The PT Assistants
By Ken, PTA & Laura, PTA
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Welcome to The PT Assistants Podcast—where two dedicated Physical Therapist Assistants come together to share real-life experiences from the field and pay it forward to the next generation.
From patient care stories and clinical insights to the challenges, wins, and everything in between, we keep it honest, relatable, and practical. Whether you’re a PTA student, a new grad, or a seasoned clinician, this podcast is your space to learn, grow, and feel connected to others who truly understand the journey.
Our mission is simple: to support, educate, and inspire by sharing what we’ve learned along the way—so you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
**The information in this video/podcast is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video/podcast is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional or professor**
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Am I Just a Therapist's Helper?
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Pulleys Don't Make You a Bad Therapist
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Being the Patient Changed Everything
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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They Shut the Clinic Down on My Birthday
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May 19, 2026 |
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Life Happened: The Comeback Episode
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May 05, 2026 |
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Laura's Favorite Episode for New Grads (10 Things we wish we knew)
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Exploring the Unseen: Role of Research in Physical Therapy for PTAs
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Dollars, Days, and Dilemmas: The Conference Conundrums
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Foundations for the Long Run
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Reflecting and Projecting: Year-End Special
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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When One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Unveiling the Realities of Tailored Therapies
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Controversies and Finding Joy in Work - PTA Diaries Podcast
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Decoding Patient Queries
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Communication Chronicles: Talking Courtesy in the Field
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Navigating Compassion Fatigue in Physical Therapy: A Personal Journey
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Navigating the Holidays: Balancing Work, Life, and Festivities
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Decoding the Fee Schedule and Impact on Care
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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When Everything Hits the Fan: Tales from the Clinic
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Laura is back! Let’s Navigate Aetna’s Payment Changes
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Pat Prepares Ken for Parenthood
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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When the Last Responder becomes the First Responder w/ Jen
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Work Life Balance with Joe pt 2
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Talking to Joe about Critical Thinking and Challenging Cases
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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Can AI replace PTAs??
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Let’s dive deeper into PT month! (pt 2)
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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How did we get into this field?? Also, it’s PT month! (pt 1)
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Burns Strike Again!
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Transitioning from Student to Practicing PTA
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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PT vs OT
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Vacation? Sick? Let’s discuss what we do in these situations!
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Treating more Athletic patients vs treating the General Population
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Keeping Your Job Safe
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Let’s talk about some life updates!
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Improving Critical Thinking
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Real Talk with Pat (part 3)
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Real Talk with Pat (pt 2)
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Real Talk with Pat
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Let’s discuss the BSPTA program with Becky part 2
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Let’s discuss the BSPTA program with Becky
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Overcoming Obstacles in PT
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Journey of a Home Health PTA with Jennifer (Part 2)
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Journey of a Home Health PTA with Jennifer (Part 1)
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Enhancing Our Communication Skills
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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The Thing About Physical Therapy
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Embracing Lifelong Learning as a PTA
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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PTA Chronicles: Our Weekly Journey as a PTA Episode 1
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Let’s talk the recruitment side of travel with Nicole! (Part 2)
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Let’s talk the recruitment side of travel with Nicole!
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Memorable patients where we made a difference
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Treating for the first time
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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We are our WORST patients
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Talking Flexibility and more with Joe pt 4/4
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Talking flexibility and more with Joe pt 3/4
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Talking Flexibility and more with Joe pt 2/4
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Talking flexibility and more with Joe pt 1/4
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Making Telemedicine Permanent?!
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Interview with Rich (Replay) Part 1
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Discussing and ranking 6 traits for PTAs
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Discussing Volume! From High to Low!
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May 31, 2023 |
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Such Different Personalities!
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May 26, 2023 |
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Let’s discuss Pre/Post covid stats
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May 23, 2023 |
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Discussing working in a rural area with Joe (REPLAY)
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May 19, 2023 |
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Following Laura’s 3 weeks post op
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May 16, 2023 |
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Discussing some unwritten PTA rules
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May 12, 2023 |
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Implementing Interventions as a PTA
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May 05, 2023 |
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Discussing the top 10 most common sports injuries
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May 02, 2023 |
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Laura’s 24-hour Post Op!
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Talking APTA and advanced proficiencies with Macie (REPLAY)
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Why is treating Pre-Op important? Also Laura has a thing coming up!
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Will we renew? Also Medicare talk and more.
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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The #1 skill for PTAs
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Beat the Guarding
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Treating the Young and the Wise
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Discussing PT-PTA Relationship & more
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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What it is like working in Acute Care
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Coping with Burnout
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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What if they don’t get better??
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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What happens when there is a language barrier?
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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How do you handle more than one?
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Let’s talk education with Jess (Part 2)
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Let’s talk education with Jess (Pt 1)
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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What does the future of PT look like? (Part 2)
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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What does the future of PT look like? (Part 1)
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Are PT cons actual cons? What about the pros?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Let’s discuss EBP and the line to new treatments
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Let’s discuss our thoughts on the Opioid Crisis
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Let’s talk about becoming a Stretch Mobility Coach and more with Kimberly
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Do you ever feel like there’s an imposter among us...?
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Where do we stand treating CVD?
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Tenex over surgery? What is Tenex?
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Talking Canine Rehab part 2 with Anthony
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Let’s talk Canine Rehab with Anthony
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Talking Travel PTA with George pt 2
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Let’s talk Travel PTA with George pt 1
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Advocating Pay with special guest Joe
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Talking Plan of Care with Joe
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Working with Pain
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Working for Small and Large Companies
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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E-stim and questions even after 5years
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Rolling into the New Year
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Dec 28, 2022 |