PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

Larry Benz, John Childs, and Tim Flynn join Jimmy to tackle some of the most urgent—and uncomfortable—questions in physical therapy. Are we educating students into a broken system? LINK TO THEIR LATEST ARTICLE LINK TO LARRY'S SUBSTACK Why do most PTs say they wouldn't want their kids to become PTs? And what would it take to fix this before the next generation gives up? From the burden of tuition t...

Physical therapists are short on time, long on complaints, and totally missing the point: we're in an attention economy. In this episode, Jimmy and the crew dive into: How RTM is "free money" and still ignored What ESPN's ridiculous programming can teach PT clinics CrossFit, Peloton, and OrangeTheory as models for gamifying outcomes Why most CSM booths are $20,000 toilets Clinic competition, trivi...

This episode will challenge how you think about rehab, performance, and your role as a PT. Vikash Sharma — founder of Perfect Stride Physical Therapy and Running for Life — lays out a powerful argument: PTs are perfectly positioned to lead the health ecosystem, but most are playing way too small. He explains why strength training is non-negotiable for runners (and humans), how to treat beyond the...

Most clinics say they need "more marketing." But what they actually need is a plan that works. Andrea Cheney is a healthcare strategist who’s spent 20 years leading in-house teams and advising growth-stage companies. In this episode, she teams up with Jimmy to break down what doesn’t work in healthcare marketing—and what actually moves the needle. ???? Key Moments: The real job of marketing (hint:...

Dr. Lisa Flexner — educator, leader, and founder of Flex Health Consulting. Catch her at CSM 2026 delivering three sessions on workplace culture, substance use in patients, and weight bias in PT. This episode covers: Why clinic culture is the #1 retention tool How to stop blaming clinicians for system problems What PTs must understand about patients using cannabis, opioids, and psilocybin How weig...

Scott Chesney’s life changed forever at 15 when a spinal stroke left him paralyzed. But that was only the beginning of his journey. In this inspiring episode, Scott joins Jimmy to share: How he navigated grief, anger, and acceptance The transformational power of physical therapy Why permission to feel is a crucial healing step What happened the day he walked across burning coals at a Tony Robbins...

Former Top 10 Pro Athlete → Neuroscientist → Startup Founder Dr. Jo Shattuck’s journey is wild: from cleaning carpets while living in a camper… to becoming a world-ranked athlete, then a neuroscience PhD, and now the founder of PantherTec. In this episode, Jo breaks down how we’ve been teaching movement wrong — and what proprioception, kinesthetic dissonance, and wearable tech have to do with fixi...

Episode Title: Ryan Eder: Virtual PT With Real Outcomes Guest: Ryan Eder, Founder – Laina Health What You’ll Learn: Why healthcare leaders care about completion rates and engagement How virtual PT at Laina Health is outperforming traditional care What every PT student should know about the next decade of care delivery How to talk to systems, payers, and investors in their language ???? Metrics Tha...

This episode of PT Pintcast brings together the crew behind the PT Breakfast Club — Tony Maritato, Dave Kittle, and Jimmy McKay — for an unfiltered roundtable on the state of the profession. What starts as a conversation about PT burnout quickly unpacks into the deeper issues fueling the fire: unrealistic expectations, outdated business models, weak Medicare reimbursement, and a profession still s...

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with CJ Morrow—licensed PT and health tech leader—to explore the evolving role of AI in rehab. From demystifying compliance to explaining how AI can become your new thought partner, this conversation is loaded with insights for any PT navigating the future of care. Topics Covered: – The 6 Types of Working Genius and team synergy – Why tech resistance is really abou...

This episode dives into healthcare leadership, clinician burnout, and what actually creates thriving clinical cultures. Jimmy sits down with Hollie Cunningham — a PT who now splits her time between treating patients and reshaping how clinics support their teams. From early warning signs of burnout to practical ways to engage PT students and new grads, this is your playbook for building a culture t...

Clinics are growing — but staff are leaving. Burnout is peaking. And your cash flow might be bleeding out. In this episode, Jimmy breaks down the brand new 2026 Rehab Therapy Industry Report — based on data from 550+ outpatient practices — to answer the big questions: Why are 80% of PTs considering leaving the profession? What do high-growth clinics do differently to thrive in this economy? How a...

