Dr. Tim DiFrancesco, DPT, the lead strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, joins us again on this week’s Thursday Quickie and we are talking all about the millennial generation.
In this episode we discuss:
I had a great time chatting with Tim and I wanted to thank him for sharing great advice on how to engage effectively with millennials as well as helpful tips to apply to our patients, clients, and even fellow PT's. Make sure to check out his blog (tdathletesedge.com) and follow him on twitter (@tdathletesedge) and instagram (@tdathletesedge).
Thanks for listening to this week's Thursday Quickie and subscribing to the podcast! You can find me on twitter @karenlitzyNYC.
Have a lovely weekend and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
xo Karen
Do you want to train some of the highest performing athletes in the world and keep them at the top of their game? On today's show, I talk with Dr. Tim DiFrancesco who is the lead strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.
In this episode we discuss:
This was a great interview with Tim on how his background as a physical therapist influences his strength and conditioning principles. I learned a great deal from Tim on this episode and I hope you come away with some great insights to use immediately in your clinical or fitness setting!
Tim's Top Resources:
Kelly Starrett (http://www.mobilitywod.com/)
Dan John (http://danjohn.net/)
Pavel Tsatsouline (http://www.strongfirst.com/)
How to reach Tim:
Website: www.tdathletesedge.com/
Twitter: @tdathletesedge
Instagram: @tdathletesedge
Thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast! And remember you can find me on Twitter: @KarenLitzyNYC
Don't forget to tune in for the Thursday Quickie 2/11/16 with Dr. DiFrancesco on working with millennials!
Stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
If you are a physical therapist and you have not heard of the Graham Sessions...don't worry you are not alone! The first time I heard about this meeting was last year and even then I had no idea what it was all about. So this year I was able to register for the event which took place at the beautiful Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, AZ in January. Because most PTs have no idea what the Graham Sessions are or they heard about the Graham Sessions on social media and are feeling left out, this podcast with one of the founders of the Graham Sessions, Steve Anderson, PT will hopefully answer all of the questions you might have about this meeting.
In this episode we talk about:
* What are the Graham Sessions?
* How did the Graham Sessions come about? (It involves a late night at a bar)
* What were the topics covered in this year's Graham Sessions.
* What were Steve's thoughts about the meeting this year.
* What are Steve's thoughts on the future of the Graham Sessions.
I want to thank Steve Anderson, PT for being on the podcast and for being so generous with his thoughts on this conference and the future of the Graham Sessions.
As always thank you for tuning in and subscribing to the podcast! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
xo
Karen
This week's Thursday quickie is part two if my conversation with the Latin American Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Houston Astros, Rachel Balkovec.
In this episode we discuss:
* Her strength and conditioning philosophy and how she transfers that to her athletes.
* How she individualizes the workouts for each player and position.
* The way Rachel establishes respect in the weight room.
* Who her mentors are (this is very sweet).
* What is next for her in 2016!
This was another great talk with Rachel! She shares more stories and great advice for anyone, but especially women who aspire to be in Major League Baseball.
A huge thanks to Rachel and to you for listening and subscribing to the podcast!
Have a great weekend and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
xo
Karen
Are you a strength and conditioning coach or physical therapist interested in working in Major League Baseball? Then this is the episode for you! I talk with the Latin American strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Astros, Rachel Balkovec.
In this episode we talk about:
* How she found her self worth through strength training.
* How hard work, sacrifice and the right attitude got her to where she is today.
* What she needed to learn to work in MLB.
* The ways in which she goes above and beyond for her players.
* What it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach in MLB.
* Her biggest challenge so far in her career.
* Her advice to women wanting to get into MLB.
* and much much more!
Rachel is a true inspiration, a hard worker and a great role model for young women coming up in the strength and conditioning world.
Thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast!
Stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart,
Karen
In this week's Thursday Quickie Dr. Richard Severin and I discuss:
This was a fun Thursday Quickie with Dr. Severin and I hope it gets at least one more physical therapist to join the fun on social media! I would even go a step further to say I hope it not only gets physical therapists to join social media, but to engage fully with other therapists from around the world, expand your knowledge base and have fun!
