In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel and Al discuss their personal journeys to physical therapy school, the challenges they faced, and the application process. They share insights on the importance of choosing the right major, the significance of observation hours, and the evolving requirements of PT school applications, including the GRE. Enjoy!!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Physio Diaries Podcast

08:28 Journey to Physical Therapy School

21:35 Navigating the PT School Application Process

23:20 The GRE Debate: Standardized Testing in PT Admissions

27:30 Building a Strong PT School Application

30:21 Choosing the Right PT School: Factors to Consider

37:00 Diversity in PT Education: A Personal Perspective

39:18 The Journey to Becoming a Physical Therapist

44:08 Travel PT: Navigating Local Contracts

Keywords

physical therapy, graduate school, application process, wellness, healthcare, education, PT school, student experience, personal journey, podcast, GRE, PT school application, physical therapy education, diversity in healthcare, travel PT contracts

In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, hosts Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT,DPT discuss various wellness topics, focusing on gut health, sauna therapy, and cryotherapy, and how RICE is now PEACE & LOVE for injury recovery. They share personal experiences, GI map testing story, research findings, and practical advice on how these wellness practices can improve overall health and well-being. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the body's responses to different therapies and the emerging trends in health and nutrition. We are not giving medical advice, just showing you what research is out there and sharing our personal experiences. Please consult with a medical professional and do your own research if you have more questions!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catch-Up

11:55 Exploring Gut Health

27:38 Trends in Wellness: Sea Moss and More

29:29 The Nutritional Power of Sea Moss

35:25 The Benefits of Sauna Therapy

41:40 Exploring Cryotherapy

45:40 Heat vs. Ice: Understanding Injury Treatment

49:09 The New Approach to Injury Recovery

Research LINKS:

⁠Cardio-metabolic health and Sauna⁠

⁠Sauna and Cardiovascular health benefits⁠

⁠Deanna Protocol for ALS⁠

⁠Gut microbiota and neurodegenerative diseases⁠

⁠Cryotherapy⁠

Keywords

wellness, gut health, sauna, cryotherapy, injury recovery, physical therapy, health trends, nutrition, inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases

In this episode of The Physio Diaries, Mel & Al reflect on their time off while they are in between contracts, the struggles of getting to Greece with a burned passport, and navigating the travel physical therapy career path. The conversation also touches on their experiences with clinical instructors during PT school, highlighting the impact of mentorship on their professional development.

Chapters

01:00 Time Off Reflections and Greece Trip

20:18 Navigating the PT Career Path

30:02 Planning Vacations and Travel Experiences

33:36 Clinical Instructors and Learning Experiences

Key words: Physio Diaries, Greece trip, physical therapy, travel experiences, PT career, vacation planning, clinical instructors

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In this episode of The Physio Diaries, Mel and Al host their very first guest, the wonderful Casey Coleman PT, DPT. Join us to discuss how Casey went from being rejected as a first time PT school applicant to now owning multiple flourishing businesses and excelling in the world of physical therapy. Enjoy!!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Casey Coleman

03:04 Journey into Physical Therapy

05:53 Overcoming Rejection and Imposter Syndrome

08:56 The Birth of Pre-PT Grind

11:59 Key Tips for Aspiring PT Students

14:59 Rise and Recover: A New Venture

18:12 The 180 System in Physical Therapy

22:27 Understanding Knee Pain and Its Root Causes

25:08 Navigating Burnout in Physical Therapy

33:18 Advice for First-Year PT Students and New Grads

39:06 Traveling as a Physical Therapist: Experiences and Insights

In this episode Mel and Al share their experiences as travel physical therapists. They discuss the challenges and joys of making friends in new cities, the unique aspects of different states they've worked in, and their reflections on their time in North Dakota, Hawaii, Washington, Florida, and Georgia. The conversation also touches on the importance of community in travel PT, their favorite injuries to treat, and their future travel plans!! Enjoy <3

In this episode of The Physio Diaries, Mel and Al discuss the importance of self-care and de-stressing amidst their busy schedules. They emphasize the significance of finding a good work-life balance, coping with burnout, and the necessity of taking time for themselves, especially in the healthcare field. Enjoy <3

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Life Updates and Personal Experiences

11:39 Finding Balance: Self-Care and De-Stressing

22:30 Navigating Work Schedules and Patient Care

30:41 Coping with Burnout and Stress Management

39:41 Self-Care Routines and Travel Tips

50:30 Building Rapport with Patients as Travelers

In this episode, we discuss some of the differences between internal and external travel physical therapy. We also talk about our experiences as travel PTs, including job placement, contract negotiation, and salaries. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Internal vs External Physical Therapy

08:40 Understanding Internal Travel Physical Therapy

09:34 Exploring External Travel Physical Therapy

10:55 Job Placement Differences

15:01 Negotiating Pay as a Traveler

22:02 Understanding the PT Compact

25:34 Vacation Time Between Contracts

31:41 Benefits of Internal vs External Travel Therapy

38:16 Continuing Education Opportunities

41:21 Scheduling Flexibility in Travel Therapy

45:12 Documentation Systems in Travel Therapy

Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy discuss their journey as travel physical therapists and the inspiration behind starting their podcast, The Physio Diaries. They share their experiences in different clinical settings, their love for travel and the challenges of balancing between professionalism and personal connection with patients. We are excited for future episodes and invite you guys to submit questions for their Q&A!!

Keywords:

travel physical therapy, clinical settings, challenges, benefits, professionalism, personal connection, future episodes, Q&A segment