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Clinical Education
Practical, evidence based articles on ACL, knee, shoulder, elbow and baseball rehab. Written for PTs, ATs and physicians.
Documenting Knee Extension Range of Motion
This blog post is a brief review of I believe we should be documenting knee extension range of motion. I hear a lot of patients, PT's and doctors document knee extension ROM in various ways. This video will hopefully educate so we can all be on the same page an document appropriately.
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The Week in Research Review, etc 8-26-18
This week we discuss predicting rotator cuff outcomes, video game link to elbow and shoulder injuries, rhythmic stabilization drills for the shoulder, ACL lachmans test, and drills to maintain shoulder mobility.
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The Week in Research Review, etc 8-19-18
This week I discuss Advanced Rhythmic Stabilization Drills, Our ACL rehab paper from 2012, PT usage for Frozen Shoulder, Comparison of posterior shoulder stretching techniques, Increased Sweating after an ACL surgery… Seems pretty common in the comments section, @theprehabguys show how to do a posterior shoulder stretch
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The Week in Research Review, etc 8-12-18
This week's post reviews the research that I posted to social media this past week, ending 8-12-18. Talks about hip strengthening, working ACL knee extension and much more!
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The Week in Research Review, etc 8-5-18
A look at The Week in Research Review, etc 8-5-18 from @lenmacpt for physical therapists.
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The Week in Research Review, etc 7-29-18
My goal is to help summarize some of the research that I found interesting and package it nicely for my readers.
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Weekly research review: a knee swelling case after a headfirst slide, cross education for ACL, shoulder stabilizers, weighted balls and glutes.
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The Evolution of a Physical Therapist
A physical therapist can take many roads after graduation. In this post, I discuss my observations, the evolution and growth of a physical therapist and how this development has become somewhat tainted by social media.
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Quadriceps Stretching after Knee Surgery: A tweak to the technique
This blog post offers a modification to help gain more knee flexion range of motion. Often times, we try to stretch the quadriceps in prone and the person feels pain in the front or back of the knee. With this modification, you can help isolate the stretch feeling to the front of the knee and avoid a painful position.
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Cyclops Lesion After ACL Surgery: How I Assess Loss of Extension
Losing knee extension after ACL surgery? How I assess for a cyclops lesion, the signs it is time to refer back, and why early extension matters so much.
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UCL Tests: How I Test the Elbow for a UCL Sprain in Baseball Players
The 4 UCL tests I use to check a pitcher's elbow for a UCL sprain or tear, what else causes medial elbow pain, and what the newest research says about UCL repair.
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Anterior Knee Pain- A Test for Fat Pad Irritation
Anterior knee pain is commonly treated by physical therapists. A clear diagnosis using this one test for fat pad irritation can help the clinician better understand the tissues involved.
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