Thanks for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
As physical therapists we are now front line healthcare professionals. Because of direct access (this means you can go to a physical therapist without a doctor referral) clients may be coming to us as an entry point into the healthcare system. As a result of this we need to treat every client with a holistic view. We need to at the very least screen the cardiopulmonary system within the overall human movement system. This is where Dr. Richard Severin comes in! He is a passionate proponent of taking vital signs and screen the cardiopulmonary system for every client in every setting.
In this episode we talk about:
This is such an important topic for all healthcare professionals and taking vitals is something we should all be doing…..regardless of our work setting!
Thanks for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
This episode was literally recorded while Lenny Macrina and I were having lunch a the Titleist Performance Institute's Level 1 certification course in Rhode Island. This was Lenny's first podcast, although you would think he has done this his whole life. We had a great conversation and it was super fun!
In this episode we talk about:
* The TPI Level 1 Certification
* Lenny's approach to evaluating and treating and shoulder injury.
* What might be missing the CrossFit athlete’s shoulder complex that may lead to injury.
* What is the Red Zone and Green Zone and how does it relate to your patient's injury.
* How to get a patient (specifically a CrossFit athlete) to buy in to your treatment plan.
* How to sell as a physical therapist.
* How Lenny harnesses the positive to continue to empower and motivate his clients.
* and much more!
A huge thanks to Lenny for this great conversation and to you for subscribing and listening tot he podcast!
Have a great weekend and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
Welcome to 2016!
The Healthy Wealthy & Smart podcast is back with new album art, new intro music (thanks to Candlebox) and a fantastic line up of amazing guests!
I could not think of a better way to kick off the New Year than with a revealing interview with Ms. Gloria Steinem. Ms. Steinem is a writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She travels in this and other countries as an organizer and lecturer and is a frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality. She is particularly interested in the shared origins of sex and race caste systems, gender roles and child abuse as roots of violence, non-violent conflict resolution, the cultures of indigenous peoples, and organizing across boundaries for peace and justice. She lives in New York City, and just published her first book in over twenty years. During this interview we talk about that new book, My Life on the Road. It is a wonderful book full of history and nuggets of wisdom from Gloria.
In this interview we talk about:
I can’t thank Gloria enough for her generosity of time, words and thoughts. She is truly a remarkable woman who continues to live an extraordinary life.
For more information on Gloria Steinem and see her speak in person click here.
Enjoy the conversation and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
This is the last podcast of 2015 and I am so happy to end the year on such a high note with my interview with Dr. Chris Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA.
He is Professor in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Southern California. Dr. Powers' research and teaching interests relate to the biomechanical aspects of human movement. More specifically, his research focuses on how altered kinematics, kinetics, and muscular actions contribute to lower extremity injury. He is particularly interested in the pathomechanics underlying knee and patellofemoral joint dysfunction. Dr. Powers is an active researcher, and has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles. He frequently lectures both nationally and internationally on topics related to lower limb biomechanics and the pathomechanics of orthopaedic disorders. Dr. Powers is the current President of the California Chapter of the APTA
In this episode we talk about:
* The definition of the human movement system.
* Why physical therapists are uniquely qualified to lead the human movement system paradigm.
* The identity crisis of the PT profession and how the human movement system should be the thread that binds our profession together.
* What are the biggest barriers to adopting and implementing the human movement system?
* What should the PT professions unifying message be?
* In the words of Dr. Anthony Delitto "What is the hold up?"
* And much more!
What Dr. Powers and I would like for you to think about is: how would you describe what you do (as physical therapist) in only 5 words?
Have a great holidays season and Happy New Year! See you in 2016 and as always stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
In this week's Thursday Quickie Jennifer and I continue our conversation from Monday about leadership. But this week we focus our attention on the female leadership in physical therapy.
In this episode we talk about:
* The lack of female leadership in the PT profession.
* How our mindset needs to shift.
* How we need to support each other to better our profession.
* Peer to peer "bullying".
* How to authentically lead and adapt to the current culture.
* How to be your best self advocate!
Jennifer and I also issued a challenge to all of the listeners: We would like you to tweet to either of us who your pick would be for a great female keynote speaker for the PPS conference in Las Vegas in 2016! I can't wait to reach your choices!
