KORT: The Best in Rehab Podcast

Hosts Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS welcome their guest, Matt Hall, PT, DPT, OCS. Matt begins by talking about his background and how he got into physical therapy (2:05), his journey within KORT (4:15) and how he began teaching (8:10). Chad then gets Matt talking about orthotics (9:45) and follows up with asking about a clinical “pearl” Matt could pass on about foot and ankle treatment (16:40).

Hosts Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS welcome their guest, Matt Hall, PT, DPT, OCS. Matt begins by talking about his background and how he got into physical therapy (2:05), his journey within KORT (4:15) and how he began teaching (8:10). Chad then gets Matt talking about orthotics (9:45) and follows up with asking about a clinical “pearl” Matt could pass on about foot and ankle treatment (16:40).

Hosts Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS welcome their guest, Robbie Hinkebein, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS back to the show (:30). Robbie begins by discussing his new position as Vice President of the KPTA (1:35). He then talks about what the KPTA does (6:45) for the profession and what the conversation between policymakers and the KPTA is (11:20). The hosts bring up that one of the great components of the KPTA is advocacy (19:00). To learn more about the KPTA, visit KPTA.org.

Hosts Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS welcome their guest, Robbie Hinkebein, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS back to the show (:30). Robbie begins by discussing his new position as Vice President of the KPTA (1:35). He then talks about what the KPTA does (6:45) for the profession and what the conversation between policymakers and the KPTA is (11:20). The hosts bring up that one of the great components of the KPTA is advocacy (19:00). To learn more about the KPTA, visit KPTA.org.

Hosts Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS welcome their guest, Matt Lee, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (:30), to talk about KORT’s Clinical Excellence pillar. Matt talks about Clinical Excellence from his perspective (2:45) and how new grads have grown with the Clinical Excellence Academy (6:45). The hosts ask Matt about the correlation between clinician confidence and patient outcomes (10:15) and he talks about how CEA I spring boards clinicians into other educational programs (11:50), including KORT’s Residency Program. Chad asks Matt about working with PTAs (14:45) in a clinical excellence program and the benefits of revisiting the CEA program (17:00) throughout a career. The episode wraps up with Matt detailing the best path for starting educational programs with KORT (20:30).

Hosts Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS welcome their guest, Matt Lee, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (:30), to talk about KORT’s Clinical Excellence pillar. Matt talks about Clinical Excellence from his perspective (2:45) and how new grads have grown with the Clinical Excellence Academy (6:45). The hosts ask Matt about the correlation between clinician confidence and patient outcomes (10:15) and he talks about how CEA I spring boards clinicians into other educational programs (11:50), including KORT’s Residency Program. Chad asks Matt about working with PTAs (14:45) in a clinical excellence program and the benefits of revisiting the CEA program (17:00) throughout a career. The episode wraps up with Matt detailing the best path for starting educational programs with KORT (20:30).

Host Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcomes a new co-host, Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS (:30). They then introduce their guest, Katelyn Morgan, PT, DPT, CLT (2:00), and ask her what led her to physical therapy (3:20). Katelyn talks about how she got into specializing in Pelvic Heath (6:45) and what causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (8:50). The hosts ask Katelyn about the relation between pregnancy and pelvic floor dysfunction (13:20), what clinicians can do to better educate themselves about pelvic health (17:25), and what a patient can expect when they go to a pelvic health appointment (22:10).

Host Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcomes a new co-host, Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS (:30). They then introduce their guest, Katelyn Morgan, PT, DPT, CLT (2:00), and ask her what led her to physical therapy (3:20). Katelyn talks about how she got into specializing in Pelvic Heath (6:45) and what causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (8:50). The hosts ask Katelyn about the relation between pregnancy and pelvic floor dysfunction (13:20), what clinicians can do to better educate themselves about pelvic health (17:25), and what a patient can expect when they go to a pelvic health appointment (22:10).

The hosts welcome Executive Team member Amy Grizzle, PT, DPT, OCS, to the show. Amy talks about growing up in Massachusetts, how she got into physical therapy (2:00) and her first job after graduating (4:40). Amy then details her progression through KORT, starting as clinician and ending presently as a member of the executive team (7:30). The hosts ask Amy how she identifies clinicians to take on leadership roles (10:30) and if leadership can be taught (14:45). Amy discusses maternity leave, (15:45) how leadership programs transfer into her home life and being a parent, and how support at work makes such a difference in transitioning back to work after having a child (18:00). Amy ends the podcast by talking about the future of KORT in the coming year (19:30).

The hosts welcome Executive Team member Amy Grizzle, PT, DPT, OCS, to the show. Amy talks about growing up in Massachusetts, how she got into physical therapy (2:00) and her first job after graduating (4:40). Amy then details her progression through KORT, starting as clinician and ending presently as a member of the executive team (7:30). The hosts ask Amy how she identifies clinicians to take on leadership roles (10:30) and if leadership can be taught (14:45). Amy discusses maternity leave, (15:45) how leadership programs transfer into her home life and being a parent, and how support at work makes such a difference in transitioning back to work after having a child (18:00). Amy ends the podcast by talking about the future of KORT in the coming year (19:30).

