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In this episode, Dr. Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT is joined by Veatrice Cook, PT, MA, to discuss her long career in physical therapy and the incredible legacy she will leave for generations to come. Veatrice is a leader in physical therapy and one of the founders of the American Academy of Physical Therapy. Beatrice shares her journey into physical therapy, which was sparked by watching a physical therapist on a soap opera. She discusses her passion for healthcare and how she found her calling in physical therapy. Tune in to be inspired by Beatrice's story and learn about the impact physical therapists can have on the profession.   Show notes:  [00:01:12] Soap opera inspires career choice. [00:06:33] Mental health and leadership. [00:09:42] Lack of representation in leadership. [00:17:30] The logo design. [00:19:25] Impact on students. [00:25:47] Working with the organization. [00:28:13] Fighting for equal job opportunities.   More About Veatrice: Veatrice A. Cook is a native East Texan, born in Livingston, Texas, where she grew up and graduated from Livingston High School in Polk County.   In her junior year of high school she realized that she wanted to be a physical therapist, and researched more about the profession, only to discover the challenges facing admission into a college program, as an African American student.  The number of African Americans that made up the physical therapy profession in 1968 was less than 2%. Ms. Cook received a BS degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas in1976, and a MA degree in Special Education, from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas in 1981.  As a clinician, she has been trained in the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach, and continues to use it in her practice setting.  Currently she is the Director of Rehabilitation for TeamCareRehab, Inc in San Antonio, Texas. After practicing for over 47 years she is often asked about retiring, and her reply is always, “ I love the work that I do, and it's really not work when it's something that you enjoy”. The limited number of African Americans in the profession of physical therapy, and the lack of mentors was the inspiration that gave Ms. Cook the zeal to help found and organize two professional Physical Therapy organizations:  The Texas Network of Minority Physical Therapists (TNMPT) in 1987 and The American Academy of Physical Therapy, Inc (AAPT) in 1989.  Ms. Cook, along with Dr. Lynda Woodruff were the organizers, and two of the Founders of the AAPT.  82 African American physical therapists and physical therapist assistants met in Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1989 to form this great organization, along with 13 others that sent funds to help in the efforts.  Ms. Cook, the meeting facilitator was elected as the Charter Treasurer, and served as Annual Conference Chair for 10 years.  She was also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Texas Physical Therapy Association, and serviced as Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Minority Affairs for the APTA.  As a community activist, Ms. Cook has served on numerous boards and nonprofit organizations, and has been awarded many honors for her service.  In her profession she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University and the Leadership Award from the AAPT. Ms. Cook often says that here greatest honor is being the mother of three wonderful children, Marcus Lorioun, Vernetha Dionne, and Lawrence Ray Williams, Jr., who are all college graduates and have successful careers.  She is also a grandmother of two outstanding grandsons who are carrying on the family tradition of leadership in their high school.   More About Jenna: Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, is a bubbly and energetic woman who was born and raised in Petaluma, California. She trained intensively at Petaluma City Ballet, Houston Ballet, BalletMet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Regional Dance America Choreography Conference, and Regional Dance America. Over time, the injuries added up and she knew she would not have a lasting career in ballet. This lead her to the University of California, Irvine, where she discovered a passion for musical theatre.    Upon graduating, Jenna Kantor worked professionally in musical theatre for 15+ years then found herself ready to move onto a new chapter in her life. Jenna was teaching ballet to kids ages 4 through 17 and group fitness classes to adults. Through teaching, she discovered she had a deep interest in the human body and a desire to help others on a higher level. She was fortunate to get accepted into the DPT program at Columbia.   Dr. Kantor co-founded and runs Fairytale Physical Therapy which brings musical theatre shows to children in hospitals. She hosts the Dance PT Podcast and guest hosts on the podcast Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart. She has served as the NYPTA SSIG Advocacy Chair, the NYC Conclave 2017 committee, NYPTA Social media committee, was the NYPTA Public Policy Student Liaison, and co-founded the NYPTA SSIG. Dr. Kantor won the APTA PPS Business Concept Contest and made the top 40 List for an Up and Coming Physical Therapy with UpDoc Media before graduating PT school. ​ Jenna Kantor currently volunteers with the PPS Marketing & PR Committee and is the website builder for the American Academy of Physical Therapy. She provides complimentary, regular online content that advocates for the physical therapy profession.    Dr. Kantor runs her own private practice, Jenna Kantor Physical Therapy, PLLC, and an online wellness program for performing artists called Powerful Performer. She is licensed to treat in New York and Pennsylvania. ​ Jenna continues to perform in musical theatre and lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, doggy, and two cats.    Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio      

Spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails have exploded in popularity over the last few years. Outdated laws keep convenience stores in many states from selling these products. In states like Texas, retailers are fighting for change. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Paul Hardin, President & CEO, Texas Food & Fuel Association Paul Hardin, CAE, is president & CEO of Texas Food & Fuel Association. A 30-year veteran in association management, Hardin previously served as executive director and CEO of the Texas Physical Therapy Association and has led non-dues revenue programs for the country's largest state hospital and medical associations. He also is a former staff member of the Texas Grocery & Convenience Association, which merged with the Texas Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association in 2012, forming what is known today as the Texas Food & Fuel Association. Chris Swonger, President & CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Chris Swonger is president & CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the spirits industry's top advocate in the nation's capital, state capitals and foreign capitals around the globe. He also is the president & CEO of Responsibility.org, a national nonprofit funded by leading distillers to fight drunk driving and underage drinking, and promote responsible decisions about beverage alcohol.

Dr. Marcos Lopez PT, is a Physical Therapist in San Antonio, Texas. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. He completed the Therapeutic Pain Specialist program through International Spine and Pain Institute in the Fall of 2016 and completed Evidence in Motions Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy program in the Summer 2019. Dr. Lopez has spoken at State and National conferences regarding physical therapy, integrating pain neuroscience into clinical practice, and evidence-based practice. In the past he has lectured for Modern Pain Care and facilitated their online mentoring program. Now, he is Adjunct Faculty for Bellin College where he developed the curriculum for the pain science course he teaches for the OMPT Fellowship Program. He is also Faculty with Evidence in Motion in which he leads weekend intensive courses focusing on orthopedic manual physical therapy and pain sciences. He has served on various leadership positions within the Texas Physical Therapy Association at the district and State level. He practices in an outpatient orthopedic private practice working with peoples who are experiencing pain and also dedicates his time to a substance use rehabilitation clinic in which he provides weekly group educational/coaching sessions on pain science and to provide physical therapy to treat their underlying pain conditions while they actively taper off of opioids.Contact Info:Email: mflopez267@gmail.comInstagram: @mflopez267Facebook: Marcos Lopez

Dr. Mark Milligan comes onto HET podcast to discuss how telehealth creates freedom for providers and access for patients.  He also talks about how we can leverage telehealth in our practices and gives us insight into the future of telemedicine.   Resources Mentioned: Revolution Human Health Twitter: @RevHumanHealth Facebook: @RevolutionHumanHealth Anywhere Healthcare Website Facebook: @anywherehealthcare  E-Mail mark@anywhere.healthcare and use code HET for a 25% discount Coview Doxy.me Article: VA Announces Telehealth Partnerships with Walmart, Philips, and T-Mobile American Telemedicine Association   Biography: Dr. Mark Milligan, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal spinal conditions and is Board Certified in Orthopaedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Colorado, School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. He went on to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with Evidence in Motion (EIM). He is a full-time clinician and a clinic director for Texas Physical Therapy Specialists where he co-directs the ongoing resident and fellow training for his company in Austin. Dr. Milligan has taught and lectured about trigger point dry needling across the country and serves as primary faculty for EIM. He is an active member of the APTA, TPTA, and AAOMPT and has great interest in governmental affairs. He currently holds the position of Chair of the Capital Area District of the Texas Physical Therapy Association.   Contact information: E-Mail: mark@anywhere.healthcare Twitter: @MarkMilliganDPT Facebook: Mark Milligan Instagram: @markmilligandpt and @anywherehealthcare Cell: (303) 523- 2441        The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)

