201: Dr. Karim Khan, Advocacy & Social Media

Live from the Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California, we have another great interview with Dr. Karim Khan where we discuss the role physical therapists play in the healthcare team and the importance of daily physical activity on overall health. We are so fortunate to have Dr. Khan on the show. He is a Canadian sports physician, a professor at the University of British Columbia, and the editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

In this episode, we talk about:

-Can physical therapists detect red flags and does direct access work

-Who is leading musculoskeletal research and pushing the evidence forward

-Physical therapists as leaders in exercise as medicine

-The importance of being physically active role models for our patients

-What macro nutrient is driving the obesity epidemic

-How you can utilize social media to garner interest in niche fields

-A live Q&A with Dr. Khan and Dr. Jill Cook

-And so much more!

It was great having Dr. Khan on the show! He offers great advice and support for the physical therapy profession and promotes an active lifestyle that can keep you Healthy Wealthy and Smart!

You can find Dr. Khan on twitter (@BJSM_BMJ) and make sure to tune into the British Journal of Sports Medicine Podcast!

Thank you so much for listening and subscribing! You can find me on twitter (@KarenLitzyNYC)

 

Xo Karen