Episodes

Oct. 26, 2022

Physical Therapists in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management | Behin…

Authors Francis Clarence Chua and Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra discussed further their research entitled "Framework for the Priority Actions of Filipino Physical Therapists in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management." They explained how even entry-level physical therapists can contribute to DRRM …

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Oct. 23, 2022

109: PPTA's Reactions on Burning Issues and Questionable PT Practices

Welcome to part two of our conversation with some of the Philippine Physical therapy association's board of officers, Michael Gabilo, PTRP, DHPEd, Juan Doco, PTRP, Christian Rimando, PTRP, MSPT, Lily Bautista, PT, DPT, PTRP, ...

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Oct. 23, 2022

108: Find Out What's New with the Philippine Physical Therapy Bill an…

This episode was recorded live last September as part of the celebration of the World and National Physical Therapy Day last September 8th. I was joined by some of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)'s board of...

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Aug. 23, 2022

107: US immigration and visas to work as a PT

Here's another episode from a live podcast interview with Atty. Flomy Javier Diza of Reeves Immigration Law Group. In his episode, Atty. Diza talked about the different types of visas PTs from the Philippines, Canada, and Aus...

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Aug. 5, 2022

106: Homecare Physical Therapy Rates in the Philippines

This is a recorded live stream of the podcast. I presented the result of the informal survey I made last July to see how much physical therapists charge for their homecare visits in the Philippines. --- Support this podcast...

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July 21, 2022

105: Entrepreneurship in Physical Therapy with Lady Servillas

Lady Michelle Servillas, PT, CEEAA, CADDCT, CDP manages and owns several home health companies, outpatient clinics, and a foundation that provides for underserved populations. In this episode, she shared valuable insight and ...

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July 11, 2022

104: Issues when migrating to the US as a Filipino PT (from Live stre…

This was a live podcast episode where we talked about some concerns Filipino PTs encounter when migrating and working here in the US. This conversation started back in CSM last February in San Antonio, Texas and we just thoug...

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June 29, 2022

103: LGBTQIA+ concerns in Physical Therapy Practice with Regina Araqu…

This podcast was recorded live in celebration of Pride Month. The discussion is about LGBTQIA+ concerns in Physical Therapy with Phil Dumaligan, Regina Araquel, and Jewels Racho. They shared stories of discrimination, healthcare access concerns of LGBTQ+, and competency and …

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June 21, 2022

102: Life and stories of a PhD Student with Roxanne Fernandez

Ma. Roxanne Fernandez, MSPT, PTRP is a PhD student at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. In this episode, she shared what it's like to pursue her PhD degree and what motivated her to do so. She also shared …

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June 16, 2022

101: Strengthening Mental Health Awareness

This was recorded from the recent live podcast episode I did where I recapped past episodes and teased about future ones. Plus, since June is Trauma Awareness month, let's talk about ways to strengthen mental health awareness...

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June 7, 2022

100: Life as students in Physical Therapy School with Jan Mikaela Ram…

In this episode, Jan Mikaela Ramos and Neil Zachary Aningalan share their experiences as physical therapy students about to become interns this coming academic year. We talked about what they liked about being physical therap...

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May 25, 2022

Taking the tDPT while in the Philippines with Jay Enriquez, Charmaine…

Jay Enriquez, PTRP, PT, DPT, DMS, Charmaine Geronimo, PTRP, PT, DPT, and Liezelle Soriano, PTRP, DPT share their experiences in taking the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) or post-professional Doctor of Physical...

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May 2, 2022

98: Working as a Physiotherapist in UK with Mayvhin Atienza

Mayvhin Atienza, PTRP, HCPC Registered is a Band 5 Physiotherapist at Central London Community Healthcare. She graduated from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila last 2012 and was Clinical Supervisor at Metropolitan Medical Center - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. In …

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May 1, 2022

When did PT recruitment become gender-biased?

Bakit kailangan lagyan ng "preferably female" o "preferably male" ang job post description ng ilang physical therapy jobs? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ptmealpodcast/support

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April 18, 2022

97: Recap on Geria PT, ICU, FIRE movement, Physio in Canada, PT-Patie…

Here are some highlights from the past conversations we had in the podcast. Jenny Youseff, PT, DPT discussed how she educates her patient about the normal parts of aging. Kali Dayton, DNP, ACNP describes the role of physical ...

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April 2, 2022

Perception of Physicians on Physical Therapy in the Philippines | Beh…

Research authors Archelle Jane Callejo-Tiuseco, Ella Mae Rueda, and Kyla Mari Carbonell discuss their study entitled "Perception of Filipino Physicians on the Roles and Scope of Practice of Physical Therapy in the Philippines: A Multi-method Quantitative Study." They talked about …

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March 29, 2022

96: How to Top the Physical Therapist Licensure Exam with Jasmine Lia…

Jasmine Lianne Esguerra, PTRP took the top spot in the December 2021 Philippine Physical Therapist Licensure exam with a rating of 90.40%. In this episode, she talked about her journey to being a top-notcher - from her preparation, study habits, …

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March 23, 2022

95: Physical Therapist-Patient Collaboration in Neurorehab with Arche…

Archelle Jane Callejo-Tiuseco, MSPH, PTRP, PT, and Architect Luis Gloda talk about their collaborative relationship in the recovery and rehabilitation of after Luis' AVM rupture. In this episode, we talked about Luis's experience and how his stroke impacted his life. …

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March 14, 2022

94: How to become a Physiotherapist in Canada with Reina Nakahata

Reina Nakahata is currently in Canada, in the process of becoming an independent physiotherapist. In today's conversation, we talked about the process of becoming a physiotherapist in Canada, the expenses that an applicant may incur, and the general feel of …

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Feb. 27, 2022

93: APTA CSM Musings with Maria Cauilan Aguila

In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with Maria Aguila, PT, DPT about our experience in the recently concluded APTA Combined Sections Meeting held in San Antonio, Texas. Maria turned the table a bit and did the hosting since it …

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Feb. 13, 2022

92: APTA CSM Reflection

In this episode, I'll take about my experience in attending the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in person for the first time as well as my takeaways from the first day of talks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

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Jan. 30, 2022

91: Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE): What's that? with…

Camille Alcoriza,PT, DPT, and Daryl Marcelo, PT are physical therapists who are on their journey to living with intention and financial independence. In our conversation, they shared what motivated them in starting this journey. They also discussed their strategies in …

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Jan. 26, 2022

90: ICU, Sedation & Mobility with Kali Dayton

Kali Dayton, DNP, ACNP is an ICU nurse practitioner and ICU consultant. She is the host of the Walking Home from the ICU podcast where she talks to healthcare professionals and ICU survivors about their experiences in the ICU. In …

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Jan. 18, 2022

89: Geriatric Physical Therapy and Aging with Jenny Youssef

Jenny Youssef, PT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS), a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adult (CEEAA). She's currently the Vice-Chair of Global Health in Aging Adult Special …

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