Dr. Mace Hamblin and Dr. Mike Nelson are back to talk more about Emotional Intelligence and this time they are discussing the importance of leveraging our self-awareness in order to communicate feelings in a meaningful way.
2020-02-1438 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationPA and the Patient: Cold & Flu SeasonToday, Jonathan Baird MPAS, PA-C, ATC, and Travis Layne MPAS, PA-C, sit down on the latest PA and the Patient to talk Cold and Flu season. They dispel myths, talk about influenza vaccination, and provide tips on how you can handle symptoms when you find yourself sick during this time of year.
2020-02-0629 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationTraumatic Brain Injury: Dallas Griffiths' StoryToday, Dr. Misti Timpsom sits down with a former patient, Dallas Griffiths, who suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to share his inspiring story. Dallas did more than survive, he thrived; in spite of life-long impairments.Dr. Timpson is a faculty member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
2020-01-3033 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationLate Talkers Can't WaitParents are always monitoring the development of their children, including their speech. Today, RMUoHP Speech-Language Pathology faculty ElBea Stonier and Kristen Ipson discuss the common misconceptions, how to recognize the signs of a child who may be a late talker and when to refer them, and how to help them.
2020-01-2428 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationFitness & Wellness RecoveryIn this episode, Dane Bartz discusses the benefits of optimal fitness recovery and regeneration. Learn how to integrate efficient and effective recovery protocols while you train at the gym! Dane will be discussing everything from programming, nutrition, stress, sleep, and more!Dane Bartz is a Residential Research Assistant and Ph.D. candidate at RMUoHP.
2020-01-1630 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationLifestyle Medicine and the New Year: Making Long Term ImprovementsToday, Physician Assistant faculty member and Lifestyle Medicine clinician Tyler Sommer talks about lifestyle habits in relation to New Year’s resolutions and health goals. What is a good approach to setting these types of goals? Is it okay to modify your goal if you’re having a hard time reaching it? How can you start making lifestyle changes now? All of this and more.
2020-01-0931 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe Recognition and Management of DepressionIn this episode, Bartley Rust, DHSc, PA-C describes the signs, symptoms, and evidence-based treatment of major depressive disorder. As part of the comprehensive treatment of depression, Dr. Rust discusses lifestyle modifications, psychotherapy, and antidepressant medications.Dr. Rust is the Program Director for the Doctor of Medical Science program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and has practiced medicine as a PA since 2001. His clinical experience includes internal medicine, family medicine, and urgent care.
2019-12-2633 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationFamily Caregivers: Tips for Caring for Those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.Today, Dr. Michelle Webb and Linda Spencer share information and provide support for those who are caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and related Dementias.Dr. Webb is the Director of the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and Dr. Spencer is the Director of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at RMUoHP.
2019-11-2730 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationPT and the Patient: Beyond the Average Knee PainToday, Dr. F. David Paulson discusses the concept of "interconnectedness" of the various parts of the body, their relationship to each other, and to resulting knee pain. Proper rehabilitation requires a connection between the patient and the physical therapist, effective communication, and a sense of trust so that the patient's goals can best be accomplished. Dr. Paulson and one of his patients take you through the journey from knee surgery to subsequent experiences with knee pain to related functional limitations. Dr. Paulson is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Rocky Mountain University of...
2019-11-1428 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe Simple Complexity of Motivation and Reaching Our GoalsToday, Dr. Jeff Lynn joins the RMUpload to introduce health & wellness coaching - it's not just about exercise. Dr. Lynn discusses what the key to motivation is and how to achieve hard goals in all areas of our lives. At Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Jeff Lynn, Ph.D., NBC-HWC1, FIOC2, FACSM3, is the Concentration Track Director for Health Promotion and Wellness Track in the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD) program, Director of Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate, and the Coordinator for the Health & Wellness Coaching Track in the Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS...
2019-10-2429 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe PA and the Patient: Episode Type II (Diabetes)Today, Jonathan Baird MPAS, PA-C, ATC, sits down with RMUpload host Jon Smith follow-up on their previous conversation diabetes to discuss Type II Diabetes Mellitus. They define the differences between Type I and II, how it affects the lives of patients, and what patients can do to help prevent the complications that come from it.
2019-10-1132 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationBonus Episode: The Journey to be a Physical TherapistToday, on a bonus episode of the RMUpload for Physical Therapy (PT) Month, RMUoHP DPT Interim Chair and Program Director Dr. Steve Wilkinson and DPT students Mackenzie Vineyard and Jasmine Serbas discuss what inspired them to become a PT, how they're surviving grad school, and the future.
2019-10-0327 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationMindfulness at Work, School, and HomeToday, Dr. Steven Wilkinson discusses the concept of Mindfulness, which is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. He will dive deeper into what mindfulness is, how it is practiced, and the benefits. Dr. Wilkinson is the Interim Chair and Program Director for our Doctor of Physical Therapy program and he uses Mindfulness in the classroom as a means to help students with their studies and as a way to combat the stressors of graduate school, but also as a tool they...
