Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a text Today we cover tips for managing and treating the Post-op Meniscectomy Patient. I will go over... ▶ the importance of quad re-education, ▶ developing good leg control, ▶ identifying DVT and ▶ long term problems if post-op menisectomy patients don't go through PT afterwards. Meet the fine folks at Medcore Professional who sponsor our show!! Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to...

Send a text Today, I am going to be bringing to you information about Cyclops Syndrome in your orthopedic patients. I will be talking about... ▶ How it presents in the clinic. ▶ How to prevent Cyclops Syndrome ▶ Causes of Cyclops Syndrome ▶ The difference between a cyclops lesion and cyclops syndrome and much more!! 🎥 Knee X-tend video 🎥 Knee Extension with Theraband video 🎥 Knee extension boar...

Send a text In Episode 200: DVT Identification in Your Orthopedic Patient I do the following: 1. Shoot out some quick thank you's to all those who helped me get to episode 200! 2. Discuss who's at risk of developing DVT's. 3. Go over the signs and symptoms of a DVT. 4. Review what to do if you suspect a patient has one 5. Discuss how to decrease the risk of getting one and so much m...

Send a text Once in a while it's good to get your questions answered... Today, I will respond to some of our listeners who had questions about Osgood Schlatter's Disease, the Spurling's Test and an Upper Motor Neuron question. Meet the fine folks at Medcore Professional who sponsor our show!! Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour sho...

Send a text I know it is quite difficult to tease out a labral tear in the shoulder, so, in Episode 198: Labral Tear Identification in the Shoulder I talk about some "tips" to make your clinical exam a little easier. Today, I'll be talking about the following: ▶ Causes of labral tears in the shoulder ▶ The function of the labrum ▶ Signs and symptoms ▶ Special tests for labral tears...

Send a text Today, you learn while I learn about Radial Pressure Wave Therapy. Our guest today is Chris Proulx from @Chattanoogarehab and we talk about: ▶ What RPWT is ▶ How it works ▶ What it feels like ▶ Diagnoses treated with RPWT ▶ Reimbursement for treatment and so much more! Meet the fine folks at Medcore Professional who sponsor our show!! Questions for Chris? Get him here->> christop...

Send a text In episode 196: Crepitus-To Worry or Not to Worry! I go over what causes crepitus, when to worry about it, how to work around it and how to talk to patients about it. Enjoy! Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture Get our NEW downloadable 7.5 hour cervical and lumbar continuing ed course Ge...

Send a text In Episode 195: Patella Mobility and Patella Mobilizations I cover 2 Topics in one episode! Today I will review the following: ▶Patello-femoral anatomy ▶Hypo and hypermobile patellae ▶How to assess patella mobility ▶How to treat hyper and hypomobile patellae ▶Bracing, taping and therapy How to do patella mobilizations video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our...

Send a text In episode 194: T.E.N.S- Why and when it should be used! I review the following for you: ▶The mechanism of T.E.N.S ▶Common parameters used ▶Who to prescribe T.E.N.S to ▶Application tips and much more Check out our NEW Sponsor website . Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture Get our NEW dow...

Send a text In Episode 193: Patella Infera Syndrome-Another source of anterior knee pain! I briefly review... ▶What Patella Infera syndrome is. ▶What causes it. ▶How to recognize it. ▶Treatment tips and much more! Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture Get our NEW downloadable 7.5 hour cervical and lu...

Send a text Today we dive into the depths of shoulder arthroplasty with Dr. Jessica Aronowitz. Dr. Aronowitz is a Fellowship trained orthopedic physician who specializes in the shoulder and elbow. In this episode we talk about who is the right candidate for shoulder arthroplasty, the differences between a standard shoulder arthroplasty vs. a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, indications for a T...

Send a text Today, I give the the Pro's and Con's of why you should use an upright bike or recumbent bike. I talk about body position on the bike and discuss some diagnoses that respond better to one over the other. Enjoy! Recumbent vs Upright bike video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lectur...

Send a text In episode 190: Meralgia Paresthetica (Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment) I review the following: ▶The anatomical route of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve ▶Causes of Meralgia Paresthetica ▶Signs and symptoms of Meralgia Paresthetica ▶How to manage and treat Meralgia Paresthetica and so much more! Meralgia Paresthetica Patient Video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to...