The hosts welcome Eric Hammer from the Norton Sports Performance and Wellness Center in Louisville. Eric talks about how he got interested in weightlifting and strength and conditioning (1:40) and what brought him from Nebraska to Louisville (3:30). Eric discusses how his multi-sport background has helped him with clients (4:30) and how he decides between group work and one-on-one coaching (5:00). The hosts ask Eric about athlete development and at what age a youth athlete should start strength and conditioning (7:45) and how to balance an athlete’s training with their school sports teams that aren’t associated with KORT/Norton (11:00). Eric talks about the basics of strength and conditioning (13:15) and different trends in the field right now (15:00).

The hosts welcome Eric Hammer from the Norton Sports Performance and Wellness Center in Louisville. Eric talks about how he got interested in weightlifting and strength and conditioning (1:40) and what brought him from Nebraska to Louisville (3:30). Eric discusses how his multi-sport background has helped him with clients (4:30) and how he decides between group work and one-on-one coaching (5:00). The hosts ask Eric about athlete development and at what age a youth athlete should start strength and conditioning (7:45) and how to balance an athlete’s training with their school sports teams that aren’t associated with KORT/Norton (11:00). Eric talks about the basics of strength and conditioning (13:15) and different trends in the field right now (15:00).

The hosts welcome back to the podcast Josh Bixler, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinic Director of KORT Sports Performance & Rehab. Josh begins by talking about how his new clinic came to be (2:20) and what services and programs are offered (4:15). The hosts and Josh discuss the development of an athlete (4:45), what age strength and conditioning should begin, and what it should look like. The group shifts gears and asks Josh at what point in recovery does the Bridge Program come in (8:00) and maintaining at connectivity to the athlete’s team (10:20). Josh talks about what the Bridge Program entails (12:30) and how to test progress from the program in the clinic (15:20). The podcast wraps up with some advice for the public about injuries (18:20).

The hosts welcome back to the podcast Josh Bixler, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinic Director of KORT Sports Performance & Rehab. Josh begins by talking about how his new clinic came to be (2:20) and what services and programs are offered (4:15). The hosts and Josh discuss the development of an athlete (4:45), what age strength and conditioning should begin, and what it should look like. The group shifts gears and asks Josh at what point in recovery does the Bridge Program come in (8:00) and maintaining at connectivity to the athlete’s team (10:20). Josh talks about what the Bridge Program entails (12:30) and how to test progress from the program in the clinic (15:20). The podcast wraps up with some advice for the public about injuries (18:20).

The hosts welcome to the show Corey Malone, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinic Director at KORT North Hurstbourne. Corey begins by discussing his background (2:00) and what led him into physical therapy (3:00) and cardiovascular therapy (4:30). The hosts ask Corey to talk more about the CardioFit program (5:45), how the program benefits patients, and signs and symptoms to look for in this patient population (9:00). Corey talks about he has benefited from the CardioFit program himself (11:00) and what KORT can do diagnostically to recognize CardioFit patients (13:30). The hosts and Corey discuss how clinicians are working physical therapy and CardioFit into one appointment (18:30) and getting more specific with patient care.

The hosts welcome to the show Corey Malone, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinic Director at KORT North Hurstbourne. Corey begins by discussing his background (2:00) and what led him into physical therapy (3:00) and cardiovascular therapy (4:30). The hosts ask Corey to talk more about the CardioFit program (5:45), how the program benefits patients, and signs and symptoms to look for in this patient population (9:00). Corey talks about he has benefited from the CardioFit program himself (11:00) and what KORT can do diagnostically to recognize CardioFit patients (13:30). The hosts and Corey discuss how clinicians are working physical therapy and CardioFit into one appointment (18:30) and getting more specific with patient care.

The hosts welcome Melanie Booker, PT, DPT, CLT, MDT, OCS, to the show. Melanie begins by detailing her background (2:20) and how she got into fitness training (5:30). The hosts ask Melanie how her physical therapy practice has changed since beginning her fitness journey (7:15) and how she transitions patients from clinic to gym (12:30). Melanie talks about red flags for the older population when they go to the gym (16:20) and physical therapy exercises that can keep that group prevent injuries (18:00). She also talks about how helpful Medbridge has been (19:00) and what her goals in the clinic are (21:00).

The hosts welcome Melanie Booker, PT, DPT, CLT, MDT, OCS, to the show. Melanie begins by detailing her background (2:20) and how she got into fitness training (5:30). The hosts ask Melanie how her physical therapy practice has changed since beginning her fitness journey (7:15) and how she transitions patients from clinic to gym (12:30). Melanie talks about red flags for the older population when they go to the gym (16:20) and physical therapy exercises that can keep that group prevent injuries (18:00). She also talks about how helpful Medbridge has been (19:00) and what her goals in the clinic are (21:00).

