Let's Get Physical (Therapy)

By Becca Schumer

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The “Let’s Get Physical (Therapy) Podcast,” hosted by MedStar Health Physical Therapy, is a new educational podcast series designed for rehabilitation professionals, students, new graduates, and those in related fields. Join us as we discuss treatment options, innovations, techniques, and more with a wide variety of medical professionals.

Questions or podcast suggestions? Email us at PTpodcast@medstar.net.

Episode Date
ACL Series: The Missing Link in ACL Rehab: Working with a Strength & Conditioning Coach, with S&C Coach, Reuben Green
Jun 16, 2026
ACL Series: Living with a torn ACL: All About Copers with PT Samantha Kind and ATC Kellie Loehr
Jun 09, 2026
ACL Series: When an ACL Isn’t Alone: Dr. James Dreese on Complex Knee Reconstruction
Jun 02, 2026
ACL Series: Who Actually Qualifies for ACL Repair? Orthopedic Surgeon’s Dr. Douoguih’s, Perspective for PTs
May 26, 2026
ACL Series: The Evolution of ACL Injuries: From Early Research to Modern Insights with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Hinton
May 19, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Conversations with Amanda Davis
May 12, 2026
Better Hearing and Speech Month with SLPs Leigh Root and Leah Inger
May 05, 2026
Boston Marathon 2026: A Medical Debrief with PT Diane Dallap, ATC Cece Sullivan & Dr. Sasser
Apr 28, 2026
More than Muscles, Psychology of Injury and Recovery with Kate Ringwood, LPC
Apr 21, 2026
Miles Across MedStar Health: The 170+ mile ultra journey with professional ultramarathoner Michael Wardian, PT Chris Heydrick and PA Chris Wilde
Apr 18, 2026
The Blank Check Clinic: Our Top 10 Desert Island Essentials for a Physical Therapy Clinic with PT Sports Resident Candidate Abby Alberts
Apr 14, 2026
Occupational Therapy Month: Featuring OTs Mike Duffy and Carly Bland, Certified Hand Therapist
Apr 07, 2026
Athletic Training Month Spotlight: Mary Nadelen on Educating Future ATs from Towson University
Mar 31, 2026
Athletic Training Month: Elevating the Profession with Emily Michaelis & Allison Gardiner, ATC
Mar 24, 2026
Think you know PT? Busting BIG myths in our field today with PT Chris Parker
Mar 17, 2026
Bone Stress Injuries: From Missed Diagnosis to Smart Return-to-Run with Miranda Gordon-Zigel, MD
Mar 10, 2026
Lymphedema Awareness Day: Why Lymphedema Needs Specialized Care: A PT & Patient Perspective featuring PT Yvonne Francis and Patient Jean Caldwell
Mar 06, 2026
The Tendon Playbook: What Clinicians Often Get Wrong with PT and Sports Residency Candidate, Amora Valencia
Mar 03, 2026
Fueling the Heart: Heart Health Month with Emily Fultz, RD
Feb 24, 2026
Heart to Hustle, Optimizing Rehab after a Cardiac Event with Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Eric Cecil
Feb 17, 2026
Inside Sports Cardiology: Heart Health Month with Dr. Aubrey Grant & Dr. Marius Chukwurah
Feb 10, 2026
Pain Explained: Helping Patients Move with Confidence with PT Chris Palmer, Part Two
Feb 04, 2026
Pain Explained: Helping Patients Move with Confidence with PT Chris Palmer, Part One
Jan 27, 2026
Trail and Ultra Runners: Why This Population Deserves Extra Attention with MD Dr. Sedgley and PT Chris Heydrick
Jan 20, 2026
What’s Next for PTs? PT Bryan Caplan on the Challenges Facing the Profession
Jan 13, 2026
New Year, Real You: Building Well-Being with Kathryn Knill, Regional Clinical Wellbeing Specialist
Jan 06, 2026
Keeping Ourselves Healthy, a PT Conversation on End of Year Wellness with PTs Brigitte Henry and Rebecca Orloski
Dec 30, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Barbell Training & Functional Fitness in Rehab with PT Kristin Famiglietti and PTA Ashley Faller
Dec 23, 2025
Proving Readiness, Inside the World of Return To Play Testing with PTs Samantha King and Andrew Douwes
Dec 16, 2025
Cracking Cartilage Cases with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Douoguih
Dec 09, 2025
