Pelvic PT Rising

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 main...

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...

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...

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 &quo...

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 busines...

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...

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...

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 Re...

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....

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-...

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 ap...

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...

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 tu...

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 pa...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 fe...

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 thing...

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...

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 yo...

The 'abundance mindset' is a current buzzword, but how do you ACTUALLY get there?  To not feeling like your competition is taking your patients?  To be comfortable that if another clinic opened up down the street you'd be fine? In this 'sode we discuss how to enlarge the pie instead of fighting over your slice, how the more pelvic PTs there are the better (yes, really!) and how...

How do we stop chasing symptoms and get to the underlying "why" for our patients? In fact, usually there's not a one, single 'why' - it's a combination of different factors. That's why we developed the 'Why' Pie Chart - it helps us as physical therapists understand the different factors and explain it to our patients.  Download your copy here ! Pelvic P...

There's (obviously) a lot going into running a business!  In this 'sode, we identify the four main roles in every pelvic PT business....and you're likely only trained for one of them! This is why it can be frustrating and challenging to make the leap to owning your own business. It's also one of the reasons it's hard (though definitely not impossible) to start your own bus...