Podcasts by Pelvic PT Rising

Communicating with Patients: The Four Tendencies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wondered how to get more buy-in from patients?  Have patients who just 'don't get it' or who are 'non-compliant?'One of our favorite frameworks comes from Gretchin Rubin, who developed the Four Ten...

Coronavirus Blessings - Thanksgiving 'Sode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

2020 has been a tough year for so many, but we wanted to look back at some of the "Coronavirus Blessings" that many of us also experienced.  We've also talked to many pelvic PTs across the country ...

Case Report: Find the "Real" Onset from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Often we'll have a patient come in and tell us right when their symptoms started.  Sometimes they'll even have an exact date!  But is this really accurate?In this 'sode we dive into how to get to t...

What Are You Taking for Business Con-Ed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We've all invested hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of our lives becoming great clinicians.  But what have we invested in ourselves as business owners?In this 'sode we discuss the four ro...

Anatomy is Evidence! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Part 2 of our series on 'What's the Evidence for That' we discuss how our best evidence for a lot of interventions is Anatomy!Working at the neck to calm the nervous system?  Anatomy.Treating at...

How to Get More Done in Your Week! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether you own your own business or just trying to juggle work, family and life, we could all use the ability to get more done!In this podcast we dive into one of our favorite productivity hacks; ...

What is "Evidence-Based", Really? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"What's the evidence for that?"While we can strive as a profession to be evidence-based, there's major limitations to what we know (and can know).  In physical therapy in general, and especially in...

Dealing with Cancellations and No-Shows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The struggle with how to deal with late cancellations and no-shows is real!In this episode, we dive into practical tips for your cancellation policy and how to reframe your mindset around the issue...

The Non-Negotiable Part of Your Eval from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is your primary goal of an evaluation?How do you get a patient to buy-in and come back?It all comes down to the last ten minutes of your evaluation.  In this episode, we discuss how to close y...

Business Shorty - 10 Tools for Efficiency in Business (and Life!) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today we dive into tactics!  These are some of our favorite tools to save you time and energy in your day - check them out!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a f...

Connecting with your Patient while Maintaining Boundaries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this 'sode we dive into the dangers of over-connecting with patients.We want to establish a great connection, but without straying into the 'friend zone.'How much should you be talking in compar...

Three Biggest Marketing Mistakes Pelvic PTs Make from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In building (and then re-building after Coronavirus) PelvicSanity, we ran into three big marketing mistakes. Once we started working with 1:1 business mentees across the country, we realized it was...

Do you Have a Reset Ritual? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you 'reset' between patients to avoid bringing the energy of your previous patient into your next session?Avoid burnout and provide the highest level of patient care to each patient by devel...

Work Upstream for Business and Patients! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We work all day - for both patients and in business - solving problems.But we rarely take the time to prevent problems before they arise.In this podcast we challenge you clinically, in business and...

Case Report - Sticking with your Patient from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this case report, the patient presented with classic IC-like symptoms.  Pelvic pain, urinary urgency/frequency and painful intercourse.In working with her over the course of several months, we r...

Employer vs Employee Attitude: Bridging the Divide from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want a better relationship with the people you work with?We've been on both sides: the employer and the employee.  It's like a coach and a ref - they're watching the same game but seeing completely...

Do I Have to do Internal to be a Pelvic PT? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this 'sode, we examine the arguments against routinely doing internal with patients who have pelvic floor symptoms and ask what it really means to be a "pelvic PT."Our baseline philosophy is tha...

Enough with the "Lead Gens" Already! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode we dive into 'lead-gens"; what they are, how they work and how most pelvic PTs are making it HARDER to get new patients because of them!For those of you not familiar with this buzzw...

Case Report - Symptom Chasing with Pudendal Pain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this latest case report we work with a woman with genuine pudendal nerve entrapment (extremely rare!) who had been to three other pelvic PTs before seeing us at PelvicSanity.We discuss the chall...

Oh $#!t, I Got a Negative Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you live in fear of your first negative review?  Or maybe you've already had one?We've all been there.How do you react to a negative review?  How can you actually turn it into a positive?And, as...

Episode 50 Celebration and Q&A! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We're so excited to hit 50 'sodes with you guys!In this episode, we pop a bottle of champagne - no, seriously! - and answer some of your fun questions!We talk about our favorite 'sodes so far, what...

Business Shorty - Thinking About Creating an Online Course? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The promise of "passive income."  Being able to reach people beyond your own walls.  The chance to diversify your income.There's a lot of reasons to like the idea of online courses....but are onlin...

