Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a text In today's episode I talk about... -What to look for in a good compression sleeve -Benefits of using a compression sleeve -Diagnoses treated with a knee sleeve -Differences between a knee stabilizing brace and compression sleeve and so much more. -If you stay with me to the end, I will tell you what my 2 favorite knee compression sleeves are.. 🦵 Incrediware Compression Knee Sleev...

Send a text Today I want to talk about... -How to perform the Apprehension and Relocation tests -What a positive apprehension test looks like. -What it means when the test does not cause apprehension, but instead pain and so much more! Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your o...

Send a text In today's podcast I talk about meniscus tears and... - When patients should go to an orthopedic specialist right away or not. -Treatment concepts for the patient with a meniscus tear. -Bracing  or not bracing. -What to do if not responding conservatively and so much more. Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email l...

Send a text In today's episode I will be talking about... -The role of the meniscus -Common mechanisms of injury -The clinical presentation of a patient with a meniscus tear -Special tests, evaluation tips and so much more!! Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho e...

Send a text In today's show we talk about... -Structures that exist near the medial scapular border. -Tissues that refer to the medial scap. -One of the most often missed causes of medial scapular pain and so much more! Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evalua...

Send a text -What does it mean if I pass the bear hug test but not the lift-off test? -Will a proximal biceps rupture heal itself? -Do you make the orthotic the same for a Morton's neuroma as you do for  Metatarsalgia? -I had severe back pain which lasted for 2 weeks and suddenly the back pain got better and I developed tingling and pain down my left leg. “Is that normal?” Last episode for 20...

Send a text In today's episode we will be discussing the following 10 sources of calf pain... 1. DVT 2. Popliteal artery occlusion 3. S1 nerve root compression 4. Calf strain/tear 5. Plantaris rupture 6. Ruptured Baker's cyst 7. Compartment syndrome 8. Severe knee arthritis 9. Soleus/shin splint issues/tibial stress fx 10. Muscle cramping/Charlie Horses 👉👉 Support OEP today! 👈👈 (Vide...

Send a text Today we will take a dive into the lateral knee and sources of pain in that region.  We will discuss... -Common diagnoses that can cause lateral knee pain. -Signs and symptoms of the different diagnoses. -Sorting out and managing some of these diagnoses and a whole lot more! Check out these videos related to the lateral knee: (Video) Varus stress test of the knee for LCL (Video) Proxim...

Send a text In today's episode I will review with you... -The difference between hallux limitus and rigidus. -Why people develop this. -The conservative management options and so much more! Support OEP today! (Video) Hallux Rigidus Patient Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I w...

Send a text In today's episode call Calcific Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff I talk about... -What calcific tendinopathy is. -Who’s likely to have it. -What the clinical presentation looks like. -Treatment tips on how to manage it and much more! Support OEP today! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho ev...

Send a text Today I’m going to give you my take from experience about if and when you stretch patients with an arthritic knee. Support OEP today! (Video) Stretching the Stiff Knee Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga .  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered about shockwave therapy, high level laser, radial pressure wave, connect with them HERE ! Wa...

Send a text Welcome to another episode of Ortho Eval Pal, the podcast where we delve into the world of orthopedic and musculoskeletal health to help you understand and manage common conditions. In this episode, we're focusing on a topic that can bring relief to countless individuals struggling with sciatic pain: Sciatic Flossing. Sciatic flossing is a technique designed to alleviate the disco...

Send a text In this episode of Ortho Eval Pal, we dive deep into the topic of forefoot varus, a common lower limb condition that can lead to various musculoskeletal issues. Join us as we explore the causes and contributing factors behind forefoot varus, discuss the clinical assessment techniques used to diagnose it, and examine effective treatment options. Whether you're a healthcare professi...

Send a text In today's episode I... -Talk about what a SLAP lesion is -Review the most commonly used special tests -Throw in a few additional pearls to help better target SLAP lesions and so much more! Link to Physical Examination Maneuvers for SLAP Lesions O'Brien Test Video Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga .  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalit...

Send a text In today's show we are going to be talking about the 5 most common causes of foot drop. We will be discussing... - Relevant anatomy -Multiple sources of foot drop -Management of foot drop in certain scenarios and so much more! (Video) Foot drop from peroneal nerve palsy (Video) Big toe weakness from NRC and Peroneal nerve injury (Video) L3-4 NRC evaluation Support OEP today! Welco...

Send a text I often get the question...  "How can you tell the difference between a rotator cuff tear and a subacromial impingement?" Today, I will review: -Anatomical differences between a RCT and sub-acromial impingement. -Sources of subacromial pain. -Differences in signs and symptoms between the two. -Treatment considerations and so much more! Support OEP today! (Video) Rotator cuff...

Send a text In today's episode I talk about... Straight Leg Raise Test-herniated disc or peripheral nerve entrapment?  ·        How to perform the SLR test  ·        Modifications to the test  ·        Deciphering nerve root compression from neural immobility  ·        Matching up a positive SLR Test with other clinical findings and so much more! (Video) SLR test (Video) Sciatic Flossing (Vid...

Send a text Today we take a look at the Yergason's test where we talk about... -What this special test is used for. -How to perform the test. -What to do if you find a positive Yergason’s test and so much more! (Video) How to perform the Yergason's Test (Video) Positive Yergason's test with patient Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga .  To check out all they...

Send a text Today I bring to you some discussion about the differences between shoulder arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. I talk about... -Anatomical reasons for limited and painful shoulder ROM. -How to clinically “tease out” one vs the other. -The differences in the treatment of each. -Importance of discussing the prognosis with patients and so much more! Frozen shoulder podcast part 1 Frozen s...

Send a text In today's episode, I talk about... -Which patients are candidates for PF bracing. -Different braces. -What the goal is with PF bracing and so much more! PF Pain Syndrome Evaluation (Video) PF Taping Video Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga .  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered about shockwave therapy, high...

Send a text In today's episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Ilya Popov, CEO and Founder of Comeback Mobility.  -We talk about the evolution of ComeBack Mobility. -We discuss their signature product-The Smart Crutch Tips. -Ilya explains how the crutch tips work. -We talk about how the crutch tips help objectify weightbearing status and so much more! Contact Ilya Popov with questions: c...

Send a text In today's episode  Gluteus Medius Tears: Signs and Symptoms I bring you the following... -Anatomy review of the gluteus medius muscle. -Differential diagnoses surrounding lateral hip pain -Signs and symptoms of a gluteus medius tear. -Management of patients with gluteus medius tendon tears. e-Book-Lateral Hip Pain: Differential Diagnosis Made Easy! Support OEP today! Welcome to o...

Send a text In today's episode I... -Discuss the causes of olecranon bursitis -Review the signs and symptoms  -Discuss how to manage olecranon bursitis Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga .  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered about shockwave therapy, high level laser, radial pressure wave, connect with them HERE ! Want t...

Send a text Today I talk about Red Flags Related to Low Back Pain.  Here I discuss... -The importance of identifying “red flags” early. -Most common signs and symptoms of red flags of the low back. -Differences between subjective and objective “Red Flags” and so much more! (Video) Patient with multiple "Red Flags" Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga .  To check ou...

Send a text In this episode I bring to you... "A Case of Malignancy in a Lumbar Spine Pain Patient ." 1.  Review of a patient scenario with chronic LBP. 2.  Identify the specific “red flags” associated with this patient situation. 3.  Brief review of lumbar spine “red flags”. 4.  Bring some tissues for this one.  This story might tug at your heart a little. Or you may even get angry to h...