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Kathleen K Mairella PT DPT MA FAPTAEducation:Degree: Doctor of Physical TherapyInstitution: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Major; Physical TherapyDate: May 2006Degree: Master of ArtsInstitution Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Major: Movement Science and EducationDate: May 1992Degree: Bachelor of ScienceInstitution: Boston University, Boston MA Major: Physical TherapyDate awarded: May 1978Employment and Positions Held:Professor Emerita, Rutgers University, 2022-presentDirector of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2016-2022Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2014-2016Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey prior to July 1,2013), School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ , 2006-2014Physical Therapist, Brookdale Physical Therapy, Nutley, New Jersey, 2007-2008Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2004-2006Adjunct Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2002-2004Practice Development Facilitator, Atlantic Health System/Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown NJ, 2001-2002Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999-2001Adjunct Instructor. Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999Adjunct Instructor, Union County College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Plainfield NJ, 1997-2000Physical Therapist, ARC Essex School, Livingston, NJ 1999Rehabilitation Supervisor, JerseyCare HomeHealth and Hospice, Belleville, NJ, 1995-1998 Physical Therapist, Independent Practice, Home Care, Nutley NJ, 1991-1995Adjunct Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1991-1992Staff Physical Therapist, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ, 1985-1986Staff Physical Therapist, Welkind Rehabilitation Hospital, Chester, NJ, 1983-1984Senior Physical Therapist, Neuroscience Team, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1982-1983Staff Physical Therapist, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1981-1982Staff Physical Therapist, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, 1980-1981 Staff Physical Therapist, New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital, East Orange, NJ, 1978-1980Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:American Physical Therapy Association: 1976-presentChair, House of Delegates Reference Committee, 2025Member, House of Delegates Reference Committee 2023-2024 Chair, House Special Committee on Bylaws, 2019-2021 Bylaws Review Task Force, 2018-2019Director, Board of Directors, 2009-2017Board work assignments:APTA Committees and Task Forces:Best Practices in Clinical Education Task Force, chair 2016-2017Leadership Development Committee, chair 2013-2017Executive Committee, elected 5th member 2015-2016Recruitment and Retention of Early-Career Members Task Force, member 2014- 2016Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, member, 2012-2015 Finance and Audit Committee, member 2011-2013Member Engagement and Leadership Development Task Force, chair 2011- 2013Physical Therapy Classification and Payment Task Force/ Alternative Payment Task Force, chair 2013-2014, member 2012-2013CSM Review Work Group, member 2011-12Task Force on Governance Review, member 2009-2011Committee on Referral for Profit, liaison, 2009-2011Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service Advisory Group, liaison 2009- 2011Board Workgroups:Strategic Planning Board Work Group, chair 2013-2017Criteria for House Motions from the Board of Directors, member 2014-2015, Governance Proposal Board Work Group, member 2011-2013Board Work and Information Management Board Work Group, member 2011- 2012Board Workgroup on Board Performance Evaluation, member 2009-2010 Components:Student Assembly, 2011-2014Chapters:Maryland (2016-2017, 2010-2011), Nebraska (2015-2017), Nevada (2016-2017), Idaho (2011-2016). Texas (2014-2016), New York (2013-2015), Michigan (2010- 2014), Wisconsin (2011-2014), New Mexico (2009-2013), North Dakota (2009- 2011), Utah (2009-2010)Sections:Education (2014-2017), Women's Health (2015-2017), Geriatrics (2015-2016), Pediatrics (2009-2012)Councils:Chapter President Council, liaison 2011-2014APTA Mentorship Program, 2005-2010 (program discontinued) Committee to Approve the House of Delegates Minutes, 2007CEO Search Committee, 2007Committee on Chapters and Sections. 2004-2007, Chair 2006 Education Strategic Planning Group, 2004American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts 2022-present Chair, Bylaws Review Task Force 2023-2024Assembly Representative, 2024American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey: 1978-80, 1983-2022 Delegate to APTA House of Delegates, 1998 -2004, 2008-2009, 2018-2022 Chief Delegate, 2004-2008Federal Affairs Liaison, 2018-2019Alternate delegate, 2017-2018Legislative Committee, 1998-2018Legislative Advisory Panel, 2007-20182009 Annual Conference Committee, 2008-2009, chairMembership Chair, 2005-2007 Executive Committee, 1996-2005 President, 2001-2005 President-elect, 2000-2001 Vice-president 1998-2001 Secretary 1996-1998Direct Access Task Force, Chair, 1996-1999Home Health Special Interest Group Workgroup 1997APTA Private Practice Section, 2000-presentAPTA Private Practice Section, Graham Sessions Planning Committee, 2021-presentAPTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation (formerly Health Policy and Administration Section), 2003-presentAcademy of Physical Therapy Education, 1999-2002, 2004-presentAmerican Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1994-2002, 2010-present APTA Orthopedics Section, 2007-2018APTA Section on Women's Health, 2002-2004, 2009-2011, 2016-2018APTA Section on Research, 2012-2015APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, 2010-2012APTA Neurology Section, 1980s, 1993-1998, 2000-2003APTA Health Policy Section, 2002-2003APTA Section on Administration, 1998-1999APTA Home Health Section, 1993-1999New York New Jersey Clinical Education Consortium, 2006-2014, 2016-present Home Health Assembly of New Jersey, 1996-1998National Head Injury Foundation Workgroup, Washington DC, 1981-1983American Physical Therapy Association, District of Columbia Chapter Continuing Education Chairperson, 1982Service to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: SchoolRutgers University SHP Committee on Faculty Development, September 2015-September 2018Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Faculty Chair, September 2012-September 2014Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Committees, 2012-2014Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Admissions and Academic Standing, 2011-2014Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Curriculum Review, 2007-2010 DepartmentRutgers University SHP Newark DPT Curriculum Committee, 2015-2022, Chair January 2022- July 2022Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Orientation Committee Co-chair, 2016-2021Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Awards and Scholarship Committee, 2017-2022 Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHP Newark DPT Admissions Committee 2002-2019Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHP Newark DPT Program Student Activities Committee, Faculty Liaison, 2006-2019Honors and Awards:Catherine Worthington Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2023Lucy Blair Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association, 2019Outstanding Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, 2013 President's Award, American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, 2008, 2006, 1999Peer Reviewed Publications:Sack S, Radler DR, Mairella KK, Touger-Decker R, Khan H, Physical therapists' attitudes, knowledge, and practice approaches regarding people who are obese, Phys Ther; 89(8):804- 15, 2009

Rupal M Patel, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University (TWU) in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel received her PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah in 2016, her MS in PT from TWU in Houston in 1991 and her BS in PT and biology from TWU in Denton in 1990. Her research streams include reduce risk factors for diabetes among an at-risk population, social and structural determinants of health and their impact on rehabilitation outcomes, factors influencing health behaviors among populations, and issues related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in physical therapy. Besides her DPT teaching responsibilities, Dr. Patel also mentors PhD students during their didactic and dissertation phases. Service is part of Dr. Patel's life work and passion. She has been an active member of the APTA since 1988 and has served in various roles at the component and national level over the past 30 years.  She was elected to national office to the APTA Nominating Committee in 2017 and served a chair in her final year (2020). Dr. Patel is a founding and current member of the APTA's Council on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness, the Academy of Prevention and Health Promotion Therapies (APHPT), a board member and DEI Committee Co-Chair of the Physical Therapy Learning Institute (2018-present) and a board member of Empowering Women as Leaders, Inc. Houston Chapter (2023 – present). Dr. Patel currently serves as: the Federal Advocacy Liaison (FAL) for the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT), the co-chair of the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation (ALI) Research Committee, a member of the ACAPT NEDIC PT Education and Advancement Pathway Task Force. She was recently elected to serve as chief delegate for Texas to the APTA House of Delegates (2024 – 2027) and has been appointed as the FAL for the APTA Academy of Education (2024). Leadership is a verb - defined by your actions, rather than a noun - defined by your title is a philosophy that Dr. Patel lives by in her ongoing  service and leadership journey. Dr. Patel has presented at national and state physical therapy, public health, and rehabilitation conferences, has delivered one of the This I Believe speeches for The Graham Sessions, and also has appeared on numerous podcasts and national panels. 

