#PTonICE Podcast

Dr. Guillermo Contreras // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Fitness Athlete Division faculty member Guillermo Contreras explores the concept of AMRAP sets (As Many Reps As Possible) and their significance in strength training and rehabilitation. Guillermo begins with the importance of strength improvement for clients in various settings...

Alan Fredendall // #LeadershipThursday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE COO Alan Fredendall discusses the methods in which a new practice owner can fund their business including grants, self-contributions, loans, and credit cards. Alan challenges listeners to exhaust federal, state, county, and city grant options which may provide small, but free funding. In...

Dr. Christina Prevett // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Older Adult Division leader Christina Prevett discusses the importance of reevaluating post-operative protocols in rehabilitation. She emphasizes the need for evidence-informed practices and questions who establishes these protocols, typically surgeons. While acknowledging that post-operat...

Dr. Cody Gingerich // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Extremity Division lead faculty member Cody Gingerich delves into the complexities of movement patterns in extremity management. He discusses the ongoing debate in physical therapy regarding the necessity of specificity in exercise prescriptions. Cody highlights the shift from a focus on nua...

Dr. Christina Prevett // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division leader Christina Prevett discusses a groundbreaking new paper published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which addresses the removal of medical clearance requirements for postpartum individuals. Christina highlights her involvement in this important project led by...

Dr. Kelly Benfey // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Fitness Athlete Division faculty member Kelly Benfey discusses the top three most common faults in weightlifting that CrossFit athletes often exhibit. Aimed at physical therapists and coaches, Kelly emphasizes the importance of recognizing and correcting these faults to enhance athletes...

Dr. Jim Shepherd // #TechniqueThursday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Dry Needling lead faculty Jim Shepherd discusses several techniques and strategies to help troubleshoot getting your needle through tough tissue and to the desired target 🎯 Take a listen to the podcast episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're lo...

Dr. Jeff Musgrave // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Older Adult Division faculty member Jeff Musgrave discusses a recent randomized control trial, comparing aerobic & cognitive outcomes for high intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to moderate intensity interval training (MIIT) for older adult adults with no training history. Aerobic out...

Dr. Zac Morgan // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Spine Division lead faculty Zac Morgan discusses the importance of developing a reflective practice in clinical expertise. He emphasizes that while accumulating repetitions (reps) in your field is important, simply doing tasks repeatedly is not sufficient to achieve expertise. Zac shares insight...

Dr. Jess Gingerich // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division faculty member Jess Gingerich discusses the important aspects of c-section births that patients often wish they had known beforehand. She highlights four key points to consider when preparing for childbirth, emphasizing the unpredictability of birth and the need to have open co...

Alan Fredendall // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Fitness Athlete Division lead faculty Alan Fredendall dives into the topic of triceps tendinopathy, a rare but real condition with a prevalence of just 3.8%. Alan explores what triceps tendinopathy is, the patient presentations clinicians might encounter, and the diagnostic criteria ne...

Dr. Rachel Selina // #LeadershipThursday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE CAO Rachel Selina explores the concept of effective communication, specifically the importance of not just hearing but truly interpreting what others are saying. Drawing from her personal experience studying abroad in Spain, Rachel emphasizes the distinction between understanding words...

Dr. Dustin Jones // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader Dustin Jones discusses the concept of "stronger with less," focusing on low dose training for older adults. He highlights a recent publication that challenges traditional biases regarding the dosage needed to elicit a positive response in old...

Dr. Brian Melrose // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Spine Division lead faculty Brian Melrose emphasizes the critical importance of standardization in clinical practice. He discusses how standardizing processes like active range of motion assessments and neural tension tests is essential for obtaining reliable data, which is the foundation for...

Dr. Rachel Moore // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division faculty member Rachel Moore discusses the importance of scaling workouts for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as individuals with pelvic concerns. Rachel highlights a previous episode by Shae Sharbutt, which provided real-world case examples of scaling for different stages...

Dr. Megan Peach // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Endurance Athlete lead faculty Megan Peach delves into the complexities of evaluating transverse plane running mechanics. She highlights the challenges of assessing these mechanics due to the limitations of typical running gait analyses, which primarily utilize sagittal and frontal plane v...

Dr. Jeff Moore // #LeadershipThursday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE CEO Jeff Moore dives into a powerful lesson on leadership that he learned from a respected mentor in the physical therapy field. He reflects on the importance of being accessible and easy to work with, contrasting it with his past pride in having a busy schedule that made him hard to sche...

Dr. Christina Prevett // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader Christina Prevett explores the concept of being "old school" in the medical and rehabilitation fields. She discusses the implications of adhering to outdated practices despite the presence of new evidence and protocols. Christina emphasi...

Dr. Jeff Moore // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE CEO Jeff Moore delves into the crucial topic of mentorship, addressing the common questions surrounding how to secure great mentors. He emphasizes the significant impact a strong mentor can have on one's career trajectory, providing insights on navigating real-world clinical practices and business aspects that...

Dr. Heather Salzer // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division faculty member Heather Salzer discusses essential postpartum resources to help clients thrive during the challenging first year after childbirth. Drawing from her personal experience as well as her professional background, Heather emphasizes the importance of building a support...

Alan Fredendall // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Fitness Athlete Division lead faculty Alan Fredendall delves into the evolving role of healthcare professionals in addressing health, wellness, and fitness beyond traditional physical therapy. Highlighting a significant study published in JAMA, Alan discusses the alarming statistic tha...

Dr. Brian Melrose // #LeadershipThursday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE faculty member Brian Melrose discusses the vital role of leadership within the physical therapy space. He highlights a powerful quote from management expert Tom Peters: "A true leader creates more leaders, not followers." Brian emphasizes that effective leadership is not about accumula...

Dr. Jeff Musgrave // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult lead faculty delves into the fascinating connection between exercise and the gut microbiome, particularly in older adults. He discusses a systematic review titled "Systematic Review of the Effects of Aging and Physical Activity on the Gut Microbiome of Olde...

Dr. Lindsey Hughey // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Extremity Division leader Lindsey Hughey leads a focused demonstration on conducting a shoulder exam. Lindsey highlights the importance of a thorough subjective exam to determine that the issue is indeed a shoulder condition, ruling out other potential sources of pain. She emphasizes the fou...

Dr. Shae Sharbutt // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com   In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division faculty member Shae Sharbutt discusses the upcoming 2025 CrossFit Open and its significance for athletes, particularly those who are pregnant or postpartum. Shae highlights the excitement surrounding the event, including community activities like in-house competitions and charit...