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Becoming a Great Physical Therapist (PT)
by Ethan Mitchell & Joey Stewart
This podcast is made to inspire Pre-PTs, SPTs, and current Physical Therapists to become the greatest version of themselves physically, mentally, professionally, financially, and spiritually. We interview the physical therapy field's most influential PTs as well as other prominent healthcare professionals to learn invaluable wisdom from their past, so you, our listener, can formulate your own path to greatness in your future.
Episodes
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Ep. 39: Rethinking Rehab (Dr. Shelbie Miller)
This episode, we had the opportunity to interview Shelbie Miller, PT, DPT, SCS! Shelbie works as a sports physical therapist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She is passionate about engaging in productive healthcare conversations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and approaching everything with a...
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Ep. 38: Self Reflection & Clinical Improvement (Dr. Zach Baker)
This episode, we interviewed Dr. Zach Baker, PT, DPT. Zach went into his journey to being a part of Rehab 2 Perform. We also discussed how he has learned to be a mentor and to grow as such. Additionally, we covered how new grad physical therapists can navigate the financial side of being out of...
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Ep. 37: Critical Thinking (Dr. Dylan Carmody)
Dylan is a new grad DPT who is well versed within the strength and conditioning world. Dylan is highly involved within the Clinical Athlete and Level Up Initiative (CALU) community, he serves on the marketing team. Additionally, Dylan is working with Citizen Athletics, a very highly touted group…
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Ep. 36: THE REBRAND
Joey and Ethan discuss what is to come in the future of the "Becoming a Great Physical Therapist" podcast! This show includes: - Life Updates - New Jobs - Continuing Education - Ethan's Running Adventures (Ultra Marathons) Keep Up With Ethan and Joey: @Mr.Kinesiology @jstew.the.spt
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Ep. 35: All things Acute Care with DPT Steph
In this episode, we got to speak with DPT Steph (@dpt.steph on Instragram). She talked about her journey switching from outpatient orthopedics to the acute care setting. She talked about the vast skillset acute care physical therapists have and how they do more than just "walk patients". She...
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Ep. 34: Starting A PT Running Business (Dr. Steve White)
Ep. 34: Starting A PT Running Business (Dr. Steve White) Steve White graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Oklahoma University & is credentialed as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist as well as Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Steve Has been an avid runner since...
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Ep. 33: Strength Training For Runners (Dr. Kate B., CSCS)
Kate Bochnewetch PT, DPT, CSCS is a Western NY based physical therapist and lifelong runner. She graduated from Nazareth College with her Bachelor’s of Science degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Kate is also an RRCA Run Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Level 1...
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Ep. 32: Critical Thinking & Challenging Ideas (Dr. Chris Hughen)
"What are other explanations for why this is occurring?" There are always other potential explanations, and we should be careful to deliver absolute certainty of most explanations. Chris Hughen is recent graduate & Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at San Antonio Health...
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Ep. 31: Movement Optimism (Greg Lehman)
Greg Lehman, a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist as well as an avid skateboarder hops on the show to discuss movement optimism which he defines as recognizing the resiliency of humans. We discuss many movements such as knee valgus, spinal flexion + rotation, &...
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Ep. 30: Level Up In ACL Rehab (Dr. Steph Allen)
Stephanie Allen, PT, DPT, the cofounder of the Level Up Initiative jumps on the podcast to share some of her personal insight to growth as a young clinician and new grad physical therapist. She discusses what she learned during her time as a travel physical therapist and how that has shaped her...
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Ep. 29: First ever APTA CSM!!! (2022)
Joey & Ethan hash out their experiences at this years American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting! The 2022 conference took place in San Antonio at Henry B. Gonzales Convention center. Ethan and Joey discuss the findings from their favorite lectures such as using heart rate...
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Ep. 28: What Is Pain? (Dr. Kendra Nicks)
In this episode, we interviewed Angelo State University’s very own Dr. Kendra Nicks, COMT. We discussed how the brain and pain work together. We also discussed how we as physical therapists can impact the social aspect of the biopsychosocial model and those who are in a low socioeconomic status…
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Ep. 27: Myths of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (Dr. Lindsay Durand)
In this episode, Lindsay discusses the common misconceptions regarding pelvic health physical therapy. We discuss the positive societal implications in regards to increasing access to physical therapy through telehealth as well as open up on how PT is much more powerful than only addressing…
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Ep. 26: PT Students Take On Acute Care Rotation During A Pandemic
In this episode, Joey & Ethan discuss their clinical rotation and what it was like working in the COVID ICU during their first clinical placement.
