

PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins
Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS
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 Hankins, 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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Oct 26, 2021 • 41min
24. Intro to Evaluating and Treating Concussions with Dr. Kayla Vinzant
Send us Fan MailConcussion 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. You definitely won't want to miss!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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Oct 19, 2021 • 12min
23. Using the Test Item Cluster for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Send us Fan MailWondering 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 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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Oct 12, 2021 • 35min
22. Learning from the Movers and Shakers of Physical Therapy with Bryan Guzski and Tim Reynolds
Send us Fan MailEver 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.comInstagram: @moversandmentorsTwitter: @MoversMentorsAvailable on AmazonThe 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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Oct 5, 2021 • 12min
21. Forming Working Shoulder Hypotheses for Differential Diagnosis
Send us Fan MailYour 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 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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast! 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 ...

Sep 28, 2021 • 12min
20. Vascular Claudication: What Is It and What Do We Do About It?
Send us Fan MailWhat 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 ClaudicationSigns/Symptoms that patients reportScales of Severity (Fontaine's, Rutherford Classification, and Bollinger Angiographic Classification)Objective MeasuresWalking Program RecommendationsThe 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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast! 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 ...

Sep 21, 2021 • 54min
19. How to Pay Off Student Loans with Dr. Alexis Shoope
Send us Fan MailGot 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 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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Sep 14, 2021 • 8min
18. MRIs: How They Work and Implications for Our Patients
Send us Fan MailHow 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 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 ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Sep 7, 2021 • 11min
17. Growth Plates and Their Types of Injuries
Send us Fan MailWhat 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. Hit subscribe 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 @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Aug 31, 2021 • 8min
16. DVTs, Wells Clinical Prediction Rule, and Other Tools for Assessment
Send us Fan MailWhat 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 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 @ptsnackspodcast!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 ...

Aug 24, 2021 • 7min
15. ACL Tears and Their Special Tests
Dive into the intricacies of ACL injuries and their anatomy. Learn how the anterior cruciate ligament plays a crucial role in knee stability. Discover effective assessment techniques that every physical therapist should know. The discussion also unpacks the implications of ACL injuries in sports, providing valuable insights for managing rehabilitation. Perfect for busy professionals looking to boost their foundational knowledge!


