Join us for this session in the Animal PT Webinar Series, hosted by Sasha Foster, PT, MS, President of the Animal PT SIG (https://sashaafoster.com), with special guests Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw and Dr. Ilana Struble, MA, DVM, CVSMT, CCRT, CVAT (www.awelladjustedpet.com), respected leaders in veterinary orthopedics, sports medicine, and animal rehabilitation.

This conversation gives physical therapists a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how veterinary clinics truly operate and what it takes to successfully integrate into the veterinary care team. The panel discusses real-world collaboration between PTs and veterinarians, diagnostic challenges in animal medicine, and the skills PTs need to build credibility, confidence, and trust in the veterinary ecosystem.

You’ll hear practical insights from experienced clinicians on communication, clinical reasoning, and navigating referrals while keeping the pet’s best interest at the center of care.

What You’ll Learn:

✓ How veterinary clinics function day to day

✓ What veterinarians expect from physical therapists

✓ How to communicate effectively with veterinarians and specialists

✓ Why diagnoses may change and how PTs should respond

✓ Ways to build trust, confidence, and long-term collaboration in animal practice

Target Audience:

Physical therapists, animal physical therapists, veterinary rehabilitation professionals, PT students, animal rehab clinicians, sports medicine PTs, veterinarians, veterinary specialists, animal rehab educators

Join host Kelsy Hill, PT, DPT, OCS, as she sits down with John Morris, PT, DSc, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, to explore what sets high-performing orthopedic physical therapists apart. Learn practical strategies for improving patient outcomes, building stronger therapeutic relationships, and developing critical soft skills that elevate your clinical practice.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

- How to use evidence-based guidelines effectively without feeling protocol-bound

- The importance of mentorship and the clinical ladder in professional growth

- Tips for developing soft skills, communication, and patient-centered care

- Strategies to foster humility, reflection, and comfort with clinical uncertainty

- Differences in approach for cervical vs lumbar spine treatment

Perfect for PTs, residency programs, and clinical educators looking to enhance their practice and support their teams.

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at AOSSM 2025 with Dr. Riley J. Williams — Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and New York Red Bulls.

In this conversation, Dr. Williams discusses the evolution of cartilage repair in high-level athletes, innovations in minimally invasive procedures, and strategies to optimize return-to-play while protecting long-term joint health.

Physical therapists will learn about:

- Surgical options for articular cartilage repair and their long-term outcomes

- How recovery timelines and return-to-play expectations have evolved for elite athletes

- The role of less invasive interventions like subchondroplasty and blood flow restriction

- Early detection and management of wear-and-tear cartilage injuries in high-load sports

- How cumulative training loads and year-round play affect joint health in basketball and other sports

Target Audience:

Orthopedic physical therapists, sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports medicine surgeons, sports performance clinicians, strength and conditioning coaches, rehab directors, PT students, sports science professionals