Dr. Mark Milligan comes onto HET podcast to discuss the pros and cons of telehealth and gives us a wealth of information about various telehealth platforms.   Resources Mentioned: Mark's previous HET Episode Anywhere Healthcare Website Facebook: @anywherehealthcare Revolution Human Health Twitter: @RevHumanHealth Facebook: @RevolutionHumanHealth PT Licensure Compact Telehealth platforms: Virtual Physical Therapists EverFlex Physical Therapy Theron.com In Hand Health Rob Vining PTlive.me Anthony Maritato PT Funnels and Youtube Zoom Coview ClockTree VSee Phyzio.com Anywhere Healthcare Doxy.me   Biography: Dr. Mark Milligan, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal spinal conditions and is Board Certified in Orthopaedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Colorado, School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. He went on to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with Evidence in Motion (EIM). He is a full-time clinician and a clinic director for Texas Physical Therapy Specialists where he co-directs the ongoing resident and fellow training for his company in Austin. Dr. Milligan has taught and lectured about trigger point dry needling across the country and serves as primary faculty for EIM. He is an active member of the APTA, TPTA, and AAOMPT and has great interest in governmental affairs. He currently holds the position of Chair of the Capital Area District of the Texas Physical Therapy Association.   Contact information: E-Mail: mark@anywhere.healthcare Twitter: @MarkMilliganDPT Facebook: Mark Milligan Instagram: @markmilligandpt and @anywherehealthcare Cell: (303) 523- 2441       The PT Hustle Website Schedule an Appointment with Kyle Rice HET LITE Tool Anywhere Healthcare (code: HET)

Missouri and Texas are headed for direct access for physical therapy. Missouri is in the lead, with a bill that has passed the House and has been read in the Senate. The Texas Physical Therapy Association has a bill in the House and the Senate, both in committee. Both associations are encouraging physical therapists to contact their representatives. Physical therapists in North Carolina have won the battle for dry needling; the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board (NCALB) has signed a settlement in which they acknowledge that dry needling is part of the physical therapist's scope of practice. This is a welcome end to 4 years of lawsuits over dry needling. Kentucky will begin issuing privileges for the PT compact this coming Thursday, March 21st. Twenty-three states are currently members of the PT Compact, and four states have introduced legislation this session. Keep abreast of additions to the PT Compact by signing up for their newsletter here. Featuring: Felix Hill of PT Proud, the LGBTQ+ Organization of the APTA PT Proud, the LGBTQ+ organization seated under the Health Policy & Administration Section of the APTA, has released an LGBTQ+ Competency Handbook for the clinician. The handbook includes terminology to know, case studies, and an appendix full of LGBTQ+ inclusive forms that you can use in your clinic. You can contact PT Proud with any questions on Facebook or via the contact form on their website. This episode supported by RehabKit. Help your patients through their rehabilitation with RehabKit’s easy to use tools and up-to-date resources that leverage your iPhone’s advanced capabilities. Download it here on the iOS app store.

F. Scott Feil chats with Mike Connors, Mark Milligan, & Dana Tew regarding the upcoming opportunity for the state of Texas to have Direct Access passed along with how PTs in Texas can get involved and contribute to making this a reality. Texas Physical Therapy Association Website: https://www.tpta.org/  TPTA Capital Area District Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalAreaDistrictTPTA/  APTA Direct Access Page on Website: http://www.apta.org/StateIssues/DirectAccess/  APTA Action App on APTA Website: http://www.apta.org/ActionApp/   Texas House Bill 29: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB29/2019  Evidence: 1. Texas Department of State Health Services. (2018) Texas Projections of Supply and Demand for Primary Care Physicians and Psychiatrists, 2017 – 2030. Austin, TX: Texas Health and Human Services https://dshs.texas.gov/chs/hprc/default.shtm  2. Timing of physical therapy consultation on 1-year healthcare utilization and costs in patients seeking care for neck pain: a retrospective cohort ME Horn, JM Fritz BMC health services research 18 (1), 887 https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12913-018-3699-0    3. Physical Therapy as the First Point of Care to Treat Low Back Pain: An Instrumental Variables Approach to Estimate Impact on Opioid Prescription, Health Care Utilization, and Costs. Frogner et al Health Serv. Res. 2018  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325319327_Physical_Therapy_as_the_First_Point_of_Care_to_Treat_Low_Back_Pain_An_Instrumental_Variables_Approach_to_Estimate_Impact_on_Opioid_Prescription_Health_Care_Utilization_and_Costs    4. Denninger TR, et al. The influence of patient choice of first provider on costs and outcomes: analysis from a physical therapy patient registry. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018;48(2):63–71. http://pt-cpr.com/images/jospt.2018.7423.pdf    5. Rhon, D. I., Snodgrass, S. J., Cleland, J. A., Sissel, C. D., & Cook, C. E. (2018). Predictors of chronic prescription opioid use after orthopedic surgery: derivation of a clinical prediction rule. Perioperative medicine (London, England), 7, 25. doi:10.1186/s13741-018-0105-8   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6249901/        Biographies:    Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers University in May 2003 with honors.  Dr. Connors obtained his post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in December 2008.  