PTCOFFEECAST

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 facilita...

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 w...

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 tak...

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 t...

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 produ...

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...

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...

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 approa...

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 possi...

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 thei...

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...

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 p...

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. ...

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 th...

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 th...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about why your clients continuing to work with you isn't a bad thing. Now at first glance this my seem counter to the empowerment model we preach. But, we believe that you can empower people and have them continue to want to work with you. It is like having your cake and eating it too! Everyones dream. In this episode we share why we think this is...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss why road blocks in your clients plan can actually be one of the best things that can happen. It also when they happen this does not mean you are a bad physio. We have seen time and time again in our short careers that client road blocks can be a huge pivot point. Learning how to navigate these situations is the key skill to work on.  During...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down over a cup of coffee and talk about how you are probably not setting expectations enough. We all know this is one of, if not the most important thing we can do with our clients. But, setting expectations does not just occur on the first appointment. We must be constantly checking in with our clients to see where they are at. There expectations are more than...

On this weeks episode we sit down to talk about marketing and how it is important skill to attracting the people you won't to work with. Over the last 2 years of opening our practice we have realized the importance of fostering meaningful relationships and how to develop them. During this conversation we share a few of the ways we have been successful doing this. You can listen to the episode on i...

On this episode Dalton sits down and shares a clinical scenario he had with one of his clients. It was a great reminder how important it is to acknowledge people for taking the hard step of asking for help. As a clinician these situations can be slightly uncomfortable to navigate but can be extremely important to the client experience and their outcomes. During this episode Dalton shares his exper...

On this episode Will & Dalton sit down and discuss how you can crush it with your client before they even arrive. Most times people think you can't start adding value or setting expectations until you see the client. We have learned this isn't true. An often undervalued and under-utilized time to start addressing these important aspects of the client experience. Tune into this episode to see h...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about what it means to adopt a coaching mindset! We have always viewed ourselves as coaches but what does this actually mean? What makes up the qualities of a good coach? How do we implement this into our practice? We answer all these questions and more on this weeks episode! You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down to discuss the difficulty of navigating misinformation with our clients. This is something that comes up often since clients are always consuming information about their injury. Whether this be from another healthcare practitioner or the internet. During this episode we talk about how we navigate this situation when we have been seeing a client for a period...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and discuss a conversation they had with Nada who is a physiotherapy resident at The Movement. This conversation was surrounding the challenge of communicating uncertainty to our clients. This is something we all struggle with at times but is an important skill to learn in order to best serve our clients. During this episode we cover some strategies that we...

We have been MIA for a bit but we are happy to be back with a new episode for you! During this conversation we dive into us launching The Movement 2.0, how Will has fully activated his Dad mode, and the importance of bridging the gap for your clients. When it comes to taking people through the full spectrum of rehab we need to be making sure that we are meeting the demands required by our clients....