ACL Tear — NPTE Cheat Sheet • What it is: • ACL failure from excessive anterior tibial translation — basically the tibia tries to run off and the ACL can’t hold the line. • Classic signs: • Pop • Immediate swelling (1–2 hours) • Pivot / cutting mechanism • Instability…
Meniscus Tear — NPTE Cheat Sheet • What it is: • Injury to the medial or lateral meniscus — the knee’s shock-absorbing cartilage — often caused by twisting or deep flexion. • Classic signs: • Joint line pain • Locking or catching • Clicking • Delayed swelling (24–48 hours) •…
PCL Injury — NPTE Cheat Sheet • What it is: • Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament from excessive posterior translation of the tibia — often from dashboard impact or falling on a flexed knee. • Classic signs: • Posterior sag sign • Posterior knee pain • Difficulty descending stairs…
MCL Injury — NPTE Cheat Sheet • What it is: • Sprain/tear of the MCL from valgus force or lateral blow. • Classic signs: • Medial knee pain • Pain with valgus stress • Local tenderness • Mild swelling • Lateral blow mechanism • Rule-in test: • Valgus Stress Test…
SHOW NOTES — Red Flags for Cancer (Cheat Sheet) • What it is: • Non-mechanical symptoms raising suspicion for malignancy. • Classic signs: • Night pain • Unexplained weight loss • Constant, deep ache • No mechanical pattern • History of cancer • Rule-in test: • None — this is…
We discuss a critical issue facing physical therapy students: potential significant reduction in federal student loan borrowing limits due to the Department of Education's proposed rule changes that might reclassify Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a professional to a regular graduate degree.
Guest: Tony Maritato – PT, creator, educator, and YouTube host of Learn Medicare Billing (https://www.youtube.com/c/MedicareBilling) In This Episode: • Tony and Jimmy break down the real reasons PT content flops (and how to fix it). • Why creating content that’s useful always wins over “content that’s hard to make.” •…
👋 In this unfiltered episode, PTs Tony Maritato and Jimmy McKay unpack what’s broken in traditional physical therapy marketing — and what you can do instead. From a single YouTube video pulling in 11,000+ views, to the “three doors” strategy for turning strangers into superfans, this conversation will challenge how…
👋 In this unfiltered episode, PTs Tony Maritato and Jimmy McKay unpack what’s broken in traditional physical therapy marketing — and what you can do instead. From a single YouTube video pulling in 11,000+ views, to the “three doors” strategy for turning strangers into superfans, this conversation will challenge how…
Today’s episode digs into a huge question for PTs and healthcare entrepreneurs: What’s your value compared to the alternatives? Whether it’s AI tools, YouTube videos, massage, or urgent care — patients are making decisions before they ever call you. Jimmy McKay is joined by PT powerhouses Tony Maritato and Dave…
🎙️ What’s the real value of a physical therapist in today’s world? In this episode of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato (📺 Learn Medicare Billing) & Dave Kittle (🎥 The Dave Kittle Show) to break down pricing, competition, and why PTs MUST rethink how they define…
PPS Week is here — but is the profession stuck in the past when it comes to media? Jimmy, Dave, and Tony dive into why the live stream pitch matters, how Prompt’s bold move is a glimpse of the future, and why PTs need to message smarter, faster, and louder.…
PPS Week is here — but is the profession stuck in the past when it comes to media? Jimmy, Dave, and Tony dive into why the live stream pitch matters, how Prompt’s bold move is a glimpse of the future, and why PTs need to message smarter, faster, and louder.…
This week from the PT Breakfast Club, the crew breaks down what Prompt got right at PPS — and what the rest of the profession is still missing. From live streaming to message clarity, slippery UX, and how fuzzy slippers prove your EMR needs a rebuild. Plus, why AI is…
PT clinics, associations, and content creators — this one's for you. From cancellation fees and legal threats to fractional content direction and media strategy that scales, we cover it all. If you’ve ever asked how to turn content into ROI, this episode has answers. Dave Kittle, Tony Maritato, and Jimmy…
In this episode, the guys tackle the business side of physical therapy — what it really takes to build a content machine, how to handle patient pushback, and what role strategy plays in both marketing and patient communication. Plus, a real-world breakdown of a $350 cancellation fee situation that spirals…
