Friday Apr 28, 2023
Laura’s 24-hour Post Op!
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.
**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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Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Join us as we talk about the APTA and what it is doing for the PTA community. We also dive into the advanced proficiency pathways offered by the APTA in order to up your education and increase your marketability.
Don't forget to like, share, and let us know what you think! We are always wanting to hear from more PTA's.
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Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Welcome back to another episode! Today we will discuss the importance of PT before surgery and whether or not Laura has been preparing for her surgery coming up. Sometimes patients aren't the most willing to participate with therapy when they know a surgery is right around the corner. So today, let's talk pre and post op!
Laura's procedure episode!
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
First off, we apologize for the audio, we tried to make it work but there is a slight echo, please bear with us as we are not audio experts. Anyways, our renewal for the APTA is coming up. We will discuss whether or not we saw value in being a part of the APTA or not. We also touch on Medicare guidelines and reimbursements and more.
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Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
We asked our PTs for what they look for in a PTA during an interview and this is what they came back with. Having all the knowledge isn't the same as having this skill. Also, we discuss things to avoid when going into a new clinic. Let's get into it. Also don't forget to check out this EPISODE on where we discuss things people told us!
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
We've all heard the phrase.. "that patient likes to guard." What does that mean and how do we overcome it? We talk about some of our experiences and techniques we use in order to overcome it. Do you have any methods we didn't mention? Let us know by emailing us at theptassistants@gmail.com or reach out to our socials!
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Today we discuss our experience treating the younger and older population from the out patient perspective. Some challenges we've seen to keep up engagement and for patient's who truly want to get better.
Feedback? Suggestions? We are always looking to improve and discuss topics you want to hear, so reach out to us on our socials or email us at theptassistants@gmail.com!
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Welcome back to another episode! Today we dive into our experiences working with serval PTs. What we do in order to prepare or what we keep in mind when we know we are going to work with a new PT. Ken works with two very different PTs at the moment and Laura has worked with several at one time. As always, these stories are our experiences. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please feel free to let us know.
Who's a master when working with new PTs? Our guests when talking about travel, be sure to check out these episodes!
Travel interview with Rich
Travel interview with George
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Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Thank you to one of our followers for asking for a topic on acute care. Ken will be sharing his experience that he had while working in the hospital and things that might not be what you think it's like.
As always you can reach out to us for future episodes through our socials or email us at theptassistants@gmail.com. Thank you so much for listening and don't forget to like and share if you've enjoyed our content.
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).