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PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days 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

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...

E46 - Cauda Equina Syndrome: What Is It and What Do We Do About It?

April 19, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB

In this episode we cover the following: What is the Cauda Equina? What causes Cauda Equina Syndrome? What are some red flags we screen for? What is the next step for a patient we suspect has this? What is the prognosis for recovery? 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 oth...

E45 - Disc Anatomy, Function, and Injury

April 12, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MB

In the following episode we cover: The function of an intervertebral disc Basic anatomy of an intervertebral disc Types of disc injury Implication for clinical exam The role of imaging with our 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 life. ...

E44 - Treating the Patient Beyond the Diagnosis with Danielle Stoller and Marabeth Quin

April 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

 Ever wondered why your patients won't do their home exercise program? That you just weren't getting through to your patients? Or maybe you're so burned out, that you feel like you have nothing left to give? Clinical excellence has a very important role, but must be combined with one important aspect: treating the patient behind the diagnosis. Danielle Stoller and Marabeth Quin are here from Expanded Practice to share their wisdom on the following: How emotions are contagious The importan...

E43 - Cartilage Anatomy, Healing, and Common Surgeries Utilized

March 29, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

In this episode, we cover the following: Cartilage anatomy and function Factors that affect cartilage damage Types of surgeries that address cartilage damage 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 ep...

E42 - Meniscal Tear Types and Healing Prognosis

March 15, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

We continue on with our discussion on Meniscal Tears. We answer the following in this episode: Types of Meniscal Tears Healing Prognosis of Tear Types Surgical decision making for Meniscal Repair vs. Meniscectomy Brief Overview of Repair Types 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 fo...

E41 - Meniscal Anatomy, Tears, and Surgical vs. Conservative Decision Making

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Meniscal injuries are among some of the most common injuries that we see relating to the knee in the clinic. In this episode we briefly cover: Meniscal anatomy Meniscal function Common demographics of patients with meniscal tears Types of tears Surgical vs. Conservative treatment More to be covered in the future! 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 ...

E40 - Pt 2: How to Advocate for Others as a Physical Therapist with Dr. Tamara "Nikki" Shelton

February 28, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

In part two of this interview with Dr. Nikki Shelton, we discuss how we as Physical Therapists can be advocates within our Healthcare systems, our communities, and with our patients on an individual level. Nikki discusses ways in which she was able to embody this concept in her own story, and how there is room for more of this in so many ways in the future. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month this February. I believe in celebrating each other's differences and building each other up...

E39 - Pt 1: How to Find and Follow Your Own Passion with Dr. Tamara "Nikki" Shelton

February 22, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

This episode, we welcome the one and only, Tamara “Nikki” Shelton, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT. I cannot speak enough about the positive impact Nikki has made on my life, and I am so excited to share her words of wisdom. Today we will be covering the following: Nikki's journey as a Physical Therapist How to see a need and fill it How to advocate for others and give back How to find a mentor and community to pour into you How to find your passion and keep that fire burning when times get ...

E39 - Pt 1: How to Find and Follow Your Own Passion with Dr. "Nikki" Shelton

February 22, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

This episode, we welcome the one and only, Dr. Nikki Shelton. I cannot speak enough about the positive impact Nikki has made on my life, and I am so excited to share her words of wisdom. Today we will be covering the following: Nikki's journey as a Physical Therapist How to see a need and fill it How to advocate for others and give back How to find a mentor and community to pour into you How to find your passion and keep that fire burning when times get hard How to run the race, but en...

E38 - Tendon Anatomy, Types of Injury, and Tendon Healing

February 15, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Continuing on with our series on tissue healing, we dive into more on Tendon healing. Here are the topics we cover in this episode: Tendon anatomy and function Process of tendon healing Factors that affect tendon healing How we address tendon dysfunction in Physical Therapy Keep in mind this is a simplified overview of tendons! We will continue to cover more on this in the future. For more on general tissue healing, check out episode 3. For more on Achilles Tendinopathy, check out episo...

