APTA Orthopedics Podcasts - Previously Ortho Static

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Mark Paterno, PT, PhD, Clinical Scientist and Senior Clinical Director at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In this episode, Mark shares groundbreaking research on ACL re-injury risk — including the surprising finding that athletes who meet return-to-sport criteria AND have hig...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen — better known to many viewers as “Bergie” from Love Island USA and The Traitors. In this episode, Bergie shares his unexpected journey from reality television to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Mary. He discusses what inspired h...

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at the TPC Team Physician Controversies Meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache — orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Rams, and Medical Director for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In this conversation, Dr. ElAttrache discusses the evolution of Tommy John surgery since its origins with...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a lateral elbow pain case involving a 42-year-old female with chronic symptoms. Learn how to differentiate local musculoskeletal versus neural contributions, interpret range of motion and strength deficits, select evidence-based interventions, and determine appropriate next steps when conservative care does not resolve symptoms. Perfect...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Review a 73-year-old female presenting with new-onset lumbar spine pain following hospitalization and prolonged bed rest. Learn how to identify red flags, interpret systemic factors, apply evidence-based interventions, and distinguish interventions that are not recommended for non-specific low back pain. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Che...

Aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists, review a 42-year-old female with insidious lateral hip pain. Learn how to assess greater trochanteric pain syndrome, apply special tests, plan evidence-based interventions, and interpret prognosis and adjunctive therapies. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for...

Aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists, review a 32-year-old male soccer player presenting with an acute posterior thigh injury. Learn how to assess hamstring strains, differentiate biceps femoris involvement, apply clinical practice guidelines, and implement evidence-based interventions for pain management and future injury prevention. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore an acute ankle sprain case involving a 23-year-old male with a recent inversion injury. Learn how to apply assessment techniques, interpret exam findings, utilize clinical prediction rules, and plan evidence-based interventions. This case emphasizes ankle joint mechanics, nerve involvement, and strategies for optimizing recovery while re...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a concussion case involving a 16-year-old male with post-traumatic symptoms. Learn how to assess musculoskeletal, cervical, and vestibular-ocular motor impairments, interpret exam findings, and implement safe interventions and activity pacing strategies. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing clinical reasoning for post-concussion managemen...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a shoulder case involving a 45-year-old female with insidious onset shoulder pain. Learn how to interpret exam findings, monitor progression, and adjust interventions appropriately for patients with subacromial and capsular issues. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Part of the 2026 OCS Pre...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 62-year-old male presenting after a traumatic fall. Learn how to identify key red flags, interpret exam findings, and determine appropriate interventions and safety strategies to support patients with recent trauma. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. P...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 55-year-old male with neck and upper extremity symptoms. Learn how to interpret exam findings, apply clinical reasoning, and determine appropriate manual therapy and home exercise strategies for a patient with radicular presentations. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing your clinical decision-making. Par...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 25-year-old female with chronic neck pain and headaches. Learn how to identify cervicogenic headache, interpret key exam findings, and apply evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes. Perfect for OCS prep and clinical reasoning practice. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series  Check out all the OC...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the eighth episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Karen Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Delaware, licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and internationally recognized clinical scientist in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. In this episode, Dr. Silbernagel shares decades of...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for Episode 8 of Did You Know?, featuring 2025 Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) authors Keelan Enseki and RobRoy Martin. In this episode, the authors take a deeper dive into the latest Hip OA CPG, discussing what’s new, what’s changed, and how physical therapists can apply these evidence-based recommendations in real-world p...

Pickleball participation is growing rapidly, and with it, unique injury patterns are emerging across all ages and skill levels. In Part 2 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to discuss common pickleball injuries, how to diagnose them, and strategies for rehabilitation and prevention. This episode explores load management, footwork a...

Pickleball participation has grown rapidly across age groups and skill levels, bringing new opportunities—and new considerations—for physical therapists. In Part 1 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to break down who is playing pickleball, why the sport has exploded in popularity, and what PTs should un...

In the final episode of the Stanley Paris Webinar Series, hosted by APTA Orthopedics, Rob Landel, PT, DPT, OCS, FAPTA, reflects on a career dedicated to clinical excellence and specialization—while challenging the limitations of rigid practice silos. Using cervicogenic dizziness and concussion management as a case study, Dr. Landel explores how complex patient presentations demand integrated, cros...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the seventh episode of Did You Know?, featuring Dr. Brian Eckenrode, as they dive into everything you need to know about APTA Orthopedics’ Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). From navigating hundreds of educational sessions and posters, to networking opportunities, special interest groups (SIGs), and must-know tips for first-time attendees, th...

Join us for this session in the Animal PT Webinar Series, hosted by Sasha Foster, PT, MS, President of the Animal PT SIG (https://sashaafoster.com), with special guests Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw and Dr. Ilana Struble, MA, DVM, CVSMT, CCRT, CVAT (www.awelladjustedpet.com), respected leaders in veterinary orthopedics, sports medicine, and animal rehabilitation. This conversation gives physical therapi...

Join host Kelsy Hill, PT, DPT, OCS, as she sits down with John Morris, PT, DSc, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, to explore what sets high-performing orthopedic physical therapists apart. Learn practical strategies for improving patient outcomes, building stronger therapeutic relationships, and developing critical soft skills that elevate your clinical practice. In this episode, you’ll discover: - Ho...

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at AOSSM 2025 with Dr. Riley J. Williams — Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and New York Red Bulls. In this conversation, Dr. Williams discusses the evo...

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at AOSSM 2025 with Dr. Scott Rodeo — Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Vice Chair of Research at Hospital for Special Surgery, Director of the HSS Center for Regenerative Medicine, and Head Team Physician for the New York Giants. In this conversation, Dr. Rodeo breaks down the rapidly evolving world of orthobiologics, including...

In this episode of the APTA Orthopedics Podcast, host Luciano Garcia, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT, interviews Dr. Jenny Hobson, PT, DPT, MTC, CFC, CMTPT, a European-trained physical therapist and airway specialist. Dr. Hobson is one of only two PTs in the U.S. authorized to teach Dr. Mariano Rocabado’s internationally recognized method, integrating airway, posture, and oral-motor dynamics into physical the...

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at AOSSM 2025 with Dr. Matt Provencher — retired U.S. Navy Captain, Professor of Surgery and Orthopedics at The Steadman Clinic, and CEO of The Predictors. In this conversation, Dr. Provencher discusses the evolution of shoulder instability management, how predictive analytics informs NFL and military medical decisions, and why i...