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PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

You only have X amount of time in a given day. If you are a Physical Therapist or a Student Physical Therapist, you may also find that the time and energy you have left is precious, but the list of concepts you want to review or learn is endless. Build the habit of listening to small, bite-sized pieces of information to help you study, and save you time to live the rest of your life. Kasey Hogan, PT, DPT, OCS will be covering anatomy, arthokinematics, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and so much more. Tune in to learn on a time budget so you can continue to move your practice forward!

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Episodes

Long Head of Biceps Tendon Pathology: Pain Generator or Not?

March 12, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

You have a patient referred to you for Biceps Tendonitis, but is this really the pain generator or not? What else could be involved? In this episode, we cover the following: Anatomy of the Long Head of the Biceps Biceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps Tendonosis Common tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon Pathology Patient demographics with this injury Examples of objective measurements to include in your exam Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed...

What is a Lasague Test? A Closer Look at the Straight Leg Raise Test

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Where did the Lasague Test get its name from? What does this test actually test? What happens physiologically to the nerves during this test? How can we optimize accurate results? Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on...

Pes Anserine Bursitis

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MB

Have a patient with medial knee pain? Today, we cover more on Pes Anserine Bursitis (also commonly referred to as Pes Anserine Syndrome): What is the Pes Anserine? Who typically develops this bursitis? How do we evaluate this in our patients? What differentials should we rule out? What do we do about it? Looking to develop your critical thinking framework with differential diagnosis? Check out igniteclinicalinstitute.com. Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide usef...

Cervical Stingers in Collision Sports

January 23, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

Want to brush up on your sports-related injuries? Today for the neck region, we cover: What is a stinger? How does it happen? What do we screen for? What are some other differential diagnoses? Here is the study I mention in the episode for your reading pleasure. Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational know...

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

PT Snacks is back with the new year! We're kicking it off with Iliotibial Band Syndrome. In this episode, we cover the following: What is the IT Band? What are the current theories of why it gets aggravated? Who gets this diagnosis and how? How do we evaluate this in our patients? What differential diagnoses do we rule out? How is imaging utilized in these patients? What do we do for treatment? What to take a deeper dive into growing your clinical practice and get CCUs at the same ti...

Deadlift Variations: Understanding the Difference Between Romanian and Stiff Leg Deadlifts

September 05, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB

Heard these terms before, but not sure what the difference between them is? We will be comparing the technique for both of these to each other, benefits of using them, and things to look out for in research to make sure the terminology matches the technique used. Follow @ignite.clinical.institute on Instagram to stay up to date on new continuing education courses coming out! Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched...

Introduction to Deadlifts

August 29, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MB

PT Snacks will begin sprinkling in some Strength & Conditioning concepts and expertise! Today's topic? Deadlifts! More specifically today on barbell deadlifts. This topic deserves more than one episode, but we will be giving a broad overview on: What is a deadlift? Why is it important to learn? Utilizing force vectors to increase efficiency Basics on how to perform Other variations  Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted,...

Turf Toe: How to Evaluate in Your Patients

August 15, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: What is Turf Toe? Anatomy review of the 1st MTP joint Who gets Turf Toe? How do we identify this in our patient? Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life. Hit follow to make sure you ne...

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Identifying SCFE in Patient Clinical Presentation and Their Radiography

August 08, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)? What are some risk factors for developing this? What do we look for in a patient's clinical presentation? How is this identified in imaging? Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time ...

Hoffman's Sign - Is an Okay Sign Okay?

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MB

What is a Hoffman Sign and what does it signify? How well does this sign work as a standalone vs. using additional information to make the correct diagnosis? Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life. Hit follow to make sure you nev...

Achilles Tendon Ruptures

July 25, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MB

What happens when the largest tendon in the body ruptures? Who does this happen to, and how do we identify them? Listen to find out. Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life. Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have ...

Navicular Traumatic and Stress Fractures: Identifying Fractures in the Mid Foot

July 18, 2023 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Brief overview of mid foot anatomy Mechanisms of navicular fractures How to identify these in your clinic Types of treatments utilized for this injury Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of l...

Diagnosing Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy

July 11, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MB

Hello everyone! We are back and at 'em again. In this episode, we cover the following: Anatomy and physiology of the Posterior Tibialis Overview of the causes of this tendinopathy and who gets them The downsides of research on this topic Clinical subjective and objective material to include for this evaluation Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looki...

PT Snacks Update: Where Have I Been?

