Let's Get Physical (Therapy)
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Episodes
215 episodes
Football Series: Football Hand & Wrist Injuries: CHT's Perspective: Evaluation, Rehab & Return to Play with Linda Hogg and Brittany Douglas
Football players rely on their hands and upper extremities for every play, making hand and wrist injuries a common challenge in sports medicine. In this episode, we sit down with two certified hand therapists, Linda Hogg and Brittan...
BONUS: So You Want to Be a Sports PT? with PTs Miriam Bovich, Amora Valencia, and Eric Salomons
What is a sports PT residency really like... and is it worth it? In this episode, we’re joined by sports PT and residency graduate Miriam Bovich, Director of our Sports Residency Program, along with current residency candidates Amor...
Football Series: Football Concussions: A PT's Guide to Evaluation, Rehab & Return to Play with PT Chris Wood
Behind the Whistle: The Role of PT in Football Concussion Recovery A concussion is more than just a hit to the head—it can impact balance, vision, movement, cognition, and an athlete’s ability to safely return to competition. <...
Football Series: Concussion Management in the NFL: What PTs Need to Know with Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. Andrew Tucker
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tucker,, a physician who works with NFL athletes, to discuss the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of concussions in football players. We explore how concussion care has evolved, the role of physic...
Football Series: Retired NFL Wide Receiver Jeremy Maclin on Injuries, Recovery, and Physical Therapy
I'm excited to be joined by former NFL wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Jeremy was one of the most dynamic playmakers of his era, starring at the University of Missouri before being selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Philadelp...
RESHARE: Strength in Awareness: Suicide Prevention Month with PA Ali Walker
Suicide Awareness Month: Starting the ConversationThis Suicide Awareness Month, we’re having an important conversation about mental health, suicide prevention, and the power of simply being willing to talk.In this episode,...
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...
