PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

• How a Radio DJ Became the Voice of Physical Therapy

  ???? Throwback episode! This conversation with Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT was originally recorded in 2022, and we’re bringing it back as part of our 10-year anniversary celebration of the Everything PT Podcast.In this classic interview, Jimmy — the creator and host of PT Pintcast — takes us behind the scenes of his unique path from radio DJ to physical therapist, and how he used communication, content, and a pint of beer to create one of the most influential brands in physical therapy.???? What you’ll learn:How Jimmy transitioned from rock radio to PT schoolThe origin story of PT PintcastWhy communication matters more than credentials in PTHow podcasting can grow your career, clinic, or impactWhat to do with imposter syndrome (hint: keep going)

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• Booked Solid, Broke Anyway: Why Your PT Clinic Needs Leverage

  In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, the team gets into the weeds of modern clinic operations — from pricing dilemmas and payer limitations to creative ways to scale without hiring. Topics range from Medicare regulations and concierge models to hilarious but real tactics like dry needling for dogs and influencer-style job posts.Topics include:The truth behind “booked but broke” clinicsGrowing revenue with leverage (not headcount)What PTs need to understand about their contract with insuranceHow to ethically add premium services in a Medicare modelMemberships, marketing hacks, and maximizing each patient hourParody, content creation, and why your funniest idea might be your best adFeatured Segments:Mailbag: “Why am I busy but still broke?”“Martha” and Medicare: The ethics of add-on feesMarketing that doesn’t feel like marketingCreative ways PTs are monetizing beyond the clinicMentioned in this episode:Dry Needling for Dogs™ (it’s fake… or is it?)RTM, telehealth, and weekend visit pricingLinkedIn as a job-market weaponChronic Pain Candles (yes, again)

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• Treating the Complex, the Undiagnosed, and the Misunderstood in PT

  Pelvic health physical therapist Faith Stokes brings the ???? in this candid conversation on treating the misunderstood — from Hard Flaccid Syndrome to trauma-informed care. She shares her unique journey from reptile medicine to healthcare, her CSM 2025 talk, and how she handles the hard cases with heart and humility.In this episode:Her journey from snake handler to pelvic health PTWhat PTs need to understand about Hard Flaccid SyndromeWhy mentorship isn’t always formalClinical reasoning when you don’t have all the answersUsing compassion when the textbooks failHow to grow as a communicator, even when you miss the markFeatured at CSM 2025: ???? “It’s Not That Hard: Clinical Reasoning in the Management of Hard Flaccid Syndrome”

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• Treating Parkinson’s Without a Cert: What Every Outpatient PT Needs to Know

  Guest: Phil McKelvy, DPTTopics: Parkinson’s care without neuro certs, RTM implementation, digital health, and balancing clinical work with creative PT projects.What you’ll learn:Why intensity matters more than certifications in Parkinson’s careFree tools to treat movement disorders without overwhelming your practiceThe truth about RTM: what it is, how to do it, and why it’s here to stayHow to think differently about burnout, energy, and filling your cup in PTWhy APTA isn’t just about CEUs — it’s about connectionResources Mentioned:Rogue Physical Therapy YouTubePower for Parkinson’sMatt Jurek on RTMPrompt EMR, Orva HealthOne More Wave - Adaptive Surf TherapyPhil’s Contact:[email protected]: Philip McKelveyInstagram: @philmckelvey.dpt

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• How to Make Physical Therapy Irresistible Again

  This episode dives into the collision of physical therapy, content strategy, and the booming wellness economy. Jimmy and Dave discuss:Why most PT associations are too slow to actHow red light therapy, cold plunges, and saunas are shifting public perceptionWhat PT clinics can learn from gyms, influencers, and high-ticket brandsThe 3-circle model for non-dues revenue and media expansionWhy cash-based clinics win the speed gameHow Gen Z is shaping the new “maximalist” health economy???? Resources Mentioned:Dave Kittle’s PracticeMcKinsey Future of Wellness ReportPT Pintcast YouTube Channel???? Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show.

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