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Ep. 25: SECRETS of Coaching & Influencing Clients and Patients (Dr. Nick Perugini)
In this episode we discuss the importance of working with athletes before you even graduate PT school, the significance of learning your own superpowers as a student, how to learn from a clinical instructor that has a different philosophy than you, how to build your own coaching style, "selling"...
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Ep. 24: Finding Your Social Media Voice & Building Your Brand (Dr. Dan Ginader)
Dr. Dan Ginader has grown a social media presence close to one million followers across his primary platforms of Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Ginader currently works as a physical therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a former Division 1 baseball player with the goal of using his skills as a PT...
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Ep. 23: The Person Behind the Physical Therapist with Dr. Daniel Flowers, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD
In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Daniel Flowers, PT, DPT, OCS, PhD, who is an assistant professor at LSU-Health Sciences Center and a board certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. His journey started in high school as an active football player and power lifter, who injured his…
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Ep. 22: Why Your Grandma Needs Deadlifts In Her Life (Dr. Cevan Smithson)
We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Cevan Smithson! He discussed his interest in exercise, with a BS in exercise science from Angelo State University. After working in the oil field, he returned to ASU, but this time for physical therapy school. He explains the benefits of resistance…
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Ep. 21: Run A Backyard Ultra, Ask Better Questions, Become A Better Listener (Dalton Laino)
This episode is all about being a better communicator sprinkled in with talks on training! Dalton Laino is a physiotherapist, podcaster, and business owner near Ontario, Canada! Dalton is a firm believer that humans have the capacity to make the world a better place one kind interaction at a…
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Ep. 20: PT World Wide! With Dr. Whitney Gibson, PT, DPT
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Whitney Gibson, PT, DPT! We discussed the ins and outs of travel physical therapy. Her journey started with her time in a long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and her experiences with wound care there. She also talked about moving from…
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Ep. 19: Joey & Ethan Recap Year One of PT School
Did not prepare anything for this episode - just Ethan and Joey having a genuine conversation about life, liberty and the pursuit of the DPT! Enjoy!
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Ep. 18: Changing the Healthcare Landscape with Communication and Critical Thinking (Dr. Zak Gabor)
Dr. Zak Gabor is a 2015 graduate from Ithaca College where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Zak is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) While in school, Zak was able to both serve as a Teaching Assistant for multiple courses, as well as personal trainer at the...
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Ep. 17: Things You Didn't Know About Neuro PT (Dr. Laura Wilson PT, DPT, NCS)
In this episode, Ethan and Joey interview Angelo State's very own neuro professor, Dr. Laura Wilson who is a board certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. She talks about the things that keep her going, including faith, family, and her being a foster parent. Dr. Wilson's journey started as an...
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Ep 16: The One Where We Interview Each Other
Joey and Ethan interview each other and ask some serious, but mainly goofy questions. Are birds actually surveillance cameras sent out by the government? Does our roommate listen to this podcast? What weird things does Joey do? Listen to the episode to find out the answers to those questions and...
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Ep. 15: Building Habits of Productivity and Side Hustles That Matter (Dr. Victor Garcia)
Victor Garcia, PT, DPT, CSCS is a co-founder of Leading PT LLC and is one of Ethan's greatest mentors! Victor recently graduated from Florida International University DPT program. While in school, Victor participated in internships, received certifications, and learned business/marketing and how…
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Ep. 14: The Robust Runner (Dr. Dan D'Egidio)
Dr. Dan D'Egidio reveals his brand new business (The Robust Runner) geared to helping runners stay consistent and injury free over the long term. Dr. D'Egidio shares where his passion for running started as well as his non-traditional route to physical therapy school. Many gold nuggets about...
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Ep. 13: Empowering Women With Weights (Dr. Nisha Meyer)
Dr. Nisha Meyer shares her story of how she delved into the performance therapy world as well as ways she has put herself outside of her comfort zone to step up and take leadership positions. She also discusses common barriers that women face when looking to start a weight lifting regimen and...
