Kyle Covington

The APTA House of Delegates is a crucial governing body for our profession, yet we may know very little about how it works. Dr. Kyle Covington, associate professor at Duke University and vice-speaker of APTA’s House of Delegates, tells us how it works, how it helps the profession, and even how his students get into the act.

The APTA House of Delegates is a crucial governing body for our profession, yet we may know very little about how it works. <a href="https://dpt.duhs.duke.edu/faculty-staff/core-faculty/j-kyle-covington" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Kyle Covington</a>, associate professor at Duke University and vice-speaker of APTA’s House of Delegates, tells us how it works, how it helps the profession, and even how his students get into the act.

23: House of Delegates and Humanities [Kyle Covington]

Katharine and Andy were able to finally record together in person! And it was only a little weird! We bring you an audio highlight reel of the APTA Michigan 2021 Fall Conference, held at the Motor City Casino and Hotel in Detroit on October 15-16. It was a blast! We’re already looking forward to the next conference. Waves is hosted by Andy Wicks and Katharine Cline and produced by Andy Wicks. Theme music is by Mark Joesting.

Katharine and Andy were able to finally record together in person! And it was only a little weird! We bring you an audio highlight reel of the APTA Michigan 2021 Fall Conference, held at the Motor City Casino and Hotel in Detroit on October 15-16. It was a blast! We’re already looking forward to the next conference. Waves is hosted by Andy Wicks and Katharine Cline and produced by Andy Wicks. Theme music is by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/mark-joesting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Joesting</a>.

Episode 22: 2021 Fall Conference Recap!

Karen Litzy

We continue our series on gender differences and disparities in the physical therapy profession with an interview with Dr. Karen Litzy, owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy in New York City, and host of the Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart podcast, and creator of the Women in Physical Therapy Summit. Dr. Litzy talks about her own winding career path, what inspired her to create and innovate, and why she feels it is so important to raise up other women as leaders in the industry. Seriously, it’s a great interview.

We continue our series on gender differences and disparities in the physical therapy profession with an interview with Dr. Karen Litzy, owner of <a href="https://karenlitzy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Litzy Physical Therapy</a> in New York City, and host of the <a href="http://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart</a> podcast, and creator of the <a href="https://twitter.com/womeninptsummit?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women in Physical Therapy Summit</a>. Dr. Litzy talks about her own winding career path, what inspired her to create and innovate, and why she feels it is so important to raise up other women as leaders in the industry. Seriously, it’s a great interview.

Episode 21: Gender Differences in PT, Part 2 [Karen Litzy]

Waves returns with a new series discussing some of the differences, discrepancies, and disparities among genders in the physical therapy profession. We begin with a conversation with Dr. Marie Johanson, interim director of the Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, talking about her 2007 research article entitled “Sex differences in career expectations of physical therapist students.“ Music by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Waves returns with a new series discussing some of the differences, discrepancies, and disparities among genders in the physical therapy profession. We begin with a conversation with <a href="https://www.emorydpt.org/marie-a-johanson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Marie Johanson</a>, interim director of the Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, talking about her 2007 research article entitled “<a href="https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/87/9/1199/2742418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex differences in career expectations of physical therapist students.</a>“ Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/mark-joesting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Joesting</a> and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-921407158" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy Wicks</a>.

Episode 20: Gender Differences in PT, Part 1 [Marie Johanson]

We conclude our series on physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic with the second half of our round table discussion featuring Drs. Evan Haezebrouck, Stephanie Kostsuca, and Courtney Witczak. We talk about the benefit that PTs had in advocating for early mobility of patients that would have previously been considered “too sick for rehab,” the many “non-clinical” roles that PTs took on during the pandemic, and some personal notes about how the pandemic affected us. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

We conclude our series on physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic with the second half of our round table discussion featuring Drs. Evan Haezebrouck, Stephanie Kostsuca, and Courtney Witczak. We talk about the benefit that PTs had in advocating for early mobility of patients that would have previously been considered “too sick for rehab,” the many “non-clinical” roles that PTs took on during the pandemic, and some personal notes about how the pandemic affected us. We hope you enjoy the discussion.

Episode 19: PT and COVID-19, Part 5 [Round Table, Part 2]

After hearing some individual stories of physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic (recorded in November 2020), we bring three clinicians together to hear how things have changed with the second surge and new developments with vaccinations. Our guests are Drs. Evan Haezebrouck, Stephanie Kostsuca, and Courtney Witczak. Drs. Haezebrouck and Kostsuca are board certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialists. Dr. Witczak is a board certified geriatric clinical specialist. This episode is part one of our discussion. Stay tuned for the conclusion in our next episode.