He became a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in June 2011. He completed a PhD degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in August 2017. Dr Connors is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. He also is an assistant professor within the UNT Health Science DPT Program.   Email: mjconnorspt@gmail.com     Mark Milligan PT, DPT, Cert TPS, OCS, FAAOMPT Mark Milligan is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, both acute and chronic. He is Certified in Therapeutic Pain Science, Applied Prevention and Health Promotion and dry needling, Board Certified in Orthopedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.  He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado.  He went on to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with Evidence in Motion (EIM). He is a full-time clinician and Founder of Revolution Human Health, a non-profit physical therapy network and he also founded a continuing education company specializing in micro-education. He is currently a physical therapist with Encompass Home Health in Austin, Texas. Dr. Milligan serves as adjunct faculty for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs at South College and The University of St. Augustine.  Dr. Milligan is also primary faculty for Musculoskeletal Courses for EIM. Mark has presented and spoken at numerous state and national conferences and has been published in peer reviewed journals. He is an active member of the TPTA, APTA, and AAOMPT and is current the Capital Area District Chair for the Texas Physical Therapy Association and has great interest in public health and governmental affairs.   Revolution Human Health is a non-profit physical therapy network in Austin, TX that transforms the healing experience by offering access to treatment, education, and movement based therapy for all.  Continuing education division specializes in customized, micro-education for physical therapists across the country. Customizable options of courses include manual therapy, spinal and extremity manipulation, dry needling, clinical reasoning, and preventative care and population health. Please contact us about customizing a course for you and your team! Email: markmilligandpt@gmail.com     Dana Tew PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT CEO/ Program Director of OPTIM Physical Therapy and OPTIM Fellowship Program. Dana specializes in orthopaedic physical therapy. His experience includes clinical management of patients with both acute and chronic orthopedic injuries in the outpatient environment. His practice is focused on integration of manual therapy and exercise into a holistic, evidence-based and biopsychosocial approach to physical therapy treatment. He is the residency manager of Harris Health System’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. He was honored by the Texas Physical Therapy Association Southeastern District, as clinical instructor of the year in 2013. He is also a guest lecturer at Texas Woman’s University and has presented at multiple conferences. Dana earned his APTA Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and is also a Fellow, in the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists. He has served locally for the Southeastern District, as a delegate for the TPTA, and nationally on the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education credentialing council for the APTA.   Email: danatew@gmail.com  

Huge thank you to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast for sharing this episode with us! Check out their channel for the latest discussions on physical therapy education!  In this episode, F. Scott Feil sits down with Mike Connors, Mark Milligan, and Dana Tew, heavy-hitters in the Texas Physical Therapy Association, to discuss how the TPTA is going to go after direct access this legislative session. Currently, Texas physical therapists can only see their patient for an evaluation before a referral is required. Take a listen to see how you can help out! Talus Media Talks is a subsidiary of Talus Media: The PT News Project. You can find physical therapy news on our sister channel, Talus Media News. Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

F. Scott Feil chats with Mike Connors, Mark Milligan, & Dana Tew regarding the upcoming opportunity for the state of Texas to have Direct Access passed along with how PTs in Texas can get involved and contribute to making this a reality. Texas Physical Therapy Association Website: https://www.tpta.org/  TPTA Capital Area District Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalAreaDistrictTPTA/  APTA Direct Access Page on Website: http://www.apta.org/StateIssues/DirectAccess/  APTA Action App on APTA Website: http://www.apta.org/ActionApp/   Texas House Bill 29: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB29/2019    Evidence: 1. Texas Department of State Health Services. (2018) Texas Projections of Supply and Demand for Primary Care Physicians and Psychiatrists, 2017 – 2030. Austin, TX: Texas Health and Human Services https://dshs.texas.gov/chs/hprc/default.shtm  2. Timing of physical therapy consultation on 1-year healthcare utilization and costs in patients seeking care for neck pain: a retrospective cohort ME Horn, JM Fritz BMC health services research 18 (1), 887 https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12913-018-3699-0    3. Physical Therapy as the First Point of Care to Treat Low Back Pain: An Instrumental Variables Approach to Estimate Impact on Opioid Prescription, Health Care Utilization, and Costs. Frogner et al Health Serv. Res. 2018  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325319327_Physical_Therapy_as_the_First_Point_of_Care_to_Treat_Low_Back_Pain_An_Instrumental_Variables_Approach_to_Estimate_Impact_on_Opioid_Prescription_Health_Care_Utilization_and_Costs    4. Denninger TR, et al. The influence of patient choice of first provider on costs and outcomes: analysis from a physical therapy patient registry. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018;48(2):63–71. http://pt-cpr.com/images/jospt.2018.7423.pdf    5. Rhon, D. I., Snodgrass, S. J., Cleland, J. A., Sissel, C. D., & Cook, C. E. (2018). Predictors of chronic prescription opioid use after orthopedic surgery: derivation of a clinical prediction rule. Perioperative medicine (London, England), 7, 25. doi:10.1186/s13741-018-0105-8   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6249901/    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)         Biographies:    Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers University in May 2003 with honors.  Dr. Connors obtained his post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in December 2008.  He became a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in June 2011. He completed a PhD degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in August 2017. Dr Connors is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. He also is an assistant professor within the UNT Health Science DPT Program.   Email: mjconnorspt@gmail.com     Mark Milligan PT, DPT, Cert TPS, OCS, FAAOMPT Mark Milligan is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, both acute and chronic. He is Certified in Therapeutic Pain Science, Applied Prevention and Health Promotion and dry needling, Board Certified in Orthopedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.  He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado.  He went on to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with Evidence in Motion (EIM). He is a full-time clinician and Founder of Revolution Human Health, a non-profit physical therapy network and he also founded a continuing education company specializing in micro-education. He is currently a physical therapist with Encompass Home Health in Austin, Texas. Dr. Milligan serves as adjunct faculty for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs at South College and The University of St. Augustine.  Dr. Milligan is also primary faculty for Musculoskeletal Courses for EIM. Mark has presented and spoken at numerous state and national conferences and has been published in peer reviewed journals. He is an active member of the TPTA, APTA, and AAOMPT and is current the Capital Area District Chair for the Texas Physical Therapy Association and has great interest in public health and governmental affairs.   Revolution Human Health is a non-profit physical therapy network in Austin, TX that transforms the healing experience by offering access to treatment, education, and movement based therapy for all.  Continuing education division specializes in customized, micro-education for physical therapists across the country. Customizable options of courses include manual therapy, spinal and extremity manipulation, dry needling, clinical reasoning, and preventative care and population health. Please contact us about customizing a course for you and your team!   Email: markmilligandpt@gmail.com     Dana Tew PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT CEO/ Program Director of OPTIM Physical Therapy and OPTIM Fellowship Program. Dana specializes in orthopaedic physical therapy. His experience includes clinical management of patients with both acute and chronic orthopedic injuries in the outpatient environment. His practice is focused on integration of manual therapy and exercise into a holistic, evidence-based and biopsychosocial approach to physical therapy treatment. He is the residency manager of Harris Health System's Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. He was honored by the Texas Physical Therapy Association Southeastern District, as clinical instructor of the year in 2013. He is also a guest lecturer at Texas Woman's University and has presented at multiple conferences. Dana earned his APTA Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and is also a Fellow, in the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists. He has served locally for the Southeastern District, as a delegate for the TPTA, and nationally on the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education credentialing council for the APTA.   Email: danatew@gmail.com  

Mike Connors and Ricardo Fernandez come onto HET Podcast to discuss their experiences and perspectives serving overseas as physical therapy clinicians and educators. Mike & Ricardo provide tremendous and helpful insight and this is a must listen to anyone interested in pursing international service opportunities.   