Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

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Episode 97-Hallux Rigidus:Evaluation Considerations and Conservative Treatment Sep 03, 2019

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@OrthoEvalPal I talk about how Hallux Rigidus is a very common foot issue that limits a person's function and ability to walk, run and do many other weight bearing activities. Today I chat about causes of hallux rigid, how I evaluate it and some of the conservative measures your can take when treating it.
Here is my video playlist about foot pain: FOOT VIDS
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#HalluxRigidus#FootPain#PhysicalTherapy#OrthoEvalPal

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Episode 96-Femoral Acetabular Impingement Aug 26, 2019

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Let's talk Femoral Acetabular Impingement! Today I will help answer the following:
1. What are the common signs and symptoms?
2. What is the Sign of the Buttock?
3. What is the FADIR test?
4. How do you treat FAI?
Here are a couple videos to compliment today's podcast:
FADIR test:
Sign of the Buttock
Hip Evaluation Webinar

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Episode 95-"Burnout" We've all had it and how do you deal with it? Aug 11, 2019

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Burnout is quite real and can affect most anyone. This can happen in any profession and when it hits you, can vary. Today I chat a bit about how I have dealt with PT burnout and have a few tips that I used that hopefully can help you/ Enjoy!
Haven't been to our Youtube Channel yet? Check it out to see real patients with real diagnoses, "how to" videos, evaluation techniques and much more!
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#MusculoskeletalEval#Weakness#OrthoEvalPal
Thanks a bunch!
Paul

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Episode 94-4 Types of Weakness and What Each One Means. Aug 06, 2019

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Kind of a different podcast today... I am teaching you about different types of weakness and what each type means while evaluating your patient. Is it true muscular weakness or is it neurological weakness? Maybe there's a little symptom magnification going on...Let me help you sort it all out.
Here is a video of a patient with neurological weakness: https://youtu.be/hXOL7IgOUpg
Haven't been to our Youtube Channel yet? Check it out to see real patients with real diagnoses, "how to" videos, evaluation techniques and much more!
Ortho Eval Pal is looking for your help to keep the content coming. If you like our show and want to donate, go to our website Ortho Eval Pal and hit the HEART icon.
Don't forget to go to Apple Podcast or Spotify and "LIKE" "RATE" and "REVIEW"
#MusculoskeletalEval#Weakness#OrthoEvalPal
Thanks a bunch!
Paul

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Episode 93-"To Brace or Not to Brace?" Knee, Foot & Ankle Bracing Jul 30, 2019

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This is a bit long but I think will be interesting and fruitful regarding lower extremity bracing.
Here are some of the topics I'll be covering today:
1. Indications for bracing
2. Considerations, precautions and contraindications
3. Foot and ankle bracing
4. Knee bracing
5. Bracing for immobilization, protection and correction
6. The importance of compression sleeves
7. "Who is the right candidate for bracing?
Here is a video of a patient requiring a "Corrective" knee brace. I explain in this video why this gentleman is a good candidate and the purpose for the brace.
Haven't been to our Youtube Channel yet? Check it out to see real patients with real diagnoses, "how to" videos, evaluation techniques and much more!
Ortho Eval Pal is looking for your help to keep the content coming. If you like our show and want to donate, go to our website Ortho Eval Pal and hit the HEART icon.
Don't forget to go to Apple Podcast or Spotify and "LIKE" "RATE" and "REVIEW"
Thanks a bunch!
Paul
#KneeBraces#AnkleBraces#ToBraceorNottoBrace#OrthoEvalPal

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Episode 92-Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: What it is, how to evaluate it and Paul's thoughts about treatment Jul 23, 2019

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In Episode 92- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: What it is, how to evaluate it and Paul's thoughts about treatment, I will discuss the anatomy contained in the Tarsal Tunnel, sources of irritation and what the signs and symptoms are. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome can look like plantar fasciitis, a herniated disc and a few other things. I'll review the Tinel's sign and which nerves that branch off of the posterior tibia nerve cause trouble in different parts of the foot. Of course, I will talk about causes of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and how to treat it.
Be sure to check out this video of Sciatic nerve flossing
Here is an old and brief video of a patient with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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#TarsalTunnel#FootNumbness#TinglyFoot#OrthoEvalPal

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Episode 91-Tinel's Sign: How and when to perform it and what it means! Jul 16, 2019

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We have all performed a Tinel's sign on a patient. Did you know that there are multiple areas you can perform this special test? In this episode I talk about how to perform it and what it means when you have a positive sign and what the symptoms are. Below are a few areas I will discuss today:
-Carpal Tunnel
-Cubital Tunnel
-Guyon's Canal
-Tarsal Tunnel
-Common Peroneal Nerve
-Deep Peroneal Nerve
If this podcast interests you, check out this video for another technique of evaluating nerve damage: The Scratch Collapse Test
Here's an old and brief video of a patient who had tarsal tunnel syndrome which we used the Tinel's Sign with: Tarsal Tunnel Video
How about a video of Tinel's at the wrist? Carpal Tunnel Tinel's
#Tinel'sSign#NerveInjuries#SpecialTests#OrthoEvalPal

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Episode 85- 3 Most Common Signs of Hip Arthritis Jul 09, 2019

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Don't miss these 3 Most common signs of hip arthritis. Hip arthritis can cause:
-Groin pain.
-Difficulty reaching your feet.
-Loss of hip flexion and internal rotation.
Don't forget to take into consideration the patient's age, loss of hip extension when walking and the difficulty taking off after getting up and standing after sitting for a while.
X-rays are generally the best diagnostic image to identify hip OA and intra-articular injections can help decrease pain and help to diagnose that most of the pain is intra-articular.
Check out our demonstration video for an explanation of each and feel free to subscribe to us on YouTube for more great videos and LIKE our video if and only if you LIKE our video.
Here is a patient with one of the classic signs of Hip OA: VIDEO

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Episode 90-Rotator Cuff Repair-Post-op Rehab Considerations Jul 02, 2019

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I have for you today some concepts and bits of advice to be aware of when treating patients who have had rotator cuff surgery. Here's a sneek peek:
-Get the operative report.
-Know your anatomy.
-Understand what "stresses" the repair.
-and more!!
Be sure to check out my shoulder playlist: SHOULDER VIDEOS PLAYLIST
Here is my "How to" video playlist: HOW TO VIDEOS
Want to find ortho videos that interest you? Go to YouTube and search your topic and add Paul Marquis and/or Ortho Eval Pal to it and you'll likely get one of my videos.
#RotatorCuffRehab#ShoulderRehab#OrthoEvalPal

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Episode 89-The Plantaris Rupture: How to Evaluate it and Treat it! Jun 25, 2019

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Not everyone has a Plantaris Muscle, but for those who do and tear it, there are a few things you should know about it. Only 1-2% of Plantaris muscles rupture alone. Most occur in conjunction to a medial gastrocnemius tear. Many people misdiagnose these as an achilles rupture. They are very easy to treat conservatively and often times no need for expensive diagnostic imaging. Today I'll talk about how to sort out the difference between an achilles rupture and plantaris rupture, discuss the mechanism of injury and talk treatment.
Check out our newest videos about a patient with an achilles rupture and how to perform a Thompson test. Here they are:
-Thompson Test on a patient with an achilles rupture: https://youtu.be/2VfFdvhUI9s
-How to Eval a patient with an achilles rupture: https://youtu.be/bELxA8AN3PA
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#PlantarisRupture#PlantarisEvaluation#OrthoEvalPal

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