With the lumbar spine comprising 20% of the OCS exam, knowing both Fritz's 2007 treatment-based classification system and Alrwaily's 2016 update is essential to passing the exam. Dr. David Smelser breaks down these systems and includes a case study at the end. Support the show Use code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a Medbridge subscription. Support the po ... Show More
Oct 2020
Low Back Pain Treatments, Stenosis, and Nerve Tension Testing
As we wrap up the 2012 low back pain CPG by covering the treatment section, David discusses two topics the clinical practice guideline doesn't cover well: lumbar stenosis (as well as how to distinguish it from intermittent claudication) and how to bias nerve tension testing for v ... Show More
25m 4s
Nov 2020
Low Back Pain Practice Questions
Guest host Dr. Kim Richards, PT, DPT, OCS helps go through some practice questions on low back pain. Like the OCS, these questions are case-based with a couple surprise twists. See how well you've been learning your lumbar spine material by testing your knowledge on these questio ... Show More
18m 7s
Nov 2020
Neck Pain CPG: Risk Factors, Clinical Course, Prognosis
Dr. Austin Kercheville begins our series on the 2017 neck pain Clinical Practice Guideline by covering neck pain prevalence, risk factors, clinical course, and prognosis.Support the showUse code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a Medbridge subscription.Support the podcast and get ... Show More
12m 48s
Jan 2019
Ep7: Knee pain, lower back pain & soreness
Dr. Tarek Gherbal is a doctor in physical therapy, specialized in sports medicine and rehab. In this episode Dr. Tarek talks about the reasons your knees and lower back are causing you pain. What to do to prevent the pain in your knees and lower back, when should you use ice pack ... Show More
55m 7s
Nov 2022
#368 Back Pain Update with Dr. Austin Baraki
A Rational Approach: Who to Image, How to Treat, and More!Back pain is one of the most common concerns our patients bring to us in the outpatient setting. It’s a lot more complicated than rest, ice, and NSAIDs! Fortunately, we have pain expert, strength coach, and academic intern ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2020
What Causes Low Back Pain?
In episode 98, Dr. Aaron Horschig discusses how back injuries occur. He specifically goes over disc bulges, end plate fractures, spondys, facet joint injuries and nerve related injuries! Pre-Order MY NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Milo-Foundation-Enhancing-Performanc ... Show More
42m 34s
