Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a text Cubital Tunnel Syndrome It’s happened to all of us…you’re turning around and strike your”Funny Bone” on the edge of a chair, desk or the window edge on a boat which I will never forget happening to me 20 years ago. Today I will talk about causes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, special tests, conservative treatment and… The post Episode 77-Cubital tunnel syndrome appeared first on Ortho Eva...

Send a text Dr. Ebonie Rio &The Latest on Lower Extremity Tendinopathy Dr. Rio is a world renowned expert on tendinopathy. She is a physiotherapist and researcher at LaTrobe University in Australia. Today, Dr. Rio graciously takes time our of her busy schedule to discuss with us on the Ortho Eval Pal Podcast the following: The physiologic difference… The post 76:Dr. Ebonie Rio &The Latest...

Send a text Episode 75- Patient expectations and progress over time. Even  Do you want to increase your patient compliance? How about decreasing patient frustration? Even better, what about decreasing your frustration? It is very difficult to predict how your patient will do after certain injuries and there are many factors that go into figuring out a prognosis. You… The post Episode 75- Patient e...

Send a text Episode 73- Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar spinal stenosis can be quite difficult to treat but in this episode I will talk about some treatment tips and techniques to help you on your way. Today I will talk about the following: Hip flexor mobility/flexibility. Glute and abdominal strengthening. Cardio considerations. Thoracic mobility and… The post Episode 73-...

Send a text Lateral Elbow Pain! It’s not always “Tennis Elbow” You’ll hear me talk a lot about Lateral Epicondylitis in this episode.  Also, let’s not forget that there are several other generators of lateral elbow pain. I will talk about identifying the following: Lateral epicondylitis vs. radial tunnel syndrome C6 NRC mimicking lateral epi. Unrecognized tears of… The post Lateral Elbow Pain! It’...

Send a text Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Evaluation & Pointers Today folks I give you the anatomical picture of lumbar spinal stenosis usually common with lumbar hyperlordosis. I will cover the following: Causes of lumbar spinal stenosis Foraminal stenosis Contributing muscle tightness Weak abdominals Weak glutes Abdominal protrusion Facet overcompression Nerve root compression How to evaluate patie...

Send a text Shin Splints-Causes and How to Treat Them is the topic of today’s episode. “Shin Splints” are a very common and debilitating problem.  I talk a bit about the causes such as weight, activity level, ages most affected, foot biomechanics, shoewear and much more! Areas to look at and consider: Posterior tibialis Anterior tibialis Soleus Stress… The post Shin Splints-Causes and How to Treat...

Send a text In Episode 70 I talk about evaluating a patient’s footwear. Outersole, inner sole, amount of wear, wear patterns, shoewear habits, walking patterns and much more!! Looking at a shoe or sneaker can tell you a lot about a person’s gait and weight bearing patterns. Want to see a few foot evaluations? Click HERE Have you… The post Evaluating Shoes…What?? Episode 70 appeared first on Ortho...

Send a text     Episode 69-T1 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms Let’s talk pain patterns, look-a-like’s, sensation loss, deep tendon reflexes, weakness and much more! Here is a video of a patient with a T1 nerve root compression: T1 VIDEO Video of C8 evaluation: T1 EVAL video Marquis Maneuver Video: MANEUVER VIDEO UE Deep Tendon  reflexes:… The post T1 Nerve Root Compression Evaluation ap...

Send a text       Episode 68-C8 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms Let’s talk pain patterns, look-a-like’s, sensation loss, deep tendon reflexes, weakness and much more! Here is a video of a patient with a C8 nerve root compression: C8 Video Video of C8 evaluation: C8 Eval Marquis Maneuver Video: MANEUVER VIDEO UE Deep Tendon  reflexes: UE… The post Episode 68-C8 Nerve Root Compression app...

Send a text Episode 67-C7 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms Let’s talk pain patterns, look-a-like’s, sensation loss, deep tendon reflexes, weakness and much more! Here is a video of a patient with a C7 nerve root compression: C7 VIDEO Video of C7 evaluation: C7 EVAL VIDEO Marquis Maneuver Video: MANEUVER VIDEO UE Deep Tendon  reflexes: UE DTR’s… The post Episode 67-C7 Nerve Root Compressi...

Send a text                                                                                               Episode 66- Interview with Bob Tarpey Athletic Trainer with the Toronto… The post Episode 66- Interview with Bob Tarpey Athletic Trainer with the Toronto Blue Jays. appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal . Support the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of o...

