PT Good Podcast

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  PT Good Episode 35 - Thoracic Spine 05.08.2026 1h 11min

  Thoracic spine pain is a common presentation in physical therapy. When a patient has pain in this area, how do you know if it is truly related to the thoracic spine or if it is cervical spine referral? How do you know if there is rib involvement or visceral referral? What treatments are effective for thoracic spine pain? Join us on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast to learn about these topics and more!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 34 - Headaches 29.07.2026 1h 6min

  Did you know that the most common symptom associated with migraines is cervical spine pain? Orthopedic physical therapists play a pivotal role in the management of headaches. Due to the overlap of headache and migraine symptoms and cervical spine pain, we feel that any patient who has these symptoms deserves a thorough mechanical assessment. If a mechanical component is identified, it must be managed similar to other spine related conditions such as radiculopathy or radicular pain. Join Kane and Mark on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast as they discuss the role physical therapists play in the management of headaches!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 33 - Advancing the Field of Physical Therapy 22.07.2026 1h 18min

  Outpatient orthopedic PTs have developed a unique identity over time. We have gained autonomy through direct access and in some cases have become first contact providers. We have gained knowledge in medical assessments and differential diagnosis, allowing us to appropriately triage and treat patients of varying presentations. On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss these advancements in PT, and more importantly, how the field can continue to advance. They discuss topics such as imaging rights and prescription medication rights. They also discuss how PTs can evolve to fit into an everchanging healthcare field to keep up with other healthcare professions. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 32 - Revamping PT School 15.07.2026 1h 10min

  All physical therapists have gone to PT School and we all understand that the primary purpose of PT school is to prepare prospective PTs to pass their board exam. While this is certainly important, many PTs are entering the field feeling unprepared. Program length is becoming shorter, class sizes are becoming larger, and boards pass rates are declining. This is a worrying trend that is not in the best interest of students. In this episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss how PT school could be changed not only to encourage a higher boards pass rate but to also better prepare students when entering the workforce. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 31 - Management of Unresponsive Radiculopathy 08.07.2026 1h 18min

  Many radiculopathies improve without intervention, many improve with physical therapy, and some do not improve at all. On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, we discuss management of radicular symptoms that are not affected by movement. This presentation can be difficult to manage as our most effective tool, movement, is not causing a lasting symptomatic response. So, what do we do next? Aerobic exercise? Injection? SURGERY? Join us on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast where we discuss these topics and more regarding unresponsive radiculopathy!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 30 - Cervical Radiculopathy Part II 01.07.2026 1h 10min

  Welcome back to the PT Good Podcast! Today we continue our talk on cervical radiculopathy. We discuss the proposed utility of diagnosing cervical radiculopathy using tools such as the Wainner cluster. We also discuss common treatment methods such as MDT (obviously the best), motor control, mobility, and nerve glides. Many treatments are utilized, but are we as PTs really addressing relevant impairments and equipping our patients with the tools to self manage cervical radiculopathy? Join us today where we discuss these topics and more on the PT Good Podcast!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 29 - Cervical Radiculopathy Part I 24.06.2026 57min

  On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss cervical radiculopathy. They discuss common presentations, the variability in these presentations, and commonly misdiagnosed conditions with overlapping features of cervical radiculopathy. Most importantly, they discuss fully exhausting the cervical and thoracic spines when evaluating patients with upper extremity pain. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 28 - Learn From Our Mistakes 17.06.2026 1h 3min

  Welcome back to the PT Good Podcast. All great clinicians have made mistakes in their professional careers. Kane and Mark are no different, except they aren't great clinicians. Learning from these mistakes is an important part of development. In this episode, Kane and Mark discuss mistakes they made early in their career and what they would focus on if they were to start over. Tips for Clinicians1. Seek out mentors or work in a clinic that pushes you and you have someone to lean on2. You will never know everything3. Have a system/framework4. Finding/creating comparable signs and establishing baselines5. Exhaust what you are investigating6. If you're going to put your patient in pain, do it once so you don't have to revisit 7. Assess symptomatic response8. Treating directional preference as an impairment and exhausting it9. Don't force something that isn't there 10. Have a plan for what to do if a patient comes back better, worse, or the same11. Reassess your patients, not re-evaluate12. Educate your patient13. Explain your process to the patient 14. Know when to referDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 27 - Lumbar Radiculopathy Presentations 10.06.2026 1h 1min