Repair, Remove, or Replace? The Surgical Perspective on Meniscus Tears with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Dreese
Dec 02, 2025
Meniscus Injury Rehab: Best Practices, Criteria, and Clinical Insights with Sports PT Stefan Rasinski
Nov 25, 2025
Practicing Gratitude: Finding Meaning, Balance, and Joy During the Holidays with Licensed Clincial Social Worker, Eli Mandel
Nov 18, 2025
Limb threatening injuries with Orthopedic Trauma surgeon Dr. Erin Farrelly
Nov 11, 2025
Injury vs. Opportunity: Rethinking Youth Sports Specialization with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Hinton and Caitlin Kelley from USA Lacrosse
Nov 04, 2025
Strength, Safety, and Stunts: Inside the Ravens Cheer Sports Medicine Team with PT Zoey Packard, ATC Emily Michaelis and Strength Coach Alex Milton
Oct 28, 2025
Where PT Stands Today, Current Insights with our VP, PT Jill Anderson
Oct 21, 2025
Shaping the Next Generation of PTs, Talking Mentorship with PTs Chris Palmer and Emily Bokow
Oct 14, 2025
Why Residency? A Real Talk with Two Sports PTs and resident graduates, Miriam Bovich and Daniel Hague
Oct 07, 2025
The Power of Knowing: PT Samantha King’s Journey with Breast Cancer
Oct 02, 2025
Caring Beyond the Cure, a Conversation on Breast Cancer with PT Val Mulryne, OT Dave Federline and RN Catherine Brophy
Sep 30, 2025
Strength In Awareness: Suicide Prevention Month with PA Ali Walker
Sep 16, 2025
Behind the Curtains, Building Culture in the PT Clinic with PTs Kim Agan and Kristin Famiglietti
Sep 09, 2025
Healing to Helping: The Journey of Connor Culp going from Patient to PT
Sep 02, 2025
Sydney & Jon Spill the Secrets of Surviving (and Thriving in) PT School
Aug 26, 2025
Cleared To Play: Dr. Kelly Ryan and Athletic Trainer Jenna Page on PPEs and Readiness for Sport
Aug 19, 2025
Up ENDing Parkinson’s: Molly Cupka on Movement, Motivation, and the Power of Climbing
Aug 12, 2025
Hands On Help, How OT Transforms Parkinson’s Care with OT Charlene Foote
Aug 05, 2025
Punching Through Parkinson’s: Lauren Ayers, PTA on Rock Steady Therapy
Jul 29, 2025
Turn Up the Volume: Finding Your Voice with Parkinson’s with Speech Therapist Eileen Carden
Jul 23, 2025
Navigating Parkinson’s Disease with Physical Therapist Jen McDivitt
Jul 15, 2025
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease, What Every PT Should Know with Dr. Volkell
Jul 08, 2025
Hot Topics: Preventing and Managing Heat Illness with Dr. Sedgley
Jul 01, 2025
Sole Searching, Finding the Right Shoe with Charm City Run Shoe Expert, Brian Nasuta
Jun 24, 2025
Beyond the Insole: Orthotics Explained with Dr. Senatore
Jun 17, 2025
The Achilles Heel of Recovery, all things Achilles Tendinopathies with Physical Therapist Nicole Shenk
Jun 10, 2025
Ankle Instability: From Diagnosis to Recovery with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Casscells
Jun 03, 2025
Healing from the Ground Up: Foot & Ankle PT with Elise Egolf
May 27, 2025
Breaking the Pain Cycle, Insights from Dr. Khoie on Interventional Pain Management
May 20, 2025
Communication is Key: Spotlight on Speech Therapy Month with Speech Therapists Natalie Russell and Anna Dickstein
May 13, 2025
Caring for the Caregivers: Mental Health Strategies with Mental Health Coach Eli Mandel
May 06, 2025
Behind the Finish Line: Stories from the 2025 Boston Marathon Medical Tent
Apr 29, 2025
Top 10 Tips to Be a Rockstar Clinical Instructor: Insights from PTs Aurora Clements & Jessica Jordan
Apr 22, 2025
Scholarships, Equity, and Impact: The Rizing Tide Story with Heidi Jennenga and Valerie Rucker-Busie
Apr 15, 2025
Celebrating OT Month, How Mentorship Shapes the Future of the Profession with OT Meaghan Grace
Apr 08, 2025
Stick to the Science: Dry Needling for Pain & Recovery with PTs Meghan Dawson and Brittanie Mafra
Apr 01, 2025
Mind Over Muscle: A Conversation with Sports Psychologist Erica Force
Mar 25, 2025
Healing the Ice Hockey Athlete: Insights from a Physical therapist, Strength Coach & Athletic Trainer
Mar 18, 2025
Marching for Athletic Trainers: A Month of Recognition & Impact with THREE ATCs!!!
Mar 11, 2025
Climbing Beyond Limits: Paraclimber Melissa Ruiz’s Journey of Strength and Resilience
Mar 04, 2025
Fueling a Healthy Heart: Nutrition Tips with Sports Registered Dietitian Nick Fischer
Feb 25, 2025
World Heart Day, How to Keep Your Heart Healthy with Sports Cardiologist, Dr. Aubrey Grant
Feb 18, 2025
Strong at the Core, Pelvic Health Insights with PT Rebecca Schwender and Strength Coach Clare Ingersoll
Feb 11, 2025
Beyond Cancer, Empowering Recovery and Raising Awareness for Cancer Awareness Day with PA Katie Potesta and Social Worker Megan Boylan
Feb 04, 2025
Core Conversations, Understanding Pelvic Health with PT Carrie Krug
Jan 28, 2025
From Vision to Victory, Practical Goal Strategies with Dr. Heather Hartman-Hall
Jan 21, 2025
The NOW Mindset, Creating a Meaningful 2025 with RN, Valerie Pogue
Jan 14, 2025
Chasing Sunshine: Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder with PT, Brigitte Henry, and Mental Health Coach, Mary Remy
Jan 07, 2025
Force Plates 101: Bridging Therapy and Athletic Excellence with PT, Daniel Hague, and Strength Coach, Alex Milton
Dec 31, 2024
The Physical Therapist's Toolbox: Next-Level Technology for Sports Clinics with PT, Lance Kelly
Dec 24, 2024
The power of words with movement, Stroke Rehab with OT Michelle Lortiz and Speech Therapist Leigh Root
Dec 17, 2024
Beyond the Hospital, Outpatient Rehab Post Stroke with PTs Meghan Moritz and Cathy Szyjka
Dec 10, 2024
Inpatient Stroke Recovery with PT Alex Castillo, OT Breana Shirey and Speech Therapist Emily Mayo
Dec 03, 2024
Stroke Deep Dive: Expert Knowledge with Dr. Campbell
Nov 26, 2024
Navigating the Workforce: HR Insights for PT Students with Craig Harbert and Laura Whitting
Nov 19, 2024
Fueling Recovery, Answering Patient Questions with Sports RD Nick Fischer
Nov 12, 2024
Teamwork in Recovery: Importance of Solid Communication between PT and MD with Dr. Fillar
Nov 05, 2024
Family, Endurance, and 26.2 Miles: Michael and Pierce’s Marine Corps Marathon Recap
Oct 31, 2024
The State of Physical Therapy: Overcoming Challenges and Elevating Care with PT Jill Anderson
Oct 29, 2024
The Power of Mentorship as a Physical Therapist with PTs Caity Tompkins and Courtney Costello
Oct 22, 2024
To Residency or not? Navigating Pros and Cons of a PT Sports Residency
Oct 15, 2024
Hope Through Hardship: Novena Noakes' Breast Cancer Journey
Oct 10, 2024
Cancer Recovery, the Vital Role of Rehab with PT Valerie Mulryne and OT Dave Federline
Oct 08, 2024
Rotator Cuff Tears, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Hoffman's Perspective
Oct 03, 2024
Rotator Cuff Rehab with PT Meghan Dawson
Oct 01, 2024
Exploring Ultrasound Guided Nerve Hydrodissection with Dr. Mueller
Sep 24, 2024
Finding the Courage to Speak: Suicide Prevention Awareness with Angel Clark Brown, LICSW/LCSW-C
Sep 17, 2024
Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Becca Schumer - Highs, Lows, and Lessons from the PT Journey
Sep 10, 2024
Beyond Limits, Trevon Jenifer's Path to Paralympian Basketball Greatness
Sep 03, 2024
Golf Medicine: From Pain to Par, Golf Physical Therapy with PT Matt Dorn
Aug 27, 2024
Golf Medicine: Titleist Performance Institute Assessment with PT Joe Griffin
Aug 20, 2024
Golf Medicine: Golf Injury Guide with Dr. Kovacs
Aug 13, 2024
Hip Labral Recovery, Perspectives from PT Erin Connor
Aug 06, 2024
Healing Hips, Labral Pathology and Surgery with Dr. Tepper
Jul 30, 2024
From Crimp to Cure: Expert Doctors Hampton and Henn Talk Upper Body Climbing Injuries
Jul 23, 2024
Boulder to Better: PT Kaylie Nielson and OT Rachel Friedman on Climbing Injury Rehab
Jul 16, 2024
Vertical Vitality: Rock Climbing Medicine and Safety with Dr. Masquelin
Jul 09, 2024
Advancing ACL Care and Where We are Today with Surgeon Dr. Mitchell
Jul 02, 2024
Healing Young Athletes: Pediatric ACL Surgery Insights with Dr. Hinton
Jun 25, 2024
PT Playbook: Top ACL Surgery Recovery Tips with PT Lance Kelly
Jun 18, 2024
Osteotomies and Knee Preservation with Surgeon Dr. Douoguih
Jun 11, 2024
The Inpatient Journey: Physical Therapy After a Knee Replacement with PT Chris Kunkel
Jun 04, 2024
Beyond the Knee: Navigating Outpatient Knee Replacement Recovery with PT George Poscover
May 28, 2024
Knee Deep: Exploring Knee Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. McKinstry
May 21, 2024
Celebrating Our Speech Language Pathologists with SLPs Anna Dickstein & Sandra Guevara
May 14, 2024
Exploring Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Month with PTs Brigitte & Rebecca
May 07, 2024
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month with OT Dave Federline
Apr 30, 2024
Boston Marathon Recap 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Lacrosse Medicine: Center for Sports Science & Safety with Director Jason Vescovi
Apr 16, 2024
Lacrosse Medicine: Back Injuries in the Lacrosse Athlete with Expert Surgeon, Dr. Kalantar
Apr 09, 2024
Lacrosse Medicine: Strength & Conditioning for the Lacrosse Athlete with Jay Dyer
Apr 02, 2024
Lacrosse Medicine: Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective on Lacrosse and its Evolution with Dr. Hinton
Mar 26, 2024
Lacrosse Medicine: Importance of Athletic Training in Lacrosse with ATC Kellie Loehr
Mar 19, 2024
Lacrosse Medicine: Physical Therapy for the Lax Athlete with PT Corrine Etchison
Mar 12, 2024
APTA Combined Sections Meeting Boston 2024 Recap
Mar 05, 2024
Understanding the Athlete's Heart with Sports Cardiologist Dr. Grant
Feb 27, 2024
Total Shoulder Replacement Rehab with OT Lauren Davis
Feb 20, 2024
All About Total Shoulder Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Murthi
Feb 13, 2024
Shoulder Instability from an Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective with Dr. Wiesel
Feb 06, 2024
Phyiscal Therapy for Shoulder Instability with Kelsey McSherry
Jan 30, 2024
All About the Eksoskeleton Indego and Helping Patients with SCI Walk Again
Jan 23, 2024
What It Takes To Succeed as a Neuro Rehab PT with PT Cristen Gordon
Jan 16, 2024
The Stress First Aid Continuum with PA Maria Leber
Jan 09, 2024
New Year Goal Setting with Mental Health Coach Angel Clark Brown
Jan 02, 2024
Strength and Conditioning Ins and Outs with Strength Coach Alex Milton
Dec 28, 2023
Speech Therapy's Role in Managing Concussions with Speech Therapist Leigh Root
Dec 26, 2023
Sideline View of Concussion Management with ATC Katie Brodka
Dec 19, 2023
Psychological Perspective Post Concussion with Neuropsychologist Dr. Clark
Dec 12, 2023
Crash Course in Concussion with Expert MD Dr. Delasobera
Dec 05, 2023
Concussion Physical Therapy: Returning to Play and Life with PT Artie Miguel
Nov 28, 2023
Healthy Tips for Turkey Day and the Holidays with Registered Dietitian, Nick Fischer
Nov 21, 2023
Turkey Trot Tips for Runners and Walkers with PT Chris Heydrick
Nov 14, 2023
Evolution of Spine Surgery from Expert Surgeon, Dr. Paul Asdourian
Nov 07, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: Acute Care Physical Therapy World & High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT) with PTs Jonna Carroll and Michelle Chronowski
Oct 31, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: Reframing "PT Eval and Treat" with Dr. Ashraf
Oct 26, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: Benefits of Mentorship in Physical Therapy with Caity Bryson
Oct 24, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: Talking Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with Rene Lawson
Oct 19, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: Inpatient Physical Therapy World with PT Jessica Jordan
Oct 17, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: PT Sports Residency with Miriam Bovich
Oct 10, 2023
Physical Therapy Month: Being the Professional with John Brickley
Oct 03, 2023
Celebrating National Women’s Health & Fitness Day with PT Brigitte Henry
Sep 26, 2023
Falls Prevention Awareness with Physical Therapist Dionne Hawkins
Sep 19, 2023
Everything You Want To Know about Flat Foot Reconstruction with Dr. Bertram
Sep 12, 2023
Suicide Prevention and Destigmatizing Suicide with Psychologist Dr. Via Strong
Sep 10, 2023
Covid Chronicles: All About Long Covid with Dr. Wisotzky & PA, Katy Pelligrino
Sep 07, 2023