After hearing some individual stories of physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic (recorded in November 2020), we bring three clinicians together to hear how things have changed with the second surge and new developments with vaccinations. Our guests are Drs. Evan Haezebrouck, Stephanie Kostsuca, and Courtney Witczak. Drs. <a href="https://twitter.com/ehaeze?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haezebrouck</a> and <a href="https://www.annarbor.va.gov/careers/Cardiovascular_and_Pulmonary_Physical_Therapy_Residency_Program.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kostsuca</a> are board certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialists. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-witczak-pt-dpt-gcs-69b57349/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Witczak</a> is a board certified geriatric clinical specialist. This episode is part one of our discussion. Stay tuned for the conclusion in our next episode.

Episode 18: PT and COVID-19, Part 4 [Round Table, Part 1]

The third part of our series on PTs working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic continues with an interview with Dr. Stephanie Kostsuca, a physical therapist and faculty member in the cardiovascular and pulmonary residency program at the VA healthcare system in Ann Arbor, MI. Music in this episode by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

The third part of our series on PTs working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic continues with an interview with Dr. Stephanie Kostsuca, a physical therapist and faculty member in the cardiovascular and pulmonary residency program at the VA healthcare system in Ann Arbor, MI. Music in this episode by Mark Joesting and Andy Wicks.

Episode 17: PT and COVID-19, Part 3 [Stephanie Kostsuca]

We continue our series of stories featuring physical therapists working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we hear from Dr. Evan Haezebrouck, a PT at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He tells about the mental and emotional toll that this disease caused on the health care professionals he works with, and how resilient his coworkers are.

We continue our series of stories featuring physical therapists working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we hear from <a href="https://twitter.com/ehaeze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Evan Haezebrouck</a>, a PT at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He tells about the mental and emotional toll that this disease caused on the health care professionals he works with, and how resilient his coworkers are.

Episode 16: PT and COVID-19, Part 2 [Evan Haezebrouck]

Mike Shoemaker

To recap the tumultuous 2020, and to commemorate the end of Dr. Mike Shoemaker’s term as president of APTA Michigan, we sit down with him to hear about some of the important issues covered in the last twelve months, as well as some of his favorite highlights and what is next.Dr. Shoemaker is a physical therapist and associate professor at Grand Valley State University, and president emeritus of APTA Michigan.

To recap the tumultuous 2020, and to commemorate the end of Dr. Mike Shoemaker’s term as president of APTA Michigan, we sit down with him to hear about some of the important issues covered in the last twelve months, as well as some of his favorite highlights and what is next.Dr. Shoemaker is a physical therapist and associate professor at Grand Valley State University, and president emeritus of APTA Michigan.

Episode 15: State of the State 2020 [Mike Shoemaker]

We are beginning a series highlighting the work of some physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and hearing their stories in their own words. Dr. Romina Bello is a physical therapist and the early rehab coordinator at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She tells us how things changed at the start of the pandemic, and what valuable lessons were learned.  Music in this episode is by Mark Joesting, Sergey Cheremisinov, and Pictures of the Floating World.

We are beginning a series highlighting the work of some physical therapists on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and hearing their stories in their own words. Dr. Romina Bello is a physical therapist and the early rehab coordinator at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She tells us how things changed at the start of the pandemic, and what valuable lessons were learned.  Music in this episode is by <a href="https://four.libsyn.com/content/soundcloud.com/mark-joesting" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Joesting</a>, <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sergey Cheremisinov</a>, and <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pictures of the Floating World</a>.

Episode 14: PT and COVID-19 [Romina Bello]

