Podcasts about national physical therapy month

The Be More Today Show celebrates National Physical Therapy Month 2024 with Vice President of Clinical Services Giovanni Materia, MSPT, ATC. Join our conversation as we discuss the various departments in the world of physical therapy, what it takes to be a leader in the profession, and the key to JAG Physical Therapy's growth as the biggest provider of PT services in the northeast. For more information about the various services at JAG Physical Therapy visit www.jagpt.com. For all other questions about the Be More Today show visit www.bemoretoday.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support

In celebration of October as National Physical Therapy Month, Dr. Kingsley Yew - Doctor of Physical Therapy - speaks about physical therapy and the vocation of Physical Therapist.

  Each October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month. In this episode, AMRPA Board Chair Chris Lee talks his career, which started in physical therapy, the importance of physical therapy in inpatient medical rehab, and how his training in PT impacts his work both as the vice president and chief operating officer of Madonna Hospitals and with AMRPA. We also talk with Derek Stepp, Senior Director in the APTA's certification department about the value of physical therapy specializations and certifications.   You can learn more about APTA's Certifications at https://specialization.apta.org/   Learn more about inpatient medical rehab at www.amrpa.org.  

On our Wednesday health focus, Dr. Courtney Roca, assistant professor of the Physical Therapy program at Gannon University; and third-year Gannon DPT student, Derek Ekas joined us to discuss National Physical Therapy Month and options for patients.

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping with her exercise program. He considers her to be his first patient. Todd also spills on how we became an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, what led him to geriatrics, his philosophy on spreading joy to others, the best lesson he learned from a patient, and what he'll be doing to celebrate National PT Month.

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping with her exercise program. He considers her to be his first patient. Todd also spills on how we became an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, what led him to geriatrics, his philosophy on spreading joy to others, the best lesson he learned from a patient, and what he'll be doing to celebrate National PT Month.

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping with her exercise program. He considers her to be his first patient. Todd also spills on how we became an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, what led him to geriatrics, his philosophy on spreading joy to others, the best lesson he learned from a patient, and what he'll be doing to celebrate National PT Month.

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping with her exercise program. He considers her to be his first patient. Todd also spills on how we became an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, what led him to geriatrics, his philosophy on spreading joy to others, the best lesson he learned from a patient, and what he'll be doing to celebrate National PT Month.

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping with her exercise program. He considers her to be his first patient. Todd also spills on how we became an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, what led him to geriatrics, his philosophy on spreading joy to others, the best lesson he learned from a patient, and what he'll be doing to celebrate National PT Month.

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping with her exercise program. He considers her to be his first patient. Todd also spills on how we became an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, what led him to geriatrics, his philosophy on spreading joy to others, the best lesson he learned from a patient, and what he'll be doing to celebrate National PT Month.

Our celebration of National Physical Therapy Month continues with Michelle Dela Rosa. Join our conversation as we debunk the taboos surrounding pelvic physical therapy, discuss how pelvic pain affects both men and women, and prove why there is hope for anyone to have a healthier pelvis. Michelle Dela Rosa, PT is the Clinical Director of the Hamilton and Howell locations at Jag Physical Therapy. She has been practicing in the field of pelvic health physical therapy for 20 years. She started in Brooklyn, NY and developed the pelvic PT program, in now NYU Langone Health. She implemented a weekly prenatal exercise class for the community and extended the program to treat pelvic pain in men and post-prostatectomy issues. She has had the privilege of consulting at hospital urogynecology, urodynamics, and orthopedic clinics. Later, she continued to practice in NJ, where she helped to establish the pelvic health PT program at now Penn Medicine Princeton Health. 
Michelle graduated with a master's in physical therapy from Boston University in 2000. While at BU, she competed at the collegiate level as a member of the university's track and field team. In 2005, she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. As a native of West Windsor, NJ, Michelle opened her own practice, Connect Physical Therapy, in Hamilton in 2009, which had grown to become a leader of pelvic physical therapy in the state. She opened a second location in Howell, NJ in 2015. Their YouTube channel showcasing pelvic health education quickly grew to almost 100K subscribers. Michelle lectures on women's and men's health issues at many community events throughout New Jersey. She also enjoys being a teaching assistant for the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and earned the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC), which identifies her as a specialist in the women's and men's pelvic health fields. For more information visit www.jagpt.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support

We are excited to welcome Melissa Bourgeois from Bourgeois Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab who represents one of our superstar, husband-and-wife practice teams! They set an excellent example in how to invest in your company culture, training for retention, outsourcing and beyond. Don't let the unknown get the best of you. Make sure to connect with us at PPS 2022! 

