Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills
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Episode 102- Prescribing Home Exercise Equipment for your Patient
October 08, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBYou've all been asked this question..."What is the best piece of exercise equipment I should buy for my home?" In today's show I talk about what kind of equipment is best to buy and how to fit the equipment to the patient. The most important part here is that the patient is compliant with using the equipment and that it doesn't just become a coat rack and dust collector. As I tell all of my patients who ask this question, buy something you will use. Moving forward, I'd like to add a section...
Episode 101 - Cervical Traction: Manual and Mechanical
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBI love to do manual and mechanical cervical traction. It is one of those techniques that not only offers immediate relief but can be very helpful when diagnosing a cervical issue vs. a shoulder issue. Here are 3 videos for you that can help guide you in your journey to helping patients with cervical issues. Marquis Maneuver Video Manual Cervical Traction Mechanical Cervical Traction Moving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho...
Episode 100- Ortho Eval Pal: Where we've been and where we are going!
September 24, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBEpisode 100! I can't believe it. Today I give a shout out to all the people who have been instrumental in making Ortho Eval Pal happen and I talk about what we have accomplished with Ortho Eval Pal and what our next 100 episodes will look like. Moving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho. Send me your questions to: [email protected] Be sure to check out our 330+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul...
Episode 99- Back Braces:Should patients use them for low back pain?
September 17, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBThere has been a lot of research regarding the use of back braces and I've seen back braces used for many years but, there is a steady decline in the use of back braces and today I help to explain why. In this episode I will talk about: 1. Why a patient needs a back brace. 2. When back braces are most indicated. 3. What we are doing with patients if we are not bracing them. 4. Diagnoses where back braces are useful. 5. Patient scenarios and much more! Be sure to check out our 330+ videos on...
Episode 98: Ergonomics for people who sit a lot at work
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB@OrthoEvalPal we have a fully loaded podcast show today talking about ergonomics for people who sit a lot at work. Going to not get too technical here. I want to bring out a few pointers about ergonomic evaluations and how small workstation changes can make a huge difference in how a person feels while at work. I will mention the following: 1. Influencing your patient more than 1 hour per day, 3 days a week. 2. Chair height and position. 3. Sustained postural stress. 4. Monitor height and ...
Episode 97-Hallux Rigidus:Evaluation Considerations and Conservative Treatment
September 03, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MB@OrthoEvalPal I talk about how Hallux Rigidus is a very common foot issue that limits a person's function and ability to walk, run and do many other weight bearing activities. Today I chat about causes of hallux rigid, how I evaluate it and some of the conservative measures your can take when treating it. Here is my video playlist about foot pain: FOOT VIDS Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and LIKE our videos!! Would you like to listen to our ORTHO EVAL PAL PODCAST show? Click here to ...
Episode 96-Femoral Acetabular Impingement
August 27, 2019 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBLet's talk Femoral Acetabular Impingement! Today I will help answer the following: 1. What are the common signs and symptoms? 2. What is the Sign of the Buttock? 3. What is the FADIR test? 4. How do you treat FAI? Here are a couple videos to compliment today's podcast: FADIR test: Sign of the Buttock Hip Evaluation Webinar Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'...
Episode 95-"Burnout" We've all had it and how do you deal with it?
August 11, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBBurnout is quite real and can affect most anyone. This can happen in any profession and when it hits you, can vary. Today I chat a bit about how I have dealt with PT burnout and have a few tips that I used that hopefully can help you/ Enjoy! Haven't been to our Youtube Channel yet? Check it out to see real patients with real diagnoses, "how to" videos, evaluation techniques and much more! Ortho Eval Pal is looking for your help to keep the content coming. If you like our show and want to ...
Episode 94-4 Types of Weakness and What Each One Means.
