Physical therapy isn’t just about movement anymore — it’s about models, messaging, and mindset. In this episode, Jimmy interviews Ryan Sharkey and Jonathan Ide-Don, co-founders of Full Stack Healthcare, a platform and newsletter helping clinicians think beyond fee-for-service. They break down the differences between RTM and telehealth, how asynchronous care…
How do you build confident pediatric PTs and decode complex diagnoses like dyspraxia or EDS? Cheri Woodson has spent 45+ years treating children, educating families, and mentoring therapists. In this episode, she shares how physical therapists can better support kids with executive function and motor planning challenges — even without…
Many PTs expect APTA membership to deliver immediate, visible ROI — discounts, perks, and fast results. In this conversation, Rebekah Griffith explains why that mindset misses the real value of professional advocacy. This episode covers: • Why advocacy work happens whether you’re paying attention or not • The “sprinkles vs…
How do you build confident pediatric PTs and decode complex diagnoses like dyspraxia or EDS? Cheri Woodson has spent 45+ years treating children, educating families, and mentoring therapists. In this episode, she shares how physical therapists can better support kids with executive function and motor planning challenges — even without…
Most physical therapists misunderstand what the APTA actually does — and that misunderstanding fuels frustration, burnout, and disengagement. In this episode, Rebekah Griffith joins Jimmy McKay to break down the real value of APTA membership, why advocacy work is invisible by design, and how PTs should approach CSM to actually…
Most physical therapy clinics don’t have a marketing problem — they have an attention problem. In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay breaks down why expensive conference booths, trendy social posts, and episodic marketing fail to build trust — and what clinic owners, healthcare leaders, and PT entrepreneurs should…
We compare underrated physical therapy specialties to Winter Olympic sports. We talk about hand therapists as curling—where millimeters and pressure create massive consequences. We discuss cardiopulmonary PTs as speed skating, emphasizing rhythm, efficiency, and vital energy management. We explore running PTs as Nordic combined, focusing on power, mechanics, and maintaining…
We discuss how to build familiarity and trust on social media without relying on viral moments. We break down a four-step strategy: pick one platform, day, and format for a recurring slot; stop posting services and instead share human moments, clinic insights, and patient education; commit to consistent posting frequency…
Discover the truth behind why healthcare marketing often falls short of its goals. In this video, we'll explore the common pitfalls of healthcare marketing and why building familiarity over time is key to success, particularly in the physical therapy industry. By understanding the importance of establishing a strong reputation and…
Most PT marketing fails because it chases moments instead of relationships. In this episode, Jimmy McKay breaks down: • Why conference booths don’t create trust • How familiarity actually drives hiring and patient decisions • Why copying trends kills credibility • The difference between storytelling and telling stories • Why…
Private practice physical therapy, healthcare leadership, and clinic growth all require one thing PTs already have: leadership skills. The problem? Most physical therapists were never trained to recognize them. At CSM 2026, three physical therapists from radically different career paths—Army PT leadership, pediatric clinical leadership, and Silicon Valley health tech—make…
COVID changed everything — and for many PTs, it left emotional wounds that haven't healed. Kristin Walls and Lisa Kohler join us to unpack “moral injury” — how it’s different from burnout, how it showed up in outpatient and acute care settings, and why it matters for the future of…
What if leadership in physical therapy wasn’t about titles — but about how you show up? In this episode, three powerhouse PTs share how they stepped up in their careers — not by chasing roles, but by owning their value, raising their hand, and realizing that leadership is a behavior,…
🎓 Think peer review is just red ink and rejection? Think again. In this special CSM 2026 preview, we sit down with Dawn Magnusson and Rachel Prusynski — part of the editorial team behind PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal — to break down the peer review process and show…
Discover the hidden pitfalls of selling on LinkedIn and how to avoid the pitch trap that's costing you trust and credibility. In this video, we'll explore the common mistakes people make when trying to sell on LinkedIn, and provide you with valuable insights on how to build trust and establish…
Dawn Magnusson & Rachel Prusynski – PTJ Editorial Team EPISODE SUMMARY: Is peer review really that scary? This special CSM 2026 preview pulls back the curtain on academic publishing with two editors from PTJ. Whether you're a clinician, student, or early-career researcher, you'll learn how to start writing, reviewing, and…
🧬 Immunotherapy is changing cancer care — but are PTs ready to meet the moment? In this episode of PT Pintcast, host Jimmy McKay talks with oncology PT leaders Scott Capozza, Amanda Giarratano, and Stephen Wechsler about how physical therapists can play a vital role in improving outcomes for cancer…