The hosts welcome Sarah Aaron, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, to the show. Sarah is a Home Health Therapist and the Director of the new Geriatric Residency Program. Sarah shares her background (0:45) and how she was introduced to Home Health (2:00). She then talks about her beginnings in Home Health and what she has learned about that patient population (4:00). Sarah discusses how she feels she is in her element treating in the home (8:00) and the connection she has with her patients. The hosts and Sarah talk about the benefits of MedBridge and how Sarah used the educational tools to learn more about Home Health (12:00). The group then switches gears and talks about the new Geriatric Residency Program (14:00) and Sarah’s vision for its future (16:00).

The hosts welcome Sarah Aaron, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, to the show. Sarah is a Home Health Therapist and the Director of the new Geriatric Residency Program. Sarah shares her background (0:45) and how she was introduced to Home Health (2:00). She then talks about her beginnings in Home Health and what she has learned about that patient population (4:00). Sarah discusses how she feels she is in her element treating in the home (8:00) and the connection she has with her patients. The hosts and Sarah talk about the benefits of MedBridge and how Sarah used the educational tools to learn more about Home Health (12:00). The group then switches gears and talks about the new Geriatric Residency Program (14:00) and Sarah’s vision for its future (16:00).

The hosts welcome Carol Mosby, OTR/L, CHT, Clinic Co-Director of KORT@WKONA/GGC Bowling Green, to the show. Carol begins by talking about growing up on a farm in Kentucky (2:40) and her journey to choosing occupational therapy as a profession (4:00). Carol then discusses how her career has evolved over time (6:00). The hosts and Carol talk about arthritis and CHT courses that are available on Select University (9:00). Carol talks about her clinic joining the KORT family and what positives have come from that (10:45). The hosts ask Carol to go into further detail about her experience with KORT (12:45) and the integrity she feels the company has. Carol talks about how the therapy techniques and standards have changed since she began practicing (17:45). The hosts ask Carol about different education materials listeners can utilize to learn more about hand therapy (19:30).

