Summary

Dr. Maggie Henjum, a PT practice owner and CEO, shares her journey in disrupting the physical therapy industry and her proudest achievements. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right culture and creating a positive impact in healthcare. Dr. Henjum also discusses the challenges of being a business owner and the need to be comfortable with the unknown. She highlights the value of feedback and the importance of focusing on the mission and working together as a profession. If she had a magic wand, Dr. Henjum would want PTs to have the confidence and focus to make a global impact in healthcare. In this conversation, Steven Coen and Maggie discuss various topics related to physical therapy and making a positive impact in the field. They explore the impact of poor movement and the value of physical therapy in society. They also touch on the concept of the value exhaust in the physical therapy industry, where the value created by PTs is not fully captured. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning physical therapy with early healthcare and overcoming barriers to making a change in the profession. They also discuss the process of creating the practice you want to be in and identifying energizing and draining factors in the PT process.

Takeaways

The impact of poor movement and the value of physical therapy in society are important topics that need more attention.
The physical therapy industry suffers from a value exhaust, where the value created by PTs is not fully captured.
Aligning physical therapy with early healthcare is crucial for maximizing its effectiveness.
To make a dent in the PT universe, it is important to identify and overcome barriers, maintain passion, and think outside the box.
Creating the practice you want to be in requires courage, clarity on your why, and overcoming real barriers.
Identifying energizing and draining factors in the PT process can help improve the overall experience for both providers and patients.
Taking the first step and overcoming barriers is essential for making a positive change in the field of physical therapy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:06 Dr. Maggie Henjum's Journey
09:27 Why Physical Therapy?
17:09 Proudest Achievements Outside of Physical Therapy
21:09 Proudest Achievements in Career
28:40 Dealing with Challenges and Mistakes
37:26 If Dr. Henjum Had a Magic Wand
39:59 The Impact of Poor Movement and Value in Physical Therapy
41:23 The Value Exhaust in the Physical Therapy Industry
43:29 Aligning Physical Therapy with Early Healthcare
44:50 The Potential for Making a Dent in the PT Universe
45:33 Overcoming Barriers to Making a Change in PT
49:31 Creating the Practice You Want to Be In
50:01 Identifying Energizing and Draining Factors in the PT Process
50:30 Taking the First Step and Overcoming Barriers