The AdaPTable Podcast: Redefining What it Means To Be a PT

Joy in the Journey

It's about time we had some major fun on this podcast! This episode starts off with an unexpected story about a chimpanzee in Jill’s house to open up a discussion about JOY! Jill shares her experience as a patient with chronic pain. She talks about how frustrating it can be interacting with medical professionals who want to “fix” everything and how you can find joy even in the worst of circumstances. Joy can be something SO SMALL you probably won’t see it! Slow down and be intentional with how you spend your time, energy, and focus. Learn how to live in the gray area of living with chronic pain alongside of joy AT THE SAME TIME!!! Joy doesn’t have to mean that everything is going your way. It’s a sign of hope and a gentle reminder that this life is worth living while FEELING alive. “I learned a long time ago on the tilt-a-whirl that it is entirely possible for a human being to laugh and throw up at the same time!”

Lyme Disease

Continuing our Awareness Month series, Anna does a deep dive on Lyme Disease! She talks about the mechanism of action for the bacterial infection, signs to look for including that famous bullseye rash, co-infections of protozoa and how the detection/treatment differs from Lyme, as well as the psychological and physical therapy implications.

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Join Morgan and Anna for the first episode of a series on diagnoses as we discuss what Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is, how it affects people differently, and implications for health care professionals. May is EDS awareness month, so fill your brain with some knowledge and then spread it for the rest of this month! (or the rest of your life. we won't stop you.)

Life Updates with Morgan

On this episode Anna and Clare FINALLY get to catch up with Morgan who had four major life updates to share! * Graduating as a Doctor of Physical Therapy * Accepting a job offer that combines several of her passions into one clinic * Getting engaged!! 💍 * Taking the National Physical Therapy Examination You don't want to miss the inside scoop on the mind game that is the NPTE and Morgan's specific experience with the physical effects of taking a test of that magnitude!

White Coat Ceremonies & Being Present: Life Updates with Anna & Clare

This week Clare & Anna take a moment to reflect on the past few weeks & share some exciting 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 on their PT journeys!⁠ ⁠ The past couple of months have been a crazy ride for the members of the adaPTable podcast... Anna is finishing up her last few weeks as a first year, Morgan has graduated & is preparing for the NPTE, & Clare is working on honing her skills & learning new skills each week as a new grad PT. ⁠ Here are some nuggets you can look forward to in this episode with Anna & Clare:⁠ 👉 Focus on what 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨, not what you can't.⁠ 👉 Being 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 can change your perspective & approach in the clinic.⁠ 👉 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲; go enjoy a good book, a hike, or a lunch out with friends this week!⁠ ⁠ What are some exciting things happening for YOU? Anyone preparing for the NPTE or getting ready to graduate!? Let us know so we can send good vibes your direction!