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Our PT experts are back to talk about the latest effort to move some parts of physical therapy online.

Dr. Jenn Parker is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist and owner of Embody Wellness Physical Therapy in Livermore, CA. She specializes working with both men and women with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction including bowel, bladder and/or sexual dysfunction but has a special interest in preparing moms for birth as well as safe return to movement/exercise postpartum. She is also a soon-to-be new mom herself! Baby boy is due early November :) In this episode she shared with us and our listeners some key things to know about the pelvic floor and when to know if you should seek out a pelvic floor physical therapist. This was such an eye opening conversation as we discussed what some of the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction might be whether you've had a baby or not and even if it's been years and years since you had a baby. You might be surprised to know that that nagging hip or back pain may not be your hip or back but actually your pelvic floor. Some other things we discussed with Jenn:•In honor of October being National Physical Therapy Month she shared how she chose to specialize in Pelvic Physical Therapy and some of the things she treats with this specialty. •How pelvic floor physical therapy can support women's health. Why it needs to be more known about and leveraged.•What should our listeners know about their own pelvic health and symptoms that may be connected to dysfunction•Symptoms and issues that appear/occur years after having children that can be tied to the pelvic floor•Birth preparation - both her own and what she teaches patients Some key takeaways: •It's never too late to get in to see a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist to find possible healing and relief.•In many other countries every single mom goes to pelvic PT postpartum •There is support and help out there. You may just have to ask for a referral or search for yourself.•Get empowered. Take control and advocate for yourself.Connect with Dr. Jenn Parker:IG: @embodywellnessptEmail: jenniferparker@embodywellnesspt.comEmbodywellnesspt.comMeet your hosts:Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio and Caitlin Hatzenbuhler is the founder of Conscious Core. Caitlin and Sue have their unique styles of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. You can learn more about Sue at https://www.instagram.com/opal_wellness_studio/and Caitlin at https://www.instagram.com/conscious_core_caitlinThank you for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review.This supports the Well2You Podcast in reaching more people who need to be connected to these impactful conversations.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well2you-podcast/id1547156150?i=1000504170074 https://open.spotify.com/show/7AE1vZFmBoxPvYfn5Abr1T?si=RjrXrOWoToKvZ5bmCcJSgw https://www.well2you.org/well2you-podcast

(Lander, WY) – KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea recently caught up with Theresa Shoemaker, physical therapist at the Teton Therapy Lander clinic, just in time for National Physical Therapy Month in October. h/t Teton Therapy Shoemaker stopped by to discuss the upcoming "Lunch & Learn" program she will be leading this Friday, October 7th at 12:00pm (noon) at Teton Therapy's Lander clinic at 425 Lincoln Street in Lander. Shoemaker filled us in on the subject for the program, which will be muscle knots. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Shoemaker below for more details. Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 8:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

It's National Physical Therapy Month along with Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Take a PT to lunch and check your boobies! Fleming & Fowler take a hilarious road trip and we go down memory lane of our favorite childhood travel stories. On this weeks episode, The Super Bowl performer has been chosen and Lizzo plays a 200 year old flute. Megan The Stallion takes a stance on Mental Health and we discuss if celebrities should be looked at as role models. In The Rehab Corner, we discuss Concussions in lieu of the recent injury to the Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the lasting effects they have on athletes at large relation to CTE. Don't forget to follow us on all social media platforms including IG, Twitter and YouTube @thefaceoffpod. On FB, follow us @thisisthefaceoffpodcast Please Like, Comment, Share, Download and Subscribe! Visit www.myapothecary.com for all of your CBD needs to help you “Curate a Well-thy Lifestyle”! For sponsor information, please email us @thefaceoffpod@gmail.com

In Season 1, Episode 16 of The Home Health Care Today Show, David Sharath, PT., of  Golden Triangle Rehab visits the show to discuss National Physical Therapy  Month and the importance of movement and exercise for patients of all ages. The show's goal is to inform, inspire, influence, and educate Metropolitan Detroiters on the importance of movement, physical therapy, and increased mobility.Hosted by Dr. Cleamon Moorer  Sponsored by: American Advantage Home Care, Inc.

