Ep. 193 - What Really Makes Home Exercise Programs Work with Dr. Alyson Hackett, Chris Prentiss, and Kayla Rathbone. episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 51 MIN

Ep. 193 - What Really Makes Home Exercise Programs Work with Dr. Alyson Hackett, Chris Prentiss, and Kayla Rathbone.

from PT Pro Talk · host Mariana Hanna Parks

🚨Try Hanna Health free for 30 days - a customizable HEP platform where you can use your own videos, edit quickly, and track patient access. Start your trial here.💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Chris Prentiss, Dr. Alyson Hackett, and Kayla Rathbone share real-world insights on what makes home exercise programs effective, and why so many fail. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, they discuss common frustrations clinicians face, from unclear instructions and time-consuming workflows to technology that creates barriers instead of solutions. The conversation explores how clarity, simplicity, patient education, and flexible tools can improve adherence, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.💭 “Having videos and pictures all in one place, in a way that reflects how I practice with an MDT background, has been a big change and saves me a lot of time.” -  Kayla Rathbone👉🏻 Chris Prentiss, PT, Cert. MDT -  Chris is a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience specializing in spine and orthopedic care. A SUNY Stony Brook graduate and certified McKenzie practitioner, he focuses on accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment for sports injuries and spinal disorders.👉🏻 Dr. Alyson Hackett, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, OCS -  With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Alyson is board-certified in orthopaedics, vestibular rehab, and the McKenzie method. Currently an injury prevention specialist at Work Right NW, she integrates physical therapy with ergonomics, yoga, and wellness coaching to improve employee health.👉🏻 Kayla Rathbone, MScPT, Cert. MDT, Cert. OAC™ -  Kayla is an Ontario-based physiotherapist and certified MDT clinician with 12+ years of experience. She specializes in treating persistent muscle and nerve pain using nervous-system strategies and lifestyle factors. Beyond the clinic, she is a business owner and mom of two.📚You will learn about: Why patients struggle with HEPs and what improves adherenceHow clinicians can save time and reduce workflow frustrationsPractical ways to make HEPs clearer, more engaging, and easier to followHow flexible HEP tools support better outcomes for both clinicians and patients📲  Kayla's contact information:Clinic websiteLinkedInIGEmail: [email protected]📲 Dr. Alyson's contact information:LinkedInEmail: [email protected]📲 Chris's contact information:LinkedInIGFacebookWebsiteEmail: [email protected]🎥Link to interview on Youtube  👉 ⁠Share Your Feedback⁠🎙Join our ⁠email list⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠Instagram⁠ 📱⁠Facebook⁠💻⁠LinkedIn⁠🐦⁠Twitter⁠📩Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like Hanna Health⁠ and ⁠SaraHealth⁠.

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