E37 - Peripheral Nerve Healing and How Exercise Can Help

February 08, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

You are helping a patient recover from a nerve injury. How do we help our patients best recover, and how long does it take? Here are the topics we go over in this episode: Brief review of neuron anatomy How do we define Neurapraxia, Axonotmesis, and Neurotmesis, and what examples of these do we see in the clinic? What is the difference between a compression nerve injury, crush injury, and transection nerve injury? How does the body conduct nerve healing? What treatments can we use to be...

E36 - How to Treat a Neurological Population in an Orthopedic Setting

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

How do we bridge the gap between the Neurological and Orthopedic world of Physical Therapy? Today we have a special guest: Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT, NCS, to discuss with us how to best take care of patients with neurological deficits that end up in an orthopedic setting. Here are the questions we answer in this episode: What are some factors that effect whether a patient with neurological deficits goes to a neurological facility or orthopedic facility? What parameters should we use when l...

E35 - Muscle Tissue Healing, Strains, and How To Help Them Heal

January 25, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

How do we help muscles to recover and heal? By understanding HOW a muscle heals. In this episode we cover the following questions: What types of muscle injuries are there? What types of muscles are more susceptible to strains? How does muscle tissue heal? How do physical therapists assist in the tissue healing process? How long does it take muscle to heal? How do we grade different muscle strains? How do we apply this to a clinic setting? The purpose of this podcast is to provide use...

E34 - Bone Healing, Prognostic Factors, and Clinical Application

January 18, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

We are back for 2022! In this episode, we answer the following questions: Why should we worry about bone healing? How do we know when it is safe to progress a patient towards their goals? What are some things to take note of that may affect a patient's healing capacity? How can we best work together with our healthcare team to make sure we are doing right by our patients? How do we educate our patients on their bone healing so they can be active participants in their own rehabilitation?...

E33-Canadian C-Spine Rules

December 21, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MB

How do you decide if a patient with an acute cervical injury needs to get imaging or not? Ever heard of the Canadian C-Spine Rules? Here's a great, highly sensitive tool to use with patients to help make an evidence-based clinical decision on whether or not they need imaging...all in less than 10 minutes. 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 ...

E32-Evaluating Lateral Epicondylitis

December 14, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MB

Here's a nod to the elbow joint. What is Lateral Epicondylitis and what muscles are usually involved? What are some differentials we should be on the lookout for? How do we evaluate for this? Bonus if you can answer what another name for this condition is! 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 t...

E31-Femoral Neck Stress Fractures

December 07, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MB

Worried one of your patients may have a femoral stress fracture? What are some risk factors that can lead to the development of a stress fracture in the femoral neck? What types of femoral neck stress fractures are there and who tends to get them? How do we classify them with imaging, and what type of imaging do we use? 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...

E30-Hamstring Strain Pt 2: Treatment and Return to Sport

November 30, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

What is the most efficient way to treat a hamstring strain? What criteria can we use to feel sure our patients are ready to return to sport? For reference: Erickson LN, Sherry MA. Rehabilitation and return to sport after hamstring strain injury. J Sport Health Sci. 2017 Sep;6(3):262-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2017.04.001. Epub 2017 Apr 10. PMID: 30356646; PMCID: PMC6189266. Heiderscheit BC, Sherry MA, Silder A, Chumanov ES, Thelen DG. Hamstring strain injuries: recommendations for diagnosis,...

E28-Hamstring Strains Pt 1: Types, Differentials, and Prognosis

November 23, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Hamstring strains are some of the most common injuries we see in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. But what types of athletes typically get these injuries, and what are some risk factors associated with them? What types of hamstring strains are there, and what causes them? What are some other differentials that should be on our radar? And finally, what do we look at to estimate a patient's prognosis for return to sport? Stay tuned next week for Part 2 on Treatment! The purpose of this podcast i...

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November 23, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MB

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E27-The Median Nerve, Carpal Tunnel, and Other Median Nerve Injuries

November 16, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

What could possibly go wrong with the Median Nerve? In this episode, we cover the pathway of the Median Nerve, common types of Median Nerve injuries, the basics to evaluating Carpal Tunnel, and other differentials to include in your exam. Skip to 4:04 for nerve injury overview. Skip to 5:40 for intro to Carpal Tunnel. Skip to 8:45 for other differentials for Carpal Tunnel. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapis...