Do We Care About The Medical Diagnosis? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I have a patient who has __________......IC.  Endo.  Vulvodynia.  Pudendal Neuralgia.  Vaginismus.  Dyspareunia.  Chronic Prostatitis.Why do all of our patient descriptions start off like this?Do w...

Is Cash PT "Unethical"? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Greedy.  Elitist.  Might be great for California, but could never work in my community.  Unethical.Those in the model love it, but there's a lot of criticism in certain circles about "cash physical...

Would you Send Your Mom To Your Clinic? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Would you send a family member or close friend to your clinic?Over the years, we've had several pelvic PTs and physicians send their family members to us - even if they'd never referred us another ...

The Pelvic PT Fashion Police - What to Wear? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What you wear to work shouldn't matter.  But it does.You'll be judged by your patient before you even open your mouth.We all want to be comfortable and express our own style.  And we should be able...

Part 6 - You're Not the Arbiter of your Patient's Life Choices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do your patient's ever make life choices you disagree with?All.  The.  Time.Does that mean we can't help them get better?Absolutely not.We are not the arbiter of our patient's life choices.  We've ...

Business Shorty - Data Security or HIPAA Concerns? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There seems to be a lot of anxiety around data security, privacy and HIPAA - it's one of the questions we get asked a lot!You can spend hours or days getting sucked into online forums, articles and...

Part 5 - You're Not the Arbiter of your Patient's "Compliance" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever explained away a patient not getting better because they were 'non-compliant' with their home program?We've all been there - it's tempting, but I want us to get the negative, judgment...

Finding "Work-Life Balance" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you find balance?Between work - whether you own your own place or are employed by someone else - and home life.  How to maintain a social life, exercise and take time for everything we know ...

Part 4 - You're Not the Arbiter of Your Patient's "WHY" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever have a patient who wasn't in for the 'right reasons?'  (Yes, a Bachelor reference, y'all!).Maybe a patient who cared more about the appearance of their stomach than about the function of their...

The Two Factors that Predict Business Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What predicts the success of a pelvic PT business?There's a TON of different factors that go into success.  In a recent survey, we looked at the answers provided by more than 130 business owners to...

Part 3 - You're Not the Arbiter of Your Patient's Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever found yourself worried about your patient's time?How much time they are spending each week, how far they are driving?What about how they spend their time at home doing their home program?This ...

Which of the 5 Phases of Business Are You In? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you know what phase of business you're in?(Here's a hint: Most pelvic PT owners owners are stuck in Phase 2.)This is critical to know for your practice.  Your goals, your role and your outcomes ...

Part 2 - You're Not the Arbiter of Your Patient's Finances from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you ever let your own assumptions or hang-ups about money affect your patient care?We aren't the arbiter of our patient's finances!  It's our job to provide our honest clinical opinion.That do...

Part 1 - You're Not the Arbiter of Your Patient's "When" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Think of a patient who wasn't ready to do something.  To come to PT, to take a medication, to commit to their own health.Just because they've committed to coming to physical therapy does not mean t...

Vaginismus Case Report - Form a Patient Partnership from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you putting unrealistic expectations on your patient?  Your patient should never feel like they're "running out of time!"In this episode, we dive into a case report from a patient who contacted...

Don't Get in the Way of Your Patient's Success! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you getting in the way of your patient's success?Despite our best intentions, we do this ALL THE TIME.We need to understand how our own biases, experiences, and attitudes are impacting our pati...

Business Shorty - The 3 Metrics Your Business Needs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

METRICS - If you're familiar with the word, you probably hate it!Metrics is an overused, misunderstood buzzword for measurable things about your business.  What should you be tracking?  What should...

IC Myths Part 3 - How to Talk to your Patient from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Now we've busted the top 8 myths of IC (see episodes 25 and 27 for the first two parts of this series), but how do you actually break these to your patients?  When do you insert yourself, and when ...

Marketing to Physicians....Without Buying Lunch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marketing your services is a huge challenge, whether you run your own place or are part of a larger program.  You have to let others know about what you do and how you can help.Traditionally in the...

Eight Common Myths of IC - Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Part 1 (if you missed it last week, check it out!) we went over the first 4 myths preventing patients from seeing improvement.In this episode, we give you the tools to debunk these myths for you...

Coronavirus Update - Wear Your F'n Mask! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coronavirus updates are back!  This is a wide-ranging discussion, and we hit some important (and some not-so-important) topics.  The title comes from a conversation we had to have with our staff on...

Eight Common Myths of IC - Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you perpetuating any of these IC myths with your patients?There's a ton of misinformation out there about interstitial cystitis (that's why we wrote the book!).  Despite that, many physicians c...

Three Reasons your Website Isn't Converting - Business Shorty! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Feel like you're putting time, effort and money into your marketing, but you aren't getting the calls that you'd like?  You can be doing the best marketing in the world, but if potential patients r...

