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July 20, 2023

129: From Patient to Future Physical Therapist with Justin Aleck Duan…

In this episode of the PT Meal Podcast, we sit down with Justin AlecK Duane Dizon, a first-year physical therapy student, to discuss his unique journey into the field of physical therapy. Aleck shares how he stumbled upon the...

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Feb. 28, 2023

124: Instant Review on CSM 2023 & Ramblings on Psychological factors …

This was my instant review of the recently concluded APTA CSM 2023 held in San Diego. I talked about the CSM venue, exhibits, and programming. I also discussed connecting with fellow physical therapists, especially with the A...

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Jan. 14, 2023

118: Working as a Physiotherapist in Singapore with Jonathan Eusebio

In this episode, Jonathan Magpoc Eusebio, PT, DPT shares his physical therapy story and the process of becoming a physical therapist in Singapore. He discussed how he transitioned from personal training back to physical therapy. He described what it's like …

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Jan. 7, 2023

117: 2022 Review

Here's a video podcast on a quick look back to 2022. Last year has seen some firsts for the podcast - round table discussions, collaborations, solo episodes, and live episodes. Thanks to everyone who continues on supporting the podcast and …

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Dec. 14, 2022

115: Impact of Dementia to Patients and Caregivers with Riza Carlton

Riza Carlton, PT experienced a reversible type of dementia in 2019. Today, she speaks about her experience and how it made an impact on her life. In this episode, she described her ordeal in going through early signs of dementia …

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Nov. 20, 2022

112: Brain Tumor Survivor to Advocate with Eric Anthony Galvez

What happens when a PT becomes a patient after finding out he has a golf ball-sized brain tumor? In this episode Eric Anthony Galvez, DPT shared his story of diagnosis and rehabilitation from his brain tumor surgery. He talked about …

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Nov. 17, 2022

111: Migration Horror Stories | PT MEAL Live! Handaan

In this Halloween edition of PT MEAL LIVE! Handaan, we shared "horror" stories we've heard or experienced about migrating to the US. It's not always rainbows and butterflies as most people assume. Hopefully, with this discussion, more people will be …

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July 11, 2022

104: Issues when migrating to the US as a Filipino PT (from Live stre…

This was a live podcast episode where we talked about some concerns Filipino PTs encounter when migrating and working here in the US. This conversation started back in CSM last February in San Antonio, Texas and we just thoug...

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June 7, 2022

100: Life as students in Physical Therapy School with Jan Mikaela Ram…

In this episode, Jan Mikaela Ramos and Neil Zachary Aningalan share their experiences as physical therapy students about to become interns this coming academic year. We talked about what they liked about being physical therap...

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May 2, 2022

98: Working as a Physiotherapist in UK with Mayvhin Atienza

Mayvhin Atienza, PTRP, HCPC Registered is a Band 5 Physiotherapist at Central London Community Healthcare. She graduated from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila last 2012 and was Clinical Supervisor at Metropolitan Medical Center - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. In …

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April 18, 2022

97: Recap on Geria PT, ICU, FIRE movement, Physio in Canada, PT-Patie…

Here are some highlights from the past conversations we had in the podcast. Jenny Youseff, PT, DPT discussed how she educates her patient about the normal parts of aging. Kali Dayton, DNP, ACNP describes the role of physical ...

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March 29, 2022

96: How to Top the Physical Therapist Licensure Exam with Jasmine Lia…

Jasmine Lianne Esguerra, PTRP took the top spot in the December 2021 Philippine Physical Therapist Licensure exam with a rating of 90.40%. In this episode, she talked about her journey to being a top-notcher - from her preparation, study habits, …

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March 14, 2022

94: How to become a Physiotherapist in Canada with Reina Nakahata

Reina Nakahata is currently in Canada, in the process of becoming an independent physiotherapist. In today's conversation, we talked about the process of becoming a physiotherapist in Canada, the expenses that an applicant may incur, and the general feel of …

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Feb. 27, 2022

93: APTA CSM Musings with Maria Cauilan Aguila

In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with Maria Aguila, PT, DPT about our experience in the recently concluded APTA Combined Sections Meeting held in San Antonio, Texas. Maria turned the table a bit and did the hosting since it …

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Feb. 13, 2022

92: APTA CSM Reflection

In this episode, I'll take about my experience in attending the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in person for the first time as well as my takeaways from the first day of talks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

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