The hosts welcome Carol Mosby, OTR/L, CHT, Clinic Co-Director of KORT@WKONA/GGC Bowling Green, to the show. Carol begins by talking about growing up on a farm in Kentucky (2:40) and her journey to choosing occupational therapy as a profession (4:00). Carol then discusses how her career has evolved over time (6:00). The hosts and Carol talk about arthritis and CHT courses that are available on Select University (9:00). Carol talks about her clinic joining the KORT family and what positives have come from that (10:45). The hosts ask Carol to go into further detail about her experience with KORT (12:45) and the integrity she feels the company has. Carol talks about how the therapy techniques and standards have changed since she began practicing (17:45). The hosts ask Carol about different education materials listeners can utilize to learn more about hand therapy (19:30).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Regional Vice President Robbie Hinkebein, PT, DPT, ATC, to the show to talk about Sports Medicine. Robbie begins by discussing his background and path to physical therapy school (3:00), as well as working with the U of L football team and taking AT courses (5:30). Robbie and the hosts talk about the PT/AT Liaison Program and the role of PTs and ATs within KORT (9:10). Robbie shares with the hosts the acronym “WIN” – What’s Important Now as it applies to sports medicine (14:15). The group goes into detail about the Healthy Roster program and the collaboration between ATs, PTs and team physicians (18:30). Robbie finishes his episode with advice for clinicians interested in working in sports medicine (23:30).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Regional Vice President Robbie Hinkebein, PT, DPT, ATC, to the show to talk about Sports Medicine. Robbie begins by discussing his background and path to physical therapy school (3:00), as well as working with the U of L football team and taking AT courses (5:30). Robbie and the hosts talk about the PT/AT Liaison Program and the role of PTs and ATs within KORT (9:10). Robbie shares with the hosts the acronym “WIN” – What’s Important Now as it applies to sports medicine (14:15). The group goes into detail about the Healthy Roster program and the collaboration between ATs, PTs and team physicians (18:30). Robbie finishes his episode with advice for clinicians interested in working in sports medicine (23:30).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Bardstown Clinic Co-Director Elliot Mattingly, PT, DPT, OCS, to the show to talk about the KORT Running Team. Elliot begins by talking about his history as a runner/triathlete (1:30). He speaks about how the KORT Running team came to be (3:10) and the early beginnings of the group. Elliot shares with the hosts more information about the team and ifs growth (7:00). The hosts then shift the conversation to talk clinically about running (13:30), finding the right shoes, dosage, and the benefits of having a coach (18:50). The hosts wrap up the episode by talking with Elliot about his side gig as a tour guide in Bardstown (20:20).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Bardstown Clinic Co-Director Elliot Mattingly, PT, DPT, OCS, to the show to talk about the KORT Running Team. Elliot begins by talking about his history as a runner/triathlete (1:30). He speaks about how the KORT Running team came to be (3:10) and the early beginnings of the group. Elliot shares with the hosts more information about the team and ifs growth (7:00). The hosts then shift the conversation to talk clinically about running (13:30), finding the right shoes, dosage, and the benefits of having a coach (18:50). The hosts wrap up the episode by talking with Elliot about his side gig as a tour guide in Bardstown (20:20).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS, to speak about the Clinical Excellence Academy (1:45) and his experience improving his communication throughout the program (3:00). He also talks about how his patient arrival rate significantly improved after learning how to communicate better and be an “active listener” (5:15). Michael then discusses how he immediately transitioned from CEA to the KORT Residency Program (8:10) and how he benefited from his mentors in the company (9:30). The hosts and Michael talk about the differences between CEA and the Residency Program (10:30) and why he wanted to join the Residency Program in the first place (12:00). He also discusses how mentoring a student helped him to continue learning and growing post-residency (14:30). The hosts ask Michael his perspective on how adding to your tool bag makes practice more fun (18:30), whatʼs next for him (20:30) and his biggest piece of advice (21:20).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Michael Kidwell, PT, DPT, OCS, to speak about the Clinical Excellence Academy (1:45) and his experience improving his communication throughout the program (3:00). He also talks about how his patient arrival rate significantly improved after learning how to communicate better and be an “active listener” (5:15). Michael then discusses how he immediately transitioned from CEA to the KORT Residency Program (8:10) and how he benefited from his mentors in the company (9:30). The hosts and Michael talk about the differences between CEA and the Residency Program (10:30) and why he wanted to join the Residency Program in the first place (12:00). He also discusses how mentoring a student helped him to continue learning and growing post-residency (14:30). The hosts ask Michael his perspective on how adding to your tool bag makes practice more fun (18:30), whatʼs next for him (20:30) and his biggest piece of advice (21:20).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Bardstown Clinic Director, Angie Taylor, MHS, OTR/L, CHT, to talk about KORT’s Hand Therapy Program. Angie begins by sharing her background and education that lead her into hand therapy (1:14). She talks about her family and growing up in Bardstown (4:32). Angie then dives why she chose to go into occupational therapy (5:40) and how she got started with KORT (7:00). She speaks about how her experiences, self-direction and motivation have shaped her as a leader (10:28) and how KORT’s Hand Therapy is growing. Angie discusses what an ideal Hand Therapist candidate looks like (14:48) and growth in the future for KORT.

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Bardstown Clinic Director, Angie Taylor, MHS, OTR/L, CHT, to talk about KORT’s Hand Therapy Program. Angie begins by sharing her background and education that lead her into hand therapy (1:14). She talks about her family and growing up in Bardstown (4:32). Angie then dives why she chose to go into occupational therapy (5:40) and how she got started with KORT (7:00). She speaks about how her experiences, self-direction and motivation have shaped her as a leader (10:28) and how KORT’s Hand Therapy is growing. Angie discusses what an ideal Hand Therapist candidate looks like (14:48) and growth in the future for KORT.

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT President Jason Chambers, PT, MBA, to inform listeners on the physical therapy as a business and the career path that lead him to become president of KORT. Jason begins by sharing his background and what led him to become a physical therapist (1:57). He talks about his first job working for a manual therapist and his interest in osteopathic treatment as it relates to the spine (4:02). Jason then dives into what he does for KORT, from business development to overseeing financial performance, leadership development and training (6:37). He also shares what a “typical” day looks like for him (8:45). Jason talks about the outlook of the physical therapy industry and how KORT is growing (11:00). He then talks about why people shy away from physical therapy and how KORT is trying to educate the community on how physical therapy can help (15:15). Jason and the hosts discuss insurance and payment for physical therapy and whether it could be changing (16:30). Additionally, Jason and the hosts talk about changing outcomes and research (20:30), the KORT culture (24:00) and thinking long-term (32:20).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT President Jason Chambers, PT, MBA, to inform listeners on the physical therapy as a business and the career path that lead him to become president of KORT. Jason begins by sharing his background and what led him to become a physical therapist (1:57). He talks about his first job working for a manual therapist and his interest in osteopathic treatment as it relates to the spine (4:02). Jason then dives into what he does for KORT, from business development to overseeing financial performance, leadership development and training (6:37). He also shares what a “typical” day looks like for him (8:45). Jason talks about the outlook of the physical therapy industry and how KORT is growing (11:00). He then talks about why people shy away from physical therapy and how KORT is trying to educate the community on how physical therapy can help (15:15). Jason and the hosts discuss insurance and payment for physical therapy and whether it could be changing (16:30). Additionally, Jason and the hosts talk about changing outcomes and research (20:30), the KORT culture (24:00) and thinking long-term (32:20).

