Better Faster Podcast
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThe Better Faster Podcast is your go to place for all things Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning. Brandon Vaughn and Josh Jeffery are at the forefront of blending these two worlds, and they come together on the BFP to discuss the most relevant topics facing clinicians and coaches. Some of their guests are the brightest minds in the worlds of PT and S&C, and their conversations are the perfect length for your morning commute.
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Listener Questions
August 06, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBHappy Monday! On today's episode, the guys are answering some listener questions they've received over the past couple months. Topics include how to work with "motor morons," staying up to date on current literature and preparing for your clinical rotations as a student (or if you're a clinical instructor, getting ready for taking on a student). We love getting questions or suggestions for topics. Keep them coming! Hope you enjoy today's episode! Where to find us: Hit us up on ...
Corrective Exercise
July 30, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBThe guys are back in studio together (2 weeks in a row?!?!) and are discussing this idea of "corrective exercise." There is a debate in the PT world on how specific exercise intervention needs to be and in the personal training world, you can take corrective exercise specialist courses/certifications through multiple accrediting bodies. Do all roads lead back to general exercise? Does it have to be an either/or? The guys give you their take on the general vs. specific exercise debate (hint: ...
Should you Become a PT?
July 23, 2019 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThe guys are back together this week talking about a recent blog post by Dr. Rachel Jermann titled "Running As Fast As I Can." This post went viral in the PT world. In it, Dr. Jermann gives 6 reasons why she doesn't recommend going into the physical therapy profession. Brandon and Josh talk about each of her 6 points and give their opinions on each, and they leave the listeners with their own recommendations on if you should still consider physical therapy. Helpful Links: “Running As Fast ...
Training While Traveling
July 16, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MBHappy Monday! Today, Josh is flying solo and talking about training while traveling. This is a fitting topic because Josh has been gone for almost 2 full weeks! He breaks down how he approaches this topic with his athletes, programming considerations, movement/equipment considerations and he talks about his own training during this recent trip. Hope you enjoy today's episode! Where to find us: Hit us up on Instagram @betterfasterpodcast Vertex Performance Training (@vptstrength) ...
Weddings, Babies, and Minimalist Training
July 08, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBJosh just got married, Brandon and his wife just had a baby, therefore we’re not doing a full episode this week. We didn’t want to leave you empty handed so here are a few updates on big life events and Brandon’s training split for the next month or two. Where to find us: Hit us up on Instagram @betterfasterpodcast Vertex Performance Training (@vptstrength) vertexpt.com (@vertexpt) Josh Jeffery (@joshjeffery5) Brandon Vaughn (@bvthept) MedBridge Use the discount code BETTE...
Training Around Injuries - BFP Classic
July 04, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode Josh (@joshjeffery5) and Brandon (@bvthept) discuss how to train and program for your clientele while they are in an injured state. Topics Include: Our favorite training modifications, systemic effects of exercise, cross-education theory, lateralizing and regressing movements, building business relationships in your community, and more! Where to find us: Hit us up on Instagram @betterfasterpodcast Vertex Performance Training (@vptstrength) vertexpt.com (@vertexpt...
Dr. Alan Fredendall
July 01, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHappy Monday! On today's episode, the guys sit down with Dr. Alan Fredendall (@alanfredendall). Alan has a really cool backstory and is doing all kinds of amazing things up in Fenton, Michigan. From his military service, to PT school, to finding CrossFit, opening a clinic, coaching CrossFit and becoming the COO of Ice Physio (@icephysio). Alan is helping so many people and moving the profession forward by leading from the front. Hope you enjoy today's episode! Where to find us: Hi...
APTA
June 25, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBHappy Monday! This week, Brandon and Josh are talking about the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). They get into things like the benefits of joining, why it's important for the betterment of the profession and how you can join on the cheap (maybe even joining without it costing you!). The guys talk about going to conferences, building your network and drop a hint about their own upcoming presentation at next year's CSM conference in Denver, CO. Enjoy! Where to find us: H...
Energy Systems Training - BFP Classic
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode Josh (@joshjeffery5) and Brandon (@bvthept) give an overview of energy systems training. Topics include: Anaerobic and aerobic conditioning Applications to the CrossFit and clinical settings Structural and performance adaptations Programming considerations (intensity, duration, rest, periodization) Resources to learn more on energy systems training. Be sure to leave a 5 star review! Helpful Links: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning humankinetics.com/...