Have a great weekend and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
What qualities make a good leader? Can those qualities be taught? Should leadership be taught in entry-level healthcare education programs?
In this episode my guest, Jennifer Green-Wilson and I tackle these big questions. We talk about:
* The 4 qualities that are essential for a good leader.
* How does Jennifer go about cultivating these qualities in her clients and students?
* What needs to happen in entry-level education to make leadership skills part of the curriculum.
* Her dissertation on leadership and practice management in entry-level education.
* Who is the first person you must lead in order to be an effective leader.
* and much more!
Jennifer is high energy and her passion for leadership is contagious!
Don't forget to tune in to the Thursday Quickie where Jennifer and I talk about female leadership in the physical therapy world...or lack there of!
Thanks for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
In keeping with the Thursday Quickie theme I am going to keep this short and sweet. In this episode Win and I talk about:
Again, to find out more about Win and her podcast Win’s Women of Wisdom go to:
Win’s co-CEO of Win’s Women of Wisdom
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Thursday Quickie with Win Charles!
Have a great weekend and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
In this episode I was honored to speak with best selling author, artist and podcast host of Win's Women of Wisdom, Win Kelly Charles. Win is all too familiar with physical therapy as she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a very young age. From MoveForwardPT.com, "Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a general term used to describe a group of disorders that affect the normal development of movement and posture. CP is caused by an injury to the brain—such as infection, stroke, trauma, or the loss of oxygen to the brain—that occur before, during, or after birth or within the first 2 years of life. The injury to the brain is "nonprogressive," meaning that it does not get worse after the initial injury. However, the day-to-day activities that can be affected by the injury during an individual's childhood can worsen throughout the individual's life."
Believe me, Win does let CP stop her. She is one of the busiest people I know (she makes me look like a total slacker)! She has written several books, is an accomplished artist, teaches part time, is in school working towards a degree in education, snowboards regularly, and is the host of the podcast Win's Women of Wisdom. Like that is not enough she plans on launching a new podcast next year!
In this episode we talk about:
* Win's experience with physical therapy.
* How her physical therapy care has changed as she has gotten older.
* Her best advice for physical therapists working with children with disabilities (it is always great to get the patient's point of view).
* The most challenging aspect of her current physical therapy plan of care.
* How important the rapport is between the patients and therapist.
* How Win keeps in shape outside of PT.
* The importance of a strong support team.
* Her book I Win.
* And much more!
This was a great conversation and I think it gives us all a better idea of what it is like to not only live with cerebral palsy but to live well with cerebral palsy!
A big thanks to Win for being so open and honest during our conversation.
Thanks for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
This week's Thursday Quickie is a continuation of the podcast from Monday about the PPS (Private Practice Section) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. On Monday we heard from many attendee of the conference and today you will get my take!
In this episode I talk about:
* What being a media company first and PT company second means.
* Gary's thoughts on the biggest social media marketing platform.
* Creating curiosity in the profession through social media.
* Why Instagram is important to you and your brand and how to use it.
* What are Daniel Pink's ABCs of selling.
* What the heck is an ambivert?
* Neil Ihde's 10 Mistakes Leaders Make
* Where are my ladies at??
* Much more!
Thanks for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
A few weeks ago I attended the PPS (Private Practice Section) annual conference in Orlando, FL. I was lucky enough to team up with Dr. Sandy Hilton during the conference to ask attendees what they thought of the keynote speeches from Gary Vaynerchuk and Daniel Pink, the break out sessions and the overall vibe of the conference.
In this episode you will hear from many attendees and get real opinions and thoughts from the conference. What you will hear:
* The big takeaways from Gary Vaynerchuk's keynote speech from the first night of the conference.
* The big takeaways from Daniel Pink's keynote speech from day two of the conference
* How people will take what they learned at the conference and apply it immediately to their practices.
* Thoughts on some of the break out sessions throughout the conference.
This was my first time attending the PPS annual conference and I think it was well worth the price of admission. Not only were the session and speeches very good, the "behind the scenes" conversation with other attendees was stellar. It is great to connect with your fellow PTs doing such great and inspiring work!
