The Pants Off Podcast

You can run a busy clinic, hire a team, and still quietly lose the passion to treat. Jenn had 18 years in, a growing practice, and multiple clinicians… but course after course felt disjointed and her team all spoke different “clinical languages.” In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most online CEUs felt subpar and never tied anatomy, assessment, explanation, and treatment into one workflow. How los...

You’ve got the OCS, COMT, dry needling, pelvic health, Pilates… and you’re still piecing it together on the fly. Kelly was in that exact spot: high-level clinician, solo practice owner, and still feeling like she was overcomplicating everything and might miss something big. In this episode, you’ll hear: How an experienced pelvic/ortho PT with “all the initials” still felt like she was guessing in...

Seeing 6 patients a day and still feeling fried? It might not be “volume” – it might be your clinical ceiling. Dan ran a cash practice, did multiple business masterminds, and still felt stuck getting active, chronic patients past 75% better. In this episode, he breaks down how shifting his clinical framework – especially for the spine – changed everything. You’ll learn: Why burnout can come from c...

If you’ve ever gone home feeling like you’re pretending to be a PT, this is your episode. Aaron had 13+ years of imposter syndrome, bouncing between sports med, pediatrics, schools, and then starting New Day PT while that cloud followed him home. You’ll learn: How a decade of “I’m faking it” impacted his marriage, family, and work Why symptom-chasing and weak eval systems kept his imposter feeling...

If you’re a chiro or PT stuck in an insurance mill, doing the same 5‑minute routine and hoping people “get better,” this will sound familiar. Ashlee started as an athletic trainer, became a chiropractor, and found herself in a volume model where people weren’t truly improving—and she knew there had to be more. Here’s how she built a rehab‑focused practice and a reasoning system that actually finds...

If you’re honest, are you actually getting the outcomes you thought you would when you became a clinician? In this interview, Josh shares how he went from frustrated, technique-heavy manual work to a clear root‑cause framework that helps him clean up chronic pain in people who’ve “tried everything.” You’ll learn: Why seeing patients after 10 PTs and surgeries exposed his own skill ceiling. How PRA...

Feeling like the “wrong” clinician every time an ortho patient hits your schedule? You’re not alone. In this interview, Kylie shares how she went from anxious, overthinking ortho evals to running a clear system that gets faster outcomes for complex patients. You’ll learn: What it feels like to be thrown into ortho without a real framework. The dead‑end of piecing together random courses vs a full...

If you’ve ever sat in an eval silently thinking “I have no idea what’s going on,” you’ll see yourself in this conversation. Matt went from engineer to PT, then from relying on SFMA and dry needling to feeling like a failure on complex cases… to running a growing out-of-network clinic built on clarity, outcomes, and referrals. In this episode, you’ll see how he: Hit the ceiling of SFMA + local tiss...

If you’ve ever thought “I can help function, but I’m not sure I can help pain,” you’re in the same boat Jensen was in. She left school feeling like she knew how to pass tests and not hurt anyone… then froze when a real human walked in. This interview walks through how she stopped “wait and see” PT and built a reasoning system she can trust. In this interview, you’ll see how: The jump from acute at...

If you’ve ever been so over the system that you considered leaving PT altogether, Lisa’s story is for you. After 14+ years across outpatient, inpatient, ED, and hospital work, she was ready to walk away before deciding to bet on herself and her clinical brain. Inside PRA, she found a reasoning framework that made everything finally make sense again. In this interview, you’ll see how: She went from...

Tired of hoping your eval “works out” and praying that press-ups fix everything? In this interview, Andy shares how PRA gave him a repeatable way to find the root cause on Day 1 and rebuilt his confidence as a clinician. If you’re a PT or rehab chiro who cares deeply about results and word of mouth, this is for you. In this video, you’ll see how: Andy went from McKenzie-only, fingers‑crossed treat...

Struggling with patient objections during the plan of care discussion? In this post, we break down the most common barriers—from cost concerns to commitment issues—and show you simple, effective ways to handle them with confidence and empathy. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or new to patient communication, learn practical strategies to turn objections into opportunities for better outcome...

