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Lumbar Radiculopathy Treatment | OEP334

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Episode 334 Lumbar Radiculopathy Treatment.  Today I discuss... -The influence of insurance companies on our treatment decisions -Conservative treatment strategies -What to do when conservative treatment fails -Who you should have on your team of providers -Expediting surgical intervention...

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Lumbar Radiculopathy Evaluation | OEP333

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today we discuss the... Lumbar Radiculopathy Evaluation -Signs and symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy -Differentiation between sciatica and radiculopathy -Differential diagnosis related to radiculopathy -Tips to optimize your evaluation process and so much more! (Video) S1 Radiculopathy Exam...

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Open Chain Knee Extension After ACLR | OEP332

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode, Open Chain Knee Extension after ACLR I talk about... -what happens to the ACL after surgery  – anterior tibial translation during open kinetic chain extension  – rehab considerations after ACLR and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! 👉I've been using Tread La...

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Intra-Articular Ankle Effusion | OEP331

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - March 26, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode, Intra-articular ankle effusion we talk about... -What ankle effusion looks like -What may cause ankle effusion -Managing ankle effusion and so much more E-mail: [email protected] Subject: Tread Labs Samples Just say you heard about the samples from Paul at OEP (Video) Ho...

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Commonly Missed Orthopedic Diagnoses | OEP330

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - February 27, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Let's take a little turn and look at missed diagnoses that looked like other diagnoses as a way of learning about orthopedics.  Today I talk to you about... ·    Why some diagnoses are missed. ·    Patients who I have seen with missed diagnoses. ·    Examples of some common and “not so common”...

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ACL Prehab | OEP329

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - February 13, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today we dive into the importance of ACL Prehab.  I talk about... -Why it’s important to prehab patients with ACL tears? -What should you focus on in prehabilitation? -How long prehab should be and so much more? Support OEP today! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our e...

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Massive Rotator Cuff Tears - Conservative Management | OEP328

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - February 06, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode about the conservative management of massive rotator cuff tears, I talk about... -What qualifies as a massive rotator cuff tear -Signs and symptoms of a massive RCT -Massive cuff tear look-a-likes -Strategies for treating the non-surgical massive RCT and much more! (Video)...

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Benefits of a Compression Knee Sleeve | OEP327

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - January 30, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I talk about... -What to look for in a good compression sleeve -Benefits of using a compression sleeve -Diagnoses treated with a knee sleeve -Differences between a knee stabilizing brace and compression sleeve and so much more. -If you stay with me to the end, I will tell...

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When the Apprehension Test Doesn't Cause Apprehension | OEP326

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - January 23, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today I want to talk about... -How to perform the Apprehension and Relocation tests -What a positive apprehension test looks like. -What it means when the test does not cause apprehension, but instead pain and so much more! Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP comm...

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Meniscus Tear Management |OEP325

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - January 16, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's podcast I talk about meniscus tears and... -When patients should go to an orthopedic specialist right away or not. -Treatment concepts for the patient with a meniscus tear. -Bracing  or not bracing. -What to do if not responding conservatively and so much more. Support OEP today! ...

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Meniscus Tear Evaluation | OEP324

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - January 07, 2024 22:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I will be talking about... -The role of the meniscus -Common mechanisms of injury -The clinical presentation of a patient with a meniscus tear -Special tests, evaluation tips and so much more!! Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Click ...

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Medial Scapular Border Pain | OEP323

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - January 02, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's show we talk about... -Structures that exist near the medial scapular border. -Tissues that refer to the medial scap. -One of the most often missed causes of medial scapular pain and so much more! Support OEP today! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Click HER...

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Orthopedic Questions and Answers | OEP322

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - December 26, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
-What does it mean if I pass the bear hug test but not the lift-off test? -Will a proximal biceps rupture heal itself? -Do you make the orthotic the same for a Morton's neuroma as you do for  Metatarsalgia? -I had severe back pain which lasted for 2 weeks and suddenly the back pain got better...

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Sources of Calf Pain | OEP321

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - December 19, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode we will be discussing the following 10 sources of calf pain... 1. DVT 2. Popliteal artery occlusion 3. S1 nerve root compression 4. Calf strain/tear 5. Plantaris rupture 6. Ruptured Baker's cyst 7. Compartment syndrome 8. Severe knee arthritis 9. Soleus/shin splint issues/tibi...

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Sources of Lateral Knee Pain | OEP320

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - December 05, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today we will take a dive into the lateral knee and sources of pain in that region.  We will discuss... -Common diagnoses that can cause lateral knee pain. -Signs and symptoms of the different diagnoses. -Sorting out and managing some of these diagnoses and a whole lot more! Check out these v...

