Cupping with Chris DaPrato
🔥 Ready to upgrade your clinical practice with the latest in fascia research?
In this episode of the Jet Set Rehab Education Podcast, we sit down with Chris Daprato (founder of @CupTherapy / "What the Cup") to dive deep into the real science behind modern cupping and myofascial decompression.
We cover:
👉 The physics of why bigger cups (like the Super Grande) yield better results with less pressure.
👉 Groundbreaking MRI pilot data debunking myths about manual therapy and psoas major palpation depth.
👉 The truth about trendy modalities: Red light therapy (and the Fringe code), saunas, and cold plunges.
👉 What you need to know about our upcoming live Level 2 course in Las Vegas this October!
👇 REGISTER FOR OUR LIVE COURSES & LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER HERE!
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#PhysicalTherapy #MyofascialDecompression #CuppingTherapy #FasciaResearch #SportsMedicine
5 Paths to burnout with Duncan So (2 of them surprised us)
Are you a physical therapist, occupational therapist, nurse, or frontline healthcare worker running on empty? In this episode of the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast, hosts Jay and Randal sit down with Duncan So, founder of the Burnout Recovery Accelerator, to unpack the real definition of burnout—and why it’s not just "mismanaged stress." Duncan breaks down his signature "5 Paths to Burnout" and reveals why traditional "work-life balance" is dead in 2026. If you've been feeling checked out, dealing with rampant cynicism, or experiencing a "dark night of the soul" in your practice, this deep-dive interview offers the exact 4 levers you need to start unburning your life. 👉 Connect with Duncan So & Explore Burnout Recovery Retreats: • Website: https://theburnoutclinic.com (or https://burnoutrecoveryaccelerator.com) • LinkedIn: Connect with Duncan So directly on LinkedIn for updates and newsletters.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preview: Defining Burnout Territory
00:01:43 - Welcome to the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast
00:02:25 - What Burnout Is (And What It ISN'T)
00:05:40 - The WHO Definition vs. Frontline Reality
00:08:35 - The Energy Account: Spending More Than You Recover
00:12:30 - Deep Dive: The 5 Paths to Burnout
00:14:10 - Identifying Rampant Cynicism & Depersonalization
00:17:40 - Low Performance Efficacy & Admin Overload
00:19:20 - Identity Crisis & Moral Injury for Caregivers
00:23:20 - How to Run a Personal "Energy Audit"
00:27:45 - Why "Work-Life Balance" is a Myth
00:34:20 - Duncan's Personal Journey: From Engineer to Burnout Expert
00:44:30 - The 4 Levers to Overcome Burnout (Nervous System, Energy, Identity, Environment)
00:51:00 - Why Learning and Recovery Happen Best on Retreats
01:05:00 - AI in Healthcare: How to Automate Tasks to Double Down on Being Human
If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a comment below—would you join us for a Jet Set Rehab Burnout Retreat in Puerto Vallarta? Let us know! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a colleague who needs to hear it.
How to Stay Evidence-Based on a Busy Schedule (in 60 Seconds) - An Open Evidence AI tutorial
💡 GET OUR FREE PROMPT GUIDE: Want the exact prompts we use to get the best clinical outputs? Click the link below to grab our free one-page PDF cheat sheet for rehab professionals: 👉 https://www.jetsetrehabed.com/open-evidence
The amount of medical knowledge doubles every 73 days, with a new article hitting PubMed every 30 seconds. For physical and occupational therapists, staying truly evidence-based can feel completely impossible—and it's leading to widespread clinical burnout.
In this video, I walk you through Open Evidence, a powerful, free, and HIPAA-compliant AI tool designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Unlike general LLMs (like standard ChatGPT or Gemini), Open Evidence is deeply rooted in verified medical literature, holding content agreements with the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Network, and Cochrane systematic reviews. Watch as we walk through the platform, discuss medical calculators (like the Berg Balance Scale), look at Epic integrations, and run through a live clinical case study using a complex 65-year-old patient with Achilles tendinopathy and multiple co-morbidities.
