PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

Send us Fan Mail Worried your patient may have adhesive capsulitis? In this episode, we cover the following: Adhesive Capsulitis definition and stages of freezing Associated risk factors Differential diagnoses Assessment Treatment Patient education Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidenc...

Send us Fan Mail Treating patients with plantar fasciitis? This diagnosis can be very tricky to address. Learn how to assess and treat your patients as we cover the following: What is plantar fasciitis and how does it happen? How do we assess for plantar fasciitis? What treatments have the best clinical evidence? Want to learn more from a FREE 1-hour webinar on plantar fasciitis? Sign up HERE for...

Send us Fan Mail Though a less common diagnosis, it's important for Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome to be on your radar if you are treating hip pain with your patients. In this episode, we cover: Relevant anatomy Common differentials to rule out Physical assessments to use in your exam What imaging is best to confirm the diagnosis Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars,...

Send us Fan Mail How do we help muscles to recover and heal? By understanding HOW a muscle heals. In this episode we cover the following questions: What types of muscle injuries are there? What types of muscles are more susceptible to strains? How does muscle tissue heal? How do physical therapists assist in the tissue healing process? How long does it take muscle to heal? How do we grade differen...

Send us Fan Mail Treating patients with shoulder pain? Join us as we cover this lesser known pathology. We cover: Basic anatomy of the suprascapular nerve, its anatomical path, and its role in shoulder movement and sensation. Types of entrapment and how they develop Sites of entrapment Imaging and tests used in diagnosis Types of treatment utilized Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is episode ONE HUNDRED!!! Can you believe it?? Thank you so much for being a part of PT Snacks Podcasts! This show truly wouldn't be possible without the support of listeners like you. If you've been enjoying the show, do me a favor and leave a review! Those truly do help me to continue to provide useful and free content to those who need it. Need CEUs? Unlo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover the following: Risk factors for Achilles Tendon Ruptures Common mechanisms for injury Differential diagnoses to consider Basic exam tools Future routes of treatment for these patients Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use c...

Send us Fan Mail Here we cover the following: How ankle anatomy and physiology affect how the ankle is sprained Types of ankle sprains and mechanisms of injury Differential diagnoses to make sure to rule out What to look at in an exam Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based course...

Send us Fan Mail How can we utilize periodization in a rehab setting? What models are ideal for your patient? In this episode, we cover: Overview of Linear, Nonlinear/Undulating, and Block periodization programs Advantages and disadvantages of different program types Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get thousands of...

Send us Fan Mail How can we better create positive adaptations in our patients, without risk of tissue overload? In this episode, we cover the following: utilization of periodization in a rehab setting what the General Adaptation Syndrome and Fitness-Fatigue models say about how adaptation occurs how to use these concepts to educate your patients who are doing too little or too much Need CEUs? Unl...

Send us Fan Mail You 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 Biceps Biceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps Tendonosis Common tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon Pathology Patient demographics with this injury Examples of objective measure...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover the following: Where did the Lasague Test get its name from? What does this test actually test? What happens physiologically to the nerves during this test? How can we optimize accurate results? Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based cou...

Send us Fan Mail Have a patient with medial knee pain? Today, we cover more on Pes Anserine Bursitis (also commonly referred to as Pes Anserine Syndrome): What is the Pes Anserine? Who typically develops this bursitis? How do we evaluate this in our patients? What differentials should we rule out? What do we do about it? Looking to develop your critical thinking framework with differential diagnos...

Send us Fan Mail Want to brush up on your sports-related injuries? Today for the neck region, we cover: What is a stinger? How does it happen? What do we screen for? What are some other differential diagnoses? Here is the study I mention in the episode for your reading pleasure. Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get t...

Send us Fan Mail PT Snacks is back with the new year! We're kicking it off with Iliotibial Band Syndrome. In this episode, we cover the following: What is the IT Band? What are the current theories of why it gets aggravated? Who gets this diagnosis and how? How do we evaluate this in our patients? What differential diagnoses do we rule out? How is imaging utilized in these patients? What do w...

Send us Fan Mail Heard these terms before, but not sure what the difference between them is? We will be comparing the technique for both of these to each other, benefits of using them, and things to look out for in research to make sure the terminology matches the technique used. Follow @ignite.clinical.institute on Instagram to stay up to date on new continuing education courses coming out! Need...

Send us Fan Mail PT 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 efficiency Basics on how to perform Other...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover the following: What is Turf Toe? Anatomy review of the 1st MTP joint Who gets Turf Toe? How do we identify this in our patient? 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 . Stud...

Send us Fan Mail In 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? Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge . You’ll get thousands of accredited, ev...

Send us Fan Mail What 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? 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 ....

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the largest tendon in the body ruptures? Who does this happen to, and how do we identify them? Listen to find out. 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 PTSNACK...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover the following: Brief overview of mid foot anatomy Mechanisms of navicular fractures How to identify these in your clinic Types of treatments utilized for this injury 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 PTSNACKSPODCAS...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone! We are back and at 'em again. In this episode, we cover the following: Anatomy and physiology of the Posterior Tibialis Overview of the causes of this tendinopathy and who gets them The downsides of research on this topic Clinical subjective and objective material to include for this evaluation Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and cer...

Send us Fan Mail Hey 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! Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with...

Send us Fan Mail Today, 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 Mar...