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Actual PT

55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Hello Actual PT Nation! Join Troy and Taylor as they tackle the world of physical therapy and health care using clear explanations and evidence-based information. You can expect topics ranging from the basics of how different joints work and the things that can go wrong with them to the many aspects of American healthcare. All, from a physical therapist's perspective. The goal of this podcast is to educate and share knowledge in an approachable format for all people. Always refer to a medical professional for all medical issues, NOT A PODCAST.

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Episodes

TBI Rehab

April 06, 2024 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Welcome to another episode of the Actual PT Podcast where the entire time you have an overwhelming sense of dread listening to us ramble on about research and our opions.....well enjoy!!

Stroke Rehab

February 01, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Actual PT Nation!!! I am EXTREMELY excited to being you this episode! This is another topic and patient population that is near and dear to our hearts! Individuals who have experienced a CVA or Stroke! I hope you all enjoy!!!

Meniscus Tearzz

January 25, 2024 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

How are MeniscYallzzzz a doin?!  Welcome to another episode of the Actual PT Podcast where we are talking meniscus tears and what you should know to get back up and moving!!! Enjoy!!

ACL Case Study FINALE

January 18, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Hello Actual PT Nation!!! Here is the final installment that you all have been HOUNDING us about! The final outcome if our ACL Case Study we started months ago! Enjoy!

ALS

January 16, 2024 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

HELLO ACTUAL PT NATION!!!! Quick warning!!!! Audio has an 8 second lag at beginning and has poor quality intermittently due to Taylor's wifi...i know....i know.... how EMBARRASING! I was thinking the exact same thing! I mean how could he be so inconsiderate and not sacrifice for our beloved Actual PT Nation by getting higher quality wifi?! At the end of the day at least content is content...so hope you enjoy!!! 

Weight Belts or Blowin Out the Bottom??

January 11, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

WARNING THERE IS 1 CURSE WORD IN THIS EPISODE...YES IT WAS AN ACCIDENT....YES IM SORRY!!..NO IM NOT CUTTING IT OUT #LIFE #PG-13 Now that that is covered....come on down and listen to Taylor and Troy chuck it up over weight Belts and whether it works or not!!!

FALLing For You Actual PT Nation 💘

November 16, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Listen to Taylor and Troy break down falls, fall recovery, and everything gravity depenent!!!!

Surgical Complications of ActualSurgicalNation

November 09, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

We ARE BACKKKKK  enjoy Troy and Taylor talk about complications from surgery!!!

Grinding My Gears for ActualSurgicalNation

November 09, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Click here for a discount in Raw Kombucha.... Just kidding, great cold open though am I right? Enjoy!

Actual SurgicalNation

August 20, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Listen to Troy and Taylor blast the US' poor response to the pain crisis!!!

ACL Case Study POSTOP

August 14, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Have you ever treated a Patient immediately after ACL reconstruction? No? Then listen to this podcast as we catch you up to speed on episode 2 of this case study! 

Creatine Supplementation

July 13, 2023 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Want to know more about one of the most popular supplements used for performance today?! Want to learn an evidence based protocol for taking it?! Then LISTEN my friends! 

ACL Case Study PREHAB

June 04, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Hola ACTUAL PT NATION!!! Tune in to hear the newest episode where we talk about the healing process of a close friend of ours! Expect this series to roll out as it is happening in real time and see how we transition him through ACL reconstruction! 

RECOVERY Pt. 2!!! 💊🩹❄️🏋‍♂️🚴‍♀️

May 29, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Did I hear RUN IT BACK?! As promised in episode 1 here is what literature says!! And fyi the evidence in not treat!!!  #yikes

RECOVERY Pt. 1 🏋‍♂️❄️🩹💊

May 29, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Listen to Taylor and Troy talk about what we do and do not know about recovery following exercise and training of any kind!!

Posture

May 07, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Taylor finally showed up everybody! So tune in to Troy AND Taylor talk about the basics of posture and why it is important for a healthy lifestyle!! 

Neuroplasticity - virtual walking?!?!

April 18, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MB

Troy (NOT Taylor) brings you more on chronic pain and brain neuroplasticity!! Enjoy!!

