
8. The Rotator Cuff...What Is It and How Do We Assess It?
07/13/21 • 7 min
What is the Rotator Cuff? What is its role? How do we know if a patient's rotator cuff is causing pain? These are questions we will be covering in this episode.
Check out this article for more information:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=rotator+cuff+anatomy&filter=simsearch2.ffrft
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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What is the Rotator Cuff? What is its role? How do we know if a patient's rotator cuff is causing pain? These are questions we will be covering in this episode.
Check out this article for more information:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=rotator+cuff+anatomy&filter=simsearch2.ffrft
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at [email protected] or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com.
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.
Stay Connected!
- Never miss an episode—hit follow now!
- Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE.
- Join the email list HERE
- On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins!
Need CEUs Fast?
Time and resources short? Medbridge has you covered:
- Get over $100 off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: Medbridge
- Students: Save $75 off a student subscription 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.)
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to PT Snacks Podcast! In this episode, we will be covering a brief overview of the anatomy of the vertebral column. By the end, you should be able to name the different regions of the vertebral column, but we will cover more on this in future episodes.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at [email protected] or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com.
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.
Stay Connected!
- Never miss an episode—hit follow now!
- Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE.
- Join the email list HERE
- On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins!
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Time and resources short? Medbridge has you covered:
- Get over $100 off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: Medbridge
- Students: Save $75 off a student subscription 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.)
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9. Lumbar Vertebrae and Fractures
Ready for another anatomy review? In this episode, we cover some unique aspects of the lumbar vertebral anatomy and some examples of things that can wrong.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at [email protected] or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast!
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.
Stay Connected!
- Never miss an episode—hit follow now!
- Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE.
- Join the email list HERE
- On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins!
Need CEUs Fast?
Time and resources short? Medbridge has you covered:
- Get over $100 off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: Medbridge
- Students: Save $75 off a student subscription 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.)
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