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Virtual Reality In Physical Therapy May 03, 2017

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Eran is the founder and President of VRPhysio Inc. He is an Ex IAF Executive officer and holds a BA in Business Management, Government, and Politics, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Business Administration from Ben Gurion University. Previously, Eran served as initiator and coordinator of the "IAF spinal cord damage prevention program" for air crew personnel and has significant experience in the physical therapy prevention industry.

VRPhysio develops smart virtual reality tele-rehabilitation platform that gamifies physical therapy and makes it Fun and easy to monitor. By using virtual reality games and interactive guides, VRPhysio devices monitor patients through their prescribed rehab or preventive exercises, measure progress and provide a report to the physical therapist.

Virtual reality based physical therapy provides patients with the continuity of care they need to keep them on track and motivated, on the path to recovery. The first product- VRPclinic , will be launched in May 2017 as a medical device and will revolutionize the physical therapy industry

Exclusive Offer from VRPhysio:

For our audience only! Eran has offered a special offer to join the early adaptors package: $300 per month or $3000 per year (instead of $600/$6000) for unlimited use of VRPhysio software.

Using the VR software only 3 times a week for the entire year (for 8 to 15 min/each time billed as CPT code 97110) covers the yearly price of the software.

If anyone is interested, all they need to do is email info@vrphysio.com with their info and the word Knowbodies to be added to the list of the early adaptors package

Show Notes:

Eran's backstory and PT experience
The birth of VRPhysio
The weaknesses of PT that virtual reality aims to improve
How will VR work? Details of the set up, parameters, and diverse application
Is VR a billable medical devise in rehab? is it FDA approved?
How can VR make a PT's life easier?
VR in the clinic and in the home, its easier than we may think!
Who is VR most effective for?
What equipment is necessary to implement VR software?
The team at VRPhysio and the R&D coming in the near future
How easy is VR to implement and use as a PT tool?
The expansive reach of VR, and what VRPhysio is doing before anyone else
Quantifying PT sessions with VR and making treatments more efficient
Listener question: The ethics of VR and its potential to replace PT's?
Listener question: Creating a start up on someone else's hardware
The challenges and growth, and future of VR Physio

Creating A Culture For Dialogue Apr 26, 2017

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Lisa Maczura is a tremendous resource of inspiration, education and honest perspective in the healthcare world. It was an honor to share her message and promote her ideas for how to help patients receive better care. Lisa has spoken at multiple Combined Sections Meetings, has advocated for PT services on multiple occasions, and is currently on a mission to help improve PT-pt dialogue. She has previously appeared on a number of other great podcasts below:

Senior Rehab Project

Health Care Disruption Podcast

Show Notes:

Lisa's background with PT and her first experience with advocacy
The biggest factors impacting patient-provider relationships
What is it that PTs, new grads and all, are afraid of?
What a chronic patient feels like, and what they expect
The importance of being realistic with patients
The power of language, especially the things we don't say
Keeping a broad perspective of healthcare
The perspective of a patient through a medical process
What a patient can teach the PT
Keep an eye out for the next Jerry/Eric/Lisa podcast, its coming
The power of being specific and present for each person

Follow Lisa on twitter @LISAMACNCHEESE to learn more about whats important to follow and engage with as a patient, and to find our more about what Lisa is up to.

Big thank you for all that you do for your patients and our profession Eric Christensen! Thanks to Jerry Durham for also helping this relationship blossom.

Patient Perspective: Persistent Pain with guest Erin Jackson, JD Apr 19, 2017

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In this episode we sit down with lawyer and former physical therapy patient, Erin Jackson, JD of Jackson & Co. and Inspire Santé. During this episode we dive into Erin's story of managing and overcoming persistent pelvic pain and how that ultimately led her into specializing in healthcare law. Her honesty and transparency in this talk were incredibly eye opening and we hope that her story helps and inspires others who might be going through a similar situation that Erin faced.

