Pushing Pediatrics

Season 5: Wrap Up with PCS Advantage

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the final episode of the 5th season of the Pushing Pediatrics podcast! Sheila and Sara are welcoming guests Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS and H...

Season 5: Pain 2

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our discussion on pain with Dylan Gawinski Stern, PT, DPT, PCS. In this second half, Dylan will be going into more...

Season 5: Pain 1

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another incredible guest is on the Pushing Pediatrics Podcast this week! Dylan Gawinski Stern, PT, DPT, PCS joins the show to discuss pain, most speci...

Season 5: Trauma 2

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SAFETY LISTENER NOTE:This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the con...

Season 5: Trauma 1

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SAFETY LISTENER NOTE:This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the con...

Season 5: Mike Studer Part 3

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining us for our final installment with Mike Studer. Today we will be wrapping things up and making connections from the concepts found i...

Season 5: Mike Studer Part 2

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for part 2 of our discussion with Mike Studer where we will be diving even further into the concepts of learning and neuroplasticity and ...

Season 5: Mike Studer Part 1

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week kicks off a very special three-part conversation with our friend and returning guest Mike Studer. Over the next three episodes, we will be d...

Season 5: Pelvic Floor

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Pushing Pediatrics! We have another guest episode this week to bring you knowledge on a topic that has been widely gaining popularity ...

Season 5: Scoliosis

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining us today at the Pushing Pediatrics podcast! Sara is solo today to share some valuable additional clinical insight about Scoliosis. ...

Season 5: AAC Part 2

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to part two of our discussion with CCC-SLPs Marissa Peters and Maggie Muzio about Augmentative and Alternative Communication. As we conti...

Season 5: AAC Part 1

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Pushing Pediatrics experts Marissa Peters and Maggie Muzio, Certified Speech Language Pathologists, are here to cover Augmentative and Al...

Season 5: Special Guest Episode and Article Review: F-words for GMFCS IV and V Children

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are honored to be hosting two of the authors, Carol de Campos and Ginny Paleg, of the 2023 article titled “F-words and early intervention ingredi...

Season 5: Activity-Focused Interventions and Motor Learning

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are diving into the 2004 article by Joanne Valvano, “Activity-focused motor interventions for children with neurological conditions”. Whi...

Season 5: Stats without Fear!

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know that research and statistics may seem intimidating sometimes, which is why we are tackling this topic together! Understanding statistics is no...

Season 5: Journal Club: Virtual Reality in Pediatric Rehab + How to Spot Strong Research

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first Journal Club of Season 5! We are diving into a really interesting article for today’s episode. While new, from 2025, we felt it...

Season 5: Evidence-Based PT Management for 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you listened to last week’s episode, we talked about our grouping strategy for genetic syndromes that you’ll need to know for the PCS exam. We ...

​​Season 5: Making Sense of Genetic Syndromes: Clusters, Clinical Pearls, and PCS Prep

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Pushing Pediatrics is a reference guide to understanding common genetic syndromes you’ll likely see in practice. Instead of mem...

Season 5 Kickoff: How to Use the DSP to Anchor Your PCS Prep

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Pushing Pediatrics - your favorite study supplementation for the PCS exam! We have had 4 successful seasons thanks to you all, our lis...

Season 4: Case Studies

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know it’s getting close to crunch time, which is why we will be going over a couple of case studies today to further help you prepare to take the...

Season 4: Equipment

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sheila and Sara will be going over the equipment available and used for our pediatric patients. This episode will be more general, covering ...

Season 4: Orthotics

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Pushing Pediatrics! Today we will be going over the use of orthotics in the pediatric population. While we have discussed orthotics at...

Season 4: Review of Current Trends in Pediatric PT Practice for Children with Down Syndrome

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have another article review to bring to you on today’s episode! As there is yet to be a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for this patient popula...

Season 4: Review - Evaluating Serial Casting and AFOs for Toe Walking in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining today for another episode of Pushing Pediatrics. Today Sara and Sheila will be reviewing an article you can find below in the show ...

Season 4: Review of Functional Classification of Myelomeningocele

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sheila and Sara are back from holiday break with a new episode! Today we will be breaking down the different classifications of Myelomeningocele from ...

Season 4: Mastering Pediatric Outcome Measures

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we are welcoming back a familiar face, Helen Carey, PT, DHSc, PCS, assistant professor at South College in Knoxville, TN. Before ...

Season 4: Hypothesis-Oriented Pediatric Focused Algorithm

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have the pleasure of welcoming Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, PCS back to the podcast this week! She previously was on to discuss her process of taking th...

Season 4: Trauma Informed Care Part 2

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SAFETY LISTENER NOTE: This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the co...

Season 4: Trauma Informed Care

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SAFETY LISTENER NOTE: This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the co...

