Episodes

This episode was recorded live. Here I shared a discussion I've had with some other PTs in a course I am attending about Primary Care Physical Therapy. The take-home message here is that being a primary care physical therapist is not only applicable to those who are being seen in an outpatient clinic with direct access. Being a primary care PT and its philosophy can and should be applied by every physical therapist regardless of the practice setting or specialty.

This episode was recorded during the PT MEAL Podcast Live! I invited Asst. Prof. Marvin Zotomayor back on the show to talk about motivation and the lack of it in higher education and in life. Here, Marvin talked about how unmotivated and demotivated ignite their motivation through learning, unlearning, and relearning, outcomes-based education, and the 5 principles of motivating demotivated and unmotivated students. If you feel lost and unsure, this might be the episode for you!

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 how the brain tumor impacted his personal and professional life, as well as, how being a physical therapist helped him navigate through his journey. He also described his advocacy for raising awareness about cancer in young adults, and his work with APTA Oncology and...

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 aware and prepared for what they can expect or avoid when trying to migrate to a different country. Returning to share their experiences are Fretche Garcia Blair, PT, CEEAA Ben Aguila, PT, DPT Maria Consie Aguila, PT, DPT. We talked about unfair emp...

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...

Authors Francis Clarence Chua and Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra discussed further their research entitled "Framework for the Priority Actions of Filipino Physical Therapists in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management." They explained how even entry-level physical therapists can contribute to DRRM efforts and what it would entail to promote and raise awareness of the practice of PTs in this field. Ryan Rolliane Simon, a local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management officer, provided some background on t...

Welcome to part two of our conversation with some of the Philippine Physical therapy association's board of officers, Michael Gabilo, PTRP, DHPEd, Juan Doco, PTRP, Christian Rimando, PTRP, MSPT, Lily Bautista, PT, DPT, PTRP, and Patrick Bonnevie, PTRP, MRS. In this last part of the conversation, we focused on some of the issues that were raised and emerged in a physical therapy group forum. We asked about the boards' insights and stand issues like unlicensed practitioners hired in a physical th...

This episode was recorded live last September as part of the celebration of the World and National Physical Therapy Day last September 8th. I was joined by some of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)'s board of officers headed by its president Mr. Mike Gabilo, PTRP, DPH along with the external vice-president, Mr. Juan Doco, PTRP, internal vice-president, Christian Rimando, MSPT, PTRP, Secretary - Mr. Patric Bonnevie, PTRP, MRS, and Treasurer - Dr. Lily Bautista, PTRP, PT, DPT In ...

Here's another episode from a live podcast interview with Atty. Flomy Javier Diza of Reeves Immigration Law Group. In his episode, Atty. Diza talked about the different types of visas PTs from the Philippines, Canada, and Australia get to work as a PT here in the US. He described non-immigrant and immigrant visas and their eligibility. He also talked about concerns about migrating with the family or if a non-immigrant working visa expires. He also gave some advice on other pathways to stay in th...

This is a recorded live stream of the podcast. I presented the result of the informal survey I made last July to see how much physical therapists charge for their homecare visits in the Philippines.

Lady Michelle Servillas, PT, CEEAA, CADDCT, CDP manages and owns several home health companies, outpatient clinics, and a foundation that provides for underserved populations. In this episode, she shared valuable insight and advice on starting and owning a business. She described how she started in entrepreneurship, and how she manages multiple companies. She also discussed some drawbacks in being a business as well as failures and challenges she encounter as a business owner. Lady Servillas, P...

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 thought of sharing it with everyone. You'll hear different stories of struggles and challenges as internationally educated and trained physical therapists when we all started our careers here. We discussed working in the US and adjusting to the new practice, lacking confidence in...

This podcast was recorded live in celebration of Pride Month. The discussion is about LGBTQIA+ concerns in Physical Therapy with Phil Dumaligan, Regina Araquel, and Jewels Racho. They shared stories of discrimination, healthcare access concerns of LGBTQ+, and competency and inclusiveness in PT practice.

Ma. Roxanne Fernandez, MSPT, PTRP is a PhD student at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. In this episode, she shared what it's like to pursue her PhD degree and what motivated her to do so. She also shared what goes on in her program, her current project, and the lessons she has learned in her journey so far.

This was recorded from the recent live podcast episode I did where I recapped past episodes and teased about future ones. Plus, since June is Trauma Awareness month, let's talk about ways to strengthen mental health awareness.

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 therapy students and what they look forward to as interns and as professionals. We also talked about some of their current struggles while in PT school here in the Philippines. So if you're someone interested in studying physical therapy, this might be something that can help you ...

Jay Enriquez, PTRP, PT, DPT, DMS, Charmaine Geronimo, PTRP, PT, DPT, and Liezelle Soriano, PTRP, DPT share their experiences in taking the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) or post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy while still in the Philippines. They talked about why they chose their universities to earn their Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees and also discussed their respective programs, academic load, time to finish, and tuition. They also described how earning their DPT h...

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 this episode, she discussed the steps she took to process her physiotherapist license in the UK. She also shared why she decided to establish her career in the UK. She described the difference and similarities in her practic...

Bakit kailangan lagyan ng "preferably female" o "preferably male" ang job post description ng ilang physical therapy jobs?

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 therapists in early mobility based on her experience in the ICU. Camille Alcoriza, PT, DPT and Daryl Marcelo, PT shared some tips for starting your journey to financial independence. Reina Nakahata answered the question about the average physiotherapist salary in Canada. Lui...

Research authors Archelle Jane Callejo-Tiuseco, Ella Mae Rueda, and Kyla Mari Carbonell discuss their study entitled "Perception of Filipino Physicians on the Roles and Scope of Practice of Physical Therapy in the Philippines: A Multi-method Quantitative Study." They talked about the context behind their research, the results as well as its implication for the physical therapy profession and practice specifically professional collaboration between physicians and PTs and the physical therapy refe...

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, support systems, superstitious beliefs, and specific goals in taking the exam. She also shared how she manages burnout during those times of studying and her advice to colleagues about to take their licensure exams.

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...

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 the licensure exam. We also discussed the truth behind the news that Canada is discontinuing its clinical exam for physiotherapist applicants. Lastly, we talked about what a physiotherapist does in Canada that may differ from the practice in ...