PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

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Host Kasey explains the general healing timeline after total knee replacement. She outlines what the surgery entails, early rehab priorities, and how to set realistic recovery expectations. Please keep in mind that this podcast is meant for rehab professionals, not patients.

00:00 Total Knee Rehab Overview

00:17 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers

01:05 Protocols and Surgeon Guidance

01:55 What Heals After TKA

02:36 Inside the Surgery

04:18 Early Rehab Priorities

04:47 Motion and Stiffness Risks

06:19 Quad Shutdown and Strength

07:19 Long Recovery Expectations

08:30 Wrap Up and Key Takeaways

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This PT Snacks podcast episode explains what is healing after a rotator cuff repair and why post-op rehab protocols follow specific tissue-healing timelines, with tips for improving patient compliance. It reviews common arthroscopic repair steps, typical rehab phases, and where some variations can come from.

00:00 Rotator Cuff Rehab Overview

00:26 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers

01:58 What Actually Heals

02:15 How the Repair Is Done

04:15 Why Protocol Phases Exist

05:12 Early Protection Phase

05:46 Passive Motion Window

06:43 Active Motion and Loading

08:00 When to Start Motion

09:30 Patient Education and Compliance

10:49 Healing Factors and Red Flags

11:56 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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We learn about the development of the spinal cord, but sometimes forget how that applies to different nerve presentations, especially when it comes to the cauda equina. We discuss how this region can present (not just cauda equina syndrome) and how it can help us pinpoint where a source of a problem can be when patients seem to have nerve symptoms all over the place.

00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup
01:18 Where the Spinal Cord Ends
02:13 Conus Medullaris and Cauda Equina
04:04 Central vs Foraminal Compression
05:24 Symptom Spectrum and Red Flags
06:23 Case Example Weird Leg Symptoms
07:12 Subjective Exam Key Questions
08:16 Objective Exam and Neuro Screen
09:36 Wrap Up and Resources
10:06 Sponsor and Closing Thanks

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In this episode, we give a focused overview of deep tendon reflexes as a quick, high-value tool in the physical therapy objective exam, especially when patient reports are unclear. Reflex changes give us crucial insight on neurologic function and why identifying hyporeflexia/areflexia versus hyperreflexia matters. The episode breaks down the stretch reflex arc and how descending upper motor neuron inhibition differentiates lower motor neuron findings from upper motor neuron signs We also discuss practical tips on how to improve testing accuracy and common uses.

00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup
00:45 Why Reflexes Matter
01:42 DTRs as Neuro Clues
03:39 Reflex Arc Explained
05:36 UMN vs LMN Findings
08:07 How to Elicit Reflexes
10:22 Clinical Case and Teamwork
12:42 Wrap Up and Contact

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In this episode, we discuss how to differentiate Achilles mid-portion tendinopathy from insertional tendinopathy and why the distinction changes rehab. Depending on the patient, some tendon-loading exercises can actually have a negative impact on insertional tendinopathy cases, so being able to differentiate these can help to improve your success with your patients.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks

00:19 Episode Focus and Disclaimer

01:08 Achilles Basics and Tendinopathy Terms

03:09 Blood Supply and Watershed Zone

05:30 Insertional vs Midportion Pathology

07:27 Why Each Type Happens

09:47 Treatment Principles and Load Management

11:02 Insertional Rehab and Evidence

14:22 Wrap Up and Resources

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In today's episode, we discuss what VO2 max is, why it matters for physical therapists, and how it predicts cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality. Join us as we discuss different protocols utilized in research, considerations for different populations, and how we can help our clients successfully hit their target goals.

00:00 VO2 Max Explained

01:28 Why It Matters

02:50 Physiology Behind Gains

03:58 Training Intensity Basics

05:08 Protocols That Work

07:09 Choosing The Right Plan

07:31 Population Specific Tips

08:46 Key Variables And Caveats

10:40 Measuring Without A Lab

11:35 Main Takeaways

12:10 Wrap Up And Contact

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OA is described as the most prevalent chronic joint disease worldwide, involving progressive degeneration of articular cartilage and sometimes subchondral bone, leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations. Rather than simple “wear and tear,” OA is a multifactorial whole-joint condition influenced by inflammatory, mechanical, and metabolic factors, with risk increased by age, obesity, mechanical stress, and joint trauma. The episode reviews how this happens, what physical therapists can do to help patients with this, and how to individualize our plan of care to our patients' tolerance and goals.

