A behind the scenes look at what makes Oxford Physical Therapy Centers one of the most successful private practices in the tristate area. We will talk about where it all started, patient success stories, and other fun anecdotes along the way!
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Depression is among the most common mental health problems faced by students. In this series of podcasts, we look at what depression is and how it can impact student life, and offer some ideas and techniques to help you through it. Drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach for the treatment of depression, they provide a framework for thinking about ways in which depression and low mood can keep you stuck, and some practical tools you can try out either on you ...
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Matt and Allie talk to patient Luke Peters about his experience in physical therapy. Luke shares his injuries, how he found Oxford PT, and all the treatments that are currently helping him recover. With quite a few different injuries and a couple surgeries, Luke has been a patient at Oxford a couple times! Luke is an avid athlete and had a lot of g…
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Matt and Allie are celebrating the start of summer with a clinical corner article! For June, Matt covers a case report from the JOSPT that describes a case where a 66y/o male sought out PT treatment after 3 weeks of right-sided facial drooping. Learn about what Bell's Palsy is, what it looks like/ symptoms, how quickly it can on-set, and how PT can…
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Matt and Allie visit our Oakley center to speak to center manager Jeff Mischnick, PT MPT and his patient Jennelle. You'll hear about how Jennelle got injured and her experience with Jeff and PTA Quinten. Jeff describes the exercises used to treat her posture, neck pain, and ultimately her shoulder. Jennelle shares how she felt after receiving these…
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Short N Sweet! This month's Clinical Corner Article covers a case study of a patient presenting with rotator cuff issues. After months of pain and many rounds of cortisone injections, she finally decided to visit a PT. Eight weeks of treatment went by with her pain not resolving, and her shoulder still "feeling stuck". This lead her PT to refer her…
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Matt and Allie are onsite at our Maineville center to talk to patient Gary Gaines. Gary humbly shares his personal background along with in-depth recount of his Marine corps and athletic history. Gary reminisces on games at the USC Coliseum and his deep love of sports. With this rich history in multiple sports- Gary tells Matt he only recalls suffe…
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Matt and Allie visit the Florence Center to talk to clinic manager + PT Marie Graves, and her student PT Anna DiLonardo. Anna shares her background and experience in PT school and previous clinicals. Allie realizes she's surrounded with MSJ Grads. Matt asks her about the cases she has seen and different techniques she's learning. Marie reports on A…
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Matt and Allie are back to discuss this month's clinical corner article! For our loyal listeners- this one might sound familiar. Blood Flow Restriction Training is gaining popularity and becoming more common in PT treatment, so we decided to revisit an older article. You'll hear about two different patient cases with the same injury that both recei…
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Knee-Jerking Mistakes to Avoid This Spring with Dr. Maria Rodenberg MD
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17:29In this episode- Matt Ernst sits down to talk with Dr. Maria Rodenberg about all things knee pain. With spring in full swing- everyone is getting outside and activity is on the rise! Dr. Rodenberg shares her background, experience, and how her extensive athletic history lead her to medical school. Matt and Dr. Rodenberg share that having strong hip…
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Matt and Allie visit the Chancellor Center with clinic manager Dave Feeley and his PT Student Landon Roth. Landon shares his background, that his dad was also PT, and that he considered becoming a high school science teacher before making the switch to become a PT. He explains his decision on which PT school he chose, how many he applied to, and th…
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For this month's Clinical Corner Article, Matt and Allie discuss a research report from the JOSPT that compared muscle strengthening in kids who have had recent knee injuries and those who have not. Would either condition be an ideal state to gain baseline strength? Strength/ strength deficits, different sport injuries, and opposite sexes were comp…
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Matt and Allie visit the Dry Ridge Center again to talk to one of Zoë Luebbe's patients, Sharon. Zoë introduces Sharon and the injuries she was being seeing for. Sharon shares her story and experience starting PT, having to spend Christmas in the hospital, and going back to PT. Zoë highlights some of the warning signs Sharon was showing while in he…