August 06, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBKind of a different podcast today... I am teaching you about different types of weakness and what each type means while evaluating your patient. Is it true muscular weakness or is it neurological weakness? Maybe there's a little symptom magnification going on...Let me help you sort it all out. Here is a video of a patient with neurological weakness: https://youtu.be/hXOL7IgOUpg Haven't been to our Youtube Channel yet? Check it out to see real patients with real diagnoses, "how to" videos, ...
Episode 93-"To Brace or Not to Brace?" Knee, Foot & Ankle Bracing
July 30, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is a bit long but I think will be interesting and fruitful regarding lower extremity bracing. Here are some of the topics I'll be covering today: 1. Indications for bracing 2. Considerations, precautions and contraindications 3. Foot and ankle bracing 4. Knee bracing 5. Bracing for immobilization, protection and correction 6. The importance of compression sleeves 7. "Who is the right candidate for bracing? Here is a video of a patient requiring a "Corrective" knee brace. I explain in t...
Episode 92-Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: What it is, how to evaluate it and Paul's thoughts about treatment
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn Episode 92- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: What it is, how to evaluate it and Paul's thoughts about treatment, I will discuss the anatomy contained in the Tarsal Tunnel, sources of irritation and what the signs and symptoms are. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome can look like plantar fasciitis, a herniated disc and a few other things. I'll review the Tinel's sign and which nerves that branch off of the posterior tibia nerve cause trouble in different parts of the foot. Of course, I will talk about causes o...
Episode 91-Tinel's Sign: How and when to perform it and what it means!
July 16, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBWe have all performed a Tinel's sign on a patient. Did you know that there are multiple areas you can perform this special test? In this episode I talk about how to perform it and what it means when you have a positive sign and what the symptoms are. Below are a few areas I will discuss today: -Carpal Tunnel -Cubital Tunnel -Guyon's Canal -Tarsal Tunnel -Common Peroneal Nerve -Deep Peroneal Nerve If this podcast interests you, check out this video for another technique of evaluating nerve...
Episode 85- 3 Most Common Signs of Hip Arthritis
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MBhttp://eepurl.com/c4Y5df Don't miss these 3 Most common signs of hip arthritis. Hip arthritis can cause: -Groin pain. -Difficulty reaching your feet. -Loss of hip flexion and internal rotation. Don't forget to take into consideration the patient's age, loss of hip extension when walking and the difficulty taking off after getting up and standing after sitting for a while. X-rays are generally the best diagnostic image to identify hip OA and intra-articular injections can help decrease ...
Episode 90-Rotator Cuff Repair-Post-op Rehab Considerations
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBI have for you today some concepts and bits of advice to be aware of when treating patients who have had rotator cuff surgery. Here's a sneek peek: -Get the operative report. -Know your anatomy. -Understand what "stresses" the repair. -and more!! Be sure to check out my shoulder playlist: SHOULDER VIDEOS PLAYLIST Here is my "How to" video playlist: HOW TO VIDEOS Want to find ortho videos that interest you? Go to YouTube and search your topic and add Paul Marquis and/or Ortho Eval Pal to it a...
Episode 89-The Plantaris Rupture: How to Evaluate it and Treat it!
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBNot everyone has a Plantaris Muscle, but for those who do and tear it, there are a few things you should know about it. Only 1-2% of Plantaris muscles rupture alone. Most occur in conjunction to a medial gastrocnemius tear. Many people misdiagnose these as an achilles rupture. They are very easy to treat conservatively and often times no need for expensive diagnostic imaging. Today I'll talk about how to sort out the difference between an achilles rupture and plantaris rupture, discuss the m...
Episode 88-How to Evaluate and Treat Achilles Tendon Ruptures!
June 11, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBWe all seem to think that achilles tendon ruptures are easy to identify, but that is not always the case. In Episode 88-How to Evaluate and Treat Achilles Tendon Ruptures I talk about the common signs and symptoms of Achilles Tendon Ruptures, how I like to evaluate them and what to do with them when you see them. Here are a few links to compliment this podcast episode: How to Perform a Thompson Test on a Patient with a COMPLETE ACHILLES RUPTURE! https://youtu.be/2VfFdvhUI9s How to Evalua...