Talking Jiu Jitsu with Dr. Sean Jacobs
June 18, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHappy Monday everyone! Today, Brandon and Josh are joined by Dr. Sean Jacobs. Sean is making his second appearance on the podcast (if you haven't listened to the competitive eating episode we did a while back, you should go back and listen!) and he is a phenomenal PT and strength coach. Today's episode is all about jiu jitsu. Sean has recently taken up the sport and has been seeing more and more of these athletes in the clinic. He provides a really unique perspective on the demands of this s...
Dr. Justin Dunaway - BFP Classic
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBDr. Justin Dunaway (@DrDunawayDPT) is a physical therapist and the president of Stand: The Haiti Project (@standhaitiproject); a non-profit organization that recruits multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams and brings them to the poorest regions in Haiti. Justin is also an educator for the Institute of Clinical Excellence (@icephysio) where he's emerged as one of the American leaders in spinal manipulation and pain management education. In this episode we discuss: Justin's involvement with...
Autoregulation
June 11, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHappy Monday! Are you ready to break away from giving 3 sets of 10 reps on every exercise? Today, the guys talk about some great ways to ensure that each person you're working with receives the desired stimulus. We working with human beings, meaning there are tons of outside factors that can effect performance with any given activity. Autoregulation is a way to manage those outside factors and is something that can be used in the clinic and in the gym to take your patients and athletes to th...
Dr. Heather Linden - BFP Classic
June 06, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBHeather Linden (@heatherlinden) serves as the Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute (@ufcpi). Prior to joining the UFC, Heather worked at the United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Division and was the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles. Heather’s previous title at the USOC was Senior High Performance Health Care Service Provider-Physical Therapist. She worked at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Clinic as part of the USOC’...
Cervicogenic Headaches
June 04, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBToday, the fellas dive into cervicogenic headaches. This is an area that many people don't know that we can help with as physical therapists! Brandon dives deep into diagnosis and treatment for this condition so if you're a clinician or a student you might want to take some notes! Hope you enjoy today's episode! @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast @bvthept @joshjeffery5 MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Brought to...
Dynamic Warm Up - BFP Classic
May 30, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode Josh (@joshjeffery5) and Brandon (@bvthept) discuss the importance of incorporating a dynamic warm up in the clinical and strength & conditioning settings. Topics include: Reasoning behind why we should perform a dynamic warm up Components of a dynamic-warm up Sequencing of a dynamic warm up Use of a dynamic warm up as a coaching and assessment tool Where to find us: @betterfasterpodcast) Vertex Performance Training (@vptstrength) vertexpt.com (@vertexpt) Josh Je...
Osteoarthritis
May 29, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBHappy Monday everyone and Happy Memorial Day! Before we get started today, we want to take a second to remember all of those brave men and women who have fought and died in military service so that we have all of these amazing freedoms we are blessed to have in this country. We are eternally grateful. Today's episode is a listener's question about working with older adults and specifically those with osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint issues. We love getting questions so keep them ...
Dr. Zach Long - BFP Classic
May 23, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBDr. Zach Long (@thebarbellphysio) is a physical therapist and CrossFit coach located in Charlotte, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in exercise and sport science, and East Carolina University, where he earned his doctorate in physical therapy. He specializes in improving athletic performance and injury rehab of athletes from Olympians to weekend warriors. Zach is also an instructor for the institute of Clinical Excellence (@icephysio) where he...
That Time BV Was Accused Of Performing Acupuncture
May 20, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDo we have a story for you! Happy Monday everyone. On today's episode, the guys look back at that time Brandon was accused of performing acupuncture. No joke, there was a formal complaint! The guy didn't have a case, but there were definitely some lessons learned. Hope you enjoy today's episode. Where to find us: @betterfasterpodcast Vertex Performance Training (@vptstrength) vertexpt.com (@vertexpt) Josh Jeffery (@joshjeffery5) Brandon Vaughn (@bvthept) MedBridge Use the discount co...
Stretching
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.8 MBToday, the guys tackle a question from a listener and get into all things stretching. Topics include static vs dynamic stretching, the current belief around the what is actually happening when we stretch, when you may implement some of these strategies and how to design a dynamic warm-up. You're going to love all the actionable content in this one. @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscriptio...
