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LIVE from Combined Sections Meeting, the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast covers the professional dialogue that happens outside the conference halls driving the physical therapy profession forward. This episode features the thoughts from the following influential figures in physical therapy: Lisa Maczura, Rachel Jermann, Todd Davenport, Mike Eisenhart, Dee Kornetti, Karen Litzy, Jerry Durham, and Sean Hagey!

In this episode, we discuss:

-The importance of engaging patients at national conferences

-Why students should seek out more networking opportunities

-Humanizing patients to move the profession forward

-The importance of building self-efficacy in patients

-The need for stronger advocacy in physical therapy

-Validating the patient\\u2019s pain experience

-Engaging in professional dialogue and debate

-And so much more!

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Lisa believes that patient engagement needs to be integrated into national conferences. She states, \\u201cWe need to create a safe zone, not just for the PTs, but for the patients to tell their stories, to feel validated.\\u201d

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Professional development needs to take place outside of the classroom by engaging in professional dialogue. From Rachel\\u2019s experience, she shares, \\u201cThe failing that we see right now in education is you teach your students to treat patients, you may not teach them to interact in their profession.\\u201d

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Physical therapists should be taking more ownership of the impact we make on society with public health advocacy. Todd states, \\u201cIf we see the people who seek our care as people, our profession moves forward.\\u201d

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Physical therapy needs to be at the forefront of transforming society by building self-efficacy in patients and encouraging movement. Mike stresses, \\u201cWe have the ability to change the trajectory of someone\\u2019s life.\\u201d

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Home health physical therapy catches a glimpse into the impact we make on the quality of life of our patients. Dee fears the profession can often,\\u201dget stuck with an inability to define our own value.\\u201d

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Developing interpersonal skills and using reflective questioning can make a bigger impact than any manual technique for chronic pain patients. For chronic pain management, Karen believes our role is \\u201cTo be able to reassure, to be able to validate that you\\u2019re pain is real. I understand, now what can we do about it?\\u201d

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Engaging in professional debate on controversial topics is for the ultimate benefit of our patients. Jerry proposes, \\u201cThink about what you can gain from a conversation with someone you disagree with.\\u201d

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Sean challenges physical therapists to promote the profession on larger platforms. He feels you should, \\u201cBe a part of something bigger than yourself. It\\u2019s the most rewarding thing I\\u2019ve ever done, I\\u2019d encourage you to do the same.\\u201d

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For more information on the guests featured on this show:

Lisa Maczura Twitter

Rachel Jermann Twitter

Todd Davenport Twitter

Mike Eisenhart Twitter

Dee Kornetti Twitter

Karen Litzy Twitter

Jerry Durham Twitter

Sean Hagey Twitter

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Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!

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Xo Karen

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