Podcasts by New PTs On the Block

New PTs On the Block

New PTs on the Block is a physical therapy podcast intended to help student physical therapists and new clinicians side step common pitfalls encountered when starting out as a new PT...on the block.

Please contact us with feedback or suggestions for future episodes at newptsontheblock@gmail.com

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Strength and Conditioning with Mike Niklos from 2022-03-16T03:49:38

In this episode, we talk with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Niklos regarding his role as a strength and conditioning coach, the importance of stress moderation when working with clients, ...

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CSM San Antonio Day 2 from 2022-02-06T04:51:59

Join Alex, Gino, and Tommaso as they discuss Day 2 lectures from this year's Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio

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CSM San Antonio Day 1 from 2022-02-05T01:28:50

In this episode, Alex, Gino, and Tommaso break down Day 1 lectures at this year's Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio.

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All Things ACL-R with Dr. Eric Chehab, MD from 2022-01-24T04:52:34

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eric Chehab, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, to discuss considerations for ACL repair and the complexity of ACL rehabilitati...

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Stop Being Uptight About Being Upright from 2021-12-14T06:08:58

In this episode, Alex, Gino, and Tommaso discuss the history surrounding "good posture" and how outdated social narratives have impacted the current information in academia and healthcare. ...

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Pelvic Health with Elizabeth Marquez, PT, DPT, CAPP-Pelvic from 2021-08-23T01:30:36

Pelvic Health may sound scary and out of many clinicians' comfort zones, and that’s because it is. While very few newly minted PTs commit to this niche, we all can play a role in the management ...

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Live Q&A with California State University Long Beach from 2021-05-01T04:47:54

In this episode, we are interviewed by Levi Renninger, SPT, and the rest of his Doctor of Physical therapy class regarding navigating life as a new grad.

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Modalities? How bout' No-dalities?! from 2021-03-21T16:59:55

Deciding which type of intervention to use with a patient can be difficult, especially when a patient's pain levels are high and motivation for movement is low. Clinicians often fall victim to u...

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All Things Student Loans and Finances with Joseph Reinke, CFA from 2020-12-07T03:22:29

Student loan debt is something most healthcare providers will have upon graduating, with the current total in the United States equaling $1.56 trillion. When compounded with credit card debt, sa...

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Bias and Heuristics in Clinical Practice with Dr. Zachary Walston PT, DPT, OCS from 2020-11-10T06:36:16

Heuristics are mental shortcuts used to make quick decisions and/or provide an acceptable solution in complex or difficult situations. While heuristics are very useful in the clinical setting, t...

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Residency and Fellowship Training with Dr. Kyle Feldman PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT from 2020-10-05T03:18:59

To pursue a residency and/or fellowship program post graduation is a decision many new clinicians are often on the fence about. While completing one of these programs turns you into a superior c...

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Motivational Interviewing with Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley from 2020-09-09T03:39:21

Changing a behavior is hard. Eliciting a behavior change in someone else is even harder. As healthcare providers, we know this all too well, as this is what we attempt to do with our patients ev...

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Communication is Key with Janet Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-07-29T07:00

Language is a powerful tool that can have profound and lasting effects on a person's attitudes and beliefs. While this has been well established in the literature, physicians, therapists, and ot...

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L-O-A-D-I-N-G: Find Out What It Means to Me (Us) from 2020-05-27T08:42:01

Poor exercise selection and underloading our patients are some of the biggest shortcomings of our profession. In this episode, we discuss how to overcome these challenges, ensure improvements in mu...

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Implications of COVID-19 on Physical Therapy with Dr. Rich Severin from 2020-04-27T21:56:24

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rich Severin discussing general pathophysiology of COVID-19, impact of comorbidities, importance of physical therapy in properly managing patients post ICU ...

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Telehealth, Business, and Baby Shark with Dr. Frank Benedetto from 2020-04-06T18:43:18

In this episode of New PTs On the Block, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Frank Benedetto PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, Pn-1, TPI-1, FMSC, PES as a guest. We discuss navigating teletherapy from both ...

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Manual Therapy Isn't Mandatory Therapy from 2020-03-26T06:09:24

Manual therapy is an intervention that has played an integral role in treatment sessions since the beginning of time. However, recent research suggests this fan favorite intervention may not be ...

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Does the Diagnosis Matter? from 2020-03-26T05:59:47

“The diagnosis doesn’t matter.” A phrase most clinicians have heard over and over. However, if this holds true, why is diagnosing a patient often the main focus of our education and initial eval...

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What to Look for When Looking for Your First Job from 2020-03-26T05:57:09

In our first official episode of New PTs On the Block, we discuss the interview process, negotiating salary, and key things to consider when trying to land your first job as a big, bad physical ...

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Introductory Episode from 2020-03-26T01:00

In this introductory episode of New PTs on the Block, Dr. Tommaso Collela, Dr. Alexander Nelson and Dr. Gino Tobar provide listeners with a brief description of their background, the intent of t...

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