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Dr. April Dominick // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic faculty member April Dominick explores the evolution of language and understanding surrounding perinatal conditions such as diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, and perinatal exercise. She highlights the shift from a fear-based approach to a more empowering and neutral language, informed by evidence and clinical experiences. April shares personal insights from her nearly nine years in the field, illustrating how changing terminology can significantly impact individuals' perceptions of their conditions and enhance outcomes. April focuses on practical language shifts, starting with diastasis recti, and aims to empower listeners to communicate more effectively about these important topics. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter!

Dr. Guillermo Contreras // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Fitness Athlete Division faculty member Guillermo Contreras explores the concept of AMRAP sets (As Many Reps As Possible) and their significance in strength training and rehabilitation. Guillermo begins with the importance of strength improvement for clients in various settings, including athletes and post-operative patients. He emphasizes that nearly 90% of patients aim to enhance their strength as part of their recovery or fitness goals. Guillermo delves into the science behind muscle hypertrophy, highlighting that effective muscle growth can occur even at lower percentages of one-rep max, starting at around 30%. Guillermo lays the groundwork for understanding how AMRAP sets can be utilized to achieve strength and hypertrophy goals effectively. Tune in to learn more about integrating these techniques into your training regimen! Take a listen to the episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're looking to learn from our Fitness Athlete division, check out our live physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses. Check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Alan Fredendall // #LeadershipThursday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE COO Alan Fredendall discusses the methods in which a new practice owner can fund their business including grants, self-contributions, loans, and credit cards. Alan challenges listeners to exhaust federal, state, county, and city grant options which may provide small, but free funding. In addition, he shares insights on how to reap tax benefits for potential owners considering using their own money to fund the start of their practice. Take a listen to the podcast episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about courses designed to start your own practice, check out our Brick by Brick practice management course or our online physical therapy courses, check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Dr. Christina Prevett // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Older Adult Division leader Christina Prevett discusses the importance of reevaluating post-operative protocols in rehabilitation. She emphasizes the need for evidence-informed practices and questions who establishes these protocols, typically surgeons. While acknowledging that post-operative guidelines are designed to aid recovery and enhance function, Christina challenges the effectiveness of blanket statements and encourages a more individualized approach to patient care. Tune in for insights on how to adapt rehabilitation practices to better respect the unique experiences and needs of each patient. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Dr. Cody Gingerich // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Extremity Division lead faculty member Cody Gingerich delves into the complexities of movement patterns in extremity management. He discusses the ongoing debate in physical therapy regarding the necessity of specificity in exercise prescriptions. Cody highlights the shift from a focus on nuanced, specific cues for improving movement patterns to a more general approach that encourages overall activity. He aims to find a balanced perspective, acknowledging that while some individuals benefit from detailed attention to their movement mechanics and accessory work, others may thrive with a more straightforward approach to exercise. Tune in as Cody navigates these concepts and encourages listeners to consider the individual needs of clients in their movement practices. Take a listen to the episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about our Extremity Management course or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Dr. Christina Prevett // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic division leader Christina Prevett discusses a groundbreaking new paper published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which addresses the removal of medical clearance requirements for postpartum individuals. Christina highlights her involvement in this important project led by Dr. Margie Davenport, focusing on the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists' Postpartum Return to Exercise Guidelines. Christina covers the launch of the Get Active Questionnaire Postpartum, a new screening tool for exercise professionals, along with the publication of several systematic reviews and the International Delphi Statement related to postpartum exercise. Tune in to learn about the significant changes in postpartum exercise practices and the research driving these advancements. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter!

Dr. Kelly Benfey // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Fitness Athlete Division faculty member Kelly Benfey discusses the top three most common faults in weightlifting that CrossFit athletes often exhibit. Aimed at physical therapists and coaches, Kelly emphasizes the importance of recognizing and correcting these faults to enhance athletes' performance and safety. Kelly highlights the complexity of Olympic weightlifting movements and how small adjustments can lead to significant improvements. Kelly encourages clinicians & coaches to keep a checklist of these faults in mind to help their athletes lift more optimally and successfully, ultimately leading to better results in the CrossFit arena. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can positively impact coaching and athlete performance. Take a listen to the episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're looking to learn from our Fitness Athlete division, check out our live physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses. Check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Dr. Jim Shepherd // #TechniqueThursday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Dry Needling lead faculty Jim Shepherd discusses several techniques and strategies to help troubleshoot getting your needle through tough tissue and to the desired target 🎯 Take a listen to the podcast episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're looking to learn more about our live dry needling courses, check out our dry needling certification which consists of Upper Body Dry Needling, Lower Body Dry Needling, and Advanced Dry Needling.

Dr. Jeff Musgrave // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Older Adult Division faculty member Jeff Musgrave discusses a recent randomized control trial, comparing aerobic & cognitive outcomes for high intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to moderate intensity interval training (MIIT) for older adult adults with no training history. Aerobic outcomes were similar measured by peak VO2 max, however working memory & peak knee extensor strength was slightly better for HIIT group & they achieved this in 1/2 the training time! Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.

Dr. Zac Morgan // #ClinicalTuesday // www.ptonice.com In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Spine Division lead faculty Zac Morgan discusses the importance of developing a reflective practice in clinical expertise. He emphasizes that while accumulating repetitions (reps) in your field is important, simply doing tasks repeatedly is not sufficient to achieve expertise. Zac shares insights on how to process these reps reflectively, which can significantly enhance your clinical skills and shorten the path to expertise. He encourages listeners to implement actionable changes in their practice to foster reflective learning and improve their overall clinical performance. Tune in to discover how reflective reps can transform your approach to practice, regardless of your professional setting. Take a listen to the podcast episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you’re looking to learn more about our Lumbar Spine Management course, our Cervical Spine Management course, or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don’t forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.