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Ep 62: Patellofemoral pain CPG: what are the best treatments? with Dr Christian Barton (Part 2 of 2) Dec 13, 2021

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You’ve figured out contributing impairments—now what? Exercise therapy or taping? Foot orthoses or manual therapy? Dr Christian Barton continues his chat with Drs Dan Chapman and Chelsea Cooman in the second episode of our 2-part patellofemoral pain CPG series to share the most effective treatment strategies for reducing pain and improving function. The patellofemoral pain CPG is freely available on JOSPT's website at the following link: https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2019.0302

Ep 61: Patellofemoral pain CPG: 6 factors to consider for better diagnosis, with Dr Christian Barton (Part 1 of 2) Dec 07, 2021

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Dr Christian Barton joins Drs Dan Chapman and Chelsea Cooman to dive into the patellofemoral pain CPG published in JOSPT in April 2019. In the first episode of this 2-part series, we hit the highlights of this extensive CPG, including the true definition of patellofemoral pain syndrome, as well as the 4 categories of impairments the CPG lays out to allow for a simplified diagnosis. Dr Barton makes the case for looking beyond the research—widening the clinical lens for better diagnosis and better musculoskeletal care. The patellofemoral pain CPG is freely available on JOSPT's website at the following link: https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2019.0302

Ep 60: Return to running mini-masterclass, with Dr Rich Willy Nov 22, 2021

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When it comes to rehabilitation after ACL injury, return to running can get a bit overshadowed by return to sport. Yet running is a key function milestone for athletes. Why is return to running so important and how do you help set the athlete up for successful return to running? Dr Rich Willy from the University of Montana is here to help.

Ep 59: Newsflash from the AOPT, with Profs Lori Michener and Joe Donnelly Nov 15, 2021

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Profs Lori Michener and Joe Donnelly, Vice President and President, respectively, of the APTA’s Academy of Orthopaedic Physical therapy (AOPT), share the inside track on the AOPT’s new strategic framework, opportunities for grants, and how you can get involved with AOPT. Visit http://www.orthopt.org to find out more about the Academy and its work.

Ep 58: Sport, injury, and hormones—mythbusting with Elisa Nédélec Nov 08, 2021

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Sports physical therapist Elisa Nédélec heard so many harmful myths about when and how girls and women should play sport that she decided to start a PhD. In today’s episode, Elisa explains why girls and women should stay active, and what research can (and can’t) tell us about the relationship between reproductive hormones and musculoskeletal injury. Elisa co-leads the FAIR-ACL Project with Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale, which tracks female athletes’ hormone profiles at the time of ACL injury. Find out more about the FAIR-ACL Project at: https://fairaclproject.isrg.org.uk

Ep 57: Squat, push, pull, hinge: 4 keys to return-to-sport success, with Dr Dan Lorenz (Part 2 of 2) Nov 01, 2021

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In the second episode of our 2-part masterclass on late-phase ACL rehabilitation, Dr Dan Lorenz shares what it means to bring sport specificity to rehab. It’s not about replicating every drill the athlete will do at practice. Rather, Dr Lorenz encourages clinicians to understand how the athlete moves during sport and treat the impairment that’s preventing the athlete from unleashing powerful movements.

Ep 56: Launching into late-phase rehab after ACL reconstruction, with Dr Dan Lorenz (Part 1 of 2) Oct 25, 2021

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In Part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Dr Dan Lorenz joins Drs Dan Chapman and Chelsea Cooman to dig into what quality rehab looks like in the late stages after an ACL reconstruction. Dr Lorenz covers the importance of loading, including where to start, how to load for the demands of the sport, and how it can look different at 4 vs 8 months. He shares his criteria for returning to run, prerunning drills, when and how to progress into plyometrics, and a peek into what he thinks the early stages should look like to prepare for later success.

Ep 55: Untangling shoulder instability for the youth athlete, with Suzanne Gard Oct 18, 2021

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A young handball player walks into your clinic tomorrow—she tells you her shoulder pain is bad, and getting worse. What should she do? Sports physical therapist Suzanne Gard is here to help untangle shoulder instability. Tune in for tips on assessing and treating shoulder instability and building strong and supportive lines of communication with youth athletes. The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) World Congress will take place in Denmark in August 2022. Head to http://www.ifspt.org to find out more.

Ep 54: The future of a diverse and inclusive esports, with Dr Caitlin McGee (Part 2 of 2) Oct 11, 2021

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Dr Caitlin McGee is back for the second of a two-part episode to outline the challenges and opportunities for diversity and inclusion in esports. Like many industries, esports is grappling with a past that did not embrace the rich and diverse gaming community as much as it could have. How is change happening, and who is driving it? Dr McGee is the co-owner and Performance & Esports Medicine Director of 1HP, a company that provides health and performance services to esports players, teams, and organizations. For more on the role for the musculoskeletal rehabilitation practitioner in esports, check out Dr McGee's recent editorial in JOSPT: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.0109

Ep 53: Enter the exciting world of esports, with Dr Caitlin McGee (Part 1 of 2) Oct 04, 2021

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Ease your way into the billion-dollar esports industry in this first of a two-part episode as Dr Caitlin McGee explains what esports are and the common musculoskeletal problems seen in gamers, then walks through how she approaches an initial clinical evaluation. Dr McGee is the co-owner and Performance & Esports Medicine Director of 1HP, a company that provides health and performance services to esports players, teams, and organizations. For more on the role for the musculoskeletal rehabilitation practitioner in esports, check out Dr McGee's recent editorial in JOSPT: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.0109

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