What happens when you mix decades of movement science, deep mentorship, and a passion for solving complex MSK problems? You get Lee Marinko — one of the most beloved educators and mentors in OMPT.

Lee has been teaching in the Boston University DPT program for more than 20 years, serves as Chair of the AAOMPT Program Director SIG, and launched the BU OMPT Fellowship in 2014 with one goal: “We can do better than that.”

In this conversation, Lee shares her philosophy on mentorship, the joy of Ah ha moments, how to keep clinical problem-solving fun, and what young professionals really need from their teachers and clinical leaders.

In this episode, we explore:

???? Why movement science is the foundation for great OMPT

???? Lee’s favorite teaching moments — and what they reveal

???? How to guide learners through complex cases

???? Mentorship tips for faculty, fellows, and CI’s

???? The origin story of the BU Fellowship

???? Why curiosity beats certainty in clinical reasoning

???? The mindset that makes clinicians grow faster

???? How to “do better” for people with MSK pain

If you teach, mentor, or simply want to think better as a clinician — do not miss this one.

Why do patients with hip dysplasia go years without a diagnosis?

In this episode, physical therapist and researcher Dr. Libby Bergman explains why hip dysplasia in young adults is frequently overlooked—and what clinicians can do to catch it earlier.

Her research explores whether simple clinical tests physical therapists already use—range of motion, strength testing, and hypermobility measures—might help identify hidden hip instability.

The findings could help clinicians recognize hip dysplasia sooner and potentially prevent years of unexplained pain and delayed treatment.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Why hip dysplasia is commonly missed

• Early clinical signs physical therapists should watch for

• Why athletes like dancers and swimmers may be at higher risk

• New research linking range of motion and adductor strength to dysplasia

• Why patients often wait 5–7 years for the correct diagnosis

What should a clinician do when they discover an ethical breach in the clinic?

In this episode, members of the AAOMPT Ethics Committee walk through a realistic clinical scenario involving a physical therapy fellow who discovers a physical therapist assistant performing manipulation techniques outside their scope of practice.

When the fellow raises the concern with the clinical director, the issue is dismissed—creating tension, professional risk, and uncertainty for a student observing the situation.

This conversation explores the ethical principles that guide clinical decision-making and the leadership responsibilities that often come with fellowship training.

The panel discusses how clinicians can navigate difficult ethical situations while protecting patients, maintaining professional integrity, and supporting colleagues.

• Ethical responsibilities of physical therapy fellows

• Scope of practice considerations for PTAs

• Patient expectations vs professional standards

• The role of accountability and integrity in clinical practice

• Leadership development through fellowship training

• How students and clinicians can report ethical concerns

• Why ethical issues in healthcare are often underreported