Feb 3, 2023
Talking Canine Rehab part 2 with Anthony
The PT Assistants
Welcome to The PT Assistants Podcast—where two dedicated Physical Therapist Assistants come together to share real-life experiences from the field and pay it forward to the next generation.
From patient care stories and clinical insights to the challenges, wins, and everything in between, we keep it honest, relatable, and practical. Whether you’re a PTA student, a new grad, or a seasoned clinician, this podcast is your space to learn, grow, and feel connected to others who truly understand the journey.
Our mission is simple: to support, educate, and inspire by sharing what we’ve learned along the way—so you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
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Episodes
Episodes
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
39 min
Curious on how PTAs can work with canines? What's a day as a canine rehab look like? How does supervision work? How are vets utilized? We dive into that and much much more with Anthony. This will be broken up into two episodes so be sure to come back on Friday to see how you can work with our furry family members.
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Insta:
@alpharehabandfit
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@alphaanimalrehabandfit
Website:
https://alpharehabandfitness.com
Email:
alphaanimalrehabandfitness@gmail.com
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Canine Programs
https://www.ncsuvetce.com/canine-rehab-ccat/
https://www.u-tenn.org/ccrp/the-program/
Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
47 min
Happy Friday!! We have part 2 of our interview with George talking Travel PTA. Be sure to check out part 1 released earlier this week. We discuss more tips and George's personal experiences during today's episode.
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Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
33 min
Curious on how to become a travel PTA? How does travel PTA work with home health or in patient? Today we get to know George a little more and talk about his career as a travel PTA. This is a part one of two so be sure to tune in later this week for part two!
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Jan 20, 2023
Jan 20, 2023
35 min
Trying to figure out ways to receive higher pay is harder than it sounds. You have to be willing to put in the effort and reason to receive these higher wages and solve problems the company is having. Let's discuss everything we know about advocating pay with Joe.
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Jan 17, 2023
Jan 17, 2023
28 min
Whether you have a strict or easy going PT, the POC is something all PTAs must follow. So today we will talk about how we approach the plan of care and how to communicate with your PT when something needs to change.
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Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
24 min
When you first start and well beyond, you might have moments where you feel like you're in pain. Whether it's your hands, back, or another non work related pain. Today we discuss our pains when working and how we get around it. This is a physical field so it's normal to feel this way. Find ways to both protect yourself and prolong your career!
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Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
42 min
Ever wonder what the pros/cons are for working at a mom and pop shop vs a big corporation? From pay to HR and requesting time off. We've been in variety of companies and we will discuss the good and the bad of each.
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Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
42 min
We talk about e-stim and some of the questions that we have ran into over the years. We talk about some of the dos and don'ts. We talk about what does the book say vs what you see in the clinic and if there are wrong and right ways do apply e-stim. Have you ran into some of these same issues?
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Meet Your Hosts
Ken - is a licensed PTA in Nevada. He has graduated from college and is currently working in a Home Health setting. When he is not working he loves to play board/card games, snowboarding, anime, and hanging out with his family.
Laura - is a licensed PTA in Nevada. She has been a licensed PTA for almost 9 years. She has also worked in the out-patient and in-patient setting and currently working as a Per Diem therapist. She brings a unique prospective as she has recently had an injury that has had her take a step back from being the treater to being the patient. When not working she enjoys crafting, hanging out with friends, and Vegas Golden Knights games (hockey).