Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT
Untold Physio Stories
Candid stories on interesting cases, failures, and successes from the Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy and Rehab World. With hosts Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT and Dr. Andrew Rothschild, DPT, FAAOMPT. Part of the PT Podcast Network
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Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT
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May 28, 2026
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Episodes
Untold Physio Stories 173 - The Bottomless End Feel 26.10.2020 15:07
In this episode, MMT Mentee and soon to be instructor of Modern Barbell Therapy, Dr. Brett Scott reviews an usual case of medial knee pain. Chime in the comments or message us on social media if you've ever come across or heard of a similar case. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral gener...
Untold Physio Stories 172 - Chronic Complaints, Rapid Results 19.10.2020 10:44
In this episode, Andrew goes over some surprisingly rapid results from a simple pattern recognition and reset based treatment. It's one of the cornerstones of Modern Manual Therapy. Remember, chronicity of complaints, doesn't have to equal persistent pain states. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into...
Untold Physio Stories 171 - It's Ok to Feel Pain 12.10.2020 12:31
One of the main messages Erson has been trying to get across to patients, especially active ones, is that it's ok to feel pain. He recounts two recent athletes, one of whom this was just the right message, and another that needed a bit more work to get back to sport. /upsendtext Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimizati...
Untold Physio Stories 170 - A 13% Chance It Happens Every Time Part 2 21.09.2020 11:47
In this episode, Erson and Andrew update more about "SIJ" Dysfunction. That diagnosis that happens A LOT less than you're lead to believe. Sometimes, that bias gives you clinical blinders. However, in both recent cases, the right combination of education, exercise, and stabilization were discovered in a few visits. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up...
Untold Physio Stories 169 - Best PT Session EVER! 14.09.2020 10:32
In this episode, Andrew catches up with the case discussed in our previous episode. The patient was very stressed out and he suggested a treatment during a particular session which really turned the tide in her recovery. Erson called it a stroke of genius. What do you think? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization,...
Untold Physio Stories 168 - A 13% Chance It Happens Every Time 31.08.2020 19:22
In this episode, Andrew talks about how his clinical biases and the prevalence of a certain condition based on research affected an ongoing lower back pain case. If it looks like a horse and smells like a horse, sometimes it's a donkey. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating mach...
Untold Physio Stories 167 - What Did You Do to Your Neck? 24.08.2020 17:08
In this episode, we're again joined by frequent guest Dr. Alex Kirbach. This personal story is how he overcame anxiety and an injury to restore function and self treat a neck injury after snowboarding. You can find pictures and a written summary of this story on Alex's site . Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization,...
Untold Physio Stories 166 - Owning Up to a Mistake 10.08.2020 12:06
When you work with someone who "the rules don't apply to," you feel like the same should hold true for you. Instead of owning up to a clinical mistake, Erson went on the defensive. Has this ever happened to you? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite a...
Untold Physio Stories 165 - A Basketball Tragedy With Shawn Riester 03.08.2020 10:56
Join guest Shawn Riester and Erson as they recount a very early story from the beginning of their careers. Sometimes people just don't get certain hints. Before active listening was even a thing, almost 20 years ago, steps were taken by Shawn to save Erson. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a ref...
Untold Physio Stories 164 - A Very Valuable Lesson with Shawn Riester 27.07.2020 16:51
Sometimes patients deserve the benefit of the doubt. And.... sometimes they absolutely do not. Listen in as Erson recounts a valuable lesson he taught one of his very first mentees, and good friend Shawn Riester. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Su...
Untold Physio Stories 163 - Post Op Complications with Alex Kirbach 20.07.2020 15:42
Alex Kirbach joins Untold Physio Stories again with a story about recognizing post op complications and communications difficulties with a clinical instructor. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https:...
Untold Physio Stories 162 - Things You Miss on Telehealth with Brett Scott 13.07.2020 15:57
In this episode, Erson and his padawan Brett Scott discuss a case that was first managed on telehealth and then live. There are some things that you just miss when evaluating someone online. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments or reach out! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a r...
Untold Physio Stories 161 - Someone Likes Their Soft Drinks with Sean Wells 29.06.2020 14:53
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sean Wells, of Nutritional Physical Therapy . Sean goes over a memorable case where modifying someone's nutritional habits plus standard PT helped with their chronic knee pain. Dr. Wells and The Eclectic Approach are hosting a webinar July 29, 2020, 8 pm EST - Sign up here ! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your...