🌴 LEARN WITH JETSET REHAB EDUCATION: We host premier continuing education courses for PTs, OTs, chiropractors, and ATCs in incredible vacation destinations. Come for the clinical excellence, stay for the destination! 👉 Check out our upcoming courses: www.jetsetrehabed.com/register
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - The Medical Knowledge Explosion (Why We Burn Out)
00:37 - Introduction to Open Evidence AI 01:32 - Website & Mobile App Overview
01:57 - What Makes It Different from ChatGPT or Gemini?
02:54 - Medical Calculators & Epic Integration
04:12 - NPI Requirements & HIPAA Compliance Info
05:45 - Live Case Study 1: Looking Up Clinical Guidelines
07:35 - How to Query Study Limitations (Going Deeper)
10:09 - Live Case Study 2: Complex Patient with Comorbidities
13:17 - The Importance of Prompting ("Garbage In, Garbage Out")
13:42 - Free Prompt Guide & Wrap Up
If you found this walkthrough valuable, please give it a like, drop a comment with your thoughts on using AI in the clinic, and subscribe to the channel! #PhysicalTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #OpenEvidence #MedicalAI #RehabEducation #EvidenceBasedPractice #ClinicianBurnout
Clinical Mastermind with Dr. Clare Frank | Live in Vietnam
Jetset Rooftop Mastermind: We recorded live from a rooftop happy hour at the stunning Banyan Tree resort in Lăng Cô, Vietnam [19:07]. We brought together an incredible interdisciplinary cohort of physical therapists, PTAs, home health specialists, and our faculty mentor, Dr. Clare Frank, to discuss clinical mastery, career longevity, and why bringing your spouse on destination con-ed is a total game-changer [00:50], [07:51], [15:33].
Want to learn advanced biomechanical chains hands-on in world-class relaxation? Secure your spot for our next global destination course—[HERE].
🧠 Key Takeaways & Clinical Mastery Gems:
The Power of Early Isometric Loading: Every day a patient spends hurting in rehab without loading is a day they lose critical muscle mass and fascial architecture [21:14], [22:22]. Dr. Clare Frank advocates for utilizing heavy isometric contractions incredibly early in the acute phase to redistribute mechanical stress across bone (Wolff’s Law), cartilage, and ligaments without aggravating joint pain [21:07], [22:51].
Exploiting Whole-Body Fascial Slings: Human movement does not occur in isolated unilateral planes. Dr. Frank demonstrates how pairing a standard lower extremity quad set can immediately provide the distal anchoring stability required to maximize thoracic spine rotation by tensioning cross-body myofascial chains [23:29], [24:18].
The Orofacial & Visual Integration Loop: The face, jaw, and eyes are completely integrated into the body's baseline core stability systems [26:26]. Elite athletes (like Michael Jordan or LeBron James) instinctively utilize facial grimacing and extreme visual tracking to upregulate neurological tone and maximize physical leverage [26:45], [27:10].
The Viral "Vojta Cat Rescue" Story: Dr. Frank details how she cross-applied advanced human rehabilitation concepts to save her dying cat during the COVID shutdowns [30:06]. By mapping feline anatomy against human pathways, she utilized vagal nerve down-regulation to eliminate anxiety, followed by Vojta reflex stimulation points to kickstart diaphragmatic breathwork, and deep visceral manual mobilization to successfully resolve a life-threatening intestinal obstruction [31:05], [32:11].
Elevating the PTA Profession: Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) are the unsung, MacGyver-like heroes of clinical settings, tasked with managing dozens of conflicting therapist treatment styles daily [09:12], [09:43]. Jetset is officially rolling out PTA-centric destination courses to sharp-focus their visual screening and critical thinking skills [09:05], [10:18].
Mastering the Basics Over Cutting Corners: Clinical excellence isn't a mystical gift; it is a product of consistent, high-volume operational "reps" [28:11], [28:27]. True mastery requires executing fundamental assessment tests flawlessly to eliminate operator error before chasing complex modern tools [29:02].
Brain Optimization via Strategic Relaxation: The brain integrates and retains advanced clinical concepts exponentially better when immersed in a relaxed, distraction-free environment (the classic Jetset "Stay After Class" philosophy) [37:27], [37:45].
