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Physical Therapist On Fire

25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratings

A podcast designed specifically for the movement professional who is looking for inspiration, motivation, and to explore what others are doing in the world of movement.

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Episodes

Episode 26- Bob Wiersma

June 02, 2017 15:04 - 47 minutes - 26.9 MB

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Episode 25- Nick Studholme

May 19, 2017 15:04 - 30 minutes - 17.2 MB

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Episode 24- 6 Key metrics for every PT practice

May 05, 2017 15:04 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MB

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Episode 23- BCSM Mary Daloung

May 01, 2017 14:58 - 43 minutes - 24.8 MB

Join Dr. Andrew Gorecki and Dr. Nick Hawkins in this episode of PT on fire where they speak with compliance expert Mary DaLoungon the ever changing state of physical therapy compliance and what PT's and practice owners everywhere can do to ensure they are compliant and covered during insurance audits. [00:40] Meet Mary and Alicia! [1:43] What does BCMS do? [6:15] “There are resources for everything except in documentation like billing and coding, we relied on our EMR system and found out ...

Episode 22- Arthur Hsu

April 30, 2017 14:56 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MB

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Episode 21- Motivational Interviewing

April 14, 2017 14:56 - 24 minutes - 14.3 MB

Join Dr. Nick Hawkins and Dr. Andrew Gorecki in today’s podcast on why 70% of patients don’t complete plan of cares and what you can do about it through the act of motivational interviewing! [2:34] Who is this episode for? [3:45] “If people do not do what we say, their lives will not be touched, and the shift needs to happen in our OWN brains.” [4:10] Common ‘traps’ PT’s fall in to during patient care and how it can affect patient outcomes. [7:07] The ways that we can make the shift in o...

Episode 20- Facebook Strategy

March 30, 2017 14:56 - 28 minutes - 16.5 MB

[1:00] Why do most people fail at Facebook marketing? [1:35] How does Andrew look at Facebook as a business owner? [3:39] Facebook allows you to target your dream patient/client. It allows you to pin point your avatar and advertise directly to them. [6:00] Andrew discusses why picking your avatar is vital and how choosing the wrong avatar can waste your marketing dollars. [8:30] It all starts with the sales funnel. [9:15] Lead magnet, trip wire, call to action. [17:50] “…most PT’s are ...

Episode 19- Corey Bridges

February 17, 2017 13:52 - 36 minutes - 5 MB

  [2:24] Meet Corey! [6:30] Corey discusses how he got involved with the Gray Institute, and how the information he learned has transformed his training career. [16:11] “Above all else we’re there for other people and we are there to help people.” [16:41] Corey discusses the slow growth of AFS amongst the professional athletic community, and how the close minded nature of society may be contributing to that. [22:40] Corey talks about how AFS prepared him to train an Olympic table tennis...

Episode 18- Adam Wolf

January 26, 2017 16:57 - 45 minutes - 25.8 MB

Dr. Nick Hawkins and Dr. Andrew Gorecki sit down in today's podcast to touch base with Adam Wolf and dive in to the world of AFS paired with manual muscle testing--or integrated motion. The guys go deep also discussing behavioral and emotional struggles those in pain deal with and how as a physical therapist you handle those situations. Stay tuned to the end to find out how to get a glimpse into Adam's new book titled "Real Movement". [1:52] They guys dive with discussing the time leading u...

Episode 17- Joe Tofferi- Online Personal Training

January 13, 2017 15:57 - 35 minutes - 20.1 MB

Joe Tofferi-Kinexit [2:42] Meet Joe! [5:30] Kinexit [5:48] “One of the hardest things to do is to maximize your potential globally, and to scale things.” [9:15] The Coach’s dashboard. [11:20] Nick touches on his experience with Kinexit. [13:37]  “The thing that stands out is that there’s no other program online that actually takes you through a test to look at your individual body and identify any limitations you might have.” [14:15] Joe discusses how Kinexit individualizes workout pr...

