Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a textIn Episode 137: Straight Leg Raise Test/Lasegue's Test for Lumbar Radiculopathy I review some low back anatomy, I talk about what a positive SLR means, where the pain should be felt and at what angle and how to perform the test. The SLR test is probably the easiest of special tests to perform but today I add for you, a few "pearls" that can help make this test more meaningful. Enjoy!Well SLR Test/Crossover SLR Test VideoWant to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 380+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#SLR Test#OrthoEvaluations #DiagnoseBetter #PaulMarquisPT #OrthoEvalPal#Orthopedics #Lasegue'sTest Support the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn Episode 136: Cervical Facet Syndrome: How to Evaluate it and Treat it I cover the signs and symptoms of cervical facet syndrome, the causes of it, I review cervical facet anatomy  and discuss how I like to treat it. I hope you enjoy the show!Actual patient with Cervical Facet Syndrome VideoHow to Treat Cervical Facet Syndrome VideoWant to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 380+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#CervicalSpinePain#OrthoEvaluations #DiagnoseBetter #PaulMarquisPT #OrthoEvalPal#Orthopedics #CervicalFacetSyndrome Support the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn Episode 135: Soft Tissue Modalities- Is There Still a Place for Them I talk about how although evidence doesn't always support the use of soft tissue modalities, experience can show that they can still be very helpful. Soft tissue modalities are tools in your medical "tool box" that can help get the patient from point A to point B.Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#OrthoEvaluations #DiagnoseBetter #PaulMarquisPT #OrthoEvalPal#Orthopedics #SoftTissueModalities Support the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn Episode 134-How Effective are Tennis Elbow Straps and How to Best use Them we talk a bit about research, when not to use tennis elbow straps, how to determine if they will work for your patient and much more!!Need to get your hands on my favorite Tennis Elbow Strap? Click HEREWant to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#OrthoEvaluations #DiagnoseBetter #PaulMarquisPT #OrthoEvalPal#Orthopedics #TennisElbow #ElbowBrace Support the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textToday in Episode 133: 4 Ways to Improve Your Clinical Diagnostic Accuracy I give a few pointers that should help to shorten the learning "bell curve" with regards to evaluating patients. I talk about decreasing medical costs, decreasing the time a patient is in pain, the importance of mentoring and so much more! Enjoy!!Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#OrthoEvaluations #DiagnoseBetter #PaulMarquisPT #OrthoEvalPal#OrthopedicsSupport the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn episode 132: Biceps injuries- Interview with Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Specialist Dr. Jessica Aronowitz we discuss proximal vs distal biceps tears, surgical urgency, mechanisms of injury, evaluation of biceps tears and so much more! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#BicepsInjuries #BicepsSurgery #Dr.JessicaAronowitz #PaulMarquisPT#OrthoEvalPal#OrthopedicsSupport the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn episode 131: Rotator Cuff Injuries-Interview with Shoulder Specialist-Dr. Jessica Aronowitz we talk about who's at highest risk, surgical vs conservative management of cuff tears, the "Job" of the rotator cuff, surgical timing, rotator cuff tear sizes and so much more!Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#Rotatorcufftears #ShoulderSurgery #Dr.JessicaAronowitz #PaulMarquisPT#OrthoEvalPal#OrthopedicsSupport the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn 130: ACL Injury Update!  Interview with Orthopedic Specialist-Dr. Eric Hoffman we have a great talk about managing patients with ACL injuries before, during and after surgery. We did add a some info about who gets certain "grafts" and important post-op "Do's and Don'ts". We did a little "shout out" to the Anterior Lateral Ligament and talked about so much more! Want to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!10% DISCOUNT for Ortho Eval Pal listeners interested in a buying a B-Strong Band Package. Click HERE to shop and add discount code SusieLachowski#ACL#OrthoEvalPal#DrEricHoffman#KneeRehab#PhysicalTherapy#OrthopedicsSupport the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn 128: Blood Flow Restriction Training Part 2 with guest Susie Lachowski PhD, CSCS Susie and I talk about the indications and contraindications withBFRT, we give a few examples of how we have used it clinically and we talk about different applications.10% DISCOUNT for Ortho Eval Pal listeners interested in a buying a B-Strong Band Package. Click HERE to shop and add discount code SusieLachowskiHave questions for Susie? Connect with her here: suzq229@gmail.com or susan.lachowski@aic.eduWant to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#BFRT#BStrong#BloodFlowRestrictionTraining#OrthoEvalPalSupport the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!

Send a textIn Episode 128: Blood Flow Restriction Training Part 1 with Guest Susie Lachowski PhD we talk about the origins of Blood Flow Restriction Training, types of equipment used in BFRT, the physiology behind BFRT, research and much more!10% DISCOUNT for Ortho Eval Pal listeners interested in a buying a B-Strong Band Package. Click HERE to shop and add discount code SusieLachowskiHave questions for Susie? Connect with her here: suzq229@gmail.com or susan.lachowski@aic.eduWant to join the OEP community? Click HERE to jump onto our email list. SUBSCRIBE at the bottom of the page.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAre you looking for One on one Coaching? We have it!Ask me your ortho evaluation questions and I will answer them on the show: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 360+ videos on our YouTube Channel called Ortho Eval Pal with Paul MarquisFollow our Podcast show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most all other podcasting platforms. Just search: Ortho Eval Pal Podcast and Enjoy!#BFRT#BStrong#BloodFlowRestrictionTraining#OrthoEvalPalSupport the show Thanks for listening! If you like our podcast, be sure to check out more of our great content at OrthoEvalPal.com, Instagram and Youtube. We'd love a rating or review on your podcast platform. And, as always, be kind to each other and take care!!