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Welcome to the PT compass podcast. My name is Simon Murphy, a final year Physiotherapy student at Bond University in Australia, and I am your host. I talk with practising physios, students, and other healthcare individuals. I hope this podcast lets you li


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    S2: EP 6 (The International Rehab Movement at SWIMLAB INTERNATIONAL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 53:01


    New podcast with Paul from the amazing international rehab movement team at SWIMLAB INTERNATIONAL! SWIMLAB INTERNATIONAL Headquarters: Lanzarote , Spain Join the swim journey throughout the episode and 1) Learn how they started 2) Learn who and where they service and 3) Learn why they love water and land for their clients of all ages! Be sure to subscribe and rate this podcast on Apple Podcast as it really helps me out. If you would like to follow me on Instagram you can find me @ThePTSTudentCompass. This is where new podcast announcements will occur and where new helpful educational content will be posted. It is also where you can sign up down below for your new free PT Compass Pass and enjoy the benefits. By joining this program, you will receive your virtual PT COMPASS PASS and access to fantastic resources that will help you on clinical placement and elsewhere. What will the PT COMPASS PASS give you access to? 1. Regular new and fully customizable PDFs/Word Docs to fill out and use for clinical placements, (2) Reference resources to save you time on the go or while studying and (3) MUCH MORE overtime! Key show notes links: - Get your free PT Compass Pass: https://murphysimon149.wixsite.com/mysite/sign-up - SWIMLAB INTERNATIONAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swimlabinternational/ - SWIMLAB INTERNATIONAL Website: https://swimlabinternational.com/

    S2: EP 5 (Being the best physiotherapist you can be with the One80system and Rhett Polka - @theone80system)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 34:55


    What's up everyone, thanks for joining in on todays chat. Rhett Polka is a current practicing physiotherapist, clinical educator and the creator of the One80 System from Colorado in the United States. We chat about the creation of his 2 MSK based outpatient physio practices he owns and we dive into what the 180 system is all about. We also chat about common mistakes students / new grads make on placement or in their first job while also providing some advice for and new students applying for their first PT job in the near future. Be sure to subscribe and rate this podcast on Apple Podcast as it really helps me out. If you would like to follow me on Instagram you can find me @ThePTSTudentCompass. This is where new podcast announcements will occur and where new helpful educational content will be posted. It is also where you can sign up down below for your new free PT Compass Pass and enjoy the benefits. By joining this program, you will receive your virtual PT COMPASS PASS and access to fantastic resources that will help you on clinical placement and elsewhere. What will the PT COMPASS PASS give you access to? 1. Regular new and fully customizable PDFs/Word Docs to fill out and use for clinical placements, (2) Reference resources to save you time on the go or while studying and (3) MUCH MORE overtime! Key show notes links: - Get your free PT Compass Pass: https://murphysimon149.wixsite.com/mysite/sign-up - the180system IG page: https://www.instagram.com/theone80system/ - One80 System MemberShift Website: https://the-one80-system.mykajabi.com/temp-lead-capture

    S2: EP 4 (Journey to the DPT Finish Line with Simon and Bayo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 43:58


    Themes discussed: (1) Previous placement experience with positive and negatives takeaways (2) Set the stage, what courses have we taken from the beginning and which ones we have left (3) Getting through the research component of our degree with positive and negative takeaways (4) The difficult decision to stay and work in AUS after graduation (5) Upcoming internship allocation and predicted experience (6) What we value when applying for new grad physiotherapy positions (7) Our future visions as practising physiotherapists. Be sure to subscribe and rate this podcast on Apple Podcast as it really helps me out. If you would like to follow me on Instagram you can find me @ThePTSTudentCompass. This is where new podcast announcements will occur and where new helpful educational content will be posted. It is also where you can sign up down below for your new free PT Compass Pass and enjoy the benefits. By joining this program, you will receive your virtual PT COMPASS PASS and access to fantastic resources that will help you on clinical placement and elsewhere. What will the PT COMPASS PASS give you access to? 1. Regular new and fully customizable PDFs/Word Docs to fill out and use for clinical placements, (2) Reference resources to save you time on the go or while studying and (3) MUCH MORE overtime! Best way to contact me for interview inquires / questions ... (1) On my Instagram page OR (2) Email: ptstudentcompass@gmail.com Key show notes links: - Get your free PT Compass Pass: https://murphysimon149.wixsite.com/mysite/sign-up