Episode 16- Aaron Lebauer: How To Run a Cash PT Practice

January 04, 2017 13:47 - 23 minutes - 13.7 MB

Aaron LeBauer Show Notes: [1:06] How in the world did Aaron open a PT Practice two months after graduation? [2:00] “You value quality over the traditional quantity.” [2:18] Aaron discusses his background and how he came to opening a cash PT practice. [6:34] Aaron touches on how he fell into the role of teacher; guiding others into a cash based PT practice. [9:30] Marketing, marketing, marketing. [12:07] Who moved my cheese? [13:57] “It doesn’t matter if you go to Physician’s or not, ...

Episode 15- Movement Principles

December 16, 2016 06:00 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MB

In today's episode Andrew and Nick sit down and get to the root of practicing as a physical therapist--movement principals. They tackle some tough topics and face the status quo head on by challenging the traditional style of physical therapy and asks the question; "Do you really know what movement is?". [2:13] What is movement? [3:45] “Subconscious reaction due to a conscious task…” [4:30] Application of conscious movement rehab vs subconscious [7:15] Textbook thinking vs the reality of...

Episode 14- Chris Manson: Kinexit

November 25, 2016 06:00 - 29 minutes - 16.9 MB

Hosted by Dr. Andrew Gorecki In this episode of PT on Fire Dr. Andrew Gorecki meets with the founder of Kinexit, Chris Manson. Kinexit is a mobile app that revolutionizes personal training by combining the fundamentals of applied functional science with the convenience of mobile use and the results of intense one on one personal training all while catering to the goals of the user. [01:48] Meet Chris Manson! [04:28] Chris discusses the AFS game changer. [06:37] What is Kinexit? [07:28] ...

Episode 13- Movement Screens

November 11, 2016 10:34 - 24 minutes - 14 MB

Physical Therapists Nick Hawkins and Andrew Gorecki bring the fire today discussing the missing link in the PT world today, movement screens. They share common movement screens available and they also share their approach to movement screens-3D Maps. Join Nick and Andrew as they share their frustrations and ignite the fire for getting to the root of the musculoskeletal issues at hand.   [00:57] Andrew addresses what a movement screen is and what the purpose of one is. [1:46] The dentist m...

Episode 11- How To Be A Customer Servant

October 28, 2016 01:43 - 35 minutes - 20.3 MB

Physical therapists Andrew Gorecki and Nick Hawkins sit down to discuss the importance of not only serving your patients physical needs, but serving them through the act of killer customer service. They hit on many hot topics happening today in PT clinics across country. WHY is it important to be deliberate in your clinic when it comes to customer service? Are you a customer servant? Listen to find out. [0:44] “Often times, especially when we’re busy, we don’t go the extra mile to service...

Episode10- Who Moved My Cheese?

October 14, 2016 10:44 - 29 minutes - 16.6 MB

The world of Physical Therapy is changing rapidly. In this episode of PT on Fire, physical therapists Nick Hawkins and Andrew Gorecki move through the newly implemented change of direct access and what it means for private therapy practices. They discuss their own methods for fully taking advantage of direct access and how it has greatly benefited Superior Physical Therapy. Are you ready to stop relying only on the old methods of bringing new patients in and start embracing the changes comin...

Episode 9- Brittney Capiello- MyCoreFloor

September 30, 2016 08:11 - 28 minutes - 16.1 MB

Brittney Cappiello, DPT joins physical therapists Nick Hawkins and Andrew Gorecki to discuss her work with the pelvic floor, or the core floor while working against the information that society and the medical community are telling patients, namely women about their pelvic floor dysfunctions. Brittney is passionate about her work and the success of her Core Floor class is evidence that she’s succeeding!   [1:26] Brittney discusses her work with the pelvic floor and what she’s currently wor...

Episode 8- Lenny Parracino (Gray Institute Faculty)

September 16, 2016 07:15 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MB

Physical therapists Andrew Gorecki and Nick Hawkins welcome Lenny to the podcast today. In the ever changing world of PT continuing education and connecting that new information and training into the everyday practice is vital to the success of a private practice. Lenny discusses the importance of allowing a patients movement to do the talking. [1:00] Meet Lenny! [5:33] Lenny and Nick discuss the importance of continuing education. [6:30] “And when I come back to the books, I realize that...

