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Untold Physio Stories

Untold Physio Stories

By Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT

Candid stories on interesting cases, failures, and successes from the Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy and Rehab World. With hosts Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT and Dr. Andrew Rothschild, DPT, FAAOMPT.
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Just Screen the Spine Already

Untold Physio StoriesMay 30, 2023

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12:13
Just Screen the Spine Already

Just Screen the Spine Already

For this episode, Erson talks about a recent case of marathon runner diagnosed with a grade 1 hamstring strain. It was an insidious onset after wearing orthotics for forefoot overpronation. Ever see anything similar in your practice? Do you screen the spine on every extremity patient?

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May 30, 202312:13
One Case Changes a Career

One Case Changes a Career

Sometimes a point in your career is reached where you just want something different. Other times, a particular case can ignite that spark or drive to make the change. Today, we're joined by Dr. Ryan Martin, who is making waves currently in the MSK Ultrasound world. You can follow him on LinkedIn here. Ryan gives his origin story and how he got where is today, a leader in the field of MSK Ultrasound and advocate for PTs.


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May 22, 202311:39
Cervical Retraction for Bilateral Complaints

Cervical Retraction for Bilateral Complaints

In this episode, Erson is joined by Dr. Malik Parker. He happened to stumble upon some quick fixes for bilateral thumb issues. Have you ever seen something like this in your practice?


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May 15, 202310:32
High Anxiety for Provider and Patient Over Open Lock TMJ

High Anxiety for Provider and Patient Over Open Lock TMJ

In this episode, Erson is joined by Dr. Hannah Cox who recently attended one of his live TMJ Seminars. Upon leaving, she felt prepared to take on the TMJ world! Until that is two days later, she had a patient with high fear avoidance and complaints of open lock TMJ, headaches and neck issues. Luckily, Erson was able to instill her confidence over an online mentoring session and all worked out great over 3 sessions only!


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May 08, 202312:45
A Tough Lumbar Lateral Shift Part 2

A Tough Lumbar Lateral Shift Part 2

Erson follows up with the difficult lumbar lateral shift patient from this episode a few weeks back. As in the past, he's doing much better and this time Erson takes care not to flare him up! Interestingly enough using the Activforce 2 handheld dynamometer reveals some significant hip and trunk rotation strength percentage differences that could be key to better prevention.


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May 01, 202308:41
The Missing Link in PT Marketing

The Missing Link in PT Marketing

For this episode, we're joined by guest Dr. Derek Nielsen of The New Age PT. His story is how he went from a being a successful Cash Based PT clinic owner to helping PTs market their practices.


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Apr 24, 202312:00
Leaving Well Enough Alone - a Tough Lumbar Lateral Shift
Apr 18, 202310:21
Motivating the Unmotivated

Motivating the Unmotivated

It's Andrew's turn to answer the difficult question asked by a listener, "How do you motivate the slow or non-responder unmotivated patient?" Sometimes the answer isn't easy. It is better to be a realist in these cases, and not always think you may be missing something.


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Apr 10, 202309:28
Please Take Your Fracture and Get to the ED

Please Take Your Fracture and Get to the ED

We’re joined by Dr. Rebekah Griffith, a PT working in the ED of a major hospital. She has an unusual story about the importance of having PT in the ED. You can get her amazing new book here on amazon. I have it and it's an amazing read that may just change your career if you're looking for something different in PT!


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Check out EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual https://edgemobilitysystem.com


Curv Health - Start your own Virtual Clinic Side Hustle for FREE! Create your profile in 3 minutes, set your rates, and Curv will handle the rest! From scheduling to payments, messaging, charting, and a full exercise library that allow for patient/clinician tracking, it's never been easier! Click to join Dr. E's new Virtual Clinic Collective to help promote best online practices.


Apr 03, 202310:03
Why Specialists Must First Be Generalists

Why Specialists Must First Be Generalists

This episode, Dr. E is joined by Dr. Katie O'Bright of Redefined Health Education. Katie shares her story and how she came to realize the importance of PT Primary Care. Get Katie's amazing new Primary Care PT course here. Use promo code PCPTpresale to get $50 off until April 7th! Sale has been extended! I'm psyched for this course and you should be too!