Hybrid Clinics
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode is a special one. Brandon and Josh are joined by Vertex PT Specialists co-owner and Better Faster Podcast veteran, Dr. Jim Floyd. The gang finally shares a big announcement that's been a long time coming and then they dive into all things hybrid clinic. Jim is an expert in this area and has an incredible business mind. He's becoming the go-to-guy for clinicians attempting to go the hybrid route. Now if you're a strength coach that's tuning in, there are still pl...
Spinal Manipulative Therapy - BFP Classic
May 02, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThis one has everything from seances, to strokes, and more! Upcoming Courses: Strength & Conditioning: In the Clinic. Cayce, SC (at @vertexpt). May 18-19, 2019. Register Here: http://bit.ly/2UwgkK7 Students get 20% off with the discount code STUDENT Military gets 20% off with the discount code MILITARY MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Postoperative Nutrition
April 29, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBHappy Monday! Today, the guys (with special guest cameo by our front desk coordinator, Baylee) tackle the topic of post-op nutrition. This is a time when many people drastically reduce their intake because they are not as active as they once were. Brandon and Josh talk about how this might not be the best approach and the importance of maintaining adequate intake to support the healing process. They also dive into some supplement recommendations, hydration recommendations and touch on food q...
Ice
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode we're talking cryotherapy. We're talking about icing. Cold packs, ice baths, and whole body cryo tanks that cost more than your house. In this one we dive into some of the proposed theories and science for what ice does to the human body as well as pros and cons for using ice. Like any good scientist, this one raises more questions than answers. Enjoy the episode! Upcoming Courses: Strength & Conditioning: In the Clinic. Cayce, SC (at @vertexpt). May 18-19, 2019. Reg...
Tennis Elbow
April 16, 2019 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome back to the Better Faster Podcast! Today's episode is all about tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylalgia if you want to impress your friends). The fellas start by describing the differences between an -itis, -osis, -opathy and -algia, then they work through the process of treating tennis elbow from evaluation to return to sport. Hope you enjoy today's episode! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Brought to you by Vertex ...
Posture
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode is all about posture. The guys cover a lot of ground on this one, discussing their thoughts on perfect posture, posture as it relates to pain, sitting as the new smoking and many other myths that surround this topic. Hope you enjoy this one! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Strength & Conditioning: In The Clinic
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBToday, the guys are joined by Dr. Kyle Thibodeaux (@kwthibodeaux) to talk about an upcoming continuing education course he and Josh are rolling out this May. The guys talk about who the course is for, what they are going to cover and why we all believe this course contains essential information for clinicians in all settings. Strength and Conditioning: In the Clinic will be held at Vertex Cayce on 5/18/19 so register today at http://bit.ly/2UwgkK7 Upcoming Courses: Donnie Thompson's Body...
If You Ain’t Growing, You’re Dying
March 26, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBHappy Monday! Today, the guys talk about some of the things they've changed in their respective practices since they got started. Let's just say they didn't have it all figured out when they got started... This ended up being a great back and forth and illustrates how important it is to keep learning and growing throughout your career! Upcoming Courses: Donnie Thompson's Body Tempering Certification San Diego, CA. March 16, 2019 Cayce, SC (at @vertexpt). April 13, 2019 Register Here: ...
Abandoning Manual Therapy?
March 19, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWell, that's what Adam Meakins, a physio from the UK suggests in a recent blog post with the same title. On this episode the guys break down the article and they give you their thoughts on how manual therapy fits into a comprehensive treatment plan. While Meakins makes a few good points, let's just say the guys won't be tossing out their tools, needles or their thumbs any time soon. Upcoming Courses: Donnie Thompson's Body Tempering Certification San Diego, CA. March 16, 2019 Cayce, SC (a...
Dietary Supplements for Concussions
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBHappy Monday! Brandon is going solo this week and reviewing an evidenced based list of five dietary supplements that have been shown to optimize the brain's healing environment post-concussion. Be ready to take a few notes on this one. Upcoming Courses: Donnie Thompson's Body Tempering Certification San Diego, CA. March 16, 2019 Cayce, SC (at @vertexpt). April 13, 2019 Register Here: www.compoundpr.com/products Strength & Conditioning: In the Clinic Cayce, SC (at @vertexpt). May 18-19,...