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Dr. Mike Shoemaker about their shared history in medical research, his background in physical therapy, and how he became a pilot amongst an arduous medical career.  Today's Guest Dr. Shoemaker received a B.S. in Physical Education with an Exercise Science Specialization from Calvin College in 1996. In 1999 he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University, and earned his PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Western Michigan University in 2012. He was board-certified as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist by the ABPTS (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties) from 2002 to 2022. His practice has been focused in cardiopulmonary and geriatric rehabilitation across multiple practice settings including acute care, long-term acute care, long-term care, subacute care, and outpatient care. He currently practices in the cardiothoracic critical care setting at the Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center. Dr. Shoemaker is an active member of his professional association. He currently serves as a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates and has served the roles of Legislative Director, Vice President, and President of the Michigan Chapter of the APTA. Dr. Shoemaker's research interests span 44 peer-reviewed papers, 5 textbook chapters, 28 peer-reviewed platform/poster presentations, and 7 continuing education presentation workshops. He is an instrument-rated commercial pilot, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor. He serves as an instructor pilot, check pilot, and mission pilot who flies for Search & Rescue and Homeland Security missions for the Civil Air Patrol.  About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. Check out our other shows: Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD Legal Stuff The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, NCS, FiT, physical therapist, to discuss physical therapy in the emergency department. She explains the origins of this work, as well as what PTs do in the emergency department. Rebekah also provides advice on navigating the process of becoming part of the emergency department in a hospital, emphasizing the importance of understanding the hospital's mission and how physical therapy plays into that mission.   Show notes:  00:03:09 Find the pain points, fix them. 00:06:35 Access to PT should not be a luxury. 00:09:29 Provide patient-centered care. 00:17:30 Physical therapy can triage patients. 00:22:48 Preventative care is essential. 00:23:05 Collaborative care improves health. 00:30:33 Trust yourself and pivot.   More About Rebekah: Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes physical therapist practice in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients during their most critical moments. Dr. Griffith has been an invited lecturer, regular presenter, podcast guest, & article contributor on this topic. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two motions within the APTA House of Delegates in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice and is a founding member of the Emergency PT Steering Committee within the Academy of Acute Care. The ED DPT will prepare you to successfully practice in the Emergency Department so that patients have access to the right provider at a critical moment in their healthcare journey.   Resources from this Episode:  Website Rebekah's Twitter ED DPT Twitter Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Practice Handbook   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio    

Show Notes Today's Guest: Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT aka "The ED DPT" Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes physical therapist practice in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients during their most critical moments. She is the author of Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Handbook. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two motions within the APTA House of Delegates in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice and is a founding member of the Emergency PT Steering Committee within the Academy of Acute Care.a https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-griffith-rgthedpt/ Twitter/Instagram: @theeddpt Twitter: @rgriffithdpt www.theeddpt.com Rapid Responses: If you could be any animal, what would you be? “I would probably be a koala because people would wanna carry me around and I could nap a lot.” You know, you work in acute care when… “You leave your shoes outside.  Like my shoes do not come in the house. They're outside animals.” Links: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/hospitals/emergency-department https://www.clearpointstrategy.com/blog/swot-analysis-in-healthcare https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85768629-top-of-scope Connect with our hosts and the podcast! Leo Arguelles (LEE-O R-GWELL-IS) Twitter @LeoArguellesPT Ashley Poole Twitter @AshleyPooleDPT Interested in being a future guest? APTA Acute Care: Website Journal Access Twitter @AcuteCareAPTA Facebook APTA Acute Care Instagram @AcademyAcutePT YouTube  APTA Acute Care Podcast

Ever heard of Physical Therapists in the Emergency Department? On this episode of The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, we have on Dr. Rebekah Griffith, who talks about the important role Physical Therapists fulfill in the Emergency Department, the types of patients you don't normally think of that you'll see, how you can get started in this setting, dealing and handling stressful situations, the need for exploration in the physical therapy field Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes physical therapist practice in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients during their most critical moments. Dr. Griffith has been an invited lecturer, presenter, podcast guest, & article contributor on this topic. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two motions within the APTA House of Delegates in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice and is a founding member of the Emergency PT Steering Committee within the Academy of Acute Care. The ED DPT will prepare you to successfully practice in the Emergency Department so that patients have access to the right provider at a critical moment in their healthcare journey. If you would like to reach out to Dr. Griffith, please feel free to do so: Email | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Facebook Group Special thanks to our sponsor, The NPTE Final Frontier, www.NPTEFF.com, and if you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram Feel free to reach out to us at:  Website  |  Facebook | Twitter |  Youtube Instagram: HET Podcast  | Dawn Brown | F Scott Feil | Dawn Magnusson | Farley Schweighart | Mahlon Stewart | Lisa Vanhoose Additional Resources: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/hospitals/emergency-department https://www.facebook.com/groups/emergencypt For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hear what APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA, has to say about where the profession is, and what it will take to pursue our full potential.

Hear what APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA, has to say about where the profession is, and what it will take to pursue our full potential.

In this episode of the HET podcast, we welcome Dr. Craig Bowen, DPT onto the show to talk about the importance of the house of delegates and explain what it's all about! Biography: Dr. Craig Bowen has been a physical therapist of 7 years and currently resides in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Rutgers University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in the Biological Sciences and Psychology in 2010 and with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015. Following graduation, his focus was in orthopedic and sports medicine; however, working in primarily hospital-based outpatient settings allowed him to treat a variety of conditions. This has afforded him opportunities to work part-time in both Level-I trauma inpatient rehab and acute care. Dr. Bowen currently works in a private practice outpatient clinic, PRN in acute care, and as a contributing faculty member of the University of St. Augustine – Austin. He also serves as the Central District delegate for the APTA House of Delegates. This is his 3rd year serving in this role. Previously, he served as a delegate in the state of New Jersey for 2 years.

Do you know what APTA House of Delegates does? Do you know who your delegates? Do you know how many delegates Michigan has? (Thirteen.) We learned all of this and more after talking with delegates Mackenzie Sebesta, SPT, Dr. Cameron Faller, and chief delegate Dr. Caroline Gwaltney ahead of this year's House of Delegates in Washington DC.

We teach Physical Therapists to successfully practice in the Emergency Department. Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes PT in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients in life's most critical moments. Dr. Griffith has been an invited lecturer, regular presenter, podcast guest, and article contributor on this topic. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two motions within the APTA House of Delegates in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice and is a founding member of the Emergency PT Steering Committee within the Academy of Acute Care. In addition to initiating a thriving ED PT program in a large academic medical center, she is in the midst of a new pilot program expanding this role. The ED DPT will prepare you to successfully practice in the Emergency Department so that patients have access to the right provider at a critical moment in their healthcare journey. Topics Covered: ED PT, increasing access to patients for physical therapist services

Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, comes onto the HET Podcast to explain what Hi Fidelity Simulation Labs are and how this type of teaching is beneficial to students.  Biography: Kaelee Brockway has eight years of practice experience across 13 different clinical and non‐clinical practice settings. Most of her experiences are in post-acute rehabilitation focusing on organ transplant rehabilitation and complex chronic disease management. Dr. Brockway held positions on the Board of Directors for APTA Michigan and the Michigan Physical Therapy Political Action Committee and served in the APTA House of Delegates from 2015 -2018. She was a heart and lung transplant educator for a large hospital system and now practices in acute care and academia, primarily teaching pharmacology, geriatrics, and cardiovascular and pulmonary courses. From 2016 to 2018, Dr. Brockway achieved the Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (A-CEEAA) certification from APTA Geriatrics. In 2017 Dr. Brockway became a Board‐Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) and was the recipient of the APTA Emerging Leader Award. She is currently an Item‐Writer for the Geriatric Specialty Exam, the APTA Geriatrics CSM Programming Co-Chair, and recently completed contributions on geriatric considerations for exercise to the widely utilized Musculoskeletal Interventions textbook.

The APTA House of Delegates is a crucial governing body for our profession, yet we may know very little about how it works. Dr. Kyle Covington, associate professor at Duke University and vice-speaker of APTA’s House of Delegates, tells us how it works, how it helps the profession, and even how his students get into […]

This podcast focuses on panelists' experiences as internationally educated physical therapists working with recruiters, and how elements of the APTA House of Delegates guideline “Recruiting and Hiring Internationally Educated Physical Therapists” were put into practice and resulted in a good experience. 

This podcast focuses on panelists’ experiences as internationally educated physical therapists working with recruiters, and how elements of the APTA House of Delegates guideline “Recruiting and Hiring Internationally Educated Physical Therapists” were put into practice and resulted in a good experience. 

We chat about Dr. Gean's experience in the APTA House of Delegates and about his world!

Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD is a professor at Duke University in their PT program and he's the Vice-Speaker of the House for the APTA Board of Directors. Each year delegates from around the country come together for the House of Delegates to help shape the profession of Physical Therapy. What happens there, might not be something that you hang on every word of. Fortunately for us we have Kyle Covington to breakdown the big happenings at this years house of delegates. We coverDuke University's "House of Dukelegates" programHow the APTA's House of Delegates structure and functionWhat his role as Vice-Speaker entails From the 2020 House of Delegates we coverTelehealth ChargeAPTA Behavioral & Mental Health PositionAPTA's Transparency of Accredited Physical Therapy Education ProgramsAPTA Standards of Practice changesWhy you should care about APTA and the House of DelegatesHow you can get more involved https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/6/10/HouseRecap/

Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD is a professor at Duke University in their PT program and he's the Vice-Speaker of the House for the APTA Board of Directors. Each year delegates from around the country come together for the House of Delegates to help shape the profession of Physical Therapy. What happens there, might not be something that you hang on every word of. Fortunately for us we have Kyle Covington to breakdown the big happenings at this years house of delegates. We coverDuke University's "House of Dukelegates" programHow the APTA's House of Delegates structure and functionWhat his role as Vice-Speaker entails From the 2020 House of Delegates we coverTelehealth ChargeAPTA Behavioral & Mental Health PositionAPTA's Transparency of Accredited Physical Therapy Education ProgramsAPTA Standards of Practice changesWhy you should care about APTA and the House of DelegatesHow you can get more involved https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/6/10/HouseRecap/

We chat about Dr. Gean's experience in the APTA House of Delegates and about his world!

Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.  Skye and Megan Skye Donovan and Megan Brown were our third guests on the happy hour. Skye Donovan was elected APTA board of director at APTA House of Delegates. Check that out here: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/6/1/Elections/?fbclid=IwAR315xPj12RqfQeD1OQYiCOE8dqa0uIiMGNi4QQ60oH6QWmV6H3UkvB1hBA The ladies first rave about “The Last Dance” and how it is on their must watch documentaries. They further discuss their own fab 5. They identify these people as the ones who challenge you and let you be your authentic self. Megan is a business owner and Skye is a professor at Marymount University. They both discussed the difficulties of adapting their lives virtually.  PARTING SHOT (Going virtual) “It taught me to just apologize frequently and to show your human side and be transparent.” – SKYE 

Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour. Skye and Megan Skye Donovan and Megan Brown were our third guests on the happy hour. Skye Donovan was elected APTA board of director at APTA House of Delegates. Check that out here: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2020/6/1/Elections/?fbclid=IwAR315xPj12RqfQeD1OQYiCOE8dqa0uIiMGNi4QQ60oH6QWmV6H3UkvB1hBA The ladies first rave about “The Last Dance” and how it is on their must watch documentaries. They further discuss their own fab 5. They identify these people as the ones who challenge you and let you be your authentic self. Megan is a business owner and Skye is a professor at Marymount University. They both discussed the difficulties of adapting their lives virtually. PARTING SHOT (Going virtual) “It taught me to just apologize frequently and to show your human side and be transparent.” – SKYE 

In this episode we chat with third year DPT student Hannah Mathew who recently attended the virtual APTA House of Delegates meeting this past week. She discusses the significance the House of Delegates and delves into an overview of how it works as well as her experiences attending a convening for the first time. Finally, Hannah provides a sobering reminder of how much every individual voice matters, regardless of if you are a practicing PT or a student. Remember, you are never "just a student!" Instagram: @hmathew30 Website: https://whatmypatientstaughtme.wordpress.com Go to Physiomemes.com and use this code for 20% off your next order: GRADITUDE20 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graditude/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/graditude/support

Dr. Scott Euype, PT, DPT, MHS, OSC comes onto HET Podcast to talk about healthcare clinical education.   Resources Mentioned: American Academy of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) APTA NEXT 2017 Oxford Debate: Specialist vs. Generalist Education PT in Motion News APTA Podcast audio of debate 2018 APTA House of Delegates Motion regarding collaborative relationships with veterinarians Education Leadership Partnership (ELP) APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program APTA Learning Center APTA Academy of PT Education Clinical Instructor Self- Assessment   Biography: Dr. Scott Euype, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from Grove City College in 1982. Scott obtained his Certificate in physical therapy from Cleveland State University in 1987. He received a Master of Health Science from University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy in 1996, and completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy through Marymount University, in 2008. He became an APTA Board Certified Orthopaedic clinical specialist in 1997, and was recertified in 2007. He is also an adjunct, and holds graduate faculty status at the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Cleveland State University. Scott currently serves as Director I, and Chair of the Awards Committee for the OPTA. He is also an Ohio delegate for the APTA House of Delegates. Scott was recently appointed to the APTA Vision Task Force, which developed the new APT A Vision. He currently serves as Clinical Co-Chair APTA Education Clinical Education SIG, and is on the Leadership Committee for the APTA Clinical Education Summit.  Scott coordinates and performs physical therapy pro bono services at the Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland, and at the Care Alliance Medical Center in Cleveland. Contact Information: Twitter: @scott_ohpt E-Mail: euypes@ccf.org   The PT Hustle Website  Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool      Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)   