2019-09-2630 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationEmotional Self-Awareness: The Cornerstone of Emotional IntelligenceToday, Dr. Mace Hamblin and Dr. Mike Nelson discuss the concept of emotional self-awareness as a foundational building block of emotional intelligence (EI). They define emotional self-awareness, as well as practical strategies to help increase our use of this important EI skill in daily life. This episode is sure to get you thinking about how you can be more aware of your emotional signals and triggers.
2019-09-1333 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationModeling a Healthy LifestyleToday, Dr. Mimi Secor discusses how to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. She shares her own personal health and fitness transformation and shares how habit stacking can transform your own life. Dr. Secor is a Nurse Practitioner, National Speaker/ Educator/Entrepreneur, a #1 International Best-selling Author, and a Health and Fitness Advocate. She earned her doctorate at age 61 and entered her first bodybuilding competition at age 62.
2019-08-2927 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationPresidential Leadership Series: Characteristics and Culture of an Effective OrganizationToday, Dr. Richard Nielsen (RMUoHP President) and Dr. Jessica Egbert (RMUoHP Executive VP of Strategy & Engagement) discuss what it takes to create an organization that inspires and empowers its employees to take ownership and innovate.
2019-08-1534 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationMore Than Words: Communication Development in the First Two YearsToday, Speech-Language Pathologists Kristen Ipson and ElBea Stonier discuss the complexities of communication and language development, important developmental milestones, and when early communication delays can be identified and treated.
2019-08-0132 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationUnderstanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Today, Dr. Hina Garg discusses the role of physical therapy and exercise as a possible solution in MS. Recent studies suggest a prevalence of more than a million individuals living with MS in the US. This requires a greater understanding of the condition, and the need for solutions.
2019-07-1827 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe Role of Occupational Therapy In Treatment Of Patients With DementiaAlzheimer's disease affects 5.8 million Americans in the U.S. and today Dr. Michelle Webb, Director of the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at RMUoHP., shares with us the role of Occupational Therapy in treatment of patients with dementia.
2019-07-0426 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationAphasia Awareness: Illuminating a Language Disorder Hiding in Plain SightToday, Speech-language pathologists Tim Stockdale and Wendy Chase discuss a language disorder affecting millions of Americans. Aphasia is a condition heard by many but understood by few. Despite this, its impact on an individual and their community is far-reaching. June is Aphasia Awareness Month and the hope is to bring greater awareness of Aphasia with this episode.
2019-06-2028 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationThe PA and The Patient: Diabetes and YouToday, Jon Baird, MPAS, PA-C, ATC, Athletic Trainer and faculty member of the RMUoHP Physician Assistant Program, discusses diabetes with our host who also happens to be a patient with Type I Diabetes Mellitus. They discuss what it is like to live with and treat diabetes, both from the perspective of the patient and the provider.
2019-06-0635 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationDoes This Look Infected? Wound Management from Two Surgical PAsToday, Travis Layne and Tyler Sommer, both Physician Assistants and professors in the PA program at RMUoHP, discuss how to know when a skin injury should be evaluated by a healthcare provider, how to prevent infection, the difference between acute and chronic wounds, and when a laceration needs to be closed with stitches. Travis and Tyler both have experience in surgical specialties and evaluating wounds in the field and clinical setting. Listen now to learn about wound care and more!
2019-05-0938 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationHand Therapy: Melding Art, Science, Wellness, and BreathToday Kristin Biggins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CYT-C, discusses working with people who have injured their hands in a variety of ways and how they want to do one main thing, and that is to get back to their lives as quickly as possible. A holistic approach to hand therapy is to go beyond just the medical approach and work on mobility within the areas where the patient wants to use their hands. Dr. Biggins discusses her career and the joy she experiences daily in the worlds of occupational therapy and yoga therapy.Dr. Biggins received her post-professional...
2019-04-2426 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationPositional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Pediatric Concussion PreventionIn this episode, Ann Hoffman PT, DScPT, PCS, discusses plagiocephaly (flat-head), which occurs when developing babies continually hold their head in a preferred position without turning their head. The weight of the head provides pressure that causes flatness. Early detection and treatment are the best ways to prevent flat-head, but once it occurs, many useful exercises and procedures can be utilized to correct it. In regard to the concussion, the best course of action is to do everything possible to prevent them by wearing safety helmets and equipment for sports participation and in other activities such as riding a bike...
2019-04-1218 minThe RMUpload! Healthcare and EducationA Primer in Emotional IntelligenceWelcome to the RMUpload! This is the first episode of our new bi-weekly podcast about education, health, and life at a graduate healthcare institution. Our first episode features Dr. Mike Nelson and Dr. Mace Hamblin giving an introduction to the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) and its value in personal and professional life. They provide a brief overview of important principles within the EI construct, as well as examples of how these principles can be applied to common scenarios in our lives. This episode also wades into the physiological concepts of how emotions can affect the brain and overrides the...
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