Episodes

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Nov. 17, 2020

Ep. 45: On Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Maria Cauilan Aguila

Today I talked to Maria Cauilan Aguila, PT, DPT. She is a practice owner and Doctor of Physical Therapy in Life in Motion Physical Therapy, a community outpatient orthopedic facility in Jersey City, NJ; certified in Applied Prevention and Health Promotion Therapies, an Adjunct Instructor for the Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences in Newark, New Jersey; a visiting Faculty of the FEUNRMF School of Physical Therapy,; a Capstone Coordinator at the Univers...
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Nov. 11, 2020

Ep. 44: Making a difference in the profession through non-profit organization, FUTURE Foundation with Ben Aguila

Dr. Ben Aguila, PT, DPT is is the Practice Owner of Life In Motion PT clinic located in Jersey City, New Jersey for the last ten years, serves as a Charter Board Trustee and immediate past President of the FUTURE Foundation, a nonprofit organization for global PT advocacies. He's The recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Alumni Award for Career Achievement from the FEUNRMF Institute of Medicine, an Adjunct Instructor in the DPT program at Rutgers Health Sciences for Winter courses, an active member ...
Guest: Ben Aguila
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Nov. 2, 2020

Ep. 43: Community-based Rehabilitation with Sheen Ceñidoza

Ma. Sheen Ceñidoza, PTRP is a community-based physical therapist from the Philippines. As the head of their municipality's community-based rehabilitation program, she currently engages in clinical, administrative, educational and research endeavors with the patients, community leaders, non-government organizations and universities in the Philippines. She is a member and one of the resource persons for community based training/lectures of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association Community-base...
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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, and Virginia, a content creator, a 3D animator, and a full-time outpatient Physical Therapist at Beebe Healthcare for 11 years. In this episode, we talked about Theranimation and how it began, how he came up with the idea of combining his passion in animation and his love as a...
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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 this episode and I was his guest. We talked about leisure and physical therapy. I rambled about leisure studies, leisure motivation and leisure barriers that may affect a person's leisure participation, leisure life and quality of life. Since this episode is special, I have ...
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Oct. 19, 2020

Ep. 40: TheraFree and Tele-TheraFree with Eleonor Lopez and Marius Bautista

Eleonor Rose Lopez, PTRP and Marius Angelo Bautista, PTRP are both alumni of the University of the Philippines- College of Allied Medical Professions. They both work in ALRES - Alternative Learning Resource School Philippines, Marius as the Chief of the Physical Therapy department and Yo as a Senior Consultant Physical therapist and Clinical Supervisor. They are part of the board of trustees of the University of the Philippines - College of Allied Medical Professions Alumni Association. And toda...
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Oct. 12, 2020

Ep. 39: COVID19 and Acute Care PT with Phil Dumaligan

Phil Dumaligan, PT is an acute care physical therapist, and board-certified clinical specialist in both geriatric and neurologic physical therapy. He earned is Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of the Philippines, and he is in the process of earning his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. In this episode, we talked about the current situation at his practice, how COVID19 changed how he worked, his experience in handling patient diagnosed with COVID19, h...
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Oct. 6, 2020

Ep. 38: From Physical Therapy to the Philippine Navy with LCDR Anna Leah Cazcarro

LCDR Ana Leah Cazcarro of the Philippine Navy graduated from Southwestern University, Cebu City with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She is a member of the Naval Officers Candidate course Class 03 which graduated on March 2006. She started her military career as an Admin Officer of the Naval Public Affairs Office before being assigned to the Fleet Public Affairs office. She was then assigned at the Public Affairs Office of the AFP and at the Secretary Joint Staff of the AFP. She has c...
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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 the Philippines, operations manager of Health In Motion (Malolos, Bulacan), and the founder of HIM Prime Potentials. He earned his Master of Science in Human Movement Science from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Emi...
Guest: Bert Cinco
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Sept. 21, 2020

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

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 1 Certified Strength and Condition Coach from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), a Fellow of the Radiology Course for Physical Therapist and a basic Vodder method practitioner. In this episode, we talked about ACL injuries from mechanism of injury, ...
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Sept. 17, 2020

Ep. 35: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy with Lily Ann Bautista

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...
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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 Montana. We talked about his experience in going to the US to work as a physical therapist processing his papers on his own and not through an agency. He shared how his experience was from research, getting his documents done, and transitioning to the US. Take a listen.
Guest: Ian Aguinaldo
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Sept. 12, 2020

Ep. 33: From Clinical Practice to Academe & NPTE Item Writing with Arvie Vitente

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, 2020, 8pm to 12mn (EST) [Sept 19, 2020, 8am to 12nn, Philippine Time]. Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIQ-sG4LRBqqTK1QT1DPsw. We also talked about transitioning from clinical role to the academe here in the US. Lastly, we discussed...
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Sept. 7, 2020

Ep. 32: Neurologic PT Residency Program with Jonathan Yap

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...
Guest: Jonathan Yap
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Sept. 2, 2020

Ep. 31: Online Physical Therapy with Ken Erbvin Sosa

Ken Erbvin Sosa, MOH, PTRP, PT talks about his initiative in founding Online Physical Therapy (OPT) Consultation during this time of pandemic. Oniline Physical Therapy Consultation is a collective of Filipino physical therapists providing free physical therapy services online. He discussed how and why he started the project, how fellow physical therapists joined the cause, and what the future holds for the platform. Let's take a listen. Check them out in: https://www.facebook.com/groups/92645738...
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Aug. 24, 2020

Ep. 30: The Filipino Physio Webseries with Charmaine Geronimo

Charmaine Geronimo, PTRP, PT, DPT the Founder of The Filipino Physio Webseries, provides free top notch webinars from physical therapists. She earned her BS degree in Physical Therapy from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and her Doctor of physical therapy degree from Arcadia University. Her professional experience includes Team Physio Therapist at Ateneo de Manila University, Internship Coordinator at Brent Hospital and Colleges Inc, PT and Sports and Conditioning Coach of Women's Volleybal...
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Aug. 16, 2020

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

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 developed the MAN Up Program, what it is, and what his patients do and how they received it.
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Aug. 13, 2020

Ep. 28: The Philippine Physical Therapy Association with Mike Gabilo, pt.2

Mr Michael Pereyra Gabilo,PTRP,DHPEd, is the president of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association. He is presently affiliated with Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science and Technology as a Faculty member in the colleges of Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Dentistry, and Medicine, and also holds other positions in the same institution. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and Post-grad diploma in Health Profession...
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Aug. 13, 2020

Ep. 27: The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) wiht Michael Gabilo.

Mr Michael Pereyra Gabilo,PTRP,DHPEd, is the president of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association. He is presently affiliated with Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science and Technology as a Faculty member in the colleges of Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Dentistry, and Medicine, and also holds other positions in the same institution. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and Post-grad diploma in Health Profession...
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Aug. 9, 2020

Ep. 26: Changes and Strategies in PT Education with Marvin Zotomayor, pt. 3

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, pt.2

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 can implement.
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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 Management from the De La Salle University. He is a Part-time faculty in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Manila Adventist College in their Physical Therapy departments. He is also the Chief Physical therapist at JNRAL Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a Home health PT Co...
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Aug. 1, 2020

Ep. 23: Pediatric Physical Therapy practice with Amirrah Sacapanio

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...
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July 26, 2020

Ep. 22: Dementia and elevating yourself and your practice with Mike Chua, DPT

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 Fitness Specialist, an Alternative Career Coach / Mentor, an entrepreneur, and author of several books. He received his Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Perpetual Help Rizal and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at University of Incarnate Word at ...
Guest: Mike Chua