Why are some physical therapy clinics thriving while others struggle to stay full? Dr. Jared Cooper doesn’t just run a successful private-pay clinic — he teaches PTs how to break free from insurance dependency, master pricing psychology, and use content to drive patient commitment before they ever walk through the door. We cover: How to design a clinic that works for YOU Pricing strategies that be...

Owen Campbell left the corporate world to build his PT practice from the trunk of his car. Now he’s helping other clinicians turn business dreams into real growth. In this episode, we unpack: Why PTs actually make great business owners (but were never taught how) Why most burnout has nothing to do with patient load How to build a business mindset (without an MBA) What makes growth possible — and w...

Jimmy & Tony go off-script on this special snow day edition of the PT Breakfast Club. From Graham Sessions insights to content strategy and the realities of PT business in 2026, this one's a must-listen. Topics Covered: Primary care PT definitions Branding breakdowns in physical therapy Reflections on Graham Sessions How Jimmy is creating 365 podcast episodes in 365 days Social media frequency...

In this powerful Graham Sessions sit-down, first-time attendee Alex Bendersky, PT, MBA, gets real about risk, readiness, and the trillion-dollar opportunity in MSK care. From surviving the Medicare cap crash of 2002 to forecasting the next existential threats to PT, Alex challenges the profession to evolve beyond survival. We dig into: What resilience actually looks like for private practice Why w...

Eric Robertson is back, live from Graham Sessions, and he’s not pulling punches. In this bold and brutally honest conversation, Eric challenges the PT residency model, calls out systemic disconnects in education, and shares a roadmap for fixing it all — with brains, leverage, and a little bit of woo. ???? Want to build better clinicians after graduation? ???? Ready to leverage collective power lik...

Lisa VanHoose & Rebekah Griffith on Why PTs Must Lead, Not Wait Live from Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with two of the boldest voices in PT: Dr. Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, Professor & Program Director at the University of Louisiana Monroe Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, expert in Emergency Department Physical Therapy Topics covered: Why the PT profession is stuck in a burning build...

Live from APTA HQ at Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with David Harris, CEO of PRO~PT Physical Therapy. With over two decades in the profession and leadership roles at Ivy, Spear, and now PRO~PT, David brings deep insight into how physical therapy needs to evolve. They cover: What’s getting in our own way as a profession How to actually message MSK and primary care to the public Bringing AI and s...

Jimmy chats with Patrick Graham — one of the three co-founders and namesake of the Graham Sessions — about the evolution of the event, the ideas that have shaped physical therapy, and what the future holds as the 20th anniversary approaches. From confidentiality to boldness, Patrick unpacks what makes the Graham Sessions unlike any other gathering in healthcare. KEY DISCUSSIONS INCLUDE: The purpos...

Philip Goldsmith, PT, MSPT, EMT, DScPT, is the President of APTA Home Health and a clinical expert in home health care. He joins Jimmy LIVE from APTA Private Practice’s Graham Sessions for a candid conversation on: Why physical therapists aren’t practicing at the top of their license How home health is leading innovation in PT The psychology of “permission-seeking” in our profession A revolutionar...

Two clinicians from different worlds, one vision for the future of rehab. At Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Ali Hartman, DPT and CrossFit enthusiast, and Bethany Ayer, OT and AI strategist, for a wide-ranging conversation about burnout, purpose, and rebuilding the systems we work in. TAKEAWAYS INCLUDE: Why prevention and performance still don’t get the spotlight in PT What AI is actually do...

Josh Funk, PT from Rehab 2 Perform, joins Jimmy live from Graham Sessions to talk about: How communication drives clinical and business success When to delegate your brand messaging Why PTs need to master CAC, ROAS, and internal vs. external language How clarity can fuel growth — and bigger paychecks You’ll learn what Rehab 2 Perform did at 4 clinics that set them up to scale — and what most pract...

In this live episode from APTA’s Graham Sessions, Jimmy sits down with Steven Coen — CEO of SaRA Health — to talk about the untapped power of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). Steven explains how most clinics are already doing 90% of the work — but not getting paid for it. Learn why naming your RTM program matters, how text messages can save lives, and what the new CMS Access program means for...

Jason takes us hole-by-hole through life as a PT on the PGA Tour. From Augusta’s Amen Corner to the Olympic Games, he shares the day-to-day demands, the team behind the players, and how data, recovery, and PT have fused into elite golf performance. Topics Covered: How Jason landed his first gig in pro golf Managing recovery for 100,000+ swings/year What separates a good PT from a tour-level PT Bal...