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The spotlight turns to student PT Mia Hines as she's *surviving* her clinical rotation with her Ci, clinic manager and company partner, Rob Schwab, PT DPT. Hear about Mia's background and how she got interested in PT school, redirected from her interest in true crime and forensic science. She shares her perspective on daily business life in a fast …
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For this month's clinical corner article, Matt and Allie discuss a case report from the JOSPT that covers a scenario where a patient was able to avoid surgery on her shoulder with Blood Flow Restriction treatment in physical therapy. You'll learn how Blood Flow Restriction works, how it's applied in PT and who is a candidate for this treatment. Blo…
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Matt and Allie are back with the first clinical corner of the new year! For this month, Matt introduces a case report from JOSPT on the differential diagnosis of Parsonage- Turner syndrome and rotator cuff tear. Going back to basics, Matt helps Allie understand all the key components at play as he discusses the article's findings and outcome. You'l…
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Direct Access in Action- with Dr Charles Hazle
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20:43In this episode- Matt and Allie debrief after the clinicians spent a weekend in continuing education. Dr. Charles Hazle, course instructor and Univeristy of Kentucky Professor, joins in by phone to share more about the topics they covered in the course, about Direct Access and the future of PT in the United States. You'll hear more about Dr. Hazle'…
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Matt and Allie introduce student PT Calvin Collins as he wraps up his clinical internship at our Blue Ash center. Calvin expands upon his background, how he became interested in PT, all the schools he applied to, and his goals for the future. Matt asks him to share his experience in the clinic, how he felt starting out, and how he now feels as he i…
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Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery with Dr. Lubitz
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23:58Matt and Allie are back to kick off the 2025 Season of the Direct Access to Oxford PT Podcast with Dr. Marc Lubitz, an orthopedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopedics! Matt introduces Dr. Lubitz, asks him about his background, and dives deeper into one of his specialty techniques in surgery; the reverse shoulder replacement. Learn more about the approach,…
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Matt and Allie drop in quickly to wish our listeners Happy Holidays! Matt reminds you about Direct Access, the Oxford Direct Club, and Site of Service for Insurance carriers. We can't wait to share what's in store for 2025! Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to r…
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To round out the clinical corner articles for 2024, Matt and Allie discuss a research report from the JOSPT that compares exercises to treat patellofemoral pain. You'll hear about the two subgroups of patients that went through hip focused exercises and quadricep exercises to see which had a better outcome. Learn about "pain catastrophizing", the s…
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Allie visits Student PT Nick Palopoli at the Maineville center as Matt joins by phone. Nick shares his relatable undergrad experience at Ohio University and ultimately making the decision to go back and get his pre-requisites after graduating and transitioning into PT school. You'll hear about his experience in clinicals and his advice to new and a…
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She's an Ironman! Lorrie H. Runs for K9 Hero
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23:16Back with her medal- Lorrie joins Matt, Allie and Charley in Dry Ridge to celebrate finishing her ultimate goal, becoming an Ironman! Hear Lorrie's story about how the event went, and all of the obstacles that were thrown her way not only to get her prepared to race but were happening all the way up to the start of the event. She shares how she fou…
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Just a short episode for Thanksgiving week. Matt and Allie share their gratitude to our listeners, patients, and team members for another year of growth! We wish you and your families a warm and relaxing Thanksgiving. Remember to share, comment, and leave your reviews! Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical the…
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November Clinical Corner Article with Zoë Luebbe, PT DPT AIB-VRC
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20:40Join us as Zoë takes over this month's clinical corner article! Matt and Allie are back at the Dry Ridge Center as Zoë shares an article she found from MDPI Journals that covers a potential new sign that someone might have suffered a concussion. SHAAKE (Spontaneous Headshake After A Kinematic Event) is the body's automatic response to shake the hea…
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PT Friends, Not Anemones- Patient Testimonial with Roger V.F.
