THERAPISTS ON FIRE
Podcast Show Notes
Episode 2: Dr. Jennifer Palmer, Founder of Global PT Connect.
Global PT connects physical therapists around the globe to help understand what it is like to be a PT in other parts of the world.
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Time Stamps:
1:00 How Dr. Palmer came up with the idea to start Global PT Connect.
3:45 Differences in physical therapy clinics in Japan compared to the United States.
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Small clinics
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More basic, simple clinics
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Group sessions with more social factors
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Therapists work all day long, often till 10pmfa
6:00 Favorite Global PT Story: Otieno Martin Ong’wen (@kenyanphysio, @ongwenmartin on Twitter), Kenyan physiotherapist.
8:15 Comparison of caseloads in Japan compared to the United States.
9:47 How Dr. Palmer found sources for Global PT Connect via Instagram.
11:12 Instagram Tips:
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Look up top hashtags pertaining to your topic.
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Leave comments on other’s Instagram accounts
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Reposting and supporting others on Instagram
13:26 Dr. Palmer’s business and physical therapy challenges: Hoping that others support you and overcoming the initial phase of working in your business without any financial gains.
15:30 Greatest moment while creating Global PT Connect: Helping others with Instagram and connecting with amazing physical therapists.
16:45 How Dr. Palmer balances creating a business while practicing full time as a physical therapist.
17:57 Top takeaway for THERAPISTS ON FIRE listeners: “Everyone is starting somewhere, so help each other build this profession and learn and respect everyone’s opinions and strengths. “
19:10 Top takeaway to therapists and military spouses
21:10 Where you can reach Dr. Jen Palmer and Global PT Connect
Key Takeaways:
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You can find gains in patients even without high-end equipment. Get creative and don’t let that stop you from running your therapy practice or business.
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Network and connect with others to grow and learn together.
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Show your support for others and those people may support you as well.
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Don’t be afraid to promote and share your ideas!
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Take each win and victory in stride!
Links:
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/globalptconnect
Global PT Connect Instagram Account: http://picbear.club/globalptconnect
Email: globalptconnect@yahoo.com
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