The Better You Movement Podcast

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Alan Fredendall, COO and faculty with ICE, Owner of Health HQ, and coach at CrossFit Fenton. I have been following ICE for about two years now and if there is one piece of advice I could give anyone interested in orthopedic PT, its that you should be too. Their faculty work unbelievably hard to drive the profession forward through education, training, research dissemination, and advocating for PT's to lead from the front. Check out some of the things we discussed in the episode below! BEST PT Podcast PT On ICE Daily Show ICE Physio Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

Dr. Nicole Lussier, founder of Body In Motion PT joins me on the show this week as she shares all about carving her own path in our profession. We discuss how her out of network practice has allowed her to work with the clients and patients she called to work with and get them amazing results. Nicole also discusses the importance of financial literacy within the profession and her new series Money Monday's with Physiogram University. You can follow her on Instagram @bodyinmotionpt and find her website https://www.bodyinmotionpt.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

Special episode this week with the one and only @squat_university

This week on The Better You Movement Podcast, I sat down with Air Force physical therapists Maj Walter and Capt Ali to talk all things military PT and whether this career path may be right for you. We discussed their PT journeys prior to receiving their commission via direct accession, what makes military PT so unique in its expanded scope of practice, settings military PT's practice in, balancing the roles of PT as well as officer, salary and benefits, professional development opportunities, deployment, and what it takes to make it in this career field. I came into this episode with so many questions and Maj Walter and Capt Ali delivered BIG TIME! If you or someone you know is interested in this career field or if you've never even looked into it, this episode will not disappoint. Take notes! If you have further questions, you can reach out to Maj Walter at ewalt32@gmail.com. Additional resources I found very helpful as I've researched the Air Force and active duty PT: https://www.apta.org/article/2020/04/28/you-can-be-a-military-pt https://militaryphysio.wordpress.com/faq/ https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/physical-therapist https://open.spotify.com/show/7CNdnGKrIMCcvVCCHUxfHI https://open.spotify.com/episode/10NExqt5SFDaoynI1BjV3h https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bC6olfdeqpZcqANexbuFu https://open.spotify.com/episode/6paqY1MYPY4qfYE0I8LDMw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

In this episode, I talk with owner and lead physical therapist at Chandler Physical Therapy, Dr. Eric Christensen. Eric talks about his journey to the PT profession and what led him to pursue small business practice ownership. Eric gives some amazing insights into why his ideal model for clinical practice keeps the patient at the center of care, and how emphasizing this relationship has paid off big time for his business. Eric is also the author of Breathe Better, a book designed to improve the way we breath and emphasize the importance of breathing for managing nearly all aspects of our health. We talk about the extent to which Eric uses breathing as an integral component to patient education and even intervention and treatment for various conditions he sees in the clinic! The Better You Movement Podcast listeners can pick up a FREE COPY of Eric's book Breathe Better by heading over to this link!! Find Eric on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chandlerphysicaltherapy/ Visit the Chandler Physical Therapy website at: https://chandlerpt.net/ FREE Copy of Breath Better! Better You Movement - Brady Kurtz Podcast | Chandler Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy in Chandler AZ Family Owned and Operated. Pain relief fast using dry needling, Graston, hands on therapy and much more. Start Getting Better today. (chandlerpt.net) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

This week I am talking with the one and only Dr. Gina Giuliano, known to her social media following as doc.gigi. Dr. Guiliano is a Phoenix-based sports and orthopedic physical therapist and co-founder/owner of Raise The Bar Rehab. We are diving into what makes the physical therapist-athlete/client relationship so important for creating lasting change in someone's life and how the model she has adopted for treating patients allows her to have an open and accessible relationship with her clients. Dr. Giuliano share's her how her mentorship experience played a huge role in becoming the clinician she is today, and how important it is to pay that forward, and gives some ABSOLUTELY AMAZING advice to current student PT's and healthcare professionals. Don't miss this episode!! Catch Gina and her business on Instagram @doc.gigi and @Raise_The_Bar_Rehab Visit their website at https://rtbphysicaltherapy.wixsite.com/rtbrehab --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