Everything You Want to Know About Tennis Injuries with Dr. Christian Glaser
Sep 05, 2023
Talking Tennis Physical Therapy with our Tennis PT to the Pros, Lance Kelly
Aug 29, 2023
Spine Surgical Considerations with an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Weiner
Aug 22, 2023
Physical Therapy for Acute Low Back Pain featuring Physical Therapist Cody Meashaw
Aug 17, 2023
What it Takes to be a Physical Therapist in an Athletic Training Room of a University with PT Diane Dallap
Aug 15, 2023
Importance of a Thorough Pre-Participation Exam (PPE) with Dr. Kelly Ryan
Aug 10, 2023
Power Up Your Performance: Nutrition Strategies for the Runner with RD Nick Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Get Stronger to Run Longer: Strength Training for Runners with Strength Coach Dave Vargo
Aug 06, 2023
Race Ready: Reducing Risk of Injury with Running Medicine Expert Dr. Matthew Sedgley
Aug 01, 2023
The Power of Endurance in Running: Michael Wardian’s Story
Jul 25, 2023
Pounding the Pavement: Common Running Injuries and How We Treat Them with Dr. Kate O’Connor
Jul 20, 2023
Run Smarter, Not Harder: Running Physical Therapy with Physical Therapist Josh Billings
Jul 18, 2023
Hot off the Press: Discussing the Latest Publication on Suture Augmented ACL Repair with Dr. Douoguih
Jul 14, 2023
Overcoming Adversity Through Adaptive Sports with Personal Trainer Harsh Thakkar
Jul 11, 2023
Anesthesiologist Talk: A Deeper Dive Into the World of Anesthesia with Dr. Jennifer Harris
Jul 04, 2023
Importance of Not Underloading the Older Patient in Physical Therapy with Kristin Famiglietti
Jun 27, 2023
Creating a Culture of Inclusivity in the Healthcare: DEI with Dr. Ali Carter
Jun 20, 2023
DEI: Embracing Differences in the PT Clinic and Community with PT Robert Metzger
Jun 13, 2023
Bouncing Back: Washington Wizards Physical Therapist Talks Basketball Rehab with Michael Ashton
Jun 06, 2023
National Cancer Survivor Day: Patient Perspectives
Jun 04, 2023
Surviving and Thriving: Physical Therapy for Cancer Patients with Valerie Mulryne
May 30, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month: Debunking Stigma & Myths of Mental Health with Dr. Steve Epstein
May 23, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month: Navigating the Road to Recovery Through Physical Therapy and Mental Health with Bryan Caplan
May 16, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month: It's Okay to Not be Okay with Dr. Aubrey Harrison
May 09, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resilience & Recovery for Physical Therapists with Karen Postl
May 04, 2023
Baseball Biomechanics with Baltimore Orioles' Biomechanist Joey Mylott
May 02, 2023
Diagnosing and Treating Shoulder Instability in Sport with Dr. Richard Levine
Apr 27, 2023
The Pain of Playing: Rotator Cuff Injuries in Baseball with Dr. Christopher Looze
Apr 25, 2023
Swinging for the Fences: Baseball Hitting Mechanics with Tom Sutton
Apr 20, 2023
Curveballs & Comebacks: Understanding Tommy John Surgery with Dr. Wiemi Douoguih
Apr 18, 2023
Talking Baseball PT with our MVP with Steve Luca
Apr 13, 2023
First Job Tips from a New Physical Therapy Grad with Haana Nelson
Apr 11, 2023
Brain Changes After ACL Injury with McKenzie Bane
Apr 06, 2023
Bridging the ACL Gap, Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration Surgery with Dr. Richard Levine
Apr 04, 2023
Finding Strength in Adversity: A Psychological Look at ACL Recovery with Dr. Erica Force
Mar 28, 2023
Eating for Recovery After ACL Surgery with Nick Fischer
Mar 21, 2023
Maximizing ACL Recovery with a Strength Coach with Bryan Woolson
Mar 14, 2023
National Athletic Training Month #TheresanATforThat with Jeremy Dockter
Mar 09, 2023
ACL Tears: An ATC's Sideline View and Personal Comeback Story with Amber Radtke
Mar 07, 2023
ACL Treatment: To Cope or Not to Cope, that is the Question? with Samantha King
Feb 28, 2023
Getting Back in the Game After ACL Surgery with Kala Flagg
Feb 21, 2023
Everything You Wanted to Know about ACLs with Dr. Evan Argintar
Feb 21, 2023
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Feb 09, 2023