Captivate Podcasts

In this episode of the ignitephysio podcast, hosts Andrew and Maxi reflect on the topic of self-care and seeking help. They discuss Maxi’s recent health challenges and her experience of being on the receiving end of help and support, and her ongoing commitment to her own self-care. As therapists in the helping profession, it is very […]

In this episode of the ignitephysio podcast, hosts Andrew and Maxi welcome guest Cindy Grand about the emerging area of health coaching for physiotherapists. Cindy works at Alberta Health Services as an Implementation Lead for the Walter C. MacKenzie campus Connect Care team, supporting Allied Health in their implementation of the new health information system set to

In this episode, hosts Andrew and Maxi take a deeper look at the power of touch in the therapeutic relationship. Andrew discussion the impact of reading The Lost Art of Healing: Practicing Compassion in Medicine, and shares some great quotes which examines how touch augments the therapeutic relationship. Some of the key topics discussed include: How

In this episode, hosts Andrew and Maxi discuss the reality of burnout, and the challenge of staying energized, satisfied and motivated with daily clinic work. Following Andrew’s feedback from a nation-wide survey of PT’s, he reflects on the conversations with new grads about their struggles with managing the complexities of treatments, while also managing expectations from

In this episode, hosts Andrew and Maxi are back in the lounge for an ad-lib discussion about the topic of vulnerability and leadership for physiotherapists. Andrew’s conversations with both new and seasoned clinicians has revealed a common sentiment of not wanting to feel “yucky” in patient interactions. This is especially true for clinicians that are new

n this episode, Andrew welcomes back Todd Wolansky, Physiotherapist and a Clinical Lead with Alberta Health Services in Canmore. Todd’s passion for geriatrics led him to recently obtain the designation of Clinical Specialist in Seniors Health with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. You can listen to Todd’s previous podcast interview; Why Seniors Health is the New Sexy. In

In episode 43. hosts Andrew and Maxi further the discussion about patient caseloads, following the recent article on Unpacking the 4 Key Components to a Thriving Caseload. As a guest speaker at the recent Orthopaedic Symposium in Edmonton, Andrew discusses his presentation about different strategies around building a thriving caseload in and out of the clinic. Some of the

In episode 42, hosts Andrew and Maxi discuss some of the findings from Andrew’s recent interviews with over 25 PT’s across Canada for researching his article about growing and managing a clinical caseload. From discussions with clinicians in all stages of their career, ranging from recent grads to seasoned clinic owners, Andrew discovered new insights and fresh

In episode 41, hosts Andrew and Maxi have a lively coffee-lounge conversation about a topic that is often overlooked by clinicians; taking space to acknowledge and celebrate their patients’ progress and success! Some of the key topics discussed include: Why it’s so important to celebrate success with our patients, and how it fosters patient engagement

In episode 40, hosts Andrew and Maxi talked with guest Dave Walton about the important topic of the future of the Physiotherapy profession. Dave is an Associate Professor with the School of Physical Therapy at Western University. He has a PhD in Rehab Science with over 70 scientific publications, and is a passionate advocate for