207: Intensity Isn’t Just For Therapy Sessions With Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS

04/01/24 • 54 min

Everyone is on their own timeline. For some the notion to start a business doesn’t happen until well into their career. For others it happens almost immediately. For some, the slow growth method is right. For others it’s full speed ahead. Dr. Han Nguyen, PT, DPT, NCS is a PT who’s constantly seeking growth and opportunity. She asks, “what’s next?” and continues to strive for more and better. In today’s show we had the opportunity to learn about how she set up a multidisciplinary neuro rehab clinic in Saint Petersburg, FL focused on high intensity sessions, creative treatment strategies and team work. Han mentions some very key ways she was able to grow so quickly including being involved in her community. She also discusses the transitions she did from starting out mobile to renting shared space to recently signing a lease of her own. She’s learned lessons with hiring, negotiating, and growing her team. She also discusses her model of care and why she decided to be participating with Medicare. She also highlights the importance of understanding who you’re here to serve (hint: it’s not a diagnosis), getting clear on your messaging and one invaluable investment that has made all the difference. If you’re looking for inspiration to start your own thing or you’re already doing it, you’re sure to take away helpful insights in today’s show!

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206: What To Do When You’re Overwhelmed In Your Business

Busy-ness and fluctuations are pretty normal when running a business but do you have trouble turning your business brain off? Can you go on vacation without working? Do you know the signs in your body when you’ve hit your edge? In the world of hustle culture how do you show up differently so you can love what you do and make it sustainable without wanting to burn it all to the ground? If you’re finding it difficult to step away from your business, this episode is for you. If you’re feeling frustrated because you think you’re doing everything right and it’s just not working, this episode is for you. If you’re snapping at people and cranky and you think it’s everyone else’s fault, this episode is for you. We’ve been there too and will provide you with strategies that work for us when we need grounding and a break. Emily Duval Ledger, NeuroBiz coach is here to coach Erin and Claire and anyone listening. You’re sure to come away with permission, insight and tactics.

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208: “Old Not Weak” How You Should Actually Train Aging Adults With Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS

How much are you challenging the older adults you work with What biases do you have about someone when you see their age or comorbidities? Are they limiting how much you push them? Have you ever thought about the consequences of not pushing someone enough?? On today’s show we interviewed Dr. Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS about his approach to working with aging adults and how it challenges the norm. He was working in skilled nursing facilities and seeing nearly everyone with the same exercises and plans of care despite varying abilities. This led to a desire to change the approach to care to be about determining what is really possible for aging adults and questioning why we only reserve more challenging work for those who are younger.

In the episode Dustin explores how many therapists make assumptions (often ageist) about what someone is able or not able to do that isn’t backed up by research. He discusses the fear that something could go wrong when you challenge an older adult and challenges you to consider what could go right. If you approach it the right way, honoring their system and giving time to adapt, older adults have so much to gain by doing heavy lifting and strength training. The bigger risk for this population is actually to underdose them. People who are stronger and more fit have an ability to overcome more illnesses and stay independent longer. We discuss how to have conversations and set expectations for hard work outs that could lead to soreness or even orthopedic flare ups and how this is actually less risky as a consequence of pushing someone than the alternative outcomes that can happen is they aren’t as strong as possible, such as illnesses and chronic conditions from being sedentary.

Keys to success with a fitness forward approach include ensuring the exercises are aligned with the patient’s primary goal. If they have pain, address that first but still have the conversation about where you’re going. Keep tying the exercise approach back to their independence and functional goals, and help them see the connection. Make sure they know the worst thing they can do is stop. Assure them to keep coming back so you can help them through it.

Dustin runs StrongerLife, a gym for people over 55 and teaches Modern Management of the Older Adult as part of the Institute of Clinical Excellence, or PT on ICE.

Learn more about Dustin and StrongerLIfe at www.StrongerLifeHQ.com

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