Specialty Areas Episodes

This episode was recorded and streamed live last July 24, 2023 During our conversation, we delved into the reasons why they chose to pursue ABPTS Specialist Certification, the positive impact it had on their career, and how they prepared for the exam. We also explored other alternatives such as residencies and fellowships that satisfy the exam requirement. Additionally, they offered valuable insights and advice to peers who were unsure about becoming a Clinical Specialist. About our guests: Bo...

In this episode of the PT Meal Podcast, host Dr. Bobby Bellarmino, a physical therapist specializing in cardiopulmonary care, discusses the decision-making process for mobilizing patients in the ICU. They emphasize the importance of considering the overall risk and benefit, as well as the patient's cognition and goals. Dr. Bellarmino also shares a powerful story about the impact of human connection on comatose patients and highlights the need for skilled services in physical therapy encounters. ...

In this episode, Oliver Rivera, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT shared his expertise in treating rock climbers. Being a rock climber gives him an inside perspective on the sports and the physical demand of the athletes. He shared some advantages of knowing the language of the sport, his approach from training, rehabilitation, and return to sport, and his philosophy in assessing not just rock climbers but every athlete he encounters. Oliver Rivera is a senior physical therapist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab....

Catch this episode with Eleazar Tayag, PT, DPT, MPH to learn more about hospice care and what services physical therapists can provide in this setting. It's clear that hospice care mainly provides comfort care. but there are a lot more things to think about as well. Eli talked about the difference between hospice to home health and to palliative care. We also talked about the skills that PTs can bring to hospice service not just prescribing DME. Lastly, he shared considerations and practical tip...

Archelle Jane Callejo-Tiuseco, MSPH, PTRP, PT, and Architect Luis Gloda talk about their collaborative relationship in the recovery and rehabilitation of after Luis' AVM rupture. In this episode, we talked about Luis's experience and how his stroke impacted his life. Archelle and Luis talked about how they communicate in creating a plan for Luis to include his own goals as well as the contribution of his family. Archelle also discussed the interventions and techniques she employed in Luis' rehab...

Jenny Youssef, PT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS), a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adult (CEEAA). She's currently the Vice-Chair of Global Health in Aging Adult Special Interest Group in the APTA Geriatrics. In this episode, Jenny described her practice as a geriatric physical therapist. We also talked about different models or terms associated with aging like successful, optimal, h...

Barbara Parks, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner and a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Dr. Parks understand the specific fitness and rehabilitation needs of horses and riders. In this episode, Dr. Parks talked about how she became an equine physical therapist, assessment and treatment of a horse, common conditions referred to her, and certifications needed to become a horse PT. Links for Barbara Parks:...

Lance Frank, PT, DPT, MPH is the owner of Flex PT ATL in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Frank, earned his Doctorate in PT from Emory University and his Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Missouri. He received his training in pelvic floor from Herman & Wallace, Alcove Education and Pelvic Guru. He treats all gender with pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence, sexual health concerns, pelvic pain, constipation and LGBTQ+ related issues. So we talked about how he started his p...

Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, MS, MTC, CertMDT, CFC, CertMST, CNPT, FAAOMPT is a fellowship trained cash-based PT practice owner, entrepreneur, blogger, and sought after lecturer in the topic of Modern Manual Therapy. He graduated from D'Youville College with a dual Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical therapy. His inclination to Orthopedic and manual therapy lead him to his Doctor in Physical degree from the University of St. Augustine. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Or...

You're back to PT MEAL: Physical Therapy podcast. This is Episode 56. Just in time for the Valentine's weekend, we are going to talk about the heart. Today, we are going to talk about Cardiac rehabilitation. My guest is Arthur Bhenedict King, PTRP, an alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas, a member of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association Board of Director, a cardiac rehabilitation PT, and the Chief Physical Therapist of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Section of the Philippine Heart Center....