Is International Con-Ed Actually Worth It? (Vietnam Trip Recap)
Join Jay and Randal as they recap the incredible Jetset Rehab Education trip to Vietnam for Dr. Clare Frank’s course! Explore upcoming global destinations and courses Here!
What happens when you combine world-class clinical education with an unforgettable international travel experience? In this episode of the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast, co-owners Jay (Jiten Bhatt) and Randal Glaser review their recent journey to Vietnam.
They dive into their experiences hosting Dr. Clare Frank’s course, share photos and highlights from the class, and discuss the power of regional clinical networking. From the deep clinical takeaways to exploring local culture and pristine resorts, this is what the "Jetset" experience is all about.
✈️ Ready to level up your clinical skills at a bucket-list destination? Check out our upcoming course calendar, featuring advanced Myofascial decompression, elbow pain, & Vestibular rehabilitation: 👉 Jetset Rehab Education 👥
Connect With Us: Instagram: @Jetsetrehabed Dr. Clare Frank / Movement Links: @movementlinks 📌
Timestamps to help you navigate:
00:00 - Intro: Jay & Randal Live from the Vietnam Recap
02:15 - Why Vietnam? Choosing International Con-Ed Locations
05:30 - Dr. Clare Frank Course Highlights
09:45 - Student Integration & Cross-Cultural Clinical Networking
13:10 - The Jetset Travel Experience: Exploring Culture & Food
17:40 - What’s Next? Upcoming Jetset Course Destinations (Cabo, Hawaii, Tokyo)
20:15 - How to Register & Secure Your Seat
Future of Rehab Continuing Ed | Dr. Benjamin Stevens DC
Jetset Podcast Episode: We sit down with chiropractor, clinical educator, and content creator Dr. Benjamin Stevens to dissect the future of clinical education, overcoming profound neurological injury, and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape of professional development.
Want to master elite hands-on clinical skills at an incredible destination? Explore our upcoming clinical courses—[HERE].
Listen to Dr. Benjamin Stevens discuss the barbell distribution of continuing education, hybrid physical therapy courses, and the power of clinical mentorship.
🧠 Key Clinical & Industry Takeaways:
The Barbell Distribution of Continuing Education: Post-COVID, the traditional "weekend hotel course" is evaporating [18:06]. The industry has split into a barbell model: low-cost, asynchronous online learning at one end, and highly human, immersive destination courses and masterminds at the other [18:24].
Skill Acquisition & The Feedback Loop: While information-heavy concepts can be taught online wearing a hoodie, true clinical mastership requires a tight, immediate feedback loop [20:55]. Without supervised, in-person practice, hands-on diagnostic palpation and manual therapy skills face a steep generational decline [20:04].
The Rise of Hybrid Con-Ed: To respect clinicians' finite time and financial constraints, the future belongs to asynchronous lectures paired with high-intensity, single-day practical labs focusing purely on execution [22:42].
Overcoming Severe Neurological Deficits: Dr. Stevens shares his inspiring survival story after contracting severe meningitis (or HACE) in the Bolivian Andes during school, which left him with multi-organ failure and a profound speech and motor impairment that required nearly a decade of rehabilitation to fully master his craft [05:40], [07:12].
A Call for Ruthless Mentorship: Young practitioners are navigating unprecedented levels of imposter syndrome and fragmented employment [27:34]. The next generation must be ruthless in pursuing true clinical mentors, and veteran clinicians must view mentoring not as a burden, but as a reciprocal sharpening tool [28:14], [31:17].
Humor as an Agent of Change: Dogmatic, polarizing internet commentary forces clinicians to entrench themselves in outdated beliefs [14:11]. Utilizing lighthearted, self-deprecating humor breaks down defensive emotional barriers, opening a healthy dialogue for evidence-based practice changes [12:27].
Michael Shacklock in Tokyo
Our conversation in Tokyo, Japan with the author of Clinical Neurodynamics and instructor, Michael Shacklock.
Is it a nerve issue or a musculoskeletal issue? In this episode of the Jetset Rehab Education podcast, we sit down in Tokyo, Japan with the legendary Michael Shacklock, DipPhysio, MAppSc, FACP, author of Clinical Neurodynamics.
We dive deep into the future of physical therapy continuing education, why hands-on manual therapy skills are completely irreplaceable by passive online learning, and how to seamlessly integrate Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS) with other elite movement systems like Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the McGill approach.