Erin Jackson, JD, MA Bio Erin Jackson is a healthcare attorney, consultant, and health equity advocate. She is an attorney at Jackson LLP, a healthcare law firm in Chicago, and a co-owner of Jackson & Co., a healthcare consultancy serving the compliance and business needs of providers nationwide. Additionally, Erin is the President of the nonprofit organization Inspire Santé (which means "to inspire health"). In that capacity, she speaks to healthcare providers about the importance of maintaining a patient-centered practice. Through frequent blogging about her personal journey with chronic pelvic pain, Erin also seeks to remove the stigma that envelops many sufferers of invisible illnesses. This year, Erin will be expanding her reach as an educator, consultant, and advocate.

Websites & contact info: Jackson & Co.

Healthcare Consultancy: http://www.jacksoncompliance.com

Jackson LLP Law Firm: http://www.jackson-legal.com

Inspire Santé, NFP: http://www.inspiresante.org

Persistent pain blog: http://www.inspiresante.com/sante-blog

Health law blog: http://www.jackson-legal.com/blog

Email: ej@jacksoncompliance.com

Twitter: @healthy_lawyer

Dominate the NPTE with Dr. Miye Fonseca, Founder of Therapy Exam Prep Apr 17, 2017

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In this episode we sat down with Dr. Miye Fonseca, PT, DPT and founder of Therapy Exam Prep. Miye was recently featured on Karen Litzy's Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart Podcast and we knew immediately we needed to have her on the show to discuss her strategies for preparing for and dominating the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). For our soon-to-be new graduates, Miye drops some knowledge bombs in this episode. From sleep patterns, to diet, to actual test-taking strategies, we cover it all!

We hope you enjoy!

#PTedition - Preparing for the NPTE with Dr. Will Crane Apr 14, 2017

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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Will Crane, PT, DPT of PT Final Exam. Will has been helping people prepare for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for years now and he was generous enough to take some time out of his day to share some helpful strategies on the following:

Mental preparation prior to the exam
How to schedule your week leading up to the exam
Day of the exam preparation
Within exam mental strategies to stay calm
How to choose the best answer after you have narrowed it down to 2 choices
Understanding the structure and design of the exam
How to celebrate after you are done!

If you enjoyed this episode and are curious about Will's work, check out his website at www.ptfinalexam.com

PT Edition: From Idea To Action Apr 12, 2017

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Dave Kittle, PT, DPT turned tech entrepreneur and founder/CEO Vinitial - a secure, HIPAA texting app for patients, providers, and front desk (scheduling, payments, and more). Start free here: https://appsto.re/us/AdNjfb.i

Show Notes:

com and the future of brilliant podcasting
Creating and promoting Vinitial
The change of mindset from Idea to Action
Jeff Bezos and how to approach a major decision
The importance of passion, enthusiasm and salesmanship
Streamlining healthcare communication
Reducing healthcare redundancy and improving accessibility
The real deal of persistence
Cold calling and salesmanship
The influence of John Paul DeJoria (Patron) and Howard Shultz (starbucks)
Dave turns the mic around and gets the ideal PT setting out of hosts Will and Nick
Shout out to Raj Padalia, PT, DPT and how to impress
The only way to stick out of a crowd
The power of putting yourself out there
The future healthcare predictions

Follow Dave on any of the following platforms, and make sure to check out vinitial on iTunes at https://appsto.re/us/AdNjfb.i

Twitter / instagram / linkedin @ DaveKittle or DaveKittleNow

Online at PtTechtalk.com

Email @ Dave@vinitial.com

Music from Bensound.com

Diving Into Sleep With Dr. Michael Breus Apr 05, 2017

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Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and appears regularly on the show (>30 times in 4 years).

Dr. Breus is the author of The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep (Rodale Books; May 2011), a groundbreaking book discussing the science and relationship between quality sleep and metabolism.

His first book, GOOD NIGHT: The Sleep Doctor's 4-WeekProgram to Better Sleep and Better Health (Dutton/Penguin), an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller, has been met with rave reviews and continues to change the lives of readers. It is now available in paperback as BEAUTY SLEEP: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep.

His latest book is now published! THE POWER OF WHEN: Working with your body's inner clock for maximum health, happiness, and productivity is easy, exciting, and fun.