E26-The Brachial Plexus and Types of Injuries

November 09, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Uttering the words, "Brachial Plexus," may bring a few of you back to anatomy lab in PT school, but do you remember it now? How well can you utilize it for your differential diagnosis with your patients? In this episode, we briefly cover the components of the Brachial Plexus and the most common types of injuries we see to it. If you want to skip ahead to the types of injuries seen to the Brachial Plexus, skip ahead to 6:56. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed inform...

E25-Achilles Tendinopathy Evaluation and Treatment Overview

November 02, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MB

What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Who typically has this and how do they get it? How can we assess for this and feel confident we are correct? What do we focus on to help a patient get back to their goals? 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...

E24-Intro to Evaluating and Treating Concussions with Dr. Kayla Vinzant

October 26, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Concussion is a hot topic right now with new research emerging in mass quantities. Where do we start? Dr. Kayla Vinzant takes us through a bird's-eye view of what it looks like to conduct an evaluation and how we use that information to guide our treatment. She covers more insight on subjective and objective measurements, factors that play a role in a patient's prognosis, when to refer to another specialty, and clinical pearls to help clinicians get an overview of how to treat this topic. Yo...

E23-Using the Test Item Cluster for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

October 19, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

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 E21 first. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who l...

E22-Learning from the Movers and Shakers of Physical Therapy with Bryan Guzski and Tim Reynolds

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Ever wish you had access to the stories, thoughts, and advice from some of our biggest leaders in the field of Movement Science?  Join us for this episode with special guests Bryan Guzski and Tim Reynolds as they discuss their book called Movers & Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories. Here they share more about how their project came to be and the insights they found along the way. Find out more at https://www.moversandmentors.com Instagram: @moversandmento...

E21-Forming Working Shoulder Hypotheses for Differential Diagnosis

October 05, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

Your patient, co-worker, or family member in the coming Holidays comes to you with shoulder pain...now what? Time for special tests? Not quite yet. Here, we talk about how to form a working hypothesis on what possible pathologies might be going on in the shoulder. 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 stil...

E20 - Vascular Claudication: What Is It and What Do We Do About It?

September 28, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

What is Intermittent Claudication? What causes this and why is it important that we treat it? How do we treat this in Physical Therapy? In this episode we cover: Causes of Intermittent Claudication Signs/Symptoms that patients report Scales of Severity (Fontaine's, Rutherford Classification, and Bollinger Angiographic Classification) Objective Measures Walking Program Recommendations The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Ph...

E19 - How to Pay Off Student Loans with Dr. Alexis Shoope

September 21, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Got student debt? Join us for this special edition episode with Dr. Alexis Shoope on how she was able to pay off a substantial amount of student loans in a short time, all while completing an Orthopedic Residency, getting married, and starting her own LLC.  Wanna learn more about Dr. Alexis Shoope? Give her a follow on instagram @dr.alexis.shoope for more great content on Physical Therapy and Debt Management. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhau...

E18-MRIs: How They Work and Implications for Our Patients

September 14, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MB

How exactly do MRIs work? What's the difference between T1 and T2 MRIs? How can we utilize MRIs as a tool in our Healthcare system while educating our patients on how it applies to them? Remember, an MRI should be combined with the patient history and a physical exam to get a full clinical picture. 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 ...

E17-Growth Plates and Their Types of Injuries

September 07, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MB

What is a growth plate and how does it get injured? What is the difference between a traction epiphysis and a pressure epiphysis? What are some examples of growth plate injuries and what can we do about them? 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....

E16-DVTs, Wells Clinical Prediction Rule, and Other Tools for Assessment

August 31, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MB

What is a Deep Vein Thrombosis? How can we assess for it in our patients? When do patients get a D-dimer test vs. an ultrasound vs. contrast venography? Find out more in this episode! 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 subscribe to make...

E15-ACL Tears and Their Special Tests

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MB

What is an ACL? How is it commonly injured? How do we test for it, and know which test to use? 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 subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspo...

E14-Hips Arthrokinematics and Hip Replacements

August 17, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MB

Here we cover the hip joint, arthokinematics, and types of Total Hip Replacements commonly used.  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 subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnack...

