Episodes

C8 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP285

April 04, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MB

In today's episode 285, C8 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) I review the following: 1. Pain pattern of a C8 NRC. 2. Dermatomal pattern. 3. Muscle groups involved. 4. Deep tendon reflex affected. 5. "Look-a-like" diagnoses. 6. Tips to consider during your evaluation and so much more! C7 evaluation (demonstration, non patient) (-->Get your Saunder's Cervical Traction HERE!) Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have to offer, trial modaliti...

C7 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP284

March 28, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MB

In today's episode 284, C7 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) I review the following: 1. Pain pattern of a C7 NRC. 2. Dermatomal pattern. 3. Muscle groups involved. 4. Deep tendon reflex affected. 5. "Look-a-like" diagnoses. 6. Tips to consider during your evaluation and so much more! (Video) C7 NRC eval of a Patient (Video) C7 NRC eval of a Patient (-->Get your Saunder's Cervical Traction HERE!) Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have t...

C6 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP283

March 21, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MB

In today's episode 283, C6 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) I review the following: 1. Pain pattern of a C6 NRC. 2. Dermatomal pattern. 3. Muscle groups involved. 4. Deep tendon reflex affected. 5. "Look-a-like" diagnoses. 6. Tips to consider during your evaluation and so much more! (Video) C6 NRC eval with patient (Video) C6 Weakness in patient (-->Get your Saunder's Cervical Traction HERE!) Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have to ...

C5 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP282

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MB

In today's episode 282, C5 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) I review the following: 1. Pain pattern of a C5 NRC. 2. Dermatomal pattern. 3. Muscle groups involved. 4. Deep tendon reflex affected. 5. "Look-a-like" diagnoses. 6. Tips to consider during your evaluation and so much more! (Video) C5 NRC patient (Video) Shingles affecting a C5 nerve root patient (Video) C5 Herniated disc patient eval (-->Get your Saunder's Cervical Traction HERE!) Welcome to our new spons...

Medial Epicondylitis Treatment | OEP281

March 07, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MB

In today's show I cover treatment of medial epicondylitis/opathy.  I go over the following: ✅ Different treatment at different time frames. ✅ Conservative management techniques. ✅ Helpful modalities I use to treat Golfer's Elbow. ✅ Appropriateness for bracing. ✅ Exercise tips and so much more! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered about shockwave therapy, high level laser, radial pressure wave, connect ...

Medial Epicondylitis Evaluation (Golfer's Elbow) | OEP280

February 28, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

In today's episode, Medial Epicondylitis Evaluation (Golfer's Elbow) I review... ✅ Medial elbow anatomy. ✅ Symptoms of medial epicondylitis. ✅ Special tests for Golfer's elbow. ✅ Differential diagnoses and so much more! (Video) Patient with Golfer's Elbow (Video) Medial epicondylitis test Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered about shockwave therapy, high level laser, radial pressure wave, connect with...

Mystery Neck Pain Evaluation | OEP279

February 21, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MB

In today's episode called "Mystery Neck Pain Evaluation" which is based on a true story I present very interesting patient scenario.  I review the subjective history, go over the objective findings and at the end, reveal the diagnosis. 💥Be sure to listen till the end to hear what the diagnosis is and why I decided to present this today. Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I w...

Blood Flow Restriction for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy | OEP278

February 14, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Today in episode 278 called "Blood Flow Restriction for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy" I bring you the following: -->Research article review -->Methods utilized in the article -->Exercises utilized in the study -->Study outcomes -->Upper extremity diagnoses I've used BFR for and so much more! FREE 1 hour Intro to Blood Flow Restriction Webinar Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions an...

High Ankle Sprains - Evaluation and Treatment | OEP277

February 07, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In today's podcast, High Ankle Sprains - Evaluation and Treatment  I review... ✅ How a high ankle sprain differs from an inversion or eversion ankle sprain. ✅ How to identify a high ankle sprain. ✅ Considerations to take during your evaluation. ✅ Review of the Kleiger's test. ✅ How to manage a "High ankle" sprain and so much more! (Video) High ankle sprain evaluation (Video) Kleiger's Test (Video) Ottawa Ankle Rules Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SU...

Orthopedic Q & A | OEP276

January 31, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Today we answer your questions: 1. How do you differentiate between tarsal tunnel syndrome, Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia? 2. Can a rotator cuff tear cause forearm, wrist and hand pain? 3. What kind of shoe would you recommend for sesamoiditis which led to lateral foot pain? 4. Do all meniscus tears need to be surgically fixed? 5. Is it better to stretch a frozen shoulder aggressively or lightly? (Video) Tarsal Tunnel Eval (Video) Morton's Neuroma and Metatarsalgia explained (Video) Se...

Achilles Tendinitis or Retrocalcaneal Bursitis | OEP275

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

In episode 275, Achilles Tendinitis or Retrocalcaneal Bursitis I do a brief anatomy review, I go over the causes of Achilles tendinitis vs retrocalcaneal bursitis and review some differential diagnoses. 🎥 (Video) Heel Bursitis vs Achilles Tendinitis 🎥 (Video) Back of the Heel Pain 🎥 (Video) Sever's Disease 🎥 (Video) Calcaneal Squeeze Test Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and ...

Achilles Tendinitis or Retrocalcaneal Bursitis? | OEP275

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

In episode 275, Achilles Tendinitis or Retrocalcaneal Bursitis I do a brief anatomy review, I go over the causes of Achilles tendinitis vs retrocalcaneal bursitis and review some differential diagnoses. 🎥 (Video) Heel Bursitis vs Achilles Tendinitis 🎥 (Video) Back of the Heel Pain 🎥 (Video) Sever's Disease 🎥 (Video) Calcaneal Squeeze Test Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and ...

Lateral Retinacular Release-Tips for Post-op Treatment |OEP274

January 17, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In episode 274 Lateral Retinacular Release-Tips for Post-op Treatment I review... ✅What a lateral retinacular release is. ✅Indications for the surgery. ✅Pre and post-op consideration tips. Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it out Get our downloadable 1.5 hour shoulder anatom...

Causes of Serratus Anterior Weakness | OEP273

January 10, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MB

In today's show, Causes of Serratus Anterior Weakness I review the following: ✅ Sources of long thoracic nerve palsy ✅ Appropriate diagnostic tests when considering causes of serratus weakness ✅ Questions to ask during your evaluation and so much more! (Video) Taping for Scapular Winging (Video) Patient with Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy (Video) Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy Patient (Video) Scapular Assistance Test Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE a...

The Serratus Anterior Muscle-Anatomy and Function | OEP272

January 03, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

In Episode 272: The Serratus Anterior Muscle-Anatomy and Function I go over: ✅An anatomy review of the serratus anterior muscle. ✅Function of the serratus. ✅Why this muscle is so important and so much more! (Video) Taping for Scapular Winging (Video) Patient with Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy (Video) Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy Patient (Video) Scapular Assistance Test Thank you to our Sponsor: Medbridge Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bot...

Conservative Treatment of the Osteoarthritic Shoulder | OEP271

December 27, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

In episode 271 Conservative Treatment of the Osteoarthritic Shoulder I review the following: ✅ The joints involved in shoulder OA. ✅ Clinical presentation of shoulder OA. ✅ Conservative treatment tip, exercises and so much more! Thank you to our Sponsor: Medbridge Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Come visit our WEBSI...

Laser Therapy in Orthopedics with Guest Dr. Mark Callanen | OEP270

December 20, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

In today's episode, I have the honor of interviewing laser expert Dr. Mark Callenen and we discuss... ✅ What laser therapy is. ✅ Mechanisms of how it works. ✅ Diagnoses treated with laser therapy. ✅ Insurance reimbursement and so much more!! 👉👉Contact Dr. Callenen: [email protected] 👉 www.chattanoogarehab.com/us 👉 www.lightforcemedical.com 👉 1-877-627-3858 Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at ...

