111. Understanding Acromioclavicular Strains: AC Assessment and Treatment for Physical Therapists

Don’t forget about MedBridge’s Cyber Week deal—grab $150 off plus a $20 Amazon gift card with code PTSNACKSPODCAST20. Offer ends December 6th! 🎁 Click [HERE] to lock in your deal!Shoulder injuries are common, but acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations can be tricky to manage. In this episode, we break down everything PTs need to know:A quick anatomy review of the AC jointCommon mechanisms of injury (like falls or impact sports)How to identify an AC joint separation clinicallyThe Rockwood classification system for grading injuriesTreatment strategies based on injury severity (non-op vs. surgical)By the end of this episode, you'll feel confident spotting and managing AC joint separations effectively in the clinic. 🎧Support the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

Medbridge Black Friday Special: Lasts until Dec. 1st! Enjoy $150 off + 1 extra month will be added to your subscription for a total of 13 months.Use promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST13 or click HERE to access!Is your patient presenting with shoulder instability, but the symptoms don't fit the typical mold? In this episode, we break down multidirectional shoulder instability, including:Key symptoms to watch for.The best tests to confirm your diagnosis.Effective treatment strategies to improve shoulder stability.Support the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

In this episode, we cover the following:Occurence of shoulder dislocations and typesCharacterists of the shoulder that help keep it stablePassive and active stabilizers of the shoulderMedbridge Black Friday Special: Lasts until Dec. 1st! Enjoy $150 off + 1 extra month will be added to your subscription for a total of 13 months.Use promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST13 or click HERE to access!Support the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

Wondering how to safely and effectively program plyometrics for your patients? In this episode, we’re breaking down the essential factors to consider when designing plyometric training. We’ll start with a quick refresher on what plyometrics are, then dive into how to make exercises sport-specific, the importance of assessing skill levels, and the factors that increase exercise intensity. We’ll also cover best practices for recovery times and work-to-rest ratios, plus some key considerations for working with both youth and masters athletes. Tune in to get practical tips to make your plyometric programming powerful and patient-centered!National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). NSCA's Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th ed., edited by G. Gregory Haff and N. Travis Triplett, Human Kinetics, 2016.Support the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

In this episode, we cover the following:What phases are necessary for an exercise to be considered a plyometricWhat phases of a plyometric PTs and Trainers target to improve performanceIdeal intensity for proper muscle fiber recruitmentHow our muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs impact performance of plyometric skillsHow to apply this information in the clinicSupport the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

In this epsidoe, we cover the following:General anatomy of the adductor complexRisk factors for groin injuriesWhat to evaluate in your patientsDifferentialsBrief overview of treatmentSupport the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

Worried your patient may have adhesive capsulitis? In this episode, we cover the following:Adhesive Capsulitis definition and stages of freezingAssociated risk factorsDifferential diagnosesAssessmentTreatmentPatient educationSupport the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

Treating patients with plantar fasciitis? This diagnosis can be very tricky to address. Learn how to assess and treat your patients as we cover the following:What is plantar fasciitis and how does it happen?How do we assess for plantar fasciitis?What treatments have the best clinical evidence?Want to learn more from a FREE 1-hour webinar on plantar fasciitis? Sign up HERE for Ignite Clinical Institute's free webinar on October 16th. The replay will be sent out afterwards. Support the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

Though a less common diagnosis, it's important for Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome to be on your radar if you are treating hip pain with your patients. In this episode, we cover:Relevant anatomyCommon differentials to rule outPhysical assessments to use in your examWhat imaging is best to confirm the diagnosisSupport the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!

How do we help muscles to recover and heal? By understanding HOW a muscle heals. In this episode we cover the following questions:What types of muscle injuries are there?What types of muscles are more susceptible to strains?How does muscle tissue heal?How do physical therapists assist in the tissue healing process?How long does it take muscle to heal?How do we grade different muscle strains?How do we apply this to a clinic setting?Support the showWhy 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. Stay Connected! Never miss an episode—hit follow now! Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or visit ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins! Need CEUs Fast?Time and resources short? MedBridge has you covered: Get 40% off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: MedBridge Students: Save 75% with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend MedBridge because it’s genuinely valuable.) Want to Support the Show?Help me keep creating free content by: Sharing the podcast with someone who’d benefit. Contributing directly via the link below (optional, but deeply appreciated). Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!