Season 4: Journal Club

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Powers, DPT, splits her time between the classroom and the clinic. She teaches in the DPT program at St Ambrose University and has 15 years of e...

Season 4: Complex Care

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolette “Niki” Standera PT, DPT, is back on the podcast to finish our two part conversation about Oncology and Complex Care. Niki works in the a...

Season 4: Oncology

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest today is Niki Standera PT, DPT who works in the acute care hospital setting in upstate New York. While having worked with the adult ...

Season 4: Pathological Gait Interview - Part 2

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS, is on the show again for this two part discussion on pathological gait with Sara and Sheila. Jessica is one of the co-cre...

Season 4: Pathological Gait Interview - Part 1

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS, is back on the show for this two part discussion on pathological gait with Sara and Sheila. Jessica is one of the co-crea...

Season 4: Concussion - Mike Studer Part 2

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is part 2 of our conversation with Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST on concussion. If you haven’t listened to part 1 in...

Season 4: Pushing Pediatrics Guide to the MOSC

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special free Friday episode where we delve into the details of the MOSC process! Sheila and Sara recently completed their first cycle, a...

Season 4: Concussion - Mike Studer

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week with special guest Mike Studer, DPT, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPT to discuss concussion. Mike has been a physic...

Season 4: Evidenced-Based Learning Strategies for the PCS Exam!

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila as she introduces some evidenced-based learning strategies to help you in your preparation! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the...

Season 4: Resource Update!

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone for the first episode of season 4! We’ve gone through a lot of resources over the course of the last 3 seasons, so today we th...

Season 3: Transition to Adulthood and Assistive Technology

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they transition to adulthood and assistive technology. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts,...

Season 3: The NICU with special guest Emily Knell Spaeth, PT, DPT, IBCLC, LMT, NTMTC, CNT, RPYT

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and special guest this week Emily Knell Spaeth, PT, DPT, IBCLC, LMT, NTMTC, CNT, RPYT as they cover all things related to the NICU. Dr. Em...

Season 3: Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma and Congenital Heart Defects

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover cystic fibrosis, asthma and congenital heart defects. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation wi...

Season 3: The Educational Environment and School-Based physical therapy with Emily Gaylord, PT, DPT, PCS

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and special guest Emily Gaylord, PT, DPT, PCS this week as they cover all things related to school-based physical therapy. Emily has spent...

Season 3: Autism

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Autism. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbe...

Season 3: Traumatic Brain Injury and Myelodysplasia

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover traumatic Brain Injury and Myelodysplasia (spina bifida). Make sure you are supplementing our conversatio...

Season 3: Early Intervention with special guest Marissa Slate PT, DPT, PCS

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila this week, with special guest Marissa Slate, PT, DPT, PCS, as they dive into the world of early intervention. Get ready for a jam-packed e...

Season 3: Brachial Plexus and Spinal Cord Injuries

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila this week as she covers brachial plexus injury and spinal cord injury. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, table...

Season 3: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Intellectual Disabilities

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Intellectual Disabilities. They also touch on some genetic ...

Season 3: Sports Injuries and Pediatric Cancer

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover sports injuries and pediatric cancer. This is a longer episode with some repetition from orthopedic condi...

Season 3: Limb Deficiencies and Amputations and Orthopedic Conditions

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover limb deficiencies and amputations as well as orthopedic conditions. This is a longer episode with a lot o...

Special Friday Episode: Practice test question with PCS Advantage!

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara, along with Helen Carey, PT, DHSc, PCS, and Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS as we come together to dissect a case-style question from...

Season 3: Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Neuromuscular Diseases (with a primary focus on DMD)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Neuromuscular Diseases (with a primary focus on DMD). We also touch on Becker...

Season 3: Torticollis, Cranial Deformity and Arthrogryposis

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boo! This week join Sheila and Sara as they cover torticollis, cranial deformity and arthrogryposis. They start off this episode with torticollis and ...

Season 3: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Spinal Conditions

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and spinal conditions. Affiliate Codes: ----------------------------...

Season 3: Physical Fitness and Gait (with special guest Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS and gait lab expert)

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they first dive into the world of physical fitness in childhood. They are then joined by the incredible Jessica Lewi...

Season 3: Motor Learning and Musculoskeletal Development in Pediatric Rehabilitation

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they explore the principles of motor learning and how they apply to pediatric rehabilitation. They discuss the impor...

Season 3: Measuring Success: Exploring Outcome Measures and Motor Development in Pediatric Physical Therapy

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Pushing Pediatrics," Sheila and Sara explore the critical role of standardized outcome measures in pediatric physical th...

Season 3: Exploring the Foundations of Pediatric Physical Therapy Healthcare: Evidence-Based Decision Making, Social Determinants, and Equitable Care

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode of "Pushing Pediatrics," hosts Sheila and Sara delve into a wide range of crucial topics that form the bedrock ...