We conclude our series featuring DPT students from the University of Michigan-Flint as they talk about important issues relating to geriatric physical therapy. Today’s episode features two segments talking about the effects of COVID-19 and depression in the geriatric community and how PT can positively effect patients in a post-COVID world. A special thanks to all of the UM-Flint students and their instructor, Dr. Emily Carter, for their hard work. References: CDC. Depression is not a normal part of growing older. CDC.gov, Updated on January 31, 2017. Accessed June 19, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/aging/mentalhealth/depression.htm Guccione AA, Wong RA, Avers D. Geriatric Physical Therapy. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO. Mosby, Inc. 2012. Berg-Weger M, Morley JE. Editorial: Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Gerontological Social Work. J Nutr Health Aging. 2020;24(5):456-458. doi:10.1007/s12603-020-1366-8 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Coronavirus disease 2019 –older adults. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html. Updated June 25, 2020. Accessed June 26, 2020. Guccione AA, Wong RA., and Avers D. Geriatric Physical Therapy (3rd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2012. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.libproxy.umflint.edu/lib/umichigan/reader.action?docID=1429854. Accessed June 26, 2020.   American Physical Therapy Association. PACER series: geriatric considerations: COVID-19. https://learningcenter.apta.org/Student/MyCourse.aspx?id=9f020459-b0b4-40f1-afcb-c135f45af2b8&amp;ProgramID=dcca7f06-4cd9-4530-b9d3-4ef7d2717b5d. Published April 13, 2020. Accessed June 22, 2020.  Thomas P, Baldwin C, Bissett B, et al. Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: clinical practice recommendations. Aust J Physiother. April 2020;66(2):73-82. doi:10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.011.  American Physical Therapy Association. Practice guidelines emerge for physical therapy and COVID-19 in acute hospital setting. https://www.apta.org/news/2020/03/26/practice-guidelines-emerge-for-physical-therapy-and-covid-19-in-acute-hospital-setting. Published March 26, 2020. Accessed June 30, 2020.  American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (9thed). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams &amp; Wilkins; 2014. World Health Organization. Dementia –facts sheet. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia. Published September 19, 2020. Accessed June 30, 2020.

We conclude our series featuring DPT students from the University of Michigan-Flint as they talk about important issues relating to geriatric physical therapy. Today’s episode features two segments talking about the effects of COVID-19 and depression in the geriatric community and how PT can positively effect patients in a post-COVID world. A special thanks to all of the UM-Flint students and their instructor, Dr. Emily Carter, for their hard work. References: <ul><li>CDC. Depression is not a normal part of growing older. <a href="http://CDC.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CDC.gov</a>, Updated on January 31, 2017. Accessed June 19, 2020. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/aging/mentalhealth/depression.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/aging/mentalhealth/depression.htm</a></li></ul> <ol><li>Guccione AA, Wong RA, Avers D. Geriatric Physical Therapy. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO. Mosby, Inc. 2012.</li></ol> Berg-Weger M, Morley JE. Editorial: Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Gerontological Social Work. J Nutr Health Aging. 2020;24(5):456-458. doi:10.1007/s12603-020-1366-8 <ol><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Coronavirus disease 2019 –older adults. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html</a>. Updated June 25, 2020. Accessed June 26, 2020.</li></ol> <ol><li>Guccione AA, Wong RA., and Avers D. Geriatric Physical Therapy (3rd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2012. <a href="https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.libproxy.umflint.edu/lib/umichigan/reader.action?docID=1429854" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.libproxy.umflint.edu/lib/umichigan/reader.action?docID=1429854</a>. Accessed June 26, 2020.  </li></ol> <ol><li>American Physical Therapy Association. PACER series: geriatric considerations: COVID-19. <a href="https://learningcenter.apta.org/Student/MyCourse.aspx?id=9f020459-b0b4-40f1-afcb-c135f45af2b8&amp;ProgramID=dcca7f06-4cd9-4530-b9d3-4ef7d2717b5d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learningcenter.apta.org/Student/MyCourse.aspx?id=9f020459-b0b4-40f1-afcb-c135f45af2b8&amp;ProgramID=dcca7f06-4cd9-4530-b9d3-4ef7d2717b5d</a>. Published April 13, 2020. Accessed June 22, 2020. </li></ol> <ol><li>Thomas P, Baldwin C, Bissett B, et al. Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: clinical practice recommendations. Aust J Physiother. April 2020;66(2):73-82. doi:10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.011. </li></ol> <ol><li>American Physical Therapy Association. Practice guidelines emerge for physical therapy and COVID-19 in acute hospital setting. <a href="https://www.apta.org/news/2020/03/26/practice-guidelines-emerge-for-physical-therapy-and-covid-19-in-acute-hospital-setting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.apta.org/news/2020/03/26/practice-guidelines-emerge-for-physical-therapy-and-covid-19-in-acute-hospital-setting</a>. Published March 26, 2020. Accessed June 30, 2020. </li></ol> <ol><li>American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (9thed). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams &amp; Wilkins; 2014.</li></ol> <ol><li>World Health Organization. Dementia –facts sheet. <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia</a>. Published September 19, 2020. Accessed June 30, 2020.</li></ol>

Episode 13: Geriatrics, Part 3 [Depression and COVID-19]

Waves continues its series highlighting work from students at University of Michigan-Flint as they research topics related to geriatric physical therapy. This episode features Patrick Frazier, Rachel Rainko, Donovan Turchin, and Katie Persha, as they educate us on how we, as therapists, can recognize signs of delirium, dementia, and depression, and how we can provide better care to our elderly patients. Music in this episode is by Mark Joesting and Pictures of the Floating World.

