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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

-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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 discussing the prognosis with patients and so much more! F…

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 have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answered …

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 help objectify weightbearing status and so much more! Cont…

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. e-Book-Lateral Hip Pain: Differential Diagnosis Made Easy!…

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 shockwave therapy, high level laser, radial pressure wave, co…

Today 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 "Red Flags" Support OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor! …

In 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 this one. This story might tug at your heart a little. Or you m…

In 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 OEP today! Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out all they have to off…

In 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 Saunders Cervical Traction Unit through one of our former sp…

🎉🍾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. The importance of value- based care. 4. How to improve your orthopedic evaluatio…

In 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 all they have to offer, trial modalities, have your question…

In 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 spine evaluation. 2. Our order of evaluation and why we took that r…

In 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 I do. -What to do if they don’t get better. ( FREE Plantar…

In 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 patella tendon rupture. -Pre-op management and so much more!…

In 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 I use a custom orthotic for a patient with calcaneal fat p…

In 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! Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out all they have to offer, trial modalit…

In 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 they have to offer, trial modalities, have your questions answe…

In 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) Marquis Maneuver (Podcast Episode 36 - Marquis Maneuver)…

In 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 contraction with biofeedback Welcome to our new sponsor…

In 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! Welcome to our new sponsor! Chattanooga. To check out all they have to offer, trial modalities…

In 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 bruising and so much more! (Video) Proximal humeral fracture - old video Welco…

In 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 modalities, have your questions answered about shockwave th…

In 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 to use biofeedback 👉(Video) Russian stimulation for th…

In 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 much more! (Video) T1 NRC evaluation of a patient (--…