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Dawn Sandalcidi, PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD joins Marina to discuss pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction (ie bedwetting, constipation, encopresis/bowel leaks). Dawn is a trailblazer and leading expert in the field of pediatric pelvic floor disorders. She is a national and international speaker in the field. In 2018, Dawn was awarded the Elizabeth Noble Award by the APTA Section of Women's Health for providing extraordinary and exemplary service to the field of physical therapy for children. She is Board Certified Biofeedback in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD). She has actively been treating patients for the past 38 years and owns a private practice Physical Therapy Specialists, in Colorado. In this amazingly informative podcast, Dawn discusses -the myth of children being in "too deep" of a sleep to wake to use the bathroom -causes for bedwetting -"top down" versus "bottom up" approach for clearing constipation -why language matters when talking to your child -how pelvic floor physical therapists add musculoskeletal value to resolve leaks Check out the parent resources at Dawn's website www.kidsbowelbladder.com Email Dawn at info@kidsbowelbladder.com Want to find a therapist? Check out the global provider directory at pelvicguru.com or the American Physical Therapy Association (apta.org) Be sure to follow Marina Castellanos, PT on IG @marinacpelvicpt
We have Cindy Miles (Academy of Pediatrics President), Sharon Gorman (Academy of Acute Care President), Angela Campbell (Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary President) and Dee Kornetti (Home Health Section President) talking about APTA’s COVID-19 Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) statement. As aerosol is one of the chief modes for COVID-19, APTA created an aerosol generating procedure guide because exercise and mobility could generate those aerosols. For more information on this AGP statement, check out these resources created by the APTA: Taking Precautions for Mobility and Exercise as Potential Aerosol-Generating ProceduresCOVID-19 Core Outcome MeasuresInfectious Disease Control Check out APTA’s Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project on APTA’s Learning Center to learn more about the physical therapy management and education required for this population. PARTING SHOT “It’s chaos. Be kind.” - SHARON “Through adversity comes opportunity.” - ANGELA “’...the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena...’ – Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in the Arena” – DEE “Peds rocks. APTA and everyone in the academies and all the chapters rock. We all rock better together.” – CINDY
We have Cindy Miles (Academy of Pediatrics President), Sharon Gorman (Academy of Acute Care President), Angela Campbell (Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary President) and Dee Kornetti (Home Health Section President) talking about APTA’s COVID-19 Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) statement. As aerosol is one of the chief modes for COVID-19, APTA created an aerosol generating procedure guide because exercise and mobility could generate those aerosols. For more information on this AGP statement, check out these resources created by the APTA: * Taking Precautions for Mobility and Exercise as Potential Aerosol-Generating Procedures* COVID-19 Core Outcome Measures* Infectious Disease Control Check out APTA’s Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project on APTA’s Learning Center to learn more about the physical therapy management and education required for this population. PARTING SHOT “It’s chaos. Be kind.” - SHARON “Through adversity comes opportunity.” - ANGELA “’...the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena...’ – Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in the Arena” – DEE “Peds rocks. APTA and everyone in the academies and all the chapters rock. We all rock better together.” – CINDY
Episode 127 I welcome into the room today, Dr. Susan Clinton. Susan is an Orthopedic and Women's Health Physical Therapist. Her journey is a pathway into accepting her own internal control over herself and her life. A true journey of the self. One we can all relate to. Susan currently practices in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and is the co-owner and founder of Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness, LLC. Susan is active in teaching and research as an adjunct instructor for the University of Pittsburgh, Chatham University and Slippery Rock University. Additionally, she is an international instructor and presenter of post-professional education in women’s health and orthopedic manual therapy. Her research activities include publications on chronic pelvic pain and clinical practice guidelines for the APTA Section on Women’s Health and Orthopedic Section. Susan is active with the American Physical Therapy Association, serving in governance as a local delegate and alternate delegate, and as the Chair of the Clinical Practice Guidelines steering committee for the Section on Women’s Health. She is an inaugural BOD member of the non-profit Women’s Health Global Initiative. Susan enjoys walking / hiking, country line dance and ballroom and is an avid supporter of music, the arts and international objectives for women’s health. You can find Susan at www.embody-pt.com - online courses and health coaching practices as well as live courses, are listed on the website.