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor guest hosts and interviews Jim Dunleavy on the New York House of Delegates.  Jim Dunleavy is Chief Delegate of the New York Physical Therapy Association Chapter.  James Dunleavy graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Manhattan College in 1976. He received a P.T. Certification in 1977, followed by his MS. P.T. in 1983 from Columbia University. James was a Co-founder and acted as its first President of the Acute Care Section from 1992-1997. He served as an APTA Director from 1998-2004 and received the APTA‘s Lucy Blair Service Award in 2005. Currently, James is the President of the New York Physical Therapy Association, an office he took in 2006. In this episode, we discuss: -What is a motion? -An overview of how the delegate assembly functions -Jim’s advice for new graduates who are looking to get involved in professional organizations -And so much more!   Resources: Jim Dunleavy Twitter New York Physical Therapy Association   For more information on Jim: APTA spokesman James M. Dunleavy is administrative director of Rehabilitation Services at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He also serves as adjunct faculty in the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Rutgers University. As an active member of APTA, he founded the association’s Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy and served as its president for 5 years. He has held various volunteer positions within the association, including serving as a director on the APTA Board of Directors. Dunleavy also has held many volunteer leadership positions on APTA’s New York Chapter Board of Directors, including treasurer, district chair, district director, and president. In 2005 he received APTA’s Lucy Blair Service Award. He was the first recipient of APTA’s Acute Care Section Leadership Award, now named after him. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Manhattan College, a master’s degree in physical therapy from Columbia University, and a doctor of physical  therapy degree from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.   For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University’s Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, “Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives,” has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled “Injury Prevention for Dancers,” is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt   Read the full transcript below: Jenna Kantor:                00:00                Hello, this is Jenna Kantor with Jim Dunleavy who is the NYPTA chief delegate. And I am very excited to be interviewing this morning. So first of all, thank you so much for agreeing to be interviewed on the wonderful, healthy, wealthy and smart. So delegate, chief delegate. Would you mind explaining what that is for anyone who does not know and what that is related to within the New York Physical Therapy Association? Jim Dunleavy:               00:30                Well, the chief delegate actually leads the delegation from New York to the national house of delegates each year. I'm basically the organizer. I do the assignments of motions. I hold webinars and phone calls with the delegates during the course of the year to get them up to speed with the issues that are facing us that are brought before the house of delegates each June. Jenna Kantor:                00:58                Yeah, it's excellent. And I'm on that email list and so I'm always just going reading, having different physical therapists help transcribe it for me. So thank you, you just are so good at keeping us up to date with that. So for you, I'm just wondering on a weekly basis, how much time do you need to put into your job? Jim Dunleavy:               01:17                I would say it varies. It gets more as we get closer to the house of delegates each June. The APTA has gone through kind of a metamorphosis and has created almost a year round type of governance process. So, the motions are starting to be brought out in concept form, usually early in the fall. In the past it's just been we get it in March, we read it, we go to the house, that's it. But now we have to really look at it almost as a year round job to keep people on top of it. Make sure we see what issues are coming possibly before the house. And giving our input from New York as to how we feel about these motion concepts and then the full blown motion will affect us in New York. Jenna Kantor:                02:15                So when you're saying motion, what do you mean by motion? Is that a new law? What is that? Jim Dunleavy:               02:20                We run a house of delegates. It's similar to a mini Congress or a mini house of Representatives. And so the issues that come before that house have to be in the form of a motion, which is a clearly defined statement, whether it be a policy, whether it be charging the APTA to do something, whether it be a philosophical or sociological position. And the group will review it, they will discuss it, they will argue about it and then they will vote on that motion. Jenna Kantor:                02:54                Oh, so it's like when it goes to the Senate or Congress. So if I was to think of the school house rock video where they're singing, I'm just a bill. Do you like that reference? Yes, but honestly, that's where my brain needs to go cause I'm massive beginner with this. So I right now I'm an alternate, which I'm very just honored to even be an alternate for the possibility of going. So I was wondering what is it like, let's say day one at the delegate assembly? Is it just people just kind of, you know, is it, how are things brought in order? Is there an introduction? Are there, is there a ceremony with candles and, and you know, it was some sort of like traditional dance. What happens on day one at the delegate assembly? Jim Dunleavy:               03:49                The candles and the dancing, that's a good idea. Maybe we'll get them going a little bit more. First two things. One, you mentioned the term delegate assembly. The delegate assembly is actually New York's own little congress, little house of Representatives. What I'm chief delegate of is the delegation of New York that goes to the national house of delegates. So in New York, we're a little different than other states. We have 10 districts. We have representatives from each of those districts come to our delegate assembly, usually in April or May, where we review all the things that are going to come before the house of delegates plus vote on any bylaw changes or other issues that are going on in New York state alone. In terms of how it's structured, you have delegates are voted upon to go to the house of delegates by our delegate assembly. Jim Dunleavy:               04:51                So that's one set. Then in addition, each district has the ability to designate one person. So there's 10 and then whatever is left in the order of the voting in the delegate assembly, those people are on our alternate list. So, believe me, it happens every year. We have people who drop out for various reasons. In fact, I have one right now that I have to replace, so I don't know where you were on the list, but you might be getting a call from me later. I have to keep track of that and I have to constantly update the APTA delegate list and the chapter deligate list. So they get all the information that they need either as now an active delegate and not an alternate. Jenna Kantor:                05:44                If somebody was an alternate, like my situation and then I'm down at the end of the list. But I'm also, honestly, I really am grateful to be on the list especially as a new Grad. So I'll take it, so if I was able and fortunate enough to, you know, be able to fill in for someone, does that make me for the next year as a regular delegate or am I still considered an alternate? Jim Dunleavy:               06:10                The delegation is a one year service time. So we will vote this coming April I think is the delegate assembly. We will vote for the delegates going to the 2020 house of delegates. This group of delegates that are going to Chicago in June of 2019, they were voted upon last delegate assembly. So it's a one year cycle. We've actually talked about changing that to maybe get a little bit more experience in four people. So we're talking about maybe changing the bylaws to two years of service. I'm not sure yet, but it is a one year service time. Jenna Kantor:                06:58                Okay. Very good to know. Alright, so let's go back to day one. So we're at the house of delegates day one. So apparently there was no dancing ritual.  So what is the order usually on day one at the House of delegates? Jim Dunleavy:               07:24                For the New York chapter, what we usually do is our delegation comes in usually the day before the house opens. And I usually try and hold a, what we call a caucus meeting to just orient everybody, go over any changes that I'm aware of and in any of the motions, prepare the delegates for the next morning, which are the interviews for people running for national office because the house of delegates is the voting body that votes for president, vice president and so on. We have interviews of those candidates all morning and we have I think four rooms or five rooms that we have delegates in who asks these candidates questions, we will then come back as a delegation together. We will talk about the candidates, make our selection and then start to work on the motions. Then after that, usually in the late afternoon, early evening, the house of delegates starts and it's a pretty impressive place if you've never been there because you have over 400 plus of your colleagues from around the country sitting in front of a large dais with the speaker and other officers there. And we run a parliamentary rule meeting with the idea of making the best decisions for the profession in the United States. Jenna Kantor:                08:53                This is honestly very exciting to me as much as I'm calm as I'm saying this, like it's just, it's getting my heart beating and I'm like, I want to be there one day.  This is just a random, silly question, but Lord knows anyone who knows me, I love random silly questions. So if I was to be interviewing for any of these amazing higher positions, that can make a great difference. If I did the splits or broke into a song and dance, would that help my position or possibly pull things back or maybe would you cast me in a Broadway show instead? Jim Dunleavy:               09:24                I'd probably go with the Broadway show. Probably doing the song and dancing in an interview here, I don't think the culture would really take to that very well. I think though that the culture in the interviews is changing with the age of the delegates. We talk a lot about millennials. We talked a lot about all of them, gen x’ers and everything else. And how we have to change our communication style in order to reach out to our newest members and future leaders. I've seen a change in culture and that it's a little bit lighter, but I don't think we're doing the song and dance just yet in the interview process. Jenna Kantor:                10:18                So no Hamilton rap? No, no, no. Okay. Okay, good. Just good to clarify it. In the hallway, right to take care of those nerves. So when going in the rooms, this honestly reminds me cause I have the musical theater background of auditions. It really does. So for you guys on your end, as you are interviewing these people, I mean aside from the buckets of coffee that you're probably having to just stay really focused. You really need to see that people are right for these positions. Do you try to make it a friendly environment or like what kind of environment are you trying to create to help that person who is being interviewed? Jim Dunleavy:               10:59                Well, I think we're trying to make it a level playing field because what we have done is we have agreed to do a set questions in every room so that the delegates that are in each room gets to hear each candidate's answer to the same question. Then each room does have an opportunity to ask some of their own questions. So when I ran for APTA board and I had to do these interviews myself, that was not the case. I had no idea what was going to be thrown at me in terms of questions. You could be asked anything. I think now it's at least fairer, it's a level playing field for the candidates. They know they're not going to get any serious kind of Gotcha questions cause we went through a period of time where people thought that was fun. So I think it's a much easier experience for the candidate then perhaps maybe it was when I ran. I think people still get insights into these people. Jenna Kantor:                12:16                Absolutely. And for working with your team when you are discussing, cause you're saying people are in different rooms, you know, you have the different rooms and are you guys all, is it say Melanie goes in, she gets interviewed in one room. Does she get sent to the next room and the next room? So all three groups interview? Jim Dunleavy:               12:37                Yes. The candidate will get a schedule for the morning, what rooms they have to be in.  So usually very close to each other Jenna Kantor:                12:48                And muscle relaxers. Anything for the nerves, right? Jim Dunleavy:               12:51                Absolutely. Yeah, there is. And there is a candidate's lounge where they set up food and coffee and everything else. So you have a place to go and cry when you mess up in the interview. It really is a very well oiled machine how they do it. So what I'm going to have to do as chief delegate, I'm going to have to basically divide up our delegates equally for each room. And then I'm in one room with what we call the Northeast Caucus, which is all the states, pretty much in the northeast. But they'll be New York delegates probably somewhere in the neighborhood of six or seven, maybe eight in each room. So they can hear the differences in the different questions and then I will bring them all back together after the interview session and go through that and make sure that everybody hears what was said in every room by each one of the candidates. Jenna Kantor:                13:48                Oh, that's so smart. Yeah. I really like how you guys have a system because that's not easy to even develop that system that works for everyone. So I think that's really, really cool how you guys have that organized. So you're done with all these interviews, you have to decide that night for that or was that during the whole weekend that that's part of the house of delegates? Jim Dunleavy:               14:09                It used to be much more laborious until we went to electronic voting. So after the day of our interviews that evening, the house will open and one of the first orders of business is that we will all vote on the candidates. And then at the close of that session, which is usually around eight o'clock that night, the results are posted both outside the house of delegates room. And on these huge screens that we have in the house of delegates proper. Jenna Kantor:                14:40                Wow. Wow. Well organized. So you've done the interviews and now we're at lunch. Jim Dunleavy:               14:49                Up to the interviews, I bring my delegates back to a caucus room that I've got assigned and we start to talk about the candidates and start talking about the interviews. Jenna Kantor:                15:02                Okay. And then after that discussion, what's after that? Jim Dunleavy:               15:07                Then later in the afternoon, we're going to have what we call motion discussion round tables where chief delegates and some delegates if they want to come, can come. But we come and discuss strategy issues and or changes in motions, get more information on particular motions that are going to come before the house. And usually we have two or three of those in the course of the days that we're together. So that once we get to the floor as many of us as possible, have the same information about a particular motion. Jenna Kantor:                15:44                Oh that's so great. So you can get on the same page. That's brilliant. I really liked that. That's so smart. And that's the new thing you were saying. Jim Dunleavy:               15:50                Well we used to do it a different way. We used to have these called motion discussion groups where motions were assigned to a room and then you would run around and trying to listen to the information that way. We're going to try these round tables where I'm assuming it's going to be set up, like each table is going to be a motion and you could go to whatever one you want, and just do that for a period of time. I think that's a good change. Jenna Kantor:                16:18                I love that. I like how you guys are always trying to fix a problem, solve and improve. That's really incredible. And then we get to the meeting after everybody's on the same page. Everyone understands what's going on. Everyone then comes together. There's that vote at the beginning, right, like you said. And then is it all run by Robert's rules? Jim Dunleavy:               16:39                Yes. Everything we do is via Robert's rules. We have a speaker of the House who's basically our facilitator, making sure everything moves forward as quickly and efficiently as possible, but also within the realm of Robert's rules of orders. So everybody is dealt with in a fair way. We don't want people, we have very small states. For example, we have states that may only have two delegates there. New York is a larger state. We have 25 delegates. So if you're looking to influence votes in order to get something passed, you're generally going to try and go to the California's, the New York's, the Illinois’, the Florida’s, the Texas’, to try and garner as many votes as you possibly can for whatever issue you're trying to support. So the smaller states need to have protections. And so I think the caucus process of them being assigned to the caucuses from throughout the United States, they get much better information before they meet because then they're just not talking amongst themselves and they also have the ability to create relationships with some of the larger states. So we all know what everybody is doing. Jenna Kantor:                17:57                What do you mean by caucus? Would you mind defining? Jim Dunleavy:               18:00                There are caucuses set up throughout the United States. The one New York is in is called the northeast caucus. It's actually the oldest. We have states from Maine down to DC, I think it is on the east coast. Jenna Kantor:                18:17                Oh. So it's like a region essentially? Jim Dunleavy:               18:19                It’s a regional Caucus. Now that caucus does not have any authority in terms of voting. We don't block vote. We don't try and get everybody together and vote one way at a particular issue. That's not the purpose of the caucus. The purpose of the caucus is to share information, to perhaps bring a motion concept like I did with the New York motion this year to the caucus to get viewpoints and ideas. And perhaps as a caucus, ask for information, ask for changes in the way we do things, and send that to the house officers. So it's an information gathering, sharing and actually very stimulating meeting. We have one in the fall and we have one in the spring, and we have one here. We had one here the other night, so we're looking I think in March or April to have one. It's up in Vermont, I think. And then the one in the fall, I don't remember where that one is, but basically it is part of a year round governance process where we'll be talking about motion concepts at all of these. Jenna Kantor:                19:38                And for those who don't know, we are actually at the combined sections meeting, which I did not say. So when he's referring to here, he's talking about here in DC 2019. Yes, yes. This is excellent. So during Robert's rules, how was it handled for someone who's new and they're not familiar with what even Robert's rules is? Is there somebody who teaches them when to raise their hand or say a motion or a vote of where somebody to just make sure, for lack of a better word, that they're in line? Jim Dunleavy:               20:16                It can be intimidating the first time for a new delegates especially when they first walk into the house and they see the physical enormity over get it. You don't get a sense of that until you're there. It's also very, I find it very exhilarating to have all our colleagues together in one place. What APTA does, it's a PowerPoint slide presentation to orient new delegates to the process. We have an orientation handbook in New York where I do a conference call and we're probably going to move to a webinar format next time, with all the new delegates each year. So I basically go over what their role is, what to expect, some of the mechanics of what they need to do. And even with that, I know some of them are still not totally clear, we did that in November. And so I'm still getting questions. So, the good part is I'm getting the questions. In the past, I remember when I was a new delegate, we had no such orientation. It was, here you go and you're done and you just deal with it. Jenna Kantor:                21:42                Oh, just praying that you just rose your hand the correct way. Jim Dunleavy:               21:47                Exactly. Right. They do have a lot of resources now. In New York, we usually buddy up, the new delegate with an experienced delegate. So if they feel for whatever reason, they don't feel like you can find me or talk to me, they have this other person that they can reach out to. Jenna Kantor:                22:09                Yeah, that's wonderful. I definitely could see myself wanting to lean over and be like, what are they talking about? And you know, would you mind defining this? So I think that is a great thing that's already in play to get that mentoring. I could definitely imagine myself, and this has been advice from others that the first year, not that  I wouldn't vote on things, but to spend more time just being quiet and listening because there's so much to take in. Would you agree? Jim Dunleavy:               22:37                Absolutely. It takes time to get used to the process. And so you have to, early on as a new delegate, you have to spend your time dealing with the mechanics of what's before you. But there are also situations where new delegates may feel very passionate about a particular issue that's coming before the house. And so how we've done it in our chapter, is we've tried to keep it as open as possible. I do not restrict our delegates from getting up and having their say at the mic. And what I have noticed is I think the newer delegates are much more better equipped, I guess the best way to handle that situation. I know in the past and I was one of them, the first time up to the mic in front of 400 of your closest friends can be a little intimidating. I've seen with our newer delegates, a much higher sense of confidence in and a knowledge base and again, the passion that they bring. I think we're going to have a number of delegates here in New York for many, many years to come that will be great representatives of the chapter. Jenna Kantor:                24:06                I love hearing that. It's very exciting. I'm so grateful to have somebody like you in New York who's really leading us with such clarity. And I just want to thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for coming on to this podcast because this is going to be a resource that I'm going to be sharing out with people who are interested, a lot of students for sure. Cause I'm definitely, even though I'm still a new Grad so I still have that, you know, flowery perspective. So for you to take the time and sit with me on the last day of CSM when we're very exhausted. I am truly grateful. So thank you Jim Dunleavy for coming on. Do you have any final words of advice you would like to give to anyone regarding the house of delegates? Jim Dunleavy:               24:50                Well, I would just say for everyone to get involved. In New York you have multiple places to get involved. You can get involved at your local district level. That's where I started. Somebody invited me to a meeting and here I am years later doing these types of things and also having served in national office and creating a section. It's been a wonderful, wonderful part of my career. You always get paid back 10 fold, what you give. And so I would say get involved. Call the chapter, call your local district representative, find out when the meeting is locally, and start that process there because the thing that drove me was going to a meeting that a friend brought me to actually when I was in PT school. And I left that meeting thinking I do not want these people making all these decisions without me talking about this. And that was kind of my driver. You know, people have different drivers, but I think get involved because that's the only way the profession is going to move forward. Jenna Kantor:                25:58                Thank you. Thank you so much. Those are excellent words of wisdom. Thank you for coming on.     Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram  and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest!  Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!  

