PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

Send us Fan MailHave 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 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks! Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value. Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Dive into the intricate world of ankle anatomy and learn about the rear foot's roles. Discover essential management strategies for common fractures. The discussion highlights the Ottawa Ankle Rules, providing key insights for better clinical decision-making. This quick information boost is designed for busy physical therapists and students who want to enhance their foundational knowledge while juggling life's demands.

Send us Fan MailWe 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 stabilizersComponents of the UCLTypes of patients who get these injuriesDifferential diagnosesHow 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 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks! Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value. Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Send us Fan MailYou 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 BicepsBiceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps TendonosisCommon tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon PathologyPatient demographics with this injuryExamples of objective measurements to include in your examThe 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks!Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value. Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Send us Fan MailIf 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 this episode, we cover the following:Insight on managing the patient, the patient's family, and the coachManaging the psychosocial aspect of an adolescent athleteProgramming strength for the pre-pubescent athleteMeasurements for success other than quadriceps strength"Test, don't guess"Using the ACL RSI to assess mental readinessMastering clear communication with your patientAdapting to different learning stylesUnderstanding the demands of the sportResources for pediatric sportsFor more resources: prismsports.orgThe 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks!Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Send us Fan MailYour 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 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks!Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value.Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Send us Fan MailPT 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, 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks!Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value.Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 anatomyThings in a subjective that may clue you into cervical instabilityScreening tests to utilizeFor 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 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 questions? Want to connect? Contact me at ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @PT_Snacks!Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for over 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value.Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showNeed CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get:Thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses across multiple specialties (PT, OT, AT, SLP) that count for state-license CEUs. Access anytime, from your office, phone, or home—perfect for busy clinicians. One annual subscription, no per-course fee. Special offers:Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout and save over $100.Students use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a discounted annual plan.Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.comJoin the email list ...

Explore the intricate factors influencing wound healing, from local conditions like infection and tissue quality to systemic elements including oxygen levels. Discover how demographics can play a surprising role in recovery speed. The discussion emphasizes nutrition's critical impact and provides practical insights for healthcare professionals to better assess and manage patient risks in healing.

The podcast delves into the detrimental effects of smoking on wound healing. It highlights how nicotine, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen cyanide disrupt key healing stages, from inflammation to proliferation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of educating patients about smoking cessation to enhance recovery. Additionally, clinical strategies for treating smokers and post-operative considerations are discussed, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals.