Over our working experience we have been in a variety of settings (more Laura than ken) and they are all different. People thrive in different environments and what works for one person may not be what works for another. So let's discuss the good and the bad in each environment to better help you decide where you want to work!   Don't forget to like and share as this helps us out so much! As well as, check out our socials ..read more

Welcome welcome and happy Friday! Today we discuss our experience with some certain patient personalities and mindset when coming into PT. Some of these are rather to the extreme and that probably why we can recall on them so well, but just remember not all patient's are like this but when you're in the field for a while, you may come across it. So, let's discuss our experiences!   Don't forget to like and share as it helps us out a great deal! Don't forget to check out our socials ..read more

We welcome Joe on the podcast for the first time talking about a variety of things. We only scratch the surface but there's a lot to unpack here. We will jump into what the program was like getting a B.S. in PTA, working at a hospital setting in a rural area with a population of ~600 people, and more. Let us know what you think and tag us if you have any questions. We have links down below to everything and join the discord if you'd like to ask our guest speakers more questions!   https://linktr.ee/theptassistants   Don't forget to like, follow, and share! Also follow us on social me ..read more

**Disclaimer** We prove yet again we are not audio experts. We have tried to adjust levels the best we could but the audio may still be off, just something to keep in mind.    Today, we follow Laura's ongoing journey following her tenex procedure. Some things that she expected that may have not gone her way and things to keep in mind. We wrap up the episode with things PTAs should keep in mind when working with patients in a similar situation. Let's get right into it.  Talking Tenex procedure episode! Don't forget to like and share as it helps us grow! Feedback is always welcome ..read more

We learn a lot about what to do and what not to do when practicing as well as having a practice act to actually tell us. Today we discuss some things that aren't really written but more of a courtesy. Some things you might do out of instinct while others you may not know. Let's jump right in!   Don't forget to like and share as it helps us grow! Also, check out our socials ..read more

We go over 10 topics that we wish that someone had told us in the beginning of our career. Whether you are a new grad or have been in the field for while these might be things that you need to hear. Let us know if we missed out on your favorite advice that was given to you in the beginning of your career.    Don't forget to like, follow, and Share to help the channel grow. Follow us on instagram, youtube, and twitter @the_PT_Assistants ..read more

Sometimes, the techniques and CEUs we get as PTAs may not always be practiced. So today we discuss different ways in order for you to practice the way you want to practice. Let us know if you have a different opinion or idea from us, we always just speak from our point of view!   As always, please share and like as it helps us grow! Also, don't forget about our socials ..read more

Let's play a game. In today's episode, Laura found a list of the "10 most common sports injuries" and we will see if Ken can guess them with a couple hints. We also break off a little into each injury and a brief experience of them. So join us and don't forget to play along and see how many you can guess correctly!    Don't forget to like and share and follow us on our socials ..read more

Laura finally got her surgery! So today will be an episode on what she went through and how she feels 24-hour post op. If you're curious on the procedure she had, listen to this episode! Let's let Laura take the floor!   Please share as it helps us grow! Don't forget to follow on our socials ..read more

Join us as we talk about the APTA and what it is doing for the PTA community. We also dive into the advanced proficiency pathways offered by the APTA in order to up your education and increase your marketability.    Don't forget to like, share, and let us know what you think! We are always wanting to hear from more PTA's.    https://linktr.ee/theptassistants ..read more