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Sticks and Stones and Broken Bones: Rock Valley Physical Therapy
Rock Valley Physical Therapy's podcast to educate the general public on physical therapy and related topics. Includes interviews with physical therapists, physicians and patients on various topics.
Episodes
26 episodes
Calm During the Storm: Athletic Trainers
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.&nbs...
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Top 10 Considerations for Planning Your Bike Ride Across the State
Our resident cycling expert, Anna Perry, PT, DPT, OCS, gives her tips for prepping your multi-day bike ride across the state!
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26:56
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Ironman, Pikachu, and Grogu Teach Us About Lymphedema Treatment
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.
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PT's Role in Parkinson's Disease
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 ep...
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Concussion Management: A Team Effort
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...
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Returning to Running for New (and old!) Moms
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 af...
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Blood Flow Restriction: It Is, Indeed, A Thing!
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 sett...
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You Gotta Crawl Before You Walk: An Important Milestone In Children's Development
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 crawlin...
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Sleep and Pain: Chicken or Egg?
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 helpf...
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The Role of PT in Cancer Treatment
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...
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Direct Access: The Easy Button for Your Pain, Dizziness, or Balance Problems!
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 patie...
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Episode 16
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Vestibular Migraines
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 headac...
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Episode 15
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Aquatic Therapy: Because Splashing Around is Fun!
Listen in to learn more about aquatic therapy and how it can benefit those with chronic pain, balance issues, and even athletes working to return to their sport. Jaimee DuPage, PTA joins us from the Greg Monson Podcast Studio to discuss!
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Episode 14
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Ergonomics in Industry - PT's Role In Making a Safer Workplace
Larry Ratigan joins us for part two of our series on ergonomics. This time, the focus is on what physical therapists and PTA's do to decrease risk of injury in factories, hospitals, lumberyards and anywhere else workers are prone to repetitive ...
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Episode 13
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18:49

I've Never Seen a Patient Without a Mask On! - A PT student's life through a pandemic
On this episode, Sam bribes his current clinical student to be on the podcast with a little bit of caffeine. Spencer Sabourin is a PT student from the University of North Dakota, and he shares his experience as a PT student who spent the majori...
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Episode 12
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Ergonomics in the Office - Enter the Danger Zone!
Larry Ratigan , PTA and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist joins the podcast in a 2 part series focused on ergonomics. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to a timely topic in order to help you better understand what to look for in ...
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Episode 11
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Aching Thumbs? Painful Elbow? Words of Wisdom from a Hand Therapist
Michelle McMurray, MOT, OTR/L, CHT joins Sam on this episode to educate us on who hand therapists are, what they treat, and when to go see one. If you have pain, weakness, or numbness/tingling between your fingers and elbow, this episode is for...
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Employer Services: Making Better Lives
Rock Valley's Director of Employer Services, Ken Asta, joins us on the podcast today to discuss the benefits of workplace wellness programs for both the employee and employer. www.rockvalleypt.com
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:54
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Pelvic Health - M&M's in a Hammock with Steph Kelsick, PT, OCS, CSCS
Steph Kelsick, PT, OCS, CSCS specializes in pelvic health, and she drops some knowledge on us in this episode regarding incontinence, awareness of "normal vs. abnormal" below the belt, and how pelvic health PT's care for pre and post partum mom...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:59
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LSVT: A Powerful Parkinson's Treatment - Kristin Czuba PT, DPT, CEEAA, GCS
Listen to learn about the benefits of this evidence-based treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Join us, as Kristin Czuba shares her knowledge experience as a PT providing LSVT treatment. Link mentioned in podcast: www.LSVTGlobal.com<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Athletic Trainers: A Crucial Cog in the Healthcare System
In honor of International Athletic Training Month, Sam is joined by Misti Thompson, LAT, ATC to discuss this extremely important profession within the healthcare world. Tune in to learn more about what AT's do aside from being on the sideline o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Eating for Performance and Recovery: Food for Thought - Ellen Davis, RD, CSSD, LD
In this episode, Sam is joined by Ellen Davis, RD, CSSD, LD of Davis Sports Nutrition to discuss how what we put in our body can help our hurt our athletic performance, our ability to recover from injury/surgery, and even how diet can pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:08
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Headache Treatment: More Than Meds! - with Wendy Bloomhuff, PT, DPT, OCS, CSMT
In this episode, we are joined by Wendy Bloomhuff PT, DPT, OCS, CSMT to discuss different types of headaches, some of the factors that cause them, and what physical therapy can do to help you treat and manage these problems.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:33

I Am Dizzy! - with Jenna Bush PT, DPT, CCVT
Sam brings on a special guest, Jenna Bush, PT, DPT, CCVT, who practices primarily in vestibular therapy. This is a specialty within PT that treats patients with dizziness and vertigo, as well as some other symptoms you may not be aware of. List...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:19

All About Running! - with Danna Herrick, PT, DPT
Sam sits down to talk running with Danna Herrick, who is a physical therapist and decorated marathon runner. They cover topics from cross training, injury prevention, and "is it normal to pee when I exercise?" Learn some tips to keep yourself p...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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