Let's Go Around The Corner: Christina Kiefer PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, TPS and Hélène Bouchard PT

Let's Go Around The Corner: Christina Kiefer PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, TPS and Hélène Bouchard PT

Is your patient's low back pain, hip pain, or persistent movement dysfunction plateauing at 75-80% recovery? Maybe it’s time to look around the corner! In this episode, we bring together an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist to explore how collaboration between specialties can uncover hidden contributors to pain, improve outcomes, and provide comprehensive care. Discover when to refer and why the best treatment plans often start with a conversation between colleagues After graduating from Hunter college/CUNY and beginning her career at The Hospital for Special Surgery, Christina relocated to Arizona, working primarily in hospital-based clinics including primary care, specializing in outpatient orthopedics. Christina is an ABPTS Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and has completed advanced certifications in Empowered Relief, Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS), Hybrid Teaching and Learning and Advanced Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter. While working in a university based medical system, she precepted medical students, orthopedic, sports and family practice residents and fellows, as well DPT /PTA students as a CI throughout her career. In addition to her current clinical and SCE roles, she teaches as adjunct faculty for several hybrid DPT programs. Hélène Bouchard PT is a dedicated and empathic pelvic floor physical therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience, including over 15 years specializing in pelvic floor therapy and pain management. She is committed to helping women, men, transgender individuals and children achieve pelvic health wellness through targeted education and empowerment. Her clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of pelvic health conditions, including urinary and fecal incontinence, urgency, prolapse, pessary management, post-surgical rehabilitation, dyspareunia, and sexual dysfunction. With a deep understanding of pelvic health across the lifespan — from early childhood through menopause — she supports clients in reaching their individual goals, whether that involves continence, postpartum recovery, return to sport, perimenopause management, or post-prostatectomy rehabilitation. Hélène has pursued advanced training in dry needling for the lumbopelvic-hip complex, achieving strong results in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, sacroiliac dysfunction, and pain management. She holds additional expertise in vestibular disorders and neurology, and brings a passion for teaching to her work with clients and colleagues alike. She is fluent in both English and French. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit seasonedpts.substack.com [https://seasonedpts.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

DISSECT Series: Functional Neurologic Disorder & The Fate of Ophelia

In this DISSECT series, Doris, an SPT, walks us through a compelling case involving Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND). Joined by neurologic rehabilitation expert Lisa Hathaway, PT, DPT this episode dives into the complexities of FND offering valuable insights into approaching difficult cases with flexibility, compassion, and building trust with our patients. We believe in the value of discussing cases with colleagues. When clinicians think out loud and collaborate clinical reasoning improves and the clinical toolbox expands. What has been your experience with FND? We’d love to hear your perspective. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit seasonedpts.substack.com [https://seasonedpts.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Journey of Discovery: Kim Gatewood PT, DPT, NCS

What happens when you attend to the details? You save Lives! Every patient encounter is its own journey of discovery, challenging us to think critically, adapt, and sometimes know when it’s time to abort the mission and change course. Kim Gatewood PT, DPT, NCS a seasoned clinician shares clinical pearls, hard-earned lessons, and practical takeaways. Kim Gatewood, PT, DPT, NCS, is an Associate Clinical Professor for Northern Arizona University’s Program in Physical Therapy at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. She also works at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center and serves on the CEU Committee for the Arizona Physical Therapy Association. Kim obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1981 and her Post Professional Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona in 2008. She has worked in acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings with patients with a variety of orthopedic, medical and neurologic diagnosis across the age spectrum from pediatric to geriatric. As a Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Kim’s passion is to teach acute care and neurologic physical therapy to students and fellow professionals as well as to treat medically complex patients and individuals with multiple trauma and neurologic diagnoses. She is a mentor in the HonorHealth and NAU Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program. She has instructed in continuing education courses in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation around the country and in Saudi Arabia. She enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. Essentials of PNF [https://pnfforthemoderntherapist.thinkific.com/courses/SWAN] A lab intensive course where clinicians learn to apply evidence based PNF principles and techniques to a variety of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses/impairments. Refine your manual skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. August 7-9, 2026 - Phoenix, Az Tuition: $550 - 25% discount for Students and 2025/2026 new graduates!!! For more information, please contact Kimberly at Kimberly.Chesney@rehabwithoutwalls.com [Kimberly.Chesney@rehabwithoutwalls.com] include Essentials of PNF Course: August 7-9, 2026 in the subject line Questions about serial casting… Let us know and we will connect you with Kim! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit seasonedpts.substack.com [https://seasonedpts.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Art of Recognizing What’s Off

When the red flags are cleared but the patient still isn’t responding the way they should… what do you do? From subtle clinical clues to trusting your gut, Grant Meyers PT, DPT, OCS, CMP, CSCS, Cert. DN., Cert MDT highlights the importance of critical thinking when the presentation doesn’t follow the expected path. Key Takeaways: * Listen. to your patient! * Clear Red Flags but keep an open mind. You won’t always catch it on the first visit * When in doubt refer for further work up * Evaluation is ongoing…when a patient isn’t responding as anticipated look elsewhere This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit seasonedpts.substack.com [https://seasonedpts.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

You Never Work a Day in Your Life if You Love What You Do! Todd Ellenbecker PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA

What keeps a seasoned clinician passionate about physical therapy after years of treating patients? What are some common pitfalls when treating the shoulder? How do you manage high case loads while giving quality care? Tune in and hear words of wisdom from a true master clinician! Todd is physical therapist at Banner Sports Medicine in Scottsdale specializing in treatment of the shoulder and tennis medicine. He is a consultant to the ATP and served as the Vice President of Medical Services for the ATP from 2006 to 2025. He received his initial degree in physical therapy from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1985 and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Arizona State University in 1989. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH –IHP in 2006. In addition, he has been a certified sports clinical specialist, and orthopaedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association for over 30 years. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and was awarded their Sports Medicine Professional of the Year in 2003. He is a certified RSPA tennis teaching master professional, and was a member of the USTA National Sport Science Committee for over 30 years, serving as Chairman for 14 years. He is currently a member of the International Tennis Federation’s Sport Science Commission. In 2008 Todd was the recipient of the Samuel Hardy Educational Merit award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Todd is also a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA. Ellenbecker serves on the editorial board of the Sports Health Journal and the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. He has conducted and published research primarily on upper extremity athletes, as well as shoulder and elbow rehabilitation. He is the author of 18 books, and published over 100 research and professional articles and book chapters. Ellenbecker lives in Scottsdale Arizona with his wife Gail. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit seasonedpts.substack.com [https://seasonedpts.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]