June 02, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MB

Hey family! It's been a long time, but I just wanted to pop in and give a brief update on what I've been working on. We will be starting back with regular episodes this summer for this Podcast, but in the meantime, be sure and send me topics you would like to learn more about! Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundat...

E81 - Bankart Lesions

February 21, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB

Today, we continue our discussion on topics related to shoulder instability. In this episode, we cover the following: What is the shoulder labrum? What is the purpose of the shoulder labrum? What is a Bankart Lesion? What are some types of Bankart Lesions? What do we do for patients with these injuries? Don't forget! The PT Snacks Service Challenge is still going on until March 31st. Get more information here. Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed...

E80 - Hill Sachs Lesions

January 31, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: What is a Hill Sachs Lesion and how does it happen? What injuries does this commonly occur with? How do we grade severity? What are some differential diagnoses rule out? For more information on the PT Snacks Service Challenge, go here. Use the #ptsnacksservicechallenge to tag me in your project! Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Phy...

E79 - Types of Shoulder Dislocations

January 27, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Why does the shoulder dislocate so much? What directions does the shoulder dislocate in, and how does this happen? What would you see in a clinical exam? For more information on how to get involved in the PT Snacks Service challenge, go here. Use the #ptsnacksservicechallenge or tag me in your project! Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Stude...

E78: Keys to Dominating the NPTE with Dr. Kyle Rice

January 10, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

On this episode, we welcome Dr. Kyle Rice, aka "Coach K," from PT Hustle. For those of you who have been asking, this episode is dedicated to physical therapists, physical therapist students, and physical therapist assistants who struggle with standardized tests and are looking for help on how to tackle the NPTE. So if you fit into that mold, this episode is especially for you. We cover the following here: Dr. Kyle Rice's own comeback story on how he learned to dominate the NPTE after many ...

E77: Join the PT Snacks 2023 Service Challenge!

January 01, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MB

We are starting off 2023 with a bang! Welcome to the 2023 PT Snacks Service Challenge! Here's the thing: I see nothing wrong with pursing goals to better yourself. In fact, I encourage it! But what if this year, instead of just focusing on pursuing things that benefit ourselves, we focused on the people around us? Imagine what may happen if we stretch ourselves to put others first and serve a need that we see. It doesn't matter how big or small the service project, whether it's PT-related...

Encore: Ankles, Fractures, and Ottawa Ankle Rules

December 06, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MB

When broken ankles become more literal than in reference to Defense being left in the dust in sports. In this episode, we cover the joints in the rear foot, what patients with fractures may look like, and how to utilize the Ottawa Ankle Rules for a quick screening. Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowle...

E76 - Sever's Disease: What is This and Who Can Get It?

November 29, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MB

We return after a two-week break with more on growth plate injuries! In this episode, we cover the following: What is Sever's Disease? What patient population do we see this with? What are some differential diagnoses to consider? How do we treat this? Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base ...

E75: Osgood-Schlatter Disease

November 08, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

This week, we are taking a break from learning about the spine, and circling back to the knee. In this episode, we cover: What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Who gets this and how does it happen? Risk factors for developing Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Assessments and differentials in your exam Treatments suggested for this condition Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical ...

E74 - Current Concepts: Neck Pain with Headaches

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Last category of the Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy for cervical groups! In this episode, we cover: Symptoms associated with Cervicogenic Headaches What to evaluate in your objective exam What to address for treatment Support the show The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have ti...

E73: Current Concepts - Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits

October 25, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Moving on to a third group of neck pain out of the Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits. In this episode, we cover the following: Patient characteristics that fit in this category Subjective and objective measures to look at Types of treatments and their contraindications Characteristics of patients who respond well to manipulations For the October Special on MedBridge Premium, use the promo code PTMONTHPTSP for an additional $50 off the nor...

E72: Current Concepts - Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MB

Today's episode covers one of four types of neck pain mentioned in the Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments. In this episode, we cover the following: Definition of Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments Common clinical findings and symptoms Current treatment recommendations The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical The...

E71: Current Concepts - Neck Pain with Radiating Pain

October 11, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB

In today's episode, we go over Neck Pain with Radiating Pain, one of the four categories of neck pain mentioned in the Cervical Current Concepts: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. We cover: Definition of Neck Pain with Radiating Pain Clinical Signs and Symptoms of patients in this category Objective test clusters to rule in/out radiculopathy Characteristics of patients that respond well to therapy interventions The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exha...

