PT MEAL Podcast

PT MEAL Podcast

A complete meal of information and inspiring insights regarding the Physical Therapy profession and practice from Filipino Physical Therapists around the world.

Serving up a complete buffet of Play, Therapies, Movement, Exercises, Activities and Leisure in hearty conversation of the Physical Therapy profession and practice.

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Recent Episodes

BTR 8: Use of Joint Mobilization during Clinical Internship
Oct. 1, 2025

BTR 8: Use of Joint Mobilization during Clinical Internship

In this episode of Behind the Research, we welcome Lily Bautista, DPT, PhD, making her first appearance on the segment, to discuss their study, “A Retrospective Survey of Joint Mobilization Utilization During Clinical Interns...
BTR 7: Health Literacy on Physical Therapy Among Senior Citizens and Community Health Workers
Sept. 16, 2025

BTR 7: Health Literacy on Physical Therapy Among Senior Citizens and Community Health Workers

In this episode of Behind the Research, host Johan dela Paz welcomes Ms. Kriza Ganotisi and Prof. Ryan Dean Sucgang, faculty members from Mariano Marcos State University, to discuss their research titled "Health Literacy on Physical Therapy Among Senior Citizens with Physical Disability and Baranga…
BTR 6: Current Practices of Physiotherapists in Implementing Psychologically-Informed Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain Management
April 27, 2025

BTR 6: Current Practices of Physiotherapists in Implementing Psychologically-Informed Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain Management

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of physical therapy and mental health. We explore the research titled "Current Practices of Physiotherapists in Implementing Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain Management: A Scoping Review."Join our host, Johan dela Paz, as h…
130: APTA Specialist Certification, Stories and Insights
Jan. 6, 2024

130: APTA Specialist Certification, Stories and Insights

This episode was recorded and streamed live last July 24, 2023 During our conversation, we delved into the reasons why they chose to pursue ABPTS Specialist Certification, the positive impact it had on their career, and how t...
BTR 5: Occupational Safety and Health Practices among PTs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec. 22, 2023

BTR 5: Occupational Safety and Health Practices among PTs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this episode of Behind the Research, we dive into the research on Occupational Safety and Health Practices Among Physical Therapists in Metro Manila During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join us as we talk to the principal author,...

Recent Blog Posts

May 17, 2024

Significant progress has been made in protecting LGBTQIA+ rights, highlighted by the theme of this year's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: "No one left behind: Equality, freedom, and justice for all."Legal and socia…

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Nov. 7, 2023

The fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop responses represent a broader spectrum of human reactions to trauma, shedding light on the complex ways individuals cope with overwhelming situations. Trauma responses are automatic, instinctive…

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About the Host

Johann dela Paz, PT, DPT, MS Profile Photo
Johann dela Paz, PT, DPT, MS

Host / Creator

Johann is a physical therapist and a Board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He has previously worked in home health, post-acute rehabilitation, and now in a forensic psychiatric hospital. He's passionate about patient care and spreading awareness about the physical therapy profession and practice. In his free time, he likes to chill and watch movies, or go out and enjoy nature.