Ricardo's Email Address: fernandez23@usa.net   Ricardo's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/fernandez23_  Mike's Email Address: mjconnorspt@gmail.com   Mike's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/mconnorspt  Health Volunteers Overseas Website: https://hvousa.org/ourwork/programs/physical-therapy/ Stand: The Haiti Project Website: http://www.standhaitiproject.org/ APTA's List of Pro Bono International Opportunities & Organizations: http://www.apta.org/ProBono/International/ U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ U.S. Department of Travel Information: https://www.state.gov/travel/ Ricardo Fernandez's 1st episode on the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast talking about being an Item Writer for the NPTE/OCS Exams and being on a PT State Disciplinary Board: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ricardo-fernandez-npte-ocs-question-creator-disciplinary/id1244609366?i=1000392329303&mt=2 Mike Connor's interview with Karen Litzy on the Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast discussing advocacy, preventative care & burnout: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/235-dr-mike-connors-advocacy-preventative-care-burnout/id532717264?i=1000377046452&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)   Biographies:   Michael Connors, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers University in May 2003 with honors.  Dr. Connors obtained his post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in December 2008.  He became a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in June 2011. He completed a PhD degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in August 2017. Dr Connors is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. He also is an assistant professor within the UNT Health Science DPT Program.       Ricardo Fernandez has been working as a physical therapist for the past 28 years. He quickly rose in the healthcare profession and has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, out-patient clinics, private practice clinics and in education. He has also been an adjunct instructor at Governors State University, Morton College, Northwestern University and Oakton Community College. He has served as a clinical instructor for 87 students during their clinical affiliations throughout his career. Ricardo has been involved with protecting the public and has written physical therapist licensure exam questions and orthopedic specialty exam questions for physical therapists sitting for board certification in orthopedics. He was re-appointed to serve on the Illinois Physical Therapy Licensing and Disciplinary Board in 2012 and served as the chairperson until 2016.  Ricardo has generously donated his time to community based organizations and has presented over 150 physical therapy/health related lectures to various groups. Additionally, he has presented over 150 professional presentations across the country to physical therapists and other health care professionals for continued education. He is a licensed physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist and he is currently enjoying clinical practice.  

 Mark Milligan comes onto the show to discuss overall advocacy for the PT profession and how to get shit done as a new physical therapist and healthcare provider. He also discusses direct access and what needs to be done to push this forward in all states, how anyone can get involved with advocating, how to be successful as a new healthcare provider, real life personal and professional talk about various aspects of PT, and much more!  Mark's Bio: Mark Milligan is an orthopedic manual therapist that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, both acute and chronic. He is Certified in Therapeutic Pain Science, Applied Prevention and Health Promotion and dry needling, Board Certified in Orthopedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.  He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado.  He went on to complete an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship with Evidence in Motion (EIM). He is a full-time clinician and Founder of Revolution Human Health, a non-profit physical therapy network and he also founded a continuing education company specializing in micro-education. He is currently a physical therapist with Encompass Home Health in Austin, Texas. Dr. Milligan serves as adjunct faculty for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs at South College and The University of St. Augustine.  Dr. Milligan is also primary faculty for Musculoskeletal Courses for EIM. Mark has presented and spoken at numerous state and national conferences and has been published in peer reviewed journals. He is an active member of the TPTA, APTA, and AAOMPT and is current the Capital Area District Chair for the Texas Physical Therapy Association and has great interest in public health and governmental affairs.  Basically, whenever I hear of something interesting or valuable going on in the field of physical therapy, I start my research on it and Mark Milligan is either heading it up or already has his name at the top of the involvement list. Now tonight's show is extra special in that it involves a Twitter style fundraiser where for every F-bomb dropped, Mark, Brandon, and I as well as Jerry Durham (who laid down this gauntlet of a challenge) will donate 5$ to the Stand Haiti Project, and for every knowledge bomb dropped we will all donate $2. This is going to be a no holds barred episode where we just kind of get Marks take on some truths about life in general. Revolution Human Health is a non-profit physical therapy network in Austin, TX that transforms the healing experience by offering access to treatment, education, and movement based therapy for all.  Continuing education division specializes in customized, micro-education for physical therapists across the country. Customizable options of courses include manual therapy, spinal and extremity manipulation, dry needling, clinical reasoning, and preventative care and population health. Please contact us about customizing a course for you and your team!   Stand: The Haiti Project Website & Donations : http://www.standhaitiproject.org/donate  APHPT Website: https://www.aphpt.org/   APTA Advocacy Page: http://www.apta.org/Advocacy/Involvement/  Mark's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/MarkMilliganDPT  Mark's Email: markmilligandpt@gmail.com  Revolution Human Health Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/RevHumanHealth  Revolution Human Health Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionHumanHealth/ 

