Clinical Flow with Physiotherapist Andrew Koppejan
Andrew Koppejan, PT
If you are a physical therapist or movement professional this podcast is for you. Whether you’ve been practicing for 6 months or 25 years, we all want to be better at what we do.
Andrew Koppejan is a practicing Physiotherapist and owner of 360Clinician, who time and time again kept hearing from physios who were feeling burnt out, disillusioned and were seriously considering walking away from the profession that they had worked so hard at being a part of. On this show, Andrew brings new insights and practical strategies to help you move from frustration to flow in your clinical practice.
Andrew deep dives into relevant topics to boost clinical performance, improve patient relationships and treatments, and explore ways to overcome challenges we all face in the profession. On occasion, Andrew ventures into conversations with expert guests in the rehab and self-improvement world. Andrew's fresh approach to clinical reasoning and professional improvement can radically transform the way you treat patients and will help to unleash your best clinical self.
Andrew Koppejan is a practicing Physiotherapist and owner of 360Clinician, who time and time again kept hearing from physios who were feeling burnt out, disillusioned and were seriously considering walking away from the profession that they had worked so hard at being a part of. On this show, Andrew brings new insights and practical strategies to help you move from frustration to flow in your clinical practice.
Andrew deep dives into relevant topics to boost clinical performance, improve patient relationships and treatments, and explore ways to overcome challenges we all face in the profession. On occasion, Andrew ventures into conversations with expert guests in the rehab and self-improvement world. Andrew's fresh approach to clinical reasoning and professional improvement can radically transform the way you treat patients and will help to unleash your best clinical self.
Episodes
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Apr 26, 2017 • 11min
Navigating Difficult Conversations - Understanding the Feelings Conversation
In this episode, I discuss the importance of not neglecting feelings in difficult conversations. Feelings can become a major barrier to navigating through difficult conversations, and so I cover common challenges and key strategies to move forward difficult conversations.
Apr 12, 2017 • 9min
Navigating Difficult Conversations - How to Avoid Blame in Difficult Conversations
In this episode, I walk through the another challenge in difficult conversations: the desire to engage in the blame game. I walk through the common pitfalls with blame and how to transition to a conversation where the focus is on contribution.
Mar 1, 2017 • 14min
Research Roundup: Concussion & Impact on Cognitive Function
In this episode Russ and I walk through a 2016 study on evaluating the effects of multiple concussions on cognitive function in high school football players called Multiple Past Concussions in High School Football Players: Are There Differences in Cognitive Functioning and Symptom Reporting. We share their discoveries and key take-aways.
Feb 15, 2017 • 16min
Navigating Difficult Conversations-Separating Intent from Impact
In this episode, I walk through the another key aspect in navigating difficult conversations-separating impact from intent. I walk through some of the mistakes we can make when it comes to navigating our natural tendencies in making assumptions about the other person's intentions and a simple exercise to untangle intention from impact.
Feb 1, 2017 • 15min
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Understanding the 3 Conversations
In this episode I delve into the topic of navigating difficult conversations. As physiotherapists we have to navigate conversations with patients, colleagues and employers. Sometimes conversations get awkward and a challenge to navigate. In this episode we explore the three conversations that actually take place during a difficult conversation.
Jan 18, 2017 • 1h 2min
Diving into the Therapeutic Relationship with Maxi Miciak
In this episode, I chat with Maxi Miciak, physiotherapist and PhD from Edmonton, Alberta. Maxi's research has centered around exploring and understanding the therapeutic relationship between physiotherapist and patient. Her experience, research and and training has given her a unique perspective in unpacking this complex topic and she shares many useful nuggets in our discussion.
Jan 4, 2017 • 22min
Exploring Global Health: An Interview with Jennifer Carvajal
In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Carvajal, a physiotherapist and former chair of the Global Health Division, about global health and the role physiotherapy plays in improving the lives of people around the world.In this podcast you will learn:What it is like to work internationally in Ghana and Nepal.How physiotherapists can get involved in global health.Challenges and benefits of international work.Information on the Global Health Division.
Dec 21, 2016 • 16min
Understanding Compensation for Physiotherapists
In this episode, I discuss job compensation for physiotherapists. This is an important topic for anyone, especially new graduates who are seeking their first physiotherapist position. Having a good grasp of the key areas of compensation will allow you to have a meaningful conversation with your potential employer and help you to negotiate a compensation package that will work for you.In this episode I talk about the foundation of the compensation conversation (employee vs contractor), percentage pay vs salary, billables vs receivables, and benefits such as vacation, education allowances, disability insurance and mentoring.You'll walk away better equipped with the questions and conversation you should have during your next compensation conversation.
Dec 7, 2016 • 9min
Research Round-up: Predictive Role of Clinical Tests & BMI in Lateral Ankle Sprains
In this episode, Russ Gothard and I talk about a 2016 study on predicting lateral ankle sprains based on clinical tests and body mass index called "Prediction of Lateral Ankle Sprains in Football Players Based on Clinical Tests and Body Mass Index".In this episode we talk about the study, including strengths and weaknesses as well as the study results. You'll find out how the Functional Movement System (FMS) screening stacked up against BMI and the Star Excursion Balance Test.
Nov 23, 2016 • 23min
Private Practice Ownership: An Interview with Raj Dhillon
In this episode, I talk with Raj Dhillon, a clinic owner in Edmonton. Raj owns a physiotherapy clinic called Pivotal Physiotherapy. We discussed his journey to clinic ownership, whether to start or buy an existing clinic, and the benefits and drawbacks of that.A few other things you'll learn in this episode:Whether to have a partner or notMyths and considerations around private practice ownershipKey areas of personal and professional development if physiotherapists are interested in clinic ownershipThis is a great episode to listen to if you've ever thought about private practice clinic ownership.
