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In this episode, we break down femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) for PTs and students—what it is, how it shows up clinically, and how it’s typically diagnosed. We walk through cam, pincer, and mixed morphologies, quick assessment ideas (including FADIR/FABER and when imaging matters), and what PT treatment commonly focuses on. We also touch on when injections or surgery may come into play and key considerations for helping patients succeed with rehab.
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In this episode of the PT Snacks Podcast, host Kasey delves into vertebra basilar insufficiency (VBI), a condition affecting the posterior cerebral circulation. Aimed at physical therapists and PT students, the episode explains the anatomy behind VBI, its symptoms, risk factors, and how to screen for it effectively. Kasey highlights the importance of understanding VBI’s implications, potential triggers, and the role of physical therapists in identifying and managing this condition. The episode also touches on appropriate referral procedures and the limitations of traditional VBI tests. Listen in to enhance your knowledge and clinical skills regarding this critical topic.
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In this episode of PT Snacks, we dive into the often-overlooked pillar of athletic performance: sleep. From injury prevention to muscle repair and hormonal balance, sleep plays a critical role in helping your athletes recover and perform at their best.
Learn how sleep quality, quantity, and timing affect strength, endurance, and even muscle regeneration on a cellular level. Plus, get actionable tips on sleep hygiene, environmental tweaks, and the science behind scheduled napping.
Intro: Why Sleep Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
The Role of Sleep in Injury and Recovery
What Counts as Good Sleep?
Performance Losses Linked to Sleep Deprivation
How Sleep Affects Muscle Repair at the Cellular Level
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What could possibly go wrong with the Median Nerve? In this episode, we cover the pathway of the Median Nerve, common types of Median Nerve injuries, the basics to evaluating Carpal Tunnel, and other differentials to include in your exam.
Skip to 4:04 for nerve injury overview. Skip to 5:40 for intro to Carpal Tunnel. Skip to 8:45 for other differentials for Carpal Tunnel.
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You've discovered that one of your patients shows signs of atrophy on their shoulder blade. You were originally suspecting a rotator cuff injury, but where is this coming from? In this episode, we cover the following:
Suprascapular nerve path and innervation
Suprascapular nerve sites of entrapment
Clinical signs and symptoms of Suprascapular nerve injury
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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How can we be better at screening patients with hip pain for Avascular Necrosis? Perhaps we can by building a better understanding of what we know about it. In this episode, we cover the following:
Review of blood supply to the femoral neck
Demographics and Risk Factors of patients with AVN
Treatment interventions utilized for AVN
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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How well can you differentiate between visceral and somatic signs and symptoms? Are you confident that what you are treating is musculoskeletal in origin? Today, we cover an overview of similarities between symptoms that are either of visceral or somatic origin.
Placzek, J. D., & Boyce, D. A. (2006). Orthopaedic physical therapy secrets. Mosby Elsevier.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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"Tennis Elbow" is a common diagnosis we hear for lateral elbow pain, but what else could it be? How can we better understand what tissue is the true pain generator so we can better treat it? In this episode, we cover the following:
What is Radial Tunnel Syndrome?
Review of anatomy of the upper extremity nerves
Differential diagnoses of lateral elbow pain
How do we treat RTS?
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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Have you ever heard of this term? This may be something you want to be familiar with if you treat a lot of knees. In this episode, we cover the following:
What is a Cyclops Lesion?
What patient population get these and what does it look like?
What are common hypotheses for why this happens?
What do we do about this?
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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Today we bring back an early crowd favorite. In this episode, we cover the following:
Joints of the rear foot
Screening out patients who may have fractures
Utilizing the Ottawa Ankle Rules
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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We are wondering into the elbow region this week! Join us to learn more about screening for this. In this episode we cover the following:
Elbow passive and dynamic stabilizers
Components of the UCL
Types of patients who get these injuries
Differential diagnoses
How to screen for this conditionThe purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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You have a patient referred to you for Biceps Tendonitis, but is this really the pain generator or not? What else could be involved?
In this episode, we cover the following:
Anatomy of the Long Head of the Biceps
Biceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps Tendonosis
Common tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon Pathology
Patient demographics with this injury
Examples of objective measurements to include in your exam
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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If you’ve ever worked with a pediatric sports population, you’ve probably noticed there are a few differences between treating a pre-teen and an adult. For example, what about their goals and motivation? What is physiologically different with this population? How do we master the art of communicating with the patient, their parents, and even their coaches.
Enter Marissa Gradoz, PT, DPT, SCS, to talk about how to optimally treat this patient population with all these factors in mind.
