This is meant as a metaphor, but can be taken literally too! Have you sat on the gynecological paper on a table and had the sensation of it sticking to your ass? In this 'sode we're asking how we can improve the customer experience for our patients. What are the small irritations? How can we improve their overall satisfaction with our practice (whether we're a staff PT or an owner)? These little things aren't so little - they matter! Have you tried on your patient gown, sat on your table, called...
Apr 08, 2021•29 min•Ep. 103
A fantastic conversation with Jessica & Andrew Reale, founders of Southern Pelvic Health. In this wide-ranging conversation we hear about Jessica's growth in the field, from her first interest in pelvic health to starting her own practice. Her belief in the importance of mentorship began early in her career. With her love of teaching, Jessica now helps develop curriculum and teaches for Herman & Wallace. And she's started a few amazing resources for new pelvic PTs in the field! If you're...
Apr 05, 2021•41 min•Ep. 102
Wondered as a business owner how to make the right decisions? Or as a clinician if you're working in the right place? From the founding of PelvicSanity we've always agreed - and seen it work for our mentees - that clinical trumps business considerations, every time. It's what led us to running a cash-based practice (so we could provide hour-long treatment sessions and wellness to our patients). It's how we decide what to sell at the clinic for our patients. It's how we counsel our mentees in cho...
Apr 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 101
We just hit 'sode 100! Thanks so much for listening along with us - make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it! In this 'sode we go over the history of the Pelvic PT Rising Podcast - why we started it, why we believe it's so important, and our favorite 'sodes so far. Make sure check them out! Biofeedback: Is it the Best Use of our Time (#98) You're not the Arbiter of your Patient's....(#33) Documentation: Taking Back Your Life (#91) Physical Therapy or Wellness: Where's th...
Mar 29, 2021•37 min•Ep. 100
The patient experience doesn't begin at the initial evaluation. Not by a long shot. Before then, the patient has already reviewed your website and - critically - spoken with your front desk. We can't overstate the importance of this interaction, but far too often it's overlooked and forgotten. Whether you work for someone else, are answering your own phones or employing your own front desk, ensuring patients get empathy and authority on the phone is so critical. In this business shorty, we dive ...
Mar 25, 2021•14 min•Ep. 99
In this 'sode we take a deep dive into the merits and struggles of biofeedback in pelvic PT. We ask the ultimate question - is biofeedback worth your time? We discuss the known and effective limitations of biofeedback, arguments for and against, and present our conclusion. As always, we examine the best form of the argument for and against the routine use of biofeedback. Agree? Disagree? Let us know, but a well-reasoned debate is absolutely worth having! Pelvic PT Essentials If you're interested...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 98
How do you define success? It seems like a simple question, but it's actually a cornerstone of a happy career or business. For many of us, finances are a primary scoreboard when it comes to our job or running our own clinic. But is this really how we choose to define success - or is it just easy? In this 'sode we talk about the importance of defining success for ourselves and not letting goalposts shift and move so we're perpetually chasing goals that might not even be ours. If you're working fo...
Mar 18, 2021•25 min•Ep. 97
Should you have a consistent evaluation process or should it vary significantly depending on your patient? We've been training a new member of our team, which always leads to some great questions. One that came up this week was: "How much should your evaluation change depending on the patient?" In this 'sode we dive into what your evaluation should look like. What kind of framework you should have and how you can modify it to provide patient-centered care. One major point we bring up here is fre...
Mar 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 96
What are the biggest things holding you back in your business and career? In this Business Shorty episode, we dive into 10 of the biggest "anchors" we see. We can have all the knowledge, strategies and tactics but if we're struggling with these we'll never get the momentum in our business or career we want to have. And the success we do have will be harder to achieve and maintain and feel more frustrating. Which of these do you recognize in yourself? Would love to hear! Business Mentoring We're ...
Mar 11, 2021•17 min•Ep. 95
In Part 2 of this fantastic interview with Michelle Lyons we listen as she drops wisdom on both the clinical and business side! We discuss: How Pelvic PTs are expanding our role in women's health throughout their lifespans Why working with women through menopause is a huge missing link in our field at the moment Steps we can all take to better support women's health Putting yourself out there, the creative process and failing fast Being a business nerd as well as an anatomy nerd And much, more m...