Thank you for listening to this podcast and if you were at the PPS conference and want to add more about your experience find me on Twitter @KarenLitzyNYC
have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
Happy Thanksgiving to all of the listeners in the United States! I was lucky enough to spend my holiday with family and friends. As a result I have a special guest co-host for the intro to this podcast!
In this week's Thursday Quickie (I know it is Friday but I have to take Thanksgiving off) I am happy to continue my conversation with Rom JB about writing effective copy that sells. In this episode we talk about:
* As physical therapists who are our biggest competitors?
* Rom gives a specific example of writing great copy.
* What should be on the home page of your website.
* Why your "About me/us" page is so important and what should be on it!
* And much more!
As always thank you for listening and have a great weekend! Stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
Let's face it, writing good copy is not easy. This is something I struggle with and I am sure many of you struggle with as well. As a result I set out to find a guest to help clear up this whole copy writing thing. I was thrilled to interview Rom JB. Rom JB is a special educator, entrepreneur, copywriter and small business mentor based in New York City. In 2010, Rom founded RJB Educational Services, Inc., an in-home tutoring business. He has been able to grow his business by focusing on creating systems that decrease cost while increasing revenues and profits. Rom is also a copywriter that works with entrepreneurs and small businesses to better market and sell to their ideal clients.
In this episode we talk about:
* The formula of how to write effective copy that sells.
* Copy that presents you as an authority in your field.
* Why should physical therapists and other health care professions know and understand the power of effective copy.
* How can physical therapists and other healthcare professionals tap into the language of their ideal client.
* And so much more!
Like I say in the intro get out your pen and paper be prepared to take notes....lots of notes! Rom's insights into the copy that PTs need and should be using is amazing!
To find out ore about Rom and get in touch him go to:
As always thank you for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
In this Thursday's quickie episode Justin, Morgan and I talk about:
* More of the REAL PT experience in Haiti
* The bug situation in Haiti (this is kind of a sticking point for me)
* The accommodations and food you will have if you decide to volunteer w/ Stand: Haiti
* A very quick Twitter advertising tutorial
The first part of this quickie, where we are talking more about Haiti we all knew it was being recorded. The second part of the quickie, where we are talking about advertising on Twitter, we had no idea it was being recorded. My big cat Benson jumped up on my computer when we were talking and he hit the record button. I decided to add it to the interview because it is all good stuff!
Enjoy this week's Thursday Quickie and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
In this episode I speak to physical therapists Dr. Justin Dunaway and Dr. Morgan Denny co-founders of STAND: Haiti. STAND was founded in late 2014 in order to create a growing system of rehabilitative medicine in northwest Haiti. With a focus on education and creating local clinicians, STAND brings medical practitioners, including PTs, prosthetists, orthotists, and general medical practitioners, to Port-de-Paix, Haiti to provide treatment for the people in this region. STAND is currently in the process of creating a curriculum specific to the needs of NW Haiti that will become part of the local nursing schools’ educational programming. These lectures on orthopedic rehab medicine will be based on STAND director’ five years of experience treating patients in the country and created in conjunction with Youngstown State University’s PT faculty.
In this episode we talk about:
*Their latest trip to Haiti.
*Their successful Kickstarter campaign to create a short film about the STAND experience in Haiti.
*The history of STAND.
*What the volunteer experience is like.
*Some really extreme patient stories and what the patients sometimes have to do to get to the STAND clinic.
*What they need in the form of donations and volunteers.
As you will see in this episode their passion for physical therapy and their work in Haiti is infectious! If you are in the medical field I hope this interview will inspire you to volunteer with STAND. If you can't volunteer please consider making a donation.
Thank you for listening and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
Almost every time I interview a guest for the podcast we end up chatting after the formal interview is over...sometimes for an extra hour! A lot of that content is really good stuff, so I decided to record it and send it out to the world! I suppose you can think of these "quickie" episodes as an after hours conversation.
In this week's quickie Jimmy and I talk about:
* Why he decided to become a physical therapist
* Who was his favorite musician to interview back in his radio days
* What was his (and my) favorite concert
* and finally what to call these after interview episodes. I did not take Jimmy's suggestion but I am pretty sure he will be using it on his podcast very soon!
Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this Thursday quickie!
