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Today we’re talking about how PTs can better support patients after a cardiac event or cardiac surgery. We’re joined by an exercise physiologist, Eric Cecil, to discuss key physiological considerations, red flags, and how to safely progress exercise for this population.

No matter your setting, if you work with patients who have a cardiac history, this episode will give you practical insights to guide them forward.

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This Heart Health Month episode brings together sports cardiologists Dr. Grant and Dr. Chukwurah for a deep dive into how cardiac health impacts athletic performance. We explore training adaptations, risk factors, return-to-play considerations after cardiac events, and what PTs should watch for during rehab. Whether you treat athletes or are one yourself, this episode delivers practical insights to keep the athletic heart safe and strong.

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In Part 2, we shift from theory to application. Chris Palmer dives deeper into how physical therapists can truly help patients living with pain—breaking down practical metaphors to explain pain, strategies to validate a patient’s lived experience without reinforcing fear, and treatment ideas that align with modern pain science. This episode is all about turning understanding into action and giving clinicians tangible tools to build trust, confidence, and progress in the clinic.

Please tune into last week’s episode to hear more about the foundation of this conversation!

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!