Buckling Knees and What it Means! | OEP269

December 13, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MB

In episode 269 Buckling Knees and What it Means! I talk about... ✅ How a knee "buckles". ✅ Why it buckles. ✅ What a certain type of buckling means. ✅ If braces are effective for a buckling knee and so much more! 🎥 (Video) Knee Buckling Explanation Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal...

Medication Considerations in Orthopedics with Guest Dr. Kayla Bates | OEP268

December 06, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

In today's episode I interview a special guest, Dr. Kayla Bates and we talk about... ✅ Side effects to commonly used medications in orthopedics. ✅ When certain medications are indicated. ✅ If NSAID's are harmful or helpful. ✅ Side effects of quinolone antibiotics and exercise modification. ✅ Recognizing opioid addiction in your patient and so much more! Questions for Dr. Bates? Here is how you connect:  [email protected] Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the O...

Cervical Myelopathy Cluster | OEP267

November 29, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MB

In today's episode, Cervical Myelopathy Cluster, I talk about... ✅ Causes of cervical myelopathy. ✅ Signs and symptoms of cervical myelopathy. ✅ What the 5 most common predictive clinical findings are. ✅ How to perform the tests. ✅ How to manage patients with cervical myelopathy and so much more! (Video) Cervical Myelopathy Cluster (Video) Hyperefflexia, clonus and a positive Hoffman's test (Video) Myelopathy playlist Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community...

Cervical Radiculopathy Cluster (Cluster of Wainner) | OEP266

November 22, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MB

In episode 266: Cervical Radiculopathy Cluster (Cluster of Wainner) I talk about... ✅ The 4 evaluative finding in the Cluster of Wainner ✅ How to perform each test. ✅ The importance of not just depending on the cluster to make your diagnosis and much more!! 🎥(Video) Cervical Radiculopathy Cluster Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and ...

Cervical Radiculopathy Cluster (Cluster of Wainner) | OEP266

November 22, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MB

In episode 266: Cervical Radiculopathy Cluster (Cluster of Wainner) I talk about... ✅ The 4 evaluative finding in the Cluster of Wainner ✅ How to perform each test. ✅ The importance of not just depending on the cluster to make your diagnosis and much more!! 🎥(Video) Cervical Radiculopathy Cluster Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and ...

EMG Evaluation of Shoulder Muscles During Common ADL's and Rehab |OEP265

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

In Episode 265: EMG Evaluation of Shoulder Muscles During Common ADL's and Rehab I talk to you about... 1. How not all shoulder protocols are created equal. 2. A research study related to EMG evaluation of shoulder muscles during certain activities. 3. Discuss common activities that cause the highest and least activation in the rotator cuff. 4. How to make adjustments to your protocols and so much more! Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to ...

Are Bone Growth Stimulators Effective? | OEP264

November 08, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

In episode 264, Are Bone Growth Stimulators Effective?  I talk about... ▶How bone growth stimulators work. ▶Indications for their use. ▶Their effectiveness and so much more! Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it out Get our downloadab...

7 Causes of Medial Knee Pain | OEP263

November 01, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MB

In episode 263: 7 Causes of Medial Knee Pain I talk to you about some sources of inner knee pain, how to tease out the sources of medial knee pain and so much more!! 👇👇 Here are some videos of patients to compliment today's show! (Video) Knee Osteoarthritis (Video) Meniscus tear evaluation (Video) MCL injury evaluation (Video) Pes anserine evaluation (Video) L4 nerve root injury evaluation (Video) Medial plica syndrome evaluation (Video) Hip arthritis evaluation Sponsors: Medbridge and Robi...

Hoffa's Syndrome/Infrapatella Fat Pad Impingement | OEP262

October 25, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MB

In episode 262 Hoffa's Syndrome/Infrapatella Fat Pad Impingement, I review... ✅ What Hoffa's syndrome is. ✅ How to identify it. ✅ How to treat it and so much more! Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it out Get our downloadable 1.5 hou...

Inverted Supinator Test (Test Cervical Myelopathy) | OEP261

October 18, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB

In today's episode, I break down what the Inverted Supinator Test is, how to perform it, what a positive test presents like, what a positive test means and so much more!! 🎥(Video) Positive Inverted Supinator Test Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click ...

