Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a text In episode 177:  Paul's Rant: Optimizing Post-Operative Shoulder Care I talk about a little frustration I have with the care of patients after shoulder surgery. I will talk about the  following: ▶Patient complaints after surgery ▶The risk of re-injury after shoulder surgery ▶The need for guidance ▶The importance of collaboration Post-op Shoulder Care Video Playlist Come visit our...

Send a text Here is "Part deux" of our knee arthritis podcast.  So, we now have how to identify knee arthritis under our belts,  let's jump into what to do with patients with knee arthritis. Tell I'll talk about: ▶ What other diagnoses to rule out ▶ Discuss who needs a TKA ▶ How to optimize function ▶ Treatment options ▶ Pre-hab and so much more 🎥 Knee Arthritis Evaluation Vid...

Send a text Today, I talk about the signs and symptoms of knee arthritis so as to be able to streamline your knee evaluations better.  I will talk about the following: ▶Common visual signs of knee OA ▶The most common area of pain ▶Secondary effects of knee OA ▶Baker's Cyst ▶Weight bearing vs non-weight bearing pain ▶Rosenberg x-rays ▶Arthritic knee posture ▶Motion loss and so much more!! Knee...

Send a text In today's episode I review what a rocker bottom shoe is, how it can benefit patients, which patients I recommend them to and so much more! Want to sent me FEEDBACK about the show? Click HERE to connect. I won't hold it against you😊 Rocker Bottom Shoe Video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver d...

Send a text Today I disclose to you my favorite carpal tunnel syndrome exercises.  Now, these are not the only exercises I do and I like to add modalities and soft tissue work also.  When treating CTS, think outside the box and look for all other contributors. 1.➡Prayer stretch with palms touching 2.➡Prayer stretch with only fingers touching 3.➡Independant tendon glides for the FDS and FDP 4.➡Medi...

Send a text Today, in episode 172: What is Sustained Postural Stress and How to Treat it! I discuss the following: -Who is at highest risk of getting this -What it is -Signs and Symptoms -How to treat it and much more! Active and Passive Insufficiency demo video Active and Passive Insufficiency podcast video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour sh...

Send a text In episode 171, I had the great opportunity to interview the Ergonomic Collaboration Group! We spoke about how ECG evolved, what it takes to put a good ergonomic program together, how to validate ergonomic changes with  EMG, the development of a novel "insole program" and so much more! Questions for the Ergonomic Collaboration Group? Send me an email and I will connect you. p...

Send a text In episode 170: The Spurling Test: Cervical Radiculopathy I talk about why we use the Spurling  Test/Maneuver, how to perform it, what a true positive test is and much more! Video of Patient with a Positive Spurling's Video of Cervical spine clearing Video of the Bakody Sign Video of the Marquis Maneuver Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection le...

Send a text In Episode 169: Range of Motion-Function over Perfection I throw in a little perspective for therapy students and new grad therapists regarding how hard to push patients when stretching them, what the ultimate goal is, understanding the patients true ROM and much more! Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture Get our NEW downloadable 7.5 hour c...

Send a text In episode 168: Suprascapular Nerve Injuries I talk about the "job" of the Suprascapular Nerve (SSN), what route it takes, how it presents when injured, causes of SSN dysfunction and so much more! Suprascapular nerve palsy video Parsonage-Turner Syndrome video Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture Get our NEW downloadable 7.5 hour...

Send a text In episode 167:  Hoffman's Sign-Breaking it Down I do just that and I talk about the following: -What the Hoffman's Sign is used for. -How to perform the test. -It's clinical significance. -What to do if your patient has a positive sign and much more! Hoffman's Sign in Slow Motion Video Hyperthyroidism presentation video Cervical Myelopathy with +Hoffman's Vide...

Send a text In today's episode I do a review of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and discuss the following: -Signs and symptoms of CTS. -How to diagnose it. -Risk factors. -How to treat it and much more! Tinel's Sign Video Posture Exercise Video 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 cou...

