Shows
PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins148. High Ankle Sprains: Anatomy, Diagnosis, and TreatmentSend us a textIn today's episode of PTs Snacks podcast, hosted by Kasey, we dive into the intricacies of high ankle sprains, also known as syndesmotic ankle sprains. We'll explore the relevant anatomy, common mechanisms of injury, diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies. Kasey also highlights the importance of distinguishing high ankle sprains from other types of ankle injuries and discusses both non-surgical and surgical management approaches. Whether you're a seasoned physical therapist or a student, this episode is packed with valuable insights to enhance your clinical practice.00:00 Introduction to PTs Snacks Podcast00:19 Understanding...
2025-09-1613 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins147. MCL Injuries: Anatomy, Causes, and TreatmentsSend us a textIn this episode of the PT Snacks podcast, host Kasey delves into medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. Listeners will gain insights into the anatomy of the MCL, common causes of injury, and who is most susceptible. The episode also covers how to assess and diagnose MCL injuries using specific tests and medical imaging, as well as treatment options and prognosis for different injury grades. Suitable for physical therapists and students, this episode provides essential knowledge to enhance their understanding of knee injuries and effective treatment strategies.00:00 Introduction to MCL Injuries
2025-09-0910 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins137. Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: Diagnosis and Loading ProgressionSend us a textIn this episode of PTs Snacks podcast, host Kasey Hankins covers proximal hamstring tendinopathy, a common issue for runners and athletes. She describes the causes and symptoms, highlights the importance of proper diagnosis, and outlines a progressive loading system for treatment.00:00 Introduction to Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy00:44 Understanding Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy02:29 Diagnosing Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy03:58 Key Tests and Assessments05:28 Treatment Approaches and Phases07:24 Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques08:21 Returning to Sport and Monitoring Progress09:47 Conclusion and Additional Resources...
2025-07-0111 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins136. Bone Stress Injuries: How to Catch Them Early & Treat EffectivelySend us a textIn this episode of PT Snacks Podcast, host Kasey Hankins addresses the challenge of identifying and treating bone stress injuries (BSIs) before they progress into stress fractures. Kasey delves into the biology of bone stress, detailing how osteoblasts and osteoclasts respond to stress, and discusses common risk factors for BSIs among athletes and military personnel. The episode offers practical advice on clinical assessment, including the limitations of x-rays and the benefits of MRIs, and provides strategies for effective treatment and prevention through offloading, load restoration, and performance enhancement phases. Listeners are encouraged to...
2025-06-2415 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins133. The Silent Load: How Sleep and Stress Impact HealingSend us a textWelcome to PTs Snacks podcast! I'm your host, Kasey, and in today's episode, we dive into the underrated but crucial topics of sleep and stress management, and their impact on injury risk and recovery. Learn how quality sleep and effective stress management affect every aspect of our health and why they're essential for patients' success. We'll discuss research findings on the relationship between sleep, stress, and athletic performance, the physiological benefits, and practical strategies for physical therapists to help their patients improve sleep hygiene and manage stress effectively. Tune in for actionable insights...
2025-06-0310 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins132. Avoiding the Danger Zone: How to Use Chronic Workload Ratios for Smart Load ProgressionSend us a textWelcome to PTs Snacks podcast! I'm Kasey, your host, and today we're diving into chronic workload ratios—an essential tool to manage injury risk in athletes. We'll break down the formula, discuss ideal ratio zones, and use examples like running, strength training, and RPE to showcase its application. This episode is perfect for physical therapists and students looking to apply this concept in various settings, from clinics to personal workouts. Tune in to learn how to quantify safe progressions and keep your athletes at their best!00:00 Introduction to PTs Snacks Podcast...
2025-05-2711 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins127. Osteoarthritis: Understanding and Managing OA in Physical TherapySend us a textIn this episode of PTs Snacks podcast, host Kasey delves into osteoarthritis (OA), clearing up common misconceptions and explaining its impact on physical therapy. Kasey emphasizes the importance of addressing patients' self-limiting beliefs about OA and highlights the necessity of educating them about the true nature of the condition. The episode covers the basics of osteoarthritis, including its degenerative nature, contributing factors, and commonly affected joints. Kasey stresses that OA is not solely about cartilage loss and isn't always progressive, with exercise and physical therapy playing crucial roles in managing symptoms and improving...
