Pt Tennessee

In my chat with Dr. Whitney Dee today, we look into the state of foster care in America and, particularly, in Tennessee.

In this conversation with retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ken Bell, we chat about what it takes to be an athlete at any age but, maybe more importantly, we delve into the world of joint replacements and how they don't mean the sedentary lifestyle they used to.

A conversation with tennis star Johannus Monday. We talk about the life of a big time tennis player and how he got to this status (All American, Wimbledon competitor).

This is the first edition of my new podcast. It is an outgrowth of my weekly newspaper column. Like that column, it will cover a variety of topics but new to the set will be regular interviews with interesting and intelligent people.

Dr. Barredo from Tennessee State University and I discuss diversity and effective initiatives that TSU has in place.

Dr. Danny Smith and I chat about his own experiences fighting Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, and about the effects of Covid-19 on schools and sports.

Joining me on this very timely and important podcast are APTA-Tn President Alan Meade and both Estie Harris and Lou Alsobrooks from our lobbying firm, Harris Frazier Government Relations. We discussed the Executive Order issued by Tennessee Governor Lee yesterday that addressed Telehealth and what Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Tennessee can do to be able to continue to provide Telehealth services.

We chat about Dr. Gean's experience in the APTA House of Delegates and about his world!

Dr. Stowers joins us during the first ever virtual House of Delegates to discuss her House experiences, her practice, and a bit about climbing rehab!

Dr. Alan Meade, President of APTA-Tennessee and David Harris, Chief Delegate to the PTA Caucus and Reimbursement Chair for APTA-Tennessee talk about TELEHEALTH

No guests today. Just my own ramblings about life with COVID-19, particularly as they apply to physical therapy practice

An up-to-the-minute update on Legislative action taking place right now in Tennessee.

OK...I just had a TKA. It has been eye-opening and humbling. Listen to my early take on the post-op course (not my usual podcast, for sure).

We have the absolute BEST Executive Director in the country. It was a treat to chat with her and share many of the ways she serves our membership.

Current member of the TPTA Executive Committee Jody Swearingen talks about what it means to be a leader in today's profession.

At the 2019 TPTA Fall Meeting, we hear from Dr. Drew Tucker, President of the Memphis District

We hear from Dr. Matt Grubb about where he is and how he got here.

One of the TPTA Lobbyists shares his thoughts on the role of the lobbyist in the state government.

Dr. June Hanks of UTC's physical therapy program has a profound history of service on a global scale. Hear her story and get to know a true Servant in this podcast.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Danny Smith, a Sports Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, long-time TPTA member, and the creator of the Emergency Response Course.