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor guest hosts and interviews Sue Griffin on how to be the speaker for the APTA’s House of Delegates.  Dr. Sue Griffin is the Speaker of the House of Delegates for the American Physical Therapy Association. In this episode, we discuss: -What are Robert’s rules of order -The responsibilities of the Speaker of the House of Delegates -What roles you should seek in order to prepare for Speaker responsibilities -Why Sue loves the APTA -And so much more!   Resources: National Association for Parliamentarians  Use the discount Code: LITZY   For more information on Sue: Dr. Griffin has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years. She has practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings throughout that time, and continues to practice in acute- and long-term care. Dr. Griffin has taught ethical coursework for entry-level and post-professional PTs and PTAs at the state and national level.   Examples of Dr. Griffin's accomplishments include:   Elected Speaker of the House of Delegates for the American Physical Therapy Association in 2014. Full-time professor for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI for more than 20 years. Served on the Ethics Committee for the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association from 2007-2013. Chaired the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association Task Force in 2004, when the Wisconsin PT practice act was updated.   Lead instructor in a PTA program, delivering content in a wide variety of clinical areas. Long-term and indepth involvement in clinical education. Licensed doctor of physical therapy with a broad background in many areas, including longterm care, acute and rehab spinal cord, acute head injury, inpatient and outpatient orthopedics and neurology, and amputation. Board certified in geriatrics. Very active member of WPTA and APTA.   For more information on Jenna: Jenna Kantor (co-founder) is a bubbly and energetic girl who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. Growing up, she trained and performed ballet throughout the United States. After earning a BA in Dance and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, she worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years with tours, regional theatres, & overseas (www.jennakantor.com) until she found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life – a career in Physical Therapy. Jenna is currently in her 3rd year at Columbia University’s Physical Therapy Program. She is also a co-founder of the podcast, “Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives,” has an evidence-based monthly youtube series titled “Injury Prevention for Dancers,” is a NY SSIG Co-Founder, NYPTA Student Conclave 2017 Development Team, works with the NYPTA Greater New York Legislative Task Force and is the NYPTA Public Policy Committee Student Liaison. Jenna aspires to be a physical therapist for amateur and professional performers to help ensure long, healthy careers. To learn more, please check out her website: www.jennafkantor.wixsite.com/jkpt   Read the full transcript below: Jenna Kantor:                00:00                Hello, this is Jenna Kantor with Healthy, Wealthy and Smart. And I'm here with Sue Griffin, which is absolutely incredible. I am just a fan of anyone who is involved with the APTA and really making a change. So would you mind sharing, your the speaker of the House of delegates, would you mind explaining what is that position? I would love to learn. Sue Griffin:                   00:20                Sure. So speaker of the house runs the house of delegates. So the house of delegates is pretty analogous to like a representative body like you'd have in your state legislature, like the assembly. So, every state chapter gets to elect physical therapists as representatives. And it's the number is based on the number of members they have in their chapter. So we have about 400 every year that together and they kind of look like, you know, if you've seen those old convention things like the long tables and the state signs, I mean, that's kind of what it looks like. It's in these huge ballroom. There is a day is, and so up on the day is, that's where I preside from. And so the speaker stands on the day is and runs the meeting and it's incredibly formal because you can't have 400 people like talking over one another. Sue Griffin:                   01:09                It sound like, you know, English parliament or something, which we don't want. So that's the state chapter part. And then we also have all of the sections have a representative, the student assembly sends two representatives, the board of directors are there and the PT Caucus. So they all have representatives. They don't have a vote, but they are able to speak and debate and offer motions and things like that. So that's how our association creates positions and policies. Jenna Kantor:                01:44                So with all these people together, you are leading the meeting? Robert's rules and all. Sue Griffin:                   01:51                Yes, very, very formal. And so we stick to Robert's rules really strictly because otherwise again, like it would be chaos. Jenna Kantor:                02:00                Oh yeah, absolutely. And would you mind explaining what are Robert's rules for those who do not know? Sue Griffin:                   02:06                Everyone knows what. No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding. No. Sue Griffin:                   02:09                So Robert's rules of order is a specific kind of school of parliamentary process. So there are a couple of different schools, but this is probably the most famous. And so there's literally a book that kind of like a thick little mini Bible and it helps you run a meeting. So it has rules about procedure, like who can speak when and if someone brings a motion, in other words, if they want to take action, they present in a very carefully worded format and then there are processes for how people can change or amend that motion so that you can, it's a way for a group to make decisions. Jenna Kantor:                02:47                And it makes it easier for everyone else to follow. Sue Griffin:                   02:50                Right. And the basis is really to protect the voice of the minority and yet still let the majority accomplish their will. Jenna Kantor:                03:00                I love that kind of the whole purpose of it.  And what is the time commitment for your position? Sue Griffin:                   03:05                It varies a little bit, but there's kind of a low level steady level of commitment that's probably five to 10 hours a week because I also serve on the board of directors, so I have to participate on all the board activities as well as manage the house activities. And then like times like this, like pretty much from January through June. So the house of delegates right now is always in June, so pretty much from January to June, or at least CSM to June is when people are really working hard on their motions and we're trying to help them craft them. And so I would say the time commitment is, you know, probably 15 to 20 hours a week. Jenna Kantor:                03:45                That's great. That's great. Well, you're making a big difference, so that makes sense. And then of course as it gets closer, I'm sure it increases. Sue Griffin:                   03:52                It does. I don't know that I'm making a big difference. I think I'm helping everybody make a big difference. Now, I'm going to think I'm trying to just, you know, I'm the facilitator. I'm not the, I'm not the maker. Jenna Kantor:                                        Yeah, yeah, absolutely. So as the facilitator, why do you like this job? Sue Griffin:                                           Oh, it's just great. I mean, first of all, it's just so many passionate and really smart people, you know, coming together and they all have such great intent. I suppose every process like this is political to some extent, but you know, we don't have, everybody is really trying to move and accomplish what they really believe is best for the profession. And I feel like we really have a group that shares common values at a really deep level. And it's just so exciting to see those people come together and be able to accomplish things because physical therapy is the best profession. Right? And so for us to be able to do things that can help us elevate our level of practice, get people to access us better. I mean that's the kinds of things that you know our association is trying to drive to do. And this is, this is a big part of that. This is the driving body in many ways. Jenna Kantor:                04:59                Oh absolutely. That's honestly why I love the APTA personally. So for you, what past experiences greatly contributed for you being able to handle and take on this position? I would love to hear your journey. Sue Griffin:                   05:12                I think a really formative part was when I served as the secretary of our state chapter in Wisconsin and I did that role for four years and you know, secretaries have to take minutes. And so, you know, you're in a meeting with maybe 12 or 15 people and that meeting is not run very strictly on Robert's rules of order. So, you know, there's a lot of discussion, which is really perfectly appropriate. But at some point, you know, I would find myself kind of listening and then I'd say is so is this what you're trying to say? No, I'd take notes and I help people craft motions and they're like, yeah, yeah, that's, that's what I want to say. That's good. So it really helped me learn how to listen to a lot of conversations and try to distill the essence of what people were trying to accomplish. Sue Griffin:                   05:55                And that has served me very well because part of the speaker's role is to serve on a committee called the reference committee, which is a group that helps people guide and craft their emotions in a way that's specific. And so it's really helpful for that, but it's helpful when you're trying to facilitate a group of 400. You have to be able to listen and kind of hear and try to sense where people are going. Cause they kind of know where they want to go. They don't always know how to get there. So I think that really helped. But then, you know, early on I became a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians, which has a lot of great educational resources. So that's how I learned a lot about, more about the intricacies of Robert's rules. And I was really lucky that I got to serve for seven years. Sue Griffin:                   06:39                So I'm from Wisconsin, and Illinois runs a state assembly like New York does. So I served as their parliamentarian for several years. And so, you know, again, I wasn't running the meeting, but I had to understand it. I had to prepare it, it had to help me learn how to anticipate when amendments might be coming, how would you handle them. And so it really taught me a lot about how to prepare for the meeting in a way because you never want to be surprised if you can avoid it. So I would say those are really the main things that helped me prepare for the speaker role in particular. Jenna Kantor:                07:15                I love that because there's not one way. What are other jobs, as obviously from what you got to be part of was helpful, What are other jobs that you would recommend people try to be appropriate for your position? Sue Griffin:                   07:34                I think anytime you can be in a position where you are responsible for facilitating, so certainly, you know, being a chapter president, but even, you know, running a committee meeting. So, I think those are good roles. There's a position on the board of directors called the Vice Speaker of the house. So that person becomes obviously intimately involved. Jenna Kantor:                08:00                So going back to that question, so what jobs, aside from the ones that you just mentioned, would you recommend people could take on in order to be appropriate for your position if they were looking and going, oh, one day I'll be Sue Griffin. Sue Griffin:                   08:19                Well probably one thing I should've mentioned that I didn’t and it's you really need to be a delegate to the house of delegates, right? I mean, I did that for 15 years at least. So they need to be a delegate and that really helps them, I think link into other, I mean, at least to help me link into other opportunities, either at the chapter or section level so that they can kind of figure out their path. But again, being a secretary I think is a really good role. Anything where they have to run a meeting so they could be like even a SIG chair or a, you know, a committee chair. It doesn't have to be president, but certainly being chapter president could help because you obviously have to run meetings. Being on the reference committee is phenomenal. I mean it gives you a great role. And then we also have another position on the board called the Vice Speaker of the house of delegates. And sometimes people who've been in the vice speaker wanted to go to speaker and sometimes they haven't. So I mean it's not obligatory of course. And it's not required to be vice speaker, but those are some other ideas or options I would say. Jenna Kantor:                09:20                Awesome. I love that. And what motivated you to work specifically towards this position? Cause there's a lot of positions that make a great difference in the APTA. So what made you go this is the fit for me. Sue Griffin:                   09:33                Yeah, that's actually the only one I've ever really wanted. And you know, my very first probably hour as delegate, you know, back in 1995, I just was captivated by the formality of the proceedings. I was captivated by how he managed everything and how he really helped people accomplish their work. And that was very appealing to me to be able to help people move forward and accomplish what they wanted to do. Jenna Kantor:                10:01                What is something you have accomplished in this position that makes you so proud? There may be many.  I can see your brain going tick, tick, tick. Oh Gosh, there's a lot. But I would love to hear one or maybe a few that pop in your head. Sue Griffin:                   10:14                Well, it's funny cause you know, I'm a Midwesterner so I can't be proud of myself for anything. You know, I can be proud of other people. Jenna Kantor:                10:21                That counts, that counts. We're all in this together, so I would love to hear that. Sue Griffin:                   10:25                I mean I'm really proud of how the delegates work really hard. Well first of all I guess I’ve been really honored because they really have put a lot of trust in me and so they have allowed me to help them enact procedures and activities that make the house more efficient. And so I'm really proud of how people who've been really entrenched in something that's really formal and very traditional laden had been really willing to change and to take on change and to try different things and procedures to see if we can improve. I feel like the association on the whole is like on the cusp of really bold things and so I'm really proud of being able to help the house as a major decision making body try to also change in ways that are kind of in lock step with that boldness. I'm really proud of all the work the house created for the first time in my knowledge, a special committee to do a complete revision of every single policy position, standard document guideline in our whole association, like 350 documents and they've done this over the course of two years. So I'm really proud of their work and again, how they've really elevated the level of work and function of the house. So that's pretty cool. Jenna Kantor:                11:40                That is. That is, and you've been around for all of it to happen. I love that. What goals are you working towards now or goal that you are working on in your position to just up the ante. Make it even better. Sue Griffin:                   11:52                I think it's just kind of that same thing right? Like trying to continue to move on with that progression, stay in with the boldness, we're all moving into our next century, right. As a profession and as an association. So I think again, you know, people don't come together and meet in the same way that they did 50 years ago and the house is 75 years old this year. That's very exciting. It's got a solid feel. So you know, we don't do these things, obviously nobody works the way they worked even 10 years ago. And people I think think differently and want to interact differently than maybe they did 10 or 20 years ago. Sue Griffin:                   12:38                So in order for the house to be meaningful and be a way for people to make decisions, it has to allow processes that are comfortable to people in that they facilitate the way they're used to working together. Jenna Kantor:                                        Oh yeah, absolutely. Final question. Why do you love the APTA? Sue Griffin:                                           Oh Man. Cause I said, you know, this is the best profession ever. And to be able to come together with a group of like minded, passionate, brilliant people, to be able to, you know, move our profession forward and to get people to access physical therapy who really need it. There's nothing better. Jenna Kantor:                                        Yeah. I couldn't agree more. Thank you so much for coming on and just sharing your passion and also helping people understand not only what you do, but if they want to be the next Sue Griffin, how they could do it. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Sue Griffin:                                           Well, thank you for having me on and everybody should go be a delegate.     Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! 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On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Dr. Secili DeStefano, PT, DPT on the show to discuss the International Pelvic Pain Society and the importance of mentorship. Secili received her Master’s (2001) and Doctorate (2007) degrees in physical therapy from Marymount University. Secili administers premium care to a large, diverse population of outpatient orthopedic patients. She has a special interest in rehabilitating the biomechanics including the ribs, spine, hips and pelvis. In this episode, we discuss: -Secili’s highlights from the International Pelvic Pain Society -Why you should seek mentorship opportunities at conferences -The most important traits a mentor should possess -What qualities should a mentee look for in their mentor -And so much more!   “Mentorship is bilateral.”   “Mentoring is just one piece of a bigger puzzle of mastery.”   “Sometimes you just need that person to give you permission to change your self-talk.”   “Struggle builds strength. We are all going to have struggles but in that, what opportunities are there for you to be successful in the future.”   For more information on Secili: Secili received her Master’s (2001) and Doctorate (2007) degrees in physical therapy from Marymount University. Secili administers premium care to a large, diverse population of outpatient orthopedic patients. She has a special interest in rehabilitating the biomechanics including the ribs, spine, hips and pelvis. Over the past several years in practice, she has focused on preventing injuries, promoting health and wellness, and creating solutions for complex and persistent pain. Secili is a manual therapist, and performs Triggerpoint Dry Needling (TDN) and utilizes Graded Motor Imagery. She is also certified and performs a variety of different prevention and optimization programs for athletes. She uses RealTime UltraSound Imaging to assist the patients in optimizing movement and performance. Her heart for patients locally, nationally and internationally leads her to foster research, speak, and consult on a wide variety of healthcare topics. Secili also provides care for men’s and women’s pelvic health (bowel, bladder, sexual dysfunction and incontinence), conditions specific to athletes, breast health, pre-partum, pregnancy, post-partum, bone health, osteoporosis and osteopenia, persistent pain (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and other widespread chronic pain syndromes), postsurgical health and restoration (e.g. post-hysterectomy, C-section, post-prostatectomy, etc.), hypermobility syndromes (e.g., Ehler’s Danlos), pelvic, back, hip and sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction (e.g., Femoral Acetabular Impingement). She assesses and fabricates custom orthotics; evaluates and consults area businesses on worksite ergonomics; and provides health, wellness, consulting and screening services to area athletic programs, travel teams, and specialty programs including Olympic hopefuls, high level football players, dancers, swimmers and soccer players. Secili is committed to optimizing patients’ movement and performance. Secili has received numerous professional awards and certifications resulting from her work experience, continuing education pursuits and her involvement in her professional associations. She serves on many national task forces and work groups for improving health care. Currently, she is serving on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) NEXT Conference Work Group and APTA She has served as the Virginia Physical Therapy Association Vice President and Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. She has served as the Director of Research for the APTA Section on Women’s Health. Secili is a Certified Direct Access Practitioner, which means that she is able to practice without a referral from another practitioner. She has received the distinction of Certified Orthopedic Specialist and Emerging Leader from the APTA. Secili has served as a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education and is a Certified Clinical Instructor. She has also been honored as a Distinguished Commencement Speaker. She is currently teaching at George Mason University in their Department of Health Administration and Policy. Her first year as a Mason professor, she was nominated by the students for the Career Connection Faculty Award. Prior to her career as a physical therapist, Secili worked as a student athletic trainer in the University of Texas athletic department. Secili has her own decorated past in sports including Go Ruck, Spartan Races, marathons, weight lifting, dancing, swimming and gymnastics. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, friends and extended family, as well as, traveling and reading. Resources discussed on this show: International Pelvic Pain Society Secili DeStefano Twitter Bodies in Motion PT Website   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen  

