Latest Musculo-skeletal exam Podcast Episodes
The Yergason's Test | OEP310
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 26, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsToday 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...
Shoulder Arthritis or Adhesive Capsulitis? | OEP309
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 19, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsToday 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...
Patellofemoral Bracing: Is It Helpful? | OEP308
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - September 12, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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...
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 ratingsIn 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...
Gluteus Medius Tears: Signs and Symptoms | OEP306
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 29, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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. ...
Evaluating and Managing Olecranon Bursitis | OEP305
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 22, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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 ...
Red Flags Related to Low Back Pain | OEP304
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 15, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsToday I talk about Red Flags Related to Low Back Pain. Here I discuss... -The importance of identifying “red flags” early. -Most common signs and symptoms of red flags of the low back. -Differences between subjective and objective “Red Flags” and so much more! (Video) Patient with multiple "R...
A Case of Malignancy in a Lumbar Spine Pain Patient | OEP303
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 08, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode I bring to you... "A Case of Malignancy in a Lumbar Spine Pain Patient." 1. Review of a patient scenario with chronic LBP. 2. Identify the specific “red flags” associated with this patient situation. 3. Brief review of lumbar spine “red flags”. 4. Bring some tissues for th...
Walker Boot vs. Lace Up Brace. Which is Best? |OEP302
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - August 01, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode, "Walker Boot vs. Lace Up Brace. Which is Best?" I talk about... 1. Common diagnoses you can utilize a brace or boot with. 2. Indications for use of a lace up brace vs a walker boot. 3. Benefits of using a walker boot vs a lace up brace. Support ...
3 Types of Leg Length Discrepancies and...Who Needs a Lift? |OEP301
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - July 25, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode I talk about 3 Types of Leg Length Discrepancies and...Who Needs a Lift? I discuss... ✅The different types of LLD's out there. ✅ Who will benefit most from a lift. ✅How to determine if a lift goes in the shoe or on the sole and so much more! Click HERE to get $100 off a Sau...
Tips for Navigating Orthopedics for New Providers | OEP300
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - July 18, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratings🎉🍾EPISODE 300! Tips for Navigating Orthopedics for New Providers Well folks, we made it! 300 episodes and more to come. Today I talk about... 1. Frustrations I hear from new medical providers about orthopedics. 2. How to build a base for your orthopedic evaluations. 3. ...
Common Sources of Dorsal Foot Pain | OEP299
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - July 11, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode called Common Sources of Dorsal Foot Pain, I am going to talk about how to look outside the box when assessing dorsal foot pain and discuss the most common sources of dorsal foot pain. (Video of Top of the Foot Pain) Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out ...
Wobbly Legs A Case Presentation | OEP298
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - July 04, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's case presentation, I will talk to you about a recent patient who started to develop paresthesias in one leg which then started in the other and became weak in the legs and started tripping and falling. Today, I will review... 1. Lumbar spine evaluation turned to cervical spi...
Plantar Fasciopathy Treatment "The Secret Sauce" | OEP297
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - June 27, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn episode 297 I bring to you my most common treatment regime for plantar fasciopathy. Today I will talk about... -General stats about my patients with plantar fasciitis. -How I educate my patients about plantar fasciitis. -Treatment regimens at different stages. -“Why” I treat them the way ...
Patella Tendon Rupture Evaluation | OEP296
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - June 20, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn episode 296 called Patella Tendon Rupture Evaluation I bring to you a case presentation of a patient and I talk about... -A specific patient presentation. -Anatomy surrounding the extensor mechanism of the knee. -The evaluative findings. -How to differentiate between a quad rupture and pa...
Calcaneal Fat Pad Atrophy: OEP295
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - June 13, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn episode 295 called Calcaneal Fat Pad Atrphy we will be talking about: -Anatomy surrounding the plantar aspect of the heel. -Clinical findings and diagnosis. -Differential diagnosis. -Conservative treatment and so much more! (Video) of patient with calcaneal fat pad atrophy (Video) of how ...
Diagnostic Imaging: When and How to Request it? | OEP294
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - June 06, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn episode 294, Diagnostic Imaging: When and How to Request it? I review: 1. The challenges of requesting diagnostic imaging. 2. Showing justification for imaging. 3. Requesting appropriate diagnostic imaging. 4. Proper “team” communication and so much more...
Plantar Fibromatosis: Conservative Treatment | OEP293
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - May 30, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode I talk about... -What a plantar fibroma is. -Signs and symptoms of plantar fibromatosis. -Risk factors for acquiring this. -Differential diagnoses. -How to treat this diagnosis conservatively and so much more! Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out all th...
Shoulder vs Cervical Spine Dysfunction - Which is it? |OEP292
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - May 23, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn episode 292, Shoulder vs Cervical Spine Dysfunction - Which is it? I discuss the... 1. Difficulties of teasing out shoulder vs neck dysfunction. 2. Marquis Maneuver and other relevant special tests. 3. Importance of a good clinical exam. 4. What to do if you find both in a patient. (Video) ...
Flexed Knee Gait: Mechanisms and Management | OEP291
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - May 16, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode I review: -Injuries that can cause a “flexed” knee gait. -Mechanisms of “why” people walk with a flexed knee posture. -Management recommendations to correct a flexed knee gait and so much more! (Video) Knee Extension Stretch Options Playlist (Video) Hoffa's Test (Video) Quad ...
Evaluating and Managing Morton’s Neuroma | OEP290
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - May 09, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode 290, Evaluating and Managing Morton’s Neuroma I talk about... · What a “Morton’s Neuroma” is. · Causes of Morton’s Neuroma. · Signs and symptoms. · Differential diagnoses · How to manage Morton's Neuroma conservatively and so much more...
3 Most Common Causes of Proximal Humeral Bruising | OEP289
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - May 02, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode I talk about the 3 Most Common Causes of Proximal Humeral Bruising. I will... 1. Discuss the most common causes of proximal humeral bruising. 2. Briefly review 3 patient scenarios 3. Talk about what to add to your evaluation if you see proximal humeral bruisin...
Side Hustle: What to Know if you Have One | OEP288
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 25, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode, Side Hustle: What to Know if you Have One, I discuss the following: - Do you need a side hustle? -What should that side hustle be? -When is the side hustle not worth it and so much more. Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out all they have to offer, trial mo...
Quadriceps Activation Progression | OEP287 Rev 1
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 19, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode I talk about a quadriceps activation progression. I will go over the following: ✅ Why the quads shut down? ✅ Review what reflex inhibition is. ✅ Step by step progression to re-activate the quads and so much more! 👉(Video) Patient with quad shut down demonstration 👉(Video) How...
Quadriceps Activation Progression | OEP287
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 19, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode I talk about a quadriceps activation progression. I will go over the following: ✅ Why the quads shut down? ✅ Review what reflex inhibition is. ✅ Step by step progression to re-activate the quads and so much more! 👉(Video) Patient with quad shut down demonstration 👉(Video) How...
T1 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP286
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 11, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn today's episode 286, T1 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) I review the following: 1. Pain pattern of a T1 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...
C8 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP285
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - April 04, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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...
C7 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP284
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - March 28, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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...
C6 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP283
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - March 21, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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...
C5 Nerve Root Compression Clinical Presentation (REVISITED) | OEP282
Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills - March 14, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn 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...
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