Karen
In this episode I chat with DPT student and the host of the PT Pintcast Jimmy McKay. This was a super fun interview as I love hearing from students and getting their perspective on the world of physical therapy. It was also nice to get Jimmy on the other side of the interview...although I pretty sure at one point he started interviewing me!
In this episode we talk about:
* A recap of the national Student Conclave
* How he is preparing himself for the transition from DPT student to working PT
* The PT Pintcast
* His biggest challenges (or as Dr. Sharon Dunn calls it opportunities) as a DPT student
* How hosting his podcast has changed him as a student and a person.
* and much much more!
I also make up for the fact that I think I was the only person who has been on the PT Pintcast that did not share a beer with Jimmy....this time I made sure I did. I also have a "quickie" interview with Jimmy that will come out later on this week. That interview is a little more personal and little less PT talk. So be sure to be on the look out for that!
As always thank you for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
The month of November is National CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) Awareness month. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines CRPS as “a chronic pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet), usually after an injury or trauma to that limb. CRPS is believed to be caused by damage to, or malfunction of, the peripheral and central nervous systems. The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system involves nerve signaling from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. CRPS is characterized by prolonged or excessive pain and mild or dramatic changes in skin color, temperature, and/or swelling in the affected area."
In honor of this awareness month I was thrilled to interview Joey Aquilino. He is living with CRPS and has become an outspoken advocate for those living with CRPS. It was so refreshing to hear an honest and very real account of what it is like to navigate the healthcare system when you have "something" wrong and you are in pain.
In this episode we talk about:
* Joey's journey from initial injury to diagnosis of CRPS (it took a long time!).
* How CRPS affected him emotionally as well as physically.
* The steps and techniques he used to reduce depression and get moving.
* Why he became an advocate for those living with CRPS
* How his ordeal resulted in him finding himself and his passion.
* The #JGF family and his Blogtalkradio shows
* Plus much, much more!
I loved this episode because I think it is so important to get the patient perspective, especially with complex diagnoses like CRPS. A diagnosis like this goes so far beyond the time we spend with the patient during our sessions. Joey gives such an open and honest account of what he has gone through over the past several years and it is a great reminder for all healthcare providers who work with people in pain that you need to take the time to listen to the whole story!
A big thank you to Joey for sharing and to you for listening!
Have a great week and stay healthy, wealthy and smart!
Karen
When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone and took a chance on something new? If it has been a while I highly suggest you do something, even if it is small, at least once a week that challenges you and makes you just a bit uncomfortable. That is exactly what my guest on the podcast has done for years and as a result she is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an assistant professor in the physical therapy department at Hampton University and the most recent Miss Virginia USA. Dr. Desiree Williams has accomplished so much in her life already because she takes those chances, works hard, is super organized, and is proactive about her life and her goals. This was such an inspiring conversation and my huge takeaway is to have more confidence in myself and believe in my values and my decisions.
In this episode we talk about:
* Why she decided to become a PT.
* How she got started in the pageant world and how she has been so successful.
* Her top tips for managing your time efficiently (I thought I was organized but this girl puts me to shame).
* Her platform as Miss Virginia USA and how she incorporates her education and passion for health and wellness into that platform.
* How she is able to keep the negativity that can be associated with the pageant world out of her head.
* Her best advice for students thinking of going into the world of academia
* And much, much more!
Dr. Williams' confidence and positive attitude is clear and she gives so many nuggets of advice in this interview on how to stay positive, grounded and most importantly yourself.
Enjoy this wonderful talk and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen
This is the continuation of the interview with Dr. Bronnie Thompson from last week about living well with chronic pain. In this episode we answer listener questions!
In this episode we go through the following questions:
* What she would say to give confidence to someone who is afraid that no matter what they do, they will always hurt?
* Is there value in a pain diary?
* Any tips on instituting an exercise program in widespread pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia?
* Any helpful strategies to get a reluctant patient on board with exercise?
* How does Dr. Thompson's research in pain apply to the manual therapy profession?
* And much much more!
I want to send lots of love and thank yous to Dr. Bronnie Thompson for an amazing interview experience and sticking around for this very important part two of our conversation.
Thank you for all of the positive comments and kind words from last week's interview and I know you will find the same value in this episode!
Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy & Smart!
Karen