Special Topics Episodes

Jan. 5, 2021

Ep. 51: Exergaming with Donald Manlapaz

Asst. Prof Donald Manlapaz, PTRP, PT, PhD, is the chair of the Physical therapy department of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at University of Santo Tomas. Asst Prof Manlapaz ( dgmanlapaz@ust.edu.ph ) finished his Doct...

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Dec. 21, 2020

Ep. 50: Managing Fitness Athletes with Zeena Hernandez.

Dr. Zeena Hernandez received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in St. Paul University Philippines & Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Utica College NY. Zeena has 6 years of clinical experience in different physic...

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Dec. 14, 2020

Ep. 49: Being an SEO Content Specialist with Joice Carrera

Joice Carrera is an SEO Content Specialist. Joice is a movement specialist-turned-writer, an educator, a baker wannabe, a frustrated makeup artist, a passionate lover, and a striving but hopeful mother. She is fascinated by h...

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Nov. 25, 2020

Ep. 46: Becoming a Physiotherapist in Australia with Cherissa Punongb…

[TAGALOG] Cherissa Punongbayan is a physiotherapist currently based in Perth, Western Australia. She graduated from San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation Inc. and is the administrator of the Facebook group Physical Solution...

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Oct. 28, 2020

Ep. 42: Combining Animation and Physical Therapy with Joseph Barrera

Joseph Barrera, PT, DPT is the founder of Theranimation, an educational animation company. He is an Adjunct Faculty in the University of Maryland, a 5-yr continuing education instructor in the states of Delaware, Maryland, an...

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Oct. 25, 2020

Ep. 41: Leisure and Physical Therapy with Johann dela Paz

Hey folks! It's already 6 months since this podcast launched. To make it special, I decided to switch things up with the help of Bert Cinco, PTRP, MSHMS. He was a guest in this show some episodes back but this time he hosted ...

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Sept. 29, 2020

Ep. 37: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization with Bert Cinco

Bertilino R. Cinco Jr., PTRP, MSHMS, DO-MTP, GradDipManTher (Hons.) is a physical therapist, osteopathic manipulative therapist, and exercise scientist. He is also the head organizer of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization in ...

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Sept. 21, 2020

Ep. 36: ACL Injury: Prehab, Rehab to Return to Play with Alberto Ang,…

Mr. Albert Ang, PTRP, MSPT, PTRP earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy with an Orthopedic track from the University of Santo Tomas. He is a Level 2 Fascial Manipulation - Stecco Method practitioner, a Level ...

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Sept. 13, 2020

Ep. 34: Road to US PT: Doing it on your own with Ian Aguinaldo

I had a conversation with Ian Aguinaldo, PT, DPT, MSPT. He finished his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Santo Tomas, and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montan...

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Sept. 12, 2020

Ep. 33: From Clinical Practice to Academe & NPTE Item Writing with Ar…

I caught up with Arvie Vitente, PT, DPT, PhD(c), MPH to talk about the upcoming Home Health Rehab Summit he and the Physical Therapy Student's Society of Angeles University Foundations organized which will be held on Sept 18...

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Aug. 16, 2020

Ep. 29: MAN Up: Martial Arts Against Neurologic Disease with Jeofrey …

Jeofrey dela Cruz, PT, DPT, Cert-MDT talked about how he used his martial arts background, including filipino martial arts, to treat his patients with neurologic diseases. In this episode, he described why and how he develop...

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Aug. 9, 2020

Ep. 26: Changes and Strategies in PT Education with Marvin Zotomayor,…

This is part three of my conversation with Asst. Prof Marvin Zotomayor, MSPT, CNMT, PTRP. In this episode, we talk about some key concepts in instructional design, importance of alignment, and essential learning competencies.

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Aug. 9, 2020

Ep. 25: Changes and Strategies in PT education with Marvin Zotomayor,…

This is part two of my conversation with Asst. Prof. Marvin Zotomayor, MSPT, CNMT, PTRP. In this episode we talk more about the current situation of PT education in this pandemic and the different strategies that educators ca...

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Aug. 9, 2020

Ep. 24: Changes and Strategies in PT education with Marvin Zotomayor

Assist. Prof. Marvin Zotomayor, MSPT, CNMT, PTRP earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership and Managemen...

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July 26, 2020

Ep. 22: Dementia and elevating yourself and your practice with Mike C…

In today's episode, Mike Chua, PT, DPT talked about dementia care, and how we, as physical therapists, can elevate ourselves and our practice. He is a Certified Clinical Instructor, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Senior...

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July 19, 2020

Ep. 21: Intellectual Property with Michael Jorge Peralta

Assoc. Prof. Michael Jorge Peralta, MSc, MSPT, Ll.M. shares what intellectual property is, why it is important for us as physical therapists to be familiar about it, and how he relates his physical therapy background in his...

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July 11, 2020

Ep. 20: US PT via an Agency with Joy Nolasco, Part 2

We continue our candid conversion with Joy Nolasco, PT on pointers to consider if you are going with an agency on your road to working as a PT in the US. We talked about contract hours, work setting, transitions process and m...

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July 11, 2020

Ep. 19: US PT via an Agency with Joy Nolasco, Part 1

In this episode, I invited my dear friend Joy Nolasco, PT to discuss pointers we both considered in choosing the right agency to assist us in our goal of working in the US as physical therapists. We reflected on our experie...

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July 4, 2020

Ep. 18: Being a NASA Research Scientist with Jojo Sayson

Jojo Sayson, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, is a physical therapist, a doctor of manual therapy, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is a research scientist/consultant/co-investigator in the NASA ...

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June 19, 2020

Ep. 16: Scoiliosis Management with Jerome de Leon

We're celebrating Scoliosis Awareness month with an episode dedicated on Scoliosis. Jerome de Leon, PTRP helps us in the discussion. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of the Phil...

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May 25, 2020

Ep. 11: Yoga Therapy with Viel Olegario, Part 2

In the second part of my conversation with Viel Olegario, PTRP, DOMTP, ERYT-500, licensed physical therapist, manual therapist and yoga therapist, she shares how she started her yoga school- Medicale Yoga Institute, what moti...

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May 25, 2020

Ep. 10: Yoga Therapy with Viel Olegario, Part 1

Today's guest is Anne Marieviel Olegario, PTRP, DOMTP, ERYT-500, a licensed physical therapist, manual therapist, yoga therapist, founder and co-director of Medicale Yoga Institute. In this episode, she talks about her person...

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April 29, 2020

Ep. 4: Telerehabilitation with Carl Leochico, MD

Telerehabilitation is one of his advocacies. As one of the pioneers of the program in their hospital, Carl Leochico, MD, FPARM talks about the Telerehabilitation program in UP-Philippine General Hospital, Department of Rehabi...

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April 26, 2020

Ep. 3: Pilates with Burns Reyes

Our guest today is BURNS REYES, a licensed physical therapist and Pilates Instructor for about 10 years now. His credentials include: being Fully Certified in STOTT Pilates, Rehab Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Traine...

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