Episodes

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 was my first time attending the CSM in-person. We talked about expectations and motivations in attending the conference and what we look forward to for next year's event. Our conversation led to us talking about the experiences and struggles of internationally edu...

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.

Camille Alcoriza,PT, DPT, and Daryl Marcelo, PT are physical therapists who are on their journey to living with intention and financial independence. In our conversation, they shared what motivated them in starting this journey. They also discussed their strategies in reaching their goals of early retirement as well as the challenges they face along the way. They also described how and what they do in their trial retirement. Lastly, they gave some tips and advice to those who are interested in s...

Kali Dayton, DNP, ACNP is an ICU nurse practitioner and ICU consultant. She is the host of the Walking Home from the ICU podcast where she talks to healthcare professionals and ICU survivors about their experiences in the ICU. In today's episode, we are going to talk about the ICU, sedation effects and practices, and the role of physical therapists with Kali Dayton, an acute care nurse practitioner and the host of Walking Home From the ICU Podcast. We talked about the effects of sedation, why i...

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...

The second part of our recap is our visit to three middle east countries - Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Listen to Bea Palon, a physiotherapist in Qatar describe what she does there as a physiotherapist and how it's different or similar to her previous practice in the Philippines. Stephanie Ilustre talked about the adjustment process she had to undertake to work in the United Arab Emirates. Lastly, Joel de Leon Quiambao, a rehab director and physiotherapist, discu...

In today's episode, we're just going to revisit the past season of topics. We'll start with F Scott Feil's talk about the realities of side gigs and side hustles. Next, is Engelbert de Vera talking about finding the "why" in starting a business and the true test of a business. Lastly is Rolando Lazaro compared writing for a textbook and for scholarly journals, and where physical therapists can begin their writing journey. We'll also hear their takeaways from our conversation. So let's hear them.

To cap off the year, here is Joel De Leon Quiambao, a physiotherapist, and a rehabilitation director/manager, talking about life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As with other episodes, we talked about the process of becoming a physiotherapist in Saudi, what it's like being a physiotherapist there and what it's like to live in Saudi Arabia. Catch the full episode now. [In Filipino]

Here's a quick look back on the year and a show of appreciation to the guests and listeners that continually support the show and its cause. Your subscription to the podcast and the YouTube channel, as well as your comments and share really help support the show! Thanks, y'all!

Matapos sa Qatar, magawi naman tayo sa United Arab Emirates. Stephanie Ilustre is a physiotherapist in a long-term facility in Abu Dhabi. In this episode, we talked about why she chose to work in UAE and how she processed getting her license to work there. She also share how it's like to work as a physiotherapist there, the adjustments she had to make, and the beauty of working in the country. Let's all take a listen!

Rolando Lazaro, PT, PhD, DPT is a professor in California State University, Sacramento. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines, Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific, his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Creighton University, and his Ph.D. in Health Science from Touro University. He has published works in numerous scientific journals and edited and chapter authored in numerous textbooks. He's also the editor-...

Engelbert De Vera, PT, or Bert, is a physical therapist based in Texas. He's the founder of Rehabpreneur where he teaches PTs, OTs, and SLPs to become business owners. In our conversation, he shared his story about why he decided to open up his own business to get away from his 9-5 job. He explained what a home health contract business is and how it works. He also discussed some strategies to determine if being a business owner is right for you. Lastly, and this blew my mind, he described why b...

F Scott Feil, PT, DPT, EdD is a husband, a father, a physical therapist, a professor, and most recently an amazon best-selling author. F Scott is also a business coach and mentor despite starting his journey as an English major before becoming a Physical Therapist. He is one of three co-hosts of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast which aims at breaking down the silos between healthcare professions and trying to find best practices in teaching and learning throughout healthcare acade...

This is part two of the recap of the batch of conversations I had for this season. We'll hear again highlights from our recent guests. B Okay, first you'll hear Reiza Dejito talked about compassion fatigue in her work as a humanitarian worker and what keeps her motivated. Milani Purugganan shared her realization why she likes being a prosthetist-orthotist. Eugene Octaviano discussed different answers to the question: What is functional training. And lastly, Daria Oller discussed evaluation and a...

Alright, first you'll hear Michael Datu describe what a skilled nursing facility is and what he likes about working in one. Barbara Parks talked about equine physical therapy specifically assessing horses and how to make horses do what you want them to do. Jean Pangilinan, an officer of the Association of Philippine Physical Therapy Students, shared her initial reactions regarding the lockdown and how it would affect her schooling. Ul Juntilla discussed why manual therapy is demonized, abused an...

Daria Oller, PT, DPT, ATC earned her BS in Athletic Training from James Madison University in 2006 and her DPT from Seton Hall University in 2010. She works at Pro-Activity in Lebanon, New Jersey in both an outpatient clinical setting specializing in treating dancers and athletes, and on-site with employer clients specializing in prevention and health promotion. She has previously conducted research examining youth sport injury and illness epidemiology at Penn State Sport Camps. Daria contracted...

Eugene Octaviano, PTRP, CPT, OMPT-C started his career in the fitness and wellness industry before going back to his roots in physical therapy profession. Having had that experience in both worlds, he brings that to his current practice. In this episode, we talked about Functional Training and what it is all about. We also tackled where some misconceptions and its bad reputation is coming from. He also discussed how proper communication is important during assessment and intervention in conveyin...

Milani Purugganan is a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CPO) in the Philippines by the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). In this episode, we talked about why she chose to be and stay as a Prosthetist & Orthotist, and what prostheses and orthoses are. She also discussed the process of meeting her client for the first time to actual fitting of devices, and the qualities and traits to thrive in this career. She shared common occurrence in her practice like dealing with ...

I invited Charmaine Geronimo, PTRP, PT, DPT again to the program to talk to us about The Filipino Physio Academy. Last year she started the The Filipino Physio Webseries during the start of the lockdown. Now, she founded the The Filipino Physio Academy a multi-specialty website to elevate Filipino Physio practice worldwid. To launch website and its masterclasses she's organized the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Summit happening this October 9 & 10, 2021. Let's take a listen! Website: https...

Reiza Dejito is physical therapist and an alumna of the Siliman University. She's now working as a humanitarian worker for Humanity and Inclusion as Program Director for Nepal, India and Sri Lanka. We talked about how she started in volunteer work before ending up with Humanity and Inclusion (formerly Handicap International). She discussed challenges humanitarian workers face in their daily practice as well as their lives. She also shared her motivations in continuing in her work as well as the...

Ulysses Juntilla, PT, DPT is a Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. In today's episode we talked about Chad Cook's article entitled "The Demonization of Manual Therapy." We discussed some "demonizations" from the article. Ul elaborated on how manual therapy is also abused and misused as a technique. We kinda went off topic a bit by discussing chronic pain and treatment.

In the Philippines, when the lockdown was announced in the latter part of the first quarter of 2020, physical therapy classes were migrated online. Until now, physical therapy education is still online with limited face-to-face interaction. Physical Therapy interns Ainna Roxas, Jean Pangilinan and Monique Paragua shared their experiences in getting their education online as well as becoming interns in this pandemic. They are officers of the Association of Philippine Physical Therapy Students - ...

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:...

Michael Angelo Datu is a physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, an American Physical Therapist Association - Certified Clinical Instructor and a proud Angelean. Michael is a Physical Therapy supervisor in an orthopedic geriatric skilled nursing facility. In this episode, we talked about what a typical day is like in a skilled nursing facility, changes he experienced because of PDPM and COVID19, challenges and memorable experiences in his practice. Also, he shared ...