Episode 87-How to Assess a Leg Length Discrepancy
June 05, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MBToday I bring to you Episode 87-How to Assess a Leg Length Discrepancy. I give you for FREE, my opinion about how to best measure and fix a Leg Length Discrepancy. This measurement does NOT have to be perfect. Taking the measurement in standing can have more carryover into functional ADL's. #LegLengthDiscrepancy#OrthoEvalPal Check out my brief demo of how to assess a Leg Length Discrepancy, why I like to check it in standing and what I use to lift the foot. To see the video, click here: htt...
Episode 86- How to Treat Hip Arthritis
May 28, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 5.25 MBToday we talk about how to treat hip osteoarthritis from a conservative approach with therapy to the last resort, surgery. Let's discuss the following: 1. Exercises to avoid. 2. Exercises to emphasize. 3. Modifications to your exercise routine. 4. Intra-articular injections. 5. Surgery. I'm having trouble with my new website. Episode 85 is called "3 Most Common Signs of Hip Arthritis". Here is the podcast on YouTube: 3 Common Signs of Hip OA Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If ...
Episode 84 How to study Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy Better!
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 5.27 MBEpisode 84 How to study Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy Better! Anatomy is the basis of the medical world. You need to know anatomy before moving forward with medical studies. There are many great ways to study anatomy but in today’s episode I talk about what has worked well for me and tidbits of info that should help… The post Episode 84 How to study Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy Better! appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to ...
Episode 83- 3 Things Medical Providers MUST DO!!
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 3.78 MBEpisode 83- 3 Things Medical Providers MUST DO!! Okay everyone, here is where I let loose a bit. Don’t take offense to this but if you want to be good at what you do in ANY profession, you should do at least these 3 things: Listen to your patients. They can often diagnose by what… The post Episode 83- 3 Things Medical Providers MUST DO!! appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at O...
Episode 82 – Proper Sling Use. Tips to make your patient more comfortable
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 3.72 MBEpisode 82 – Proper Sling Use. Tips to make your patient more comfortable. Proper sling use is super important! Proper sling fittings are even more important! Here is why: Arm position must be appropriate according to the diagnosis. The Gleno-humeral joint (shoulder ball and socket) need to be brought together. The rotator cuff is more… The post Episode 82 – Proper Sling Use. Tips to make your patient more comfortable appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listenin...
Episode 81- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
April 23, 2019 12:15 - 10 minutes - 4.95 MBEpisode 81-Radial Tunnel Syndrome: Don’t mistake it for Tennis Elbow! Today I will talk to you about Radial Tunnel Syndrome. This is commonly missed since tennis elbow is so much more common. In this episode I will talk to you about the following: Common signs and symptoms. Evaluative techniques The use of selective tissue… The post Episode 81- Radial Tunnel Syndrome appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check ou...
Episode 80- How to use a Functional Squat to evaluate your patient.
April 16, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MBEpisode 80- How to use a Functional Squat to evaluate your patient. In today’s episode I talk about how I use the Functional Squat to evaluate many of my patients with lower extremity injuries. I’ll be discussing the following: How to set up the patient for the squat. What to observe while a patient is… The post Episode 80- How to use a Functional Squat to evaluate your patient. appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure t...
Episode 79-Dupuytren’s Contractures
April 08, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MBEpisode 79-Dupuytren’s Contractures Today let’s talk about what a Dupuytren’s Contracture is, who is at higher risk of getting it and how it can affect your shoulder patients. Let’s also talk about how to treat it. In today’s episode I will discuss the following: Collagen deposition. The progression of Dupuytren’s. Early management. High incidence… The post Episode 79-Dupuytren’s Contractures appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our po...
Episode 78- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
April 05, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 6.63 MBToday I will be talking about the following: What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? What causes De Quervain’s? How to evaluate it? Finkelstein’s test. Other causes of radial sided wrist pain. How to treat it conservatively and what to do if that fails and much more Here is a video of how to perform the Finkelstein’s… The post Episode 78- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more...
