Pelvic PT Rising

Wondering what an employer is looking for in a job interview and how to impress and get that offer?  Hear about how to have an amazing interview and get the job you want - and for employers, this is how we look for our hires! Make sure that you know yourself before interviewing!  Where do you really want to work?  What is important to you?  We see so many PTs take a job just because it pays a doll...

A question we often get asked in the Huddle is about how to have a good meeting with a physician.  What studies should you bring?  How do you explain pelvic PT?  How do you ask for referrals? In this episode, we try to turn the traditional method of marketing to physicians upside down. We strongly believe in approaching physicians as equals.  We are the musculoskeletal experts and have just as muc...

Controversy Alert!  How do we make the maximum difference for our patients without creating dependency in patients? One of the biggest issues we see in the field is the tendency to discharge patients too early.  Their symptoms may be reduced, or their insurance benefits may run out, but the underlying 'why' hasn't been resolved.  Eventually - whether it's a week or a month late...

In the last episode, we went through an overview of the different types of business structures in pelvic PT - here, we pull back the curtain on why we decided to go cash-based for PelvicSanity. We go through what a 'cash-based' practice truly means, what it looks like in the day-to-day and how we believe it's the best option for our patients.  There's no one 'right' a...

Money is an uncomfortable topic for many of us.  In fact, we may even dread the money conversations with our employers or employees, our significant others and family members, and even splitting the check at dinner. But in order to really understand our profession, we need to understand the financial foundation of our system.  It affects all of us, whether you're a business owner, a future bu...

In Part 1 of this case report we discussed the telehealth evaluation of a patient presenting with a vaginismus diagnosis. A few weeks later, we had the opportunity to actually work hands-on with her after the Coronavirus restrictions were lifted. Getting to work with her hands-on after doing a remote consultation was eye-opening.  It really showed the limitations and challenges of telehealth, and...

How do we actually do telehealth?  We've spent a lot of time talking about converting patients to telehealth, but we've heard a lot less about how to provide as much value as possible for patients remotely. In this two-part series, we examine the interesting case of a patient who had a vaginismus diagnosis and several other symptoms.  Her initial consultation was done via telehealth duri...

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 c...

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 effect...

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 s...

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 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...

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...

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...

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-o...

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 ch...

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...

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 ho...

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 b...

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...

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...

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 i...