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Select Medical’s Regional Director of WorkStrategies, Katie McBee, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, to inform listeners on career development and workers’ compensation. Katie begins by mapping out her career development with WorkStrategies and involvement in industrial medicine education at Bellarmine University. Her interest began with ergonomics and prevention, leading to an industrial medicine position at KORT Goss Avenue (2:07). She describes her first job analysis and the learning curve that goes along with working with this patient population (3:50). Katie elaborates on how new graduates should foster their first few years of career development in this industry. She recommends specific resources, such a continuing education offered both internally and externally (8:11). She specifically recommends an internal, entry level continuing education course for workers’ compensation called Clinical Management of the Injured Worker (11:43). Additionally, Katie explains how to apply ergonomics in the clinic (16:43) and offers advice for all clinicians working with this patient population (20:37). To learn more about WorkStrategies and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Select Medical’s Regional Director of WorkStrategies, Katie McBee, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, to inform listeners on career development and workers’ compensation. Katie begins by mapping out her career development with WorkStrategies and involvement in industrial medicine education at Bellarmine University. Her interest began with ergonomics and prevention, leading to an industrial medicine position at KORT Goss Avenue (2:07). She describes her first job analysis and the learning curve that goes along with working with this patient population (3:50). Katie elaborates on how new graduates should foster their first few years of career development in this industry. She recommends specific resources, such a continuing education offered both internally and externally (8:11). She specifically recommends an internal, entry level continuing education course for workers’ compensation called Clinical Management of the Injured Worker (11:43). Additionally, Katie explains how to apply ergonomics in the clinic (16:43) and offers advice for all clinicians working with this patient population (20:37). To learn more about WorkStrategies and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Select Medical’s Regional Director of WorkStrategies, Katie McBee, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, to inform listeners on pain management. Katie received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Bellarmine and is currently adjunct faculty for their physical therapy program. She has specialized in industrial medicine since 2003 and has been on-site with over 30 employers performing job analyses since then. Katie’s interest in industrial medicine began as a student, leading her to pursue the prevention and wellness side of the field (3:00). Throughout the episode, she goes in depth about this “complex patient population” and how she works to mitigate psychosocial risk factors for pain (1:40). Katie defines persistent pain as “pain that lasts longer than the expected healing time” for that certain injury (3:51). She emphasizes the importance of terminology while treating this patient population, with the shift from “chronic pain to persistent pain”. Changing the language decreases the impact on the patient. Chronic pain can give a patient the impression that they are stuck with this pain (5:15). Katie gives a 30-second overview on the opioid epidemic and how it is intended to be prescribed and how it has been abused (6:40). Furthermore, she touches on the importance of building a “therapeutic alliance” and how therapists can have an impact on a patient’s persistent pain. She emphasizes utilizing additional resources, such as veterans in the workers’ compensation industry, mental health professionals, referring physicians, and pharmacists, for a well-rounded treatment approach (18:30). She offers the advice for new graduates to not “let [their] ego or expectations get in the way” and that sometimes it “takes a village,” but to always utilize their resources. To learn more about workers’ compensation and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Select Medical’s Regional Director of WorkStrategies, Katie McBee, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, to inform listeners on pain management. Katie received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Bellarmine and is currently adjunct faculty for their physical therapy program. She has specialized in industrial medicine since 2003 and has been on-site with over 30 employers performing job analyses since then. Katie’s interest in industrial medicine began as a student, leading her to pursue the prevention and wellness side of the field (3:00). Throughout the episode, she goes in depth about this “complex patient population” and how she works to mitigate psychosocial risk factors for pain (1:40). Katie defines persistent pain as “pain that lasts longer than the expected healing time” for that certain injury (3:51). She emphasizes the importance of terminology while treating this patient population, with the shift from “chronic pain to persistent pain”. Changing the language decreases the impact on the patient. Chronic pain can give a patient the impression that they are stuck with this pain (5:15). Katie gives a 30-second overview on the opioid epidemic and how it is intended to be prescribed and how it has been abused (6:40). Furthermore, she touches on the importance of building a “therapeutic alliance” and how therapists can have an impact on a patient’s persistent pain. She emphasizes utilizing additional resources, such as veterans in the workers’ compensation industry, mental health professionals, referring physicians, and pharmacists, for a well-rounded treatment approach (18:30). She offers the advice for new graduates to not “let [their] ego or expectations get in the way” and that sometimes it “takes a village,” but to always utilize their resources. To learn more about workers’ compensation and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Downtown’s Teresa Smith, PT, DPT, Clinic Director, to inform listeners on dance medicine. Teresa is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Performing Arts Special Interest Group. She cares for professional dancers at Louisville Ballet Company, as well as students in Louisville Ballet School and local dance studios. She has treated performers traveling with Broadway shows, including Book of Mormon, Flashdance and Newsies. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy and Journal of Dance Medicine and Science. Teresa discusses an overview of dance medicine and her involvement with the Louisville Ballet. She elaborates on the “pre-point screening” performed in August of each year (2:25). Teresa and the medical team ensure that the dancers are prepared anatomically prior to practicing and performing. There are several tests during the pre-season screening to see if they have adequate motor control (4:00). With identifying these motor control patterns, they can pinpoint where the dancer’s weak areas are and strengthen those areas, in order to prevent injury. Common injuries include: foot and ankle injuries and hip injuries due to external rotation in young dancers (6:05). Furthermore, Teresa discusses the difference between sports medicine specialization versus dance medicine specialization (7:24). Because dancers are so mobile and have greater range of motion, stiffness is rarely the issue. However, truly learning the physical skill to prevent injury is crucial. She emphasizes cross-training and how being a multi-sport athlete can be beneficial in this population. Additionally, Teresa elaborates on how the culture of dance and the physique of dancers have changed (13:40). To learn more about dance medicine and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Downtown’s Teresa Smith, PT, DPT, Clinic Director, to inform listeners on dance medicine. Teresa is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, as well as the American Physical Therapy Association Performing Arts Special Interest Group. She cares for professional dancers at Louisville Ballet Company, as well as students in Louisville Ballet School and local dance studios. She has treated performers traveling with Broadway shows, including Book of Mormon, Flashdance and Newsies. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy and Journal of Dance Medicine and Science. Teresa discusses an overview of dance medicine and her involvement with the Louisville Ballet. She elaborates on the “pre-point screening” performed in August of each year (2:25). Teresa and the medical team ensure that the dancers are prepared anatomically prior to practicing and performing. There are several tests during the pre-season screening to see if they have adequate motor control (4:00). With identifying these motor control patterns, they can pinpoint where the dancer’s weak areas are and strengthen those areas, in order to prevent injury. Common injuries include: foot and ankle injuries and hip injuries due to external rotation in young dancers (6:05). Furthermore, Teresa discusses the difference between sports medicine specialization versus dance medicine specialization (7:24). Because dancers are so mobile and have greater range of motion, stiffness is rarely the issue. However, truly learning the physical skill to prevent injury is crucial. She emphasizes cross-training and how being a multi-sport athlete can be beneficial in this population. Additionally, Teresa elaborates on how the culture of dance and the physique of dancers have changed (13:40). To learn more about dance medicine and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Springhurst’s Clinic Director, Robin Harrington, PT, DPT, OCS, to inform listeners on the diagnosis and treatment of the vestibular system. Robin received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008 and has a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Louisville. With her completion of a Vestibular Competency course, Robin is now a specialist in Vestibular Rehabilitation. Robin discusses an overview of vestibular issues and their symptoms (2:15). Common symptoms include: complaints of dizziness, lack of balance, and nausea. The vestibular system is a complex system with multiple “team members” involved. Robin goes into detail on how the vestibular system works with other systems in the body in order to reach a common goal. Robin regularly sees patients suffering from vertigo. Robin discusses the symptoms associated with vertigo and how physical therapy can help (4:32). Additionally, she discusses anatomically why the vestibular system is controlled in the inner-ear (5:27). She often describes the brain as “the CEO of the body”, due to its interpretation of different systems and messages. Furthermore, the screening process for this patient population is discussed. Robin described a common screening tool, HINTS, used if the patient is not suffering from acute symptoms (6:41). HiNTs stands for “Head impulse-Nystagmus-Test of skew”, which describes all tests that are administered during this screening (7:32). Lastly, Steven, Chad, and Robin discuss how beneficial it is that KORT offers a variety of service lines and has multiple experts in each area, allowing for multiple resources (18:35). To learn more about vestibular rehabilitation and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Springhurst’s Clinic Director, Robin Harrington, PT, DPT, OCS, to inform listeners on the diagnosis and treatment of the vestibular system. Robin received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008 and has a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Louisville. With her completion of a Vestibular Competency course, Robin is now a specialist in Vestibular Rehabilitation. Robin discusses an overview of vestibular issues and their symptoms (2:15). Common symptoms include: complaints of dizziness, lack of balance, and nausea. The vestibular system is a complex system with multiple “team members” involved. Robin goes into detail on how the vestibular system works with other systems in the body in order to reach a common goal. Robin regularly sees patients suffering from vertigo. Robin discusses the symptoms associated with vertigo and how physical therapy can help (4:32). Additionally, she discusses anatomically why the vestibular system is controlled in the inner-ear (5:27). She often describes the brain as “the CEO of the body”, due to its interpretation of different systems and messages. Furthermore, the screening process for this patient population is discussed. Robin described a common screening tool, HINTS, used if the patient is not suffering from acute symptoms (6:41). HiNTs stands for “Head impulse-Nystagmus-Test of skew”, which