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This is not your average physical therapy podcast and is not meant for medical advice! Are you an overworked/underpaid PT or PTA that has a student loan payment higher than your house/rent payment?!?! Then this is the podcast for you! In this podcast we w

Matt Taylor, Daniel Bodkin


    • Jan 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    Stuff you didn't know about isokinetics part 1: Isometric mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 21:48 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel present part 1 of their series, stuff you didn't know about isokinetics. Today we talk about isometric mode! Enjoy!

    Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes with Special Guest Cardiologist Alex Sommerfeld M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest cardiologist Dr. Alex Sommerfeld M.D. to discuss commotio cordis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and actions you can take to save a life. Contact Dr. Sommerfeld at: Asommer4@gmail.com

    We are Back! Let's Talk BlazePods!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 15:45 Transcription Available


    We know you missed us! In this Episode Matt and Dan talk about one of our sponsors, BLAZEPODS! We believe that they are going to be heavily involved in sports therapy, performance training, and upper extremity research in the near future.

    Physiotherapy in Europe with Special Guest Heiko Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 45:21 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Heiko Martin SPT to the show. Heiko shares with us what a normal day as a physio in Switzerland. He also discusses how he became part of the Porsche racing, paralympic badminton, and paralympic cycling teams and what he has learned working with those athletes that he can apply to any patient in front of him.  Contact Heiko Martin at: https://agility-plus.ch/#angebot

    Technology in PT with guest Scott Davis PT, MS, EDD, OCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 38:03 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Scott Davis PT, MS, EDD, OCS to the show to discuss technology in PT. We also discuss his current research projects as well as talk about the costs of PT school and the APTA.  Contact Scott Davis at: Davis1090@marshal.edu https://www.marshall.edu/physical-therapy/facultystaff/scott-davis/

    Dr. Jeff Konin Part 2: Cannabis and Physical Therapy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 28:44 Transcription Available


    This is the 2nd half of our session with Dr. Jeff Konin and we discuss the role of cannabis in pain management and in sports PT. Jeff gives us some awesome resources as well! Check him out for more information on this topic! https://drjeffkonin.com/

    Dr. Jeff Konin Part 1: A Non-Traditional Opportunistic Career Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 20:15 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel interview Jeff Konin from Florida International University. Jeff talks about his journey and experiences in athletic training and physical therapy and taking advantage of opportunity when it presents itself! It was so good we had to cut it into 2 episodes!

    Isokinetics with special guest Rob Potash of CSMi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 33:27 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Rob Potash of CSMi Solutions to discuss the history of isokinetics and how CSMi became a leading player in isokinetic devices. Rob also tells us some great stories about the NFL Combine.

    Athletic Trainers Getting Reimbursed in the Clinic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 24:01 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss the recent decision by BCBS to reimburse athletic trainers in the PT clinc in the state of Michigan and possible implications for the future!

    Special Guest Jason Tuori from PT Inquest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 36:53 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel interview Jason Tuori, completing the PT Inquest "trifecta"! Jason speaks to the scope of practice in the sports PT world and what it's like to be a board certified sports PT / sports performance coach! Enjoy!

    It's communication, stupid! with special guest Jimmy McKay from PT Pintcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 54:40


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest, Jimmy McKay PT, DPT to discuss the top communication tactics that improve patient outcomes and drive patients to your clinic! Find Jimmy McKay at: www.ptpintcast.com Socials: @PTPintcast

    Becoming a lymphedema specialist in the outpatient setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 21:14


    In this episode Matt discusses his lymphedema specialty and how it is part of his outpatient practice. Turns out controlling swelling may be important for more than just lymphedema!

    The Benefits of Running a Clinical Sales Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 21:40


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss the benefits of running a clinical sales program! You don't want to miss out on this information on the the win/win situation with the patient and clinic!

    Schedule Management to Maximize Efficiency and Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 25:54 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss schedule management strategies to improve clinic efficiency and maximize profits!

    Do PT's actually make patients better, or are we just making them feel better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 28:19 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss whether PT's actually making patients better or are we simply making them feel better? Can it be both? Should it be both?

    Working Your Side Hustle and Work-Life Balance with Neuro Specialist, Sarah Bass PT, DPT, NCS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 43:13 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel interview special guest, Sarah Bass PT, DPT, NCS regarding work-life balance, finding and progresssing your niche, and entrepreneurship in our field! Sarah has a fascinating online practice that is growing quickly! Check her out with the info below: Instagram - sara.breakthru Website - www.breakthrutherapyandwellness.com Email - sara.bass4@gmail.com

    PT in the Military with Special Guest Maj. Jessica San Felippo PT, DPT, OCS, LAT, ATC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 46:18 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Maj Jessica San Felippo, PT, DPT, OCS, LAT, ATC to discuss life as a physical therapist/athletic trainer in the military. Contact Jess at: email jsanfelippo@ufl.edu

    E22: The Fundamentals of Private Practice with Special Guest John Hisamoto PT, ATC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 66:19 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest John Hisamoto to discuss the fundamentals of working in the private practice outpatient orthopedic setting. Be prepared for a lot of wisdom coming your way in this one!