E70 - Encore: The Median Nerve, Carpal Tunnel, and Other Median Nerve Injuries

October 04, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Special Announcement! For National PT Month, MedBridge is offering listeners a Premium subscription for just $225 (normally $425)! This means that for the same price as the Education subscription, you will also have access to all Premium-level patient engagement benefits like an HEP building and patient education resources. Just use the promo code PTMONTHPTSP or go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast-pt-month. What could possibly go wrong with the Median Nerve? In this e...

E69 - Suprascapular Nerve Injury: Why Does My Patient's Shoulder Blade Look Weird?

September 27, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MB

You've discovered that one of your patients shows signs of atrophy on their shoulder blade. You were originally suspecting a rotator cuff injury, but where is this coming from? In this episode, we cover the following: Suprascapular nerve path and innervation Suprascapular nerve sites of entrapment Clinical signs and symptoms of Suprascapular nerve injury The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Ph...

E68 - Does My Hip Patient Have Avascular Necrosis?

September 20, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.38 MB

How can we be better at screening patients with hip pain for Avascular Necrosis? Perhaps we can by building a better understanding of what we know about it. In this episode, we cover the following: Review of blood supply to the femoral neck Demographics and Risk Factors of patients with AVN Treatment interventions utilized for AVN The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who lo...

E67 - Are Your Patient's Symptoms Visceral or Somatic?

September 13, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MB

How well can you differentiate between visceral and somatic signs and symptoms? Are you confident that what you are treating is musculoskeletal in origin? Today, we cover an overview of similarities between symptoms that are either of visceral or somatic origin. Placzek, J. D., & Boyce, D. A. (2006). Orthopaedic physical therapy secrets. Mosby Elsevier.  The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Phys...

E66: Radial Tunnel Syndrome vs. Lateral Epicondylitis

September 06, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MB

"Tennis Elbow" is a common diagnosis we hear for lateral elbow pain, but what else could it be? How can we better understand what tissue is the true pain generator so we can better treat it? In this episode, we cover the following: What is Radial Tunnel Syndrome? Review of anatomy of the upper extremity nerves Differential diagnoses of lateral elbow pain How do we treat RTS? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical The...

E65: What is A Cyclops Lesion?

August 30, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MB

Have you ever heard of this term? This may be something you want to be familiar with if you treat a lot of knees. In this episode, we cover the following: What is a Cyclops Lesion? What patient population get these and what does it look like? What are common hypotheses for why this happens? What do we do about this? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build...

E64 - Encore: The Ankle, Fractures, and Ottawa Ankle Rules

August 23, 2022 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MB

Today we bring back an early crowd favorite. In this episode, we cover the following: Joints of the rear foot Screening out patients who may have fractures Utilizing the Ottawa Ankle Rules The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.   Hit follow to...

E63 - UCL Insufficiency and How to Screen For It

August 16, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

We are wondering into the elbow region this week! Join us to learn more about screening for this. In this episode we cover the following: Elbow passive and dynamic stabilizers Components of the UCL Types of patients who get these injuries Differential diagnoses How to screen for this conditionThe purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their fou...

E62 - Long Head of Biceps Tendon Pathology: Pain Generator or Not?

August 09, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

You have a patient referred to you for Biceps Tendonitis, but is this really the pain generator or not? What else could be involved? In this episode, we cover the following: Anatomy of the Long Head of the Biceps Biceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps Tendonosis Common tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon Pathology Patient demographics with this injury Examples of objective measurements to include in your exam The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for ...

E61 - Treating ACLs in an Adolescent Population with Dr. Marissa Gradoz

August 02, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

If you’ve ever worked with a pediatric sports population, you’ve probably noticed there are a few differences between treating a pre-teen and an adult. For example, what about their goals and motivation? What is physiologically different with this population? How do we master the art of communicating with the patient, their parents, and even their coaches. Enter Marissa Gradoz, PT, DPT, SCS, to talk about how to optimally treat this patient population with all these factors in mind.  In th...

E60 - Central Cord Syndrome: What is This and Who Gets It?

July 26, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

Your patient presents with a strange presentation of symptoms after experiencing a fall. Their imaging reveals no cervical fractures, but what could it be? In this episode, we cover the following: What is Central Cord Syndrome and how does it occur? Why does it present with such a strange distribution? What are some other differentials we could suspect? What is the prognosis of patients with this diagnosis? What type of treatment do they get: conservative or surgery? The purpose of th...