describes all tests that are administered during this screening (7:32). Lastly, Steven, Chad, and Robin discuss how beneficial it is that KORT offers a variety of service lines and has multiple experts in each area, allowing for multiple resources (18:35). To learn more about vestibular rehabilitation and additional services offered at KORT, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT New Albany’s Jordan Bishop, PT, DPT. Jorden received both her undergraduate degree and doctorate at the University of Kentucky. She grew up in Louisville, KY, where she went to Sacred Heart Academy. She is a Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Indiana Physical Therapy Association. Her interests include manual therapy, sports-related injuries, geriatrics, and overall wellness. She is inspired by her patients and looks forward to playing an active role in their lives as they reach their goals while attending physical therapy. Jorden recently completed the Clinical Excellence Academy (CEA), which she elaborates on in this episode (6:40). She highlights the key takeaways from the program and how she will now go on to complete KORT’s Residency Program (9:43). She hopes to become more efficient at diagnosing, while improving intervention strategies (13:20). Jorden emphasizes the importance of the “therapeutic alliance” between a therapist and their patient. Additionally, she highlights how each of these programs can help one become better at managing assumptions and biases, in order to see the bigger picture (17:40). For more information on KORT’s Residency and CEA programs, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT New Albany’s Jordan Bishop, PT, DPT. Jorden received both her undergraduate degree and doctorate at the University of Kentucky. She grew up in Louisville, KY, where she went to Sacred Heart Academy. She is a Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Indiana Physical Therapy Association. Her interests include manual therapy, sports-related injuries, geriatrics, and overall wellness. She is inspired by her patients and looks forward to playing an active role in their lives as they reach their goals while attending physical therapy. Jorden recently completed the Clinical Excellence Academy (CEA), which she elaborates on in this episode (6:40). She highlights the key takeaways from the program and how she will now go on to complete KORT’s Residency Program (9:43). She hopes to become more efficient at diagnosing, while improving intervention strategies (13:20). Jorden emphasizes the importance of the “therapeutic alliance” between a therapist and their patient. Additionally, she highlights how each of these programs can help one become better at managing assumptions and biases, in order to see the bigger picture (17:40). For more information on KORT’s Residency and CEA programs, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Angie Smith, KORT New Albany Patient Service Specialist. Angie has been with KORT since 2000, starting her career at KORT Downtown. Angie has been the co-director of billing operations at KORT and touches on changes she has seen in the market and the role of insurance companies. Angie begins speaking on the loyalty of KORT employees. She acknowledges the importance of professional and personal relationships (4:54). Throughout her time at KORT, she has experienced changes in billing and reimbursement. Angie elaborates on the current market and the role of insurance companies (7:52), as well as patient interactions and responses to insurance policies (9:00). Angie also mentions the importance of clinician involvement and their ability to inform patients on billing (10:37). Angie has transitioned to the Patient Service Specialist at KORT New Albany and recognizes some of the challenges that come along with that role (12:30). Lastly, she recognizes how crucial teamwork is at the clinic and seeking what is best for the patient on a daily basis (23:35). For more information, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome Angie Smith, KORT New Albany Patient Service Specialist. Angie has been with KORT since 2000, starting her career at KORT Downtown. Angie has been the co-director of billing operations at KORT and touches on changes she has seen in the market and the role of insurance companies. Angie begins speaking on the loyalty of KORT employees. She acknowledges the importance of professional and personal relationships (4:54). Throughout her time at KORT, she has experienced changes in billing and reimbursement. Angie elaborates on the current market and the role of insurance companies (7:52), as well as patient interactions and responses to insurance policies (9:00). Angie also mentions the importance of clinician involvement and their ability to inform patients on billing (10:37). Angie has transitioned to the Patient Service Specialist at KORT New Albany and recognizes some of the challenges that come along with that role (12:30). Lastly, she recognizes how crucial teamwork is at the clinic and seeking what is best for the patient on a daily basis (23:35). For more information, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Home Health’s Ariel Owen, OT. Ariel completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University and received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Spalding University. Ariel previously worked at Clark Memorial Hospital in acute care before transitioning to home health with KORT. She elaborates on the curriculum differences between occupational and physical therapy and the focus on the psychosocial aspect of the patient in occupational therapy school (9:20). Ariel’s typical patient population are those who are deconditioned or have recurrent respiration issues (13:31). She also has narrowed in on the diabetic population and how she can alter her patients’ daily routines in order to lead a healthier lifestyle (15:36). She elaborates on the diet and exercise recommendations she gives these patients (21:05). Ariel touches on the barriers of home health and how she has overcome them in order to give her patients “The Best in Rehab” experience (19:22). For more information on our clinicians, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Home Health’s Ariel Owen, OT. Ariel completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University and received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Spalding University. Ariel previously worked at Clark Memorial Hospital in acute care before transitioning to home