Mar 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 94
For many patients rectal evaluation and treatment is the "missing link" in their progress. Yet the majority of patients never even have an evaluation, and many that do never have consistent treatment. Why? Often we're not comfortable as pelvic PTs with our rectal skills. Most courses only discuss "obvious" cases - GI, colorectal, or male patients. But these are often a small fraction of our patients; we should be looking for our pelvic pain, post-partum, or orthopedic patients in many cases! We'...
Mar 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 95
In a fantastic interview Michelle Lyons discusses the overall state of our field, her career path to where she is now, career advice for younger grads, and much, more much! We hear about her fascinating journey from a orthopedic sports specialist to one of the leading voices for Women's Health in our field. We ask Michelle where the field needs to go from here, how we can use our unique "gift of time" with patients and how to put yourself out there. Finding joy in the journey is one of the theme...
Mar 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 94
What does it take to have a healthy practice? We need to talk about the difference between Revenue and Profit. One good way to think about this is to ask - would you rather have a clinic that brings in $1,000,000 per year or $100,000 per year? The answer? It depends on your PROFIT! Revenue does not equal profit; the sooner we recognize this and put more import on profit the healthier our businesses would be. This is also important for employees to understand! You need to have at least a basic id...
Feb 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 93
In this case report we go through a complex pelvic pain patient who had been getting treatment for over 10 years before coming to the PelvicSanity Out of Town Program. Her symptoms included bladder pain, urinary urgency/frequency (30+ times per day) and burning vaginal pain. She had been diagnosed with IC and tried all the typical medical management pieces (oral medications, nerve blocks, bladder instillations, etc.) as well as to multiple physical therapists. The biggest missing piece? Rectal e...
Feb 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 92
For just about every PT, documentation is the bane of our existence. None of us went to PT school because we loved paperwork! We just want to help patients, but documentation adds up to a huge portion of our careers. It's probably the top reason for burnout, frustration at the office and conflict between employers and employees. So why are we actually documenting the way we are? And, more importantly, how do we cut down on that time to get more of our lives back! Spending just a few minutes thin...
Feb 18, 2021•29 min•Ep. 91
Rectal evaluation and treatment can often be the missing piece, especially for a complex patient, but we talk with so many patients who aren't even aware it's an option. In this podcast, we dive into why! We debunk many of the myths around rectal treatment, including: You can access everything vaginally "well enough" We don't do rectal because patients are apprehensive Rectal is "more invasive" If I learn rectal treatment techniques I'll need to treat men Rectal is only for 'obvious' issues like...
Feb 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 90
Students!! This one is for you. And for any pelvic PT thinking about taking on a student! In this 'sode we discuss how to explore your interest in pelvic PT while still in school. It includes getting immersed in the pelvic PT community (check out the Pelvic PT Huddle and this podcast! How to be the "squeaky wheel" to get the rotations you want, including a pelvic health rotation. And how to rock that rotation once you get it! Pelvic PT is different than a traditional rotation, but you should emb...
Feb 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 89
In Part 2 of this fantastic interview with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, we hit a ton of great topics! How should a younger PT develop their 'Ethos' and grow in the field The biggest steps forward for the pelvic PT profession and where we still need to grow How Heather promotes pelvic PT through the media, including interviews in Cosmo and Glamour magazines What caused her to start her own cash-PT practice How Heather thinks medical insurance should work and how to educate patients Heather - the recentl...
Feb 08, 2021•40 min
Are you either looking for a job or an employer thinking about hiring? This 'sode is a can't-miss one for you! In it, we talk about the 10 ways to rock your interview. All the ways to make sure you stand out, find out if you're a good fit and ensure you get that job offer (if you want it) when you walk out. And if you're a business owner? This is a checklist of things any applicant should be bringing to the table. At the end of the day, both employer and applicant want to find the RIGHT fit. Her...
Feb 04, 2021•26 min•Ep. 87
This wide-ranging interview with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat is one of our favorites of all time! We hear what brought her into pelvic PT, how she ended up starting her own practice, writing a book and teaching all over the world. On top of it all, Heather has just been named President-Elect for the Academy of Pelvic Health, meaning she'll be taking a leadership role at the APTA over the next three years! In Part 1 we get into the gold standard of physical therapy . She makes an amazing distinction abo...
