Tuesday May 24, 2022
Strokes Part 2
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**
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Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
Today's topic is over burnout which is something we are seeing happening in our field more often than not these days. Is it because of COVID, insurances, patients, over work, or are there other factors. Listen in on we dive into some of the causes of burnout and our person experiences and how can we prevent burnout. Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
We will be talking about strokes and gait training and more. There is so much we wanted to talk about we decided to split them into 2 parts. Make sure to check in to see when part 2 is going to be released. Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
Article Referenced in podcast: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1114479/
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Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
We will be sharing some of our own personal stories with encounters with patients and thing we wish and glad we did durning those times. Don't forget to leave us feedback on what you think of the channel. Check out our social media pages @the_PT_Assistants.
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Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
We will be talking about Plantar Fasciitis. Listen as we talk about our experience with this injury on treating it and also having it.
Check out our video review video on plantar fasciitis on youtube.
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Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
One way for us to get reimbursed is through insurance. Another is cash pay. But what happens when we work with patients who have been in a car accident or experienced a slip and fall. Now a lawyer is involved. This could change our documentation, our treatment, and the POC. We will break down what a “lien” is and what it means for us.
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Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
On this episode come along with us as we speak to Bart Taylor, DPT and the benefits of dry needling. We will be speaking about what is dry needling, what patients are good candidates, what PTAs can be on the look out for, and much more. Do not forget to subscribe and follow our socials.
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Today we have a special guest on the podcast. Laura's husband, Jeremy, is joining us today show us what knowledge base many of our patients come in with. We will be quizzing him on what we consider softball questions and seeing how many he gets right. We will also find out if he has or hasn't gone to physical therapy and why that is. So join us for an exciting episode.
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Today we will be discussing Myocardial infarction (MI). We will be talking about what is, why is it important to be aware of, and some of our personal experiences with MIs. Don't forget to follow us on twitter, instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. You can find us @thePTAssistants.
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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).