Episodios

  • Overview of Ankle Sprains - Types and Basic Exam
    Jul 30 2024

    Here we cover the following:

    • How ankle anatomy and physiology affect how the ankle is sprained
    • Types of ankle sprains and mechanisms of injury
    • Differential diagnoses to make sure to rule out
    • What to look at in an exam

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    11 m
  • Periodization Examples: Linear, Nonlinear/Undulating, and Block Programs
    Jun 18 2024

    How can we utilize periodization in a rehab setting? What models are ideal for your patient?

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Overview of Linear, Nonlinear/Undulating, and Block periodization programs
    • Advantages and disadvantages of different program types

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    15 m
  • Intro to Periodization Principles in Rehab
    Jun 4 2024

    How can we better create positive adaptations in our patients, without risk of tissue overload?

    In this episode, we cover the following:

    • utilization of periodization in a rehab setting
    • what the General Adaptation Syndrome and Fitness-Fatigue models say about how adaptation occurs
    • how to use these concepts to educate your patients who are doing too little or too much

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    14 m
  • Long Head of Biceps Tendon Pathology: Pain Generator or Not?
    Mar 12 2024

    You have a patient referred to you for Biceps Tendonitis, but is this really the pain generator or not? What else could be involved?

    In this episode, we cover the following:

    • Anatomy of the Long Head of the Biceps
    • Biceps Tendonitis vs. Biceps Tendonosis
    • Common tissue injuries associated with Biceps Tendon Pathology
    • Patient demographics with this injury
    • Examples of objective measurements to include in your exam

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    10 m
  • What is a Lasague Test? A Closer Look at the Straight Leg Raise Test
    Feb 20 2024

    In this episode, we cover the following:

    • Where did the Lasague Test get its name from?
    • What does this test actually test?
    • What happens physiologically to the nerves during this test?
    • How can we optimize accurate results?

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    6 m
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis
    Feb 6 2024

    Have a patient with medial knee pain?

    Today, we cover more on Pes Anserine Bursitis (also commonly referred to as Pes Anserine Syndrome):

    • What is the Pes Anserine?
    • Who typically develops this bursitis?
    • How do we evaluate this in our patients?
    • What differentials should we rule out?
    • What do we do about it?

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    13 m
  • Cervical Stingers in Collision Sports
    Jan 23 2024

    Want to brush up on your sports-related injuries? Today for the neck region, we cover:

    • What is a stinger?
    • How does it happen?
    • What do we screen for?
    • What are some other differential diagnoses?

    Here is the study I mention in the episode for your reading pleasure.

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    12 m
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
    Jan 9 2024

    PT Snacks is back with the new year! We're kicking it off with Iliotibial Band Syndrome. In this episode, we cover the following:

    • What is the IT Band?
    • What are the current theories of why it gets aggravated?
    • Who gets this diagnosis and how?
    • How do we evaluate this in our patients?
    • What differential diagnoses do we rule out?
    • How is imaging utilized in these patients?
    • What do we do for treatment?

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    16 m