Bias and Heuristics in Clinical Practice with Dr. Zachary Walston PT, DPT, OCS

In this episode, we talk with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Niklos regarding his role as a strength and conditioning coach, the importance of stress moderation when working with clients, and strategies to bridge the gap between physical therapy and strength and conditioning. 

Join Alex, Gino, and Tommaso as they discuss Day 2 lectures from this year's Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio

In this episode, Alex, Gino, and Tommaso break down Day 1 lectures at this year's Combined Sections Meeting in San Antonio.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eric Chehab, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, to discuss considerations for ACL repair and the complexity of ACL rehabilitation. 

In this episode, Alex, Gino, and Tommaso discuss the history surrounding "good posture" and how outdated social narratives have impacted the current information in academia and healthcare. 

Pelvic Health may sound scary and out of many clinicians' comfort zones, and that’s because it is. While very few newly minted PTs commit to this niche, we all can play a role in the management and treatment of this specific group of structures. In this episode, we discuss with expert Elizabeth Marquez, PT, DPT, CAPP-Pelvic the importance of the pelvic floor, as she provides us with different tips and pointers to successfully examine, treat, and educate this population. Start your diaphragmatic breathing because this episode will give you the ins and outs on this anatomical region.

In this episode, we are interviewed by Levi Renninger, SPT, and the rest of his Doctor of Physical therapy class regarding navigating life as a new grad.

Deciding which type of intervention to use with a patient can be difficult, especially when a patient's pain levels are high and motivation for movement is low. Clinicians often fall victim to utilizing passive modalities first instead of initially prescribing low intensity, modified movements. In today's episode, we discuss the difficulty of navigating these types scenarios, when clinicians should be using passive modalities, and the narratives we should be promoting when doing so.  Childs, John D., et al. "Implications of early and guideline adherent physical therapy for low back pain on utilization and costs." BMC health services research 15.1 (2015): 1-10.

Student loan debt is something most healthcare providers will have upon graduating, with the current total in the United States equaling $1.56 trillion. When compounded with credit card debt, saving for a house, and the cost of living, developing a financial plan can become very stressful. In this episode we are joined by Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO and Founder of FitBUX to discuss options for repaying student loans, when to refinance, and general tips for staying financially stable during unpredictable times.   https://www.fitbux.com/ Credit Summit. Student Loan Debt Statistics - Updated December 2020 - Average Debt Amounts. Credit Summit. https://www.mycreditsummit.com/student-loan-debt-statistics/. Published November 29, 2020. Accessed December 7, 2020.

Heuristics are mental shortcuts used to make quick decisions and/or provide an acceptable solution in complex or difficult situations. While heuristics are very useful in the clinical setting, they can often lead to prescribing sub-optimal interventions and cognitive biases. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Zachary Walston PT, DPT, OCS as he helps us unpack how our individual biases and use of heuristics influence patient interactions and clinical decision making.  To learn more about Zach, listen to his podcast, or contact him, please visit his website: https://www.zacharywalston.com/