    S2: EP 3 (Tackling the PhD Journey with Neil Meigh - @kettlebellphysio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 41:37


    Interviewed: Neil Meigh, Physiotherapist, PhD Student, Bond University Topics discussed ... (1) Neil's professional background (2) The journey to decided to pursue a PhD (3) The requirements necessary to complete a PhD (4) The good and challenging parts of the PhD process (5) Useful research resources (6) Advice for current students wanting to pursue a PhD. What can you do? ... (A) Subscribe (iTunes / Spotify) and rate this episode on iTunes (B) Follow me on Instagram @theptstudentcompass (C) Share this episode to your story on IG and tag me in it (D) Send it along to you someone Best way to contact me for interview inquires / questions ... (1) On my Instagram page OR (2) Email: ptstudentcompass@gmail.com. Visit the compass website for student resources and more! Link: https://murphysimon149.wixsite.com/mysite/free-resources

    S2: EP 2 (Guide to Neurological Clinical Placement)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 37:01


    What's up everyone and welcome back! We have Nick Li, a recent PT grad working in Toronto, Canada on the show today to talk about his experiences with neurological physiotherapy patients on clinical placements and in practice! This is the perfect episode for anyone who has a neurological based placement in the coming months. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share this podcast with others as it really helps me out! Follow me on IG @ThePTStudentCompass.

    S2: EP 1 (20 Questions: PT Student Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 55:36


    Welcome to the PT compass podcast. My name is Simon Murphy, a final year Physiotherapy student, and I am your host. I talk with practising physios, students, and other healthcare individuals. I hope this podcast lets you live your best professional or student life. On today's episode Jordaine, a 3rd-year physiotherapy student and I play 20 questions physio edition. We ask and ask and answer random physio and life-related questions. Enjoy. You can listen to the episode on iTunes and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help me out by subscribing, dropping a review on iTunes, and sharing this episode with one other person. Your feedback and support mean the world to me! Follow me on Instagram @PTStudentCompass.

    EP 14: Stand Out In Your Physiotherapy School Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 32:54


    This podcast was a good one! Dr Jasmine Marcus (PT/DPT/CSCS) is a practising clinician and the editor of essays for pre-pt students applying to physiotherapy school. She has a wealth of knowledge on how to make your application stand out. This episode covers THE DO'S AND DONT'S of essay writing and how to showcase your strengths in written form. Enjoy the show!

    EP 13: Australia's World-Renowned Paediatric Neurological Allied Health Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 53:35


    In today's episode, I have a fantastic chat with two individuals from the NAPA Center in Sydney Australia about all things Paediatric Physiotherapy and Allied health. NAPA stands for Neurological and Abilitation Centre. Paul is the Managing Director, and Liz is a Doctor of Physiotherapy and the director of rehab. Both have great stories to tell and are fantastic advocates for NAPA and physiotherapy. The company they are a part of has worldwide locations aside from Sydney, including Los Angles and Boston in the United States. Find a comfy spot and enjoy how their journey all began.

    EP 12: Physiotherapy and COVID-19 Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 51:54


    Welcome Back Everyone! @DPTSteph based out of New York is back with another podcast with the PT Student Compass. The recording is essential as it is all about the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently sweeping the world. While all the information we provide in this podcast is based on evidence and personal experience, please seek your own government's regulations and recommendations. Please practice good hand hygiene, keep your 1.5m distance from others, and ONLY go out for essential items. Thank you for your continued support and stay safe while you remain connected with those you care for. Simon

    EP 11: The DPT Journey - Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 43:03


    After a 2 month break, the PT Student Compass is back with a new podcast episode all about our first year in PT school. Bayo Adenekan, a classmate of mine, reflect on our crazy yet exciting year!

    EP 10: The Physio Memes Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 41:55


    Todays episode I chat with Andrew Tran a Physiotherapist and the creator of the Physio Memes Movement which is popular on IG and Facebook. He chats about his journey as a practicing PT and his current role in the developer of Physio Memes. 