We went LIVE to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for a live show with faculty, alumni and students. Part 1 features Kate James, Sarah Oleksak, and Michael Rabel Kate James Kate James is a Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor at UMES. Prior to joining the faculty full time in 2016, she worked primarily in the outpatient setting. Her current research interests are working to better understand the relationships between physical characteristics and golf performance in older female golfers and using sRPE to predict injury in runners. She also runs a small, mobile cash-based PT practice, Driven Physiotherapy. Sarah Oleksak Sarah Oleksak a practicing physical therapist of ten years, with over eight of those years, focused in a multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient clinic. She is a Pediatric Certified Specialist with extensive experience treating patients who have a variety of orthopedic and neuromuscular diagnoses from birth to age 18 years. Beyond her primary employment, Dr. Oleksak is active in the community in a variety of ways and strives to represent the benefits of physical therapy for the youngest of patients. She serves on the Program Advisory Committee for the local physical therapist assistant program and she has also provided guest lectures on pediatric patient management for these students. Dr. Oleksak is a Clinic Instructor for physical therapy students completing clinical practicums or full clinical affiliations in the pediatric setting. Recently, she contributed to a soon-to-be-released position statement for the American Academy of Pediatrics on the use of infant carrying devices, alongside world-renowned physicians and researchers. In addition, in 2014, Dr. Oleksak founded and currently serves as the executive director of an international 501c3 non-profit organization that provides ergonomic infant carrying devices to children with disabilities. She is a Certified Babywearing Educator and she is currently developing a pilot study on the use of these infant carrying devices for children with torticollis and plagiocephaly. Michael Rabel Michael Rabel is the Department Chair and Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  He possesses a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Science degree with a concentration in biomechanics and manual interventions.  He was a Clinical Program Leader and Outpatient Coordinator at HealthSouth Chesapeake Rehabilitation Hospital and the Director of the Rehabilitation Services at McCready Health on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  He became board certified in Orthopedics in 2004 and re-certified in 2014.  He has taken many continuing education courses in order to become certified in vocational rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, and manual therapeutic interventions (primarily through Michigan State University). He has been a member of the APTA House of Delegates for the Maryland Chapter and continues to serve as a clinical and administrative consultant. https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/07/31/216-jason-craig-creator-morphopedics-com/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/10/30/241-sarah-king-attacks-parkinsons-disease/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/2017/12/21/top-8-2018-sharon-dunn-emma-stokes-csm/