Episode 77-Cubital tunnel syndrome
March 27, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBCubital Tunnel Syndrome It’s happened to all of us…you’re turning around and strike your”Funny Bone” on the edge of a chair, desk or the window edge on a boat which I will never forget happening to me 20 years ago. Today I will talk about causes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, special tests, conservative treatment and… The post Episode 77-Cubital tunnel syndrome appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of o...
76:Dr. Ebonie Rio &The Latest on Lower Extremity Tendinopathy
March 19, 2019 11:46 - 45 minutes - 21 MBDr. Ebonie Rio &The Latest on Lower Extremity Tendinopathy Dr. Rio is a world renowned expert on tendinopathy. She is a physiotherapist and researcher at LaTrobe University in Australia. Today, Dr. Rio graciously takes time our of her busy schedule to discuss with us on the Ortho Eval Pal Podcast the following: The physiologic difference… The post 76:Dr. Ebonie Rio &The Latest on Lower Extremity Tendinopathy appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If y...
Episode 75- Patient expectations and progress over time.
March 12, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 6.7 MBEpisode 75- Patient expectations and progress over time.Even Do you want to increase your patient compliance? How about decreasing patient frustration? Even better, what about decreasing your frustration? It is very difficult to predict how your patient will do after certain injuries and there are many factors that go into figuring out a prognosis. You… The post Episode 75- Patient expectations and progress over time. appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listeni...
Episode 73- Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
March 06, 2019 14:58 - 16 minutes - 7.7 MBEpisode 73- Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar spinal stenosis can be quite difficult to treat but in this episode I will talk about some treatment tips and techniques to help you on your way. Today I will talk about the following: Hip flexor mobility/flexibility. Glute and abdominal strengthening. Cardio considerations. Thoracic mobility and… The post Episode 73- Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Than...
Lateral Elbow Pain! It’s not always “Tennis Elbow”
March 05, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 8.1 MBLateral Elbow Pain! It’s not always “Tennis Elbow” You’ll hear me talk a lot about Lateral Epicondylitis in this episode. Also, let’s not forget that there are several other generators of lateral elbow pain. I will talk about identifying the following: Lateral epicondylitis vs. radial tunnel syndrome C6 NRC mimicking lateral epi. Unrecognized tears of… The post Lateral Elbow Pain! It’s not always “Tennis Elbow” appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! ...
Episode 72- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Evaluation & Pointers
February 19, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 6 MBLumbar Spinal Stenosis Evaluation & Pointers Today folks I give you the anatomical picture of lumbar spinal stenosis usually common with lumbar hyperlordosis. I will cover the following: Causes of lumbar spinal stenosis Foraminal stenosis Contributing muscle tightness Weak abdominals Weak glutes Abdominal protrusion Facet overcompression Nerve root compression How to evaluate patients with lumbar… The post Episode 72- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Evaluation & Pointers appeared first on Ortho Eval...
Shin Splints-Causes and How to Treat Them.Episode 71
February 12, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 6.89 MBShin Splints-Causes and How to Treat Them is the topic of today’s episode. “Shin Splints” are a very common and debilitating problem. I talk a bit about the causes such as weight, activity level, ages most affected, foot biomechanics, shoewear and much more! Areas to look at and consider: Posterior tibialis Anterior tibialis Soleus Stress… The post Shin Splints-Causes and How to Treat Them.Episode 71 appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like...
Evaluating Shoes…What?? Episode 70
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 6.85 MBIn Episode 70 I talk about evaluating a patient’s footwear. Outersole, inner sole, amount of wear, wear patterns, shoewear habits, walking patterns and much more!! Looking at a shoe or sneaker can tell you a lot about a person’s gait and weight bearing patterns. Want to see a few foot evaluations? Click HERE Have you… The post Evaluating Shoes…What?? Episode 70 appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more o...
