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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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New PTs on the Block is a physical therapy podcast intended to help student physical therapists and new clinicians side step common pitfalls encountered when starting out as a new PT...on the block. Please contact us with feedback or suggestions for future episodes at newptsontheblock@gmail.com
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New PTs on the Block is a physical therapy podcast intended to help student physical therapists and new clinicians side step common pitfalls encountered when starting out as a new PT...on the block. Please contact us with feedback or suggestions for future episodes at newptsontheblock@gmail.com
In this episode, we talk with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Niklos regarding his role as a strength and conditioning coach, the importance of stress moderation when working with clients, and strategies to bridge the gap between physical therapy and strength and conditioning.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eric Chehab, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, to discuss considerations for ACL repair and the complexity of ACL rehabilitation.
In this episode, Alex, Gino, and Tommaso discuss the history surrounding "good posture" and how outdated social narratives have impacted the current information in academia and healthcare.
Pelvic Health may sound scary and out of many clinicians' comfort zones, and that’s because it is. While very few newly minted PTs commit to this niche, we all can play a role in the management and treatment of this specific group of structures. In this episode, we discuss with expert Elizabeth Marquez, PT, DPT, CAPP-Pelvic the importance of the pelvic floor, as she provides us with different tips and pointers to successfully examine, treat, and educate this population. Start your diaphragmatic breathing because this episode will give you the ins and outs on this anatomical region.…
In this episode, we are interviewed by Levi Renninger, SPT, and the rest of his Doctor of Physical therapy class regarding navigating life as a new grad.
Deciding which type of intervention to use with a patient can be difficult, especially when a patient's pain levels are high and motivation for movement is low. Clinicians often fall victim to utilizing passive modalities first instead of initially prescribing low intensity, modified movements. In today's episode, we discuss the difficulty of navigating these types scenarios, when clinicians should be using passive modalities, and the narratives we should be promoting when doing so. Childs, John D., et al. "Implications of early and guideline adherent physical therapy for low back pain on utilization and costs." BMC health services research 15.1 (2015): 1-10.…
Student loan debt is something most healthcare providers will have upon graduating, with the current total in the United States equaling $1.56 trillion. When compounded with credit card debt, saving for a house, and the cost of living, developing a financial plan can become very stressful. In this episode we are joined by Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO and Founder of FitBUX to discuss options for repaying student loans, when to refinance, and general tips for staying financially stable during unpredictable times. https://www.fitbux.com/ Credit Summit. Student Loan Debt Statistics - Updated December 2020 - Average Debt Amounts. Credit Summit. https://www.mycreditsummit.com/student-loan-debt-statistics/. Published November 29, 2020. Accessed December 7, 2020.…
Heuristics are mental shortcuts used to make quick decisions and/or provide an acceptable solution in complex or difficult situations. While heuristics are very useful in the clinical setting, they can often lead to prescribing sub-optimal interventions and cognitive biases. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Zachary Walston PT, DPT, OCS as he helps us unpack how our individual biases and use of heuristics influence patient interactions and clinical decision making. To learn more about Zach, listen to his podcast, or contact him, please visit his website: https://www.zacharywalston.com/…
To pursue a residency and/or fellowship program post graduation is a decision many new clinicians are often on the fence about. While completing one of these programs turns you into a superior clinician, it requires a lot of time, effort, and money that most are unwilling to sacrifice. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kyle Feldman PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT to discuss the pros and cons of completing a residency/fellowship program and the evolution of his clinical critical thinking skills. For access to mentorship opportunities with Dr. Kyle Feldman, use the link below: https://pursueptnow.com/manual-therapy-membership-login/…
Changing a behavior is hard. Eliciting a behavior change in someone else is even harder. As healthcare providers, we know this all too well, as this is what we attempt to do with our patients every day. If only there was an approach that could provide clinicians with guidance and make this process less difficult... In this episode, we are joined by the extremely intelligent and well-spoken Dr. John Coumbe-Lilley as he explains the Transtheoretical model, the art of motivational interviewing and how it can be used effectively and efficiently during patient interactions.…
Language is a powerful tool that can have profound and lasting effects on a person's attitudes and beliefs. While this has been well established in the literature, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers continue to bombard their patients with nocebic language. In this episode, we are joined by Janet Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP as we discuss the significance of effective communication and the integral role it plays in the success of our patients' rehabilitation. "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." -Rudyard Kipling…
Poor exercise selection and underloading our patients are some of the biggest shortcomings of our profession. In this episode, we discuss how to overcome these challenges, ensure improvements in muscular performance, and our growth with exercise prescription and selection. Lastly, we end our segment with a shoutout to some of our biggest influencers and leaders in the PT profession! Article containing RPE to RIR scale mentioned in this episode (page 28): https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10292/12176/RPERIRVelocityAccepted.pdf?sequence=5 Zourdos, M. C., Klemp, A., Dolan, C., Quiles, J. M., Schau, K. A., Jo, E., ... & Blanco, R. (2016). Novel resistance training–specific rating of perceived exertion scale measuring repetitions in reserve. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 30(1), 267-275.…
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rich Severin discussing general pathophysiology of COVID-19, impact of comorbidities, importance of physical therapy in properly managing patients post ICU stay, and what techniques to use to safely and effectively rehabilitate recovering patients. Please check out his recent paper describing the potential role of respiratory muscle performance in the COVID-19 Pandemic published in the American Journal of Medicine: Severin, R., Arena, R., Lavie, C. J., Bond, S., & Phillips, S. A. (2020). Respiratory Muscle Performance Screening for Infectious Disease Management Following COVID-19: A Highly Pressurized Situation. The American Journal of Medicine . https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(20)30347-8/fulltext?fbclid=IwAR1ySEUVz5-N9XbOMvG40SUzzkP9XDqFoGTsGMypPJr8Due1kwsJuEWZZuE James M Smith, Alan C Lee, Hallie Zeleznik, Jacqueline P Coffey Scott, Arooj Fatima, Dale M Needham, Patricia J Ohtake, Home and Community-Based Physical Therapist Management of Adults With Post–Intensive Care Syndrome, Physical Therapy , , pzaa059, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa059 https://academic.oup.com/ptj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ptj/pzaa059/5818366 PACER Project https://learningcenter.apta.org/student/mycourse.aspx?id=f4b7ebc7-bdbd-4808-814c-c875c8aee805 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7bAfww8lWo&t=24s…
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