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Episode 17: PT and COVID-19, Part 3 [Stephanie Kostsuca]

WavesFeb 16, 2021

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60: Representation Matters w/ Kierra Washington, SPT

60: Representation Matters w/ Kierra Washington, SPT

Physical therapy is not a diverse profession. One person trying to change that is Kierra Washington, a third-year student at Grand Valley State University. She talked with us about what is has been like being a racial minority in graduate school, what her career goals are, and how she wants to make things better for those that come after her.

"Wow, You Look Like Me! - The Need to Increase Diversity in the Field of Physical Therapy" by Kierra Washington, SPT

Dr. Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT, WCS

Dr. Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD



Michigan PTs and PTAs! Earn PDRs toward license renewal by listening to Waves episodes! Just fill out this ⁠form⁠ and keep it for your records.


Music by ⁠Mark Joesting⁠ and Andy Wicks.

Mar 19, 202441:26
59: Owning a "For Purpose" Company w/ Dr. Ryan Shelton (PhilanthroPT)

59: Owning a "For Purpose" Company w/ Dr. Ryan Shelton (PhilanthroPT)

If you are a physical therapist, you probably entered the profession with some desire to help your fellow human. If you're a small business owner, you also need to worry about making enough money to pay your staff, keep the lights on, etc. Are the two goals incompatible?


NO! Says Dr. Ryan Shelton, owner of PhilanthroPT, a "for purpose" company in Kentucky that ensures that it gives back to its community and ensures that everyone has access to care, while still pulling in a profit. Sit at his feet, ye listeners, and soak it in.


Michigan PTs and PTAs! Earn PDRs toward license renewal by listening to Waves episodes! Just fill out this form and keep it for your records.


Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Feb 16, 202448:35
58: The Wonder of Oncologic PT w/ Dr. Adam Matichak

58: The Wonder of Oncologic PT w/ Dr. Adam Matichak

Dr. Adam Matichak is a rare bird. Not in the "exotic diagnosis" sense, but in the "really cool guy who does rad things" sense. He is a board-certified oncologic clinical specialist who knows more about cancer rehabilitation than is appropriate, and still has time to be a swell guy. He hopes that you, dear listener, know a little more about oncologic physical therapy after this episode than you did before.


"How an insurer abandoned a cancer patient in his most critical hour."


Are you a PT or PTA in Michigan? You can get PDR credit towards license renewal by listening to Waves episodes! Fill out this form and save it for your records. It's that easy!


Editing help from Brigit Hammond.

Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Jan 20, 202451:43
57: Healing Out Loud, Pt 2 (Dr. Nikki Pappas and Dr. Sara Wallace)

57: Healing Out Loud, Pt 2 (Dr. Nikki Pappas and Dr. Sara Wallace)

It's here! Part two! The sequel! Drs. Nikki Pappas and Sara Wallace continue our conversation about vulnerability and curiosity, wherein we also stack soapboxes on soapboxes and idioms upon maxims. There's a lot going on here, but I think you'll like it.


PTs and PTAs in Michigan! You can get PDR credit just for listening to Waves episodes! Fill out this form and keep it for your records. Boom. Done.

Jan 02, 202442:07
56: Healing Out Loud, Part 1 (Dr. Nikki Pappas and Dr. Sara Wallace)
Dec 27, 202329:46
55: Follow Your Own Weird Path with Dr. Laura Green

55: Follow Your Own Weird Path with Dr. Laura Green

PTs can work just about anywhere, including the exclusive niche market of running comedy content creation on Instagram. And that's exactly what Dr. Laura Green has done. She has traveled the world to work as a PT in some amazing (and not so amazing) places. She has also turned her lifelong love of running into a side hustle that became her main hustle: funny videos about running on social media. This path let her travel the world (again) while helping create a community in the running world that we didn't know we needed.

