Explore every episode of the podcast The Ask Mike Reinold Show
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| Should You Delay Range of Motion after a Rotator Cuff Repair? - #AMR344 | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:17:04 | |
Rotator cuff repair surgery is one of the most common procedures in physical therapy, yet the recommended postoperative guidelines vary significantly. Different doctors worldwide disagree on what’s best. Some want to be conservative and delay range of motion and physical therapy to maximize the chance that the repair does not fail. But is that best? Are there negatives? In this episode, we discuss some of the science behind delaying range of motion after rotator cuff repair surgery.
Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Update on SLAP Tears: Good SLAPs vs Bad SLAPs - #AMR343 | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:12:45 | |
Our understanding of SLAP tears, or superior labral tears of the shoulder, continues to evolve. In the past, we often rushed to surgical repair of a SLAP lesion, but now we understand that not all SLAP tears need to be repaired. In fact, repairing some types of SLAP tears in the wrong person could make them worse! Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Strategies for Acute Low Back Pain - #AMR334 | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:18:05 | |
We’ve all seen it before. Someone comes in saying that their “back locked up” on them! They are in a lot of pain, guarded with their movement, and not sure what to do. Here’s how we approach this and some pearls to help them get out of pain and spasm and back into their activities without setbacks. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/strategies-for-acute-low-back-pain/ Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy - #AMR244 | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:14:57 | |
Outcome measures can be important for insurance reimbursement, but do they help us determine our treatment approach? _____ | |||
| Workload Monitoring in Sports - #AMR243 | 18 Mar 2021 | 00:19:13 | |
It's very important to monitor workloads to assure we aren't overloading, or underloading, our athletes. Both can have an impact on injury and performance. _____ | |||
| Unilateral Vs. Bilateral Training - #AMR242 | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:17:14 | |
Many people still consider unilateral training to be more "functional." But there is a time and a place for bilateral training too. _____ | |||
| What is Shoulder Impingement? - #AMR241 | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:20:47 | |
Shoulder impingement is a nonspecific term that can represent a lot of different pathology. Here's how we define it, which guides our treatment approach. . _____ | |||
| Strength and Conditioning for Multi-Sport Athletes - #AMR240 | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:18:40 | |
Building strength and conditioning programs for athletes that play multiple sports can be a challenge because there is no "off" season. _____ | |||
| Tips for Treating Tennis Elbow - #AMR239 | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:14:13 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about treating Tennis Elbow, which is a troubling injury to deal with. But we'll go over what you need to know to treat lateral epicondylitis. _____ | |||
| Using Vibration Devices in Physical Therapy - #AMR238 | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:16:24 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about using vibration devices, such as guns, foam rollers, and mobility spheres, in the physical therapy setting. _____ | |||
| How to Choose a Physical Therapy School - #AMR237 | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:16:35 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about choosing the best physical therapy school for you. There are a bunch of things to consider, and your goals may be different than others. _____ | |||
| Should We Be Always Using 3 Sets of 10 Reps? - #AMR236 | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:18:32 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about set and rep schemes that we can use for both injured and healthy people. The key is knowing the difference and when to mix it up! _____ | |||
| Exercise, Manual Therapy, or Both? - #AMR235 | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:15:40 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the recent debate between exercise or manual therapy. But honestly, why choose? _____ | |||
| How to Know When to Push or Back Off - #AMR333 | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:15:34 | |
One of the more common questions we get from students is knowing when to push someone or back off. As always, the answer will depend on the situation. But, there are some principles to guide you.We discuss what we do and how to avoid the ups and downs. Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| What to Do When Athletes Don’t Get Better - #AMR234 | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:12:25 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how we handle a lack of progress, or even regression, in our athletes when rehabbing from an injury. _____ | |||
| Low Back Pain and Pelvic Tilt in Athletes - #AMR233 | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:14:20 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how to work with athletes that may have anterior pelvic tilt and low back pain. _____ | |||
