PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins

Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS
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You only have X amount of time in a given day. If you are a Physical Therapist or a Student Physical Therapist, you may also find that the time and energy you have left is precious, but the list of concepts you want to review or learn is endless. Build the habit of listening to small, bite-sized pieces of information to help you study, and save you time to live the rest of your life. Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS will be covering anatomy, arthokinematics, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and so much more. Tune in to learn on a time budget so you can continue to move your practice forward!

  1. 2D AGO

    175. How Exercise Relieves Pain: 4 Pathways Every PT Should Know

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    12 min

  2. MAR 31

    174. Hip Dysplasia

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    17 min

  3. MAR 24

    173. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Basics for PTs: hEDS, Pain, and Smarter Exercise Dosing

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    8 min

  4. MAR 17

    172. Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture: Recognition, Assessment, and Treatment for PTs

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    11 min

  5. MAR 10

    171. Demystifying Urinary Incontinence for Ortho PTs: Differentiating Between 5 Types

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    15 min

  6. MAR 3

    170. Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always Musculoskeletal: Red Flags, Referral Clues, and Quick Screening Questions

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    12 min

  7. FEB 24

    169. FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement)

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    14 min

  8. FEB 17

    168. Understanding Vertebral Basilar Insufficiency (VBI): Symptoms, Screening, and Management

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the PT Snacks Podcast, host Kasey delves into vertebra basilar insufficiency (VBI), a condition affecting the posterior cerebral circulation. Aimed at physical therapists and PT students, the episode explains the anatomy behind VBI, its symptoms, risk factors, and how to screen for it effectively. Kasey highlights the importance of understanding VBI’s implications, potential triggers, and the role of physical therapists in identifying and managing this condition. The episode also touches on appropriate referral procedures and the limitations of traditional VBI tests. Listen in to enhance your knowledge and clinical skills regarding this critical topic. 00:00 Introduction to PT Snacks Podcast 00:15 Understanding Vertebra Basilar Insufficiency 01:33 Anatomy Review: Blood Supply to the Brain 05:17 Risk Factors for Vertebra Basilar Insufficiency 06:16 Identifying VBI in the Clinic 09:16 Diagnostic Tests and Safe Practices 11:33 Referral Guidelines and Patient Communication 13:52 Conclusion and Additional Resources Need CEUs? Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT Support the show Studying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount. Stay Connected! Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to ptsnackspodcast@gmail.com Join the email list HERE Support the Show: Share the episode with someone who'd benefit. Contributing directly to the "support" link. Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

    16 min
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You only have X amount of time in a given day. If you are a Physical Therapist or a Student Physical Therapist, you may also find that the time and energy you have left is precious, but the list of concepts you want to review or learn is endless. Build the habit of listening to small, bite-sized pieces of information to help you study, and save you time to live the rest of your life. Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS will be covering anatomy, arthokinematics, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and so much more. Tune in to learn on a time budget so you can continue to move your practice forward!

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