On this episode Will and Dalton reunite on the podcast after Will be on daddy duty. During this conversation we dive into how we utilize our objective testing to help teach/guide our clients instead of just extracting as much data as we can for ourselves. We have found that clinicians get caught up in doing way too many special tests to get information to give a diagnosis versus using tests intentionally to teach and guide your client to learning more about themselves. We hope you enjoy this epi...
Jul 23, 2023•25 min
On this episode Dalton sits down for a solo episode where he shares his thoughts on client scenario he recently had. We all know the importance of language but it is cases like the one Dalton shares in this episode that remind us truly how mindful we need to be about how we communicate. This is a short episode that we hope you all enjoy. Have no fear, your beautifully bearded friend William will be back next week. We miss him. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify....
Jul 02, 2023•16 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about the importance of having frameworks for your practice. A common theme that has shown up in our mentorship over the last few weeks is that people realize they already do some of the important aspects we have been covering but that they have no structure for how to deliver this. That is why we have focused on implementing frameworks for our clinicians to use when delivering plans to their clients.During this conversation we hit on some of the...
Jun 25, 2023•20 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and reflect on how the first cohort of The Movement Mentorship has gone! We are about 4 weeks away from wrapping up our first cohort and have learned a ton about the mentorship and where we hope to take it. If you have been following along and are curious to hear about how the mentorship has gone so far this episode is for you. We will be launching our second cohort in September so if you are interested in joining you can sign up for the waitlist below. Y...
Jun 18, 2023•28 min
On today's episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about why it is ok to tell you client that you need to take sometime to think and will get back to them later in the session. We have all been in that situation where we spend time preparing a session and you client comes in with a new issue or symptom and you really don't have an answer for why. During this conversation we discuss how we manage this situation to get the best out of our time with that client. We hope you enjoy. You can listen ...
Jun 04, 2023•24 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss whether or not they think it is important to communicate a specific diagnosis. This has been a common topic of conversation in our mentorship and we tend to think that a specific diagnosis is not as important as you may think. As clinicians in school we are built to diagnosis everything. Which is why we probably put a lot of pressure on ourselves to provide this for a client. We have found the more important piece to be identifying the clients...
May 28, 2023•23 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about a thought that came out of the first cohort of The Movement Mentorship. We often find peace in knowing that other clinicians struggle with similar things as ourselves. Such as imposter syndrome or burn out. There is a sense of relief knowing we are not alone. But, what are we doing about it? Are we working to change our circumstances to arrive a some collective thriving? During this conversation we discuss this concept, how we have thought ...
May 14, 2023•19 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down to discuss why it is important to realize that you have value to offer as a clinician. Often times we are hesitant to communicate the value we have to offer to clients. This is often even more challenging when the client has reached their insurance limit. But, learning how to lean into these situations and communicating you value can be a massive difference maker in the outcome of the client. During this episode we discuss why we think you have value and ...
May 07, 2023•23 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down with Jenna to discuss how she created her list of 10 things that you can do to be better that require 0 talent. During this conversation we covered 3 of the 10 things on her list. Jenna has recently been putting a lot of good ideas so we have had to share them with you! If you want to download the pull list of Jenna's 10 things you can download the ebook below. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode...
Apr 30, 2023•25 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss for keys to delivering an effective plan in a time crunch. A common conversation we have with other clinicians and students is the challenge they have communicating a plan to a client that is concise and impactful. We struggled with the same thing when we first got out of school and through trial and error has leads us to the 4 keys we share with you in this episode. 1. What is their goal 2. A 3 step process 3. Communicating a prognosis 4. Sen...
Apr 23, 2023•27 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down with the one and only Jenna Halayko! If you have been listening to the podcast over the last year you have probably heard us reference Jenna's name multiple times. She is a massive part of the team and experience here at The Movement Physio & Performance. Jenna is our client experience manager and is probably one of the main reasons why our HQ is still fully intact. She is a superstar. During this episode we give you a little insight into who Jenna is...
Apr 16, 2023•27 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss a client scenario that Will had around providing he right kind of accountability. Last weeks episode covered some of our favourite questions we like to ask clients. This week highlights how asking the right questions can lead to what would be best for the client. Accountability is a huge part of our role as healthcare professionals but finding out the best way to hold clients accountable can be challenging. During this conversation we highligh...
Apr 09, 2023•27 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and share there favourite questions to ask clients. Over the years we have realized the power of a well asked question. There are many factors to consider when asking a good question. During this conversation we each share our favourite question and breakdown what information we try and take from the clients answer. There is so many nuggets you can pull our of a well positioned question. Tune in to hear our what our questions are. You can listen to the ep...
Apr 02, 2023•23 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down to discuss a topic that has been driving Dalton crazy. It may be hard to believe but there are a few things out there that can trigger Dalton to get a little heated. It usually revolves around ice cream. But this topic today is the other one. We've been on social media for awhile now so we are bound to be triggered. Keep in mind that we understand how social media works and getting triggered by stuff is not the solution. We like the fact that once emotion...
Mar 26, 2023•23 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about leaning into discomfort and embracing the vulnerability of working with people. Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable seems to be a common theme these days but there is a reason for it. As clinicians se are faced with a ton of uncomfortable situations that may require us to lean into in order to get both the outcomes and the exprience we are looking for with clients. This is a topic we have been covering a lot with our team at The Move...
