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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In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Chanha Hwang, PT, founder of Moviq Health, a clinical biomechanics lab in Las Vegas designed to function like “Quest Diagnostics for human movement.”
The discussion focuses on one core idea:
Physical therapy cannot claim authority in movement without standardized diagnostic infrastructure.
Inside This Episode:Most PTs Think There’s Only One Career Path. They’re Wrong.
Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Tim Reynolds — professor, clinician, author, and anatomy educator with over one million followers online.
This episode dives into:
Tim shares how teaching one night lab turned into a full-time academic role — and how sharing educational content online expanded his reach beyond the classroom.
If you’re feeling boxed in, burned out, or unsure what’s next — this conversation will challenge how you think about your degree.
Physical therapy reimbursement has declined for years — while tuition, expectations, and scope continue to expand.
Steve Smith joins PT Pintcast live from CSM to discuss:
The message is simple:
If you don’t engage before decisions are made, you’ll be reacting after something is lost.
His parting advice:
Never assume. Always ask.
Topics CoveredWhat does physical therapy look like beyond the U.S. healthcare system?
In this episode, Jimmy talks with Sidy Dieye, CEO of World Physiotherapy, about how the global PT profession is evolving — and why U.S. clinicians should care.
World Physiotherapy represents 129 member organizations and over 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide.
Sidy shares:
This episode reinforces a powerful idea:
World Physiotherapy doesn’t belong to leadership — it belongs to the profession.
Physical Therapy Is at a Turning Point
Rupal Patel joins PT Pintcast live from CSM to discuss why physical therapy is entering its second century — and why that means expanding our role beyond musculoskeletal care.
Key Themes:Rupal makes a compelling case: If PTs want better reimbursement, better access, and a sustainable future — we must advocate before frustration turns into apathy.
Her parting message draws from Mahatma Gandhi: Be the change you want to see in the world.
Sponsors MentionedSaRA Health – https://sarahealth.com
U.S. Physical Therapy – https://usph.com
Insurance runs out. Patients still need care. Now what?
Melanie Brennan built a nonprofit neuro recovery gym to solve exactly that problem.
After seeing patients decline post-discharge from traditional rehab settings, Melanie launched EA Therapeutic Health — a hybrid model blending:
Now with 24 employees and a 10,000-square-foot facility, she’s proving private practice isn’t just for orthopedics.
Key TopicsEA Therapeutic Health
PTs Belong in Disaster Response — Here’s How to Step In
Disasters don’t discriminate. They impact hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, schools, and communities.
Yet physical therapists are rarely included in disaster planning or emergency response operations.
In this episode, Megan Mitchell breaks down:
• Why disasters are increasing in frequency
• Where PTs are currently underutilized
• The musculoskeletal reality of disaster injuries
• Why you can’t “just show up” during an emergency
• How to engage your hospital or clinic’s emergency manager
• The difference between “lessons learned” and “lessons applied”
• One immediate action step every PT should take
Key Takeaway:Preparedness is part of professional responsibility. If you’re licensed and trained, you already have relevant skills. The profession must proactively claim its seat at the table.
Resources Mentioned• PT & PTA Emergency and Disaster Response Action Plan (APTA)
• University of Colorado Anschutz
Sponsors• EMPOWER EMR
• SaRA Health
• U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH)
Most physical therapy clinic owners have been told the same story:
Spend 5–10% of revenue on marketing.
Run Facebook ads.
Buy Google traffic.
Outspend competitors.
But what if that advice is wrong?
Live from CSM, Jimmy and Sturdy McKee break down a back-to-basics approach to clinic growth that doesn’t rely on ad spend — it relies on relationships.
What You’ll Learn:This episode is for PTs and clinic owners who want sustainable growth without sacrificing margin or humanity.
Emergency Department PT, Top-of-Scope Mindset & Reigniting Your Career
Recorded live at CSM, Jimmy sits down with Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, to talk about the growth of physical therapy in the emergency department — and what it takes to bring it into your hospital.
In This Episode:Rebecca shares a practical framework for introducing ED PT services:
This episode is about expanding what’s possible in your career — and protecting the future of the profession.
SponsorsThis episode is brought to you by:
PT Is Political — And That’s Not Optional
Recorded live at APTA CSM, this conversation tackles one uncomfortable truth: physical therapy operates inside a political healthcare system.
If you ignore policy, reimbursement, or structural access issues, you're still affected by them.
In This Episode:
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