Waves continues its series highlighting work from students at University of Michigan-Flint as they research topics related to geriatric physical therapy. This episode features Patrick Frazier, Rachel Rainko, Donovan Turchin, and Katie Persha, as they educate us on how we, as therapists, can recognize signs of delirium, dementia, and depression, and how we can provide better care to our elderly patients. Music in this episode is by <a href="https://four.libsyn.com/content/soundcloud.com/mark-joesting" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Joesting</a> and <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pictures of the Floating World</a>.

Episode 12: Geriatrics, Part 2 [Dementia, Delirium, and Depression]

We begin a series of episodes featuring physical therapy students from University of Michigan-Flint as they present important information on geriatric physical therapy. This episode features Diana Stanek, Elizabeth Glasco, Amy Smith, Allie Lampman, Kateri Rybicki, Kim Krokoski, Emily VanVeldhuisen, and Jamie Schaub. Music in this episode is by Mark Joesting (www.soundcloud.com/mark-joesting), Nctrnm (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm), and Pictures of the Floating World (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World). BALANCE AND TELEHEALTH: APTA Michigan Payment resources: www.aptami.org/paymentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Keep on your feet-preventing older adult falls. cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/older-adult-falls/index.html. Published December 19, 2019. Accessed July 1, 2020.Klenk J, Kerse N, Rapp K, et al. 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We begin a series of episodes featuring physical therapy students from <a href="https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Michigan-Flint</a> as they present important information on geriatric physical therapy. This episode features Diana Stanek, Elizabeth Glasco, Amy Smith, Allie Lampman, Kateri Rybicki, Kim Krokoski, Emily VanVeldhuisen, and Jamie Schaub. Music in this episode is by Mark Joesting (<a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/mark-joesting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.soundcloud.com/mark-joesting</a>), Nctrnm (<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm</a>), and Pictures of the Floating World (<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pictures_of_the_Floating_World</a>). BALANCE AND TELEHEALTH: <ol><li>APTA Michigan Payment resources: <a href="http://www.aptami.org/payment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aptami.org/payment</a></li><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Keep on your feet-preventing older adult falls. <a href="http://cdc.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cdc.gov</a>. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/older-adult-falls/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/older-adult-falls/index.html</a>. Published December 19, 2019. Accessed July 1, 2020.</li><li>Klenk J, Kerse N, Rapp K, et al. Physical Activity and Different Concepts of Fall Risk Estimation in Older People–Results of the ActiFE-Ulm Study. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):e0129098. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0129098.</li><li>Zoom. HIPAA compliance guide. <a href="http://zoom.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">zoom.us</a>. <a href="https://zoom.us/docs/doc/Zoom-hipaa.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/docs/doc/Zoom-hipaa.pdf</a>. Published May 2020. Accessed July 1, 2020. </li><li>Hoffman NB, Prieto NM. Clinical Video Telehealth for Gait and Balance. Fed Pract. 2016;33(2):34-38. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6368933/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6368933/</a>. Accessed July 1, 2020. </li><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 4-Stage Balance Test Assessment. <a href="http://cdc.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cdc.gov</a>. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Assessment-4Stage-508.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Assessment-4Stage-508.pdf</a>. Published 2017. Accessed July 1, 2020.</li><li>American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Implementation telehealth in your practice STAT: Practical guidance from experienced telehealth PTs [Video]. <a href="http://www.facebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com</a>.   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociation/videos/2917542464968284/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociation/videos/2917542464968284/</a>. Published March 30, 2020. Accessed July 1, 2020.</li><li>Venkataraman K, Morgan M, Amis KA, et al. Tele-Assessment of the Berg Balance Scale: Effects of Transmission Characteristics. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017;98(4):659-664.e1. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2016.10.019.</li><li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevent. Stay Independent. cdc.gov.https://<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf</a>. Published 2017. 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Effect of a 12-week yoga intervention on fear of falling and balance in older adults: a pilot study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010;91(4):576-583. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2009.12.018.</li><li>Liu H, Frank A. Tai chi as a balance improvement exercise for older adults: a systematic review. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2010;33(3):103-109. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21155504/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21155504/</a>. Accessed July 1, 2020. </li><li>Wu G, Keyes LM. Group tele-exercise for improving balance in elders. Telemed J E Health. 2006;12(5):561-570. doi:10.1089/tmj.2006.12.561</li></ol> WALKING PROGRAMS: <ol><li><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10000-steps-a-day-or-fewer-2019071117305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10000-steps-a-day-or-fewer-2019071117305</a></li><li>Tudor-Locke C, Bassett Jr DR. How Many Steps/Day Are Enough?: Preliminary Pedometer Indices for Public Health. Sports Medicine. 2004;34:1-8.</li><li>Carter, E. Aging and the Musculoskeletal System. Lecture presented: Geriatrics in Practice at the University of Michigan – Flint; May 11, 2020. </li><li>Rating of perceived exertion: Borg scales. <a href="http://Sralab.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sralab.org</a>. <a href="https://www.sralab.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/Rating_of_perceived_exertion_-_Borg_scale.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sralab.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/Rating_of_perceived_exertion_-_Borg_scale.pdf</a>. Accessed June 29, 2020.</li><li> Perceived Exertion (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/exertion.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/exertion.htm</a>. Published April 10, 2020. Accessed June 30, 2020.</li><li>The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion. 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Episode 11: Geriatrics, Part 1 [Telehealth/Walking Programs/Fall Prevention]

