Surviving Physical Therapy School

Addressing the anxiety of what to expect during practicals and how to prepare!

This episode include the indications and contraindications for resistance training and the FITTVP principle.

Working through our understanding between isometric, isotonic, isokinetic muscle activation patterns. We also briefly describe agonist, antagonist, and synergy. Any questions or suggestions, please email us at survivingptpodcast@gmail.com Alternating isometric and Rhythmic stabilization example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0vMLCLZlFc. Using these techniques to create dynamic stabilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmgP7NyJTzA

The dreaded convex vs concave rule - but a NEED TO KNOW. We will be describing how this rule works and why it is important. Here is the link to the Youtube video Lauren suggested to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUUSZWtvB6M If you have any topic ideas or questions, please email us at surivingptpodcast@gmail.com

Today we go over the very EXCITING topic on the various joint types and give examples of each! Good episode to listen to if you are driving in the car wanting a quick review! Next week is the concave vs convex rule!

Grad school is both exciting and overwhelming. This episode we will be discussing topics on what to expect for the first day, ways to find a roommates/housing, how to minimize distractions, ways to study, and random other advice and tips we have for first years!

Very first episode! We will be going over basic terminology used all throughout physical therapy school.