Pushing Pediatrics

Season 5: Mike Studer Part 2

Welcome back for part 2 of our discussion with Mike Studer where we will be diving even further into the concepts of learning and neuroplasticity and how it applies to our pediatric patients and the PCS exam. Specifically, today, we discuss motivators and the difference between infinite games and other types of play. Mike also shares his list of other readings he considered while writing his new book and would recommend for those looking to take their learning on these concepts a step further! These episodes are full of so many “PT pearls” that will apply clinically and personally, you will not want to miss any of this content! Don’t forget to come back next week for the final episode of our trilogy with Mike.  “The Brain That Chooses Itself” by Mike Studer [https://www.amazon.com/Brain-That-Chooses-Itself-Personalized/dp/B0DLP7JVFY] "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman [https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman-ebook/dp/B00555X8OA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VQL0051SXA3A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ceqZU8DyU2py75144OBkf6t9LyyqgY38w6_JnFH7aNPnChFhXodMH0YF64QXBXWcWzPkOc6qV7WP4prAfwxF2bCqwEVvvjIWmrWoVjEu9o1LERmM8aoT8QvsE7m_sGrUmDD7c-y9t-1bSJWXFMLg8PeR9SI8efJZKsuu3K1icKXKdr3c2RF5AujvQTktUaeWpnBsVT9s88L1iNzviLEQo8LCMtxyiMSz22NlKI4p1O8.9XaifeWDswpB7NunWfm_1urhkUClOy8MUiIX_dREFX4&dib_tag=se&keywords=thinking+fast+and+slow+by+daniel+kahneman&qid=1763689224&s=books&sprefix=thinking+fast+and+slwo%2Cstripbooks%2C197&sr=1-1] “The Infinite Game” by Simon Sinek [https://www.amazon.com/The-Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek-audiobook/dp/B07DKHFTB7/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=186776931495&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AyikdU-CLY-l2XzfZ4itLWDw6jWLxMxCIs7Em9inA0IbZiq0utrHVdN35Fzq8cawh9C9kJBrZYWJ1EPs3n3MTE5CN6bNrU6rWF2DkwGVBwi3-KG7IE-ysyjdqQnqq_5zKofzFgUu15FXDS79DqlUDpod5tPny7Y_40Iqw89OgCCtkUCqiVcu-eCdvYlu20VuuEoXJ13cW1rv5jgDP_W3SIMmFkCed3a1wfhLwOfMG94.jT-pmBkp_hpaW3fFmQzP2SG5xgUHoSdkEayfjv1uE2M&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779579383180&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9019011&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=8400129403376245283--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8400129403376245283&hvtargid=kwd-347471803347&hydadcr=22536_13730665_8233&keywords=the+infinite+game&mcid=df3eea06d2523448b30b2de8eddb226f&qid=1764003531&sr=8-1] “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear [https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Sr5bdykVa_9jw9b5H1f7HXzzp8VzKcQc5alNLr6ydg_izdSnKh1yoVnkpoX6XUoWfUuj-WqIFTT4Z22uasvJO_dcuuOvNSQ5pFBu2RWwPRuwtUusQV7PVGx2gm31Qz_5cA0TVVTEU0ynVwFqHfRwXIiJy_G0vjzZiXs7HpbF-t3sn__pi01YjjCQz7vuWSYcWNIobr3O3_UkAsLGDMeg-qqQWbMRMhk28F-fEY37Aog.5DL7T-nT87JoSPx9OzlVZOinegcnTSx0PZSPytNKV1U&qid=1764006213&sr=1-1] “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth  [https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vQr3htw3swgUz9a-4yhEfCRFv_rwinl8d_sHoTCOBzoltMzeyHwAWH0JbP47oCGgMbNHexFCpR4yEtZvriAhWpopHg3TZTt3Xerw3w3NG-WKA9UQj-RoAk8f_3R00QH1HC7WmftlX-WXV86q2ODqemPTWoTyqwJJ012n1NREglTDChrH27VCwKJ2rS0FsHR4Z2-iPckgnQCCFJNSk44eSp8L7DOSDoqlQY0swQQ3TtQ.sIjEU8bLeIB_xWL3rRKtx4ncUxHhrIhiu0QtGPzoIyo&qid=1764006387&sr=1-1] Katy Milkman’s book, “How to Change: The Science of Getting Where You Are to Where You Want to Be” [https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Science-Getting-Where/dp/059308375X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OVizGrAKoej8ar8vWB6TkZi0laKUGrbDqOMUZFZz1tU.XMw6nKMKStxU2muaxo2FHjrDLtQcTSOHGaTu0fBupMU&qid=1764006477&sr=1-1] and her podcast, Choiceology [https://open.spotify.com/show/5eEQ5hd4CfpsYkfZZi136a?si=09d8ef3b4aa54c76] “Nudge” by Richard Thaler [https://www.amazon.com/Nudge-Richard-H-Thaler/dp/0300262280/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.alPYWWwU60NIEPz_CHOnOT8KCp-uIvcKdSHCO8ZV00aaB3XDM6bJSjEVghUDyPMjYjDl4vF5FBzZCIX-U_D2VWdEyGL3-nmq8xn7Hul9HKjf1Dcpo9bMR_gYPvgwMBSRgueTinMGrEH-XZf6WsnOirtiTved15ODGBKJTD9GlauaUgFLACeSDv1ZoO8NYUY15t4w3ZZULCi5yAjNUV3vjFMdAxoFoFH6WhVB2Z7rhvU.pNgui-Viqa1OR785nwRHceNIqa1z3erDrbBFFqFjgOc&qid=1764006740&sr=8-1] Other authors mentioned in today's episode: Jane McGonigal, Ellen Langer, Alia Crum and more listed in Mike Studer’s book   Wulf G, Lewthwaite R. Optimizing performance through intrinsic motivation and attention for learning: The OPTIMAL theory of motor learning. Psychon Bull Rev. 2016;23(5):1382-1414. doi:10.3758/s13423-015-0999-9 Resources [https://pushingpediatrics.com/resources/] discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/] Use code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge [https://www.medbridge.com/?mbt_adcid=ga-879416070&utm_term=medbridge&utm_campaign=all-lobs_brand_all_all-aud_google_medbridge&utm_source=googlead&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7977319469&hsa_cam=879416070&hsa_grp=44542342296&hsa_ad=662177663417&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-303348066450&hsa_kw=medbridge&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBISCyYwlA-V2bEq4ozsXISMBzAMJypYXEbOXrmSa2vymF3TNkk6-kYaAmJVEALw_wcB] subscription!  Check out our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/], and subscribe [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pushingpediatrics/subscribe] for our subscription only episodes Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pushingpediatrics/] This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change [https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/] Network.