Send a text In episode 189: Reflex Inhibition of the Quadriceps! I will be discussing the 3 most common causes of quad shutdown. The quadriceps is a very important muscle group that allows for a lot of functional activity.  Recognizing quad shut down is very important in helping to minimize further injury and enhance recovery. Brush Test Video Reflex inhibition with quadriceps shut down in a patie...

Send a text In episode 188 I talk about How to Communicate with Specialists Better! I will talk about how I have failed at it and how I now have a cell phone contact list full of specialist's phone numbers.  I will show you how to make the "initial contact" and how to grow that connection. Remember, your communication with specialists will significantly optimize your ability to more...

Send a text In episode 187: Pes Anserinus Tendinitis and Bursitis- Evaluation and Treatment I review: ▶What the Pes Anserinus is and where it is located. ▶The most common causes of PA pain. ▶What PA issues present like. ▶The most common "Look-a-Likes" ▶How to treat Pes Anserinus Tendinosis and Bursitis and so much more The Ultimate Knee Injury Guide Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE  ...

Send a text In episode 186: Tips to Know How hard to Stretch Patients, I talk about: -> Knowing your anatomy ->The importance of having guidance from a mentor or CI ->Underlying conditions to be cognizant of ->Time frames, diagnoses and so much more! Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture...

Send a text I'd like to talk a little bit about the cervical compression and distraction tests. Today I will bring to you the following: 1. Why we use the cervical compression and distraction tests in our evaluations. 2. What each test identifies. 3. How to perform them safely and much more! The Marquis Maneuver (for cervical nerve root compression) Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to ch...

Send a text In episode 184: Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy-Clinical Exam and Conservative Treatment I review the following: ▶Signs and symptoms of Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy ▶Different causes of LTN Palsy ▶The clinical exam of a patient with LTN Palsy ▶When diagnostic imaging is indicated ▶Conservative treatment, what to avoid when treating these patients and so much more! Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy Pati...

Send a text In Episode 183: Conservative Management of Hammer Toes and Mallet Toes I talk about the following: ▶What are Hammer and Mallet toes? ▶What causes Hammer and Mallet toes? ▶Manual treatment techniques. ▶Orthotic prescription for Hammer and Mallet toes and so much more! Hammer toe Video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatom...

Send a text Let's hone in on Plica Syndrome-Another Source of Anterior Knee Pain.  It can often be difficult to identify the source of antero-medial knee pain. Today, I will talk about the following: ▶What Plica Syndrome is. ▶Where it is located. ▶Causes of Plica Syndrome ▶How to recognize it, treat it and so much more! Plica Evaluation Video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it...

Send a text In today's episode 181: Avulsion Fracture of the Ischial Tuberosity. How does it Present? I talk about the following: ✔Hip anatomy ✔Signs and symptoms of an avulsion of the ischial tuberosity ✔How to manage  an avulsion of the ischial tuberosity ✔2 case presentations Picture of an Avulsion of the Ischial Tubercle Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW do...

Send a text Today, in episode 180: Cervical Spinal Stenosis and Fibromyalgia (Correlation?) I talk about why we need to do a myelopathy screen on patients with fibromyalgia or myofacial pain syndrome. I will be discussing the following: ✔Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia ✔Signs and symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis ✔The association between the two ✔Treatment considerations and so much more! 🎥...

Send a text In Episode 179: Recognizing Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures I talk about: 1. Who is at highest risk 2. Common mechanisms of injury 3. Anatomy of the extensor complex 4. The clinical presentation 5. Predisposing factors and so much more! 🦵🎥 Quad Rupture Eval Video 🎥🦵 Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver diss...

Send a text Today I interview Ms. Brittany Bearden from Tekscan about pressure mapping.  We talk about: ✔ What pressure mapping is ✔ Who benefits from pressure mapping ✔ Different devices that utilize pressure mapping ✔ Diagnoses evaluated and treated with pressure mapping and so much more! ▶Tekscan products: https://www.tekscan.com/products-solutions/systems/strideway-system ▶Strideway system: ht...