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SnackBreak | Physical Therapy
by John Schaefer
On this podcast, host John Schaefer, PT, DPT, CSCS serves up easily digestible interviews with physical therapists, fitness professionals, and health and wellness experts who have disrupted the industry and/or taken non-traditional routes to practice. Topics covered range from student mentorship and self-improvement to clinical pearls and tips on niche practice development. In short, this show provides mentorship, motivation, and movement expertise!
Episodes
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Ep. 038: The Parable of The Unicorn
On Ep. 038, John covers the parable of the unicorn, an antidote for chasing what we think we want/need out of life. He applies this to the field of physical therapy both with patient care, as well as through the eyes of a clinician looking to maximize their skillset and expertise.
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Ep. 037 Clinical Concepts: To Image or Not To Image? Primary Care Management of Fractures
On this episode, John cover's the ankle, knee, and neck CPGs to help you better understand when imaging is appropriate to order. As a primary care provider, its super important to understand how to manage these acute injuries and decide when to escalate to further care, as well as imaging.
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Ep. 036: Clinical Concepts: Utilizing The Shoulder CPG
On Episode 36, John breaks down the 2013 Shoulder CPG and discusses its usage in differentially diagnosing and treating the shoulder, as well as how to use the low/mod/high irritability guidelines within the paper to improve your ability to properly dose exercises for your patients.
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Ep. 035 Clinical Concepts: Headaches
In this episode, John breaks down the most common types of headaches, how to identify them, and general treatment options. He provides demographics to watch out for, as well as most common presentations.
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Ep. 034 Finding Your Sustainable Pace Within The Field of PT
Sustainable Pace is a phrase often pushed within the business world, focusing on being appropriately aggressive in working towards a goal. The term is fairly new to me and I found there to be good carry over into the world of physical therapy. Whether it is pursuing CEUs, weekend outreach…
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Ep. 033 Knowing and Building Your Value As A Physical Therapist
On this episode, John discusses your value as a physical therapist and the all too present disconnect of skillset and compensation. He discusses experiences in PT school and clinical rotations where he was told PT was not lucrative or not the place to make money. He discusses the value of…
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Ep. 032: Fast Track To Pattern Recognition
On this episode, John details some key points and strategies that can help you start to improve your pattern recognition skills today. He covers an example of his table exam flow and things he is thinking about and looking for. (Establishing an exam flow has been one of the most impactful changes...
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Ep. 031 CSM 2023 Recap
On Ep. 31 John Recaps CSM 2023 in San Diego. He covers the sessions he attended, the experiences he had, the happy hours he hit, and his big takeaways from attending. Enjoy!
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Ep. 030 Gamify Your Goals
On this episode, John talks about some of the methods he's started to use to track progress and make pursuing goals more interesting. He covers how to incorporate wearable tech into this process as well. These strategies can be applied for training, professional endeavors, and personal life. Enjoy!
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Ep. 029 Combatting Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, John tackles the ever present topic of imposter syndrome. He covers what it is, why we feel it, his experiences with it, and how to combat it. Great episode for anyone looking to build confidence in themself and their current direction.
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Ep. 028 Ultra Marathons with Ethan Mitchell
Ethan Mitchell is an ultramarathoner, running coach, & 3rd year physical therapy student at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. Additionally, he is the author of 7 Secrets to Establish Your Physical Therapy Brand. He plans on residing in Dallas, Texas area when he graduates physical...
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Ep. 027 Simplifying Your Treatment Approach | 5 Lessons From 500 Hours of Mentorship
On Ep. 027, John discusses 5 of the biggest lessons he has learned over the past 8 months through a combined 500+ hours of direct and indirect mentorship in strength and conditioning and orthopedic physical therapy. These principles have helped him get out of his head, provide a high level of…
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Ep. 026 Joyce Ai (@thephysioraver)
On Episode 26, John interviews Joyce Ai, The Raving Physio Joyce is currently a physical therapist working in the outpatient orthopedic setting in Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of Southern California last may and is currently undergoing orthopedic residency training. She is...
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Ep. 025: Leveraging Open Source AI As A Healthcare Worker (Case Studies/Examples)
In Episode 25, John covers the impact of artificial intelligence on the field of physical therapy and healthcare as a whole. He provides examples in real time of how to use language based open source AI services like ChatGPT and Jasper to simplify your life and leverage your time. He also…
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Ep. 024 Dr. John Kahl (Sports PT, Online Entrepreneurship, ACL Rehab, + More!)