health with KORT. She elaborates on the curriculum differences between occupational and physical therapy and the focus on the psychosocial aspect of the patient in occupational therapy school (9:20). Ariel’s typical patient population are those who are deconditioned or have recurrent respiration issues (13:31). She also has narrowed in on the diabetic population and how she can alter her patients’ daily routines in order to lead a healthier lifestyle (15:36). She elaborates on the diet and exercise recommendations she gives these patients (21:05). Ariel touches on the barriers of home health and how she has overcome them in order to give her patients “The Best in Rehab” experience (19:22). For more information on our clinicians, connect with us at KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT New Albany’s Clint Morris, PT, DPT. Clint is a graduate of Bellarmine University, where he completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences, as well as his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the APTA’s Orthopedics and Sports specialty sections, and the Indiana Physical Therapy Association. His professional interests include manual therapy, general orthopedics, and working with athletes to return to sport. Clint elaborates on his goals and how KORT has supported his development track in becoming the best clinician he can be (6:00). He will be attending a course with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama on baseball injuries (6:25). Clint gives advice to new graduates and how to prevent burn out when first starting out (18:50). He also recognizes his mentors alongside him that have helped him grow as a clinician. He highlights how important experience is alongside training and the on-boarding process at KORT. KORT provides valuable resources for their clinicians in order to be “The Best in Rehab”. For more information on our clinicians visit KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT New Albany’s Clint Morris, PT, DPT. Clint is a graduate of Bellarmine University, where he completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences, as well as his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the APTA’s Orthopedics and Sports specialty sections, and the Indiana Physical Therapy Association. His professional interests include manual therapy, general orthopedics, and working with athletes to return to sport. Clint elaborates on his goals and how KORT has supported his development track in becoming the best clinician he can be (6:00). He will be attending a course with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama on baseball injuries (6:25). Clint gives advice to new graduates and how to prevent burn out when first starting out (18:50). He also recognizes his mentors alongside him that have helped him grow as a clinician. He highlights how important experience is alongside training and the on-boarding process at KORT. KORT provides valuable resources for their clinicians in order to be “The Best in Rehab”. For more information on our clinicians visit KORT.com!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome their guest, Caroline Crowley, M.S., ATC, Industrial Athletic Trainer, to enlighten listeners on the importance of workers’ compensation and health and safety in the workplace. Caroline earned her degree from Miami University in Athletic Training and her Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. While in graduate school, she practiced Athletic Training at the university and at a local high school. Caroline expands on the “moving parts” of Industrial Medicine (8:50). She elaborates on the Continuum of Care at KORT and what makes the WorkStrategies program so unique. From working with employers on the hiring process to working with employees to maintain safety in the workplace (9:30). The WorkStrategies team also utilizes objective data to create prevention strategies for companies (17:00). This program is continually growing and returning more and more patients back to work on a daily basis. Visit kort.com or a KORT clinic for more information!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome their guest, Caroline Crowley, M.S., ATC, Industrial Athletic Trainer, to enlighten listeners on the importance of workers’ compensation and health and safety in the workplace. Caroline earned her degree from Miami University in Athletic Training and her Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. While in graduate school, she practiced Athletic Training at the university and at a local high school. Caroline expands on the “moving parts” of Industrial Medicine (8:50). She elaborates on the Continuum of Care at KORT and what makes the WorkStrategies program so unique. From working with employers on the hiring process to working with employees to maintain safety in the workplace (9:30). The WorkStrategies team also utilizes objective data to create prevention strategies for companies (17:00). This program is continually growing and returning more and more patients back to work on a daily basis. Visit kort.com or a KORT clinic for more information!

The Best in Rehab podcast hosts, Steven Hnat, PT, DPT, OCS and Chad Garvey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, welcome KORT Corydon’s Clinic Director, Daniel Love, PT, DPT. Love received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis in 2010. He is a member of the American and Indiana Physical Therapy Associations along with the Road Runner Clubs of America (0:50). Love has a passion for running and dealing with running training and injury prevention. He has also received training in treating patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Persistent Pain (1:07). Love informs listeners on his hobbies, clinical interests, and why he decided to become a Physical Therapist. He gives tips on running to increase endurance, while preventing injuries. He elaborates on his role as a coach and how he helps his runners succeed and meet their goals. He speaks of the advantage of having a running coach, who can provide “flexibility and training” for the runner (17:30). Love highlights the importance of running shoes and emphasizes the role of shoes in running injury prevention and performance (19:16). There has been a shift in running shoes based on research done to prevent injuries, aches, and pains in the running population (21:29). Continue to listen to the Best in Rehab podcast to hear more about KORT’s running program or visit www.KORT.com for more information!