PT Howl
PT Howl
Arkansas State Physical Therapy Department
Cultivating the advancement and community of the Physical Therapy profession by furthering the knowledge of students, building a network among physical therapists, and getting the key highlights of A-State’s Physical Therapy program, all through simple conversations.
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Southerland
Today we sit down with Dr. Southerland and get to learn more about his why for physical therapy, and what he enjoys outside of the profession.
Nov 8, 2023
19 min
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Susan Motts
Today we sit down with Dr. Susan Motts and discuss her why for physical therapy and what lead her to Arkansas State.
Oct 17, 2023
17 min
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Wilkins
Today we sit down with Dr. Rachel Wilkins and talk about her why for physical therapy, her future plans as a professional, and her loyalty to coffee in Jonesboro.
Oct 4, 2023
15 min
Episode 13: Dry Needling
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Farley and students Brandon and Garrett to discuss their experiences with dry needling. You can expect to learn some indications for dry needling, how to get certified, and different ways that you can use dry needling to get desired responses in our patients.
May 2, 2023
36 min
Episode 12: DPT Admissions at Arkansas State University
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Southerland and Dr. Motts to discuss the admissions process for the DPT program at Arkansas State University. You can expect to learn how to be a competitive applicant, the process of applying, and more about the program such as costs, board exam pass rates, etc.
Apr 25, 2023
36 min
Episode 11: Kelly King on Becoming a PTA as a School Teacher
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly King, a graduate of the PTA program at Arkansas State to discuss her transition from being a school teacher to becoming a PTA. You can expect to learn more about being a "non-traditional" therapist, the process involved in changing professions, and the challenges/benefits of making the transition.
Apr 18, 2023
7 min
Episode 10: Hippotherapy Program at Arkansas State University
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Farley, Dr. Wilkins, and Brayden to discuss the hippotherapy program here at ASU. We discuss the program's origin, what the program is, and what they want to accomplish in the future.
Apr 11, 2023
31 min
Episode 9: Working as a DPT Student
In this episode, we sit down with several students currently going through the DPT program to discuss working as a PT student. There are several perspectives presented from working to working a job and having a kid. Hopefully, this episode can give you insight into if working while in the program would be right for you, reasons to work and not to work, and how to balance work and school if you do work.
Apr 4, 2023
20 min
Episode 8: Day of Giving at A-State
In this episode, we discuss the "Day of Giving" that is taking place at Arkansas State University and how it could be of great benefit to the physical therapy department, including podcast and conference room improvements.
Mar 28, 2023
5 min
Episode 7: Non-Traditional Students Discuss Being a DPT Student
In this week's episode, we sit down with Eric and Coleton, two second-year DPT students, to discuss why they came back to school, advice they have for people wanting to return to school, and how PT school has been so far.
Mar 7, 2023
16 min
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