PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

Why Doing Less Makes Your PT Clinic More Profitable

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode challenges one of the biggest assumptions in physical therapy: that offering more services leads to better outcomes and business growth. ...

Why Insurance PT Models Are Breaking Down

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into one of the biggest shifts happening in physical therapy right now: the gap between what patients need and what insurance allow...

If You Can’t Prove It, Stop Doing It

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapy clinics don’t have a marketing problem—they have a measurement problem.In this episode, Jimmy and Andrea break down why mark...

Communication Skills PTs Need But Don’t Learn

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into one of the biggest frustrations in physical therapy: feeling unheard at work. Rebecca Griffith breaks down how to communicate ...

AI in PT Clinics: What Actually Works

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down how AI is being used inside real physical therapy clinics—not as hype, but as a tool to improve operations.The biggest mist...

Why PT Clinics Are Missing the Biggest Opportunity

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores how AI, business strategy, and human relationships intersect in physical therapy—and what clinic owners should actually do abo...

You’re Not Stuck: Rethinking Your PT Career

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapists think their career path is set the moment they graduate. This episode challenges that idea.Elana Yavetz shares how she transi...

Volume vs Value: The Future of PT Clinics

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of PT Pintcast, we unpack a major shift happening inside the physical therapy profession: the growing divide between high-volume clini...

The 90-Day Content Plan for Clinics

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most clinic marketing isn’t failing because of effort—it’s failing because it’s irrelevant.In this episode, Jimmy and Andrea break down why tr...

Why So Many PT Leaders Feel Like Imposters

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most clinicians are trained to treat patients — not lead teams.So when a physical therapist suddenly becomes a supervisor, director, or clinic leade...

The Real Reason Your Website Isn’t Bringing Patients

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most PT clinic owners assume growth comes from referrals—until those referrals slow down.In this episode, Lex Lancaster breaks down how patients act...

Getting Patient Buy-In When They Don’t Want Help

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most patients don’t want to be in physical therapy—especially in acute care. That creates friction, resistance, and missed opportunities for bette...

4.9 Stars ≠ Good Care: The Problem with Healthcare Metrics (with Larry Benz)

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the problem in healthcare isn’t a lack of data… but the wrong data?In this episode, Larry Benz joins the show to unpack a quiet shift that...

Why PT Burnout Is About Ownership, Not Volume

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into what it actually takes to build a modern physical therapy business — starting with almost nothing and scaling through smart ...

Why Most PTs Overthink Marketing (And Stay Invisible)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle to break down what actually works in physical therapy marketing today.The co...

Why PTs Struggle to Negotiate (And What to Do About It)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapists know they should negotiate—but few feel confident doing it.In this episode, Jimmy McKay and Rebekah Griffith break down why...

Your PT Clinic Isn’t Growing Because You’re Invisible

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most PT clinics still believe growth comes from referrals alone. But patients don’t choose clinics the way they used to.In this episode, Jimmy break...

Why Physical Therapists Are Burnt Out (And What Actually Fixes It)

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy feels harder than ever for many clinicians—burnout, declining reimbursement, and career uncertainty are constant conversations.But ...

The Numbers That Actually Grow a PT Business

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapy clinics are tracking metrics—but not all metrics actually matter.In this episode, Jimmy and Tony break down how KPIs can unint...

The Career Move Most PTs Ignore (And Pay For Later)

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most PTs focus on getting better clinically. The ones who build lasting careers do something different—they get involved.In this episode, Edie Benne...

Why PT Clinics Need Metrics (And Clinicians Should Care)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many clinicians feel tension between patient care and productivity targets. In reality, that tension often exists because clinicians were never taught...

Authenticity Beats Hospital Marketing

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare organizations spend millions on marketing — yet patients often trust a clinician with a phone more than a polished hospital commercial.In...

Why Physical Therapists Chase Credentials Instead of Expertise

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists often feel pressure to collect certifications and letters after their name.But does that actually make better clinicians?In this e...

The Systems That Burn Out Physical Therapists

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapists feel stuck between productivity expectations, documentation requirements, and changing reimbursement models.But what if the p...

What Wendy’s Can Teach Physical Therapists About Growth

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy clinics don’t struggle because they lack skill. They struggle because they lack attention.In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jim...

When EBITDA Becomes the Mission

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you've worked inside a healthcare organization you've probably heard the question:“What's the EBITDA impact?”But what happens when a financial ...

The 7 KPIs Every Physical Therapy Practice Owner Needs to Run a Smarter Clinic

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Private practice physical therapy owners: learn the KPIs that drive clinic growth, PT marketing ROI, and revenue forecasting. This MBA for the DPT les...