  Lumbar radiculopathy is variable. Symptoms can present in different locations and can be of different qualities. Sometimes, movements or exercises that benefit one person may make another person worse. On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss different clinical presentations of lumbar radiculopathy and how each of them are managed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 26 - Radiculopathy 03.06.2026 59min

  Radiculopathy! Perhaps the most common presentation in orthopedic PT clinics is people with radicular pain, but what makes it a radiculopathy? Does the assessment or management change if you are dealing with radicular pain, radiculopathy, or both? Kane and Mark discuss these topics and more in regard to radiculopathy on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 25 - The Quiet Knee Protocol 27.05.2026 1h 2min

  The rate of lower extremity joint replacements has steadily increased over time. More and more people with arthritis related knee pain are offered a joint replacement quicker and at younger ages. The quiet knee protocol was recently developed by surgeons at The Hospital for Special Surgery as an alternative to 'standard' rehab. In today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark dive into the data regarding this protocol. Is the quiet knee protocol really as impressive as people think it is? Find out on today's episode!https://news.hss.edu/hss-research-shows-quiet-knee-protocol-could-redefine-knee-replacement-recoveryhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883540326003074Note: This episode was recorded before the official publication of the research article. The statistics we reference are from the poster presentation of their research. Because of this, some numbers stated in this episode may differ from what is stated in the article. Nevertheless, the conclusions we derived and statements made in this episode are unchanged after reading the article. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 24 - Running Training 20.05.2026 59min

  Hello, and welcome back to the PT Good Podcast! On today's episode, Kane and Mark discuss running training and preparing clients to run. Beginner to intermediate programing, cross training, and load and volume management are all discussed in this episode, as well as many other topics. If you work with runners or are interested in starting running, this episode is for you!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 23 - Intro to Managing Runners 13.05.2026 59min

  Welcome to the PT Good Podcast! Today's episode marks our first in our series on treating runners and running related injuries. We discuss common injuries, how they're addressed, and fundamentals in running rehab. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 22 - MDT Overview 06.05.2026 1h 10min

  What is Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, also known as 'McKenzie'? Is it a treatment method, assessment tool, or both? Is it just extension? Why does simply bending backwards help some people, but not others? Join Kane and Mark on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast as they discuss MDT and how it has influenced their practice as physical therapists. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 21 - Directional Preference for Spine 29.04.2026 1h 2min

  Directional preference is a commonly known term and observed phenomenon for most physical therapists. Despite this, the use of directional preference in spine care may not be optimal. In today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss using directional preference as an impairment to be treated. They discuss placing it at the top of your hierarchy impairments, and exhausting directional preference before moving on to other impairments. They also discuss exactly what 'clearing the spine' means to them and using the EXPOSS study to determine if a patient's extremity pain could be related to their spine.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 20 - Directional Preference 22.04.2026 1h 10min

  Today we discuss directional preference, arguably the most important treatment classification. Kane and Mark discuss their thoughts on directional preference being an impairment that much be addressed, similar to reduced range of motion or strength. They each give their own opinions on how they address directional preferences and key aspects of the subjective and objective exam that may signify that a patient has directional preference. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 19 - Using Motor Control, Loading, and Activity Reconditioning Together 15.04.2026 1h 7min

  Today we talk about using the patient classifications in the previous few episodes together. We discuss how each of these presentations can overlap with one another and how patients can fit into multiple categories. Correct classification leads to applying appropriate interventions and better patient outcomes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 18 - Activity Reconditioning 08.04.2026 1h 11min

  On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, we continue our series on patient classification. The activity reconditioning category includes many different patients such as those who require graded exposure to movement and those who require general progressive exercise. Like our other categories, symptomatic response, or lack thereof, will guide management of these patients. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 17 - Loading Strategies 01.04.2026 1h 4min

  Using exercise to help patients achieve their goals is the foundation of physical therapy. Finding the appropriate dosage for individual patients in order for exercise to be effective is a skill that all clinicians must develop. In this episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss the importance of appropriate loading and how to manipulate variables to make exercise effective for your patients. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.
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  PT Good Episode 16 - Motor Control Part II 25.03.2026 1h 15min

  Welcome back to the PT Good Podcast. Today, Kane and Mark continue their discussion on motor control. They discuss how identifying patients who respond to 'motor control' interventions as defined in the previous episode may lead to better patient outcomes. They also discuss interventions that they use and how they implement motor control exercises for different patient presentations. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.