Build a Bigger Deadlift
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHappy Monday! Today's chat is all about the deadlift and how you can build a bigger one! The fellas give you a few tips and tricks (a couple of "hacks" as Brandon would say) you can implement right away to improve your position and patterning, but they also get into some basics around how to adjust your programming when your goal is to pull some big weight. Hope you enjoy today's episode! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Sup...
Dr. Aimee Depelteau
February 26, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn today's episode, the fellas welcome Dr. Aimee Depelteau (@ironladydpt), the newest member of the Vertex PT Specialists team! Aimee has a unique background, and she discusses how she uses her experience in both endurance sports and powerlifting to blend strength and conditioning and physical therapy in the clinic. One of the best parts of this episode is a discussion about language and how we talk to our patients and clients. How we frame what we are doing is something that is just as impo...
Fitness Assessments for the General Population
February 19, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBToday's episode comes from our friend and BFP veteran, Dr. Pat Casey. The guys break down some of the fitness assessments they use with their general population clients and patients, discussing things like the process by which they determine which tests are appropriate, how they use the data to drive their programs and how often they reassess. Hope you enjoy today's episode! @bvthept @joshjeffery5 @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERP...
Supplements
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHey guys! On this episode, Josh tackles a small part of the wild world of supplements. With so much misinformation out there, Josh tries to provide some clarity. Other than protein powders (which could be an episode in itself), there are 6 supplements Josh often fields questions about: fish oil, creatine, vitamin D, ZMA, powdered greens and BCAAs. He gives you his take on which 3 are probably the most beneficial for the greatest number of people, and when/in what situation you might want to...
Personal Finance: Debt
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBHappy Monday! Today the fellas chat about finances, both personal finance and the finances related to becoming a physical therapist. They address areas such as, is it still worth it financially to be a PT? Should you pick a prestigious PT school or an affordable one? How and why should you minimize debt on the front end? How to get out of debt including systems to follow, keeping expenses low while in school and keys to stay persistent with getting out of debt. Hope you enjoy today's episode...
Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning Essential Equipment
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat's happening Better Faster Podcast listeners? This was a fun episode and is packed with actionable content. This one was inspired by our friend Stephanie Sfara over at the Strength Continuum (@thestrengthcontinuum) who wrote an eBook titled Essential Strength Equipment for the Modern Physical Therapy Practice. Since Josh and Brandon are fresh off of opening up brand new locations for their businesses, they decided to put together our own list of essentials for their respective clinic...
Dr. Maysa Hannawi
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBHappy Monday everybody! Today, the guys are joined by Maysa Hannawi (@intheboxpt) of In The Box PT in Charleston, SC. Maysa has such a cool story and we are so excited to share this episode with you. From starting her own cash practice fresh out of school, coming out with supplemental training programs, dominating instagram and posting her daily Performance WODs to even starting her own podcast, Maysa is the real deal and we are so happy she took the time to chat with us. We do apologize for...
Post Activation Potentiation
January 14, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHappy Monday! Today, the guys are in the gym talking about post activation potentiation, or PAP for short. They define this term and talk about the potential underlying mechanisms of what is actually happening within the body. The guys dig into the who/what/when/how/why for using this for yourself and your athletes. patients or clients. Hope you enjoy today's episode! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Ankle Mobility
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIt's the first episode of 2019 and this one is all about ankle mobility. In this one, we talk about why ankle mobility matters, what we look for when assessing things like tibial internal rotation, ankle dorsiflexion, and lateral tibial glides. We also dive into some of our favorite correctives which include manual therapy techniques and self mobilizations, as well as training implications. Enjoy the episode. MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your indiv...
Goals, Priorities, & Behaviors
December 25, 2018 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBHappy Holidays Better Faster Podcast Listeners! On today's episode, the guys dig into goal setting. They talk about the importance of setting realistic goals with your patients and clients and how to dig deeper into someone's behaviors to determine their real priorities when you feel like things aren't adding up. Check out the list of 7 priority questions that Josh uses with his clients when he feels there may be a disconnect between someone's stated goals and their actions (adopted from Sha...
“Biohacking"
December 18, 2018 01:00 - 12 minutes - 9 MBBiohacking -- we've all heard this term being thrown around. Essentially, many people are in search of quick and easy ways to feel better, have more energy and be more productive (ketones anyone?). On today's episode, Josh discusses why he believes these "hacks" don't really address the underlying issues. Instead, he goes through 4 areas where small lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on how you feel and how you perform. Hope you enjoy today's episode! MedBridge Use the discount code ...
Group Programming
December 11, 2018 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn today's episode, the guys dig into programming for groups, specifically programming for CrossFit gyms. While they touch on concepts like periodization within a group setting, they dig into other areas that are rarely talked about, specifically how to balance giving your members what they want verse what they need, and how to deal with the fact that not every member will be satisfied with the program. Josh has extensive experience in this area and he notes how one of the toughest things he...
BV's top 7 Reads and Listens
December 04, 2018 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.53 MBBrandon is going solo this week and bringing you his top seven recommendations of things to read and listen to that will make you a better coach, physical therapist, and human being. These are book, video, and online subscription recommendations that are relevant, applicable, and have actually been put to use. Hope you enjoy! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Alcohol
November 27, 2018 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBToday Josh and Brandon are talking about alcohol. Although this episode may be commonsensical for our typical listeners (strength coaches, physical therapists, etc) we wanted to discuss the significance of how alcohol affects training. Topics include how alcohol affects sleep, hormonal profiles, and hydration status. At the very least, hopefully this episode makes a case for why you should be addressing this topic with your clientele. MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to ...
How to Gain Mass
November 20, 2018 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBHappy Thanksgiving week! This episode is all about gains. We're talking about putting on lean muscle mass. In this episode we discuss the reality of gaining lean vs fat mass, eating clean vs dirty bulking, strategies to maintain a caloric surplus, how to structure training for hypertrophy, what movements should be emphasized for hypertrophy, and more. MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Hamstring Strains
November 13, 2018 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBHappy Monday everyone! Last week, Josh suffered his very first hamstring injury. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be too serious, but we thought this would be a great time to dig into hamstring strains and outline what the next few weeks in Josh's recovery will look like. The guys discuss what a strain is and the differences in severity/grade, potential interventions and considerations as the patient moves through the different stages of recovery and end stage return to sport considerations...
Body Tempering
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBJosh and Brandon are fresh off of teaching the second ever Donnie Thompson's Body Tempering Certification which was held over the weekend in Columbia, SC. So we wanted to take this opportunity to recap and reflect on what the course was all about because there will be more coming up in the near future. In this episode we get into what exactly body tempering is, proposed mechanisms for what body tempering does and does not do, safety considerations, and the future of body tempering. It's ...
Year One Review
October 29, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 25.1 MBToday marks a big milestone, it's 52 straight weeks without fail that we've released an episode of the Better Faster Podcast and this has been such a great experience over the past year. So we thought we'd take this episode to recap this past year. We talk bout our favorite episodes, some of our favorite guests we've interviewed, the things we've learned along the way, and where we want to go in the future. We can't thank you enough for listening this past year and we hope you'll continue...
CBD Oil
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today's episode, the guys address a question they have been receiving a lot more lately, what are their thoughts on CBD oil? Topics today include a brief explanation of what CBD is and the proposed benefits, feedback from some of their patient and athletes that have tried it out, and even their own personal feedback after a brief case study on themselves. ❗Helpful Links❗ Clinical Running Essentials with Chris JohnsonNovember 10-11, Columbia, SC.Register here:bit.ly/2MMTJZJ MedBridge U...
Chris Johnson
October 15, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIt’s our 50th episode and we got the opportunity to interview Chris Johnson (@zerenpt). Chris is the most prominent physical therapist in the field when it comes to endurance sports and running in particular. In this episode Chris talks about how he started his cash based practice, his new book titled Running on Resistance, we also discuss the necessity for runners to strength train for improving performance & injury prevention, running technique, his upcoming Clinical Running Essentials c...
PT Class
October 09, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWe set up shop in Josh's Management class taught by none other than BFP podcast veteran and Vertex PT's co-owner, Jim Floyd. All 20 of Josh's third year PT students were in the crowd and 4 brave souls (Brian Kibler, Cory Stuart, Shea Rhoney and Jessica Russel) hoped on the show to give us some student perspectives on various topics in the field of physical therapy. The group discusses the current direction of PT (direct access, cash PT, doctoral degree), leaders in the field and other ways t...