We look inside the APTA's Section on Research with Julie Tilson Total Members: 4,344 Website: www.PTResearch.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/ResearchAPTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/researchsection/ Special Interest Groups Biomechanics ResearchEarly Career ResearchersEvidence Based PracticeQualitative Research
We look inside the APTA's Section on Research with Julie Tilson Total Members: 4,344 Website: www.PTResearch.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/ResearchAPTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/researchsection/ Special Interest Groups * Biomechanics Research* Early Career Researchers* Evidence Based Practice* Qualitative Research
Brandon chats with Valerie Werth (Pelvic Health Specialist Physical Therapist at VCU CMH) to chat about a variety of topics related to pelvic health physical therapy. APTA Section on Women's Health APTA Section on Women's Health Resources for Patients Herman & Wallace Website Find a Practitioner through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Guru Website Pelvic Guru Find a PT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS Contact Information Email: brandonpoen@gmail.com
Brandon & F. Scott chat with Tracy Sher while attending Smart Success PT Live in Clearwater Beach, Florida during Memorial Day weekend 2018. Tracy shares her journey into how her initial blog lead to her creating a seven figure business along with sharing what she has learned along the way. Pelvic Guru Website: https://pelvicguru.com/ Join the Global Pelvic Health Alliance: https://join.pelvicguru.com/opt-in Sher Pelvic Health and Healing, LLC Website: https://www.sherpelvic.com/ Pelvic Guru Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pelvicguru Pelvic Guru's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsI2HqcECxP0qMVyWZF9BrQ Pelvic Guru Academy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pelvicgurumentoring Tracy's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/PelvicGuru1 Tracy's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicguru1/ Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: https://hermanwallace.com/continuing-education-courses Mutu Courses: https://mutusystem.com/for-womens-health-professionals/tracy-sher-appointed-medical-advisory-mutu-pro-certification International Pelvic Pain Society: https://pelvicpain.org/ APTA Section on Women's Health: https://www.womenshealthapta.org/ American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT): https://www.aasect.org/ Tracy's Interview on Therapy Insiders Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pelvic-guru-business-w-tracy-sher/id609009250?i=1000374261942&mt=2 Tracy's Interview on The Servant PT Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-31-tracy-sher-of-pelvic-guru/id1263683948?i=1000412959920&mt=2 Tracy's Interview on The Cash-Based Practice Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cbp-33-fully-booked-cash-practice-one-month-after-opening/id834944772?i=1000422578305&mt=2 The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/ Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het Anywhere Healthcare: https://anywhere.healthcare/ (code: HET) Biography: Tracy Sher, MPT, CSCS, Owner and Clinical Director of Sher Pelvic Health, is an orthopedic and pelvic physical therapist, faculty member, consultant, international speaker, founder of Pelvic Guru and a leading authority in the field. Since 2000, she has successfully started or helped expand hospital-based women's health/pelvic physical therapy programs. She also teaches courses nationally (and internationally) as a faculty member for Pelvic Guru Academy and formerly with Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Tracy has a passion for treating complex pelvic pain, sexual pain, and pudendal neuralgia. She is also very committed to improving women's health care across the lifespan - pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. The focus for the patient is integrating a whole body approach. In previous hospital-based roles, she has regularly worked with world-renowned specialized programs such as Complex Abdominal and Pelvic Pain Program, pudendal nerve surgeons (nationally and internationally), Dr. Lamvu's Vulvar Pain Clinic, and Global Robotics Institute. She presented lectures to OB/GYN's for Grand Rounds and GYN, Family Health, Colorectal Residents and Fellows, Urology- Prostate Surgery Teams and the Endometriosis groups. She developed a GYN Family Resident Pelvic PT observation program. She has also been part of a unique inpatient on-call program after childbirth on the OB/GYN unit. * Former Board of Directors - International Pelvic Pain Society * Founder of Pelvic Guru™ * MuTu System ™ Medical Advisor and MuTu Pro * International Pelvic Health Faculty and Speaker - Topics: Pudendal Neuralgia and Complex Pelvic Pain Pelvic Floor Level 1 (Urinary, Bowel, Pelvic Floor, Prolapse), Mentoring Courses for Clinical Skills -Pelvic PT Boot Camp Sexual Health Bachelor of Arts - Emory University in Atlanta, GA. - Pre-Medical, Psychology/Neuropsychology Master of Physical Therapy - Northwestern University -The Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL *Award for Clinical Excellence Courses/Certifications: *Completed all levels of the CAPA Pelvic Floor Certification Series courses through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute. *Completed all levels of the APTA Section on Women's Health Pelvic Floor Series and lab assisted PF1 and PF2. SOWH Courses *Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS), NSCA * MuTu Pro Certified - Postnatal Exercise *Sexual Counseling Certification, AASECT (in process) Completed numerous Women's Health/Urology/GYN/Pelvic/Orthopedic courses: Male Pelvic Floor, Visceral Mobilization- Urinary/Bowel and Reproductive/Fertility, Osteoporosis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Manual Orthopedic/Sacroiliac, Manual Treatment for Spine, Strain-Counterstrain, Pelvic Floor Biofeedback, Bowel.
