Dr.  Ryan McConnell monologue addressing his path to academia. He discusses some of the questions that are common to the academic journey. Ryan pulls some material that he wrestles with every year as well as the themes that patrol all educators' minds. 

Taylor is a clinician with board certifications in both Sports and Orthopedics, based in Knoxville, TN. In addition to being a full time clinic director, he is also a faculty member for Upstream Rehabilitation’s SCS residency program, and is the primary therapist for Knoxville’s local minor league hockey team, the Knoxville Ice Bears.  He has previously worked with USA-Weightlifting as a member of their medical team. He is in his fifth year of practice after graduating from University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2016.

tcomford@benchmarkpt.com
IG: @southern_sports_physio @upstreamrehabilitationinstitute

Dr. Grace Mollohan discusses some of the common uses for dry needling as well as many of the misconceptions surrounding dry needling. She also notes several areas where research has tremendous potential or is lagging. Dr. Mollohan is currently the Director of Orthopaedic Residency as well as a course instructor for Upstream Rehab Institute.  She has been a practicing physical therapist in Atlanta, GA since 2011 when she obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University.   Dr. Mollohan completed Orthopaedic Residency with Evidence in Motion in 2013 and completed OMPT Fellowship training with BenchMark Rehab Institute in 2018.  She has achieved board certification in orthopaedics (OCS), and is recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.  Dr. Mollohan is a clinical instructor and serves as a mentor to new graduate physical therapists, orthopedic residents and fellows-in-training.  She is also adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Emory University.  Dr. Mollohan remains active in ongoing research and continues to present at both state and national level conferences.

Contact Grace on IG @virginiagrace17

Today we have a conversation about all things digital learning from microphones, resolution, presentation medium and faculty relationships. We explore these opinions through the vantage of DPT student Marissa Arnerich and Seth Hawks. 

Mark Powers is a physical therapist for BenchMark Physical Therapy in Savannah, GA. He graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University (now Georgia Southern) in 2011 and went on to do a residency through Promotion Training University and fellowship through Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy. In addition to treating he is primary faculty for Upstream Rehab Institute’s fellowship program and provides local mentorship to orthopedic residents and new grads. His clinical interests include using strength training and other “non typical PT treatments” to help patients find their “cool things” as well as utilizing pain science to create an atmosphere that promotes resilience and hope. 

Instagram @spillingtheDPTea and @mpowersdpt 

In this episode we look to a different setting with a clinician manager that has worked in both outpatient, home health and skilled nursing facilities. We explore the opportunities and compare and contrast to other settings while discussing real life challenges to our jobs as excellent healthcare providers. 

 Dr. Spoonemore walks us through what it is like working in the United States Public Health Service and how he got there from physical therapy school. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and completing a terminal degree through Bellin College.