In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Katrina Monroe, PT, PhD, about her recently published study, which tracked physical therapist-patient conversations over a six-week care period and found that consistently responding to patients’ emotional cues was associated with lower pain intensity. George and Mo ... Show More
Feb 4
The Legacy of Vilma Evans, a Pioneering Black Physical Therapy Leader
In this episode, APTA Vice President of Advancement Carmen Elliott sits down with Milly Polovich, a former patient of the pioneering Black physical therapist Vilma Evans. Together, they discuss Evans\' life, legacy, and barrier-breaking career, which helped open the door for futu ... Show More
22m 11s
Jan 6
What to Know About the New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession
In this episode, ethics experts discuss the development of the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Members of the APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee and the Ethics Task Force break down what the code means for both everyday pra ... Show More
33m 47s
Dec 30
PTJ Author Interview: PT-Administered Physical Activity After Knee Replacement
In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Daniel White, PT, ScD, MSc, about his recently published survey study, which evaluated the effectiveness of a physical therapist-administered physical activity intervention in increasing ... Show More
20m 28s
Dec 2023
Ep. 059 | The Shoulder Blade Shuffle: Separating Fact from Fiction in Scapula Dyskinesia | Filip Struyf
<p>In this podcast, we explore scapular dyskinesis, the abnormal movement of the shoulder blade. We discuss related terms like scapular misalignment and sick scapula, questioning the practicality of assessing it through visual observation. We highlight that identifying it as norm ... Show More
53m 15s
Apr 2024
What Physical Therapists Do to Stay Healthy
Welcome to the first episode of the Rehab Science Podcast! In this episode, I interview my wife and fellow orthopedic physical therapist, Dr. Kirsten Walters, DPT, CSCS. We discuss her background, how we met and the strategies we both implement to stay healthy. We cover a number ... Show More
52m 30s
Mar 2025
Building a Personal Brand in Healthcare | Tom Walters Shares How
<p>🎙️ In this episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, Mark Kargela chats with Tom Walters, DPT—founder of Rehab Science, educator, and digital health innovator.<br/><br/>Tom shares how he transitioned from a traditional orthopedic physical therapist to building a global online brand ... Show More
51m 11s
Jun 2023
#809: The Rehab Coach with Milos Pesic
<p>In this episode of Five Minute Mondays, coach Milos, a rehab coach, discusses the importance of bridging the gap between physiotherapy and resuming normal physical routines. After completing his master's degree in physical therapy, he joined InnerFight and began working as ... Show More
5m 49s
Jul 2025
210. Low Back Pain: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
<p>Chris Hughen down with Marc Surdyka to discuss low back pain. We dive into the most common types of low back pain, how much the diagnosis and imaging really matter, the truth around posture and core strength, effective management strategies, and much more.</p> <p class="p1">Wa ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2025
Navigating a Rotator Cuff Tear — Rehab or Surgery?
In this episode of the Rehab Science podcast, Dr. Tom Walters, DPT, breaks down everything you need to know about rotator cuff tears—from anatomy and injury mechanisms to decision-making around rehab versus surgical repair. Dr. Walters explains the role of the four rotator cuff m ... Show More
18m 29s
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1368397/open_sms"></a></p><p>In this episode, we discuss large rotator cuff tears. We explore: </p><ul><li>Traditional tests that are used within shoulder assessment</li><li>Is Rotator cuff related should ... Show More
