Next Gen PT

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Julia Madison, PT, DPT to chat about the clinical management of plantar fasciopathy (aka plantar fasciitis). Dr. Madison, a fellow orthopedic resident at Thomas Jefferson University, speaks to many of the crucial components of effectively treating plantar fasciopathy utilizing an evidence-based approach. We discuss the importance of a thorough patient interview, key examination findings, differential diagnoses, treatment strategies, and special considerations for runners who may present with this condition. 

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matt Marrie, PT, DPT to discuss the clinical management of runners.  We dive into a multitude of different topics including common running injuries such as tibial stress fractures and anterior knee pain, how to assess running form, and vital treatment principles for this population. You can find Matt on his podcast at the Post-Doc PT Experience, where he, along with his co-host Dr. Nick Gulla, PT, DPT, discusses all things related to residency and fellowship training. If you are interested in learning more about some of the topics we discussed on the show, below are a few of the articles referenced in our discussion to get you started, all of which are free to access. 

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patellofemoral Pain by Rich Willy, Lisa Hoglund, et al.

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018 by Rich Martin et al.

"Gait Retraining: Altering the Fingerprint of Gait" by Irene Davis and Erin Futrell 

"An Evidence-Based Videotaped Running Biomechanics Analysis" by Richard B Sousa

In school, we are taught how to treat the traditional "neuro" patients but not necessarily how to apply neurology in a meaningful manner to orthopedic and sports populations: everyone has a nervous system. My guest for this episode looks to address this discrepancy. In this episode, I am joined by special guest,  Dr. Ryan Foley, DPT, MISCP. Ryan is a physiotherapist currently practicing out of Waterford, Ireland at his very own cash-based clinic, Evolve Physiotherapy and Wellness. He is also co-founder of the continuing education platform, Integrated Kinetic Neurology (IKN) where he teaches how to utilize and leverage neurologic principles and mechanisms to help patients move and perform better, with the ultimate goal of developing more robust people. It is this very concept that Ryan We discuss a multitude of topics including how to leverage neurological mechanisms to create functional and meaningful change in our patients, clinical scenarios of how to leverage the nervous system, and the principles that Ryan utilizes on a daily basis to treat primarily orthopedic and sports populations through a neurological lens. If you want to learn more about the principles Ryan discusses, check out https://ikneurology.com/ for more information!

In this episode, I am joined by physical therapist and former classmate Dr. Steele Clay, PT, DPT to talk about individuals with spinal pain following motor vehicle accidents. Steele shares how he examines and treats this unique patient population highlighting what he has had success within the clinic.  The first half of this episode discusses cervical pain following an MVA while the remainder of the episode focuses on low back pain.

In this episode, I am joined by special guest Dr. Jessica Rector, PT, DPT, WCS to discuss the importance of incorporating screens for pelvic floor dysfunction in the orthopedic and sports population, primarily focusing on females athletes and the post-partum population. Also, Dr. Rector walks us through how she would approach various case scenarios covering examination and treatment principles she utilizes every day in her practice. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Rector and her practice you can check her out @ptforyourprivates. Be sure to also take a look at her latest project as a lifestyle coach @bodyabsolution!

Today I am joined by researcher Landyn Hickmott, MS, CSCS to talk about velocity-based training (VBT), which is an emerging method of strength training and performance measurement. We discuss topics such as the advantages of VBT over percentage-based training and repetitions in reserve-based RPE in addition to how VBT can be practically utilized in the clinic. If you are interested in learning more from Landyn or about velocity-based training check out his website at https://landynhickmott.com/.

In this episode, I am joined by the founders of 3M Athletic Performance Dr. Akil Piggott, PT, DPT, OCS, ACSM-EP, and Dr. Travis Pollen, Ph.D. Using a case study and clinical scenarios we talk about some key principles when assessing injury risk and overall athletic performance, in addition to specific tests and measures that Akil and Travis commonly use in the clinic. If you are interested in finding out more about what they do and what 3M Athletic Performance is all about check out their website at https://www.3m-ap.com/. 

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Randi Dahms, PT, DPT to talk about her research regarding the evaluation and treatment of road cyclists. We discuss the research she conducted during her time at Drexel University in addition to common injuries within this population. Lastly, we talk about some key treatment principles and strategies to help cyclists address common impairments so that they can perform at their best and enjoy what they do.  

Today I am joined by my friend and physical therapist Dr. Eric Horrox PT, DPT to talk about why we feel it is important to "practice what we preach" as physical therapists and rehab professionals. We talk about how our own training has helped our practice, some strength and conditioning principles we utilize in our treatments, and the benefits of exploring movement through physical fitness can have for a clinician.

In this episode, I talk with physical therapist and entrepreneur Dr. Frank Benedetto, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS. In addition to his clinical expertise as a board-certified orthopedic and sports clinical specialist, who specializes in the treatment of combat athletes, Dr. Benedetto is also the founder of the HoneyBadger project, which is an online platform that helps clinicians to build mission-driven businesses. In this episode, Frank and I talk about the best how to enter the PT profession with the right mindset, the importance of developing a niche, and how the HoneyBadger project can help clinicians to fully realize their professional goals. Be sure to check out the end of the podcast for a special offer you won't want to miss out on.

Welcome to the podcast! My name is Zach Mayo, and I am a recent doctor of physical therapy graduate. In this episode, I will introduce myself, talk about why I started this podcast, and what I hope this podcast can offer to others.