Untold Physio Stories 160 - A Breach of Trust with Adam Wolf 21.06.2020 19:09
In this episode, experienced lecturer and clinician Adam Wolf goes over a tale of breached trust and the consequences to the therapeutic alliance. It happens to the best of us. If it's happened to you, when you were sure you obtained informed consent, leave a comment on social media or leave one below! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website...
Untold Physio Stories 159 - One and Done or Unexpected Wins 15.06.2020 11:45
On Untold Physio Stories we don't talk about wins very often, which is why we often refer to our podcast as Physio Fails. In this episode Andrew talks about an expected one visit win. The patient's general attitude, frustration, and profession made it less of a straightforward case than it was. We can all be surprised on visit two, and in this case it was a good surprise! Untold Physio Stories is...
Untold Physio Stories 158 - How Do You Diagnose a DVT? 08.06.2020 9:59
In this episode we're joined again by Dr. Alex Kirbach. He recounts some cases were he was able to diagnose a DVT with the help of a mobile app. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integrations - find out more at https://edgehealthand...
Untold Physio Stories 157 - How Can a PT Diagnose This? 02.06.2020 13:10
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Alex Kirbach who recounts a case where a cervical patient just didn't feel like a normal musculoskeletal presentation. The patient was very grateful for his referral for further testing, but his specialists were baffled that a PT was able to differentially diagnose something they missed! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we...
Untold Physio Stories 156 - Words of Advice with Dr. Dave Tilley 27.05.2020 21:11
Get ready for a powerful origin story with Dr. Dave Tilley of Shift Movement Science . Dave, one of Erson's original group of online mentees has since gone on to be one of the major voices in rehab and gymnastics social media, as well as being the first outside PT hire at Champion PT and Sports Performance in Boston. What lead up to his success? Was it only hard work? Or too much hard work? After...
Untold Physio Stories 155 - A Surprising Way to Recover From Low Back Pain 18.05.2020 12:12
In this episode, Andrew talks about a recent and ongoing episode of low back pain. He ends up discovering a solution that very few of us as PTs and movement/rehab professionals would prescribe in such a dosage. Have you ever prescribed something similar? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a refe...
UPS 154 - The Balance of Patient Wants and Needs 12.05.2020 17:08
In this episode, Andrew talks about a recent patient that wanted a specific treatment she probably didn't need. How do you balance what a patient wants versus what they need? How did any of those instances where you didn't give in go for you? Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generat...
Untold Physio Stories 153 - Changing Behavior and Habits 28.04.2020 11:51
In this episode, Erson is joined by his padawan, Dr. Brett Scott of Barbell Therapy and Performance. Brett goes over an interesting case where the solution was discovered by his patient accidentally. Sometimes triggers are habits you wouldn't think of asking about. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it in...
Untold Physio Stories 152 - Finding Your Niche 13.04.2020 16:36
Recently, on social media, we asked for some positive or uplifting stories for the 2020 Coronavirus Lockdown. Join us as Dr. Michael Sardo talks about finding his niche and building his brand. Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it into a referral generating machine and do full G Suite and Telehealth integ...
Untold Physio Stories 151 - Have I Failed My Patient? 27.03.2020 22:23
Erson reaches out to a PT colleague and former Telehealth patient, Dr. Jon Diamond. It was a case that Erson widely considered a failure. Both Jon and Erson talk about what lead to the condition, the decision for surgery, and takeaways from cases you "can't help." Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO optimization, turn it int...
Untold Physio Stories 150 - I Got This 16.03.2020 15:38
In this episode, guest star Dr. Leon Knight, better known on instagram as The Performance Doc tells a story from his early days as a PT. When you were a new grad, did you think after a few months you pretty much had this PT thing down pat? Leon sure did. Listen to see how wrong he was! Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by EDGE Health and Tech Solutions - we level up your website with full SEO opt...
Untold Physio Stories 149 - Bias or Experience? 28.02.2020 7:51
Erson recounts a recent case where he let his biases dictate the treatment plan. Only after getting "called out" by the patient - who asked - why haven't you treated this as if it was a specific type of case, did he change the treatment plan and the patient got immediate improvement. When your Pattern Recognition leads to good outcomes, it's Experience, when it leads to less than desirable outcome...
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