Thanks for tuning into the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast! I had the pleasure of chatting with Mike Connors about advocacy in physical therapy. Mike is a private practice physical therapy owner, an outside consultant for a professional ballet company in Fort Worth and an adjunct professor in orthopaedic physical therapy for the DPT program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. In addition, Mike is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association advocating regularly for the PT profession in Austin and DC on regulatory and payment policy issues impacting PT. In this episode, we discuss: -Levels of advocacy and ways to demonstrate the efficacy of physical therapy -Mike’s pitch for APTA membership -Mike’s initial wellness consultation and his focus on preventative care -Advice to new professionals on empathy and preventing burnout -And so much more!   Mike stresses the need for PT advocacy which can take many forms including calling an insurance company, talking to medical colleagues, and increasing awareness in the community in addition to legislative change. He states, “What did you do today that was in the patient’s best interest that the patient couldn’t do for themselves or didn't have the knowledge or the resources to do for themselves? We treat patients. We manage their complex presentations, but we do a lot more than I think we give ourselves credit for. That's a big part of why it is we don't have the widespread knowledge base about what we do because we don’t talk enough about what we do. PT has become the new fight club and the #1 rule of PT is not to talk about PT.”   Mike believes there are untapped candidates for physical therapy services due to public unawareness of the healthcare benefits. “Ironically, in private practice, we are sitting here all competing against one another for 20% of the pie and what we’re not seeing is another 75+% that’s out there that’s doing everything but physical therapy.”   Mike encourages entrepreneurship within physical therapy and recommends to continually strive for excellence. Mike advices, “Entrepreneurs are going to continually learn and evolve over time. Count your successes as much as you count your failures as long as you learn from them and you evolve then it was a worthwhile endeavor.”   For more about Mike: Mike has a BS in Biology from Stockton College with a minor in Psychology (2001). His entry level degree in physical therapy is a Master of Physical Therapy from University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers University (2003). Mike has a post professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University (2008). He became a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the American Board of PT Specialties in 2011. Mike is currently finishing (ABD) the remaining requirements for completion of a PhD degree in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in applied biomechanics from Texas Woman's University (Anticipated completion 2016).   Mike began working with GTC in October 2004. He most recently rejoined the GTC family in June 2015 as the Director of the Fort Worth Clinic.   Mike's focus and specialization in orthopaedic physical therapy makes him an efficient clinician in managing patients with orthopedic dysfunction. He utilizes a multimodal approach to meet the needs of his patients and clients that include spinal manipulation, dry needling, KT taping, and various other interventions. Mike is certified in functional dry needling from Kinetacore. He has experience working with patients of all ages, from kids to adults and from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. He is an outside consultant for a professional ballet company in Fort Worth and is an adjunct professor in orthopaedic physical therapy for the DPT program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. In addition, Mike is the current President of the Texas Physical Therapy Association advocating regularly for the PT profession in Austin and DC on regulatory and payment policy issues impacting PT.   Mike is happily married to his wife Shannon. He enjoys spending time with his family, that includes two beautiful daughters. Mike enjoys staying active, running, traveling, exercising, biking, golfing and staying active in his faith community.   Personal statement: It's ALWAYS all about the patient. We exist as PTs to help patients move better with less pain. It's my pleasure to help patients achieve this goal on a day to day basis.   Social Media: Greater Therapy Centers Twitter Facebook   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter 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   P.S. Do you want to be a stand out podcast guest? Make sure to grab the tools from the FREE eBook on the home page! Check out my latest blog post on The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media!   P.S.S. Check out the inaugural Women in PT Summit here! Sign up now as space is limited!