In this episode, Austin and I talked about how do you "bulking". Austin shared his personal story about gaining weight. This episode is all more fun than serious. One word summary would be everything you want to accomplish in life takes consistent and disciplined. And in the Be Better Club, we believe "squat, bench and deadlift" are the superior lifting choice. Lastly, like our weight loss episode with Kevin, you will hit a wall and you have to use the extreme measure to get where you want to be. However, think about is that really what you want?
In this episode Erin and I talked about how is it like working in health care - how the medical model have evolved and how can we play as part of team. Erin has been a PA for 15 years and continue practice full time in the industry. We talk in depth about how to prolong our journey as health care professional. Erin shared about her personal story on feeling like a "hypocrite" and almost stopped her career. When we suggested things that we wouldn't do ourselves. We talked about how to become a team with our patients so we don't feel like we are doing everything on our own. We talked about when to ask for help when we feel the "burnout". I shared my own story and stories I learned from my mentors. Taking time off was a new concept for me. And I didn't understand it at all. Hopefully this episode will bring you some peace. "why do I get into that room? Because somebody inside that room is there for some reason"
Hi Everyone, we have officially reached episode 5 of this season. This episode is dense and informative! It's got everything you need to know about the ED as a patient! We talked about Dr. Scherr's medical career, whom has worked at the ER for 30 years! He started off his career as nursing assistant at the surgical floor where he cleaned butts and giving baths. We talked about deaths, triage and ER culture: "the biggest fallacy in the medical worlds, it's that your medical records exist in the ether of space and ever medical provider can access it", "you don't want the ER doc standing right next to your bed all the time" - that means you are in trouble! Dr. Scherr shared his 3 tiers of ER: true emergency, semi-urgency and convenience care. This will tell you when to utilize the ER. In the end, we talked about pain medications, and really think about is "opioids" the devil of all! I call this episode the everything you need to know about the ER as a non-medical person!
Katie and Darren share their insights on the importance of ongoing learning and self-growth in the PT profession, the value of mentorship and support, and the need for PTs to be adaptable and flexible in their practice. They also discuss the benefits and challenges of VA residency programs and federal government jobs, including loan forgiveness and preferential hiring.The meeting participants highlight the importance of clear communication and collaboration in providing the best possible care for patients. They encourage listeners to take the initiative in communicating with physicians and emphasize the importance of overcoming self-perceived barriers. Katie shares her experience of advocating for a patient's care by requesting a cervical MRI, despite being an intern, and emphasizes the importance of having a solid reason behind decisions and being ready to get results.Darren and Katie delve into the benefits of doing a residency program, including direct one-on-one mentorship and the opportunity to develop medical cognition. They caution new grads and those looking for residencies to ask about the core focus of the program and note that some programs may be more focused on interventions rather than critical reasoning, which may not be as beneficial in the long run. They also discuss the importance of physical therapists thinking beyond interventions and prioritizing patient care, and offer advice for those considering residency programs.
Warning: please do not take this as medical device or even health advices! Pure entertainment - our goal is to trigger a thought in your head! In this episode, I have my best friend in a long time, Kevin, on my show. We talked about body image and how it relates to his confidence. We talked about his journey of body transformation, his perspective on "lifting" when he was in high school - when most gymbro are considered as meat heads. We talk about stigma about lifting and weight training. In additional to lifting, we talk about nutrition, protein intake, supplements and dieting. He came in as a regular person perspective, he was able to learn and research on his own and mold into his own lifestyle. Finally, we talk about how to make a change about ourselves as well as the psychology behind on how to become better version of ourselves in the most realistic way possible.
Katie introduced herfirst in-person guest, Layne Compton, and discussed their past residencytogether. They discussed their passion for primary care physical therapy and the benefits of being co-located with primary care providers. They also discussed the challenges of outpatient PT patient load and the importance of patient independence in outpatient PT. Katie and the speaker then discussed the future of primary care physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of a preventative and autonomous model of primary care. They also discussed the impact of residency on their understanding of patient care and the importance of recognizing the patient's perspective and life experiences. Katie and Layne shared their insights on primary care PT and the importance of patient communication and education. They emphasized the need for primary care PT to be a common practice and not a niche one.
The episode discussed the Be Better Club podcast and its goal of sharing stories and promoting healthcare and wellness. Christian Alan Harris, a physical therapist, was introduced as the first guest. He recounted his personal experience as a high school athlete seeking quality care for his injury, which led him to pursue a career as a PT.Christian's practice focuses on delivering quality care to patients, with more one-on-one time and extensive evaluations. They also discussed the different demands of treating athletes and weekend warriors versus chronic pain patients.The episode also covered the misconceptions surrounding physical therapy and imaging, including the medical community's over-reliance on imaging and the need for patients to have a better understanding of their MRIs. They emphasized the importance of counterbalancing this trend and being open-minded about different approaches to physical therapy. They also discussed the complexities of navigating the different specializations in physical therapy and how they can benefit patients.Finally, the meeting discussed the importance of patient education in physical therapy and how it is a vital part of the treatment process. They discussed the challenges of explaining complex concepts to patients and how understanding the patient's perspective is crucial to creating a bridge of understanding. They emphasized that patient education transcends every therapy technique and is essential to the success of the treatment.