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Dr.  Ryan McConnell monologue addressing his path to academia. He discusses some of the questions that are common to the academic journey. Ryan pulls some material that he wrestles with every year as well as the themes that patrol all educators' minds. Support the show

Taylor is a clinician with board certifications in both Sports and Orthopedics, based in Knoxville, TN. In addition to being a full time clinic director, he is also a faculty member for Upstream Rehabilitation’s SCS residency program, and is the primary therapist for Knoxville’s local minor league hockey team, the Knoxville Ice Bears.  He has previously worked with USA-Weightlifting as a member of their medical team. He is in his fifth year of practice after graduating from University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2016.tcomford@benchmarkpt.comIG: @southern_sports_physio @upstreamrehabilitationinstituteSupport the show

Dr. Grace Mollohan discusses some of the common uses for dry needling as well as many of the misconceptions surrounding dry needling. She also notes several areas where research has tremendous potential or is lagging. Dr. Mollohan is currently the Director of Orthopaedic Residency as well as a course instructor for Upstream Rehab Institute.  She has been a practicing physical therapist in Atlanta, GA since 2011 when she obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University.   Dr. Mollohan completed Orthopaedic Residency with Evidence in Motion in 2013 and completed OMPT Fellowship training with BenchMark Rehab Institute in 2018.  She has achieved board certification in orthopaedics (OCS), and is recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.  Dr. Mollohan is a clinical instructor and serves as a mentor to new graduate physical therapists, orthopedic residents and fellows-in-training.  She is also adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Emory University.  Dr. Mollohan remains active in ongoing research and continues to present at both state and national level conferences.Contact Grace on IG @virginiagrace17Support the show

Today we have a conversation about all things digital learning from microphones, resolution, presentation medium and faculty relationships. We explore these opinions through the vantage of DPT student Marissa Arnerich and Seth Hawks. Support the show

Mark Powers is a physical therapist for BenchMark Physical Therapy in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University (now Georgia Southern) in 2011 and went on to do a residency through Promotion Training University and fellowship through Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy. In addition to treating he is primary faculty for Upstream Rehab Institute’s fellowship program and provides local mentorship to orthopedic residents and new grads. His clinical interests include using strength training and other “non typical PT treatments” to help patients find their “cool things” as well as utilizing pain science to create an atmosphere that promotes resilience and hope. Instagram @spillingtheDPTea and @mpowersdpt Support the show

In this episode we look to a different setting with a clinician manager that has worked in both outpatient, home health and skilled nursing facilities. We explore the opportunities and compare and contrast to other settings while discussing real life challenges to our jobs as excellent healthcare providers. Support the show

Dr. Spoonemore walks us through what it is like working in the United States Public Health Service and how he got there from physical therapy school. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and completing a terminal degree through Bellin College.  Support the show

In this episode, Logan Burton, Brittany Clark, Grace Harrison, & Hannah Krantz will be discussing the do’s and, more importantly, the don’ts for DPT students and new grads entering the clinic. As current students, we feel that there is a disconnect between expectations and performance in the clinic. Our first guest, Ashley Campbell of the Nashville Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, describes her stories from her time as a student PT and now as a clinical instructor. Our second guest, Dr. Suzanne Greenwalt, a professor at Belmont University and practicing therapist, discusses the biggest mistakes she has seen in the acute setting and how to avoid them. Both speakers provide tips to our listeners on how to go into a new clinical setting with confidence. We’ll also be sharing a few write-in stories from past students regarding their worst moments in the clinic!Ashley Campbell contact info: ashley@nsmoc.comSuzanne Greenwalt contact info: suzanne.greenwalt@belmont.eduJustification: Polled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student FB group:97.6% of voters showed interest in our podcast topic of discussion https://www.facebook.com/groups/DPTStudent/permalink/3561572343888817/?comment_id=3562188113827240 Best engagement times for social media posts on Facebook and Instagram:https://influencermarketinghub.com/best-time-to-post-on-instagram/ Asked our PT friends on whether or not they would enjoy this type of podcast, and we received positive feedbackDiscussed the podcast with our PT classmates and other friends, and we received positive feedback to move forward with this podcastSupport the show

With a new generation entering the Physical Therapy workforce, changes are occurring with how we interact with technology and utilize the tools that we have.  How successful is social media really in pulling in new clients? Is it able to raise awareness of Physical Therapists skills/services across the board? Why is it important to brand yourself or business on social media platforms? How is this something that would benefit you in the future? What is it doing for you short and long term? All of these questions and more come to mind when considering the use of social media for a business. Join Devin Durand,  Amy Henson, Caroline Neideffer and Nicole Sharratt for an interview with recent Belmont University Physical Therapy graduate, Dr. Megan Wilson, in order to explore the use of social media and the impact it is having on the Physical Therapy profession. Resources: https://www.digitalnewsreport.org/survey/2019/how-younger-generations-consume-news-differently/ (This is a great resource for statistic on generations/age groups and what social media platform they get majority of their news from- great to use for our opening attention grabbing statements, also has amazing charts and graphics)https://www.webpt.com/blog/post/founder-letter-social-media-madness-5-points-for-pt-practices-to-win-more-patients-online/ (PT specific- “5 points to help PT practices win more patients online”- gives insights on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and how PT’s can more effectively use these platforms to gain followers)Support the show