October is National Physical Therapy Month! In this episode, Matt and Allie speak to physical therapist, Kayla Eiben, about her experiences in undergrad, working as a tech at Oxford PT, graduating with her doctorate of physical therapy, up to today working as a DPT! You will hear about how she decided PT was right for her along with inspiring stories about why she loves being a physical therapist! We would like to give a big shout out to all of the Oxford PT staff, PTA's and Physical Therapists for the hard work and the huge impact they have on their patients and the community!Did you know that you don't need a doctor's prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU!Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Did you know that October is National Physical Therapy month? And did you further know that this is the 100th anniversary of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)? Now is a great time to take pride in the amazing work that PT's do for the betterment of people every day, and to find ways that you can engage with our powerful community.   Check out our NEW Packages & Pricing in MEG Academy!  

In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month we want to celebrate our physical therapy colleagues who specialize in treating the upper extremity and are excited to have Jane Fedorcyzk, PT, PhD, CHT, a long-time advocate of physical therapy and upper extremity rehab. Jane is the current President of the American Physical Therapy Association Hand and Upper Extremity Academy. We will discuss ways that the academy is promoting upper extremity physical therapy, creating resources for therapy practice, and engaging their members to advocate for the profession.   Guest Full Name Including Credentials:  Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT has practiced in hand therapy for 35 years and has been an educator for 28 years in physical, occupational, and hand therapy. She is the Director of the Center of Hand and Upper Limb Health and Performance at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Her research emphasizes optimizing performance in the hand and upper limb musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Jane frequently presents at conferences throughout the US and internationally. She has published chapters in Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 4th -7th editions and is a co-editor for the 6th and 7th editions. Jane has also published in the Journal of Hand Therapy, Journal of Orthopedic Research, and Clinics in Sports Medicine.   In 2018, Jane was awarded the Nathalie Barr Lectureship Award for her contributions and leadership to hand therapy. She is a servant leader. Jane was ASHT President in 2015. She is currently the President of the Academy of Hand & Upper Extremity PT, an APTA component. She was recently appointed to serve on the board of the Hand Surgery Endowment, AAHS. During her career, Jane has served on many committees within ASHT, APTA, ASSH, and AAHS. She served on the boards of AAHS, AHTF, ASHT, and the Hand Rehabilitation Foundation.

In this week's episode of Your Health Matters, I chat about National Physical Therapy Month. I wanted to share the different ways on how Physical Therapists help within the medical field especially those industries we are not known to give contribution to.    The fields I will be discussing today are not the only ones where Physical Therapists could help. However, I wanted to share these areas as they are the industries people do not know much about and would really be helpful to many.    In this episode we discuss:    [0:23] Introduction  [0:59] Physical Therapists and Cardiac Rehabilitation  [2:30] Physical Therapists and Vestibular Rehabilitation  [3:09] Physical Therapists and Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries  [3:44] Physical Therapists and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy  [4:06] Physical Therapists and Neurological Rehabilitation  [5:26] Physical Therapists and Animal Rehabilitation  [6:16] Conclusion  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and learned a lot from it, please subscribe and rate! See you next week!   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook  @drjackiefenton.

October is National Physical Therapy Month and to kick it off, this episode is on common misconceptions about physical therapy we often hear in and out of the clinic! One of our biggest focuses with our podcast is to spread knowledge and more awareness about the amazing things we can do with physical therapy so in this episode we want to address some things that we've seen some confusion about. Tune into this episode to hear Harry talk to Marlene, one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy, about some of the things people generally get wrong about physical therapy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spineandrehabspecialists/message

It’s National Physical Therapy Month! In this episode, Marybeth and Marcia explore the benefits of physiotherapy for Disabled Girls Who Lift. Us disabled girls are full of aches, pains, and imbalances, and it’s super important that we learn how to listen to our bodies and what to do with them to keep lifting for the long haul. We talk about past injuries, laugh at a few mistakes we’ve made along the way, and share tips on how to choose the right PT to meet your goals. Hosts for this episode: Marcia Darbouze (@thatdoc.marcia) Marybeth Baluyot (@merrbertt) A message from DGWL: We do our very best to ensure we are inclusive to all members of the community. Not very many podcasts consider the deaf and hard-of-hearing population, but we applaud those who do and challenge those who don’t. That said, we are looking for volunteers to help us transcribe future episodes--there are transcriptions available online for our current episodes--but we still need help! Please send us a message on our website--www.disabledgirlswholift.com--if you have transcribing experience and are interested in joining the crew! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/disabled-girls-who-lift/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disabled-girls-who-lift/support

We pre-recorded today's conversation via Zoom for our monthly Community Health segment in partnership with Valley Health. October is National Physical Therapy Month, so joining us on the screen: Joanna Jenkins (Rehab Office Specialist), Shelley Annalora (Physical Therapist), and BB Stewart (Occupational Therapist.) Joanna gave us an overview of several physical therapy related services including LSVT Big which helps people with Parkinson's disease learn to use their body more normally; dry needling, which is a therapy used to help relieve neuromuscular pain; and pelvic floor rehab designed specifically for women's health issues. Shelley walked us through several of the therapies and talked about the impact physical therapy can have on a patient's ability to regain control of their independence. BB explained the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy and gave a few examples. She also told us about their Community Mobility Program. For more information about the physical therapy programs offered by Valley Health, click here to visit their website.