Send a text                                                          Episode 65-C6 Nerve Root Compression: Signs,symptoms and management Lots of interesting things happen with C6 nerve root compressions: Radiating pain to the shoulder blade Lateral elbow pain Wrist extensor weakness “Looks like” tennis elbow, radial tunnel syndrome and/or carpal tunnel syndrome All the above can divert your attent...

Send a text Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released! Episode 64-C5 Nerve Root Compression:Signs,symptoms and management Lots of interesting things happen with C5 nerve root compressions: Radiating pain to the shoulder. Shoulder weakness. Biceps weakness Supination weakness Scapular pain All the above can divert your attention and make it look like other… The post Episode 6...

Send a text Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released!     Episode 63-Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Let's get a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of CECS: Usually bilateral Males>females Dorsiflexion weakness/foot drop Severe aching pain (which relieves with rest within 1 hour) Common in the pes planus foot. "Calves get… The post Episode 6...

Send a text Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released!        ] Episode 62-Proximal vs Distal Biceps Ruptures   Biceps Ruptures Galore!! Today in Episode 62-Proximal vs Distal Biceps Ruptures I will help you with the following: Identifying biceps tears. Review the anatomy of the biceps. Discuss special tests for evaluating biceps ruptures How… The post Episode 62-Proximal vs...

Send a text Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released!   Today in Episode 61- Thoracic Kyphosis Causes and Treatment I talk about the following: Contributors to thoracic kyphosis. Injuries that are secondary to thoracic kyphosis. How kyphosis contributes to shoulder impingement. How kyphosis affects your breathing. How kyphosis causes cervical spine pain How… The post Episod...

Send a text     What does Cervical Spine Arthritis present like and how to treat it is the topic for today’s podcast. I will be covering the following: -What is cervical spine arthritis? -What contributes to cervical spine arthritis? -What are the common signs and symptoms of c-spine arthritis? -How do you treat it? Thoracic kyphosis reduction… The post Episode 60- Cervical Spine Arthritis appeare...

Send a text       In Episode 59 Pros and Cons of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery I talk about how minimally invasive surgery can be helpful at keeping the trauma of surgery to a minimal, decreasing risk of infection, decreasing pain and much more. I also discuss the perception that patients and other “non-orthopedic” providers have about the expectations… The post Episode 59 Pros and Cons of...

Send a text         Dupuytren’s, Adhesive Capsulitis & Knee Arthrofibrosis: What do they have in common? Today I integrate each of the above diagnoses so that you can see how recognizing each can help with treating the other. Recognizing potential complications is super important. Be sure to follow us on YouTube to see real patients with… The post Dupuytren’s, Adhesive Capsulitis & Knee Ar...

Send a text   Let’s talk about the 6 Sources of Lateral Hip Pain! Greater trochanteric bursitis Gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears Iliac apophysitis L5 nerve root compression IT band TFL syndrome Acetabular labral tear Not only will I talk about the 6 sources of lateral hip pain but discuss some helpful treatment tips. Be sure to… The post 6 Sources of Lateral Hip Pain-OEP Episode 57 appeared...

Send a text     Today on episode 56 I have the pleasure of interviewing Philip Chamberlain PT about the use of Dry Needling as a modality in the treatment of patients with orthopedic injuries. We discuss the following: Indications for dry needling. Contraindications for dry needling. Different diagnoses treated. Insurance re-imbursement for dry needling. Dry needling process. Patient… The post Epi...

Send a text      Have you ever treated Complex  Regional Pain Syndrome? If so, you know how important it is to recognize this devastating problem early. If you haven’t ever treated it, then you need to listen carefully to this episode. -Understand the importance of early recognition. -Treat this with a team approach. -Know how treatment of… The post Episode 55- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS)...

Send a text   Get a better feel for the neurosurgical side of the management of low back pain. Dr. Wahlig and I keep this simple and easy to understand. I am sure you will learn lots today when we talk about the following: What are the “Red Flags” to be concerned about when evaluating patients with LBP… The post Episode 53- Lumbar Neurosurgical Perspective with Dr. John Wahlig appeared first on Or...

Send a text    Today’s talk is geared toward helping you understand interventional pain management for lumbar spine pain. We discuss the following: -Process and procedure for performing an interventional injection -Indications for lumbar spine injections -Time frames for response from infections -Precautions to be taken prior to injecting -Understanding the importance of a team approach when treat...