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Learn which examination gives you the most information regarding discogenic pain: directional preference or centralization. In this PT Pro Talk video, Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville delves into the latest evidence showing how directional preference may outperform centralization in predicting disc-related pain. If you're a physical therapist, clinician, or student looking to improve your spine assessment, this video is a must-watch for you!

Are you a physio curious about AI but unsure where to start? Join Dr. Michael Rowe on PT Pro Talk as he explains how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini aren't replacing physical therapists—they're supercharging what we can do. Learn a simple first step and see how AI can help with patient education, treatment ideas, documentation, and more.

Join Dr. Michael Rowe on PT Pro Talk as he discusses how AI helps physical therapists find the blind spots in their practice. Learn how AI is not here to replace therapists but is actually a tool to extend our thinking, challenge our assumptions, and raise the bar on patient care. This conversation shows how AI will inform better decisions, improving clinical practice.

How can artificial intelligence transform the way we think, learn, and practice as physical therapists? In this video of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Michael Rowe shares why AI isn’t here to replace physical therapists—it’s here to expand our capabilities, enhance clinical reasoning, and help us become better thinkers and decision-makers.

In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we’re joined by Dr. Seth Peterson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, to dive into the exciting evolution of Primary Care Physical Therapy (PCPT) in the U.S. Dr. Peterson shares insights on how PTs are stepping into primary care roles, what sets PCPTs apart from traditional outpatient therapists, how patients access them, and where billing and collaboration fit into the picture. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications and extensive clinical and academic experience, Dr. Peterson brings a wealth of knowledge to this important conversation. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most transformative shifts in the PT profession!

In this video, we dive into what it truly means to be technically excellent as a physiotherapist. Mastery in this field goes beyond just knowing treatment techniques — it requires a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pathology, and exercise science. Drawing on years of clinical and teaching experience, we explore why understanding the body, injury mechanisms, training principles, and sport-specific demands is essential for effective rehab. Rehab, after all, is training in the presence of injury. We also highlight the importance of clinical reasoning and the often-overlooked technical skill of truly connecting with patients. If you're serious about being a great physio, this is where it starts.

In this moving and emotional video, participants speak candidly about their experience of life with chronic pain, drawing from the last session of a group treatment. Some observe that the true levels of pain have really not changed, but most point to a significant change in the way pain affects their lives. One describes poignantly how while the pain still exists, its hold on their life has significantly been diminished. They've found ways to cope with it by pacing, resting, activity, and acceptance—helpful tools that enable them to live more richly in spite of continued pain. This moving dialogue brings out the nature of resilience: not only learning to endure pain, but to reclaim life alongside of it.

In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we sit down with Dr. Kory Zimney to talk about Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) — a powerful method used to help people with chronic pain. Dr. Zimney explains how GMI can improve strength, movement, and reduce pain by working on the brain's response to pain. You’ll learn how GMI is used in steps like Left/Right Discrimination, Motor Imagery, and Mirror Therapy, and how it can help people with conditions like chronic low back pain and other long-term pain issues.