    Entrepreneurial spirit with special guest Scott Dickenson PT, DPT, ATC, creator of NecksLevel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 34:17 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Scott Dickenson PT, DPT, ATC the creator of the NecksLevel cervical device to discuss his journey as a PT, inventor, and entrepreneur. Contact Scott Dickenson at: Email: scott@neckslevel.com LinkedIn: Scott Dickenson Instagram: Neckslevel Google: Neckslevel.com

    Cervical Manipulation and Safety with Special Guest John Demutiis DC, ATC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 25:31 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss cervical manipulation and safety with a special guest John Demutiis DC, ATC. GO BULLS! You can contact John at: Google: https://www.vitspine.com/Instagram: @vitalityspineandwellness Facebook: @VitalitySpineandWellness 561-419-6915

    The State of New York has a Problem with BFR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 33:05 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss the new changes to the PT Practice Act in the state of New York, making it illegal for PT's to perform BFR despite it slowly building evidence supporting it's post-surgical benefit/use!

    Building an ACL-specialized clinic with special guest, Laura Opstedal PT, DPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 30:48 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Laura Opstedal PT, DPT to discuss opening an ACL-specialized practice, becoming a level 2 USA Weightlifting Coach, and her experience as an ACL-R patient. You can contact Laura at: email: laura@buildphysio.com twitter: @LauraOpstedal Instagram: @build.physio

    Everything Home Exercise Programs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 23:21 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss HEPs, how have we used them in the past, and how have our approaches have changed over the years!

    Virtual PT and Technology!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 28:41 Transcription Available


    Will the field of physical therapy be taken over by robots!? Okay, probably not...but virtual PT is here to stay! Daniel and Matt discuss the ideal patients and situations where telehealth is beneficial and some basic guidelines for making the most out today's technology.

    Special Guest Anthony Sinacore with VALD Performance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 44:25 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Anthony Sinacore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC from VALD Performance to talk all things VALD and what it was like growing up in a PT family. Contact Anthony at: Email: a.sinacore@vald.com Twitter: @Pillars_of_PT

    What to do when patients aren't getting better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 27:36 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss what they do when they have patients who aren't getting better, regress, or get stuck in a plateau.

    Strength and conditioning for return to sport training with Connor Lyons ATC, CSCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 44:31 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Connor Lyons ATC, CSCS. We discuss which elements of strength and conditioning need to be included with your athletes as part of their return-to-sport program.  Contact Connor at: Instagram: lyonsdensportsperformance Facebook: @theLDSP Google: theldsp.com Email: Connor@theldsp.com Podcast: The 10 Minute Strength Pod

    Special Guest Kelly Rodriguez DPT, NCS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 36:46 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Kelly Rodriguez DPT, NCS who is Assistant Professor at Franciscan University Missionaries of Our Lady DPT program. We discuss how to break into the education side of our profession, the transfer of information from research into the clinic and classroom, as well as the rise of the machines. This is the way. Contact Kelly at: Email: Kelly.rodriguez@franu.edu Instagram: Franu_dpt  The website for the conversation we had about AI physical therapy can be accessed at: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/paye... 

    Fighting for PT's with Justin Elliott from the APTA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 33:42 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Justin Elliott who is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the APTA. They discuss why the APTA is so important and why membership/support is vital!   Contact Justin at: advocacy@apta.org

    Special Guest JW Matheson of PT Inquest talks therapeutic alliance and dad jokes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 48:05 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest JW Matheson from PT Inquest to talk therapeutic alliance! We also get to hear a bunch of good dad jokes and puns! Find JW Matheson at: Instagram and Twitter: Eipconsult or JW@EIPconsulting.com

    Financial Management with special guest Terrence McAllister

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 30:20 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Terrence McAllister to discuss financial management in the crazy world of health care and also discuss general financial planning strategies. Remember everyone, adulting is fun!

    Blazepod research, the future of PT, and everything PT with legend GEORGE DAVIES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 59:13 Transcription Available


    On this episode, we are joined by the legendary George Davies to discuss changes he's seen to PT over his career, his current research with Blazepods, and just some great conversation. You don't' want to miss this one!

    Talking research, isokinetics, and the future of PT with Erik Meira!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 49:44 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel welcome special guest Erik Meira PT, DPT, CSCS to discuss how to weed out the less-than-great research, chats isokinetics, and provides some great solutions to today's unique PT profession problems.

    Life as a scoliosis specialist with Carson Potash!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 31:30 Transcription Available


    In this episode Daniel and Matt sit down with special guest, Carson Potash, and discuss life as a scoliosis specialist. They also discuss how to transition from your normal full-time gig to chasing your PT dream in whatever specialty you choose!

    Testing and Patient Discharge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 32:51 Transcription Available


    Daniel and Matt discuss all things discharge with general physical therapy (every day Joes), how insurance plays a big role, and when discharge is appropriate with the athletic population!

    Rehab Protocols: The good, the bad, and the ugly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 27:23 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel discuss all things protocols! They talk about the advantages and disadvantages of having them and some different elements of communicating to physicians about them. Also, they dive into what the perfect protocol looks like...or does it even exist?!

    Does great equipment make a great PT?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 28:07 Transcription Available


    On this episode Matt and Daniel talk about the importance of equipment and it's role that it plays in being an awesome PT! Also, there is some back and forth about some other things that make a great PT not dealing with equipment! 

    How to stay up to date with the literature while working full time!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:25 Transcription Available


    In this episode Daniel and Matt talk about some easy ways to stay up to date with the research and latest and greatest in the field of PT! Some ranting to be expected of course!

    What is the Everything PT Podcast?! Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 21:01 Transcription Available


    In this episode Matt and Daniel talk about what exactly is the Everything PT Podcast, introductions to who they are and their backgrounds, and give some brief info about some upcoming topic discussions! 

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