Yesterday

244. System Interactions Differential Diagnosis

A 72-year-old individual presents to outpatient physical therapy with complaints of bilateral shoulder and hip stiffness, difficulty rising from a chair, and diffuse aching that is most severe in the morning and lasts throughout the day. Laboratory results reveal an elevated eryt ... Show More

9m 1s

Jul 2

243. Lymphatic Interventions

In which stage of lymphedema will elevation of an extremity MOST particularly help reduce swelling? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date ... Show More

7m 2s

Jun 11

241. Effective Study Strategies for the NPTE

Do you want to have the most effective strategies for the NPTE? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects ... Show More

22 m

Jul 2018

Rapid Knee Hyperextension

Brandon is being evaluated in physical therapy for his posterior knee pain. The patient gait assessment reveals a rapid knee hyperextension during the early stages of gait. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the observed gait deviatio ... Show More

12m 51s

Dec 2024

[Physio Explained] Exercise for knee and hip OA: key findings from recent research with Dr Anthony Teoli

In this episode with Dr Anthony Teoli, we explore a recent paper looking at therapeutic exercise for knee and hip OA. We discuss:Treatment effects of specific interventionsSimplistic views in patient improvementPotential mechanisms for patient improvementRole of anti-inflammatori ... Show More

17m 51s

Jan 2025

Episode #331: Severe Hip Pain After Exercise

In this podcast, Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum review a mystery case where the patient presented with 3 days of progressively worsening left hip pain. He had a similar episode about a year ago that required surgery. Dr. Baraki walks through a differential diagnosis, considering pote ... Show More

31m 18s

Jul 2024

[Physio Explained] Differential diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy with Dr Erik Thoomes

In this episode with Dr Erik Thoomes, we discuss the differential diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy from somatic neck pain, the best provocation tests to use for ruling in cervical radiculopathy, the usefulness of the upper limb tension tests and patient reported outcome measur ... Show More

18m 33s

Nov 2024

Gluteal Tendinopathy - Diagnosis & Treatment Strategies

In today's podcast episode, we are going to look at a condition called gluteal tendinopathy, which is a common cause of lateral hip pain due to an irritation of two of the gluteal tendons (gluteus medius & gluteus minimus). Previously, this type of pain was thought to be caused b ... Show More

19m 26s

Mar 2025

Tingling, Weakness & Pain? Let’s Talk Cervical Radiculopathy with Dr. Erik Thoomes

In Episode 74 of the Physiotutors podcast, host Kai is joined by Dr. Erik Thoomes, an expert in musculoskeletal conditions, particularly cervical radiculopathy. Dr. Thoomes provides an in-depth discussion on cervical radiculopathy, distinguishing it from nonspecific neck pain. He ... Show More

41m 49s

Aug 2024

EP. 067: Step by Step - The Ultimate Guide to Ankle Sprains with Jente Wagemans

Summary In this podcast episode, we talk with Jente Wachemans, a physiotherapist and researcher specializing in ankle sprains and chronic instability. We discuss the nature of lateral ankle sprains, differentiating them from other types of ankle injuries, and touch on chronic ank ... Show More

1 h

Aug 2024

AJSM August 2024 5-in-5 Podcast

Five articles from the August 2024 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by ... Show More

8m 39s

Apr 2018

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Jason has a recent onset of a lateral ankle sprain. He is being treated in the outpatient physical therapy clinic with therapeutic ultrasound. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the cause of the patient's pain underneath the sound head. Do you know what ultras ... Show More

12m 54s

Jul 2024

L3 Nerve Root Compression or Hip Arthritis? | OEP346

Send us a Text Message.Today we are going to review how osteoarthritis of the hip and an L3 nerve root compression look alike.We will…-Discuss what subjective findings help us drive the direction of our evaluation.-Review special tests specific to each diagnosis-Discuss what to a ... Show More

13m 29s

242. "Help!! I Failed the NPTE!"