7 Sources of Ischial Tuberosity Pain | OEP260

October 11, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

Today in episode 260: 7 Sources of Ischial Tuberosity Pain, I bring to you... ✅ Some anatomy review ✅ Causes of ischial tuberosity pain ✅ Differential diagnoses and so much more!! Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Come visit our WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it out Get our down...

An Unusual Case Presentation of Leg Pain | OEP259

October 04, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

In today's episode, An Unusual Case Presentation of Leg Pain I... ✅ Discuss the case of a 41 y/o female runner with leg pain and numbness. ✅ Review her subjective history. ✅ Go over an orthopedic clinical exam. ✅ Discuss the evaluative findings. ✅ Talk about how to manage this particular situation and much more! 🎥 (Video) FADIR Test 🎥 (Video) FABER Test Sponsors: Medbridge and Robin Healthcare Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom ...

Cervical Traction: Is It Effective? | OEP258

September 27, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

In Episode 258-Cervical Traction: Is it Effective? I bring to you... ✅ How Cervical Traction works. ✅ Diagnoses Treated with Cervical Traction. ✅ Effectiveness of Cervical Traction. ✅ Tips for proper use and so much more! 🎥 (Video) How to Treat Cervical Herniated Disc with Traction 🎥 (Video) Manual Cervical Traction 🎥 (Video) Mechanical Cervical Traction Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your ortho evaluatio...

Dealing with Patients Who First Met with Dr. Google | OEP257

September 20, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

In episode 257: Dealing with Patients Who First Met with Dr. Google I bring to you... ✅ The importance of listening to your patient and not making them feel bad about the online information they looked at. ✅ Why patient education about internet information is a must. ✅ How to re-direct your patient toward a proper evaluation and treatment plan. ✅ An interesting scenario where we used "Google" to figure out an interesting patient diagnosis. I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Ro...

5 "Must Do's" with Early Post op ACLR Patients | OEP256

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

In Episode 256, 5 "Must Do's" with Early Post op ACLR Patients I talk about... ✅ The importance of maximizing knee extension early. ✅ Re-activating the quadriceps. ✅ Why patella mobility is so important. ✅ Best ways to control effusion and why? ✅ Developing good lower extremity control and so much more! 🎥 (Video) Patella Mobilizations 🎥 (Video) Knee Extension with board 🎥 (Video) Knee Extension with moist heat 🎥 (Video) Knee Extension with weight 🎥 (Video) Knee Extension with the knee X-ten...

Tall Walker Boot vs Short Walker Boot Showdown!! | OEP255

September 06, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

In episode 255 Tall Walker Boot vs Short Walker Boot Showdown I I bring to you... ✅ Indications for a tall vs a short walker boot. ✅ The importance of leveling up the pelvis and how to do it. ✅ Diagnoses I have treated with a walker boot. ✅ My personal opinion about walker boots (which will not take long😉) 🎥 How to put on a walker boot (video) 👉I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  Robin combines cutting-edge technology with trained healthcare staff to deliver...

Can Weather Affect Joint Pain? | OEP254

August 30, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

In episode 254, "Can Weather Affect Joint Pain?" I discuss the following... ▶ Is there a physiologic reason why some people have more pain related to humidity and a change in weather? ▶ Research related to weather and joint pain. ▶ Theories about why this happens. ▶ Recommendations to combat the effects of weather related joint pain and more! I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  Robin combines cutting-edge technology with trained healthcare staff to deliver a ...

Axillary Nerve Palsy | OEP253

August 23, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

In episode 253 "Axillary Nerve Palsy" I discuss... ✅ The anatomical course of the axillary nerve. ✅ Causes of axillary nerve injuries. ✅ Signs and symptoms of axillary nerve injuries. ✅ How to best diagnose axillary nerve injuries. ✅ What to do after you have identified one and much more!! 🎥 Axillary Nerve Palsy (Video) 🎥 Parsonnage Turner Syndrome (Video) Parsonnage Turner Syndrome Podcast Episode SIRVA Podcast Episode I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  R...