Check out primary care PT and imaging CEU courses at https://learn.redefinehealthed.com/ Connect with Dr. Katie O'Bright @redefinehealthed on Linkedin, Instagram & Facebook and @redefineconed on Twitter Join the APTA Primary Care Special Interest Group for exclusive resources and networking. Go to your APTA profile and add "APTA federal" to your chapters for just $25. Then go to https://aptafederal.org/primary-care/ and click "Join SIG here!" Mark your calendar for the first annual Primary Care PT Summit & Think Tank at Baylor University in Waco, TX - Sept 30, 2023. 7.5 CEUs will be offered! Registration links coming soon!

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Helix Pain Creams - I use Helix Creams in my practice and patients love them! Perfect in combination with joint mobs, IASTM and soft tissue work. Get your sample and start an additional revenue stream for your practice. Click here to get started

Check out EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual 

Curv Health - Start your own Virtual Clinic Side Hustle for FREE! Create your profile in 3 minutes, set your rates, and Curv will handle the rest! From scheduling to payments, messaging, charting, and a full exercise library that allow for patient/clinician tracking, it's never been easier! Click to join Dr. E's new Virtual Clinic Collective to help promote best online practices. 


Mar 27, 202323:08
Emergency Referral Lessons

Emergency Referral Lessons

Erson is joined by one of the OG PT Influencers, Dr. Zac Cupples. Zac and Erson go way back! Back when people read things called blogs. Zac has two great stories about the assumptions you make when you refer someone. Even with explicit instructions on what to say, a lot of things get missed, miscommunication happens. You need to follow up, especially if they are emergency referrals! We hope you learned something valuable should you have to do the same, chances you will! You can find all of Zac's courses and work on his site.

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Check out EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual

Curv Health - Start your own Virtual Clinic Side Hustle for FREE! Create your profile in 3 minutes, set your rates, and Curv will handle the rest! From scheduling to payments, messaging, charting, and a full exercise library that allow for patient/clinician tracking, it's never been easier! Click to join Dr. E's new Virtual Clinic Collective to help promote best online practices.

Mar 20, 202311:35
Learning the Hard Way

Learning the Hard Way

This episode Erson is joined by former Therapy Insiders Podcast Guest Jamey Schrier. It's been years since they caught up, and not only does Jamey have an amazing story about learning things the hard way, Erson has an update to a funny anecdote he shared on the older podcast. Have you ever had anything similar happen to you and what did you learn from it? 

Email Jamey 

Jamey's PT Practice Quiz


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Mar 13, 202326:05
What Would Make Your Conference?

What Would Make Your Conference?

We're once again joined by friend of the show, Dr. Aaron LeBauer. Aaron was recently at CSM and was approached by a colleague who asked, "What would make your conference?" At the time he didn't know, but he ran into a former patient who was attending the conference! Check out Aaron's book on starting your own Cash Based Practice here.

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Check out EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual

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Mar 03, 202311:50
Getting Rid of Knee Tightness
Feb 23, 202307:53
What Fills Up Your Cup?
Feb 15, 202311:09
Options for Non Responders Part 1
Feb 06, 202307:53
Staying in the Present

Staying in the Present

We are joined by Dr. Ryan Peeters from Path to Movement. He talks about his transition from home care/neuro to starting his own business. Along the way he learned one of the most valuable things to do with any patient is ground them in the present. You can find Ryan at pathtomovement on instagram.

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Helix Pain Creams - I use Helix Creams in my practice and patients love them! Perfect in combination with joint mobs, IASTM and soft tissue work. Get your sample and start an additional revenue stream for your practice. Click here to get started.

Check out EDGE Mobility System's Best Sellers - Something for every PT, OT, DC, MT, ATC or Fitness Minded Individual

My PT Insurance - Insurance just got easier. check out the self employed and employed plans. Easy sign up and coverage that follows you wherever you practice in the United States. Save $20 if you sign up using our link.

Jan 30, 202313:33
Options for Facial Paralysis

Options for Facial Paralysis

In this episode we're joined by Facial Paralysis/Bell's Palsy expert Pierre-Yves Butheau. An experienced Physio of over 20 years, he found a niche treating Bell's Palsy and other similar Facial Paralysis conditions. He uses a combination of manual therapy and active strategies much later with a great analogy for why you shouldn't focus on active strategies first. You can follow Pierre on instagram, check out his facebook group and his website. The online program he talked about toward the end of the show is here. Use the coupon PALSY20 for 20% off.

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