Stay ConnectedPT Pintcast is a physical therapy podcast featuring conversations with physical therapists, clinic owners, educators, and leaders shaping the future of physical therapy.
Hosted by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT, PT Pintcast blends real talk, big ideas, and practical insight on clinical care, business, culture, and where physical therapy is headed next. If a TED Talk and a radio show had a baby and raised it in a physical therapy clinic, this would be it.
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Mastery Before Marketing
In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy talks with Lewis Lupowitz, sports physical therapist and founder of Longevity Physical Therapy & Performance.
Lewis brings a strong perspective:
There’s a mentorship problem in physical therapy — and it’s being disguised as an entrepreneurship movement.
Key Topics Covered:Lewis Lupowitz
Milica McDowell, DPT — clinic owner, professor, and now AVP of Education at USPH — joins Jimmy live from APTA CSM to make a bold claim:
Most PTs are recommending the wrong shoes.
In this episode:
If you're a PT who cares about mobility, longevity, and biomechanics, this conversation matters.
Milica’s Core MessageFunctional footwear is not a fashion preference.
It’s a biomechanical responsibility.
Resources???? Walk (Releases May 5, 2026)
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Follow: @gaithappens | @altrarunning | @vivobarefoot
Physical therapy research may feel invisible — but it protects reimbursement, strengthens professional credibility, and ensures long-term growth.
In this episode, Jimmy talks with Becky Craik about:
If you believe in evidence-based practice, this episode explains why ongoing research funding matters to every PT — whether you work in a clinic or academia.
Do It Differently or Die: A Wake-Up Call for PT Owners
Live from CSM, Jimmy talks with Eric Fernandez from Hyperice about the uncomfortable realities facing outpatient physical therapy.
What We Cover:The system is perfectly designed to produce the results you’re currently getting.
If you don’t like the results, rebuild the system.
GuestEric Fernandez – Hyperice
A Decade Under the Influence
Faith Stokes takes over the mic at CSM and interviews Jimmy McKay about 10 years of PT Pintcast.
This episode covers:
If you’re a PT, clinic owner, or healthcare leader trying to protect trust and earn attention in your market — this episode matters.
Sponsors MentionedStop Being the “Nice PT”
Live from CSM in Anaheim, Eric Bellm joins PT Pintcast to challenge one of the most uncomfortable truths in physical therapy:
Are we too focused on being liked?
This episode tackles:
Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor – Saint Louis University
Circus Is Sport — So Why Aren’t We Treating It That Way?
Performing artists train like elite athletes — but they’re rarely treated like them in healthcare.
In this episode, Emily Scherb (The Circus Doc) shares:
Website: https://www.thecircusdoc.com
Instagram: @thecircusdoc
LinkedIn: Emily Scherb
At CSM 2026, Jimmy sits down with Devon Morris to discuss generational differences in physical therapy — and why clinic culture may matter more than compensation for retaining Gen Z clinicians.
Key themes include:
If you're a clinic owner struggling with retention — or a PT navigating your early career — this episode delivers practical insight.
00:00 – CSM 2026 Live
02:15 – Gen Z Explained
04:20 – The Zoom Effect
06:05 – Culture Over Salary
07:30 – Retention Crisis
08:40 – Parting Shot
From CSM 2026 in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Ben Lindaman to discuss one of the biggest identity tensions in physical therapy:
Generalist vs. Specialist.
Healthcare rewards depth.
Marketing rewards niche positioning.
But patient care often demands integration.
Ben argues that:
If you’ve ever felt pressure to define your niche immediately — this episode is for you.
???? Key TakeawaysBen Lindaman, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor, Tufts University
PRN Clinician, Philadelphia
???? Benton.Lindaman@tufts.edu
Social: @ben10dpt
Recommended Book: Range by David Epstein
???? SponsorsSupported by:
SaRA Health
EMPOWER EMR
U.S. Physical Therapy
Recorded LIVE from CSM 2026 in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Ami Faria from the APTA Board of Directors to discuss:
This episode highlights the Earned Attention principle in action:
Attention → Trust → Action.
The profession cannot outsource its future. Collaboration is the strategy.
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