In this episode, we cover the following:
Insight on managing the patient, the patient's family, and the coach
Managing the psychosocial aspect of an adolescent athlete
Programming strength for the pre-pubescent athlete
Measurements for success other than quadriceps strength
"Test, don't guess"
Using the ACL RSI to assess mental readiness
Mastering clear communication with your patient
Adapting to different learning styles
Understanding the demands of the sport
Resources for pediatric sports
For more resources: prismsports.org
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In this episode of PT Snacks podcast, host Kasey dives deep into the topic of osteoporosis, exploring its definition, risk factors, prevalence, and the crucial role physical therapists play in managing it. Kasey explains what osteoporosis is, the impact it has on patients, and provides evidence-based strategies for addressing it through exercise. Learn about the importance of resistance training, balance, and impact exercises, and get practical tips for helping patients with different risk levels. Tune in to empower your practice and support your patients effectively!
00:00 Welcome to PT Snacks Podcast 01:10 Understanding Osteoporosis 03:53 Risk Factors and Demographics 07:38 Exercise and Treatment Strategies 14:09 Categorizing Patients by Risk 17:02 Additional Resources and Conclusion
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Your patient presents with a strange presentation of symptoms after experiencing a fall. Their imaging reveals no cervical fractures, but what could it be?
In this episode, we cover the following:
What is Central Cord Syndrome and how does it occur?
Why does it present with such a strange distribution?
What are some other differentials we could suspect?
What is the prognosis of patients with this diagnosis?
What type of treatment do they get: conservative or surgery?
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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PT Snacks Podcast got a shoutout to Berxi's "The Best Physical Therapy Podcasts for 2022"! https://www.berxi.com/resources/articles/best-physical-therapy-podcasts/
In this episode, we cover the following:
What is a Pancoast Tumor?
What are the typical patient demographics of someone with this?
What symptoms do we see with this?
What type of imaging is used to identify this diagnosis?
What type of treatment is typically utilized?
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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What happens when you see a cervical patient that you're not sure you're safe to treat? Maybe they had an accident? Maybe they are apprehensive?
In this episode, we cover the following:
C1 and C2 bone and ligamentous anatomy
Things in a subjective that may clue you into cervical instability
Screening tests to utilize
For a review on Canadian C-Spine Rules, listen to Episode 33!
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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Enjoy this encore episode while PT Snacks pauses to take a moment to celebrate the holiday! Be back soon!
In this episode, we'll cover local and systemic factors that can affect the healing process in a wound. How exactly does infection impede wound healing? What do demographics have to do with how quickly someone recovers? This is a brief overview, but important to understand for your patients so that you can identify someone who is at a higher risk for abnormal healing.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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We've all heard smoking is bad for us, but why? How does it affect wound healing? What should we tell our patients about it?
In this episode, we cover the following:
The effects of smoking on wound healing
Impacts of Nicotine, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Cyanide on different stages of the wound healing process
How to educate your patients on the effects of smoking
Post-operative considerations
Need a review on normal stages of wound healing? Listen back to Episode 3!
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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This week we have a special guest in honor of Father's Day: my dad. Bill Hogan retired as a Colonel in the United States Air Force and now leads in a different setting: ministry. I get the opportunity to share one of my first life mentors with you today, in a conversation similar to how we may talk nowadays over a shared meal together.
In this episode, we answer the following:
Who is a leader?
How to balance the art and science of being a leader
How to create a productive team environment
The balance between approachable and directive in order to move a team towards a mission
How to establish a productive Mastermind group
How to continue to grow yourself as a leader
The balance between theory and action
How to make mistakes as a leader
Busy vs productive
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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What type of medical intervention is typically used for these patients?
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How do we screen and manage patients with aneurysms that haven't ruptured?
What are clinical signs of a ruptured aneurysm?
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Encore for Episode 23! If you missed this the first time, here's a great way to continue with our studies on the shoulder. Stay tuned next week for a brand new episode!
Wondering what physical exam tests to use for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy? Well first, let's define what that is, what causes it, and who is most likely to have it. Then we can dive into what group of special tests are best to confirm our hypothesis.
Need a review on forming working shoulder hypotheses? You should check out E21 first.
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Ways to assess for shoulder instability in the clinic
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Join Kasey on the PT Snacks Podcast as we delve into Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, a compression neuropathy affecting the posterior tibial nerve in the ankle. This episode covers the anatomy, symptoms, risk factors, and differential diagnosis, while also offering useful clinical tests and treatment approaches. Ideal for physical therapists and students, the episode provides bite-sized, fundamental knowledge aimed at improving patient care.
00:00 Introduction to PT Snacks Podcast 00:17 Understanding Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 02:59 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 03:24 Who is at Risk? 04:39 Clinical Assessment and Differential Diagnosis 05:37 Diagnostic Tests for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 08:09 Conservative Treatment Approaches 11:20 When to Consider Surgery 12:51 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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Welcome to the 50th episode of this show! I'm so thankful to have you all in this community. Honored to make it in Feedspot's Top 60 Physical Therapy Podcasts, thanks to the love and support of people like you, so thank you! You can check out the article here: https://blog.feedspot.com/physical_therapy_podcasts/
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Who are the typical patients who develop stress fractures in the foot?