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Ep. 12: The Power of Words (Dr. Sam Spinelli)
On this Episode, Joey and Ethan interview renowned strength coach and physical therapist, Dr. Sam Spinelli! This episode touches on things Dr. Spinelli has changed his mind about, his philosophy on training/rehab, as well as the power words hold in helping and even hurting patients. This episode…
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Ep. 11: The Concierge PT W/ Dr. E (Audio Fixed)
Dr. Emmanuel Fasanya, PT, DPT, CSOMT details us through his motivating journey to physical therapy school at TWU, after several face to face meetings with PT advisors and fighting a lower GPA. Also known as "My Concierge PT", he details his road to entrepreneurship, starting with his residency at...
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Ep. 10 The Throwing Athlete & Manual Therapy (Dr. Trey Martin)
Dr. Trey Martin received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University in 2019. Before this, Trey played college baseball at Trevecca University before eventually graduating from Tennessee Tech in 2016. Trey grew up in Clarksville, Tennessee. He has worked with…
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Ep. 09: America's Leading Sports Nutritionist (Marie Spano)
Marie A. Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, is one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists. She is the consulting major league sports nutritionist for the Atlanta Braves (2017 – current). Spano was the sports dietitian for the Atlanta Falcons (2017 – 2020), Atlanta Hawks (2009 – 2020), Atlanta…
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Ep. 08: Power of Social Media & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) In Physical Therapy (Dr. Yusra Iftikhar)
Ethan and Joey spoke with Dr. Yusra Iftikhar, PT, DPT, her upbringing starting off as a pre-med sutdent before making the jump into physical therapy while at Duke. Yusra also discussed her time in APTA as the Student Assembly Board Director of Communications, starting with her interest in...
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Ep. 07: Leading PT & Starting A PT Business (Dr. Jose Martinez)
In this episode, we talked with Dr. Jose Martinez, PT, DPT, CSCS about his multiple ventures, including his podcast "Leading PT" and his newly opened practice in Miami, Martinez Physical Therapy. We dove into his upbringing in sports and journey as a Pre-PT. He discussed his desire to built a...
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Ep. 06: Feeling Buried, But Being Planted (Joe Rinaldi, PT, DPT)
On this episode, Dr. Joe Rinaldi Pt, DPT (@joerinaldi.dpt on Instagram) takes us through his incredible lifelong journey, as well as his approach to his career, never-ending drive, and the people who have influenced him along the way! Joe is known as the guy who wakes up really early and stays...
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Ep. 05: How does a PT student operate?
On this Episode, Joey and Ethan recap the previous episodes and the most valuable takeaways from those episodes. Joey and Ethan also dove into a day in their lives as two very different PT students with different work/lifestyles. Lastly, Joey and Ethan looked ahead regarding future episodes and...
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Ep. 04: Finding Your Dream Job (Dr. Kristine Sweezey)
On this episode, Dr. Kristine Sweezey (@bridgethegap_DPT) takes us through her journey to finding her dream job at Healthy Baller! This is a world renowned physical therapy clinic with some of the biggest names in physical therapy working there (Wesley Wang and Teddy Willsey). Kristine shares her...
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Ep. 03: All You Need Is One (Dr. Bryan Barker)
In this episode, Dr. Bryan Barker, PT, DPT, OCS shares his incredible story of physical therapy school acceptance and his fiery passion for the field of physical therapy. He received his DPT in 2014 from Angelo State University. Bryan completed an orthopedic residency through the American…
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Ep. 02: Healthy Living & Student Success (Dr. Lee Atkins)
On our first interview episode, we learn from our professor Dr. Lee Atkins who shares how the most successful SPTs operate and find a healthy balance of exercise, social life and studying during PT school to prevent burn out and sustain productivity. He also talks about the path of getting into...
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Ep 01: Origin of Greatness
Thank you guys for listening to the first episode of The Profession's Greatest Physical Therapists: Their Past Our Future Podcast! We are happy to share our stories as well as our inspiration to start this podcast. We are excited to connect with you on social media! You can find Ethan on…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is made to inspire Pre-PTs, SPTs, and current Physical Therapists to become the greatest version of themselves physically, mentally, professionally, financially, and spiritually. We interview the physical therapy field's most influential PTs as well as other prominent healthcare professionals to learn invaluable wisdom from their past, so you, our listener, can formulate your own path to greatness in your future.
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Ethan Mitchell & Joey Stewart
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