Physical therapy residencies are becoming more popular, but what are they actually? Right before graduation, we were told that residencies were the future of PT, so we should hurry up & do one. But we only heard about neuro & ortho residencies...I didn't even know oncology had some until several years later! Andrew Chongaway is … Continue reading Ep. 137 – How to thrive in an oncology PT residency – Dr. Andrew Chongaway, PT
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Burnout has been plaguing health care at increasingly alarming rates over the past few years. But is it inevitable? Today's podcast guest has a resounding answer you need to hear.
Did you know it's possible for a cash-based oncology private practice to survive a pandemic? Hopefully this isn't a surprise to you, but it's sure nice to know they're out there still! My guest today, Dr. Megan Bradley, PT, is breaking down the challenges & successes of owning a practice during 2020, plus the advice … Continue reading Ep. 133 – How this oncology clinic navigated a pandemic (& even expanded in the process!) – Dr. Megan Bradley, PT
Cancer is already a cataclysmic event in a person's life. But what about when it happens during childhood? Enter PT Dan. PT Dan, also known as Dan Steventon, PT, DPT (Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Physical Therapy too!) is The Kids Cancer PT.
ROM? Check. MMT? Check. Lymphedema measurements? Check. I thought I had all my ducks in a row for assessing my patients, but I was neglecting a key component that affects LITERALLY all of these things & so much more. It was actually keeping my patients from improving significantly in many cases. Any guesses yet? SLEEP. … Continue reading Ep. 128 – One thing you’re probably missing with patients (& 3 questions to catch it every time!)