We conclude our series on diversity in the physical therapy workforce and education system by finishing the round table discussion with our guests Dr. Andrea Moore, Dr. Robert Burns, Dr. Leython Williams, and Bana Odeh, SPT.  In this episode, we discuss navigating uncomfortable situations to call out each other for insensitive behaviors and recognizing our own blind spots in dealing with different cultures and ethnicities. We also discuss APTA Michigan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) – Detroit chapter. Bias in resumes with minority-sounding names: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/minorities-who-whiten-job-resumes-get-more-interviews https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bias-hiring-0504-biz-20160503-story.html https://cos.gatech.edu/facultyres/Diversity_Studies/Bertrand_LakishaJamal.pdf

We conclude our series on diversity in the physical therapy workforce and education system by finishing the round table discussion with our guests Dr. Andrea Moore, Dr. Robert Burns, Dr. Leython Williams, and Bana Odeh, SPT.  In this episode, we discuss navigating uncomfortable situations to call out each other for insensitive behaviors and recognizing our own blind spots in dealing with different cultures and ethnicities. We also discuss <a href="https://aptami.org/special-interest-groups/sigs.cfm?sig=DEICSIG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">APTA Michigan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/NabptDetroit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) – Detroit chapter.</a> Bias in resumes with minority-sounding names: <a href="https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/minorities-who-whiten-job-resumes-get-more-interviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/minorities-who-whiten-job-resumes-get-more-interviews</a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bias-hiring-0504-biz-20160503-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bias-hiring-0504-biz-20160503-story.html</a> <a href="https://cos.gatech.edu/facultyres/Diversity_Studies/Bertrand_LakishaJamal.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cos.gatech.edu/facultyres/Diversity_Studies/Bertrand_LakishaJamal.pdf</a>

Episode 10: Diversity, Part 7 [Round Table]

Don’t miss out on the 2020 APTA Michigan Fall Conference! Click here to learn more! Also, make your voice heard in the 2020 APTA Michigan Elections! Click here to start your ballot!

Don’t miss out on the 2020 APTA Michigan Fall Conference! Click <a href="https://aptami.org/events/conferences/2020/fall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more! Also, make your voice heard in the 2020 APTA Michigan Elections! Click <a href="https://aptami.org/elections/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to start your ballot!

Episode 9: 2020 Fall Conference and Elections!