| How to Build Injury Prevention Programs - #AMR232 | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:13:46 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about building injury prevention programs. Sure, these are usually just solid training programs, but there are ways to make them even better at injury prevention. _____ | |||
| Adding Movement Variability to Athletes - #AMR231 | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:18:32 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about adding movement variability to our sports performance programs. Sometimes you want your athletes working on specific sport movements, and other times you want more variability. _____ | |||
| Why Do People Have a Shoulder Shrug Sign? - #AMR230 | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:13:59 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the shoulder shrug sign and the many possibilities why this occurs. Once you learn these, you'll have no problem figuring out how to best deal with these when they occur. _____ | |||
| Integrating Strength and Conditioning into a Physical Therapy Business - #AMR229 | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:16:13 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about adding strength and conditioning to a physical therapy practice. There are good ways, and suboptimal ways, to do this. Learn from our experience growing Champion over the last 6+ years. _____ | |||
| Learning More About Strength and Conditioning - #AMR228 | 12 Nov 2020 | 00:15:30 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the ways that physical therapists can learn more about strength and conditioning. _____ | |||
| Chronic Versus Acute Hamstring Strains - #AMR227 | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:20:12 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the differences between rehabilitating a chronic or acute hamstring strain. _____ | |||
| Training Movements or Muscles? - #AMR226 | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:20:01 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about whether or not we should be straightening isolated muscles or focusing on more "functional" movement patterns. _____ | |||
| Can Tommy John Injuries Avoid Surgery? - #AMR225 | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:21:07 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about working with Tommy John injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament, and whether or not they can be successfully treated nonoperatively. _____ | |||
| Should You Cue to Pinch Your Shoulder Blades Back? - #AMR332 | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:14:58 | |
A common debate in physical therapy is whether we should cue people to “pinch their scapulas” together during exercises. I don’t really think there should be a debate… Here’s why we don’t use that cue and what we do instead.
Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Diagnosing Meniscus Versus Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Knee - #AMR224 | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:13:27 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how we diagnose meniscus and articular cartilage lesions in the knee, and how we would treat them different. _____ | |||
| Can Your Knees Pass Your Toes When You Squat? - #AMR223 | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:18:51 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the old recommendation of not allowing your knees to pass your toes when you squat. _____ | |||
| Treatment Tips for Hip Osteoarthritis - #AMR222 | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:14:05 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of tips for treating someone with hip osteoarthritis to try to avoid surgery. _____ | |||
| Range of Motion After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery - #AMR221 | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:17:44 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how fast we progress range of motion after rotator cuff repair surgery. _____ | |||
| Building Relationships with Other Professionals - #AMR220 | 17 Sep 2020 | 00:18:07 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about building relationships with other professionals. _____ | |||
| How Do You Diagnose Patellofemoral Pain? - #AMR219 | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:14:06 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how to we diagnose patellofemoral pain. Two big areas we like to focus on are ruling other injuries out, and then sub-classifying the different types of patellofemoral pain. _____ | |||
| Can Physical Therapy be Used for Maintenance and Not Just Injuries? - #AMR218 | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:19:33 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about our concept of "performance therapy" rather than traditional "physical therapy" to help with maintenance and prehab, instead of just tradition injury rehabilitation. _____ | |||
| Treating Early Stage Adhesive Capsulitis - #AMR217 | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:13:58 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how to identify and treat early-stage adhesive capsulitis. Maybe we can keep people from freezing, here are some of our thoughts. _____ | |||
| Restoring Muscle Function with Biofeedback - #AMR216 | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:23:38 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show, I'm joined by Russ Paine to talk about the use of biofeedback in rehabilitation to restore volitional muscle contraction. _____ | |||