Welcome to Connecting ALS. To kick off National Physical Therapy Month, we are joined by Dr. Shannon Terrell, a physical therapist at Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Offices in Colorado.

What is PT? When should I see a physical therapist? Dan Reimer, PT with SSM Heath has the answers.

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month. It is also National Physical Therapy Month. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, we talk with Joe Farrell, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, to learn what every person should know. https://www.choosept.com/Radio/Detail/sudden-cardiac-arrest-what-every-person-should-kno

Today Dr. Reyna Gilmore will be recognizing National Physical Therapy Month and will have special guest physical therapist Octavia Calhoun

Today Dr. Reyna Gilmore will be recognizing National Physical Therapy Month and will have special guest physical therapist Octavia Calhoun

October is National Physical Therapy Month! We participated in Sullivan Physical Therapy's annual volunteer activity. This year, we volunteered for the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and for this episode's podcast, we wanted to talk about Prostate Cancer! We see many patients who undergo a prostatectomy as a treatment option. During this podcast, we talk about the education we provide patients in terms of what to expect, do's/don'ts before and after surgery, and what exercises to perform to limit their urinary incontinence and improve their erectile function.

Welcome to the PT Live series, October is National Physical Therapy Month. My uncle thinks that I am in school for personal training...so I am sure there are others that may have some misconceptions about the PT profession. We are going to educate you about the multifaceted dimensions of what Physical Therapy consist of.  Dr. Tameka Duncan, DPT, Cert. MDT is a licensed PT that graduated from Howard University with B.S. in 2005 and graduated University of Maryland - Baltimore in 2010 (DPT). She has been practicing for almost 8 years primarily in outpatient orthopedics and she is McKenzie (MDT) Certified (spine). She enjoys working with all patient populations particularly former military servicemen and women. She also does prn work in a skilled nursing facility and home health. She enjoys working out, salsa dancing, and quality time with family and friends. Dr. Tameka Duncan  DPT on the Gram: @Teeduncan1  PT Live Video Series w/Tameka Duncan, DPT Fe on FB Be well and blessed! ~Fe~ 

Happy October!! It’s one of favorite months=Mom’s birthday, Nigerian Independence and National Physical Therapy MONTH!!!! Sooooo I spoke in front of 300 + people (Owner, Managers, Physical Therapist etc), impromptu…there is power with practicing the basics! Donate to those affected by natural disasters: “We can’t do everything but we can do something  Rehab Therapist Give Back  Fe on FB Be well and be blessed ~Fe~ 

October 15, 2015: Throughout October, National Physical Therapy Month, the American Physical Therapy Association is providing resources to help people learn how to #AgeWell.  One of the things the #AgeWell campaign makes clear is that you shouldn’t wait until you’re feeling the effects of aging to start thinking about your long-term health. In this episode … Continue reading Aging Healthy by Decade

October 1, 2015: October is National Physical Therapy Month, and this year the American Physical Therapy Association is recognizing the occasion with a campaign to educate the public about healthy aging, and releasing a list of  nine physical therapist tips to help you age well. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, a physical therapist  … Continue reading Physical Therapist Tips to Help You #AgeWell

October 1, 2013: Today is the start of National Physical Therapy Month.  In celebration, MoveForwardPT.com teamed with Huff/Post 50 to survey the 50 largest US metro areas to determine which cities are best suited for maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle as people age. In today’s episode, physical therapist Alice Bell announces the winners of … Continue reading Top 10 Fittest Cities for Baby Boomers

October 23, 2012: October is National Physical Therapy Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although many consumers might not think of physical therapy and breast cancer treatment being related, in this interview Nicole Stout, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, describes why physical therapy is so important in a breast cancer treatment plan, not just eventually but … Continue reading Breast Cancer, Lymphedema and the Role of Physical Therapy

October 1, 2012: October is National Physical Therapy Month. It’s also the beginning of MoveForwardPT.com’s Fit After 50 initiative. As we age, we often lose flexibility, strength, and balance, which makes staying fit after 50 challenging, even for the most determined Baby Boomers. In this interview, Patrice Winter, PT, DPT, MHA, FAAOMPT, discusses the importance … Continue reading Fit After 50