T1 Nerve Root Compression Evaluation
January 29, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBEpisode 69-T1 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms Let’s talk pain patterns, look-a-like’s, sensation loss, deep tendon reflexes, weakness and much more! Here is a video of a patient with a T1 nerve root compression: T1 VIDEO Video of C8 evaluation: T1 EVAL video Marquis Maneuver Video: MANEUVER VIDEO UE Deep Tendon reflexes:… The post T1 Nerve Root Compression Evaluation appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be su...
Episode 68-C8 Nerve Root Compression
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.97 MBEpisode 68-C8 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms Let’s talk pain patterns, look-a-like’s, sensation loss, deep tendon reflexes, weakness and much more! Here is a video of a patient with a C8 nerve root compression: C8 Video Video of C8 evaluation: C8 Eval Marquis Maneuver Video: MANEUVER VIDEO UE Deep Tendon reflexes: UE… The post Episode 68-C8 Nerve Root Compression appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sur...
Episode 67-C7 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 6 minutes - 3 MBEpisode 67-C7 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms Let’s talk pain patterns, look-a-like’s, sensation loss, deep tendon reflexes, weakness and much more! Here is a video of a patient with a C7 nerve root compression: C7 VIDEO Video of C7 evaluation: C7 EVAL VIDEO Marquis Maneuver Video: MANEUVER VIDEO UE Deep Tendon reflexes: UE DTR’s… The post Episode 67-C7 Nerve Root Compression: Signs and Symptoms appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If yo...
Episode 66- Interview with Bob Tarpey Athletic Trainer with the Toronto Blue Jays.
January 08, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 66- Interview with Bob Tarpey Athletic Trainer with the Toronto… The post Episode 66- Interview with Bob Tarpey Athletic Trainer with the Toronto Blue Jays. appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your p...
Episode 65 – C6 Nerve Root Compression
December 31, 2018 17:56 - 10 minutes - 4.81 MBEpisode 65-C6 Nerve Root Compression: Signs,symptoms and management Lots of interesting things happen with C6 nerve root compressions: Radiating pain to the shoulder blade Lateral elbow pain Wrist extensor weakness “Looks like” tennis elbow, radial tunnel syndrome and/or carpal tunnel syndrome All the above can divert your attention and make it look like… The post Episode 65 – C6 Nerve Root Compression appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal...
Episode 64-C5 Nerve Root Compression: Signs,symptoms and management
December 26, 2018 13:29 - 10 minutes - 4.96 MBSubscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released! Episode 64-C5 Nerve Root Compression:Signs,symptoms and management Lots of interesting things happen with C5 nerve root compressions: Radiating pain to the shoulder. Shoulder weakness. Biceps weakness Supination weakness Scapular pain All the above can divert your attention and make it look like other… The post Episode 64-C5 Nerve Root Compression: Signs,symptoms and management appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the S...
Episode 63-Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
December 18, 2018 20:22 - 13 minutes - 6.42 MBSubscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released! Episode 63-Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Let's get a better understanding of the signs and symptoms of CECS: Usually bilateral Males>females Dorsiflexion weakness/foot drop Severe aching pain (which relieves with rest within 1 hour) Common in the pes planus foot. "Calves get… The post Episode 63-Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. [paypal-donation] Support the Show. Thank...
Episode 62-Proximal vs Distal Biceps Ruptures
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 8.01 MBSubscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released! ] Episode 62-Proximal vs Distal Biceps Ruptures Biceps Ruptures Galore!! Today in Episode 62-Proximal vs Distal Biceps Ruptures I will help you with the following: Identifying biceps tears. Review the anatomy of the biceps. Discuss special tests for evaluating biceps ruptures How… The post Episode 62-Proximal vs Distal Biceps Ruptures appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If y...
