The Physical Therapy Quest

In the episode we welcome Dr. James McAfee. He is the creator of SnapSPT and has been heavily involved in the APTA as a student. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to DPT education and how to excel as a student.

Here are a few of our thoughts on mentorship these days. We believe in mentors and plan on finding our own. We want to challenge everyone to get the most out of these relationships.

Hear from an experienced traveler on why they chose to be a traveling physical therapist. Broaden your experiences through traveling as a physical therapist to help you find your passion. Have the ability to choose your own adventure!

Dr. Paul Lonnemann explains how he approaches patients with chronic low back pain based on his experiences. He gives us several things we must recognize with our patient interactions and goes on to describe how he addresses particular patient situations. Enjoy!    

Eugene Tsozik, The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist, discusses how he addresses rehab and injury prevention in the world of Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, strength training and MMA. Physical therapy is an art form because we are all different.

Physical therapy can play an important role in concussion care. With appropriate training, licensed physical therapists can utilize their skill set to effectively manage concussion injuries. Dr. Cameron Marshall, Complete Concussion Management, joins PTQ.

Richard and I talk about how to have positive clinical interactions with instructors and other health care professionals. Let us know if our advice helps you get the most out of your clinical experience.

Learn about the first steps towards attaining a NCS and what that process looks like. Dr. Elizabeth Ulanowski and Shelby Schroeder share great information about programs, mentorship and experiences that gave them the skills they needed.

On the Quest this week, Dr. Brandon Fowler is our guide through the complexities of a PT eval. Be able to accept a challenge, know that you're not perfect, and do the best that you can.

At the end of most episodes we ask our guests a couple questions to gather some of their views of the profession. What is Physical Therapy and who is someone that can potentially benefit from it? Hear some prospective from inside the profession.

Richard Eatinger joins me on the show to discuss our clinical rotation in the acute care setting. We both thought this setting wasn't going to be for us but it turns out that we both really enjoy it!

Dr. Beth Ennis joins us to share her opinions on things to consider when preparing for the NPTE Board Exam. After teaching and watching hundreds of students prepare, she has a fair amount of experience backing the opinions she presents.

Anna is a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist; her business focuses on bridging the gap between physical therapy and fitness. She looks to bring as much specialized care to people as possible. The gap between physical therapy finishing and returning to sport or returning to fitness is an area that's missing.

Rate My Cl is a website made by students for students that allows you to find and rate your clinical instructor. It's a protected site where healthcare students can safely and anonymously add, rate, and input helpful tips for their fellow colleagues.

Greg Todd, creator of Smart Success PT Academy, shares the path that drove him to create SSPT and why it's important to know your value as well as what makes you the most valuable. Make sure you're in an environment that will allow you to win.

"Be grateful for your experiences because you would be surprised how much you could learn about yourself". "Not only should you talk with confidence on your next rotation but you should also carry yourself with confidence".

If you're just starting the process of applying to physical therapy school or in the middle of your DPT education, you need to check out the Pre PT Grind. These guys provide some great resources and an awesome community to help you through the process.

Jasmine Marcus talks about her background as a journalist and how she is using her love for writing to share her experiences. Jasmine gives great advice in several different areas of physical therapy. Don't miss out on what she is sharing!

"The most powerful thing we can give our patients is information and education. Be aware of your bias and indicate your conflict of interest."