PT Podcast (interviews)

In this episode we had the opportunity to learn about life as a PT/ATC in the NFL with Aaron Borgmann. Aaron has spent the majority of his career working in the NFL with the Eagles and Chiefs and shared some of his experiences with us.

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Category:interviews -- posted at: 9:00am PDT

In this week's episode we get the chance to chat with Nicole Surdyka, the Lead Physio at the Redbull Performance Center in California. Hear what it is like working at a new center and getting the chance to work with some non traditional sports athletes

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Category:interviews -- posted at: 9:00am PDT

We had the great opportunity to sit down and talk with Shelly Weinstein about her involvement with the Marine Corp Marathon and her Cogent Steps business. Shelly is a dual credentialed professional with a wealth of sports medicine knowledge. Enjoy

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Category:interviews -- posted at: 9:00am PDT

In this episode Scott and Jason get the chance to talk with Intimate Rose's Amanda Olson about pelvic floor issues in runners. 

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In this episode we spoke with Steph Allen, Zak Gabor, and Quinn Henoch about how they merged their respective companies, The Level Up Initiative and ClinicalAthlete. The product CALU is a continuing education project designed for early career professionals. We hope you enjoy!

Direct download: CALU_Final.mp3
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In this episode, Scott and Jason sit down with Samantha Oft to discuss the performing arts athlete. Topics range from common injuries to unique considerations in rehabilitation for the circus athlete.

Direct download: Final_Sam_Oft.mp3
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In this episode we spoke with Christopher Johnson about his career path and about the running medicine field in general. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik has a conversation with Terry Malone, PT, EdD, ATC, FAPTA, a full professor and former Physical Therapy Program Director at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. He is also a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association and has been active in the Sports Physical Therapy Section for several decades. Terry gives quite a unique perspective on the history and current state of sports physical therapy.

Direct download: 018_Terry_Malone.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 3:39pm PDT

This is the last episode of PT Podcast for a little while. This episode is my interview with Chris Wilson, a member of APTA's Innovation Summit. We discuss his time in the US Air Force and some ideas regarding the role of physical therapy in the changing healthcare landscape.

Direct download: Episode_16_Chris_Wilson.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 10:16pm PDT

Episode #15: Barb Hoogenboom sits down with Erik and talks about, among other things, conference programming as a Section Program Chair for CSM.

Direct download: Episode_15_Barb_Hoogenboom.mp3
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Erik sits down and chats with 2013 Peyton Award Winner Allen Hardin. Allen is the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine & Sports Performance and Men’s Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist at The University of Texas at Austin.

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_14.mp3
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Episode #13: Mike Reiman sits down with Erik while at CSM and talks about hip rehab and the role of manual therapy in physical therapy.

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_13.mp3
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Dan and I sit down and talk about working in professional sports, hanging around the weight room, and the application of exercise science in physical therapy.

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Category:interviews -- posted at: 11:08pm PDT

Phil and I were teamed together to provide a lab presentation on evaluation of the athlete’s hip at Team Concept Conference in Las Vegas, NV. We figured that it would be fun to sit down and chat for an hour about the role of research and some of the different philosophies in physical therapy.

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_11.mp3
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Episode 10 is my interview with John DeWitt. John is the Team Leader for Clinical Development and Director of Physical Therapy residencies at The Ohio State University.

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_10.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 11:40pm PDT

Episode 9 is my sit down with Rob Manske. Rob is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Wichita State University and the current vice president of the Sports Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (SPTS).

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_9.mp3
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Erik got the chance to sit down with Teresa Schuemann. In their chat she talks about her famous husband, her experience participating and then developing residency programs, snowboarding, and her work with the Olympic committee.

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_7.mp3
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While at CSM in Chicago, Erik hung out with Todd Ellenbecker. Known best for his expertise on the shoulder, Todd has been a leader in the profession speaking not only at physical therapy conferences, but physician and sports medicine conferences around the world.

Direct download: PT_Podcast_Episode_6.mp3
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Erik sat down with new professional Amy Arundale. Less than a year out of school and she is already serving on a Sports Section committee and developing the exact career that she wanted. How did she do it? Well, in a nutshell, you just need to ask…

Direct download: Amy_Arundale.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 8:30am PDT

Erik sat down with Janet Bezner from the APTA to discuss Continuing Competence and got some insight on the difficulties with regulating continuing education. Learn how we are moving forward as a profession.

Direct download: Janet_Bezner.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 3:15pm PDT

Erik met up with Ross Nakaji while in Seattle and had a blast with this interview. You’ll get a little behind the scenes look at working for a top tier football program and some insight on personal professional development that is invaluable for students, new grads, and experienced therapists alike.

Direct download: Episode_3_Ross_Nakaji.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 9:49pm PDT

In this episode of the PT Podcast, Erik met up with JW Matheson in Seattle, WA during the Private Practice Section Annual Conference. They talk about getting into physical therapy and the role of science and evidence in medicine. I apologize about getting a little funky during the intro.

Direct download: Episode_2__JW_Matheson.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 12:59pm PDT

I sat down with George in Tacoma, WA. Where did he grow up? How did he get the opportunity to publish his first book? Can he present a lecture while lying on a hospital gurney hooked to an IV?

Direct download: George_Davies.mp3
Category:interviews -- posted at: 2:30pm PDT

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