Simple Home Exercises for Tennis Elbow | OEP251

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Description Today I show you 5 Simple Home Exercises for Tennis Elbow. I also add a few modifications incase the exercises are too difficult for you or the patient.  Wrist extension (and modifications)  Supination with modifications  Side lying external rotation  Reverse fly's  Thoracic rotation  Simple Home Exercises for Tennis Elbow Video I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  Robin combines cutting-edge technology with trained healthcare staff to deliver a ...

The Shoulder Apprehension Test, Relocation Test and Shoulder Release Test | OEP252

August 16, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

Here in Episode 252, The Shoulder Apprehension Test, Relocation Test and Shoulder Release Test I review... ✅ "Why" we perform these tests. ✅ "How" to perform the tests. ✅ The anatomical tissues affected. ✅ When a "Positive" test isn't so positive and so much more! 🎥 Apprehension and Relocation Test on a patient following an anterior dislocation (Video) 🎥 SLAP Tear Evaluation video 👉👉👉I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  Robin combines cutting-edge technology ...

3 Sources of Anterior Knee Pain with Passive Knee Extension | OEP250

August 02, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

We made it!!! EPISODE 250! Enter our drawing for a free 1 hour online coaching session with Paul and enter "Episode 250" and leave me a question for the show.  EMAIL PAUL In today's episode I will... --> Go over some quick stats. --> Introduce our new sponsor. --> Discuss common causes of anterior knee pain with passive knee ext. --> Discuss how to identify the sources of the above and so much more!! 🎥 McMurray's Test 🎥 Modified McMurray's Test 👉👉👉I'd like to introduce you to our newest ...

Decreased Lumbar Spine Stabilization with Low Back Pain | OEP249

July 26, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In today's episode▶▶▶Decreased Lumbar Spine Stabilization with Low Back Pain◀◀◀ I review the following... ✅ What the Transverse (transversus) Abdominis is. ✅ How it responds to low back pain. ✅ A Hodges and Richardson study. ✅ "How" and "why" we need to explain this to patients and so much more! 🎥Best way to contract the deep abdominal muscles VIDEO 👉👉👉I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  Robin combines cutting-edge technology with trained healthcare staff t...

Decreased Lumbar Spine Stabilization with Low Back Pain | OEP249

July 26, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In today's episode▶▶▶Decreased Lumbar Spine Stabilization with Low Back Pain◀◀◀ I review the following... ✅ What the Transverse (transversus) Abdominis is. ✅ How it responds to low back pain. ✅ A Hodges and Richardson study. ✅ "How" and "why" we need to explain this to patients and so much more! 🎥Best way to contract the deep abdominal muscles VIDEO 👉👉👉I'd like to introduce you to our newest Sponsor, Robin Healthcare.  Robin combines cutting-edge technology with trained healthcare staff t...

Herniated Disc or Hamstring Strain (Case Review) | OEP248

July 19, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In Episode 248 Herniated Disc or Hamstring Strain (Case Review) I bring to you a challenging patient scenario and talk about... ▶ The subjective review of the patient. ▶ The objective findings. ▶ Diagnostic imaging results. ▶ Management of patient in this situation. ▶ A  few "pearls" to help diagnose future patients in this situation and more! 👉Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. 👉Ask me your ortho evaluation questions...

Knee Numbness After Total Knee Arthroplasty | OEP247

July 12, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MB

In episode 247, Knee Numbness After Total Knee Arthroplasty  I talk about... ✅ Anatomy involved contributing to knee numbness. ✅ Why it's important to know this. ✅ Patient expectations. ✅ Precautions when this happens after surgery and so much more!! 🎥Knee numbness video Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Need some online CEU's?? ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ Meet our sponsor, Medbridge!!! Be sure to check them out HERE and receive $175 off your nex...

Rotator Cuff Injuries-Interview with Shoulder Specialist-Dr. Jessica Aronowitz (revisited) | OEP246

July 05, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In episode 246, I bring back for you our most popular episode called "Rotator Cuff Injuries-Interview with Shoulder Specialist-Dr. Jessica Aronowitz".  Here we talk about... ✅ Who's at highest risk. ✅ Surgical vs conservative management of cuff tears. ✅ The "Job" of the rotator cuff. ✅ Surgical timing. ✅ Rotator cuff tear sizes and so much more! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Biceps injury podcast interview wit...

