The 4-part formula for star assessments works great – until you get a patient without any problems or impairments. So how the heck do you write a star assessment without a problem sentence??? I’m covering exactly this in today’s episode (thanks to my listeners who messaged me with this exact question!). Missed the 4-part formulaContinue reading “Ep. 123 – But what about prehab?”
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Ep. 122 – Nail your OncoPT assessments every time
Oncology PT is rarely like outpatient orthopedic PT. Pts often aren’t seen for 2-3x/week for 6 weeks & discharged. Some are, but the vast majority don’t fit into this neat box. In fact, they may need months of skilled PT services & ongoing check-ups, depending on their functional mobility impairments. So how do we makeContinue reading “Ep. 122 – Nail your OncoPT assessments every time”
Ep. 121 – How to be a safe OncoPT
PT school teaches us a lot, but not really how to be safe when working with people after a cancer diagnosis. When our patients are a walking red flag, we need concrete info on how to actually help them. In this episode, we’re discussing 5 key factors of being a safe OncoPT. Are you payingContinue reading “Ep. 121 – How to be a safe OncoPT”
Ep. 120 – Is social media actually worth your time? – Kelly Reed, PT, DPT
Social media has emerged as a powerful tool over the past few decades. BUT – with so much going virtual over the past few years, more & more people are consuming social media on a daily basis. This includes patients. Your patients are most likely on social media. But is your practice? Kelly Reed, PT,Continue reading “Ep. 120 – Is social media actually worth your time? – Kelly Reed, PT, DPT”
Be Confident, Be Competent in 2021 – Juliette Dassinger & Jimmy McKay
Imagine how great it would feel to treat patients after a cancer diagnosis, confidently & competently. Okay, stop dreaming, because it’s here. I’ve teamed up with PT Pintcast & the brightest minds in oncology physical therapy to bring you the first EVER Virtual Oncology Physical Therapy Summit, happening on April 17, 2021! Jimmy & JulietteContinue reading “Be Confident, Be Competent in 2021 – Juliette Dassinger & Jimmy McKay”