    EP 9: How To Start Your Social Media Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 42:30


    Topics Include: Benefits of starting a social media platform Positive and negatives of social media How and what type of content you should create Who to follow on social media to get some inspiration If you were thinking about creating your own professional account then this is the right place for you. My self and Anthony who is a Physical Therapist based out of Ontario in Canada give you a bit of insight in how to start your own social media page and what type of content to start with. He has his own pages called the Canadian Physio Student which already has great information to share so go check that out as well! Tag down below your favourite IG follower who inspires you to be better!

    EP 8: A Day in a Life of a Physical Therapist in a Hospital 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 66:34


    Included Topics: Role of a PT in a Hospital What are the different areas you can work as a PT in a Hospital Difficulties of working as a PT in a Hospital Setting Differences between Outpatient (Private Practice) PT and Inpatient (In the Hospital) PT. Steph is Doctor of Physical Therapy based out of New York in the United States. She has a wealth of knowledge about what it is like to work in a hospital as a PT. Her Content on Instagram is TOP NOTCH and very helpful for all students, so please give her a follow @dpt.steph ! We hope by the end of your listen that your vision of what a PT does in a hospital setting is a bit brighter. Comment down below if you'd like to work in a Hospital Setting Tag your friend who would make a Dream Team on the ward working as a PT!

    EP 7: Physiotherapy Student Burnout - The Do's and Don'ts to Ensure Student Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 77:36


    Todays episode is all about Physical Therapy Student Burnout. Gabby and Sarah from The Graditude Podcast are here to join me as we lay out what student burnout can look and feel like. Both of them are first year physical therapy students and are doing amazing things for PT students. By the end of this podcast we hope you can identify what may cause you to become burnt out and we hope you leave us today with some next steps to ensure an enjoyable PT student career and reach high level of success in grad school. Please sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

    EP 6: Naturopathic Medicine? A Unique Perspective on Rehab and Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 36:47


    Garrett Bramall, a Naturopathic Medicine Student, provides a bit of insight on his unique profession. We discuss his role as an ND and also discuss how a Physiotherapist / Allied Health professional can work within healthcare referral systems. We also discuss his plans in the future and the impact social media is having on current healthcare professionals. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

    EP 5: Mental Performance and Sport Related Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 45:51


    Hello everyone! I couldn't be more excited to release this episode! I had the wonderful pleasure to chat with Scott Donald, a mental performance coach out of BC in Canada. We discussed the relationship between one's mental performance and sport related injury. Scott also provides some insight and tips on what a client can do improve their mental performance! Kick back, relax, and enjoy the show.

    EP 4: Innovation with Mobile and Community Allied Healthcare Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 34:22


    After a short break from posting content, the PT Student Compass is back! I spoke with Jordan Gauder, who is a Bond University graduate and the CEO of Generation Physio and Allied Health. His company services the Gold Coast of Australia and provides quality care within peoples homes and surrounding community. We broke down the components of mobile and community allied healthcare services and had a chat about a new and innovative way to provide physiotherapy service. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast. 

    EP 3: Clinical Placement Experiences and the Do's and Don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 121:35


    Welcome back everyone! Today's episode is all about clinical placement and clinical education. Lisa Hicklen is a current practicing physiotherapist and a recent Bond University Physiotherapy graduate. Enjoy the show!

    EP 2: The Reality of Working as a New Grad Physiotherapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 50:06


    After a break from posting I am very excited to release more PT Student Compass content . I had the pleasure to chat with Will and Dalton, two fantastic Physiotherapists from Toronto Canada who have their own podcast called “PTCoffeeCast” ☕️. They are currently practicing PT's and also create great health content geared for both students and professionals. We chatted about the various realities and expectations of being a new grad physiotherapist. Enjoy the Show! 

    EP 1: The Reality of Post Grad Schooling / The PT and Chiro Working Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 38:43


    EP 1: Hello everyone and welcome to the FIRST episode of the PT Student Compass Podcast. To kick off this new series I had the pleasure to speak with Ben Boudreau who is currently finishing up is chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Canada. Todays topics will compare and contrast undergraduate studies and masters levels studies (What are the true demands?). We will also chat about the physiotherapist and chiropractor relationship and break down some of the current preconceived misconceptions about the professional relationship. Grab a coffee / glass of water / hot tea and enjoy the show.

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