Where do we commonly see stress fractures in the foot?
What do we do about it?
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Treatment options for injuries to the Lisfranc joint
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What is the next step for a patient we suspect has this?
What is the prognosis for recovery?
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Ever wondered why your patients won't do their home exercise program? That you just weren't getting through to your patients? Or maybe you're so burned out, that you feel like you have nothing left to give?
Clinical excellence has a very important role, but must be combined with one important aspect: treating the patient behind the diagnosis. Danielle Stoller and Marabeth Quin are here from Expanded Practice to share their wisdom on the following:
How emotions are contagious
The importance of non-verbal language
Creating an optimal healing environment
Dealing with burnout
Overcoming Negativity Bias
Answering difficult questions about prognosis
Dropping judgement of your patients
Practical ways to change your practice
Find out more about Expanded Practice at expanded-practice.com or on instagram @expandedpractice.
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We continue on with our discussion on Meniscal Tears. We answer the following in this episode:
Types of Meniscal Tears
Healing Prognosis of Tear Types
Surgical decision making for Meniscal Repair vs. Meniscectomy
Brief Overview of Repair Types
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Meniscal injuries are among some of the most common injuries that we see relating to the knee in the clinic. In this episode we briefly cover:
Meniscal anatomy
Meniscal function
Common demographics of patients with meniscal tears
Types of tears
Surgical vs. Conservative treatment
More to be covered in the future!
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In this episode of PT Snacks podcast, we delve into the topic of sports hernia, also known as athletic pubalgia. Listeners will learn about what a sports hernia is, how it occurs, and the anatomy involved, including key muscles and structures. The episode covers how to assess and treat this condition based on current research and offers insights into clinical challenges and differential diagnoses. We also discusse conservative treatments, exercise progression, and when surgical intervention might be necessary, providing a comprehensive overview for physical therapists and students.
00:00 Introduction to PT Snacks Podcast 00:43 Understanding Sports Hernia 03:55 Anatomy and Causes of Sports Hernia 05:03 Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis 06:42 Treatment Approaches 10:29 Surgical Options and Post-Op Rehab 12:02 Key Takeaways and Conclusion 12:58 Additional Resources and Offers
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Drager J, Rasio J, Newhouse A. Athletic pubalgia (sports hernia): presentation and treatment. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(12):2952‑2963.
Forlizzi JM, Ward MB, Whalen J, Wuerz TH, Gill TJ 4th. Core muscle injury: evaluation and treatment in the athlete. Am J Sports Med. 2023;51(4):1087‑1095. doi:10.1177/03635465211063890. PubMed
Kraeutler MJ, Mei‑Dan O, Belk JW, Larson CM, Talishinskiy T, Scillia AJ. A systematic review shows high variation in terminology, surgical techniques, preoperative diagnostic measures, and geographic differences in the treatment of athletic pubalgia/sports hernia/core muscle injury/inguinal disruption. Ar
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In part two of this interview with Dr. Nikki Shelton, we discuss how we as Physical Therapists can be advocates within our Healthcare systems, our communities, and with our patients on an individual level. Nikki discusses ways in which she was able to embody this concept in her own story, and how there is room for more of this in so many ways in the future.
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month this February. I believe in celebrating each other's differences and building each other up. I believe in supporting each other not just in well wishes, but in action. And I also believe in representation, and that people of all races should be celebrated.
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This episode, we welcome the one and only, Tamara “Nikki” Shelton, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT. I cannot speak enough about the positive impact Nikki has made on my life, and I am so excited to share her words of wisdom. Today we will be covering the following:
Nikki's journey as a Physical Therapist
How to see a need and fill it
How to advocate for others and give back
How to find a mentor and community to pour into you
How to find your passion and keep that fire burning when times get hard
How to run the race, but enjoy the journey
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Continuing on with our series on tissue healing, we dive into more on Tendon healing. Here are the topics we cover in this episode:
Tendon anatomy and function
Process of tendon healing
Factors that affect tendon healing
How we address tendon dysfunction in Physical Therapy
Keep in mind this is a simplified overview of tendons! We will continue to cover more on this in the future. For more on general tissue healing, check out episode 3. For more on Achilles Tendinopathy, check out episode 25!
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You are helping a patient recover from a nerve injury. How do we help our patients best recover, and how long does it take? Here are the topics we go over in this episode:
Brief review of neuron anatomy
How do we define Neurapraxia, Axonotmesis, and Neurotmesis, and what examples of these do we see in the clinic?
What is the difference between a compression nerve injury, crush injury, and transection nerve injury?