E013-Barriers to Mentorship with Dr. Sean Harris

August 12, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

The second part to a special edition on Mentorship with Dr. Sean Harris. Here, we discuss barriers to Mentorship, how to give feedback, and setting up a collaborative environment to make the most of that mentor-mentee relationship.  Dr. Sean Harris, PT, PhD(c), is Board Certified in Orthopedics and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. You can connect with him on Instagram @dr.sean.m.harris. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information...

E012 - Mentorship and Where to Find It with Dr. Sean Harris

August 10, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this special edition, I interview Dr. Sean Harris on what mentorship is, where to find it, what to look for in your mentors, and the value of it. This is part one of two series that you won't want to miss if you are looking for growth through mentorship. Dr. Sean Harris, PT, PhD(c), is Board Certified in Orthopedics and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. You can find him on Instagram @dr.sean.m.harris.  The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, con...

E011-The Ankle, Fractures, and Ottawa Ankle Rules

August 03, 2021 08:00 - 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. 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 sti...

E010-Muscle Metabolism...How Is This Impacted by Intensity and Duration of Activity?

July 27, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MB

Do these names ring a bell: Phosphagen System, Anaerobic Glycolysis, and Oxidative Phosphorylation? In this episode we cover the basics of ATP, how our bodies produce it, and which system is used depending on intensity and duration of an activity. 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 fo...

E009-Lumbar Vertebrae and Fractures

July 20, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MB

Ready for another anatomy review? In this episode, we cover some unique aspects of the lumbar vertebral anatomy and some examples of things that can wrong.  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 subscribe to make sure you never miss an e...

E008-The Rotator Cuff...What Is It and How Do We Assess It?

July 13, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MB

What is the Rotator Cuff? What is its role? How do we know if a patient's rotator cuff is causing pain? These are questions we will be covering in this episode. Check out this article for more information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=rotator+cuff+anatomy&filter=simsearch2.ffrft 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 foundation...

E007-The Vertebral Column

July 06, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MB

Hey everyone! Welcome back to PT Snacks Podcast! In this episode, we will be covering a brief overview of the anatomy of the vertebral column. By the end, you should be able to name the different regions of the vertebral column, but we will cover more on this in future episodes.  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 knowled...

E006-Neck Pain CPG Pt 2 - How to Treat Neck Pain

June 29, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

What do we do with patients who have neck pain? Here is the second half of the 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline for Neck Pain and their recommendations. Find a copy of the article here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/pdfplus/10.2519/jospt.2017.0302 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...

E005-2017 Revised Neck Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines Pt. 1

June 22, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MB

What does the 2017 Revised Clinical Practice Guideline say about patients coming in with neck pain? And why do Clinical Practice Guidelines matter anyways? In this episode, we cover what to do with patients with neck pain to make sure they're appropriate for Physical Therapy, what we should be measuring, and how this guideline groups different types of neck pain. Find the article here: Neck Pain: Revision 2017 Peter R. Blanpied, Anita R. Gross, James M. Elliott, Laurie Lee Devaney, Derek ...

E004-Local and Systemic Wound Healing Factors

June 15, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MB

In this episode, we'll cover local and systemic factors that can affect the healing process in a wound. 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 Wound Healing S. Guo, L.A. DiPietro J Dent Res. 2010 Mar; 89(3): 219–229. doi: 10.1177/0022034509359125 PMCID: PMC2903966 The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunch...

E003-Tissue Healing Stages

June 08, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

Remember these terms? Hemostasis, Inflammation, Proliferation, and Tissue Remodeling? Here, we cover a brief overview of what these stages are all about so that we can understand what normal healing looks like in case we need to recognize when abnormal healing is taking place.  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...

E002 - Red Flags

June 01, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MB

Hey! In this episode, we're going to cover what a red flag is, examples of red flags, and why they're absolutely essential to your clinical practice. For quick reference: Pop Quiz Question: 1:52 Past Medical History: 2:14 Risk Factors: 3:07 Clinical Presentation: 3:38 Associated Signs and Symptoms: 6:22 For more information about Red Flags, check out "Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral" by Goodman & Snyder. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful...

Welcome to PT Snacks Podcast!

May 25, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first episode of PT Snacks Podcast! In this episode, I speak on the heart behind this Podcast, who this Podcast is intended for, and how it can help save you one of the most valuable currency there is: time.  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 o...