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Pain Reframed: From Bench to Bedside – Pain Modulation Research | Kirsty Bannister

On this week’s episode Liz and Jeff speak with Dr. Kirsty Bannister, a renowned researcher on conditioned pain modulation, about what we know, what we’re...

Practice Leadership – Called to Care: Unlocking the Power of Goal Setting | Caroline Miller

The Practice Leadership Podcast is running a brand new season focused on the theme – Called to Care, 10-episodes on different topics that will impact...

6 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude and Improve Your Well-Being

The following is adapted from Called to Care. Who do you think has more emotional and physical wellbeing: a person who won the lottery, or...

Why are we treating frozen shoulders? A case for benign neglect.

Frozen shoulder syndrome is a challenge for physical therapists and doctors alike.  In 37 years of practice, it is my observation that we have very...

3 Types of Goals Essential to Any Patient’s Recovery

The following is adapted from Called to Care. Jane resides at an assisted living facility, and after being independent, she spent several weeks in inpatient...

Why Healthcare Providers Find it Difficult to Give Patients the Patience They Need

The following is adapted from Called to Care. Imagine how many times an internist diagnoses patients with flu viruses, colds, bronchitis, strep throat, and other...

Pain Reframed: Racial Inequity in Health Care | Heidi Jannenga

In this episode, Liz and Tim speak with Dr. Heidi Jannenga PT, DPT, ATC, physical therapist and co-founder of WebPT, regarding the difficult topic of...

A Daily Mindfulness Practice is the Best Way to Build Empathy for Your Patients

The following is adapted from Called to Care. Five patients in a row with flu-like symptoms—fast onset of fever and chills, muscle aches and some...

Why We Need Lobbyists—Not Activists—to Reverse the 9% Cut

The financial stability of the PT industry is in jeopardy—and we’re running out of time to save it. We’re facing a Medicare payment cut of...

Compassionate Care Is Being Replaced by Institutional Care

The following is adapted from Called to Care, by Larry Benz. My first role as a physical therapist was treating soldiers. These were patients that placed...