🧠 Key Clinical Highlights:
Model A vs. Model B: Learn the crucial biomechanical difference between cooperative and competitive structural systems in the human body.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Realities: Why blindly stretching the pectoralis minor for TOS might be completely ruining your patient outcomes without proper neural mobilization sequencing.
The Tokyo Debate: Why relying on YouTube videos for complex nerve palpation and clinical reasoning is holding clinicians back from true mastery.
Movement Integration: How to synthesize Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS) with Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the McGill spine stabilization approach for comprehensive patient outcomes.
📅 Want to master these hands-on clinical neurodynamics and manual skills in person at an incredible destination? Check out our upcoming hybrid continuing education courses and secure your spot: https://www.jetsetrehabed.com/register
Advanced manual therapy continuing education in Tokyo, Japan. Our incredible international cohort of DPTs mastering evidence-based neurodynamics and orthopedic clinical reasoning. Want to elevate your practice at a world-class destination? [See our upcoming course schedule].
Drew Morcos on Physical Therapy with pro athletes
Drew Morcos on treating elite athletes.
Drew is the founder of MOTUS, a functional movement approach to clinical rehabilitation for amateur and professional athletes. Prior to opening his own practice, he was the Director of Rehabilitation at the University of Southern California-Athletic Medicine Department for 5 years. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy for the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. He earned a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from USC followed by completion of a residency in Orthopaedics and a fellowship in Sports Physical Therapy through Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles. He has experience as an athletic trainer and physical therapist in Division 1 Athletics, NFL, NBA, USA Indoor Volleyball, USA/AVP Beach Volleyball and the World’s Strongest Man Competition. He is on the board of context experts to design item questions for the Sports Clinical Specialist exam. He is also a clinical instructor for the Kaiser Permanente Sports Fellowship program and Azusa Pacific University Physical Therapy Department. He was the primary Clinical Instructor for the USC Division 1 Sports Fellowship program, one of only three programs in the nation. He also has had numerous lectures at APTA’s CSM.
Clare Frank, the greatest Physical Therapist of all time.
Clare Frank, the greatest Physical Therapist of all time in an inspiring interview. We can’t wait to host her Physical Therapy Continuing Education courses!
We have known Clare Frank for many years now.
In our opinion, she is the greatest Physical Therapist of all time.
There is not one person more influential to our careers in Physical Therapy than Clare.
Take a listen to our interview with her as we learn what makes her so successful with her patients and her students.
We are re-releasing our favorite episodes and this one is at the top.
It is probably our most inspiring episode to date!
Check out our Physical Therapy courses to sign up for her course soon!
Clare Frank’s Jetset course in Phuket, Thailand.
Blood Flow Restriction with Kyle Kimbrell
Kyle Kimbrell of Owens Recovery Science and Blood Flow Restriction expert joins us today.
He is teaching a Physical Therapy Continuing Education course for us in Las Vegas.
The location is the UFC performance institute.
The Jetset team is happy to have Kyle teach our Physical Therapy Continuing Education courses.
Kyle Kimbrell of Owens Recovery Science and Blood Flow Restriction expert joins us today.
He is teaching a Physical Therapy Continuing Education course for us in Las Vegas.
The location is the UFC performance institute.
Take a look at our other courses at www.JetsetRehabEd.com.
We discuss the many clinical applications, research, future of, and techniques of Blood Flow Restriction.
If you have any comments, let us know, JetsetRehabEd@gmail.com.
We will likely have Kyle on in the future!
email us: JetsetRehabEd@gmail.com
Blood Flow Restriction with Johnny Owens, Drew Morcos, Anne & Marshall LeMoine
Blood Flow Restriction in Vegas with Johnny Owens.
This episode was recorded in 2019.
It is one of our best.
We were planning on releasing it to promote our 2020 Blood Flow Restriction course with Johnny Owens but alas, Covid came in and the course never happened.
We never got around to releasing this episode until now!
Our next Blood Flow Restriction course is coming up on April 2nd, 2022 and the time was right. We recorded this in our hotel room in Las Vegas over some bourbon and I think this helped the episode be more loose and fun.