Greg Hartley, Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy in the Department of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, comes onto HET Podcast to talk about PT Residency and specifically Geriatric Residency, thoughts on having a national standardized clinical skills exam for PTs, his perspective working and being involved with ABPTRFE, and much more! This is Part 2.  Greg's Profile on University of Miami Website: http://pt.med.miami.edu/academics/faculty-and-staff/full-time-faculty/greg-hartley   ABPTRFE Website: http://www.abptrfe.org/home.aspx  APTA Website: http://www.apta.org/  Greg's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greg.hartley.12  Greg's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/greghartleydpt  Greg's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/hartley8549/    Biography: Dr. Hartley is Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy. He is a Board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. He is currently the President of the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy (AGPT, 2018-2021), and has previously served the AGPT as Director and Secretary on the Board of Directors, and as Chair of the Practice Committee. Greg is the founding Program Director of the first APTA accredited geriatric residency in the U.S. He has been a member of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education and its Accreditation Committee for more than 15 years and was Chair of this group twice, in 2008-2009 when it was still known as the Clinical Residency/Fellowship Credentialing Committee, and again in 2013-2014 after the group had become a Board. Greg also recently served as a member of APTA's Best Practices in Clinical Education Task Force. He has been elected as a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates 9 times (AL and FL), and has served on the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) Board of Directors and as FPTA Practice Chair. From 2005-2015, he was Director of Rehabilitation for a large post-acute care provider specializing in geriatric rehabilitation. Clinically, he has practiced in home healthcare, outpatient, sub-acute rehab, long -term care, acute care, and rehabilitation hospital settings.

