In this episode, Dr. Teddy Willsey discusses a research paper on load progression for the patellar tendon and its impact on rehabilitation. We explore key exercises like the split squat, rear foot elevated squat, bilateral squat, and forward heel tap, along with how to adjust plyometric exercises for optimal tendon loading. Dr. Willsey also discusses how the paper categorizes exercises into Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3, providing a structured approach for clinicians to improve patient outcomes.

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Dr. Teddy Willsey is a sports medicine focused physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and return to sport rehab. In addition to practicing PT, Teddy speaks and teaches publicly, writes and blogs regularly, and posts on social media daily.

Reference to article: Silva R, Song K, Hullfish T, Sprague A, Silbernagel K, Baxter J (2024) Patellar Tendon Load Progression during Rehabilitation Exercises: Implications for the Treatment of Patellar Tendon Injuries. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 56(3):545-552.

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In this episode with Belinda Beck, we explore the LIFTMOR trial and the importance of supervised strength training for osteoporotic bones, emphasizing the need for thorough assessments to manage co-morbidities. We discuss the impact of breast cancer treatment on bone health and the crucial roles of dietitians and exercise physiologists in maintaining bone health with proper protein and calcium intake. She also takes us through her current research which shows how strength training in these individuals shows real height changes in this patient population!

Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Social Work and member of the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus where she has taught musculoskeletal anatomy and conducted bone research for over 20 years. Most recently Belinda, with her Griffith colleagues, published the results of the LIFTMOR, LIFTMOR-M and MEDEX-OP clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass.

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In this episode with Dr Erik Thoomes, we discuss the differential diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy from somatic neck pain, the best provocation tests to use for ruling in cervical radiculopathy, the usefulness of the upper limb tension tests and patient reported outcome measures you can use with this patient population.

Want to learn more about cervical radiculopathy? Erik recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Expert Approaches to Cervical Radiculopathy” where he goes into further depth on the assessment, treatment and differential diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.

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Dr Erik Thoomes clinical as well as his research interests lie in helping patients manage their spinally related dysfunctions and pain. He has taught both physiotherapy undergraduates as well as post-graduate manipulative physical therapy students, with a special interest in clinical reasoning and motor control dysfunction and he still teaches CPD courses nationally and internationally. Erik has also just completed his PhD.

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