🍰🍩The Sugars 🍭🍫

March 12, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

This is one Sweet Treat of an episode let me tell yah!!! Taylor and Troy talk about Diabetes or THE SUGARS depending on where exactly you live! And don't mind the cat knocking over the mic that was 1000% planned...because we can... Well enjoy and happy St. Patties day, before St. Patties day!

Case Study 1

March 05, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Here we are mixing it up on you Actual PT Nation! We are bringing in a Case Study to demonstrate how the world is more Gray and less Black and White than everyone might think! Enjoy and thanks for listening!!!

😴 Don't SLEEP On This!!! 😴

February 26, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Do you know anyone that has trouble sleeping?!  (If you said no then you really do not know your friends/family well!) Tune in to hear how Sleep can have huge implications on your life and how you experience Pain!

Balance Revisited (Revised?)...MORE BALANCE

February 19, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Sooo we forgot we already did a balance episode...this year....soooo I hope you like MORE BALANCE and a slightly different spin on it!

Major PAINNNN 😵

February 06, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

PNE+  Something you will learn alll about and something you will be glad you learned!! Pain is a difficult topic and controls many people's lives but here a little tool to fight back!!! Also hope you like cats....

Mr. Fantastic VS The Thing

February 06, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Which is better Hypermobility  OR Hypomobility??? Don't know the answer??  Then listen to this episode in if you should be flexible or to tight to put in your shoes!

Benefits of Resistance Training 💪

February 06, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Hola mi Amigos!!!  Welcome to another episode of the Actual PT Podcast! Tune in to hear us break down why Resistance Training ISSSSS for you and why it is so important!  Don't forget to show compassion to everyone you meet (other than Taylor)!!!

Balance

January 02, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Happy New Years ACTUAL PT Fam!! We wish you nothing but the best and cheers to a new year! Tune in and listen to Taylor and Troy talk about Balance and what you should be doing to set yourself up for success!

Muscle Growth

January 02, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Actually SWOLE PT Nation!  Do you want to be jacked? Do you want to look like Arnold Shwartzinager in his prime?! Well you should probably buy steroids! For everyone else that wants a better understanding of how to gain Functional Strength and size tune in to Troy and Taylor!

Blood Flow Restriction PART 2

December 05, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Here is your weekly installment of Troy being smarter than Taylor (can you tell who writes the descriptions?) BFR edition round!! Thanks so much for listening and we hope you enjoy listening to what the evidence says about BFR round dose!!!!!

Blood Flow Restriction PART 1

November 28, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Hello fam! Listen to Taylor and Troy spit that game on BFR, what it is, how you use it, and whyyyy you should if you ain't!!

Types of Dementia

November 17, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Happy (Belated) Veterans Day!!! And thank you for your service!! Today Taylor and Troy are talking about the most common forms of Dementia! Tune in to learn more nowwww Right now Listen now...

ACL Reconstruction

October 23, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Have you ever had your Fantay Football season end because your best player tore their ACL?!?!  No? How about your favorite team missing the playoffs because your star running back their their ACL?!?! A Browns fan you say?  Wellllll Taylor and Troy break down the bare bones of what you need to know about ACL Reconstruction surgery so how about you humor us and tune in!!!

Vascular Insufficiency

October 23, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Do your legs hurt because a decrease in arterial or venous blood flow? Do you have zero clue what I am talking about? Then guess what? Listen to this podcast!!!!

Vascular Insufficiency

October 23, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Do your legs hurt because a decrease in arterial or venous blood flow? Do you have zero clue what I am talking about? Then guess what? Listen to this podcast!!!!

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

October 16, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Hello Actual PT Nation!!! Today Taylor and Troy are talking about Knee Replacement Surgery and everything you kneed to know to ensure the success of yourself or your loved ones! Tune in for all them deetzzzz! 

Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)

October 02, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Parkinson's Disease

October 02, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Hello Actual PT Nation!!! Parkinsons Disease or PD is a neurological disorder that effects a massive chunk of the population! If you or anyone you know has PD this is the podcast for you!! It is a quick synopsis of the BASICS you NEED to know to have an understanding of PD! Tune in!!!