How does the body conduct nerve healing?
What treatments can we use to best promote nerve healing?
How do we educate our patients on nerve healing?
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How do we bridge the gap between the Neurological and Orthopedic world of Physical Therapy? Today we have a special guest: Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT, NCS, to discuss with us how to best take care of patients with neurological deficits that end up in an orthopedic setting.
Here are the questions we answer in this episode:
What are some factors that effect whether a patient with neurological deficits goes to a neurological facility or orthopedic facility?
What parameters should we use when loading our patients with neurological impairments?
How can we best promote nerve healing in our practice?
When can we expect maximum nerve recovery?
How do we balance maximizing recovery with adapting with compensatory movements?
How can we utilize AFOs in an orthopedic setting?
What role does functional electrical stimulation play in neurological recovery?
How do we manage tone and spasticity?
Where can you go to find more information for your patients with these conditions?
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How do we help muscles to recover and heal? By understanding HOW a muscle heals. In this episode we cover the following questions:
What types of muscle injuries are there?
What types of muscles are more susceptible to strains?
How does muscle tissue heal?
How do physical therapists assist in the tissue healing process?
How long does it take muscle to heal?
How do we grade different muscle strains?
How do we apply this to a clinic setting?
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We are back for 2022! In this episode, we answer the following questions:
Why should we worry about bone healing?
How do we know when it is safe to progress a patient towards their goals?
What are some things to take note of that may affect a patient's healing capacity?
How can we best work together with our healthcare team to make sure we are doing right by our patients?
How do we educate our patients on their bone healing so they can be active participants in their own rehabilitation?
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How do you decide if a patient with an acute cervical injury needs to get imaging or not? Ever heard of the Canadian C-Spine Rules? Here's a great, highly sensitive tool to use with patients to help make an evidence-based clinical decision on whether or not they need imaging...all in less than 10 minutes.
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Here's a nod to the elbow joint. What is Lateral Epicondylitis and what muscles are usually involved? What are some differentials we should be on the lookout for? How do we evaluate for this? Bonus if you can answer what another name for this condition is!
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Worried one of your patients may have a femoral stress fracture? What are some risk factors that can lead to the development of a stress fracture in the femoral neck? What types of femoral neck stress fractures are there and who tends to get them? How do we classify them with imaging, and what type of imaging do we use?
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In this episode of PT Snacks podcast, host Kasey delves into Baker's Cysts, explaining what they are, how they form, and why they occur. You'll learn about the anatomy of the knee joint, the role of synovial fluid, and the common knee conditions that can lead to the development of these cysts. Learn insights on how to diagnose Baker's Cysts and discusses various treatment options, including conservative management techniques and when to consider more invasive procedures. Whether you're a physical therapist or a student, this episode provides valuable knowledge to enhance your practice.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:39 Understanding Baker's Cysts
02:38 Causes and Symptoms of Baker's Cysts
05:31 Diagnosis and Treatment Options
08:15 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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Herman AM, Marzo JM. Popliteal cysts: a current review. Orthopedics (Healio Org). 2014;37(8):e678‑e684. doi:10.3928/01477447‑20140728‑52
Zhou XN, Li B, Wang JS, Bai LH. Surgical treatment of popliteal cyst: a systematic review and meta‑analysis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2016;11:22. doi:10.1186/s13018‑016‑0356‑3
Lyalina VV, Skripnichenko EA, Borisovskaya SV, Nikitin I. Baker’s cyst: etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, differential diagnosis of complications‑‑a review. 2023.
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What is the most efficient way to treat a hamstring strain? What criteria can we use to feel sure our patients are ready to return to sport?
For reference: Erickson LN, Sherry MA. Rehabilitation and return to sport after hamstring strain injury. J Sport Health Sci. 2017 Sep;6(3):262-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2017.04.001. Epub 2017 Apr 10. PMID: 30356646; PMCID: PMC6189266.
Heiderscheit BC, Sherry MA, Silder A, Chumanov ES, Thelen DG. Hamstring strain injuries: recommendations for diagnosis, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010;40(2):67-81. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3047
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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Hamstring strains are some of the most common injuries we see in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. But what types of athletes typically get these injuries, and what are some risk factors associated with them? What types of hamstring strains are there, and what causes them? What are some other differentials that should be on our radar? And finally, what do we look at to estimate a patient's prognosis for return to sport?
Stay tuned next week for Part 2 on Treatment!
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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What could possibly go wrong with the Median Nerve? In this episode, we cover the pathway of the Median Nerve, common types of Median Nerve injuries, the basics to evaluating Carpal Tunnel, and other differentials to include in your exam.
Skip to 4:04 for nerve injury overview. Skip to 5:40 for intro to Carpal Tunnel. Skip to 8:45 for other differentials for Carpal Tunnel.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.
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