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26:49Matt and Allie visit the Hamilton Center to talk to Physical Therapist Shelby Yahl, PT DPT and her patient Roger. You'll hear about Roger's injuries, surgeries, and his treatments in Physical Therapy. Roger has been coming back to Oxford PT for over 20 years- starting with one of our co-owning partners Pete Zulia! You'll learn more about Roger's ba…
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Getting Her Work Conditioning Wings- Patient Jane Nyhan
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23:06Matt and Allie visit the West Chester Center to talk to Asst. Clinic Manager and PTA Barbie Vieira, and her patient Jane. You'll learn all about Jane and how she got injured on the job as a Flight Attendant. Jane shares her experience in the work conditioning/ hardening program at Oxford PT and how her determination and hard work got her back in th…
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Matt and Allie visit the Chancellor office to talk to clinic manager Dave Feeley, PT MPT COMT and his student PT Mara Lehmann. Mara introduces herself and how her interest in the medical field eventually landed her in PT school. Hear all about her background, interests, and her future plans and aspirations to use her PT degree in different settings…
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Community Choice- VA Resource with Cathy Diehl
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20:04Matt joins in by phone as Allie and Physical Therapist, Rob Schwab, interview patient Cathy Diehl about her experience using the Community Care program through the VA. While Cathy already knew where she wanted to receive treatment, she was able to use her benefits and get care faster through Community Care. Learn more about Cathy, her injuries, and…
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How Sleep Can Affect Your Rotator Cuff Recovery- October Clinical Corner with Dr. Greiwe
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21:53October's Clinical Corner episode evaluates the long-term outcomes of post- rotator cuff surgery based on the patient's quality of sleep. Matt and Allie call Dr. Greiwe to get his input on all of the factors that affect patients and how he prepares his patients before surgery. You'll hear about the GRIT Score and how being mentally prepared for sur…
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Lumbar Spine Fusion with Dr Jaideep Chunduri
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20:48Back for part 2! Matt and Allie talk to Dr Chunduri again, this time to talk about lumbar spinal injuries, treatments and surgery. If you missed his first episode with us, check back in the feed for his episode on Cervical Spinal fusion (back/neck area). Dr. Chunduri is a big advocate for conservative care, exploring non- surgical routes like physi…
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Community Care Program- VA Resource with Chuckie Carnes
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18:50Matt and Allie visit the Florence Center and are joined by Marie Graves, PT DPT and her patient Chuckie Carnes. Hear more about Chuckie, his background, and his motorcycle accident that put him in a wheelchair. You'll learn more about how he found Oxford PT using the Community Care resource through the VA and his progressions in his treatment to re…
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Cervical Spine Fusion with Dr. Jaideep Chunduri
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21:27In this episode, Matt and Allie introduce Dr. Jaideep Chunduri to talk more about cervical injuries and cervical spine fusion. You'll learn more about Dr Chunduri, his background, as well as some of the treatments/surgeries he typically uses for cervical pain/injuries. Dr. Chunduri is a big advocate for conservative care, exploring non- surgical ro…
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Did you know that lower back pain is the most common reason patients seek medical attention as well as the medical treatment that most money is spent on?! Matt and Allie cover this month's clinical corner article that dives into how providers address patient's most common concerns about their lower back pain, and what they could do better. This stu…
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Pelvic Floor Therapy for Men with Sarah Loreaux PT DPT & Kelsey Ryle PTA
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24:38Matt and Allie visit our Chancellor Center to talk to Sarah Loreaux PT, DPT and Kelsey Ryle, PTA and dive deeper into Men's Pelvic health. While it is not commonly discussed publicly- we are here to TALK ABOUT IT! We have noticed one of our top listened to episodes is introducing the subject, so we thought it might be beneficial to keep the convers…
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Back again, Dr. Tim Burns, DO joins Matt and Allie on the podcast to talk about Labral injuries/tears in the hip. Dr. Burns explains what the Labrum is, the similarities in the shoulder and the hip, and what symptoms of injuries in the hip look and sound like. Matt also gives his input on how physical therapists do their own investigating in patien…
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NEVER FORGET- Tunnel 2 Towers NKY 2024 with Lesley Allen
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16:42Back again on the podcast, Lesley Allen visits to promote the annual Tunnel to Towers Northern Kentucky 5k and share the story of Stephen Siller and the history of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 so we and todays youth will NEVER FORGET. Stay tuned for all the recent updates within the veteran community and what T2T does to support those …
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For this month's clinical corner, Matt and Allie discuss a case study where a Physical Therapist was able to save a life! An 83 year old woman was referred to Physical Therapy by her doctor for back pain radiating into her hip for 2 weeks. After evaluation, and consideration of her health history, the PT requested further imaging of her spine. This…