Stop Selling. Start Teaching Patients

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapy clinics approach marketing backwards.Instead of teaching and building trust, they try to promote services — and patients can s...

You Don’t Have a Skill Problem. You Have a Leverage Problem.

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapists were taught that clinical excellence leads to career success.But according to Greg Todd, that model no longer works.In this e...

Healthcare Marketing Doesn’t Work—Until You Fix the Experience

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most healthcare marketing does not fail because marketing is useless. It fails because clinics make it hard to trust them, hard to book, and hard to t...

The Legislative Playbook Every PT Should Study

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapists assume healthcare policy is decided somewhere far away.But Utah PTs just proved something different.In this episode, Howard Q...

“Rehab Athletes Like Athletes” (And Prove It With Data)

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

PTs are expected to be the movement experts—yet most movement assessment is still subjective: “knee valgus noted,” “pelvic drop,” “looks b...

Why PT Clinics Must Sell Transformations, Not Visits

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapy clinics market the wrong thing.They promote visits, treatments, and techniques — but patients don’t actually want those thin...

“Discharge Monkey” Isn’t A Job Title

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comment calling hospital PTs “discharge monkeys” kicks off a real conversation about burnout, autonomy, and what the system incentivizes. Rebeka...

One Eeyore Can Kill Everything!

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A real-world clinic-owner problem: a therapist who wants the upside (patients “dropped in their lap”) but won’t do the minimum (timely notes, ac...

Marketing Doesn’t Work (Until Ops Works)

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode theme: If your marketing “isn’t working,” your real bottleneck is usually operations + friction—and tech/ads will only amplify what’...

You’re Either Rowing Or You’re The Anchor

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy can’t survive on “me, me, me” messaging. Dr. Lisa VanHoose breaks down why rehabilitation deserts are growing, why gatekeeping ...

Why Saying Yes to Everyone Is Killing Your Clinic

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If your clinic feels busy but profit isn’t increasing, this episode will hit home.Doug Adams joins Jimmy to break down one of the most uncomfortable...

Positivity Is Slower… But It Wins.

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy VanDevender shares a practical clinic-growth and leadership framework built on a few core ideas: lead with optimism, listen like it’s your jo...

AI Is Already Referring Self-Pay Patients to PT Clinics

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is no longer theoretical for clinic owners.A PT in Ohio just received a 12-visit self-pay package from a patient who found her through AI search.Th...

Stop Running a 1998 Clinic in 2026

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Running a 1998 Clinic in 2026Reimbursement is shrinking. Expenses are rising. And too many PT clinics are still operating like it’s 1998.Albert...

What the 2025 State of Rehab Therapy Report Reveals

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Jannenga has been part of this show since the early days — and she returns with data every clinic owner and staff PT needs to see.The 2025 Sta...

Are PTs Ignoring a Massive Revenue Stream?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are PTs Leaving Money on the Table?In this episode, Jimmy, Tony Maritato, and Dave Kittle dig into something most physical therapists aren’t even co...

Change the Model: Why PT’s Business Model Is Breaking

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy doesn’t have a value problem. It has a positioning problem.In this episode, Jimmy talks with Matthew Pratte about why private outpa...

PTs Aren’t Movement Experts… Yet

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Chanha Hwang, PT, founder of Moviq Health, a clinical biomechanics lab in Las Vegas designed to function like “...

If You Couldn’t Post It… Would You Still Do It?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most PTs Think There’s Only One Career Path. They’re Wrong.Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Tim Reynolds — professor, clinici...

Never Assume. Always Ask. The Advocacy Wake-Up Call for PTs

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy reimbursement has declined for years — while tuition, expectations, and scope continue to expand.Steve Smith joins PT Pintcast live...

This Profession Belongs to All of Us

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does physical therapy look like beyond the U.S. healthcare system?In this episode, Jimmy talks with Sidy Dieye, CEO of World Physiotherapy, about...

How PTs Can Fight Health Inequity Without Leaving the Clinic

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical Therapy Is at a Turning PointRupal Patel joins PT Pintcast live from CSM to discuss why physical therapy is entering its second century — a...

She Refused to Discharge Patients Who Still Needed Help

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance runs out. Patients still need care. Now what?Melanie Brennan built a nonprofit neuro recovery gym to solve exactly that problem.After seeing...

Disasters Don’t Wait — Why PTs Can’t Either

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

PTs Belong in Disaster Response — Here’s How to Step InDisasters don’t discriminate. They impact hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, s...

You Don’t Need More Marketing. You Need More Humanity.

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most physical therapy clinic owners have been told the same story:Spend 5–10% of revenue on marketing.Run Facebook ads.Buy Google traffic.Outspend c...