How to Get Hired from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wondering what an employer is looking for in a job interview and how to impress and get that offer?  Hear about how to have an amazing interview and get the job you want - and for employers, this i...

How to Have a Great Physician Meeting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A question we often get asked in the Huddle is about how to have a good meeting with a physician.  What studies should you bring?  How do you explain pelvic PT?  How do you ask for referrals?In thi...

Physical Therapy or Wellness: Where's the Line? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Controversy Alert!  How do we make the maximum difference for our patients without creating dependency in patients?One of the biggest issues we see in the field is the tendency to discharge patient...

Why We Chose Cash-Based for PelvicSanity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the last episode, we went through an overview of the different types of business structures in pelvic PT - here, we pull back the curtain on why we decided to go cash-based for PelvicSanity.We g...

Let's Talk about Money: How PTs Get Paid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Money is an uncomfortable topic for many of us.  In fact, we may even dread the money conversations with our employers or employees, our significant others and family members, and even splitting th...

Online to In-Person: "Vaginismus" Case Report (Vol 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Part 1 of this case report we discussed the telehealth evaluation of a patient presenting with a vaginismus diagnosis.A few weeks later, we had the opportunity to actually work hands-on with her...

Online to In-Person: Vaginismus Case Report (Vol 1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do we actually do telehealth?  We've spent a lot of time talking about converting patients to telehealth, but we've heard a lot less about how to provide as much value as possible for patients ...

Blessings in Disguise from Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While Coronavirus has obviously been a huge challenge - in so many different ways - we wanted to focus today's episode on the positives that have come out of it.So many of you have let us know you'...

Writing a Book When you Suck at Writing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever struggled to write something - a handout, a blog post, or even a book - for patients?  It can be hard to convey exactly what you want, especially without resorting to jargon or concepts patien...

Coronavirus Update - Recenter Between Patients from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever feel rushed or disoriented between patients, like your spending the first 10 minutes of your appointment catching up?  It's a real challenge, but building specific habits can help you feel con...

Smarter Con-Ed Choices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With so many choices, finding the right con-ed course can be overwhelming.  And for every course you take, it means you can't take something else.  So how do you progress?Do you simply go though a ...

Coronavirus Update - Building Trust with your Patients from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do you build the kind of relationship with your patients that leads them to trust you in uncertain times?  It's no longer a hypothetical question!As we begin seeing patients in-person again, it...

Three Ways to Better Communicate with your Patient from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It is always a challenge to get buy-in and understanding from your patient.  Without these, they are much more likely to drop off your schedule and not see the results they need from physical thera...

Coronavirus Update - Is it Time for a Side Hustle? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Many pelvic PTs aren't happy or comfortable with how their employers have handled this crisis. Starting a side hustle can be a great way to rekindle your passion for the field, add some extra finan...

Case Report - When You're Just Missing One Piece from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We've all had those patients who see significant improvement early on, but then plateau and aren't reaching their full goals.  While there can be many reasons for this, one of them can just be the ...

Coronavirus Update - Preparing to See Patients Again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

All of us will eventually have to confront the challenge of reopening or seeing patients while still dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.  There's a lot of uncertainty about how to best serve our...

When your Patient Says Wrong $#*! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn why the phrase "it's not about you" is so common around the PelvicSanity clinic.  It applies in a lot of areas:When your patient is saying something wrong and you're making a decision on whet...

Coronavirus Update - Reevaluate your Career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special Coronavirus edition of the podcast, we dive into how a crisis like this can be a chance to evaluate your career and life choices.  We're all learning more about ourselves, our famil...

Starting PelvicSanity While Staying Married from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We go over how PelvicSanity started in just five days, the challenges of working in a hospital-based system and an outpatient clinic, and how we've managed to stay married while running a business ...

Making the Decision to Close the Clinic Due to Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Talking about Coronavirus!  Discussing the decision to close the clinic, balancing our obligations to patients, our staff and our community.In this episode, we talk about what we should pivot to du...

Don't let your patient flare YOU from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Welcome to Pelvic PT Rising from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome! An Introduction to the Pelvic PT Rising Podcast

Welcome to Pelvic PT Rising from 2020-04-13T16:00

Welcome to the Pelvic PT Rising podcast!  In this episode we go over:

• How Pelvic PT Rising came to be
• Nicole's journey from running a hospital program to outpatient thera...
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Welcome to Pelvic PT Rising from 2020-04-13T16:00

Welcome to the Pelvic PT Rising podcast!  In this episode we go over:

• How Pelvic PT Rising came to be
• Nicole's journey from running a hospital program to outpatient thera...
  Listen