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

September 10, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

September 04, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Hello FRANDSSS welcome to another episode of the Actual PT Podcast. This is almost a part 2 to last week's episode but today we are covering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!! This effects a large amount of laborers and working class individuals so tune in to see if you or anyone else you know can benefit from YOUR new knowledge!

Peripheral Nerves and Bear Traps

August 28, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

ACTUAL PT NATION! Welcome to another funtabulous episode with Troy and Taylor! Today we are covering Peripheral Nerve Entrapment!!! Tune in and as always feel free to comment, like, or subscribe to let us know your thoughts, feelings, questions, or kinks!! (Will get a chuckle after you listen to the episode) 

Plantar Fascitis (Fasciosis)

August 07, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Helloo Actual PT Family! Join us while we cover what plantar fascitis is, how to I.D. it, and what to do to fix it!!! As always thanks so much for joining us!! 

Plantar Fascitis (Fasciosis)

August 07, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Helloo Actual PT Family! Join us while we cover what plantar fascitis is, how to I.D. it, and what to do to fix it!!! As always thanks so much for joining us!! 

The HIGHS and The LOWS of Ankle Sprains

July 31, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Hello again friends! Welcome to another episode of the Actual PT Podcast where our hosts dive foot first into some RICE!!!! Well not really...they do talk about High vs Low Ankle Sprains and the evidence to support rehab/prehab of all of the above!!

Adhesive Capsulitis

July 22, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Ever hear of FROZEN SHOULDER?!?!  (not an Elsa thing) Well today is your lucky day! Tune into the Actual PT Podcast as Troy and Taylor break down everything you need to know about this difficult diagnosis!

Rotator Cuff and Labral Pathologies

July 17, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Do you or Do you Not have a shoulder that is currently or has been Owy?! If you are saying yes to the boo booz then this is the episode for you! Listen to Taylor and Troy break down the specifics of Rotator Cuff and Labral pathologies!!! HINT: this episode and the next are closely connected so if you like this one you will definitely like the next! (Posting soon!)

are you PULLING my HAMSTRING???

July 10, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Hello friends and family! Tune into this episode to listen to Troy and Taylor break down the specifics of Hamstring Tears/Strains/Pulls! They will cover: How they happen How to rehab them (and most importantly) How to PREVENT them!! 

Weak Bones or Weak Minds?!?!!

July 03, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Happy 4th of July to all and may the 4th be with you!!! On this Episdoe of the Sunday Findays Troy and Taylor tackle the topic of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, the NEW Osteoporosis CPG and the clinical application of all of the above!!! Tune in to find out how you or your loved ones can prevent the dreaded Osteoporenia(made up word from Taylor that is super embarrassing)  Tune in!

Sunday Fundays: Red Flags & Referred Pain

April 11, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Tune into the first ever Sunday Funday with Taylor and Troy while they have a casual educational conversation on Red Flags and Referred Pain! What they are and what you need to know!

Low Back Pain Episode #2

November 03, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

Part 2 of the Lower Back Pain Series!!!! Tune in to Troy and Taylor adding another layer of education to the all so common and complicated issue that is LOWER BACK PAIN! Feel free to reach out for all comments, and questions at ActualPT.com !!!!

Low Back Pain Episode #1

November 03, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MB

Do you or anyone you know currently have or have hadLower Back Pain?!?! Well shucks I hardly know a single person who hasn't!!! The more you know about back pain the more you will be able tohelp yourself and others!!! HINT: going to a chiropractor once a month for an 80 dollar "correction" is NOT the answer!!!

DOCTOR of Physical Therapy?

June 12, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MB

Welcome to one of our favorite Episodes yet!!! In this Episode Taylor and Troy dive into the specifics of exactly when, how, why, and what a Doctor of Physical Therapy is! ENJOY! All citations, questions, and comments can also be found at ActualPT.com !

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

June 03, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MB

Top O the mornin ACTUAL PT NATION...or whatever time it is you are listening to this!!  Do your knees hurt when you jump, squat, sprint, cut, or even sit for long periods of time?! Well this is the episode for you! Tune in while Taylor and Troy bring you the deetz you need to fix your knees!! And as always thank so much for listening!!! P.S. any and all citations of research used to help create this episode can be found at actualpt.com