Season 5: Mike Studer Part 1

This week kicks off a very special three-part conversation with our friend and returning guest Mike Studer. Over the next three episodes, we will be diving into concepts from Mike’s new book, “The Brain That Chooses Itself”, like learning and neuroplasticity. These concepts thoroughly apply to how we clinically treat our pediatric patients, but also how we parent, how we teach and coach friends and family, and how we prepare for the PCS exam. These episodes are full of so many “PT pearls” that will apply clinically and personally, you will not want to miss these episodes! And of course, we will be connecting all of this incredible information to PCS exam prep strategies.  “The Brain That Chooses Itself” by Mike Studer [https://www.amazon.com/Brain-That-Chooses-Itself-Personalized/dp/B0DLP7JVFY] "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman [https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman-ebook/dp/B00555X8OA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VQL0051SXA3A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ceqZU8DyU2py75144OBkf6t9LyyqgY38w6_JnFH7aNPnChFhXodMH0YF64QXBXWcWzPkOc6qV7WP4prAfwxF2bCqwEVvvjIWmrWoVjEu9o1LERmM8aoT8QvsE7m_sGrUmDD7c-y9t-1bSJWXFMLg8PeR9SI8efJZKsuu3K1icKXKdr3c2RF5AujvQTktUaeWpnBsVT9s88L1iNzviLEQo8LCMtxyiMSz22NlKI4p1O8.9XaifeWDswpB7NunWfm_1urhkUClOy8MUiIX_dREFX4&dib_tag=se&keywords=thinking+fast+and+slow+by+daniel+kahneman&qid=1763689224&s=books&sprefix=thinking+fast+and+slwo%2Cstripbooks%2C197&sr=1-1]   Wulf G, Lewthwaite R. Optimizing performance through intrinsic motivation and attention for learning: The OPTIMAL theory of motor learning. Psychon Bull Rev. 2016;23(5):1382-1414. doi:10.3758/s13423-015-0999-9 Resources [https://pushingpediatrics.com/resources/] discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/] Use code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge [https://www.medbridge.com/?mbt_adcid=ga-879416070&utm_term=medbridge&utm_campaign=all-lobs_brand_all_all-aud_google_medbridge&utm_source=googlead&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7977319469&hsa_cam=879416070&hsa_grp=44542342296&hsa_ad=662177663417&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-303348066450&hsa_kw=medbridge&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBISCyYwlA-V2bEq4ozsXISMBzAMJypYXEbOXrmSa2vymF3TNkk6-kYaAmJVEALw_wcB] subscription!  Check out our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/], and subscribe [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pushingpediatrics/subscribe] for our subscription only episodes Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pushingpediatrics/] This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change [https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/] Network.

Season 5: Pelvic Floor

Welcome back to Pushing Pediatrics! We have another guest episode this week to bring you knowledge on a topic that has been widely gaining popularity and is now testable material, pediatric pelvic floor. Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT will join us to discuss why PT can make a big difference for children with bladder and bowel dysfunction. We’ll cover age and diagnoses Maggie typically treats, what her initial evaluation includes, interventions of pelvic floor therapy, and more. We will highlight how this subject translates to PCS prep with our “PT pearls” and walk through exam taking techniques. Remember, you’ve got this!  Calvo-Sanz, J., Bouallalene Jaramillo, K., et al. (2025). Electrotherapy in pediatric patients with non-neurological pelvic-floor dysfunction: TENS, biofeedback, and behavioural therapies applied individually or in combination. Journal of Pediatric Urology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2025.03.158 Wegh, C. A. M., Baaleman, D. F., Tabbers, M. M., Smidt, H., & Benninga, M. A. (2022). Non-pharmacologic treatment for children with functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatrics, 240, 136-149.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.09.010 Resources [https://pushingpediatrics.com/resources/] discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/] Use code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge [https://www.medbridge.com/?mbt_adcid=ga-879416070&utm_term=medbridge&utm_campaign=all-lobs_brand_all_all-aud_google_medbridge&utm_source=googlead&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7977319469&hsa_cam=879416070&hsa_grp=44542342296&hsa_ad=662177663417&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-303348066450&hsa_kw=medbridge&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBISCyYwlA-V2bEq4ozsXISMBzAMJypYXEbOXrmSa2vymF3TNkk6-kYaAmJVEALw_wcB] subscription!  Check out our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/], and subscribe [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pushingpediatrics/subscribe] for our subscription only episodes Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pushingpediatrics/] This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change [https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/] Network.

Season 5: Scoliosis

Thanks for joining us today at the Pushing Pediatrics podcast! Sara is solo today to share some valuable additional clinical insight about Scoliosis. This additional material may or may not be testable information, however it is great to know when treating children with scoliosis in real-world situations. While today’s episode is focusing on scoliosis, if you need a review of other spinal conditions, please see the link below to our episode from Season 3. Background and basics of the different types of scoliosis, evaluating these different types utilizing the Sosort guidelines, non-surgical interventions, and surgical interventions of scoliosis will be discussed in today’s review.  Pushing Pediatrics Season 3: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Spinal Conditions [https://pushingpediatrics.com/season-3-juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis-jia-and-spinal-conditions/] https://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-017-0145-8 [https://scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-017-0145-8] Resources [https://pushingpediatrics.com/resources/] discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/] Use code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge [https://www.medbridge.com/?mbt_adcid=ga-879416070&utm_term=medbridge&utm_campaign=all-lobs_brand_all_all-aud_google_medbridge&utm_source=googlead&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7977319469&hsa_cam=879416070&hsa_grp=44542342296&hsa_ad=662177663417&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-303348066450&hsa_kw=medbridge&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBISCyYwlA-V2bEq4ozsXISMBzAMJypYXEbOXrmSa2vymF3TNkk6-kYaAmJVEALw_wcB] subscription!  Check out our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/], and subscribe [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pushingpediatrics/subscribe] for our subscription only episodes Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pushingpediatrics/] This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change [https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/] Network.

Season 5: AAC Part 2

Welcome back to part two of our discussion with CCC-SLPs Marissa Peters and Maggie Muzio about Augmentative and Alternative Communication. As we continue our conversation, Marissa and Maggie go into detail on AAC devices and how PT can play a role in helping children utilize these devices during treatment sessions. We’ll hear what makes for a good co-treat session from an SLP’s point of view and why treating the child as a whole in every session is a key to their success. More “PT Pearls” will be shared along the way plus a bonus exam practice question! The episode closes with main takeaways to apply to your PCS exam preparations.  Resources [https://pushingpediatrics.com/resources/] discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/] Use code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off your Medbridge [https://www.medbridge.com/?mbt_adcid=ga-879416070&utm_term=medbridge&utm_campaign=all-lobs_brand_all_all-aud_google_medbridge&utm_source=googlead&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=7977319469&hsa_cam=879416070&hsa_grp=44542342296&hsa_ad=662177663417&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-303348066450&hsa_kw=medbridge&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBISCyYwlA-V2bEq4ozsXISMBzAMJypYXEbOXrmSa2vymF3TNkk6-kYaAmJVEALw_wcB] subscription!  Check out our website [https://pushingpediatrics.com/], and subscribe [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pushingpediatrics/subscribe] for our subscription only episodes Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pushingpediatrics/] This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change [https://www.instagram.com/pivotballchange/] Network.