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
Stephanie chats with Dr. Julie Tilson, Director of the USC Hybrid DPT Program, regarding USC's Hybrid Program. Julie discusses how & why USC created a hybrid program, feedback from the program thus far, evidence with hybrid compared to traditional models, benefits and drawbacks to hybrid learning, and more. Julie's Email Address: tilson@usc.edu Julie's CV: http://pt.usc.edu/uploadedFiles/USC_Physical_Therapy/Subpages/Pages/About_The_Division/Faculty/Faculty_Profiles/CV%20Tilson_Post.pdf Julie's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/EBPDPT Evidence Based Physical Therapy by Dr. Fetters & Dr. Tilson: https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-Based-Physical-Therapy-Fetters/dp/080361716X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541175034&sr=8-1&keywords=evidence+based+physical+therapy Teachers of Evidence Based Healthcare Learning Resources: https://teachingebhc.org/ USC Hybrid DPT Program: https://dpt.usc.edu/hybrid-dpt-program/ USC Residential DPT Program: https://dpt.usc.edu/residential-dpt-program/ USC's DPT Program Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/USCBKNPT USC's DPT Program Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/uscbknpt/ The PT Hustle Website: https://www.thepthustle.com/ Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice: www.passtheptboards.com HET LITE Tool: www.pteducator.com/het Anywhere Healthcare: https://anywhere.healthcare/ (code: HET) Biography: Dr. Julie Tilson is Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy and Director of the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Southern California (USC) Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. She specializes in understanding the most effective methods for translating rehabilitation research into clinical practice. Dr. Tilson teaches Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in USC's Doctor of Physical Therapy program and to clinicians nationally and internationally. Her curricula emphasize active learning and the integration of scientific research, clinical expertise, and patient perspectives into clinical decision making. Dr. Tilson is co-author of the text, Evidence Based Physical Therapy 2nd Ed. (FA Davis, 2019), and has authored 30 peer-reviewed publications. Her clinical specialties are rehabilitation for individuals with stroke and with vestibular dysfunction. Dr. Tilson is President of the APTA Section on Research and is a Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
On Episode 11 I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Susan C. Clinton PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMPT a leader in the Women's health field and the profession of Physical Therapy as a whole. One would think someone who is that accomplished would not have time for a Goddess Chat but Susan proved me wrong and not only made the time to share #HERstory but had some great inner wisdom to share for strong lady leaders who are birthing dreams instead of children into this world. Don't miss the last 5 minutes where She mentions some great resources for clinicians with Jessica Drummond for self care as well as her initiative and we discuss how forming a circle of trust with fellow women is the way to rise!!!! This episode is sponsored by Paul Gough's Business Growth School and leading online audiobook center Audible.com Click HERE to join Paul's free webinar training this weekend 1/28 & 29th 2017 and grab your free 30 day Audible.com trial and book credit HERE We Talk HER STORY... Hurricane Katrina destroyed HER home & Health Susan ,the woman behind all HER accomplishments in the world, shares her pain and progress after losing everything to Hurricane Katrina, including her personal health and how stepping back to reassess what she wanted while recovering was actual a good thing. Lessons learned along the path less traveled as a therapist for elite dancers to older women have set up her many skills around patient centered care and world wide trainings. We discuss how all the pieces have influenced her journey to a private practice . Susan , the therapist is quite accomplished in the field of rehabilitation. Having been most recently awarded the 2016 recipient of the Elizabeth Noble Award from the APTA Section on Women’s Health. She serves on the BOD of American Pelvic Organ Proloapse Soceity (APOPS) and she is an inaugural BOD for the Global Women’s Health Initiative (GWHI). A Lady Boss PT in her own right, Susan is co owner of a private practice in Sewickley, Pennsylvania called Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness, LLC and is active in implementing better womens health initiatives in both local and global initiative as well as actively teaching and conducting research as an adjunct instructor for various professional programs. While Susan is active with the American Physical Therapy Association, she is also very proactive in her specialty areas which include an impressive trifecta in orthopedics, womens health and orthopedics. To learn more about her practice, educational offerings and ideas on the move visit : www.embody-pt.com Susan Coel Clinton on FaceBook Chat with Susan @sccpa1 on Twitter Don't Miss out on getting Smarter, Sexier, Happier or Carried away Special Offer for The Owning HER HEALTH Audience Building a business of your own? Get into Paul Gough's next business school class Feb 2017. Download your blueprint starter packet HERE This podcast is also sponsored by my favorite go to nowadays. Audible.com is the premier provider of digital audiobooks. Audible has over 180,000 titles to choose from in every genre: thrillers, business, romance, comedy, sci-fi and more. Audible titles play on iPhone, Kindle, Android and more than 500 devices for listening anytime, anywhere. Listeners of this podcast get a 30 day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download by clicking http://www.audibletrial.com/OwningHERHealth
Many are surprised to discover that physical therapy is often one of the many functions that takes place at elementary and secondary schools. Today’s expert Sue Cecere, PT, MHS is a Physical Therapy Instructional Specialist at the Prince Georges County Public Schools and Vice President of the APTA Section on Pediatrics. She shares what it’s [...]