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Allie sits down with co-founding partner Pete Zulia and his guest, Steve Contardi. You'll learn about Steve, his background and how he got to Cincinnati, and how he started the Tennis Club at Harper's point. Pete asks Steve to explain his approach to his business and how he continues to be successful in recreation after 50 years. You'll understand …
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Non-Surgical Spine Treatment with Dr. Sower
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15:55Matt and Allie sit down with Dr David Sower, M.D. with Beacon Orthopedics, to talk about his specialty in treating lumbar and cervical back pain. Hear more about Dr Sower's background and his passion for treating spine/back pain non-surgically. You'll learn more about how epidurals work, how often his patients get them, and how they can manage thei…
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Matt and Allie visit our Montgomery center to talk to student PT Anna Harris about her clinical experience at Oxford PT. Anna introduces herself, talks about her undergrad to PT school transition and the different experiences she's had in her clinical rounds. She shares that her previous injuries in competitive cheerleading helped guide her to take…
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This month's clinical corner article covers the randomized clinical trials used to compare treatments for TMJ. Learn about the different approaches to treating jaw pain and the outcomes the different groups had. One group received a splint and medication, and the other received dry needling and hands on treatment. You'll hear that both sets of pati…
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Modern Management of Knee Cartilage Injuries with Dr. Pettit
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26:40Matt and Allie talk with Dr. Pettit about knee cartilage injuries and current techniques to manage them, including the MACI technique. (Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) Learn about the MACI technique, what ideal age range and types of cartilage defects qualify for the MACI technique, and the importance of timing. Think you might have a c…
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Matt and Allie are back at our Dry Ridge center to talk to Zoë Luebbe, PT DPT and her student Sam Grantz about his clinical experience at Oxford PT. You'll hear that Sam grew up helping his father at his chiropractic office and how that inspired his interest in the medical field and eventually into PT. Zoë also shares her experience as a first time…
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IronMan Redemption - Follow up with Lorrie H.
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23:07This episode, Matt and Allie are joined by PT and clinic manager Charley Meade and his patient Lorrie H to give updates and some harsh news on new injuries Lorrie sustained earlier this year. But her story does not end there! Hear how her determination and persistence in getting the medical treatment she needed got her to be able to compete in the …
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An Ode to Dry Needling- Patient Scooter Arnold
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23:16Matt and Allie are back in Dry Ridge with Physical Therapist Zoe and her patient Scooter Arnold. Hear about Arnold's injury, experience with chronic pain in his shoulder and neck even after getting multiple rounds of epidural injections. He was tired of not finding something that made him feel better, and decided to join his family members in tryin…
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Matt and Allie sit with Clinic Manager Dave Feeley and his student PT Jena Thayer to talk about her experience getting into her first clinical round as a PT student. You'll hear about how her past in dance lead her into exploring her options in Physical Therapy. Also Jena shares an interesting tidbit about the different Direct Access Laws in Indian…
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Matt and Allie are back with the Clinical Corner for June. You'll learn about a case involving a patient who jumped back into running long distance to train for a half marathon and suffered sharp pain in her ankle and was no longer able to put weight on her foot. Even after seeing an MD, being prescribed pain medications, getting an X-ray, and test…
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Matt and Allie visit the Florence Center to talk to Marie Graves and her student PT Joseph. Learn about Joseph's early life as his family immigrated from Ghana to the US, his family life and learning English, to eventually becoming interested in PT school and the dual degree to get his PhD at The Ohio State University. Hear about his experience and…
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Popeye Deformity- Patient Testimonial Gary Hunter
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18:12Not with the sailor man- but Matt and Allie are on site at Oxford PT's Dry Ridge center with patient Gary Hunter who suffered a complete tear in his pectoral muscle while lifting weights at the gym. Luckily, our Dry Ridge center is connected to the gym and he was able to be seen right away. You'll hear from Zoe, PT DPT on her perspective on his inj…
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This episode, Matt and Allie sit down with Student PT Dan Moorehead to talk about his background, athletic history and his personal experience with physical therapy. He talks about his transition into PT school while working full time in the hybrid program at Hanover College. You'll hear about his passions and how they all lead him into where he is…
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Matt and Allie discuss this month's clinical corner article that covers the contextual effects for PT patients. Think of going to a restaurant and all of the contributing factors that go into making your decision on rating your experience. Things like cleanliness, service, ambiance, value, etc. Same goes for Physical Therapy clinics. Making sure th…
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