E59 - Pancoast Tumor: When To Be Suspicious Of This

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MB

PT Snacks Podcast got a shoutout to Berxi's "The Best Physical Therapy Podcasts for 2022"! https://www.berxi.com/resources/articles/best-physical-therapy-podcasts/ In this episode, we cover the following: What is a Pancoast Tumor? What are the typical patient demographics of someone with this? What symptoms do we see with this? What type of imaging is used to identify this diagnosis? What type of treatment is typically utilized? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, conden...

E58 - Screening Out Cervical Instability

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

What happens when you see a cervical patient that you're not sure you're safe to treat? Maybe they had an accident? Maybe they are apprehensive? In this episode, we cover the following: C1 and C2 bone and ligamentous anatomy Things in a subjective that may clue you into cervical instability Screening tests to utilize For a review on Canadian C-Spine Rules, listen to Episode 33! The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical...

E57 - Encore: Local and Systemic Wound Healing Factors to Consider in Your Patients

July 05, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

Enjoy this encore episode while PT Snacks pauses to take a moment to celebrate the holiday! Be back soon! In this episode, we'll cover local and systemic factors that can affect the healing process in a wound. How exactly does infection impede wound healing? What do demographics have to do with how quickly someone recovers? This is a brief overview, but important to understand for your patients so that you can identify someone who is at a higher risk for abnormal healing. Factors Affecting...

E56 - Smoking and Tissue Wound Healing

June 28, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MB

We've all heard smoking is bad for us, but why? How does it affect wound healing? What should we tell our patients about it? In this episode, we cover the following: The effects of smoking on wound healing Impacts of Nicotine, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Cyanide on different stages of the wound healing process How to educate your patients on the effects of smoking Post-operative considerations Need a review on normal stages of wound healing? Listen back to Episode 3! The purpose of ...

E55 - Father's Day Edition: The Art and Science of Leadership with Bill Hogan

June 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

This week we have a special guest in honor of Father's Day: my dad.  Bill Hogan retired as a Colonel in the United States Air Force and now leads in a different setting: ministry. I get the opportunity to share one of my first life mentors with you today, in a conversation similar to how we may talk nowadays over a shared meal together. In this episode, we answer the following: Who is a leader?  How to balance the art and science of being a leader How to create a productive team environm...

E54 - Cervical Myelopathy: What Is It and How Do We Assess For It?

June 14, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: What is Cervical Myelopathy? What causes it? How do we assess for it? What imaging is utilized? What type of medical intervention is typically used for these patients? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of ...

E53 - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Risk Factors, and Management

June 07, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: What is an Aneurysm? Where do Aneurysms typically occur? Who is at risk for developing these? How do we screen and manage patients with aneurysms that haven't ruptured? What are clinical signs of a ruptured aneurysm? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still ...

E52: Encore Episode - Rotator Cuff Pathology and How to Assess For It

May 31, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

Encore for Episode 23! If you missed this the first time, here's a great way to continue with our studies on the shoulder. Stay tuned next week for a brand new episode! Wondering what physical exam tests to use for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy? Well first, let's define what that is, what causes it, and who is most likely to have it. Then we can dive into what group of special tests are best to confirm our hypothesis.  Need a review on forming working shoulder hypotheses? You should check out ...

E51 - Shoulder Instability and Ways to Assess For It

May 24, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Types of shoulder instability Risk factors associated Ways to assess for shoulder instability in the clinic The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.   Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Ha...

E50 - Shoulder Labrum Anatomy, Function, Injury, and Special Tests

May 17, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Glenoid labrum anatomy The function of the labrum Labral tears vs. labral detachment Special tests for labral pathology Welcome to the 50th episode of this show! I'm so thankful to have you all in this community. Honored to make it in Feedspot's Top 60 Physical Therapy Podcasts, thanks to the love and support of people like you, so thank you! You can check out the article here: https://blog.feedspot.com/physical_therapy_podcasts/ The purpose of ...

E49 - Stress Fractures of the Foot

May 10, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: What is a stress fracture? Who are the typical patients who develop stress fractures in the foot? Where do we commonly see stress fractures in the foot? What do we do about it? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important asp...

E48 - Lisfranc Anatomy, Assessment of Injury, and Treatment Options

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Lisfranc anatomy and function Types of Lisfranc injuries Assessment of the Lisfranc joint Treatment options for injuries to the Lisfranc joint The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.   Hit follow to mak...

E47 - Cranial Nerves: Function, Assessment, and Common Mechanisms of Injury

April 26, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Names and functions of the Cranial Nerves How to assess for them in the clinic Common mechanisms of injury Mnemonics for names and function The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.   Hit follow to make s...