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, and strategies to bridge the gap between physical

CSM San Antonio Day 2

Feb 6th, 2022 32m 1s

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

CSM San Antonio Day 1

Feb 5th, 2022 28m 54s

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

All Things ACL-R with Dr. Eric Chehab, MD

Jan 24th, 2022 1h

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 rehabilitation.

Stop Being Uptight About Being Upright

Dec 14th, 2021 53m 37s

In this episode, Alex, Gino, and Tommaso discuss the history surrounding "good posture" and how outdated social narratives have impacted the current information in academia and healthcare.

Pelvic Health with Elizabeth Marquez, PT, DPT, CAPP-Pelvic

Aug 23rd, 2021 1h 7m

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 and treatment of this specific group of structures

Live Q&A with California State University Long Beach

May 1st, 2021 1h 12m

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.

Modalities? How bout' No-dalities?!

Mar 21st, 2021 1h 1m

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 utilizing passive modalities first instead of initi

All Things Student Loans and Finances with Joseph Reinke, CFA

Dec 7th, 2020 1h 20m

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, saving for a house, and the cost of living, developi

Bias and Heuristics in Clinical Practice with Dr. Zachary Walston PT, DPT, OCS

Nov 10th, 2020 1h

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, they can often lead to prescribing sub-optimal inte

Residency and Fellowship Training with Dr. Kyle Feldman PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Oct 5th, 2020 57m 54s

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 clinician, it requires a lot of time, effort, and m

Motivational Interviewing with Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley

Sep 9th, 2020 1h 17m

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 every day. If only there was an approach that could

Communication is Key with Janet Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP

Jul 29th, 2020 1h 2m

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 other healthcare providers continue to bombard their

L-O-A-D-I-N-G: Find Out What It Means to Me (Us)

May 27th, 2020 1h

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 muscular performance, and our growth with exercis

Implications of COVID-19 on Physical Therapy with Dr. Rich Severin

Apr 27th, 2020 1h 6m

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 stay, and what techniques to use to safely and eff

Telehealth, Business, and Baby Shark with Dr. Frank Benedetto

Apr 6th, 2020 42m 59s

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 a healthcare and business perspective, as well as

Manual Therapy Isn't Mandatory Therapy

Mar 26th, 2020 49m 35s

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 as important as once thought when establishing a p

Does the Diagnosis Matter?

Mar 26th, 2020 29m 53s

“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 evaluation? Join Alex, Gino, and Tommaso as they discu

What to Look for When Looking for Your First Job

Mar 26th, 2020 19m 49s

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 therapist!Stock media provided by SunWoodSymphon

Introductory Episode

Mar 26th, 2020 5m 38s

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 this podcast, and what to look forward to in future

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