In this episode, we cover the following: What is a stress fracture? 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? 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 l...
May 10, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode, we cover the following: Lisfranc anatomy and function Types of Lisfranc injuries Assessment of the Lisfranc joint Treatment options for injuries to the Lisfranc joint 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. Hit follow to make sure you n...
May 03, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, we cover the following: Names and functions of the Cranial Nerves How to assess for them in the clinic Common mechanisms of injury Mnemonics for names and function 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. Hit follow to make sure you neve...
Apr 26, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode we cover the following: What is the Cauda Equina? What causes Cauda Equina Syndrome? What are some red flags we screen for? What is the next step for a patient we suspect has this? What is the prognosis for recovery? 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 importa...
Apr 19, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In the following episode we cover: The function of an intervertebral disc Basic anatomy of an intervertebral disc Types of disc injury Implication for clinical exam The role of imaging with our patients 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. Hit follow...
Apr 12, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 no...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, we cover the following: Cartilage anatomy and function Factors that affect cartilage damage Types of surgeries that address cartilage damage 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. Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have...
Mar 29, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 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 ot...
Mar 15, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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! 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 ...
Mar 08, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 b...
Feb 28, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 ...
Feb 22, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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! Th...
Feb 15, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 promot...
Feb 08, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 ...
Feb 01, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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? The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condens...
Jan 25, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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? The purp...
Jan 18, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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. 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...
Dec 21, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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! 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 t...
Dec 14, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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? 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 conf...
Dec 07, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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, rehab...
Nov 30, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 p...
Nov 23, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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...
Nov 16, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Uttering the words, "Brachial Plexus," may bring a few of you back to anatomy lab in PT school, but do you remember it now? How well can you utilize it for your differential diagnosis with your patients? In this episode, we briefly cover the components of the Brachial Plexus and the most common types of injuries we see to it. If you want to skip ahead to the types of injuries seen to the Brachial Plexus, skip ahead to 6:56. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information ...
Nov 09, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Who typically has this and how do they get it? How can we assess for this and feel confident we are correct? What do we focus on to help a patient get back to their goals? 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. Hit subscr...
Nov 02, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Concussion is a hot topic right now with new research emerging in mass quantities. Where do we start? Dr. Kayla Vinzant takes us through a bird's-eye view of what it looks like to conduct an evaluation and how we use that information to guide our treatment. She covers more insight on subjective and objective measurements, factors that play a role in a patient's prognosis, when to refer to another specialty, and clinical pearls to help clinicians get an overview of how to treat this topic. You de...
Oct 26, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking ...
Oct 19, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Ever wish you had access to the stories, thoughts, and advice from some of our biggest leaders in the field of Movement Science? Join us for this episode with special guests Bryan Guzski and Tim Reynolds as they discuss their book called Movers & Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories. Here they share more about how their project came to be and the insights they found along the way. Find out more at https://www.moversandmentors.com Instagram: @moversandmentors ...
Oct 12, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Your patient, co-worker, or family member in the coming Holidays comes to you with shoulder pain...now what? Time for special tests? Not quite yet. Here, we talk about how to form a working hypothesis on what possible pathologies might be going on in the shoulder. 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 hav...
Oct 05, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What is Intermittent Claudication? What causes this and why is it important that we treat it? How do we treat this in Physical Therapy? In this episode we cover: Causes of Intermittent Claudication Signs/Symptoms that patients report Scales of Severity (Fontaine's, Rutherford Classification, and Bollinger Angiographic Classification) Objective Measures Walking Program Recommendations The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical The...
Sep 28, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Got student debt? Join us for this special edition episode with Dr. Alexis Shoope on how she was able to pay off a substantial amount of student loans in a short time, all while completing an Orthopedic Residency, getting married, and starting her own LLC. Wanna learn more about Dr. Alexis Shoope? Give her a follow on instagram @dr.alexis.shoope for more great content on Physical Therapy and Debt Management. The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, t...
Sep 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