About our guests: Johnny Owens BS, MPT is CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science, a corporation recognized in the INC 500. He manages a research portfolio of over 40 clinical trials being conducted worldwide primarily studying the effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation in clinical populations. DREW MORCOS PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, DNSP, ATC, CSCS, FAAOMPT Drew is the founder of MOTUS, a functional movement approach to clinical rehabilitation for professional athletes to youth athletes to weekend warriors and everyone in between. Prior to opening his own practice, he was the Director of Rehabilitation at the University of Southern California-Athletic Medicine Department for 5 years. He continues to serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy for the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC.
PHYSIO U team: Dr. Anne LeMoine, PT, DPT, OCS
Anne is currently a full time Physical Therapist with Kaiser Permanente South Bay California group. Currently, she provides clinical instruction to students, and leads the KP4Me group, a Physician and Physical Therapist co-treatment group that promotes early intervention to patients and collaboration among medical providers.
Dr. Marshall LeMoine PT, DPT OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Marshall is a Clinical Specialist II physical therapist at Kaiser Permanente at the West Los Angeles location (WLA). He is also clinical faculty in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program, as well as the Orthopedic Fellowship and Sports Rehabilitation Program. He has been clinical faculty for the past 6 years mentoring orthopedic PT residents, and teaching didactical classes for the last 3 years. He continues to act as the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education, organizing PT student internships at Kaiser WLA.
The Jetset legal team of Kayvon Sarraf was also present and if you need a will and trust, he is your guy.
email us at jetsetrehabed@gmail.com and we will set you up with him.
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Clare Frank, Physical Therapist & Dody Chang, Acupuncturist
Jetset Live from Phuket: We sat down for an unprecedented, interdisciplinary roundtable in Thailand with Dr. Clare Frank (DPT) and Dr. Dody Chang (DACM, LAc) to unpack the physiological bridges, structural overlaps, and collaborative future of physical therapy and advanced acupuncture.
Want to experience immersive, collaborative clinical learning at an incredible destination? Explore our upcoming global course calendar—[HERE].
Key Clinical & Interdisciplinary Takeaways:
Meridians vs. Intramuscular Septa: Modern orthopedic acupuncture has mapped ancient meridian pathways straight to contemporary peripheral nerve courses [14:55]. High-level signaling and neural stimulation occur precisely within the fascial planes and intramuscular septa separating muscle groups [15:03].
Neuromuscular Re-Activation (Gluteal Inhibition Example): When a patient presents with inhibited gluteal firing, structural acupuncture can target the superior gluteal nerve pathway to trigger an involuntary muscular contraction [11:35]. This immediate peripheral signal maps directly back up to the central nervous system (CNS), resetting the motor control loop far faster than isolated exercise alone [11:57], [12:08].
The Neuro-Myofascial Intersection: Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Jingjin (channel sinews) shares a profound physiological overlap with Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains myofascial meridians [16:47]. Both paradigms recognize that isolated muscles do not move joints independently; the driving force is always coordinated systemic movement driven by the brain [17:34], [18:18].
The Art of Palpation as Brain Communication: True clinical healing requires moving past Googleable knowledge and honing the subtle, directional art of touch [20:54]. Skilled manual palpation acts as a direct line of mechanical communication with the patient’s central nervous system [18:45].
Acupuncture in Developmental Positions: A revolutionary frontier discussed by the panel is executing structural needling while positioning the patient inside dynamic developmental kinesiology positions (rather than standard static prone or supine alignment) to lock in motor control and neuro-stability [49:20], [49:54].
The Abundance Mindset in Patient Care: Clinicians must dismantle protectionist barriers or elitist "gatekeeping" regarding client management [36:00], [41:45]. True interdisciplinary care—where a physical therapist prepares the neuromuscular stability loop and an acupuncturist addresses local tissue down-regulation and inflammation—gets patients pain-free exponentially faster [22:52], [37:33].
Evolving Lifelong Mastery: Quoting the legendary physical therapist Dr. Vladimír Janda: "The day you stop learning is the day you die." [53:33]. Elite practitioners must remain secure enough to acknowledge what they don't know, keeping their clinical reasoning constantly curious and adaptable [03:44], [52:04].---