| Restoring Knee Hyperextension Range of Motion - #AMR215 | 06 Aug 2020 | 00:13:36 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show, we talk about our current thoughts on restoring knee hyperextension range of motion after surgery. We'll cover how much we try to restore and what may influence our thought process. _____ | |||
| How to Measure Strength in the Clinic - #AMR331 | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:20:40 | |
We all know that it’s super important to assess strength with our patients and clients. But is manual muscle testing enough? We don’t think so. Here’s why and what we use at Champion. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-measure-strength-in-the-clinic/ Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Medical Screens in the Physical Therapy Setting - #AMR214 | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:16:47 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show, we talk about the use of general medical screens in the outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy settings. _____ | |||
| Building Your Own Brand as a Physical Therapist - #AMR213 | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:20:14 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the ways that a physical therapist (or fitness specialist) can build their own personal brand the right way, and without your employer being annoyed. _____ | |||
| Returning to Weight Training After a Sports Hernia - #AMR212 | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:15:20 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show, we talk about getting back to weight training and sports activities after both sports hernias and inguinal hernias. _____ | |||
| Not All Research is the Same: The Difference Between Good and Bad Research - #AMR211 | 09 Jul 2020 | 00:27:28 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the current state of scientific evidence and journal articles in the physical therapy world. Not all evidence is good evidence. Here's how to stay current with the best research. _____ | |||
| Starting Your Physical Therapy Career Off Right - #AMR210 | 25 Jun 2020 | 00:53:49 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show, I join the DPT class of McMaster University in Canada to talk about starting your physical therapy career off right. I answered a lot of great questions from this group that I think would be very beneficial for all to hear! _____ | |||
| How to Load Athletes at End Range of Motion - #AMR209 | 18 Jun 2020 | 00:16:04 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how athletes often need to perform their sports at end ranges of their motion. Here are some tips on how to safely load athletes at end range of motion. _____ | |||
| How to Get Athletes to Buy Into Your Treatment Plan - #AMR208 | 11 Jun 2020 | 00:17:47 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about working with high-level athletes and ways to get them to buy into your proposed treatment plan. _____ | |||
| How to Build Your Social Media Presence as a Physical Therapy Student - #AMR207 | 04 Jun 2020 | 00:15:38 | |
Getting started with social media is a great idea while still in physical therapy school, but there are some good ways and bad ways to do this. Here are our tips to be successful, while staying authentic. _____ | |||
| Finding a Physical Therapy Job During the COVID-19 Pandemic - #AMR206 | 28 May 2020 | 00:15:55 | |
With many physical therapy clinics closed due to the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic, physical therapy students and new graduations are struggling to find a job. Here are some things you can do to land that job after graduation. _____ | |||
| Reopening Your Physical Therapy Practice or Gym After COVID-19 - #AMR205 | 21 May 2020 | 00:15:49 | |
On this episode of the Ask Mike Reinold show, we talk about the 5-step system that we are following at Champion to prepare to safely re-open our physical therapy clinic and gym during the COVID-19 pandemic. _____ | |||
| Rehabilitation After UCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR330 | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:14:30 | |
Over the last several years, we have seen the growth of the new repair of the ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace procedure. It’s been awesome to witness such great success with this new Tommy John procedure, and patients have been doing great. Here’s an update on our experience so far, some clinical pearls on rehabilitating these athletes, and the differences we sometimes see with traditional Tommy John UCL reconstruction. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/rehabilitation-after-ucl-repair-with-internal-brace/Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Special Episode on Golf Rehabilitation and Performance - #AMR204 | 14 May 2020 | 00:48:26 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we are joined by our friends at Pure Drive Golf in Boston to talk about golf injuries, performance, the body-swing connection, and collaborating with PGA pros and swing coaches. Adam Kolloff, Pat Bigelow, and Zack Morton join us for a great episode. _____ | |||
| 200th Episode Live Q&A Celebration - #AMR203 | 07 May 2020 | 01:35:02 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we have a special live Q&A on Zoom with over 200 people to celebrate our 200th episode! We answer questions live. Thanks so much to all our subscribers, we wouldn't have gotten to 200 episodes without you! _____ | |||
| Establishing Your Pricing for Cash-Based Physical Therapy - #AMR202 | 30 Apr 2020 | 00:15:28 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the factors to consider when determining your fees and pricing for cash-based physical therapy. _____ | |||