Nov 29, 202326:37
54: PTs and Clinical Research with Drs. Robin Linton-Fisher and Andrew Harrington
Nov 11, 202345:07
53: Paying It Forward with Jordyn Bowman, SPT
Oct 17, 202323:24
52: Clinical Innovation with Dr. Drew Contreras

52: Clinical Innovation with Dr. Drew Contreras

Dr. Drew Contreras is the Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Integration at the American Physical Therapy Association. And while that title may not give you the clearest idea about his job description, he can share a lot of pearls of wisdom as to where our profession has been and where it is going.


Oh, and he used to be the White House physical therapist during the Obama Administration. There's a video somewhere about that...

Sep 24, 202338:46
51: Authenticity in Practice with Dr. Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet

51: Authenticity in Practice with Dr. Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet

What does it mean to be authentic in patient interaction? For Dr. Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet, it means not hiding any aspect of herself. Instead of trying to fit in, she found that she provided better patient care when she brought every aspect of herself into the patient-provider relationship.


Now she works to bring that message to students and clinicians who may feel that being part of a marginalized group means being something other than yourself.

Aug 27, 202347:51
50: Potty Heroes with Dr. Katharine Cline and Rylee Lane

50: Potty Heroes with Dr. Katharine Cline and Rylee Lane

Did you know our very own co-host Dr. Katharine Cline is a published author? She is!


Dr. Cline is a pediatric pelvic floor physical therapist who wanted to create a resource to help kids when they may be having difficulty controlling their bowel or bladder. She collaborated with medical illustrator Rylee Lane to make Potty Heroes: An Interactive Coloring Book, a book that aims to be accurate, anatomically correct, and helpful for young kids.


We spoke to the author and illustrator to hear more about how the project came to be and what might be next for our Potty Heroes!

Aug 01, 202335:39
49: Palliative Care with Dr. Chris Wilson
Jul 18, 202345:25
48: Transcending the Binary with Morgan Andrade, SPT

48: Transcending the Binary with Morgan Andrade, SPT

Morgan Andrade is a 3rd year DPT student at Oakland University and the first winner of APTA Michigan's DEI Student Award. He serves as the Health and Wellness Advocate for Transcend the Binary, a non-profit serving the transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse community throughout Michigan. He has guest lectured for various programs across Michigan, such as Wayne State University's physician assistant program, on providing trans inclusive healthcare. In his free time he enjoys jiu jitsu, boxing, and hiking with his wonderful wife and two pups.

Jun 17, 202323:49
47: Pro Bono PT with Dr. Kari Ayoob and The Movement Network
May 17, 202339:11
46: Doing Good in the World with Steve Leppard

46: Doing Good in the World with Steve Leppard

Steve Leppard is a physiotherapist and co-founder of the Solstice Foundation, a non-profit that provides money for people to do good in their communities. Their scholarships and awards include the Solstice Scholarship, awarded to DPT students at University of Michigan-Flint, Western Michigan University, and Grand Valley State University, and the Vaughn Philanthropy Award, given to clinicians who want to lift others up in the profession and in their community. Leppard tells us about how he got started on this journey, about some of the past winners of the scholarships, and how it all got started in a canoe.

Mar 11, 202328:45
45: Physiotherapy In the LD/ID Community with Alistair Beverley

45: Physiotherapy In the LD/ID Community with Alistair Beverley

So far, this podcast has been a completely American-centric endeavor but today we change that. Alistair Beverley, Bsc. Hons., MCSP, ACPPLD, HCPC is a physiotherapist in Yorkshire, England, and may be better known online as the LD Physio. Through his own personal experience and passion, he has carved out a niche of working with the LD/ID (Learning Disability/Intellectual Disability) population in the UK, his work with Team GB in the Special Olympics, and uses his social media presence to educate other clinicians and the public, all the while drinking a cup of delicious Yorkshire Tea.


The LD Physio on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.


Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Feb 17, 202353:01
44: PT Crab and Male Pelvic Floor Health with Luke Hollomon, SPT
Feb 07, 202325:40
43: Chaotic Physical Therapy with Dr. Megan Mitchell
Jan 26, 202336:02
42: 2022 APTA Michigan Research Day and Fall Conference

42: 2022 APTA Michigan Research Day and Fall Conference

Some highlights of the 2022 APTA Michigan Research Day and Fall Conference, held at Boyne Mountain Resort. Special thanks to all of the students, faculty, and clinicians who spoke with us and shared their hard work and new knowledge with the rest of us. 