Waves moves into the final phase of our series on diversity in the physical therapy workforce with the first half of our round table discussion featuring Dr. Andrea Moore, Dr. Robert Burns, Dr. Leython Williams, and Bana Odeh, SPT.  Michigan Executive Directive 2020-7Click on Detroit: Gov. Whitmer mandates implicit bias training for all Michigan health professionals

Waves moves into the final phase of our series on diversity in the physical therapy workforce with the first half of our round table discussion featuring Dr. Andrea Moore, Dr. Robert Burns, Dr. Leython Williams, and Bana Odeh, SPT.  <a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MIEOG/2020/07/09/file_attachments/1491769/ED%202020-07.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michigan Executive Directive 2020-7</a> Click on Detroit: <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2020/07/09/gov-whitmer-mandates-implicit-bias-training-for-all-michigan-health-professionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gov. Whitmer mandates implicit bias training for all Michigan health professionals</a>

Episode 8: Diversity, Part 6 [Round Table]

Waves continues our Diversity series with an interview with Dr. Mihir Trivedi, co-chair of APTA Michigan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. He tells about his own story and struggles as a foreign-trained physical therapist, how the process could be easier for future foreign-trained therapists, and what the main goals of the DEI committee are.

Waves continues our Diversity series with an interview with Dr. Mihir Trivedi, co-chair of APTA Michigan’s <a href="https://aptami.org/special-interest-groups/sigs.cfm?sig=DEICSIG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee</a>. He tells about his own story and struggles as a foreign-trained physical therapist, how the process could be easier for future foreign-trained therapists, and what the main goals of the DEI committee are.

Episode 7: Diversity, Part 5 [Mihir Trivedi]

Waves’ diversity series continues with an interview with Dr. Leython Williams, PT and clinic manager with Athletico, and president of the Detroit chapter of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT). He tells us of his own journey, the goals of the NABPT, and how the PT profession can support more minorities getting exposed to and interested in a caree in physical therapy. In addition, he tells us how he balances his professional life with living as a black man in the United States, and how he can use education with his patients to build bridges. Royal Oak https://www.instagram.com/itsthewilliamsway/

Waves’ diversity series continues with an interview with Dr. Leython Williams, PT and clinic manager with Athletico, and president of the Detroit chapter of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT). He tells us of his own journey, the goals of the NABPT, and how the PT profession can support more minorities getting exposed to and interested in a caree in physical therapy. In addition, he tells us how he balances his professional life with living as a black man in the United States, and how he can use education with his patients to build bridges. <blockquote><a href="https://www.athletico.com/locations/royal-oak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Oak</a></blockquote> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsthewilliamsway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/itsthewilliamsway/</a>

Episode 6: Diversity, Part 4 [Leython Williams]

Robert Burns

Waves’ diversity series continues with a conversation with Dr. Robert Burns, owner of Novi DPT. He talks about disparities in healthcare outcomes among minorities and how PTs can be better prepared to close that gap, including learning about and appreciating the diversity in our patient population and how it relates to patient/therapist interactions. He also talks about “myth of cultural competency” and challenges physical therapists to do more to serve the underserved. The Tuskegee Experiment The Dunning Kruger Effect

Waves’ diversity series continues with a conversation with Dr. Robert Burns, owner of Novi DPT. He talks about disparities in healthcare outcomes among minorities and how PTs can be better prepared to close that gap, including learning about and appreciating the diversity in our patient population and how it relates to patient/therapist interactions. He also talks about “myth of cultural competency” and challenges physical therapists to do more to serve the underserved. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tuskegee Experiment</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dunning Kruger Effect</a>

Episode 5: Diversity, Part 3 [Robert Burns]

Waves’ diversity series continues with a conversation with Bana Odeh, a third year DPT student at Wayne State University. She is a member of APTA MI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee and a co-founder of the student organization Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity in Action (IDEA) at Wayne State’s DPT program. To learn more about serving the Muslim community as a PT, you can read Bana’s article published by the APTA here: https://www.apta.org/article/2020/02/19/understanding-the-muslim-community-from-a-pt-specific-lens

Waves’ diversity series continues with a conversation with Bana Odeh, a third year DPT student at Wayne State University. She is a member of APTA MI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee and a co-founder of the student organization Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity in Action (IDEA) at Wayne State’s DPT program. To learn more about serving the Muslim community as a PT, you can read Bana’s article published by the APTA here: <a href="https://www.apta.org/article/2020/02/19/understanding-the-muslim-community-from-a-pt-specific-lens" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.apta.org/article/2020/02/19/understanding-the-muslim-community-from-a-pt-specific-lens</a>

Episode 4: Diversity, Part 2 [Bana Odeh]

Loved the first episode and how the 3 of them interact!  Not afraid to voice separate opinions... bringing personal stories and integrating research!  Kept me engaged the entire time and I am super easily distracted even when a topic is something I’m interested in.  Good podcast!  Will look forward to more episodes.

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