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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Guest: Dr. Rachel Zoffness – Pain Psychologist | UCSF + Stanford Faculty | Author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
Topic: Revolutionizing Pain Education and Treatment
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Links + Resources
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???? Book: Tell Me Where It Hurts — Order Now
???? Follow: @TheRealDocZoff, @drzoffness
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Physical therapy isn’t just about movement anymore — it’s about models, messaging, and mindset. In this episode, Jimmy interviews Ryan Sharkey and Jonathan Ide-Don, co-founders of Full Stack Healthcare, a platform and newsletter helping clinicians think beyond fee-for-service.
They break down the differences between RTM and telehealth, how asynchronous care changes outcomes, and why communication — not Theraband color — is your next clinical edge.
???? Who this is for: Clinic owners, ambitious PTs, policy-curious rehab pros, and anyone who feels like the system is broken but isn’t sure how to fix it.
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Many PTs expect APTA membership to deliver immediate, visible ROI — discounts, perks, and fast results. In this conversation, Rebekah Griffith explains why that mindset misses the real value of professional advocacy.
This episode covers:
Key takeaway:
You don’t get value from APTA or CSM by watching. You get it by participating.
How do you build confident pediatric PTs and decode complex diagnoses like dyspraxia or EDS?
Cheri Woodson has spent 45+ years treating children, educating families, and mentoring therapists. In this episode, she shares how physical therapists can better support kids with executive function and motor planning challenges — even without a formal diagnosis.
✅ Why motor delays often go undiagnosed ✅ The biggest myth in pediatric PT ✅ What PT schools miss (and how to fix it) ✅ Strategies to accelerate clinical reasoning
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Cheri’s 45-year journey in pediatric PT
05:44 - Mentoring the next generation of PTs
09:30 - Treating without a formal diagnosis
13:20 - What PT schools still miss about peds
16:47 - Strategies for dyspraxia + motor planning
19:40 - The myth that still hurts pediatric care
22:00 - Cheri’s parting shot
Sponsored By:
Most PT marketing fails because it chases moments instead of relationships.
In this episode, Jimmy McKay breaks down:
If you’re a clinic owner, healthcare exec, or PT leader trying to grow without burning cash — this episode reframes everything.
SponsorsCOVID changed everything — and for many PTs, it left emotional wounds that haven't healed. Kristin Walls and Lisa Kohler join us to unpack “moral injury” — how it’s different from burnout, how it showed up in outpatient and acute care settings, and why it matters for the future of physical therapy.
They preview their CSM talk, highlight new research on provider wellness, and share initiatives like the Wellness Committee and a national survey on professional sustainability.
In this episode:
Links:
What if leadership in physical therapy wasn’t about titles — but about how you show up? In this episode, three powerhouse PTs share how they stepped up in their careers — not by chasing roles, but by owning their value, raising their hand, and realizing that leadership is a behavior, not a job description. Whether you’re a new grad, a PTA, or a 10-year vet, this one hits home.
Featuring: Todd Norwood, PT, DPT, Lindsey Umlauf, PT, DPT and Kelly Louise Wooldridge, PT, MPT
Hosted by Jimmy McKay
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Why PTs struggle to see themselves as leaders
08:42 - The dangers of saying “I’m just a…”
14:05 - How leadership shows up in patient care
19:45 - Clinic roles vs leadership behaviors
26:02 - Raising your hand before you're "ready"
32:30 - Parting Shots: You belong at the table
36:00 - CSM Session Info + Valentine’s Day PSA
36:55 - Outro + Where to go next
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???? CSM Session: “Leading with Care: Developing PTs in Healthcare Leadership”
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Dawn Magnusson & Rachel Prusynski – PTJ Editorial Team
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Is peer review really that scary? This special CSM 2026 preview pulls back the curtain on academic publishing with two editors from PTJ. Whether you're a clinician, student, or early-career researcher, you'll learn how to start writing, reviewing, and contributing to the scholarly conversation in physical therapy.
Topics covered:
CSM Session Info:
Behind the Red Ink: Demystifying Peer Review and Empowering Emerging Scholars
Friday, February 13, 2026 | ???? 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Room 163, ACC North – Anaheim Convention Center
Sponsored by:
What happens when the immune system turns into a weapon against cancer — and PTs aren’t sure what to expect?
Join Jimmy McKay as he interviews three leaders in oncology rehab at CSM 2026. Scott Capozza, Amanda Giarratano, and Stephen Wechsler break down what immunotherapy means for PTs — and how to prepare for the tidal wave of patients already coming.
You’ll learn:
This is essential listening for any physical therapist working in oncology or interested in the future of personalized cancer care.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — especially with older adults. But with its explosive popularity comes a wave of injuries. PTs Diane Fleming and Kristin Walls join the show to share insights from their CSM 2026 session, covering:
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