2025-04-2211 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins126. Managing Diabetes with Exercise: Key Insights for Physical TherapistsSend us a textIn this episode of PT Snacks podcast, host Kasey discusses the relationship between exercise and diabetes, specifically aimed at physical therapists and students. The episode covers the different types of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational), and how exercise influences blood sugar levels. It also highlights the effects of various diabetes medications on exercise and provides practical tips for safely managing patients with diabetes in a physical therapy setting. Additionally, useful resources and courses are recommended for further learning.00:00 Introduction to PT Snacks Podcast00:46 Understanding Diabetes and Exercise01:47...
2025-04-1509 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins125. Understanding Hypertension and Cholesterol Medications in PT ClinicsSend us a textIn this episode of PT Snacks podcast, host Kasey explores the importance of understanding common hypertension and cholesterol medications encountered in outpatient orthopedic settings. Kasey discusses the effects of beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and statins on patients' response to exercise. The episode covers potential side effects, red flags, and practical tips for physical therapists, highlighting the significance of a holistic approach to patient care. Additional resources and special offers through MedBridge are also mentioned.00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks Podcast00:56 Importance of Pharmacology in PT
2025-04-0809 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins122. Blood Flow Restriction Training: BFR Science, Application, and Benefits in TherapySend us a textIn this episode of the PT Snacks Podcast, host Kasey delves into Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, explaining its historical background, mechanisms, and benefits. The podcast covers how BFR can facilitate muscle hypertrophy, strength gains, and rehabilitation with lower mechanical loads. Key discussions include contraindications, exercise protocols, and practical setup guidelines. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:30 Special Offer from Tindec01:11 Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction Training02:02 Mechanisms and Benefits of BFR06:08 Who Should Avoid BFR?07:19 Setting Up BFR Training08:52 Exercise Guidelines a...
2025-03-1815 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins89. Introduction to DeadliftsSend us a textPT 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 efficiencyBasics on how to performOther variations Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow s...
2023-08-2913 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins88. Turf Toe: How to Evaluate in Your PatientsSend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:What is Turf Toe?Anatomy review of the 1st MTP jointWho gets Turf Toe?How do we identify this in our patient?Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Need CEUs or NPTE...
2023-08-1508 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins87. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Identifying SCFE in Patient Clinical Presentation and Their RadiographySend us a textIn 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?Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list ...
2023-08-0809 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins86. Hoffman's Sign - Is an Okay Sign Okay?Send us a textWhat 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?Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Need CEUs or NPTE Prep?
2023-08-0104 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins85. Achilles Tendon RupturesSend us a textWhat happens when the largest tendon in the body ruptures? Who does this happen to, and how do we identify them? Listen to find out.Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Need CEUs or NPTE Prep? ...
2023-07-2509 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins84. Navicular Traumatic and Stress Fractures: Identifying Fractures in the Mid FootSend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:Brief overview of mid foot anatomyMechanisms of navicular fracturesHow to identify these in your clinicTypes of treatments utilized for this injuryGo to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Need CEUs or NPTE Prep?
2023-07-1809 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins83. Diagnosing Posterior Tibialis TendinopathySend us a textHello everyone! We are back and at 'em again. In this episode, we cover the following:Anatomy and physiology of the Posterior TibialisOverview of the causes of this tendinopathy and who gets themThe downsides of research on this topicClinical subjective and objective material to include for this evaluationGo to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to...
2023-07-1109 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins82. PT Snacks Update: Where Have I Been?Send us a textHey 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!Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an...
2023-06-0205 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins81. Bankart LesionsSend us a textToday, 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.Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!...
2023-02-2110 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins80. Hill Sachs LesionsSend us a textIn 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!Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so...
2023-01-3106 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins79. Types of Shoulder DislocationsSend us a textIn 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!Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! ...
2023-01-2709 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins78. Keys to Dominating the NPTE with Dr. Kyle RiceSend us a textOn 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 personal setbacksThe origin of PT Hustle...
2023-01-1042 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins77. Join the PT Snacks 2023 Service Challenge!Send us a textWe 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 or not, or...
2023-01-0106 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsEncore: Ankles, Fractures, and Ottawa Ankle RulesSend us a textWhen 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.Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to...
2022-12-0606 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsE76 - Sever's Disease: What is This and Who Can Get It?Send us a textWe 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?Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com ...
2022-11-2908 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsE75: Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseSend us a textThis 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 examTreatments suggested for this conditionGo to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions...
2022-11-0808 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsE74 - Current Concepts: Neck Pain with HeadachesSend us a textLast category of the Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy for cervical groups! In this episode, we cover:Symptoms associated with Cervicogenic HeadachesWhat to evaluate in your objective examWhat to address for treatmentGo to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options to conquer the NPTE!Support the showStay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE ...