Show Notes:

What is sleep?
The two brain systems of sleep: Drive and Rhythm
What is Adenosine and why its important
Synching drive and rhythm to get a better sleep
Knowing YOUR timing and sleep needs and making it consistent
Caffeine impact on sleep
Signs of sleep deprivation
"Normal" sleep habits in terms of quantity and quality
Common pathologies and risk factors for poor sleep
The secret to sleep & ramping down
What's the deal with dreaming? what happens and why we do it
Disrupting and assisting "deep sleep"
Abnormal sleep cycles
Technology and its impact on sleep
Visit www.lighting.science and www.swanwicksleep.com for some cool sleep technology
light is medicine and respecting light
Defining a "Chronotype" and The Power of When
Rescheduling minor things for major sleep improvements

Stay tuned to all of Dr. Breus' well read work and new projects at www.thesleepdoctor.com

Music by www.bensound.com

Knowbodies Talking with Levity Float Studios Mar 29, 2017

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In this episode of The Knowbodies Talking Podcast we are joined by Dave Rapach CEO/Owner of Levity Float Studios in Pittsburgh. "Floating" as it is known is a very mild and relaxing form of Restricted Environmental Stimulus Therapy (REST). The Knowbodies were invited in to trial the services before we sat down to record this episode and now we are bonafide believers.

Dave shares with us some of his personal experiences that led he and his wife down the path to opening Levity and pursuing the entrepreneurial life:

"Years ago, David Rapach and his wife enjoyed their first float session. Little did they know that event would have such a positive impact on them. Always feeling the pull to create something to improve the lives of others, David left a traditional 9 to 5 workplace to chase a wild dream."

The Knowbodies probe into the scientific as well as the personal evidence of regular float therapy including the physiological and psychological benefits that are experienced after a single session. Listen along to the exclusive experiences of the Knowbodies as we try to describe the calming after-effects of such a deep relaxation. Be inspired by the stories Dave shares about some of the lives of his customers that have witnessed incredible mental breakthroughs once they embraced the float experience and quieted the constant noise of their busy lives.

For more information on Levity Float Studios, check out https://www.floatlevity.com or Facebook group: Levity

The State of The (PT) Union Address with Jerry Durham Mar 27, 2017

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In this week's #PTedition of The Knowbodies Podcast we sit down with the Godfather, Jerry Durham, PT to talk about the current state of Physical Therapy and the direction this wonderful profession is going in.

In this episode:

Jerry shares his thoughts on his recent course with Jeff Moore and Paul Gough in Las Vegas
Jerry sheds light on what makes Jeff Moore so special as a PT
The difference between evidence-based medicine and evidence-based practice
Jerry explains why the patient experience is so critical to providing excellent patient care
Jerry shares his experience with Justin Dunaway of STAND Haiti and why Justin is such an awesome guy
Jerry breaks down where he sees the current state of the profession of physical therapy
The importance of approaching federal and state advocacy differently than we previously have
Jerry explains why our patients are and always will be our biggest advocates
Jerry's thoughts on #GetPT1st and why our intraprofessional arguing isn't helping our patients
Retweets > Likes
Why Jerry read a math book? Check out Social Physics
The power of storytelling and why we aren't doing a good enough job of telling our patients' stories
Jerry shares why our communication and how we communicate with other healthcare professionals is of paramount importance
The power of language
What do Jerry and Jeff drink when they meet at airports?
What are Jerry's favorite airport bars?

If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! Every review means a lot to us!

Fitness = Treatment Mar 22, 2017

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Dr Mitch Babcock is a Physical Therapist and CrossFit Level I Trainer with a primary purpose of helping others pursue a greater state of health through fitness. After receiving his bachelor's degree in exercise science, Mitch went on to receive his Doctorate in physical therapy to better understand the human movement system and help others recover from the injuries & limitations hindering their performance. With personal training experience in CrossFit, as a NPC physique competitor & in endurance events, Mitch continues to test his physical potential daily in order to better help you reach yours.

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