Disclaimer: This isn't a hot take, and it's not directed at ANYONE specifically

If you listened in last week, you heard me talk a little bit about my own struggles during this past semester dealing with isolation and online DPT school. These were always conversations I thought were important to have, but never really felt like they applied to me. UNTIL NOW! This week, I sit down with the founders of GRADitude, Gabby Mace and Sarah Falbo. They share what they are doing to help SPT's navigate the insanity of PT school and get students that DPT on their first try, DEPT FREE. But our main focus for this episode is discussing the challenges students are facing with online DPT school beyond the content that is making it harder than ever to function and perform at the level we are expected to at this level of education. If you want to get in touch with Sarah and Gabby, reach them at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graditude_the_podcast_/ Email: graditudegsg@gmail.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

If you've been following the podcast, it's no secret I've been quiet for the past few weeks. The past few weeks have been really hard with finishing this semester of PT school and having to do it largely ALONE. I'm talking about why these past few weeks have been tough, and why my story matters to all of you students going through similar journeys in your online programs! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

Guys, I'm so excited about this one! I sat down with Jon Rowley, founder of 2020FIT to talk about pursuing health and fitness beyond what we do at the gym. Yes, showing up is a huge part of the puzzle. But in so many ways, what we do outside of the gym makes all the difference in the world! We are diving into it all this week. Links from the episode: 2020FIT Website: https://www.2020.fit/ Jon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon2020fit/ 2020FIT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2020.fit/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

It's week 1 of the Own Your Movement series! This week, we are talking about the hip hinge and it's application in just about everything we do. I've been excited to talk about this for a while because hinging is a deterrent for so many people in choosing not to squat or deadlift, and when done wrong, can be a source for low back pain and injury! We are getting to the bottom of the hip joint this week! If you have questions or want to talk more, you can find me at: Insta: bettermovement.spt email:bettermovementspt@gmail.com Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, and share on your social media! I'll give you a S/O as well! If you want show support for my podcast, you can visit https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

This week, we are diving into a hot topic for most people, which is the feeling of gymtimidation. We've all felt it, and whether it got better with time probably is a good indication of whether or not we are still at that gym or any gym at all! We are talking about the root of the problem and some actionable steps to overcome it while taking a look at the new series I'm doing over the next few weeks called Own Your Movement!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

This week, I'm talking with Danny Laughlin, founder of Laughlin Performance & Physical Therapy! We are talking insurance and $$ this week and what it means for you as someone seeking treatment, as well as those of us in DPT school who are entering the profession in these next few years! STUDENTS, Danny is one of best resources you can possibly find in the orthopedic space, and gives great advice to current students and new grads! ANYONE WITH A BODY, investing in physical therapy is one of the single greatest investments you can make for yourself, and Danny and I discuss how choosing PT sets you up for Long-term success. Find Danny at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpptkc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpptkc Website: https://www.lpptkc.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

This week, I'm talking to Dr. Robbie Ray about chiropractic's and his experiences working with elite and every day athletes to get them out of pain and in control of their body and their movement! We also discuss Dr. Ray's product the Fit Map Trainer for strength and Olympic lifting! Check out his pages below! Fit Map web:  https://www.fitmaptrainer.com/ IG: fitmap_trainer Power On Chiropractic & Rehab web: https://www.poweronchirorehab.com/ IG: I just made an official PowerOn one for him this week but it doesn't have any posts yet. SO, posts to come soon. For now, he uses his person insta which is thepowerondoc FB: https://www.facebook.com/poweronchirorehab --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

This week I sat down with Dr. Taylor Rees, founder of the Reestore Movement, to talk about her online platform as a physical therapist and health/fitness coach. We discuss her journey through her DPT and her inspiration behind her platform, and we talk about about the need for physical therapists to level up in our scope of practice in moving beyond the confines of the clinic. Get out your notepads because Dy. Rees is dropping some knowledge! Check out her platforms here: - Instagram: @dr.reestore - Website: https://www.reestoremovement.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

On this episode, I'm talking about a pretty crazy experience I had earlier this year where I was emergency transferred to the ICU, and how I have used that experience to grow as an athlete, coach, and future clinician. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

In this week's episode, I am talking to Co-Founder and Head Coach at Konza Strength, Aaron Riekenberg. We dive into Aaron's journey from college track athlete to coach and gym owner. Aaron shares his insights into what makes a great coach, and we discuss the importance of effective communication and trust in the coach-athlete relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support

3... 2... 1... LAUNCH! In this episode, I talk about my "why" for starting this podcast. We take a look at why podcasts can be so impactful when we choose to invest in ourselves. I give you guys some insights into my vision for this podcast moving forward. Buckle up, we're going for a ride! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brady-kurtz/support