Nov 06, 202238:17
41: APTA Student Board of Directors with Megan Hare, SPT

41: APTA Student Board of Directors with Megan Hare, SPT

On top of the rigors of completing a DPT degree, Megan Hare, 2nd year student at Oakland University, has decided that running for a national office sounds like fun! We interviewed her to talk about her candidacy for delegate on the APTA Student Board of Directors, and what inspired her to pursue leadership roles as a student.

Oct 20, 202226:40
40: Burnout, Rural PT, and Creating Value with Dr. Nick Hoopes

40: Burnout, Rural PT, and Creating Value with Dr. Nick Hoopes

Dr. Nick Hoopes is a physical therapist in northeast Ohio. He works in a rural setting, sees many patients with what some would consider poorly-reimbursing insurance payers, and is dedicated to his community. We had the privilege of talking with him shortly before the birth of his second child. For your consideration, Dr. Nick Hoopes.

Oct 04, 202254:48
39: NICU Physical Therapy and the Alamo with Dr. Katie Franklin

39: NICU Physical Therapy and the Alamo with Dr. Katie Franklin

Dr. Katie Franklin is a physical therapist working in a NICU setting, which may seem like a strange place for a PT to be, but Katie, whose Twitter handle is @neonatalPT, helps break it down for us.

Along the way, she talks about the highs and lows of working with the littlest humans, being a part of the larger APTA community, and how we may not remember last night, but we will always remember the Alamo.

APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation

PT in the Community

Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks


Aug 24, 202253:33
38: A Chat with the APTA Michigan Delegates

38: A Chat with the APTA Michigan Delegates

Do you know what APTA House of Delegates does? Do you know who your delegates? Do you know how many delegates Michigan has? (Thirteen.) 

We learned all of this and more after talking with delegates Mackenzie Sebesta, SPT, Dr. Cameron Faller, and chief delegate Dr. Caroline Gwaltney ahead of this year's House of Delegates in Washington DC.

Aug 12, 202231:11
37: Working with Performance Artists and Athletes with Dr. Kristen Schuyten

37: Working with Performance Artists and Athletes with Dr. Kristen Schuyten

Many PT students dream about working with elite athletes, but few actually make that dream a reality. Dr. Kristen Schuyten is one of those few. She is a clinician, an educator, and a physiotherapist for Team USA figure skating. She talked with us about her career path and how glamorous it is (or isn't) working at the international level for sports competitions.

Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Jul 11, 202248:37
36: Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Kenneth Miller
Jun 19, 202243:55
35: Pediatric Oncologic PT with Dr. Dan Steventon

35: Pediatric Oncologic PT with Dr. Dan Steventon

Dr. Dan Steventon, also known as PT Dan or The Kid's Cancer PT, works in an arena of care that may seem too daunting, too draining, too much for everyday folks. Pediatric oncologic rehabilitation is no laughing matter, but PT Dan seems to find a way to bring smiles and joy to his patients during some of their darkest times. He spoke to us about his work, about the realities of the hard days, and the joys of the every days.

May 23, 202247:52
34: Pain and Coloring Books, Part 2 [Dr. Devra Sheldon]

34: Pain and Coloring Books, Part 2 [Dr. Devra Sheldon]

We conclude our interview with Dr. Devra Sheldon by talking about the importance of good interpreters, the social communication model of pain, and dinosaurs with gait abnormalities. It was a hoot.

Co-hosted by Dr. Katharine Cline and Dr. Andy Wicks.

Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Produced by Andy Wicks.

May 02, 202252:20
33: Pain and Coloring Books with Dr. Devra Sheldon
Apr 18, 202239:48
32: 2022 Student Conclave and Spring Conference Recap
Apr 04, 202239:40
31: PT in Alaska with Dr. Rachel Jermann
Mar 19, 202240:31
30: State of the State with Dr. Edward Mathis
Mar 05, 202225:17
29: Mentorship with Dr. Mike Ukoha

29: Mentorship with Dr. Mike Ukoha

Mentorship, social media, awkwardly meeting your idols, and bad clinical rotation experiences! This episode has it all! Or at least those things!