Treating Rotator Cuff Repair Patients with Biceps Tenotomy vs Tenodesis | OEP245

June 28, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MB

In episode 245 of the Ortho Eval Pal podcast I talk about Treating Rotator Cuff Repair Patients with Biceps Tenotomy vs Tenodesis.  Here I review... ✅ Anatomy of the long head of the biceps. ✅ Why one procedure is performed over the other. ✅ What patients should expect after a tenotomy or tenodesis. ✅ Post-op treatment considerations. Biceps injury podcast interview with Dr. Jessica Aronowitz (Video) Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalp...

10 Orthopedic Injury Look-a-Likes You Need to Know | OEP244

June 21, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In episode 244, 10 Orthopedic Injury Look-a-Likes You Need to Know I talk about: ✅ How deceiving the human body can be. ✅ 10 examples of orthopedic "Look-a-Likes". ✅ Why some diagnoses look like others. ✅ How to differentiate one from the other. 🎥 Glute med tear vs Greater trochanteric bursitis video 🎥 L5 exam video 🎥 C7 NRC patient video 🎥 Tennis elbow self test video 🎥 Hip arthritis evaluation 🎥 Tarsal tunnel syndrome video 🎥 CMC arthritis vs Dequervain's video 🎥 Knee plica syndrome video...

Selective Tissue Tension Testing | OEP243

June 14, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In episode 243 "Selective Tissue Tension Testing" I bring to you... ✅ What STTT is. ✅ How to identify the difference between contractile and non-contractile tissues. ✅ How to utilize STTT in your evaluations. ✅ Examples of diagnoses where you use STTT and so much more! 👉👉👉E-BOOK- Lateral Hip Pain: Differential Diagnosis Made Easy! Need some online CEU's?? ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ Meet our sponsor, Medbridge!!! Be sure to check them out HERE and receive $175 off your next 1 year subscription NOW! Use coupon...

3 Most Common Blood Flow Restriction Questions Answered! | OEP242

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MB

In episode 242, "3 Most Common Blood Flow Restriction Questions Answered" I have Dr. Susie Lachowski with me to help answer these questions. We talk about... --> BFRT safety --> How soon to start BFRT after surgery --> Cardiovascular effects and more! NEXT BFR Certification Course is In Bangor, Maine on June 25, 2022 Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Need some online CEU's?? ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ Meet our sponsor, Medbridge!!! Be sure to ch...

3 Most Common Blood Flow Restriction Questions Answered! | OEP242

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MB

In episode 242, "3 Most Common Blood Flow Restriction Questions Answered" I have Dr. Susie Lachowski with me to help answer these questions. We talk about... --> BFRT safety --> How soon to start BFRT after surgery --> Cardiovascular effects and more! NEXT BFR Certification Course is In Bangor, Maine on June 25, 2022 Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: [email protected] Need some online CEU's?? ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ Meet our sponsor, Medbridge!!! Be sure to ch...

Mystery Evaluation - Lateral Knee Pain | OEP240

May 31, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MB

In this next episode, Mystery Evaluation - Lateral Knee Pain I give you a case presentation of a patient who sustained an injury during a fall and developed fairly severe lateral knee pain.  Today I will talk about: --> His mechanism of injury --> The evaluation process --> How we managed his injury and much more! Do you want to see a video of this evaluation?? Well, here it is: Mystery knee eval video Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoev...

Mystery Evaluation - Lateral Knee Pain | OEP241

May 31, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MB

In this next episode, Mystery Evaluation - Lateral Knee Pain I give you a case presentation of a patient who sustained an injury during a fall and developed fairly severe lateral knee pain.  Today I will talk about: --> His mechanism of injury --> The evaluation process --> How we managed his injury and much more! Do you want to see a video of this evaluation?? Well, here it is: Mystery knee eval video Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoev...