While Coronavirus has obviously been a huge challenge - in so many different ways - we wanted to focus today's episode on the positives that have come out of it. So many of you have let us know you're thinking about starting your own thing. Whether it's a side hustle, your own business, or just finding a job, the forced interruption of Coronavirus has caused us all to rethink our careers and lives. We aren't any different. There were a few ways we were falling short at PelvicSanity and several p...
May 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 15
Ever struggled to write something - a handout, a blog post, or even a book - for patients? It can be hard to convey exactly what you want, especially without resorting to jargon or concepts patients don't understand (or care about!). In this episode we demystify how to write for patients, helping get clear on your audience and message to communicate better. Your handouts will be more effective and your blog posts will be more read. We also talk about the writing and publication of the IC Solutio...
May 25, 2020•47 min•Ep. 14
Ever feel rushed or disoriented between patients, like your spending the first 10 minutes of your appointment catching up? It's a real challenge, but building specific habits can help you feel confident and prepared from the moment you first start working. In this special Coronavirus episode we give you an update on how the clinic is re-opening, the challenge of spacing out patients in the schedule, and what we've learned about how to recenter between patients. Pelvic PT Essentials This course i...
May 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 13
With so many choices, finding the right con-ed course can be overwhelming. And for every course you take, it means you can't take something else. So how do you progress? Do you simply go though a full series with Herman & Wallace or the APTA? Try online courses? Find something from your favorite instructor, or take something because it's close to you? In this podcast, we go over how Nicole teaches our staff and those she mentors which courses to take. We discuss how to find the right course,...
May 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 12
How do you build the kind of relationship with your patients that leads them to trust you in uncertain times? It's no longer a hypothetical question! As we begin seeing patients in-person again, it's made us freshly grateful for our patients and the relationships we have with them. In this special Coronavirus edition of the podcast, we discuss how you can build trust with your patients - whether you are a business owner or a staff PT. There are two main factors we've identified that create that ...
May 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 11
It is always a challenge to get buy-in and understanding from your patient. Without these, they are much more likely to drop off your schedule and not see the results they need from physical therapy. Just a few changes in your communication techniques can increase buy-in and give you the tools to better serve your patients. In this episode, we go through three tips for communication that Nicole discusses in the Pelvic PT Essentials course and how they can dramatically improve your patient relati...
May 11, 2020•24 min•Ep. 10
Many pelvic PTs aren't happy or comfortable with how their employers have handled this crisis. Starting a side hustle can be a great way to rekindle your passion for the field, add some extra financial security for your family and take back control over your career. In this episode, we go over how and why to start a side hustle. Getting clear on your motivation early on is crucial to finding 'success' (whatever that means for you) in your project. We discuss how to avoid ethical dilemmas with yo...
May 07, 2020•41 min•Ep. 9
We've all had those patients who see significant improvement early on, but then plateau and aren't reaching their full goals. While there can be many reasons for this, one of them can just be the way that you're communicating with them. You can be doing everything right physically, but if your patient doesn't understand the process they can be feeling frustrated and checked-out. In this episode, we dive into a fascinating case report from a remote consultation with an IC patient who had been see...
May 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 8
All of us will eventually have to confront the challenge of reopening or seeing patients while still dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of uncertainty about how to best serve our patients in this time. We need a thoughtful process to balance our responsibilities to our patients, our staff and our community. In a special Coronavirus edition of the podcast, we discuss the challenges of re-opening and our thought process for when is the right time. We cover how to ask your patient...
Apr 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 7
Learn why the phrase "it's not about you" is so common around the PelvicSanity clinic. It applies in a lot of areas: When your patient is saying something wrong and you're making a decision on whether to challenge them When your patient is "non-compliant" with their home exercises (we hate that term) When you're pitching your specialty to another clinician When you're marketing to prospective patients When you're interacting with your boss or employees We discuss a tricky patient case and how to...
Apr 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 6
In this special Coronavirus edition of the podcast, we dive into how a crisis like this can be a chance to evaluate your career and life choices. We're all learning more about ourselves, our families, and what we enjoy (and don't) about our jobs as things change. Be observant about how your employer (or, if you're a business owner, your employees) is handling this situation and how they are working with you. Get in Touch We'd love to hear from you! If you're interested in business or clinical me...
Apr 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5
We go over how PelvicSanity started in just five days, the challenges of working in a hospital-based system and an outpatient clinic, and how we've managed to stay married while running a business together. We talk about defining roles and ensuring that the patient always comes first in our decision-making process. Get in Touch We'd love to hear from you! If you're interested in business or clinical mentorship, or have any questions about this episode, topics you'd like us to cover, or any other...
Apr 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 4
Talking about Coronavirus! Discussing the decision to close the clinic, balancing our obligations to patients, our staff and our community. In this episode, we talk about what we should pivot to during this time. We talk about why we're not having a kneejerk reaction into telehealth or trying to "convert" patients. Instead, we're deciding what we need to do for the long-term health of the clinic and making sure the time we're putting in now is valuable down the road. Hear our thought process for...
Apr 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Dr. Nicole goes through how to work with a patient in a flare. You'll learn concrete steps to defuse the situation, have the hard conversation and use it as an opportunity to build trust. Get in Touch We'd love to hear from you! If you're interested in business or clinical mentorship, or have any questions about this episode, topics you'd like us to cover, or any other feedback please reach out to Nicole@PelvicSanity.com. About Us Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Phy...
Apr 16, 2020•33 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Pelvic PT Rising podcast! In this episode we go over: How Pelvic PT Rising came to be Nicole's journey from running a hospital program to outpatient therapy to running her own business The unique opportunities in the field today The importance of mentorship and growing in your practice and career About Us Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country. They...
Apr 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 1
