Let's Get Physical (Therapy)
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Episodes
209 episodes
Sole Searching – Footwear Insights for Plantar Fasciitis from Bill Frazier representing Charm City Run
In this episode, we discuss the role of footwear, shoe selection, and orthotics in managing plantar fasciitis and foot pain with Bill Frazier, Charm City Run Manager from the Annapolis location. Bill shares his expertise on how spec...
Foot & Ankle Insights: Managing Plantar Fasciitis with Physical Therapist, Elise Egolf
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common, and challenging, conditions physical therapists treat. In this episode, we sit down with Elise Egolf, PT, Program Specialist for MedStar Health's Foot and Ankle Program, to discuss the latest evidenc...
The Bigger Picture of Plantar Fasciitis: A Physician’s Perspective, with Foot & Ankle Specialist, Dr. Nacime Mansur
In this episode, we take a deeper look at plantar fasciitis from the medical perspective with Dr. Mansur, a foot and ankle specialist. We discuss the evolution of our understanding of plantar fasciitis, how to accurately diagnose pl...
Dream Big, Say Yes: Physical Therapist Alice Wolfkill on Race Medicine and Taking Chances
In this episode, I catch up with former student turned colleague Alice Wolfkill, now a physical therapist, clinic coordinator at MedStar Health Lake Ridge, and an active member of the running pod team. We talk about her transition from PT stude...
Chalk Talk: Navigating the 2026 Baseball Injury Surge with PTA/ATC Chris Brandt
The 2026 baseball season has been defined by a spike in oblique strains, the rise of the "Internal Brace," and a mounting workload crisis in youth arms. We sit down with Chris Brandt, ATC/PTA, to break down the "Chalk Talk" of modern sports med...
Dry Needling Strategies for Baseball Athletes with Physical Therapists, Jonathan Rouse and Steve Luca
How do the pros use dry needling to keep elite pitchers on the mound? In this episode, we sit down with physical therapists Jonathan Rouse and Steve Luca to dive into the clinical application of dry needling for baseball athletes. B...
Navigating the Future of Rehab: An Interview with NARA's Executive Leadership, Christie Covington
If you are working on the frontlines of rehab today, you know that treating patients is only half the battle. Every day, we’re dealing with the business realities of healthcare—from prior authorization delays and compliance fatigue to reimburse...
Growing the Next Generation of Pelvic Health Therapists with Physical Therapist Carrie Krug
In this episode of Let’s Get Physical (Therapy), we’re joined by Carrie Krug, an experienced pelvic health physical therapist and leader who has dedicated her career to advancing pelvic health care and mentoring the next generation of clinician...
ACL Series: Rebuild Stronger: ACL Recovery, RED-S, and the Power of Nutrition with Grace Duffy, RD
ACL rehab isn’t just about what happens in the clinic—it’s also about what happens in the kitchen. In this episode, we’re joined by registered dietitian Grace Duffy from Fit with Food to break down the critical role nutrition plays ...
ACL Series: What PTs Get Wrong About ACL Rehab with Sports PT Jordan Cargile
ACL rehab is a grueling journey, but the hard truth is that standard physical therapy protocols often fall short. In this episode, we’re breaking down what physical therapists get wrong, from rushing the biological healing process and skipping ...
ACL Series: Using Force Plates to Guide Rehab and Return to Play with Dylan Carmody-Ruotolo, PT
In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Carmody, PT, to discuss how force plate testing can be used throughout the rehabilitation process to provide objective data and guide clinical decision-making. We talk about what force plates actually meas...
ACL Series: The Missing Link in ACL Rehab: Working with a Strength & Conditioning Coach, with S&C Coach, Reuben Green
The surgery is only the beginning. For an athlete, the real battle happens in the months of grueling work that follow, bridging the gap between "medically cleared" and "game-ready." In this episode, we sit down with a premier Streng...
ACL Series: Living with a torn ACL: All About Copers with PT Samantha Kind and ATC Kellie Loehr
An ACL tear doesn’t automatically mean surgery, and not every ACL-deficient athlete is the same. In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie Loehr, ATC, who shares her personal journey of tearing her ACL and choosing non-operative management, alongsi...
ACL Series: When an ACL Isn’t Alone: Dr. James Dreese on Complex Knee Reconstruction
In this episode, I’m joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Dreese to explore the additional injuries that can accompany an ACL tear, including MCL, LCL and posterolateral corner injuries, PCL involvement, meniscus repair versus meniscectomy, a...
ACL Series: Who Actually Qualifies for ACL Repair? Orthopedic Surgeon’s Dr. Douoguih’s, Perspective for PTs
ACL repair is showing up more in clinics, but a lot of PTs are still unsure how different it really is from reconstructions, and whether rehab should actually change. Today we’re breaking down what ACL repair really is, who it’s for...
ACL Series: The Evolution of ACL Injuries: From Early Research to Modern Insights with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Hinton
We talk about ACL injuries today with a lot of confidence, risk factors, injury rates, prevention strategies, but that understanding didn’t just appear overnight. It evolved through years of research, debate, and plenty of early assumptions tha...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Conversations with Amanda Davis
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to start important conversations about mental well-being. Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, yet stigma and lack of resources can mak...
Better Hearing and Speech Month with SLPs Leigh Root and Leah Inger
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, and on this episode, we’re joined by our amazing SLPs, Leigh Root and Leah Inger. They break down what speech-language pathologists really do, who they work with, and why their role is so important across...
Boston Marathon 2026: A Medical Debrief with PT Diane Dallap, ATC Cece Sullivan & Dr. Sasser
Step inside the medical tent at the Boston Marathon with PT Diane Dallas, ATC Cece Sullivan, and ER physician Dr. Sasser. In this episode, they share what race day is really like—fast-paced, high-pressure, and built on true teamwork across disc...
More than Muscles, Psychology of Injury and Recovery with Kate Ringwood, LPC
When an athlete gets injured, the focus is often on the physical, but the mental side of recovery can be just as challenging. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Kate Ringwood joins us to explore the psychology of injury, including...
Miles Across MedStar Health: The 170+ mile ultra journey with professional ultramarathoner Michael Wardian, PT Chris Heydrick and PA Chris Wilde
Miles Across MedStar Health Recap Episode!!!What happens when endurance, healthcare, and purpose collide? In this episode, we sit down with professional ultramarathoner Michael Wardian, PT Chris Heydrick, PA Chris Wilde, and Raj Ratwani ...
The Blank Check Clinic: Our Top 10 Desert Island Essentials for a Physical Therapy Clinic with PT Sports Resident Candidate Abby Alberts
What happens when a Physical Therapist gets a blank check and a dream location? In this special episode, we’re stepping away from the clinical protocols to rank the Top 10 things we’d pack to build the world’s most elite "Desert Island" PT clin...
Occupational Therapy Month: Featuring OTs Mike Duffy and Carly Bland, Certified Hand Therapist
In recognition of Occupational Therapy Month, this episode highlights the vital role occupational therapists play in helping patients regain independence and return to the activities that matter most in their daily lives. I’m joined by occupati...
Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Mary Nadelen on Educating Future ATs from Towson University
In honor of National Athletic Training Month, we’re highlighting the voices shaping the future of the profession. On this episode, I’m joined by Mary Nadelen, Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Clinical Education Coordinator for At...
Athletic Training Month: Elevating the Profession with Emily Michaelis & Allison Gardiner, ATC
In this special Athletic Training Month episode, I’m joined by Emily Michaelis, ATC, and Allison Gardiner, ATC to spotlight the vital role athletic trainers play in injury prevention, on-field care, and return-to-play. We break down common misc...