Most PTs do myotome testing wrong. Sloppy setup, poor resistance, no clarity… and it weakens the entire neuro vital sign assessment. If you miss neurological fatigability, you're going to find yourself confused later on during a plateau. If you’re not creating a plan based on the results of testing… you’re guessing. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to do lumbar myotome testing the righ...

Most lumbar mobility and ROM testing is sloppy, overcomplicated, or flat-out wrong. ROM done without intention is useless. In this video, I’ll show you how to do it right: The step-by-step sequence for lumbar ROM testing How to perform joint mobility assessment with clarity Why you shouldn’t do prone CPA’s Simplify lumbar mobility testing and get information that’s actually useful ________________...

Stop skipping lumbar reflexes. If you aren’t testing reflexes you’re missing the boat. Reflexes are one of the neuro vital signs that give you insight into the health of the nervous system, symptomatic or not. This can flip your entire differential and help avoid confusing flair ups, plateaus, and having to change your plan a few weeks down the road when the patient isn’t responding the way you th...

From 0% conversions to 80% closes—in just two months. This isn’t luck. It’s a repeatable system used by hundreds of clinicians worldwide. In this episode, you’ll hear how a struggling cash PT became a conversion machine by applying systematic, algorithmic clinical frameworks that any clinician can master. Frameworks that uncover the root cause on day one, build massive buy-in, and deliver outcomes...

Think your patient evaluations are thorough? Think again! In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden gaps that could be holding your assessments—and your patients—back. From overlooked movement patterns to the subtle signs of dysfunction that slip through the cracks, we’ll show you how to level up your evaluations for better outcomes. Stay tuned, because what you’re missing might just be the...

Struggling to turn discovery calls into paying clients? You're not alone! If you're a cash-based PT, every call is a make-or-break moment. The good news? Converting leads doesn’t have to feel awkward or salesy. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the proven strategies that help you build trust, handle objections, and confidently guide potential clients toward saying yes to your service...

Are you spreading yourself too thin in your business? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of singularity of focus—why narrowing your attention can drive massive success and what really happens when you start scaling. From strategic decision-making to the hidden challenges of growth, we uncover the mindset shifts every business owner needs to master. Tune in for real talk on scaling smart...

Get ready to elevate your lifting game in this episode. Join us in this episode as we dive into the critical topic of 'Bracing for Lifters'. We’ll uncover the crucial role that proper bracing plays in enhancing strength, improving technique, and preventing injuries. Join us as we speak about practical strategies and insights to help you integrate effective bracing techniques into your work...

In today’s episode, we’re giving you two powerful tools: a Functional Shoulder Testing guide and a special Butt Wink Algorithm, designed to elevate your practice and boost client outcomes. We'll dive into practical shoulder tests to improve your diagnostic accuracy, along with a step-by-step approach to analyzing and addressing the "butt wink" phenomenon often seen in squats. Whether...

Want to elevate your shoulder assessments with practical, effective testing methods? In today’s episode, we're diving into functional shoulder testing—a crucial tool for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment. Plus, we’ve got a special freebie for you: a guide packed with quick, reliable shoulder tests you can start using right away. Whether you're aiming to refine your assessments or a...

Ready to challenge the status quo? In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Chad Burnham takes us behind the scenes of his groundbreaking journey from traditional insurance-based practice to a thriving cash-based model. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a wake-up call for PTs looking to level up their careers and impact. Don’t miss this chance to revolutionize the way you think about physical therap...

How can you unlock vital information from your patients right from the first conversation? In today’s episode of our "Back Series," we're focusing on the subjective assessment—the art of gathering key insights that set the stage for effective treatment. We'll explore techniques to ask the right questions, listen actively, and interpret subtle cues to understand a patient’s unique...

Unlock the secrets to building a thriving physical therapy practice! In this expert-packed espisode, industry leaders Dr. Aaron LeBauer, Dr. Matt Shiver, Justin Farnsworth, and Odell Miller dive deep into the strategies behind successful cash-based, hybrid, and online coaching models. Whether you're looking to transition away from insurance-based practices, scale your business, or explore onli...