"Revolutionizing Recovery: Cutting-Edge Techniques in Physical Therapy" with Carie McPhail

There’s more to recovery than just surgery, and at Campbell Clinic, patients have the benefit of working with experienced physical therapists who are committed to using all the best technologies at their disposal. In this episode, Carie McPhail joins the podcast to discuss her 13-year physical therapy career at Campbell Clinic and break down some of the latest technological innovations, from shockwave to wearables and more. Carie also explains how getting to know her patients personally helps her deliver better care, and she discusses Campbell Clinic’s unique approach to education and innovation.

Episode Recap:

• In this episode, Carie McPhail will discuss the integration of new technologies into physical therapy (1:19)
• How does physical therapy connect to orthopaedics? (2:20)
• Can you share some examples of how physical therapy helps patients after surgery? (5:08)
• How do strong patient relationships help create better outcomes? (7:19)
• How does physical therapy differ in the U.S., and how has it evolved? (8:32)
• Why are dry needling and wearables so useful in physical therapy? (10:55)
• What sets Campbell Clinic’s physical therapists apart? (14:22)
• How is Campbell Clinic using shockwave therapy? (16:21)
• What keeps you at Campbell Clinic after 13 years? (20:24)
• How will residency programs play a bigger role in physical therapy in the future? (23:33)
• What are you most passionate about? (25:10)
• How does the open line of communication between surgeons and therapists help patients? (27:05)

Links and Resources:

Campbell Clinic

Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics Textbook

Campbell Clinic Foundation

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