Episode 61- Thoracic Kyphosis Causes and Treatment
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MBSubscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released! Today in Episode 61- Thoracic Kyphosis Causes and Treatment I talk about the following: Contributors to thoracic kyphosis. Injuries that are secondary to thoracic kyphosis. How kyphosis contributes to shoulder impingement. How kyphosis affects your breathing. How kyphosis causes cervical spine pain How… The post Episode 61- Thoracic Kyphosis Causes and Treatment appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks f...
Episode 60- Cervical Spine Arthritis
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 14 minutes - 6.63 MBWhat does Cervical Spine Arthritis present like and how to treat it is the topic for today’s podcast. I will be covering the following: -What is cervical spine arthritis? -What contributes to cervical spine arthritis? -What are the common signs and symptoms of c-spine arthritis? -How do you treat it? Thoracic kyphosis reduction… The post Episode 60- Cervical Spine Arthritis appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to...
Episode 59 Pros and Cons of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery
November 20, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 3.91 MBIn Episode 59 Pros and Cons of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery I talk about how minimally invasive surgery can be helpful at keeping the trauma of surgery to a minimal, decreasing risk of infection, decreasing pain and much more. I also discuss the perception that patients and other “non-orthopedic” providers have about the expectations… The post Episode 59 Pros and Cons of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for li...
Dupuytren’s, Adhesive Capsulitis & Knee Arthrofibrosis: What do they have in common?-Episode 58
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MBDupuytren’s, Adhesive Capsulitis & Knee Arthrofibrosis: What do they have in common? Today I integrate each of the above diagnoses so that you can see how recognizing each can help with treating the other. Recognizing potential complications is super important. Be sure to follow us on YouTube to see real patients with… The post Dupuytren’s, Adhesive Capsulitis & Knee Arthrofibrosis: What do they have in common?-Episode 58 appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks ...
6 Sources of Lateral Hip Pain-OEP Episode 57
November 06, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBLet’s talk about the 6 Sources of Lateral Hip Pain! Greater trochanteric bursitis Gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears Iliac apophysitis L5 nerve root compression IT band TFL syndrome Acetabular labral tear Not only will I talk about the 6 sources of lateral hip pain but discuss some helpful treatment tips. Be sure to… The post 6 Sources of Lateral Hip Pain-OEP Episode 57 appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to ...
Episode 56-Dry Needling with Philip Chamberlain PT
October 30, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBToday on episode 56 I have the pleasure of interviewing Philip Chamberlain PT about the use of Dry Needling as a modality in the treatment of patients with orthopedic injuries. We discuss the following: Indications for dry needling. Contraindications for dry needling. Different diagnoses treated. Insurance re-imbursement for dry needling. Dry needling process. Patient… The post Episode 56-Dry Needling with Philip Chamberlain PT appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thank...
Episode 55- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS)
October 23, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBHave you ever treated Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? If so, you know how important it is to recognize this devastating problem early. If you haven’t ever treated it, then you need to listen carefully to this episode. -Understand the importance of early recognition. -Treat this with a team approach. -Know how treatment of… The post Episode 55- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome(CRPS) appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be...
Episode 53- Lumbar Neurosurgical Perspective with Dr. John Wahlig
October 16, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBGet a better feel for the neurosurgical side of the management of low back pain. Dr. Wahlig and I keep this simple and easy to understand. I am sure you will learn lots today when we talk about the following: What are the “Red Flags” to be concerned about when evaluating patients with LBP… The post Episode 53- Lumbar Neurosurgical Perspective with Dr. John Wahlig appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out mo...
Episode 52- Interventional Pain Management with guest Dr. Andrew Lederman
October 09, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBToday’s talk is geared toward helping you understand interventional pain management for lumbar spine pain. We discuss the following: -Process and procedure for performing an interventional injection -Indications for lumbar spine injections -Time frames for response from infections -Precautions to be taken prior to injecting -Understanding the importance of a team approach when treating… The post Episode 52- Interventional Pain Management with guest Dr. Andrew Lederman appeared first on O...