00:00 Osteoarthritis Overview
00:56 Defining OA Basics
01:48 Beyond Wear and Tear
03:32 Inflammation and Pain
04:51 Exercise First Line
06:21 Load Management
08:40 Treatment Takeaways
09:39 Wrap Up and Resources

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Today, we are answering a listener question about the difference between paratenonitis and tenosynovitis. We'll cover the roles of each of these in the body, how they get agggravated, and what we do to treat them.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:42 Fan Mail Questions
02:03 Episode Roadmap
02:36 Paratenon Basics
03:32 Synovial Sheath Function
04:46 Evaluation Differences
05:19 Paratenon Causes
06:47 Paratenon Treatment
07:55 Tenosynovitis Causes
08:19 Tenosynovitis Treatment
09:04 Key Takeaways
10:00 Resources and Wrap Up

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🎉 MedBridge Days Sale is Here! MedBridge's Bridge Days sale runs June 15–30! Use code PTSNACKS15 for:

• $126 off an Individual Subscription → Get your discount
• 15% off Group Subscriptions → Group pricing

MedBridge is also celebrating their 15-year anniversary, with tons of CEU courses for PTs, OTs, and SLPs — plus built-in exam prep for OCS, SCS, and other specialty certifications. Don't wait — this offer is only live for two weeks!

In this episode, Kasey breaks down the high-level reasons why certain tendons are more predisposed to injury than others. Rather than memorizing isolated facts, this episode is designed to help you build a framework for understanding tendon behavior under load.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
01:27 Why Tendons Get Injured
02:15 Load Mismatch Basics
03:27 Mechanical Risk Factors
04:45 Tissue Quality and Healing
05:26 Junctions and Tendon Size
07:21 Composition and Demographics
08:52 Intrasynovial vs Extrasynovial
10:07 Framework and Wrap Up
11:01 Resources and Farewell

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Not all rotator cuff tears are the same, and understanding why can completely change how you set expectations and build a plan with your patients. In this episode, we break down tendon anatomy and physiology, the different ways rotator cuff tears develop (degenerative vs. traumatic), the difference between partial- and full-thickness tears, and the factors that influence healing and prognosis for both conservative and surgical patients.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What a tendon actually is and why its structure (and blood supply) matters for healing
• The difference between degenerative and traumatic rotator cuff tears
• Risk factors that make someone more likely to develop a tear
• Articular-side vs. bursal-side partial thickness tears — and why bursal tears tend to hurt more
• What "massive" and "irreparable" tears mean, and how outcomes differ
• Predictors of good outcomes with conservative care (hint: baseline ROM and strength matter)
• A quick look at steroid injections vs. PRP for rotator cuff tears

Test yourself:

• What is a tendon's main job, and what structures help it do that job?
• What are the main categories of rotator cuff tears?
• What are the two types of partial thickness tears, and how do they differ?
• What factors affect healing after a rotator cuff tear — for both conservative and surgical patients?

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Resources:

• 📋 Free rotator cuff study guide
• 📱 Follow along on TikTok @ptsnackspodcast for visual study tools
• ✉️ Questions or topic requests? Email ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com or join the email list for episode highlights

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Welcome to this brief episode on dry needling and what current research suggests may explain its pain-relieving effects. The episode clarifies why it’s called “dry” needling (no medication injected) and emphasizes the importance of being able to explain why it may help patients. Dry needling is presented as working locally and systemically through four main mechanisms: local muscle and tissue effects, biomechanical and inflammatory biomarker changes, peripheral and spinal pain modulation, and supraspinal/autonomic pathways. We also discuss who this is appropriate for, and how to combine it with other techniques to help our patients get to their goals successfully.