Send a text In Episode 165: Selective Tissue Tension Testing I discuss the following: - What STTT means - The importance of knowing your anatomy - How to perform STTT - The differences between contractile, non-contractile and neural tissue - Examples of when to use STTT and so much more! Get our NEW downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatomy with cadaver dissection lecture Come visit our WEBSITE!! Cli...

Send a text In Episode 164: Body Mechanics as it Relates to Low Back Pain I talk about the following: -How body mechanics relates to low back pain. -What happens to your core stabilizers and body mechanics after an episode of low back pain -Good and bad postures and positions -Inter-vertebral disc pressures in certain positions. -Importance of exercise in conjunction with proper body mechanics. Vi...

Send a text In episode  163: Therapeutic Ultrasound for Medical Providers I cover a lot in a short time.  I discuss the mechanism of how it works, I review how to make it a more effective modality, when to use it and when not to use it and much more. Therapeutic Ultrasound video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! Ask me your o...

Send a text In Episode 162: Radial Nerve Palsy (Wrist Drop)-Patient Presentation I will discuss following: -Anatomy associated with Radial Nerve Palsy -Causes of Radial Nerve Palsy -The Differential Diagnoses -Bracing, how to treat it and much more! Radial Nerve Palsy Video Benik Brace (Amaz Affil) Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We ha...

Send a text In episode 161: Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy I talk about the following: -Path of the Common Peroneal Nerve -Causes of CPNP -Signs and symptoms of peripheral nerve palsy -How to treat it depending on severity and so much more! Peroneal vs Lumbar NRC video Dictus Band (Amaz Affil) Ankle stabilizer brace (Amaz Affil) Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking fo...

Send a text In episode 160: What is Basilar (CMC) Joint Arthritis? I review the following: -Anatomical structure involved -Who's at highest risk of getting it -How to diagnose it -Ruling out "Look-a-likes" -Activity modification -Bracing, Treatment and so much more!   CMC Arthritis Video CMC Grind Test Video CMC Push Metagrip Brace (Amaz Affil) Comfort Cool CMC Brace (Amaz Affil) Co...

Send a text In episode 15 Piriformis Syndrome-Glute Pain I talk about the following: -How piriformis syndrome differs from lumbar nerve root compression -Signs and symptoms of piriformis syndrome -How to evaluate it -The most common special tests used -How to treat it and so much more!! Freiberg Sign Video FAIR Test Video Pace Maneuver/Test Video Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it o...

Send a text In episode 158: Why do People Wake up with Stiffness in the Morning I talk about joint stiffness, arthritis related stiffness and offer some tips to make getting moving in the morning easier. WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalp...

Send a text In Episode 157: Iliotibial Band Syndrome (Runner's Knee) I review the following: -Anatomy related to IT  Band Syndrome. -Causes of IT Band Syndrome. -Differential Diagnoses (Look-a-likes) -How to treat it and so much more! Noble Compression Test Video WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! Ask me your ortho evaluat...

Send a text Today let's chat about Iontophoresis. I will talk about the following: -What Iontophoresis is. -Which diagnoses are most often treated with Ionto. -What of type of Iontophoresis should be used. -Different meds used with Ionto. -Tips to optimize Iontophoresis treatment. -Contra-indications to Ionto and so much more!! Iontophoresis Video WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check...

Send a text In episode 155:Is it Referred Pain or Radiating pain? Know the Difference I review what makes each type of pain different, causes of each, I give some examples and much more! WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.com Be sure to...

Send a text Today in episode 154: A-C Joint Arthritis-What do you know about it, I talk about pinpointing the location of the A-C joint, it's function, development and destruction over time, how it can become a pain generator and so much more!! Horizontal Adduction Test Video WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE   to check it out Are you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it! Ask me your...

Send a text Hey everyone! Paul here with episode 153: Orthotics and Insoles- Corrective, Accomodative and Intelligent!  Soooooo many insoles and orthotics to choose from that it's overwhelming and confusing. Well, today I will try to bring you tidbits of information about the following: -Differences between all the above. -When one insole is indicated over the other. -Deceptive packaging. -Mo...