2022-11-0116 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsE73: Current Concepts - Neck Pain with Mobility DeficitsSend us a textMoving 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 categorySubjective and objective measures to look atTypes of treatments and their contraindicationsCharacteristics of patients who respond well to manipulationsFor the October Special on MedBridge Premium, use the promo code PTMONTHPTSP for an additional $50 off the normal 40% off annual subscription!Go to PT Final Exam using this link to access great studying options...
2022-10-2512 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsE72: Current Concepts - Neck Pain with Movement Coordination ImpairmentsSend us a textToday'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 ImpairmentsCommon clinical findings and symptomsCurrent treatment 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 f...
2022-10-1807 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins71. Current Concepts - Neck Pain with Radiating PainSend us a textIn 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 PainClinical Signs and Symptoms of patients in this categoryObjective test clusters to rule in/out radiculopathyCharacteristics of patients that respond well to therapy interventionsThe 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...
2022-10-1109 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins70. Encore: The Median Nerve, Carpal Tunnel, and Other Median Nerve InjuriesSend us a textSpecial 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 episode, we cover the pathway of the Median Nerve, common types of Median Nerve injuries, the basics to evaluating Carpal...
2022-10-0415 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins69. Suprascapular Nerve Injury: Why Does My Patient's Shoulder Blade Look Weird?Send us a textYou'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 innervationSuprascapular nerve sites of entrapmentClinical signs and symptoms of Suprascapular nerve injuryThe 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...
2022-09-2706 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins68. Does My Hip Patient Have Avascular Necrosis?Send us a textHow 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 neckDemographics and Risk Factors of patients with AVNTreatment interventions utilized for AVNThe 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...
2022-09-2009 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins67. Are Your Patient's Symptoms Visceral or Somatic?Send us a textHow 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 Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus o...
2022-09-1310 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins66. Radial Tunnel Syndrome vs. Lateral EpicondylitisSend us a text"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 nervesDifferential diagnoses of lateral elbow painHow do we treat RTS?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...
2022-09-0609 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins65. What is A Cyclops Lesion?Send us a textHave 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...
2022-08-3011 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins64. Encore: The Ankle, Fractures, and Ottawa Ankle RulesSend us a textToday we bring back an early crowd favorite. In this episode, we cover the following:Joints of the rear footScreening out patients who may have fracturesUtilizing the Ottawa Ankle RulesThe 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 a...
2022-08-2306 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins63. UCL Insufficiency and How to Screen For ItSend us a textWe 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 t...
2022-08-1610 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins62. Long Head of Biceps Tendon Pathology: Pain Generator or Not?Send us a textYou 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...
2022-08-0910 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins61. Treating ACLs in an Adolescent Population with Dr. Marissa GradozSend us a textIf 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 ma...
2022-08-0250 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins60. Central Cord Syndrome: What is This and Who Gets It?Send us a textYour 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...
2022-07-2608 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins59. Pancoast Tumor: When To Be Suspicious Of ThisSend us a textPT 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...
2022-07-1910 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins58. Screening Out Cervical InstabilitySend us a textWhat 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...
2022-07-1210 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins57. Encore: Local and Systemic Wound Healing Factors to Consider in Your PatientsSend us a textEnjoy 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 Wound HealingS. Guo...
2022-07-0512 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins56. Smoking and Tissue Wound HealingSend us a textWe'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 healingImpacts of Nicotine, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Cyanide on different stages of the wound healing processHow to educate your patients on the effects of smokingPost-operative considerationsNeed a review on normal stages of wound healing? Listen back to Episode 3!The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information...
2022-06-2812 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins55. Father's Day Edition: The Art and Science of Leadership with Bill HoganSend us a textThis 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 leaderHow to create a productive te...
2022-06-211h 02PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins54. Cervical Myelopathy: What Is It and How Do We Assess For It?Send us a textIn 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 life. Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? W...
2022-06-1409 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins53. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Risk Factors, and ManagementSend us a textIn 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 have time to focus on other important aspects of life. Hit follow to make s...
2022-06-0710 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins52. Encore Episode - Rotator Cuff Pathology and How to Assess For ItSend us a textEncore 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 E21 f...
2022-05-3111 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins51. Shoulder Instability and Ways to Assess For ItSend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:Types of shoulder instabilityRisk factors associatedWays to assess for shoulder instability in the clinicThe 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 p...