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Hallux Limitus/Rigidus: Conservative Management | OEP319

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - November 28, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I will review with you... -The difference between hallux limitus and rigidus. -Why people develop this. -The conservative management options and so much more! Support OEP today! (Video) Hallux Rigidus Patient Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our ema...

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Calcific Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff | OEP318

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - November 21, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode call Calcific Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff I talk about... -What calcific tendinopathy is. -Who’s likely to have it. -What the clinical presentation looks like. -Treatment tips on how to manage it and much more! Support OEP today! Want to join the OEP community? Click...

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Stretching the Osteoarthritic Knee | OEP317

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - November 14, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today I’m going to give you my take from experience about if and when you stretch patients with an arthritic knee. Support OEP today! (Video) Stretching the Stiff Knee Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answere...

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Sciatic Flossing: Practical Tips for Sciatic Pain Relief | OEP316

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - November 07, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Welcome to another episode of Ortho Eval Pal, the podcast where we delve into the world of orthopedic and musculoskeletal health to help you understand and manage common conditions. In this episode, we're focusing on a topic that can bring relief to countless individuals struggling with sciatic ...

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Understanding Forefoot Varus: Causes, Assessment and Treatment | OEP315

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - October 31, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In this episode of Ortho Eval Pal, we dive deep into the topic of forefoot varus, a common lower limb condition that can lead to various musculoskeletal issues. Join us as we explore the causes and contributing factors behind forefoot varus, discuss the clinical assessment techniques used to dia...

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SLAP Lesion Special Tests | OEP314

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - October 24, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I... -Talk about what a SLAP lesion is -Review the most commonly used special tests -Throw in a few additional pearls to help better target SLAP lesions and so much more! Link to Physical Examination Maneuvers for SLAP Lesions O'Brien Test Video Support OEP today! Welcom...

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5 Most Common Causes of Foot Drop | OEP313

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - October 17, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's show we are going to be talking about the 5 most common causes of foot drop. We will be discussing... - Relevant anatomy -Multiple sources of foot drop -Management of foot drop in certain scenarios and so much more! (Video) Foot drop from peroneal nerve palsy (Video) Big toe weakness...

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Rotator Cuff Tear or Subacromial Impingement? |OEP312

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - October 10, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
I often get the question...  "How can you tell the difference between a rotator cuff tear and a subacromial impingement?" Today, I will review: -Anatomical differences between a RCT and sub-acromial impingement. -Sources of subacromial pain. -Differences in signs and symptoms between the two....

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Straight Leg Raise Test | OEP311

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - October 03, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I talk about... Straight Leg Raise Test-herniated disc or peripheral nerve entrapment?  ·        How to perform the SLR test  ·        Modifications to the test  ·        Deciphering nerve root compression from neural immobility  ·        Matching up a positive SLR Test wi...

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The Yergason's Test | OEP310

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 26, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today we take a look at the Yergason's test where we talk about... -What this special test is used for. -How to perform the test. -What to do if you find a positive Yergason’s test and so much more! (Video) How to perform the Yergason's Test (Video) Positive Yergason's test with patient Supp...

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Shoulder Arthritis or Adhesive Capsulitis? | OEP309

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 19, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Today I bring to you some discussion about the differences between shoulder arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. I talk about... -Anatomical reasons for limited and painful shoulder ROM. -How to clinically “tease out” one vs the other. -The differences in the treatment of each. -Importance of d...

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Patellofemoral Bracing: Is It Helpful? | OEP308

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 12, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode, I talk about... -Which patients are candidates for PF bracing. -Different braces. -What the goal is with PF bracing and so much more! PF Pain Syndrome Evaluation (Video) PF Taping Video Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they hav...

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Interview with Ilya Popov of ComeBack Mobility | OEP307

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 05, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Ilya Popov, CEO and Founder of Comeback Mobility.  -We talk about the evolution of ComeBack Mobility. -We discuss their signature product-The Smart Crutch Tips. -Ilya explains how the crutch tips work. -We talk about how the crutch tips he...

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Gluteus Medius Tears: Signs and Symptoms | OEP306

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 29, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode Gluteus Medius Tears: Signs and Symptoms I bring you the following... -Anatomy review of the gluteus medius muscle. -Differential diagnoses surrounding lateral hip pain -Signs and symptoms of a gluteus medius tear. -Management of patients with gluteus medius tendon tears. ...

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Evaluating and Managing Olecranon Bursitis | OEP305

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 22, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
In today's episode I... -Discuss the causes of olecranon bursitis -Review the signs and symptoms  -Discuss how to manage olecranon bursitis Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor!  Chattanooga.  To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered about ...

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