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Certified: The OCS Prep Podcast

Certified The OCS Prep Podcast
Physical Therapists Dr. Alexis Hutchison, PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Amanda Everden, PT, DPT, OCS discuss evidence based practice and study tips for the Orthopedic Certified Specialist exam.
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Episodes

Last Minute Test Tips

This is the end of season 2! In this quick episode, Alexis and Amanda share a few last minute test prep tips. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in u...

Feb 22, 20216 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Visceral Referral Patterns

In this weeks episode, Amanda leads the discussion on visceral referral patterns. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for ...

Feb 15, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 27

LE Nerve Entrapments

In this weeks episode, Alexis leads the discussion on LE nerve entrapments. We mentioned a few resources in the episode, here is the information on those resources: Martin R, Martin HD, Kivlan BR. NERVE ENTRAPMENT IN THE HIP REGION: CURRENT CONCEPTS REVIEW. Int J Sports Phys Ther . 2017;12(7):1163-1173. doi:10.26603/ijspt20171163 Urban L, MacNeil B. DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF THE SLUMP TEST FOR IDENTIFYING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN THE LOWER LIMB. jospt. 2015;45(8):596-603. https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.25...

Feb 08, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Elbow Additional Pathologies

In this episode, Amanda leads the discussion on additional elbow pathologies. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for your...

Feb 04, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Elbow Directional Instabilities

In this episode, Amanda leads the discussion on elbow directional instabilities. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for y...

Jan 25, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG Pt 2

In this weeks episode, we finish our discussion of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for...

Jan 18, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG Pt 1

In this weeks episode, we begin discussing the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CPG. This is part 1 of 2 episodes on this CPG. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interest...

Jan 11, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Wrist and Hand Soft Tissue Disorders

In this episode, Amanda leads the discussion on wrist and hand soft tissue disorders. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study ...

Jan 04, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Wrist and Hand Fractures

In this weeks episode, we discuss wrist and hand fractures. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for your OCS!? Get $175 of...

Dec 14, 202012 minSeason 2Ep. 20

TMD

This weeks episode is all about TMD. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for your OCS!? Get $175 off your yearly membershi...

Dec 07, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Thoracic spine and ribs

In this weeks episode, Alexis leads the discussion on the thoracic spine and ribs. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for...

Nov 30, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Neck Pain with Headaches

In this episode, Amanda and Alexis discuss the final neck subcategory, neck pain with headaches. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridg...

Nov 16, 202016 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Neck Pain with Radiating Pain

In this episode, Alexis and Amanda discuss the subcategory of neck pain with radiating pain. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to...

Nov 09, 202016 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments

In this episode, Amanda leads the discussion on neck pain with movement coordination impairments. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBrid...

Nov 02, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits

In this weeks episode, Amanda begins the discussion on neck pain by covering the category of Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials...

Oct 26, 202011 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Neck Pain Intro

In this episode, Amanda introduces neck pain topics. The next few episodes we will dive into the different neck pain categories. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materia...

Oct 19, 202014 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Total Knee Arthroplasty CPG

In this weeks episode, Amanda leads the discussion on the Total Knee Arthroplasty CPG. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study...

Oct 12, 202020 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Patellofemoral Pain CPG

In this episode, Amanda leads the discussion on the Patellofemoral Pain CPG. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for your ...

Oct 05, 202044 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Hip Pain: Tests and Measures

In this episode, Alexis leads the discussion on hip pain tests and measures. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to study for your ...

Sep 28, 202018 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Hip Pain: Common Diagnoses

In this episode, Alexis leads the discussion on common hip diagnoses. Although we don’t discuss ALL hip diagnoses, we feel these are the most common ones we see! If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter lis...

Sep 21, 202015 minSeason 2Ep. 9

SI Joint: Assessment, Dysfunction, and Treatment

In this episode, Alexis dives further into assessment, dysfunction, and treatment of the SI Joint and pelvis. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in u...

Sep 14, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 8

SI Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Terminology

In this episode, Alexis leads the discussion in a short review of SI joint and pelvis anatomy, biomechanics, and terminology. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials!...

Sep 07, 202016 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Chronic Low Back Pain with Related Generalized Pain & Cognitive/Affective Tendencies

In today’s episode, Amanda leads the discussion in the last episode of our low back series. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to ...

Aug 31, 202017 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Low Back Pain with Radiating Pain and Low Back Pain with Referred Lower Extremity Pain

In this weeks episode, Amanda leads the discussion on Low Back Pain with Radiating Pain and Referred Lower Extremity Pain. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! In...

Aug 24, 202020 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Low Back Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments

In this week’s episode, Amanda leads the discussion on the subcategory Low Back Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! ...

Aug 17, 202015 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Low Back Pain with Mobility Deficits

In this episode, Amanda discusses the category of Low Back Pain with Mobility Deficits. If you have questions, send us an email at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram at @certifiedocspodcast. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast . Become a Patreon member for early access to episodes, priority response for your questions, access to bonus episodes, and to get on our newsletter list for more study tips and materials! Interested in using MedBridge to stud...

Aug 10, 20208 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Lumbar Spine Intro

In today’s episode, Amanda discusses general topics on the lumbar spine including prevalence of back pain, risk factors, clinical course, evidence based practice, differential diagnosis, and more. If you have questions on today’s episode, email us at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Also visit our Instagram page at @certifiedocspodcast or our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast

Aug 03, 202020 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Introduction (Season 2)

Meet Amanda and Alexis - the cohosts of Certified: The OCS Prep Podcast. We have replaced the season 1 intro to provide you with some exciting updates on what we plan to offer this season! Email us with questions at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com, and please visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/certifiedocspreppodcast

Jul 27, 202013 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Foot and Ankle Fractures

In today’s episode, Alexis and Amanda discuss foot and ankle fractures. This will be our last episode before the 2020 OCS exam! Please feel free to continue to send us questions at certifiedocspodcast@gmail.com. Good luck to all of you taking the exam this year!

Feb 17, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Elbow tendinopathies and distal biceps tears

In today’s episode, Alexis and Amanda discuss common elbow tendinopathies, their symptoms, and treatment. They also discuss distal biceps tears and operative management. https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/course-catalog/details/advanced-musculoskeletal-management-of-the-distal-ue-eric-robertson-physical-therapy-orthopedics/?a_aid=2163. https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/course-catalog/details/differential-diagnosis-of-lateral-elbow-pain-ann-porretto-loehrke-hand-therapy/?a_aid=2163. https://www....

Feb 10, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 23
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