This podcast episode will delve into the world of the Enneagram. With Emma Spears, Enneagram and the Workplace expert, we will discuss what the Enneagram is, how the Enneagram can be and is used in a professional setting, why the Enneagram is more advantageous than other personality tests, and how knowing your Enneagram Type will help you become a better manager, including how to utilize the Enneagram to manage team diversity and facilitate problem solving. With Dr. Christi Williams, physical therapist and businesswoman, we will discuss how she utilizes the Enneagram in her clinic and in her professional development business.This research article explores the utilization of the Enneagram in the workplace.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0263237312001442These additional resources further support the need to discuss the utilization of the Enneagram in a managerial position, specifically managing a Physical Therapy clinic.https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/enneagram-tools-personality-type-success-6920https://www.dma-solutions.com/thecoreblog/managing-diverse-team-enneagram?hs_amp=true Additional resources: The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne StabileThe Road Between Us by Suzanne StabileTypology PodcastThe Enneagram Institute Velocity Education (www.velocityprevention.com)Support the show

This episode is hosted by Alex Crabill and Hunter Pickens with collaboration from Bruce Jackson and Gabby Perez. In this episode, we interview Ryan McConnell PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, assistant professor at Belmont University and former clinic director with BenchMark Physical Therapy in Franklin, TN. We discuss what he has seen from students and CI’s in the past. We focus on full time clinical rotation experiences from the perspective of a student, a CI, and the director of a clinic. Information gathered from polls we presented in our class Groupme showed that while most of our classmates had good experiences and thought highly of their CI’s, there is still room for improvement and that the amount of freedom given by CI’s to their students varies considerably. From the perspective of a CI, we sought to gain insight into what CI’s do, or should do, in order to best serve their students. We also are looking to have Ryan explain what are some of the benefits of taking on the role of a CI and explain why it is worth a PT’s time and effort to commit to having a student. Lastly, we want to know what the director’s role is in this process and how they can manage this situation to provide a good learning experience for students and ensure that their PT’s are able to grow as clinicians by taking on a new role of being a CI.Based on a small survey from within the Belmont University Physical Therapy class, we concluded that on average students felt they had an 8.5/10 rating satisfaction with their clinical experience and on average had a 7.9/10 rating satisfaction with their clinical instructor. The lowest satisfactory scores were both 4 out of 10. We sought to dive further into how to maximize the experience and satisfaction from both the students perspective and from the clinical instructor perspective to make clinical rotations betterSupport the show

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This episode dives into the cash based services as an expansion of physical therapy. Specific cash based service topics include personal training, massage therapy, and the emerging Caliente Contour treatment and is hosted by current Physical therapy students: Tyler Brazelton, MarMar Mustafa, Cheyenne Mendenhall, and Justin Brothers.  We interview practicing Physical Therapist, Jay Sears and Mrs. Randianne Sears (marketing manager) from Evolve Movement Therapy. Current marketing and incorporation of these cash based services  are discussed with a central theme surrounding, “why people look to expand their business beyond physical therapy?”Support the show

During this episode, DPT students Mallory Hurley, Diane Smith, Mallorie Sweat and McKenzie Watkins discuss information they obtained through research as well as interviews they had with Physical Therapists who work “side jobs”. We will discuss what types of “side gigs” therapists have (traditional and non-traditional), why they have them (avoid burnout, pay off student loans, compassion fatigue, etc.), and touch on a few ethical concerns that may be related to therapists having a job on the side.Professional Contacts : Adam Kays, Amanda Painter Diver, Kimberly Marie, Ryan McConnell, Kellie Casa Links: http://www.ppsimpact.org/the-side-hustle/?print=print ,https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2019/07/01/providing-onsite-physicaltherapist-servicesSupport the show

Hosted by: Mackenzie Small, Kristen McCarthy, Jon Lee and Sam Mullaney. In this episode, Chris Wolfe, PT, OCS, and owner of Wolfe PT joins us to discuss patient buy-in and it’s importance for Physical Therapy. Chris Wolfe is a Nashville based PT with a successful cash-based practice who specializes in treating the running athlete and multi-sport triathlete. We discuss how to cultivate patient trust, it’s importance to cash-based private practice, and building long-term patient relationships.  For more information on our guest, visit www.wolfept.com Support the show

Hosts Trevor Claridge, Morgan Hutchinson, Taylor Jacobs, Elyse Mann  interview physical therapist Dr. Jenna Gourlay. Jenna graduated from Rutgers University in 2014 and went on to complete the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program where she continues her involvement acting as a mentor for the current residents. Jenna has continued her education through the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, the Functional Movement Systems, dry needling, neuroscience of pain education, and spinal manipulation. Jenna is also interested in teaching and acts as an adjunct professor at the University of Evansville. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, the New York Giants, and ice cream. Dr. Gourlay partners with Dr. Phil Plisky at the University of Evansville in operating a blog called “The Professional Rebellion.” Their blog is a place where topic discussions range from burnout to getting your dream job which are all super relevant topics for new graduates. We will be discussing with her a variety of important topics, including interview tips and learning how to choose the right company for you, burnout, work-life balance, student-loan debt,  and many other things. Click the link to listen and hear more about this episode. Check out the following link to learn more of what Jenna and Dr. Plisky are doing at: https://www.physiorebellion.com/Support the show

Hosted by Courtney Alama, Tara Wolf, Madeleine Youngblood and Melissa Mancini. In this episode we talk to running specialist Amber Lowe. We will dive deep into her journey and how she went from being a generalist to a specialist. Many Physical Therapists want to specialize, but do not know where to begin or how to make that jump. Amber will provide advice to PTs everywhere, whether you are a student or an experienced clinician this episode is for you! For more information on our guest visit https://www.performativephysicaltherapy.com/Support the show