Greg Hartley, Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy in the Department of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, comes onto HET Podcast to talk about PT Residency and specifically Geriatric Residency, thoughts on having a national standardized clinical skills exam for PTs, his perspective working and being involved with ABPTRFE, and much more! This is Part 1.  Greg's Profile on University of Miami Website: http://pt.med.miami.edu/academics/faculty-and-staff/full-time-faculty/greg-hartley   ABPTRFE Website: http://www.abptrfe.org/home.aspx  APTA Website: http://www.apta.org/  Greg's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greg.hartley.12  Greg's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/greghartleydpt  Greg's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/hartley8549/    Biography: Dr. Hartley is Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy. He is a Board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. He is currently the President of the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy (AGPT, 2018-2021), and has previously served the AGPT as Director and Secretary on the Board of Directors, and as Chair of the Practice Committee. Greg is the founding Program Director of the first APTA accredited geriatric residency in the U.S. He has been a member of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education and its Accreditation Committee for more than 15 years and was Chair of this group twice, in 2008-2009 when it was still known as the Clinical Residency/Fellowship Credentialing Committee, and again in 2013-2014 after the group had become a Board. Greg also recently served as a member of APTA's Best Practices in Clinical Education Task Force. He has been elected as a delegate to the APTA House of Delegates 9 times (AL and FL), and has served on the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) Board of Directors and as FPTA Practice Chair. From 2005-2015, he was Director of Rehabilitation for a large post-acute care provider specializing in geriatric rehabilitation. Clinically, he has practiced in home healthcare, outpatient, sub-acute rehab, long -term care, acute care, and rehabilitation hospital settings.

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Dr. Peggy Lynam on the importance of APTA membership. Dr. Peggy Lynam has been practicing as a physical therapist for 36 years and currently is an Associate professor in the DPT program at Long Island University- Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr Lynam is a Board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and in addition to her faculty role, she maintains a part-time home health practice, providing service mainly to geriatric adults with neurologic conditions. In this episode, we discuss: -Peggy’s involvement in the APTA and NYPTA -What is the APTA’s House of Delegates? -The many ways to be an active member of the APTA -How students can seek mentorship opportunities within state and national associations -And so much more!   Becoming involved in any association position can be rewarding and enriching. From Peggy’s experience, “Each role seemed the best role for me at that point in my professional life and my personal life.”   Specifically, if you are interested in broader policy solutions, being involved in the Association’s House of Delegates keeps you at the forefront of the issues within the profession. Peggy found that, “The best thing about serving in the house is you are a part of contributing to what the association is going to be doing, how we are moving forward and how we are influencing the profession to move forward.”   The American Physical Therapy Association is foundational to the success of the profession. Peggy stresses, “We promote the profession. Without the Association, I don’t think our profession of physical therapy would exist anymore.”   For more information on Peggy: Dr. Peggy Lynam has been practicing as a physical therapist for 36 years. She received her B.S. degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College, a post professional Masters degree from Long Island University and a T-DPT degree from A.T. Still University   She currently is an Associate professor in the DPT program at Long Island University- Brooklyn, N.Y.   Dr Lynam is a Board certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, and in addition to her faculty role, she maintains a part-time home health practice, providing service mainly to geriatric adults with neurologic conditions.   For more information on Carrie: Carrie Fuller, PTA, RPSFC, PYTc is a RPSF Certified PTA in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), is a Professional Yoga Therapist candidate in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga and received PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts-Summa Cum Laude, Disability Studies in 2016 at the City University of NY. Carrie is currently the New York Physical Therapy Association Greater NY District’s Secretary and has been a Greater NY District Delegate to the Delegate Assembly for the past 8 years. At the National level, Carrie is the elected PTA Caucus Representative of the NY Chapter and will have participated in the APTA House of Delegates for 7 years this June. She has been an ambassador for PT Day of Service for the past three years. Carrie presently works as the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Mt. Sinai West.   Resources discussed on this show: Carrie Fuller Twitter Carrie Gatlin Fuller Facebook New York Physical Therapy Association APTA Student Assembly   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

LIVE from the Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie Fuller guest hosts and interviews Ginger Garner on her run for public office. Dr. Ginger Garner is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trained doctor of physical therapy (DPT), as well as a licensed athletic trainer (LAT, ATC) and professional yoga therapist (PYT). She has spent her career advocating for maternal health and recently spoke at World Congress on Physical Therapy on the global maternal health crisis and what mindful, integrated physical therapy can do to affect postpartum outcomes. Dr. Garner is now running for the North Carolina Senate, District 2. In this episode, we discuss: -The back story and inspiration behind Ginger’s run for North Carolina Senate, District 2 -The support system involved in running for public office -Ginger’s positions on North Carolina’s healthcare, environment and education -How Ginger’s background as a physical therapist enhances her run for office -And so much more!   The volunteer work Ginger has pursued throughout her life she defines as the turning points which helped fuel her passion for advocacy. She found that, “The best jobs I have ever had never paid me a dime.”   Before pursuing public office, Ginger found value in the feedback from those around her and that “The only reason I can do it is because I have the support of other people.”   Assuming many different roles in society as a woman can be challenging. From Ginger’s experience, she stresses, “It really doesn’t matter what we do, we are going to come under heavier scrutiny for that.”   For more information on Ginger: Dr. Ginger Garner is a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill trained doctor of physical therapy (DPT), as well as a licensed athletic trainer (LAT, ATC) and professional yoga therapist (PYT). She has spent over 25 years studying and creating “best fit” evidence-based yoga practices in and outside of healthcare. A clinician and researcher specializing in functional, integrative medicine and wellness, Dr. Garner is the founder of Professional Yoga Therapy Institute® and author of Medical Therapeutic Yoga © 2016, now translated in four languages. She has spent her career advocating for maternal health and recently spoke at World Congress on Physical Therapy on the global maternal health crisis and what mindful, integrated physical therapy can do to affect postpartum outcomes. Dr. Garner is now running for the North Carolina Senate, District 2.   For more information on Carrie: Carrie Fuller, PTA, RPSFC, PYTc is a RPSF Certified PTA in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), is a Professional Yoga Therapist candidate in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga and received PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association in 2012. Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts-Summa Cum Laude, Disability Studies in 2016 at the City University of NY. Carrie is currently the New York Physical Therapy Association Greater NY District’s Secretary and has been a Greater NY District Delegate to the Delegate Assembly for the past 8 years. At the National level, Carrie is the elected PTA Caucus Representative of the NY Chapter and will have participated in the APTA House of Delegates for 7 years this June. She has been an ambassador for PT Day of Service for the past three years. Carrie presently works as the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant at Mt. Sinai West.   Resources discussed on this show: Ginger Garner NC Website Ginger Garner Website Professional Yoga Therapy Institute Website Medical Therapeutic Yoga Website Ginger Garner for NC Senate Facebook Dr. Ginger Garner Facebook Ginger Garner Twitter Medical Therapeutic Yoga: Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation and Wellness Care Book Carrie Fuller Twitter Carrie Gatlin Fuller Facebook Caring Economy Website   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen  

It’s Monday, February 5th, and we’re gearing up for a government funding vote that could decide the fate of the therapy cap. We’ve got some updates today on the APTA House of Delegates and the World Congress of Physical Therapy symposium. We review some heavyweight supporters of Therapy Cap repeal, and overview a study that examines the cost effectiveness of PT for LBP. Also, guest correspondent Ashley Alagna sits down with Shirley Sahrmann to discuss PT branding.   Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.