On this episode of the show, Dr. John Kahl discusses the current landscape of Sports PT, mentorship in PT, creating an online training platform, expanding your skillset, ACL tips + tricks, and his brand new mentorship platform the All things Sports Discord Channel. John is a double graduate of...
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Ep. 023: 2022, A Year In Review
On Ep. 023, John discusses trials, tribulations, and lessons learned over the course of the past year. From failing boards, breaking his arm, considering leaving the profession to interning at Champion PT, getting accepted into an orthopedic residency, and moving forward with development of...
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Ep. 022: Julie Burrill (900 days of Gratitude, Landing a Job in Sports PT, Starting a Podcast, + More!)
On this episode of the show, John interviews Julie Burrill. Julie is a 2022 graduate of the University of Scranton where she played field hockey for 4 years. She is the host of the GoalSetMindset Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to bringing the latest fitness, wellness, and mindset advice to...
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Ep. 021: 12 Days of Christmas
On this episode, John shares and breaks down 12 resources that he believes have played the biggest role in shaping his current ideology as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. These resources include PTs within the world of chronic pain, sport science, strength and conditioning, entrepreneurship,...
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Ep. 020: Dr. Yonas Tekeste, PT, DPT, CSCS (Travel Healthcare Real Estate Investor)
On Episode #020, John interviews Dr. Yonas Tekeste, who is a traveling Physical Therapist focused on leading the charge in healthcare real estate investing during and in between assignments. He offers insight into getting started, networking beyond the profession, and tips for working in…
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(AudioBook) THE RESIDENCY PLAYBOOK: A Step By Step Guide To Mastering the RF-PTCAS and Securing A Spot in Your Dream Physical Therapy Residency
THE RESIDENCY PLAYBOOK: A Step By Step Guide To Mastering the RF-PTCAS and Securing A Spot in Your Dream Physical Therapy Residency Written By John Schaefer, PT, DPT, CSCS. This book was written over the course of a year as John applied and was successfully admitted to an orthopedic physical...
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Ep. 018: Dr. Andre Benzer (Corporate PT in NYC, Ergonomics, and More!)
On this episode of Snackbreak, we interview Dr. Andre Benzer, who is a physical therapist in New York City working within the coorporate wellness space. He provides insight into ergonomics, breaking into this niche space, as well as some other less familiar opportunities within the field of...
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Ep. 017: "So I Failed the NPTE, Now What?" (Strategies for coping, Rebuilding your confidence, etc.)
On SnackBreak Episode #017, John opens up about failing the NPTE with a 591 (just 3 questions shy of passing!), coping with the fallout, the 3 months between attempts, and what led to his success and passing score the second time around. This is the perfect episode for anyone feeling lost…
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Ep. 016: "The Accident" (Story of My First Gravel Cycling Event*, Non-Displaced Radial Head Fx, Recovery, Understanding Protocols, Bone Healing Timeline)
On SnackBreak Episode #16, John discusses his first-ever competitive gravel cycling race*. He goes on to recap his performance in the event, what led to the injury, the actual injury sustained, and the recovery process that followed from the ER to primary care follow-up to ortho consult and...
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Ep. 015: Dr. Brian Schwabe (Working with Pro Athletes, Starting The Student Physical Therapist, Entrepreneurship In PT)
On Ep. #015, Dr. Brian Schwabe discusses his road to success within the niche area of high performance sports PT. He discusses sports residency training, business ventures including the student physical therapist website, aquiring consulting opportunities, and practice in the private sector…
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Ep. 014: What vs. Why of Interventions, Training Novice Clients, Rehab to Performance Spectrum
On Snackbreak Ep. #14 (Summer Short #1), John discusses key points from his first two weeks as a strength and conditioning intern including the importance of understanding the why behind exercises, how to approach coaching novice/youth clients day 1, and briefly touches on the rehab to…
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Ep. 013: Alexis Maxence Leveille @nobullshitphysio
On SnackBreak Episode #013, special guest Alexis Maxence Leveille (@NoBullshitPhysio) discusses the current landscape of research within the field of movement science and how he is tackling misinformation one meme at a time. He provides easy tips for appraising research, understanding how to tag...