Dr. Mike Ukoha is a physical therapist in Maryland and the founder of Live and Grow Mentorship, an organization that strives to help those who are on the pre-physical therapy path and be a light in the world.

This episode features special guest host Dr. Bana Odeh, along with the regular crew of Drs. Katharine Cline and Andy Wicks.

Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.


Feb 18, 202242:15
28: PT in the ED

28: PT in the ED

Today we talk with Dr. Rebekah Griffith, a physical therapist who works in the emergency department of University of Colorado Hospital near Denver. Not only does she practice in a niche field of physical therapy, she is a board certified neurologic clinical specialist, is working on her manual therapy fellowship, is the chief delegate for APTA Colorado, and will be testing for her first black belt in tae kwon do in April. If you aren't inspired after being in her presence, you may want to check your pulse.

The title of the episode is "PT in the ED," but really it could have been "A Masterclass in Service by Dr. Rebekah Griffith." Enjoy.

Jan 17, 202235:54
27: Oncology Rehabilitation, Part 2

27: Oncology Rehabilitation, Part 2

We conclude our round-table discussion with Drs. Lori Boright, Andrew Chongaway, Deb Doherty, and Chris Wilson, about the importance of oncology rehabilitation, the need for self-care, the importance of seeing and treating the whole person instead of just a "patient," and the international prevalence of oncologic rehabilitation.

Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Jan 03, 202226:08
26: Oncology Rehabilitation, Part 1
Dec 20, 202128:35
25: Humanities in Healthcare, Part 2 [Nicole Piemonte]

25: Humanities in Healthcare, Part 2 [Nicole Piemonte]

We conclude our discussion with Dr. Nicole Piemonte about the importance of including the humanities in healthcare education, appreciating the lived experience of our patients, understanding the impact of social determinants of health, acknowledging our own vulnerabilities, and detachment as a protective mechanism.

#nicolepiemonte #humanitiesinhealthcare #humanitiesinmedicine #humanitiesinphysicaltherapy

Dec 04, 202135:48
24: Humanities in Healthcare, Part 1 [Nicole Piemonte]
Nov 20, 202128:03
23: House of Delegates and Humanities [Kyle Covington]

23: House of Delegates and Humanities [Kyle Covington]

The APTA House of Delegates is a crucial governing body for our profession, yet we may know very little about how it works. Dr. Kyle Covington, associate professor at Duke University and vice-speaker of APTA’s House of Delegates, tells us how it works, how it helps the profession, and even how his students get into […]
Nov 13, 202126:60
Episode 22: 2021 Fall Conference Recap!

Episode 22: 2021 Fall Conference Recap!

Katharine and Andy were able to finally record together in person! And it was only a little weird! We bring you an audio highlight reel of the APTA Michigan 2021 Fall Conference, held at the Motor City Casino and Hotel in Detroit on October 15-16. It was a blast! We’re already looking forward to the […]
Oct 25, 202145:00
Episode 21: Gender Differences in PT, Part 2 [Karen Litzy]

Episode 21: Gender Differences in PT, Part 2 [Karen Litzy]

We continue our series on gender differences and disparities in the physical therapy profession with an interview with Dr. Karen Litzy, owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy in New York City, and host of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, and creator of the Women in Physical Therapy Summit. Dr. Litzy talks about her own winding career path, what inspired […]
Sep 25, 202140:04
Episode 20: Gender Differences in PT, Part 1 [Marie Johanson]

Episode 20: Gender Differences in PT, Part 1 [Marie Johanson]

Waves returns with a new series discussing some of the differences, discrepancies, and disparities among genders in the physical therapy profession. We begin with a conversation with Dr. Marie Johanson, interim director of the Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, talking about her 2007 research article entitled “Sex differences in career […]
Jul 21, 202111:11
Episode 19: PT and COVID-19, Part 5 [Round Table, Part 2]

Episode 19: PT and COVID-19, Part 5 [Round Table, Part 2]

