Association of Academic Physiatrists

On this episode of Pocket Mentor, we sit down with Dr. Craig DiTommaso. He is a physiatry specialist in Texas and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 2008. What are disorders of consciousness (DOC)? How do physiatrists evaluate, prescribe therapy for, and care for patients with DOC? Listen get answers to these questions and more...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: - Review lower extremity nerve and muscular anatomy - Describe two cases of lower extremity mononeuropathies and the differential diagnoses - Detail findings on EMG/NCS for lower extremity pathologies Credits: Episode was written and hosted...

This interview is with Margaret Turk, MD, Vice-chairman of the PM&R Program at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Co-Editor-and-Chief of the Disability and Health Journal. She showcases the versatility of a career in PM&R. As a pediatric rehabilitation specialist and long-term advocate for people with disabilities, Dr. Turk shares her insights on key topics like integrating disability education i...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: - Review common pathologies seen in throwing athletes affecting the elbow - Develop a differential for medial and lateral elbow pain - Discuss physical exam maneuvers and identify anatomical landmarks pertinent to the elbow Credits: Episode...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: - Describe disorders of consciousness and posturing - Describe acute management in TBI including ICP monitoring, brain herniation, VTE prophylaxis - Review the management of elevated ICP - Review the surgical indication and management of TB...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning objectives: • Review types of muscle fibers and types of muscle contraction • Define aerobic exercise and physical activity guidelines from the US department of health and human services • Describe the various benefits of cardiovascular exercise, parti...

This episode is hosted by Dr. Gregory Worsowicz, a Physiatrist and Senior Associate Consultant at Mayo Clinic in Florida. He discusses CMS-13 and advocacy with Dr. John Melvin, a Clinical Professor with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University.

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning objectives: - Gold standard treatment for lymphedema - Define carcinomatous myopathy vs carcinomatous neuropathy - Discuss how chemotherapy can result in functional impairments - Management of fibrosis as a late-radiation injury Credits: Episode was wr...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning objectives: • Discuss recognition of “red flags” in back pain • Review goals of cancer rehabilitation • Discuss WHO stepwise approach to cancer pain • Note epidemiology of spinal malignancy Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO,...

This episode is a discussion surrounding a sports medicine physiatry with Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, MPT. Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio is the Director of Rehabilitation for UPMC International and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Ambrosio's research has the long-term goal of developing Regenerative Rehabilitation approaches to...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Define Aphasia and Dysphagia • Describe ways to diagnose and treat dysphagia • Explain the four phases of swallowing • Classify types of aphasia Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Ben Gill, DO, MBA & Kotomi Obayashi, DO This epis...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common disorders of the hip and pelvis • Review common physical exam maneuvers for diagnosis • Describe treatment modalities for observed hip/pelvis pathologies Credits: Episode was written and hosted by: Ben Gill, DO, MBA & Koto...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Review Osteochondritis Dissecans, Chondromalacia Patella, Popliteus Tendonitis, & ITB Syndrome • Discuss Functional Knee Anatomy Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Jake Tramutolo, DO This episode was...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common etiologies for radiculopathy • Review basic spine anatomy • Discuss EDX findings in radiculopathy and limitations of the exam • Briefly recap H-reflex and F-waves • Sum up the muscles with dual innervation Credits: This ep...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Identify common etiologies for the development of OA, RA, and JIA • Discuss common symptoms and imaging findings for each type of arthritis discussed • Review treatment options for OA, RA, and JIA Credits: This episode was written and hos...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Recap the basics about how ultrasound works • Differentiate which transducers are used for superficial structures vs deeper structures • Be able to describe echogenicity characteristics of tissue • Define anisotropy • Identify ultrasound...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Identify the various lung volumes and capacities and how they change in restrictive and obstructive lung disease • Discuss the components of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program • Review muscles of inspiration and expiration •...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate median nerve entrapment at Ligament of Struthers and/or bicipital aponeurosis (lacertus fibrosis) from Pronator Teres Syndrome • Review muscles innervated by AIN • Compare and contrast Martin Gruber anastomosis from Riche-Ca...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Be able to clinically diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) • Recognize electrodiagnostic abnormalities in CTS • Review contents of the carpal tunnel • Differentiate CTS from cervical radiculopathy Credits: This episode was written and ho...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • How to treat plantar fasciitis • Learn about risk factors for Morton's neuroma • Review high yield toe disorders Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA & Stephen Luebbert, MD This episode was reviewed for...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate and treat shins splints vs stress fracture • Be able to recognize relative energy deficiency in Sport (RED-S) • Review acute compartment syndrome vs chronic compartment syndrome • Rapid fire review of lower extremity innerva...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Discuss hand fractures • Differentiate trigger, mallet, and jersey finger • Review skier's thumb • Recall Dupuytren's and how to manage Credits: This episode was written and hosted by: Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA; Stephen Luebbert, MD This epi...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Review radiation safety • Understand when particulate vs nonparticulate steroids are used • Explore caudal, interlaminar, and transforaminal epidural steroid injections • Discuss stellate ganglion blocks • Explore the basics of spinal cor...

To help prepare you for your PM&R Board Exams, we're bringing you a podcast series dedicated to current practices and core knowledge. Main Learning Objectives: • Differentiate stride length vs step length • Understand the stance phase and swing phase • Know when the center of gravity is the highest and lowest during the stance phase • Know which muscles are active at different phases and when the...

In Episode 2, we sit down to have a discussion with Dr. Kenneth Mautner, a sports medicine physician from Emory University. We dive into the use of orthobiologics in his practice of sports medicine and discussions about the future of regenerative medicine.