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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tpmpodcast/subscribe Putting big mouths and big ideas behind microphones. The Physio Matters Podcast - Clinical Gold Delivered Direct. Episodes will feature expert, honest advice, delivered directly to listeners at no cost. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine information for those working in physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, medicine and all divisions of the healthcare industry.
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Today's special guest is Dr. Laura Peaslee and we chat about all things bike fitting. -Injuries caused by poor bike fitting -Modifications for different orthopedic conditions -The process of how to do a bike fit and so much more! Would you like to connect with Dr. Peaslee? Here's her info: Website: www.pursuitptbike.com Email: laura@pursuitptbike.c…
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Today's episode, "Treating Various Causes of Metatarsalgia" is a continuation of last week's episode. This week I talk about... -The importance of proper shoe ware -What type of stretching is most beneficial -When orthotics are indicated, what type to use and so much more! (Video) Proper metatarsal pad placement (Video) Claw toes, Hammer toes and m…
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One whole lot of stress occurred when the CSP announced the insurance held with them will no longer cover "Thoracic Acupuncture". What does that mean? What are the time frames? How can you go about making sure you are insured?!?!Jonathan Hobbs is here from the AACP (he is the chair so he knows!) to answer all these questions…
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In today's episode called "Causes of Metatarsalgia" we will be discussing... -Anatomy related to the ball of the foot -The various causes of metatarsalgia -Contributors to some of these diagnoses and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!! 👉I've been using Tread Labs with my patients and family for over 4 years. They are my favorite non-cu…
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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 when needed and so much more! Meet our new sponsor: Tread La…
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I approached Charli when I noticed that, as well as being a clinician, she is also a celebrant. What I didn't know is that she is also a wine expert, a gay, autistic woman with ADHD who is in the middle of a phd looking at the effect of rubber pitch services on injury in male rugby players.And we cover all of that in this epsiode!…
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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 (Video) Positive Well or Crossed SLR test (Video) How to pe…
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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 Labs with my patients and family for over 4 years. They are my…
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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: hello@treadlabs.com Subject: Tread Labs Samples Just say you heard about the samples from Paul at OEP (Video) How to perform the Kleiger's test (Video) High ankle sprain…
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Siobhan Cowling talks to Jo about what led her to leave Physiotherapy, coping with the transition, what she misses about work, the negatives, 'Who am I?' and the positives, the tips and tricks she's learned along the way.Siobhan says she still hasn't become comfortable with the R word, but she's found a great alternative and is loving her refiremen…
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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” missed diagnoses. · Tips on what direction to take if you mis-dia…
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Fiona Sweny joins this episode to dissect the common performance themes and challenges that span the Sport, Military and Healthcare industries. Fiona has had a hugely varied career from Physiotherapist to Army Officer to MBA to digital health. This episode touches on the power of reflection, resiliency, psychology safety, leadership, effective and …
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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 email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your…
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In my ignorance, when Felicity suggested this topic I thought 'that'll be interesting, but I wonder how much being diabetic affects identity.'As a result of this conversation, I am humbled and now fully educated as to the extent of monitoring, tweaking and managing this condition requires, and also the effect on Felicity's view of herself as a prof…
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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) Massive rotator cuff tear patient (Video) Slightly less m…
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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 you what my 2 favorite knee compression sleeves are.. 🦵Inc…
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Being Inclusive is not just about providing access ramps... Emily Kramer Throckmorton is here to chew over how to be actually inclusive with those who need adaptations to exercise. Including those who want to lift weights or outstrip you at CrossFit WODs... https://www.kaizenathleticsvb.com/
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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 community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at…
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Breasts! 50% of the population have them and yet are mostly ignored in the clinical context. Or maybe even worse... Siobhan O'Donovan is here to discuss a multitude of problems relating to this including postural and biomechanical issues. Like and Subscribe to never miss a show. physio-matters.com mskmag.substack.com Valdhealth.com…
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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! Show sponsor: EZ Slant Want to join the OEP community? Clic…
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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 HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom…
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As we embark on a fresh year and the new season of You Matter, who better than my lovely friend Jack to join me in chewing over our respective reflections of 2023 and the things we are looking forward to in 2024. Never knowingly staying on theme, we cover house moves, kids exams, agony aunts, working with your namesake and many other unrelated topi…
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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 HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of t…
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-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 and I developed tingling and pain down my left leg. “Is t…
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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/tibial stress fx 10. Muscle cramping/Charlie Horses 👉👉Supp…
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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 videos related to the lateral knee: (Video) Varus stress te…
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Injections for Osteoarthritic Knees is a big, evolving, controversial topic. On the one hand, emerging evidence suggests the cheap, easily available steroids are damaging to joints, on the other questions remain over effectiveness of more expensive injectables like Hyaluronic Acid and PRP.Combine that with Physiotherapists having lost the rights to…
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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 email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page. Ask me your o…
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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 HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom …
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Hyaluronic Acid is commonly lumped in with other injectables like PRP, Steroids, stem cells and so on. In some ways of course it is similar, the indications and method of delivery are not miles apart.Should we be thinking about it differently for Osteoarthritic Knees however? Jim Carr of Eos Active is here to Chew It Over with Jack and open up this…
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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 answered about shockwave therapy, high level laser, radial pressur…
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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 pain: Sciatic Flossing. Sciatic flossing is a techniqu…
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Jim was just a little excited to indulge in one of his favourite topics for a full podcast - Osteoarthritis. Ossur produce a wide range of limb products, of particular interest are their medial offloader braces for knee osteoarthritis. These provide a very real option as part of a management program for this tricky condition and Jim wanted to delve…
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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 diagnose it, and examine effective treatment options. Whe…
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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! Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out all they hav…
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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 from NRC and Peroneal nerve injury (Video) L3-4 NRC ev…
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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. -Treatment considerations and so much more! Support OEP t…
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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 with other clinical findings and so much more! (Video) SLR test (Video) Sciatic Flossing (Vi…
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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 Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To…
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