PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

132. Avoiding the Danger Zone: How to Use Chronic Workload Ratios for Smart Load Progression


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Welcome to PTs Snacks podcast! I'm Kasey, your host, and today we're diving into chronic workload ratios—an essential tool to manage injury risk in athletes. We'll break down the formula, discuss ideal ratio zones, and use examples like running, strength training, and RPE to showcase its application. This episode is perfect for physical therapists and students looking to apply this concept in various settings, from clinics to personal workouts. Tune in to learn how to quantify safe progressions and keep your athletes at their best!

00:00 Introduction to PTs Snacks Podcast

00:35 Understanding Chronic Workload Ratio

02:56 Calculating the Chronic Workload Ratio

04:09 Ideal Zones and Examples

07:56 Practical Applications for PTs

09:13 Additional Resources and Conclusion

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PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey HankinsBy Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS

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