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 founda...
Sep 14, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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. Hit ...
Sep 07, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 sure yo...
Aug 31, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 ptsnackspodcast@g...
Aug 24, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 ptsnackspodcast...
Aug 17, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 for ex...
Aug 12, 2021•51 min
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, condensed ...
Aug 10, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 still ha...
Aug 03, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 focus o...
Jul 27, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 episode. Hav...
Jul 20, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 foundational ...
Jul 13, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 knowledge bas...
Jul 06, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 on ot...
Jun 29, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 Clewley...
Jun 22, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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-crunched Phys...
Jun 15, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 base ...
Jun 08, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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,...
Jun 01, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 other i...
May 25, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