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Ep. 012: Reflecting on PT School: My 5 Big Takeaways
SnackBreak Episode #012 is my FIRST SOLO EPISODE! Woohoo. The purpose of these solo episodes is going to be to provide more insight into my experience within the field of PT, topics that interest me or I think are important, etc. On this first solo episode, I reflect on my five major takeaways…
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Ep. 011: Dr. Aaron Lebauer (CashPT, PT Consulting, Coorporate Wellness, and Entrepreneurship)
SnackBreak Ep. #011 With Guest Aaron Lebauer of TheCashPT Blueprint, CashPT Lunch Hour Podcast, and more. In this episode, we discuss cash-based practice, how to succeed in writing a book, physical therapy consulting, and getting a foot in the door with corporate wellness. Aaron wears many hats…
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Ep. 010: Movers and Mentors With Dr. Tim Reynolds and Dr. Bryan Guski
SnackBreak Ep. #010 features Dr. Tim Reynolds, PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Bryan Guski, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, the authors of Movers and Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories. This conversation covered the contents of the book, the systematic process of writing a book, Tim's...
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Ep. 009: George Tate, PT, DPT, TPI (PT for Golf)
SnackBreak Ep. #009 with guest Dr. George Tate, PT, DPT, TPI (@drgeorgetate). We discussed the Titleist Performance Institute Certification, his journey in transforming his passion for golf into a sports medicine career with a focus on golfers, and his special recipe for protein balls! #ortho...
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Ep. 008: Jah Washington, 2020 Men's Health Next Top Trainer
Guest Jah Washington (@jah_holla) discusses his journey from finance to the world of personal training, building community through fitness in Harlem, and provides insight into some of the greatest joys and challenges of training a large volume of clients! #health #wellness #orthosnacks…
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Ep. 007: Tommy Mandala, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS of ALLinACL
Guest Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS (@all_in_acl) discusses residency training, finding his niche, the current state of ACL rehab, and more! #acl #physicaltherapy #aclrehab #dpt #ptstudent #dptstudent #dptmentors #dptmentor #snackbreak #orthopedic #orthosnacks #physicaltherapystudent
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Ep. 006: Dr. William Hunt, PT, DPT, and Anatomy Professor @ Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia
SnackBreak Ep. #006 features special guest Dr. Will Hunt, PT, DPT (@alliedanatomy) all the way from Sydney, Australia. We cover topics ranging from his experiences as a gross anatomy instructor fresh after graduation, on-site workplace physical therapy, and trends in physical therapy across...
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Ep. 005: DPT Steph
Guest @dpt.steph shares insights into the acute care world during the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating the field of PT as a new grad (ie. salary negotiation, job selection, etc.), and her recent rise on social media!
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Ep. 004: Stephanie Seheult PT, DPT, United States Equestrian Contracted
Guest Stephanie Seheult, PT, DPT ( @rideadvanced ) discusses her role in treating equestrians (1 of 5 full-time USEF certified physios), finding your niche, and provides insight into perseverance in a unique subsetting of physical therapy!
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Ep. 003: Adele Smener, PT, DPT, CSCS of ThePrehabGuys
SnackBreak Ep. #003 Guest Adelle Smener, PT, DPT, CSCS (@notyourbasicpt) of @prehabpt discusses creating her dream job, keeping work exciting, advice for new grads, and will fill your grocery list for next week with some recommendations throughout the show 😂
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Ep. 002 With Matt Casturo of TheMovementSystem
Guest Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS (@themovementsystem) talks about the CSCS exam, building an online brand, and offers some perspective on how to approach daily life! #cscs #cscsexam #physicaltherapyschool #ptschool #fitness #health #physio #DPT #SPT #exercisescience #physiotherapy #studentpt
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Ep. 001: Dr. Spencer Lalk, PT, DPT (Travel PT, Influencer Grandma's, Finance)
On this episode of SnackBreak with Dr. Spencer Lalk ( @lalkhealth ) we talk Travel PT, influencer grandmas, and how to approach different obstacles when practicing PT in different parts of the world! #travelpt #physicaltherapy #PTstudent #DPT #orthopedics #health #physio #physiotherapy
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On this podcast, host John Schaefer, PT, DPT, CSCS serves up easily digestible interviews with physical therapists, fitness professionals, and health and wellness experts who have disrupted the industry and/or taken non-traditional routes to practice. Topics covered range from student mentorship and self-improvement to clinical pearls and tips on niche practice development. In short, this show provides mentorship, motivation, and movement expertise!
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John Schaefer
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On this podcast, host John Schaefer, PT, DPT, CSCS serves up easily digestible interviews with physical therapists, fitness professionals, and health and wellness experts who have disrupted the industry and/or taken non-traditional routes to practice. Topics covered range from student mentorship...
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