Jon Hernandez, PT, DPT, ATC is a physical therapist for the LA Rams. In our conversation, he shared his day to day activities with the LA Rams, the concussion protocol of the NFL, difference between treating NFL athletes and other populations, and the challenges and perks of being a physical therapist for an NFL team. Come take a dive!

[ENGLISH] Mary June Nocete, PT is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Certified Comprehensive Oncology Rehabilitation Expert. In this episode, we talked about Oncologic Physical Therapy - difference in treating patients with cancer and cancer-related symptoms, considerations in treatment plan for these patients, motivating or cueing to promote patient participation. We also touched on chronic pain management in patients with cancer and her learnings in Oncology Physical Therapy. Let's take a li...

You're listening to PT MEAL: Physical Therapy podcast. This is Episode 35. This is a special episode for you guys today. I had a conversation with Lily Ann Bautista, PT, DPT, PTRP, COMT, CCVT, the President of the Philippine Association of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and the Director of the Institute of Rehabilitative Services at Siliman University, Dumaguete. She completed her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University and his Bachelor of Science degree in Physica...

Our guest today is Jonathan Yap, PT. He is the Director of the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program in Beaumonth Hospital in Michigan. He also supervises physical, occupational, recreational therapists for the inpatient rehab in Neuro, Ortho and Oncology. Aside from being a physical therapists, He is also a fitness instructor with certifications in group fitness, tabata, Les Mills, and TRX and TRX RIP suspension training. In this episode we talk about what a residency program is, descr...

Today we have Amirrah Joyce Sacapanio, PTRP, a pediatric physical therapists. She earned her BS in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines Manila. She is also a Certified Infant Massage Teacher from the Liddle Kidz Foundation, and currently works as the PT Department Head of ALRES Sta. Rosa. In this episode, she talks about how fulfilling the Pediatric PT scene is, shared some memorable experiences as well as challenges she faced in the practice, and some important lessons she ha...

Maria Angela Borras, PTRP provides us with a glimpse of what a Sports Physical Therapist does. She shares her experience how she got into sports PT, a memorable incident in the field, and what it takes to be a good sports PT. She also describes to us what OCR is and what her role as a Rehabilitation Coach in the OCR Pilipinas team entails. She discussed the Sports Special Interest Group of PPTA and the Post-grad course on Sports Physical Therapy by the UP Sports Physical Therapy Clinic. And last...

Thomas Joseph Foronda,PT,DPT helps us discover the wonderful world of Wound Care. He has been Wound Care Credentialed by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy, and Certified Wound Specialist from American Board of Wound Management. In this episode he discussed what wound care in physical therapy entails, described performing sharp debridement, compression and burn management. Lastly he shared his wisdom from working in wound care and his advice to physical therapists who want to pursue ...

We can't get enough of Occupational Health. In today's episode Zyra Mae Sicat, PTRP, MOH helps us understand more what occupational health is. She is a licensed physical therapist, currently affiliated in the University of Santo Tomas, College of Rehabilitation Sciences as a faculty member in their Physical Therapy department. She finished her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in University of Santo Tomas and her Master of Occupational Health in University of the Philippines - Manil...

Let's take a listen to the last part of my conversation with Gian Paolo Clares, PTRP as he talks more about being an Occupational Health Specialist at Chevron Holdings Inc, and his advice to physical therapists who wish to enter the occupational health field.

Gian Paolo Clares is a licensed Physical Therapist working in the corporate space. He is an Occupational Health Specialist in Chevron Holdings Inc. where he conducts ergonomic evaluations, clinical screening for potential musculoskeletal injuries, and ensures safety, health and well-being of their customers among others. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and is currently working on earning his Master's degree in Physical Therapy in the sam...

Lili Wells, DPT talks about one of her areas of focus which is Pelvic Health / Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. She describes how Physical Therapists can address pelvic floor issues like pain, incontinence, and pain during sex among others. She also guides us to how she performs her external and internal assessment as well as treatment. Lastly, she goes on to share what it takes to become a pelvic floor physical therapist and why she enjoys doing being one. Let's take another bite of PT MEAL.