The PT Assistants

Podcast geared towards Physical Therapist Assistants. Where we share our experience and knowledge that we have gathered during our time as PTAs and wanted to pay it forward to help grow the PTA community. Check out our YouTube channel also @the_PT_Assistants **The information in this video/podcast is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video/podcast is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional or professor**
Episodes
Episodes



Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
How would you treat this pt. with DDD?
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In todays podcast we give Ken an eval and we are going to see how he would start treatment for a pt. that has DDD. Would you do the same steps and treatments as him? Listen in today. You can also see the eval on our instagram page @the_pt_assistants!
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Friday Jun 17, 2022
Top 10 Exercises Performed Incorrectly
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
We have put together a list of our top 10 commonly Mis Preferred exercises that we have seen. Will your top 10 match ours? Let us know on facebook or instagram @the_PT_Assistants
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Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
I am sure you have heard about Ramsay Hunt Syndrome in the news lately. We are going to break it down on what it is and how in physical therapy it can be treated. Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Friday Jun 10, 2022
Treating delicate regions
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Find out how Ken and Laura treat regions that are considered to be delicate regions. Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
How would we go about treating Myositis?
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Have you every treated a patient with myositis? What would you do if a patient came in with myositis? Listen as we talk about what myositis is and how we would go about treating it! Also make sure you listen to the red flags that you want to be aware of when dealing with myositis. Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Friday Jun 03, 2022
Talk’n about pay, furthering education options, and supervising limitations
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Join us as we talk about the different struggles and benifits on supervising limitations, pay, and furthering education. Don't forget to like and share and join our Facebook page! Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Tuesday May 31, 2022
Rotator Cuff Tears
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
We will be discussing some of the issues we have both ran into while trying to rehab RCTs. We will also be going over some research that has been done in the past 5 years and what we are seeing change in regards to this procedure in the field. Don't forget to share and let us know what you think! Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Friday May 27, 2022
Let’s Talk Measurments
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
We will be talking about how taking measurement is not just straight forward like the books says. We will be discussing things we have seen in the clinic vs things that we were taught in school. Does your experience match up with ours? Listen and find out! Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Meet Your Hosts
Ken - is a licensed PTA in Nevada. He has recently graduated from college and is currently working in an out-patient setting. When he is not working he loves to play board/card games, snowboarding, anime, and hanging out with his family.
Laura - is also a licensed PTA in Nevada. She has been a licensed PTA for almost 5 years. She has also worked in the out-patient and in-patient setting. 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).