Feb 01, 2021•36 min
Anyone out there NOT in their dream job? 🙋🙋 You deserve to be, because pelvic PT is awesome!! We want every 👏 single 👏 pelvic 👏 PT to be in a place where they can love what they do. That might mean more time with patients. A happier culture. A better boss. More time off for 🌍✈️🌍. Or, yes, more 💰💰💰 Making it Happen In this 'sode 🎙🎙 we dive into how to make that happen. Can you turn your current position into more of your Dream Job? Or do you need to be looking for another position? 🕵...
Jan 28, 2021•31 min•Ep. 85
Why does our goal seem to be to kick patients out of our practice the moment we can? Is this really what's best for patients, or is this urge coming from somewhere else? In this 'sode, we dive into this "discharge mindset" and see where it really originates (insurance companies) and whether it's actually helping patients (it's not). If it's so easy to teach a patient to "be their own PT" in four visits, why did we spend three years in school? Can you imagine another profession saying the things ...
Jan 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 86
Are packages right for pelvic PT? We dive into it for this 'sode! We hear from a lot of orthopedic cash practices about the importance of selling packages to patients. Purported benefits include longer plans of care, upfront cash and increased compliance. But are those applicable at all in Pelvic PT? Or are they just trying to cover up a clinical problem - a lack of patient buy-in - with a business solution. We go through the pros and cons of selling packages, give you our opinion and some helpf...
Jan 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 83
We get a lot of questions about how to handle being the sole pelvic PT in your program or facility. This is happening more and more as our profession grows. It's a good thing, but also a challenge if you're the only one who understands pelvic PT. It's on you to advocate for yourself, your education and your patients; that's not always easy! In this 'sode, we dive into how a 'Lonely Pelvic PT' can provide the best possible patient care and impact their facility. Pelvic PT Essentials If you're int...
Jan 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 84
Why are we so confident in an abundance mindset? Why are competitors actually good for us? In this 'sode we examine how to have that abundance mindset, not fearing what your competitors are doing. There are so many with pelvic health issues out there; we shouldn't be fighting for the few people who know they need a pelvic PT, we should be finding and educating more people about how much we can help! We've built PelvicSanity with more than 30 PTs in a 15 mile radius, you absolutely can build a bu...
Jan 14, 2021•36 min•Ep. 83
If you want to learn about putting yourself out there, finding your niche, serving your audience and a bunch of cool ways to use your degree that don't involve treating patients, this is the interview for you! This is Part 2 of her interview - make sure to catch Part 1 from last week! Dr. Brianne Grogan - our very first podcast guest - is the owner of FemFusion Fitness. One of the coolest things about Dr. Bri is how she's built a business and livelihood for herself that fits her personality and ...
Jan 11, 2021•33 min
This is a great question that we first heard from Guy Raz (How I Built This book). Once we did, the light bulb went on!! Scary is subjective. It's stepping into the unknown. Feeling butterflies when you push the 'publish' button. Starting a business. Dangerous is objectively, well....dangerous. It's a decision that can cause harm that can't be undone. Many times we feel like something is dangerous, when it's really just scary. If we start our own business and it doesn't work out, will it ruin ou...
Jan 07, 2021•15 min•Ep. 81
If you want to learn about putting yourself out there, finding your niche, serving your audience and a bunch of cool ways to use your degree that don't involve treating patients, this is the interview for you! This is Part 1 of her interview - make sure to catch Part 2 next week! Dr. Brianne Grogan - our very first podcast guest - is the owner of FemFusion Fitness. One of the coolest things about Dr. Bri is how she's built a business and livelihood for herself that fits her personality and her l...
Jan 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 80
Happy New Year's! I know we're all excited to leave 2020 behind and move into the new year. It's been a tough year for many. But we didn't want to let the year end without looking back on it. We really believe 2020 will be a turning point year for many of you. We've seen so many of you change jobs, start your own practice or re-focus on family time and balance. Here are some of our big takeaways from the year and how we're using the lessons learned during this tough year as we head into brighter...
Dec 31, 2020•25 min•Ep. 79
In this 'sode we discuss the challenges of becoming a pelvic PT, the knowledge gaps between introductory courses and treating patients, and the creation of the pelvic PT Essentials course! The fourth round of Pelvic PT Essentials is open today (Dec 28th) - if you're curious, make sure to check it out! It's designed to bridge the gap between con-ed courses and patient care, making you a more confident pelvic PT and using the tools you already have! Pelvic PT Essentials If you're interested in lea...
Dec 28, 2020•44 min•Ep. 78