Top of Scope Isn’t a Job — It’s a Mindset

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency Department PT, Top-of-Scope Mindset & Reigniting Your CareerRecorded live at CSM, Jimmy sits down with Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, to tal...

PT Is Political. Lean In.

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

PT Is Political — And That’s Not OptionalRecorded live at APTA CSM, this conversation tackles one uncomfortable truth: physical therapy operates i...

Grow Without Selling Your Soul: Inside USPH

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewLive from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Nicole O’Neill from U.S. Physical Therapy about what USPH actually is—and why most...

Visibility Is Not Optional Anymore

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Visibility Is Not Optional AnymoreIf you’re a physical therapist or clinic owner relying on reputation alone, you’re already behind.This episode c...

You’re Sitting on $2,000 a Month and Don’t Even Know It

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can social media realistically generate revenue for physical therapists?In this episode, Jimmy talks with Tony Maritato about:Growing from 2,000 to 60...

AI Won’t Save Your Clinic (But This Might)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI Is Not a Silver BulletRecorded live at APTA CSM, Todd Norwood joins the show to talk about AI, digital health, and why physical therapy clinics nee...

Stop Sitting Out. Start Showing Up.

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Live from CSM Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Matt Huey, PT, to talk about what really moves the physical therapy profession forward.The conversation ce...

Proactive Care Is the Future — Will PT Lead or Lag?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Proactive Care Is a Pathway — Not a SloganPT is built for prevention.But most of healthcare still waits until pain shows up.In this episode recorded...

Better Systems, Not Tougher People

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Better Systems, Not Tougher PeopleBurnout in healthcare isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a design problem.Dr. Lisa Flexner joins PT Pintcast live ...

Sorry Karen — Your PT Has Tattoos

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Live from APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy talks with Dr. Jenn Bell about redefining professionalism in physical therapy.They discuss:Where traditional prof...

Advocacy Is Not Optional. It’s Survival.

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Advocacy Isn’t Optional—It’s Your ResponsibilityIn this episode, Jimmy talks with Jim Leahy, longtime lobbyist and association executive serving...

It’s Not the Patient. It’s You.

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live from CSM, this episode features Jake Irwin, PT, DPT — professor, athletics PT, private practice owner, and APTA delegate.The conversat...

You Don’t Need an LLC. You Need a Mentor.

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mastery Before MarketingIn this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy talks with Lewis Lupowitz, sports physical therapist and founder of Longevity Physical T...

The 10,000 Step Lie

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Milica McDowell, DPT — clinic owner, professor, and now AVP of Education at USPH — joins Jimmy live from APTA CSM to make a bold claim:Most PTs ar...

The $10,000 Grant That Became $10 Million

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy research may feel invisible — but it protects reimbursement, strengthens professional credibility, and ensures long-term growth.In ...

Do It Differently or Die: A Wake-Up Call for PT Owners

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do It Differently or Die: A Wake-Up Call for PT OwnersLive from CSM, Jimmy talks with Eric Fernandez from Hyperice about the uncomfortable realities f...

A Decade Under the Influence: Jimmy McKay Gets Interviewed

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Decade Under the InfluenceFaith Stokes takes over the mic at CSM and interviews Jimmy McKay about 10 years of PT Pintcast.This episode covers:Why re...

Stop Being the Nice PT

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Being the “Nice PT”Live from CSM in Anaheim, Eric Bellm joins PT Pintcast to challenge one of the most uncomfortable truths in physical thera...

Circus Is a Sport. Treat It Like One.

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Circus Is Sport — So Why Aren’t We Treating It That Way?Performing artists train like elite athletes — but they’re rarely treated like them in...

OK Boomer, Meet Gen Z: The Future of PT Culture

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At CSM 2026, Jimmy sits down with Devon Morris to discuss generational differences in physical therapy — and why clinic culture may matter more than...

It’s Okay to Be a Generalist

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From CSM 2026 in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Ben Lindaman to discuss one of the biggest identity tensions in physical therapy:Generalist vs. Special...

“We Read the Receipts.” The Truth About PT Student Debt

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded LIVE from CSM 2026 in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Ami Faria from the APTA Board of Directors to discuss:The honest conversation happening a...

If the Brain Can Change, Pain Can Change | Dr. Rachel Zoffness

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr. Rachel Zoffness – Pain Psychologist | UCSF + Stanford Faculty | Author of Tell Me Where It HurtsTopic: Revolutionizing Pain Education and...

The PT Future Is Full Stack: What That Means for You

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapy isn’t just about movement anymore — it’s about models, messaging, and mindset. In this episode, Jimmy interviews Ryan Sharkey a...

“It’s Not About the CEUs” — The Truth About CSM and APTA

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many PTs expect APTA membership to deliver immediate, visible ROI — discounts, perks, and fast results. In this conversation, Rebekah Griffith expla...