2022-05-2413 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins50. Shoulder Labrum Anatomy, Function, Injury, and Special TestsSend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:Glenoid labrum anatomyThe function of the labrumLabral tears vs. labral detachmentSpecial tests for labral pathologyWelcome 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 this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for...
2022-05-1713 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins49. Stress Fractures of the FootSend us a textIn 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 aspects of life. Hit follow to make sure you never m...
2022-05-1014 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins48. Lisfranc Anatomy, Assessment of Injury, and Treatment OptionsSend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:Lisfranc anatomy and functionTypes of Lisfranc injuriesAssessment of the Lisfranc jointTreatment options for injuries to the Lisfranc jointThe 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 c...
2022-05-0312 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins47. Cranial Nerves: Function, Assessment, and Common Mechanisms of InjurySend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:Names and functions of the Cranial NervesHow to assess for them in the clinicCommon mechanisms of injuryMnemonics for names and functionThe 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@g...
2022-04-2613 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins46. Cauda Equina Syndrome: What Is It and What Do We Do About It?Send us a textIn 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 other important aspects of life. Hit follow to make s...
2022-04-1908 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins45. Disc Anatomy, Function, and InjurySend us a textIn the following episode we cover:The function of an intervertebral discBasic anatomy of an intervertebral discTypes of disc injuryImplication for clinical examThe role of imaging with our patientsThe 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 p...
2022-04-1213 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins44. Treating the Patient Beyond the Diagnosis with Danielle Stoller and Marabeth QuinSend us a text 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 contagiousThe importance of non-verbal languageCreating an optimal healing environmentDealing with burnoutOvercoming Negativity BiasAnswering d...
2022-04-051h 08PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins43. Cartilage Anatomy, Healing, and Common Surgeries UtilizedSend us a textIn this episode, we cover the following:Cartilage anatomy and functionFactors that affect cartilage damageTypes of surgeries that address cartilage damageThe 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 p...
2022-03-2914 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins42. Meniscal Tear Types and Healing PrognosisSend us a textWe continue on with our discussion on Meniscal Tears. We answer the following in this episode:Types of Meniscal TearsHealing Prognosis of Tear TypesSurgical decision making for Meniscal Repair vs. MeniscectomyBrief Overview of Repair TypesThe 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? W...
2022-03-1511 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins41. Meniscal Anatomy, Tears, and Surgical vs. Conservative Decision MakingSend us a textMeniscal 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 anatomyMeniscal functionCommon demographics of patients with meniscal tearsTypes of tearsSurgical vs. Conservative treatmentMore 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 confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
2022-03-0820 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins40. Pt 2: How to Advocate for Others as a Physical Therapist with Dr. Tamara "Nikki" SheltonSend us a textIn 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. I believe in...
2022-02-2824 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins39. Pt 1: How to Find and Follow Your Own Passion with Dr. Tamara "Nikki" SheltonSend us a textThis 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 TherapistHow to see a need and fill itHow to advocate for others and give backHow to find a mentor and community to pour into youHow to find your passion and keep that fire burning when times get hardHow to run...
2022-02-2250 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins38. Tendon Anatomy, Types of Injury, and Tendon HealingSend us a textContinuing 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 functionProcess of tendon healingFactors that affect tendon healingHow we address tendon dysfunction in Physical TherapyKeep 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 episode 25!The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful...
2022-02-1522 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins37. Peripheral Nerve Healing and How Exercise Can HelpSend us a textYou 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 anatomyHow 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 best promote nerve healing?How do we...
2022-02-0821 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins36. How to Treat a Neurological Population in an Orthopedic SettingSend us a textHow 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 loading our patients with neurological impairments?How can...
2022-02-0157 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins35. Muscle Tissue Healing, Strains, and How To Help Them HealSend us a textHow 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 useful, condensed information for exhausted...
2022-01-2518 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins34. Bone Healing, Prognostic Factors, and Clinical ApplicationSend us a textWe 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?The purpose...
2022-01-1818 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins33. Canadian C-Spine RulesSend us a textHow 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 their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on...
2021-12-2107 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins32. Tennis Elbow: Evaluating Lateral EpicondylitisSend us a textHere'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 time to focus on other important aspects of life. Hit f...
2021-12-1408 minPT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins31. Femoral Neck Stress FracturesSend us a textWorried 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 confidence in their foundational knowledge base and...
2021-12-0710 min