Episode 7- Facebook Marketing For Physical Therapy

September 02, 2016 12:44 - 23 minutes - 13.3 MB

[1:20] Andrew discusses the current state of the PT world and how heavily we rely on physician referrals. [2:45] “The whole [PT] profession has a marketing problem.” [3:28] “When the cheese gets moved all hell breaks loose.” [4:50] Andrew speaks about the importance of social media, and the difference between branding VS content marketing.   [6:20] what is the point of Facebook marketing?[6:26] the call to action, WHAT do you want your audience to do? [6:52] Likes, shares, ...

Episode 6- Doug Gray “The Son of Function” (from the Gray Institute)

August 19, 2016 12:17 - 48 minutes - 16.5 MB

Physical therapists Dr. Nick Hawkins and Dr. Andrew Gorecki meet with Doug Gray to discuss 3D Maps and the Gray Institute. Both Andrew and Nick have completed multiple educational programs with the Institute and believe that the principals of Applied Functional Science can help you within your own PT practice to give your patients back their movement! [00:35] Meet Doug Gray! [2:55] Doug discusses the GIFT program and what it entails. [4:18] “Movement is one of those big gifts we can...

Episode 5- Dr. Jeff Moore; Grinding It As A PT

August 05, 2016 06:00 - 31 minutes - 17.9 MB

Episode 1: Dr. Jeff Moore talks about what it is like to really “Grind It” as a PT Dr. Jeff Moore is a physical therapist, fellow of the osteopathic manual therapy association, physical therapist at Back in Motion Physical Therapy in Kingsford, MI, owner of the... Institute of Clinical Excellence and faculty member where he juggles treating patients on a daily basis and on the weekends traveling around the country teaching physical therapists how to be better with their hands. What an insp...

Episode 4- Gary Gray “The Father Of Function”

July 21, 2016 15:42 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MB

Drs. Nick Hawkins and Andrew Gorecki are joined today in this episode of PT on Fire by Dr. Gary Gray, the founder of the Gray Institute which offers the fellowship in applied functional science. The guys discuss their frustrations with the current state of teaching curriculum in physical therapy school and how teaching AFS to new grads has changed the game in the world of physical therapy, and what else is out there to continue to feed the fire!   Click Here for Your Very Own 3D MAPS disco...

Episode 3- David Stricklin; Seattle Seahawks Athletic Trainer

July 14, 2016 18:01 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MB

David Stricklin joins Dr. Nick Hawkins and Dr. Andrew Gorecki in today’s show and discusses his role as an athletic trainer with the Seattle Seahawks and also discusses his role in the Ricardo Lockette incident. The guys talk about how Applied Functional Science aids and assists David while he is training and recuperating injured athletes and how it connects with the world of physical therapy! [00:28] Meet David Stricklin! [2:16] “Whatever it is that we do is an accumulation of the peo...

Episode 2- Greg Todd; Physical Therapy Builder

July 01, 2016 06:00 - 39 minutes - 22.4 MB

Greg Todd joins physical therapists Andrew Gorecki and Nick Hawkins in today’s podcast discussing his journey from corporate PT into private practice and how simply passion and listening to your patients desires will sky rocket the success of your private practice. [1:03] Meet Greg Todd. [4:05] Greg talks about the struggle from moving from corporate PT to private practice PT, and how the reward outweighs the struggle. [8:40] The importance of having team mates/partners to make the show r...

Episode 1- Chad Madden; Breakthrough Physical Therapy Marketing “Guru”

May 31, 2016 11:21 - 39 minutes - 5 MB

Chad Madden, owner of Madden PT in Harrisburg, PA joins physical therapists Nick Hawkins and Andrew Gorecki in this PT On Fire podcast to call out private practice owners stuck in the rut of relying on physician referrals who are ready to take control of their own future and branch out into the world of direct response content marketing! The post Episode 1- Chad Madden; Breakthrough Physical Therapy Marketing “Guru” appeared first on Physical Therapist on Fire.

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