Mar 21, 2023•23 min
On this episode Will and Dalton discuss how they have found creating content help their clinical development. There are a lot of transferable skills to delievering high quality content and educating your client that we think most clinicians can benefit from. During this conversation we dive into why we started creating content, how it has helped our clinical development, and how wee facilitate this growth with your current team. We hope you enjoy this episode. You can listen to the episode on iT...
Mar 12, 2023•20 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and have a discussion around the various ways we can deliver care. There is plenty of conversation out there around what is best. Should we do hour sessions? Should we do only virtual? Should we implement a hybrid model? There is a lot too consider and we believe the answer is it probably depends. We give our thoughts on this topic and are open to hearing what you think! Feel free to give us your feedback. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google P...
Mar 05, 2023•27 min
On this episode we sit down with Robin Valadares to talk all about becoming financially fulfilled. Money and finances are one of those topics that we tend to shy away from as physios. Understanding how money works and how to set yourself up for success is important for the longevity of your career. During this interview we talk about what drove Robin in the world of money, how you can start to take control of your finances as a healthcare professional, and how shifting your mindset around wealth...
Feb 26, 2023•40 min
On the 200th episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about 3 keys to the start of the follow up session. We know how hectic it can get in the clinic on a day to day basis. This is why we came up with 3 keys we like to focus on when kicking off a follow up session with a client. During this conversation we dive into these 3 keys, why we think they are important, and how you can execute on them to crush your clients sessions. We hope you find value in this episode. You can listen to the episode ...
Feb 13, 2023•18 min
On this episode Will and Dalton announce the creating of The Movement Mentorship. This is something they have been working extremely hard on over the last 6-8 months and is an accumulation of what they have learned since the inception of the ptcoffeecast. During this episode they cover why they started the mentorship, the modules involved, and how it will be run. We are so proud of the final product and are hype to be able to share it with you all. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google...
Feb 08, 2023•28 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about why empowering people takes time. We are all about empowering people to take control of their health. But sometimes getting to this point takes time. As clinicians this may mean more frequent touch points early on in a clients plan are necessary to work on build trust and the appropriate skills. During this conversation we highlight why its important to not rush empowering others, why we shouldn't place our value as clinicians on how many t...
Jan 29, 2023•22 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down to discuss why branding is more than just a sweet looking logo. Now, don't get us wrong. We are all about the brand looking good. But, we just think it isn't the most important thing that defines branding. Wether you are a business or an individual clinician working within a business branding is important. During this conversation we talk about how we view branding, the steps we took to develop brand we have at The Movement, and why we think this can be i...
Jan 22, 2023•23 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss what they should be at the foundation of a clinicians skillset. We aren't saying that learning new skills or taking courses is bad. But, we do believe that you already possess the skills you need to build a solid foundation as a clinician. They just need to be identified and practiced. During this episode we talk about the micro and macro approach we take to our initial assessments. We think it is important for all of you to think about what t...
Jan 16, 2023•24 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss a client case in which perfectionism may have hindered client growth. This isn't to say perfectionism is bad. There are a lot of positives that come out of this archetype. But, too much of anything can end up hindering development. As clinicians it is on us to be able to identify and manage these clients so they can have the greatest possibility of success. During this conversation we share our thoughts on how to identify and potentially manag...
Jan 01, 2023•18 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about why getting client commitment is not always about "what more" you can do for this person. When it comes to commiting to anything in this world we want this choice to be as risk free as possible. This also goes for committing to a plan of care. We are often focused on communicating to clients all the great things we have to offer to solve their problems. Which is great. But is this doing anything to address the risks that are going through t...
Dec 25, 2022•21 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk with physiotherapy resident Nick Dozzi. Nick is currently going through our mentorship program we run at The Movement. He also has just started treating as a clinician and learning a lot about himself. During this conversation we talk about the transition into practice, how it is managing a new caseload, and why he thinks managing expectations has been the most challenging part of treating. We love having these conversations and we hope you all c...
Dec 18, 2022•35 min
On this episode Will & Dalton sit down and talk about a case scenario where a client comes in and reports that they are not getting better. This will be a common occurrence and over the years we have realized that there are some key things you want to do to navigate this conversation. During this episode we share 3 key things you want to hit on to try and make this conversation as smooth and productive as possible. Tune in for all the goods. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Po...
Dec 04, 2022•22 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about the power of slowing down your session and creating moments with your clients. The rehab process can be long, frustrating, and seem like it's never going to end. Most people will put a lot of the process out of their mind. This is why we need to highlight and create moments for our clients. This is something that has to be intentional. During this conversation we talk about how we implement this into our client lifecycle and make sure that ...
Nov 27, 2022•21 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down to talk about a clinical scenario in which Will had to push his client to be accountable. Often times we spend a lot of our time helping clients fit their programs to their day. This often a great strategy. However, there are times where we may need to challenge our clients to push themselves to prioritize their programs more and hold them accountable to that. During this conversation we discuss how you can navigate these situations with your clients. We ...
Nov 20, 2022•19 min
On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about why It is not your job to have all the answers. As professionals we get this idea that we should know it all. Let us tell you a little secret this isn't going to happen. But, what you can do is learn principles of rehab. You can learn how to problem solve, you can learn how to critically think. These are all skills that will help to reduce this feeling of impostore syndrome. Once you accept that you will never become a "superphysio" Dive in...
Nov 13, 2022•18 min