How to Mentor New Physical Therapists

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build confident pediatric PTs and decode complex diagnoses like dyspraxia or EDS?Cheri Woodson has spent 45+ years treating children, educa...

The $100,000 Booth Problem: Why Conference Marketing Is Failing PT

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most PT marketing fails because it chases moments instead of relationships.In this episode, Jimmy McKay breaks down:Why conference booths don’t crea...

The Invisible Wound: Moral Injury in Physical Therapy

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

COVID changed everything — and for many PTs, it left emotional wounds that haven't healed. Kristin Walls and Lisa Kohler join us to unpack “moral ...

You're Already a Leader: How PTs Can Step Up Without a Title

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if leadership in physical therapy wasn’t about titles — but about how you show up? In this episode, three powerhouse PTs share how they stepp...

How Peer Review Actually Works (And Why You Should Care)

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

????️ GUESTS:Dawn Magnusson & Rachel Prusynski – PTJ Editorial Team???? EPISODE SUMMARY:Is peer review really that scary? This special CSM ...

How Physical Therapists Can Support Patients on Immunotherapy

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the immune system turns into a weapon against cancer — and PTs aren’t sure what to expect?Join Jimmy McKay as he interviews thre...

What’s the ‘Dill’ with Pickleball? PTs Talk Injury Trends & Opportunity

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — especially with older adults. But with its explosive popularity comes a wave of injuries. PTs D...

Routine vs Commitment: Rob Panariello on Building a Career That Lasts

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Panariello has done it all — from strength coach at St. John's to Director of Health & Performance for the Carolina Panthers, to co-founding...

The Most Powerful PT TED-Style Talks You’ll Hear This Year (CSM 2026 Preview)

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from the storytellers behind LAMP’s TED-style leadership session at CSM 2026. These PTs aren’t just talking about leadership—they’re livi...

Stop Telling. Start Showing. The YouTube Strategy Healthcare Is Afraid to Try

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare has this adorable belief…“If we just explain our value clearly enough, people will understand.”No.The internet doesn’t reward expla...

Your PT Eval Is Already a Viral Video

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this PT Breakfast Club livestream, Jimmy McKay sits down with Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato to unpack what’s actually working for clinic owners a...

From Imposter Syndrome to Impact: PTs Leading Beyond the Clinic

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when physical therapists decide the clinic isn’t the finish line — it’s the starting point? In this roundtable discussion, Lindsay,...

Is PT Education Broken? A Candid Talk with Benz, Flynn & Childs

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Benz, John Childs, and Tim Flynn join Jimmy to tackle some of the most urgent—and uncomfortable—questions in physical therapy. Are we educat...

Gamify PT: Can Clinics Compete Like CrossFit?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Physical therapists are short on time, long on complaints, and totally missing the point: we're in an attention economy. In this episode, Jimmy and th...

Most PTs Are Failing Runners — Here’s How to Fix It

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will challenge how you think about rehab, performance, and your role as a PT.Vikash Sharma — founder of Perfect Stride Physical Therapy...

Your Clinic’s Marketing Is Broken. Here’s Why.

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most clinics say they need "more marketing."But what they actually need is a plan that works.Andrea Cheney is a healthcare strategist who’s spent 20...

Burnout, Bias & Building Better PT Culture

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lisa Flexner — educator, leader, and founder of Flex Health Consulting. Catch her at CSM 2026 delivering three sessions on workplace culture, su...

Scott Chesney: From Paralysis to Purpose, and the Fire That Changed Everything

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Chesney’s life changed forever at 15 when a spinal stroke left him paralyzed. But that was only the beginning of his journey. In this inspirin...

Proprioception Isn’t Optional

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Top 10 Pro Athlete → Neuroscientist → Startup FounderDr. Jo Shattuck’s journey is wild: from cleaning carpets while living in a camper…...

Tech-Enabled Rehab: Scaling Quality PT Access with Ryan Eder

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Title: Ryan Eder: Virtual PT With Real OutcomesGuest: Ryan Eder, Founder – Laina HealthWhat You’ll Learn:Why healthcare leaders care about...

What PTs Are Really Talking About: Burnout, AI, and Getting Paid

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of PT Pintcast brings together the crew behind the PT Breakfast Club — Tony Maritato, Dave Kittle, and Jimmy McKay — for an unfiltere...

AI in PT: Why Clinicians Must Adapt or Get Left Behind

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with CJ Morrow—licensed PT and health tech leader—to explore the evolving role of AI in rehab. From demystifying ...

Burnout, Boundaries & Better Clinics

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into healthcare leadership, clinician burnout, and what actually creates thriving clinical cultures. Jimmy sits down with Hollie Cu...