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How can we better create positive adaptations in our patients, without risk of tissue overload?

In this episode, we cover the following:

• utilization of periodization in a rehab setting
• what the General Adaptation Syndrome and Fitness-Fatigue models say about how adaptation occurs
• how to use these concepts to educate your patients who are doing too little or too much

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You have a patient referred to you for Biceps Tendonitis, but is this really the pain generator or not? What else could be involved?

In this episode, we cover the following:

• Anatomy of the Long Head of the Biceps
• Biceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps Tendonosis
• Common tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon Pathology
• Patient demographics with this injury
• Examples of objective measurements to include in your exam

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• Where did the Lasague Test get its name from?
• What does this test actually test?
• What happens physiologically to the nerves during this test?
• How can we optimize accurate results?

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Have a patient with medial knee pain?

Today, we cover more on Pes Anserine Bursitis (also commonly referred to as Pes Anserine Syndrome):

• What is the Pes Anserine?
• Who typically develops this bursitis?
• How do we evaluate this in our patients?
• What differentials should we rule out?
• What do we do about it?

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Want to brush up on your sports-related injuries? Today for the neck region, we cover:

• What is a stinger?
• How does it happen?
• What do we screen for?
• What are some other differential diagnoses?

Here is the study I mention in the episode for your reading pleasure.

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PT Snacks is back with the new year! We're kicking it off with Iliotibial Band Syndrome. In this episode, we cover the following:

• What is the IT Band?
• What are the current theories of why it gets aggravated?
• Who gets this diagnosis and how?
• How do we evaluate this in our patients?
• What differential diagnoses do we rule out?
• How is imaging utilized in these patients?
• What do we do for treatment?

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This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.

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Heard these terms before, but not sure what the difference between them is? We will be comparing the technique for both of these to each other, benefits of using them, and things to look out for in research to make sure the terminology matches the technique used.

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Why PT Snacks Podcast?
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PT Snacks will begin sprinkling in some Strength & Conditioning concepts and expertise! Today's topic? Deadlifts! More specifically today on barbell deadlifts.

This topic deserves more than one episode, but we will be giving a broad overview on:

• What is a deadlift?
• Why is it important to learn?
• Utilizing force vectors to increase efficiency
• Basics on how to perform
• Other variations 

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Why PT Snacks Podcast?
This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• What is Turf Toe?
• Anatomy review of the 1st MTP joint
• Who gets Turf Toe?
• How do we identify this in our patient?

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Why PT Snacks Podcast?
This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)?
• What are some risk factors for developing this?
• What do we look for in a patient's clinical presentation?
• How is this identified in imaging?

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Why PT Snacks Podcast?
This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.

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Make sure to hit follow now so you don't miss an episode! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE. You can also join the email list HERE

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