We conclude our series on physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic with the second half of our round table discussion featuring Drs. Evan Haezebrouck, Stephanie Kostsuca, and Courtney Witczak. We talk about the benefit that PTs had in advocating for early mobility of patients that would have previously been considered “too […]
Apr 03, 202140:12
Episode 18: PT and COVID-19, Part 4 [Round Table, Part 1]

Episode 18: PT and COVID-19, Part 4 [Round Table, Part 1]

After hearing some individual stories of physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic (recorded in November 2020), we bring three clinicians together to hear how things have changed with the second surge and new developments with vaccinations. Our guests are Drs. Evan Haezebrouck, Stephanie Kostsuca, and Courtney Witczak. Drs. Haezebrouck and Kostsuca are board certified cardiovascular […]
Mar 14, 202129:13
Episode 17: PT and COVID-19, Part 3 [Stephanie Kostsuca]

Episode 17: PT and COVID-19, Part 3 [Stephanie Kostsuca]

The third part of our series on PTs working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic continues with an interview with Dr. Stephanie Kostsuca, a physical therapist and faculty member in the cardiovascular and pulmonary residency program at the VA healthcare system in Ann Arbor, MI. Music in this episode by Mark Joesting and […]
Feb 16, 202122:20
Episode 16: PT and COVID-19, Part 2 [Evan Haezebrouck]

Episode 16: PT and COVID-19, Part 2 [Evan Haezebrouck]

We continue our series of stories featuring physical therapists working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we hear from Dr. Evan Haezebrouck, a PT at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He tells about the mental and emotional toll that this disease caused on the health care professionals he works with, […]
Jan 27, 202120:43
Episode 15: State of the State 2020 [Mike Shoemaker]

Episode 15: State of the State 2020 [Mike Shoemaker]

To recap the tumultuous 2020, and to commemorate the end of Dr. Mike Shoemaker’s term as president of APTA Michigan, we sit down with him to hear about some of the important issues covered in the last twelve months, as well as some of his favorite highlights and what is next. Dr. Shoemaker is a […]
Jan 12, 202130:01
Episode 14: PT and COVID-19 [Romina Bello]

Episode 14: PT and COVID-19 [Romina Bello]

We are beginning a series highlighting the work of some physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and hearing their stories in their own words. Dr. Romina Bello is a physical therapist and the early rehab coordinator at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She tells us how things changed at the start […]
Dec 14, 202024:50
Episode 13: Geriatrics, Part 3 [Depression and COVID-19]

Episode 13: Geriatrics, Part 3 [Depression and COVID-19]

We conclude our series featuring DPT students from the University of Michigan-Flint as they talk about important issues relating to geriatric physical therapy. Today’s episode features two segments talking about the effects of COVID-19 and depression in the geriatric community and how PT can positively effect patients in a post-COVID world. A special thanks to […]
Nov 30, 202017:04
Episode 12: Geriatrics, Part 2 [Dementia, Delirium, and Depression]

Episode 12: Geriatrics, Part 2 [Dementia, Delirium, and Depression]

Waves continues its series highlighting work from students at University of Michigan-Flint as they research topics related to geriatric physical therapy. This episode features Patrick Frazier, Rachel Rainko, Donovan Turchin, and Katie Persha, as they educate us on how we, as therapists, can recognize signs of delirium, dementia, and depression, and how we can provide […]
Nov 09, 202016:13
Episode 11: Geriatrics, Part 1 [Telehealth/Walking Programs/Fall Prevention]

Episode 11: Geriatrics, Part 1 [Telehealth/Walking Programs/Fall Prevention]

We begin a series of episodes featuring physical therapy students from University of Michigan-Flint as they present important information on geriatric physical therapy. This episode features Diana Stanek, Elizabeth Glasco, Amy Smith, Allie Lampman, Kateri Rybicki, Kim Krokoski, Emily VanVeldhuisen, and Jamie Schaub. Music in this episode is by Mark Joesting (www.soundcloud.com/mark-joesting), Nctrnm (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm), and Pictures of […]
Oct 20, 202029:34