00:00 Welcome to PTs Snacks
00:48 Why Dry Needling Matters
01:15 What It Is and Isn't
02:39 Four Mechanisms Overview
03:24 Local Tissue Effects
04:19 Inflammation Biomarkers
05:14 Spinal Pain Modulation
06:35 Autonomic Brain Pathways
07:16 Who Should Avoid It
07:58 Patient Education and Training
08:52 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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In this PT Snacks episode, host Kasey introduces Baxter’s nerve (the first branch of the lateral plantar nerve, also called the inferior/anterior calcaneal nerve) as an under-recognized source of medial plantar heel pain that can mimic plantar fasciitis and may account for up to 20% of chronic heel pain. We review the nerve’s motor and sensory roles, common entrapment zones near the distal tarsal tunnel and medial calcaneal tuberosity, and typical presentation including burning neuropathic pain, possible paresthesia, focal tenderness, and potential abductor digiti minimi weakness or atrophy. This episode outlines key differentials, relevant imaging and testing findings (ultrasound, MRI, EMG/NCS), and a treatment progressions.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:14 Baxters Nerve Overview
02:14 Why It Matters
03:03 Anatomy and Entrapment
04:45 Symptoms and Differentials
06:11 Imaging and Testing
07:22 Clinical Exam Clues
09:04 Treatment Options
11:12 Key Takeaways
12:58 Wrap Up and Contact

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In this PT Snacks episode, Kasey breaks down the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) for PTs and students, covering what it is, how it’s injured, and how we assess and manage it clinically. We review the PCL’s role, common mechanisms of injuries, plus what combined injuries may indicate. We also hit key exam findings and tests, imaging options, grading, and broad rehab principles focused on protecting against posterior shear, progressing quad strength, and using protocols thoughtfully while testing readiness stage to stage.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:31 Support the Podcast
01:13 What the PCL Does
01:35 Anatomy and Bundles
02:49 Injury Mechanisms
04:08 Symptoms and History
05:09 Clinical Tests and Imaging
06:04 Grading and Treatment Paths
07:18 Rehab Principles and Progression
09:14 Protocol Reasoning and Homework
11:34 Wrap Up and Contact

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This episode explains how exercise can act as pain relief, addressing common patient concerns about exercise hurting and offering an alternative or complement to medications and passive treatments. We outline four key pain-modulating mechanisms: central modulation at the brain and spinal cord, immune and inflammatory changes, peripheral tissue and nerve effects, and psychological/behavioral pathways.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:57 Does Exercise Hurt?
03:08 Four Pain Relief Pathways
03:44 Brain and Spinal Cord
05:28 Immune Inflammation Shift
06:10 Peripheral Tissue Effects
06:50 Psychology and Behavior
07:24 Choosing the Right Dose
09:44 Educate Without Jargon
10:48 Wrap Up and Connect

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In this episode, we defines hip dysplasia, review risk factors (female sex, breech birth, family history, etc), infant screening, adult presentation and functional testing, and outlines PT goals (pain-free motion, strengthening, activity modification) versus surgical consideration such as periacetabular osteotomy and its recovery expectations.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:24 Podcast Schedule Update
01:50 Support the Show
02:12 Hip Dysplasia Explained
04:22 Who’s at Risk
06:25 Infant Screening Basics
08:15 Imaging and Measurements
09:47 Adult Signs and Testing
11:33 Physical Therapy Approach
13:31 When Surgery Is Needed
15:57 Wrap Up and Contact

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Kasey welcomes listeners to the PT Snacks podcast for physical therapists and students and introduces a brief episode on Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Kasey highlights common patient issues such as joint pain, dislocations, tendinitis, and muscle cramps, and discusses how physical therapy can improve quality of life through resistance training, proprioception, balance, aerobic and functional conditioning, pain neuroscience, and graded exposure to reduce kinesiophobia.

00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer
00:18 Episode Focus on EDS
01:21 EDS Types Overview
02:20 Hypermobility EDS Basics
02:33 Why Collagen Matters
03:16 PT Goals Pain and Fear
04:02 Training Approaches for hEDS
04:31 Load Management and Recovery
05:48 Lifestyle Factors Sleep Stress
06:52 Wrap Up and Contact

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Host Kasey introduces PT Snacks, a bite-size podcast for physical therapists and students, and covers distal biceps tendon ruptures. The episode reviews relevant anatomy, typical injury mechanism, classic symptoms, and common risk factors and patient profile. Kasey outlines key differentials, exam findings and tests, imaging options, and treatment pathways, emphasizing that timely recognition improves surgical outcomes.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks

00:18 Episode Overview

01:14 What the Rupture Is

01:44 Mechanism and Symptoms

02:29 Anatomy Refresher

03:37 Risk Factors and Who Gets It

05:13 Patient Story and Red Flags

06:13 Differential Diagnosis

07:02 Exam Tests and Imaging

08:05 Treatment Options

08:48 Surgery and Rehab Timeline

09:35 Key Takeaways and Outro

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In this PT Snacks episode, host Kasey introduces urinary incontinence for physical therapists and students, emphasizing its prevalence, quality-of-life impact, and the importance of reducing taboo. The episode defines urinary incontinence as involuntary urine leakage, reviews key anatomy and neural control, and explains five types: stress, urge, mixed, overflow, and functional incontinence. Kasey highlights distinguishing features, common associations, and prevalence examples. The discussion outlines basic next steps and general management concepts like stress tolerance training and bladder training.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:13 Why Incontinence Matters
01:40 Defining Urinary Incontinence
02:19 Key Anatomy Overview
04:00 Five Types Explained
04:14 Stress Incontinence Signs
05:34 Urge Incontinence Basics
06:49 Mixed Overflow Functional
08:30 What To Do Next
09:18 Assessment Bladder Diary
10:32 History And Risk Factors
11:20 Treatment Overview
11:59 Stress Vs Urgency Strategies
13:16 Key Takeaways And Support

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According to Student Loan Planner, 90% of the clients they work with are sitting on a five to six figure mistake in how they're handling their debt, whether that's the wrong repayment plan, a bad refinance decision, or a missed forgiveness path. If you want expert advice, PT Snacks listeners get $100 off a consult by booking HERE or mentioning "Kasey Hankins" on the booking form.

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In this PT Snacks episode, we walk through how to tell when “shoulder pain” might not actually be coming from the shoulder—and why that matters for safe, intentional screening in the clinic. We compare classic musculoskeletal patterns (pain tied to motion/loading and reproducible on exam) versus non-mechanical presentations like constant, poorly localized, deep/pressure-like pain that doesn’t change with movement and may come with systemic or autonomic symptoms. Also covered are common non-musculoskeletal sources that can refer to the shoulder—pulmonary/thoracic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal/hepatic, and malignancy/systemic disease—plus practical questions and quick vitals-based triage you can blend into a normal eval.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks
00:15 Why Non MSK Matters
01:52 MSK vs Non MSK Clues
03:56 Pulmonary Referral Patterns
04:54 Cardiac Red Flags
05:51 GI and Hepatic Sources
06:34 Cancer and Systemic Causes
07:27 Triage Questions and Screen
09:12 When to Refer Urgently
10:32 Wrap Up and Resources

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Do You Have Student Loans?

According to Student Loan Planner, 90% of the clients they work with are sitting on a five to six figure mistake in how they're handling their debt, whether that's the wrong repayment plan, a bad refinance decision, or a missed forgiveness path. If you want expert advice, PT Snacks listeners get $100 off a consult by booking HERE or mentioning "Kasey Hankins" on the booking form.

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In this episode, we break down femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) for PTs and students—what it is, how it shows up clinically, and how it’s typically diagnosed. We walk through cam, pincer, and mixed morphologies, quick assessment ideas (including FADIR/FABER and when imaging matters), and what PT treatment commonly focuses on. We also touch on when injections or surgery may come into play and key considerations for helping patients succeed with rehab.

00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks

01:10 FAI Defined and Diagnosed

02:27 Cam Pincer and Mixed Types

05:03 Clinical Assessment Tests

07:26 Imaging and Key Angles

08:31 PT Treatment Priorities

11:14 Injections and Surgery Options

12:20 Key Takeaways and Wrap Up

13:16 Resources Newsletter and Promo

14:10 Final Sign Off

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Do You Have Student Loans?

According to Student Loan Planner, 90% of the clients they work with are sitting on a five to six figure mistake in how they're handling their debt, whether that's the wrong repayment plan, a bad refinance decision, or a missed forgiveness path. If you want expert advice, PT Snacks listeners get $100 off a consult by booking HERE or mentioning "Kasey Hankins" on the booking form.

Need CEUs? Get access to thousands of online courses, live webinars, certification-prep programs, and more with MedBridge. Use PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout for $100+ off or PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT for a student discount.

Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam with code PTSnacks at checkout....