PCS Advantage Giveaway!

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attention all pediatric physical therapy professionals preparing for the 2024 exam cycle! We have an exciting collaboration between Pushing Pediatrics...

Season 3 - Navigating the Road to Success: Exploring the Journey of Pediatric Clinical Specialization with Cameron Brown, PT, DPT

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Sheila and Sara in this captivating episode as they delve into the remarkable journey of Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, a Board Certified Pediatri...

Season 3 - Preparing for the Specialist Certification Examination: A Comprehensive Overview

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara in this exciting Season 3 episode as they announce new additions and share their enthusiasm about upcoming content. The hosts dis...

Season 3 Trailer

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We. Are. Back. Join Sheila and Sara as we take it up a notch, with article reviews, in-depth case studies, practice questions and exclusive tips to h...

Episode 42: Test Taking Strategies

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara, Sheila - along with Helen and Jessica from PCS Advantage, as we review some test taking strategies for your big day! Need more help? Consid...

Episode 41: Outcome Measures

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review some commonly use outcome measures - straight from the APTA Fact Sheet.  Need more help? Consider a Medbridge s...

Episode 40: Acute care physical therapy interview with Kara Arps

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila, Sara and Kara A. as we discuss the details of providing pediatric physical therapy in the acute care setting. Kara currently works at the...

Episode 39: NICU based physical therapy interview with Sara Teneholtz

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila, Sara and Sara T. as we discuss the details of providing physical therapy in the NICU. Sara is a pediatric physical therapist who has been...

Episode 38: Case Files Friday - Cases 25, 26

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use the in...

Episode 37: Outpatient pediatric physical therapy interview with Katie Powers

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila, Sara and Katie P. as we discuss outpatient pediatric physical therapy. Katie graduated from St. Ambrose University’s DPT program in 200...

Episode 36: Case Files Friday - Cases 20, 21

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 35: Early Intervention physical therapy interview with Marissa Slate

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila, Sara and Marissa S. as we discuss early intervention physical therapy. It is also our first attempt at getting a Peloton sponsorship. (ha...

Episode 34: Case Files Friday - Cases 18, 11

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 33: School-based physical therapy interview with Marissa Heilig

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila, Sara and Marissa as we discuss school-based physical therapy.  For more from Marissa H. and Marissa S. check out their Pediatric Phy...

Episode 32: Case Files Friday - Cases 5, 17

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 31: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Developmental Coordination Disorder

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Developmental Coordination Disorder.  ...

Episode 30: Case Files Friday - Cases 16, 23

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 29: Research Review - Outcome Measures

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we provide some research review specifically related to outcome measures.  Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscript...

Episode 28: Case Files Friday - Cases 29, 30, 31

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 27: Research Review - Appraising Diagnostic Studies

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we provide some research review specifically related to diagnostic studies. Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription....

Episode 26: Case Files Friday - Cases 3, 4

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 25: Research Review - Appraising Intervention Studies

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we provide some research review specifically related to intervention studies.  Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subsc...

Episode 24: Case Files Friday - Cases 6, 7, 8, 9

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 23: Clinical Summary - Cerebral Palsy

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on cerebral palsy.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for...

Episode 22: Case Files Friday - Case 19

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 21: Clinical Summary - Spina Bifida

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on spina bifida.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for t...

Episode 20: Case File Friday - Case 1

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use ...

Episode 19: Clinical Summary - Brachial Plexus Injury

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on brachial plexus injuries.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your ...

Episode 18: Case Files Friday - Case 2

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test questio...

Episode 17: Clinical Summary - Spinal Cord Injury

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on spinal cord injury.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review...

Episode 16: Case Files Friday - Case 24

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test questio...

Episode 15: Clinical Summary - Concussion

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on concussion.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the...

Episode 14: Case Files Friday - Cases 10, 27

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test questio...

Episode 13: Clinical Summary - Down Syndrome

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on Down Syndrome.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for ...

Episode 12: Case Files Friday - Case 11

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test questio...

Episode 11: Clinical Summary - Muscular Dystrophy

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on Muscular Dystrophy.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review...

Episode 10: Case Files Friday - Cases 13, 28

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test questio...

SPECIAL PROMOTION

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We interrupt your regularly scheduled studying to bring you a great offer!  We have partnered with MedBridge to offer you all a special discount ...

Episode 9: Clinical Summary - Autism

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on Autism.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exa...

Episode 8: Fact Sheet Friday

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sara and Sheila for the most random episode yet.  New fact sheets were released after we created our schedule for Season 2, but we didn't wa...

Episode 7: PCS Advantage Study Resource

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back this week with Helen and Jessica, the two masterminds behind the PCS Advantage program.  We felt this was a valuable resource during ...

Episode 6: Case Files Friday - Cases 14,15,22

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test questio...