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A pair of RVPT Athletic Trainers, Blake Anderson and Payne Finn, join the podcast to discuss how they keep their cool during chaos.  Listen to learn more about the role of ATC's in the management of acute injuries on and off the field. 

Our resident cycling expert, Anna Perry, PT, DPT, OCS, gives her tips for prepping your multi-day bike ride across the state!

Lauren Tebrink OTR/L, CLT is joined by some friends to talk to the listeners about what a therapist trained in lymphedema treatment can do to help will all types of swelling. 

Colleen Miller, PT, DPT brings a ray of sunshine to the podcast on a rainy recording day to talk about what physical therapy can do to help with patients and families dealing with Parkinson's Disease. Link below is referenced in this episode: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/ 

Jessica Rummery, MS, LAT, ATC and Jenna Bush, PT, DPT join Sam on this episode to discuss the role of Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and other healthcare providers in concussion management.  As a bonus, Sam learns that you can not cook pizza rolls in a coffee maker...

Are you a mom? Are you a runner?  Do you know any moms that are runners? If so, check out this episode! Our resident running guru, Danna Herrick, PT, DPT, talks to us about the ways a PT can help get you back on the road or trail safely after childbirth. 

Luke Acklie, PT, OCS, SCS, CSCS joins the podcast today to educate us on Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training. This is a tool that is becoming more commonly used in rehab, prehab, and fitness. Luke will explain how it is used in a therapy setting and who can benefit from this treatment. 

On this episode, Sam is joined by pediatric physical therapist Amy Collins, PT, DPT. Listeners will learn about why crawling is so important, when to be concerned about delayed crawling, and potential issues involved with those who skip crawling. Also, don't miss Sam doing a really bad Boston accent...

Holly Wilkinson, PT, MPT, OCS and Therapeutic Pain Specialist joins us on the podcast to talk about how sleep and pain impact each other. Listen in to learn more about how poor sleep habits can influence your healing/pain and to hear some helpful tricks to turn those habits around. 

We are joined in this episode by Anne Deaton, Certified Breast Cancer Rehab Therapist and Oncology Rehab Specialist. Anne will talk us through the value that physical therapists with this knowledge and skill set can offer patients going through cancer to help with their balance, improve energy levels, manage pain, and to serve as a support system. https://pori.memberclicks.net/find-pori-therapist#/ 

Kevin Kelley PT, DPT joins the show today to discuss how direct access to physical therapy has allowed our profession to reach people in need more quickly and with less cost. All states now offer some form of direct access, which allows a patient to see a PT without a physician referral. 

Chris Cass, PT, DPT, LSVT BIG©, joins the podcast today to discuss one particular type of headache called a vestibular migraine. Apparently, too many beverages on a Friday night isn't the only thing that can make you dizzy and give you a headache at the same time!