Ep. 80: Reaching the Apex: PT as a Primary Care Profession with Angie McGilvrey
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Release Date: 05/31/2024
Ep 92: Beyond the City Limits: Making Elite Care Accessible in a “Therapy Desert
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
In this episode, Garrett welcomes Phillip Parker, OTR/L, and founder of Omni Rehabilitation in Harlingen, Texas and recent winner of the Neubie Grant Program. Phillip shares his journey from paramedic to occupational therapist and the drive that led him to return to his hometown to provide elite care in a place he calls a “therapy desert.” His passion for bringing high-quality rehab to the Rio Grande Valley, where advanced care options are limited, offers valuable insights for practitioners and patients alike. We discuss: Challenges and gaps in healthcare for rural and underserved...
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Ep 91: Modern Rehab: Integrating Modalities like Sauna, Contrast, & Compression into a PT Practice
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
In this episode we explore a “holistic physical therapy” model. Dr. Jessica Tranchina of Generator Athlete Lab walks us through her approach of blending traditional PT with fitness and cutting-edge recovery tools like sauna, contrast baths, and compression therapy to accelerate results and add an entire recovery, optimal health, and longevity service line to her practice. We discuss: Dr. Jess’s journey from solo PT practice to creating the Generator Athlete Lab The specific Generator protocol, which combines sauna, contrast, compression, and more to enhance recovery and optimize...
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Ep 90: Tech Meets Strategy: Improving Clinical AND Business Outcomes with Effective Coaching
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Joining us for the second time is Jason Waz, the first physical therapist to integrate the Neubie device into a PT private practice back in 2017. Since then, he has transformed his clinic, scaling beyond day-to-day operations to the point where he now coaches other practice owners on how to achieve similar success. In this episode, you’ll hear: Jason's experience introducing this game-changing device, which revolutionized his approach to patient care. How focusing on strategy allowed Jason to transition from clinician to business leader, improving clinic efficiency and profitability. ...
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Ep 89: Complementary Innovations: How NecksLevel Optimizes Resistance for Neck Rehab Exercises
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
This is another episode where we get to share other, complementary technologies that are working well in the field. My guest, Dr. Scott Dickenson, is the physical therapist who created NecksLevel. His journey began with frustration, when he realized there weren’t any good ways to reliably load neck exercises during rehabilitation. After lots of thought and many iterations, he finally launched his product and company. In this episode, you’ll hear: What NecksLevel is and how it allows clinicians to reliably load neck rehabilitation exercises; Scott’s entrepreneurial journey and...
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Ep 88: Shake Away Stress: How “Neurogenic Tremors” Reset the Nervous System and Help Process Trauma
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Barnwell, a documentary filmmaker turned Stress Resilience Coach, who has dedicated herself to helping people process trauma through body-based approaches. After witnessing profound trauma in her career, Carolyn turned to Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (T.R.E.), a method she’s been using for 18 years to reset the nervous system by inducing natural tremors. Carolyn shares the science behind 'neurogenic tremors' and how they help humans and other mammals release the effects of stress and trauma. You’ll learn: Why stress and trauma are stored...
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Ep 87: Neubie Strategies: Achieving Sensory-Motor Competency with Bert Massey
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
In this episode, Bert Massey and I dive deep into the strategies for using the Neubie to enhance sensory-motor competencies across all populations—whether you're recovering from an injury, training athletes, or improving general fitness. You’ll learn: How to apply the principles of Postural Restoration Institute (P.R.I.) in training Specific Neubie pad placements for enhancing movement in each plane of motion How to approach injuries, general fitness, and athletic performance The crucial role of the ribs in efficient movement And more… These practical...
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Ep 86: From Theory to Practice: Classifying and Optimizing Exercise with Pat Davidson, PhD
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Dr. Pat Davidson joins us to discuss the fine details of exercise science and how to effectively implement these concepts into training routine. Dr. Davidson offers a masterclass in classifying exercises and using that information to optimize workouts, providing listeners with actionable strategies to improve fitness outcomes. This episode is packed with valuable information that can help you train smarter and more effectively. We cover: Dr. Pat’s “7 Pillar” system for categorizing all possible exercises How exercise selection can be as precise as a physician prescribing medication,...
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Ep 85: Maximizing Patient Engagement: Remote Therapeutic Monitoring with the Founder of SaRa Health
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Are you curious about the applications of remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) in a physical therapy practice? If so, this episode with Steven Coen, co-founder of SaRa Health, will answer all your questions. Steven shares his journey from a frustrated patient to a healthcare innovator, detailing how RTM bridges the gap between clinic visits, enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. Learn how this innovative platform not only improves patient care but also boosts clinic efficiency and revenue through smart automation and real-time data insights. We’ll cover: Co-Founder Steven...
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Ep 84: Unlocking the Missing 15%: A Journey to Better Patient Outcomes with Cristy Steinberg, DPT
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
Follow along on the journey of Cristy Steinberg, DPT, as her treatment approach has evolved over the years to where she’s now helping people who had previously failed physical therapy at her former clinic. Cristy shares how she evolved from a corporate staff PT to owning the innovative Kinesio Lab in Highland Park, Illinois. Her story is a testament to the power of embracing neuroscience in rehabilitation and the remarkable outcomes it can achieve for patients. Cristy's experiences highlight the potential to bridge the gap in traditional therapy, helping patients achieve that elusive final...
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Ep 83: Brody Malone's Journey From Injury to the Olympics
The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
In this compelling episode, we sit down with US Men’s Olympic Gymnast Brody Malone to share the remarkable story of his journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics. Brody opens up about his early beginnings in gymnastics, his drive and dedication to the sport, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. The conversation takes a deep dive into the challenging period last spring when Brody suffered a severe knee injury, requiring three separate surgeries to repair. With the clock ticking down to the Olympics, the stakes were incredibly high. Brody shares the emotional and physical...
info_outlineJoin us this week as Angie McGilvrey, a leading visionary in physical therapy and founder of Apex, discusses the business of PT as a primary care provider and how Apex is redefining what success looks like in the industry.
In this episode, we will discuss:
- How physical therapy can be a “Primary Care Profession” when adding diagnostics to effective treatment.
- Strategies for effective marketing on social media and in the local community (including their Tech Truck).
- Why Apex “fired” insurance companies to prioritize autonomy and provide better access and value for patients.
- Work with the US Gymnastics Team in preparation for the Summer Olympics.
- The heartwarming story of their rescue pup, PT the Dog
Tune in now to learn how you can take your physical therapy practice to the next level in the primary care arena.
Learn more about Angie's work and what Apex's is up to on the Apex Instagram page.