Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a textIn today's Episode 117-Parsonage Turner Syndrome:Severe arm pain? Consider this I will talk about what Parsonage Turner Syndrome is, how it presents and mention some treatment considerations. This problem can be mistaken for a cervical nerve root compression, rotator cuff tear and even a heart attack! Parsonage Turner Shoulder Evaluation 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 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#ParsonageTurnerSyndrome#SevereShoulderPain#OrthoEvalPal#TreatShoulderPainSupport 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 textThe Infraspinatus and Teres Minor Muscles work very closely together and I feel very bad for both of them. Today I talk about the anatomy, innervation and function of these muscles and how to test them and how to not injure them after surgery. Here is a video of a patient with an infraspinatus tear: 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#Infraspinatus#TeresMinor#RotatorCuff#OrthoEvalPal#TreatShoulderPainSupport 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 115-Understanding the Supraspinatus Muscle Better, I breakdown the supraspinatus and talk about anatomical key points, referral pattern, "Look-a-Likes", and treatment considerations. Speaking of "Look-a-Likes" check out these videos:C5 Nerve Root CompressionSupraspinatus TearSuprascapular Nerve InjuryWant 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#Supraspinatus#RotatorCuff#OrthoEvalPal#TreatShoulderPainSupport 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 114- Proprioception: What is it and why is it so important I explain the concept of proprioception and talk about the other elements that affect balance. I stress the importance of safety and how proprioception is instrumental in proper progression after an injury and surgery.Here is a video some of my favorite proprioceptive balance exercises.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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#Proprioception#OrthoEvalPal#PaulMarquis#BetterBalanceSupport 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 113 - Facts and Myths about Osteoarthritis of the Knee I talk about some of the very common findings in the  osteoarthritic knee, the importance of obtaining full knee extension, optimizing quadriceps contractibility and much more!!  Remember this, not all patients with knee OA have to have knee arthroplasty. If they do, they will be stronger, have better mobility and have much better confidence going into surgery. I hope you enjoy the show! As I mentioned in the show today, I'd like to get your honest feedback about the show. I want to know what you like, hate, would change if you could or anything else. It does not have to be lengthy, just honest. Click here: FEEDBACK 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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#KneeOA#OrthoEvalPal#PaulMarquis#OsteoarthritisSupport 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 textWe've all used terminology that in one way or another influenced our patients. Sometimes in a good way but more often times in a scary way. Today I give examples of a few words that we have classically heard and how we can decrease anxiety around the verbage patients hear.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outOne 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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#ScaryOrthoTerminology#OrthoEvalPal#PaulMarquisSupport 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 today's Episode 111- Proper Compression and Elevation for Swelling I talk about a few simple concepts to help decrease swelling, contraindications, "why" decreasing swelling is so important and much more!WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outOne 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 330+ 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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#Swelling#Compression#Orthoevalpall#PhysicalTherapy#EdemaSupport 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 110- Neurogenic vs Vascular Claudication I explain what "claudication" means and how it presents differently between the two. I will give you some examples of each and how to manage each.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outOne 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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#Claudication#LowBackPain#Orthoevalpall#PhysicalTherapy#RadiculopathySupport 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 109-Spondylolisthesis: Signs, Symptoms and How to Treat it! I talk about Spondylosis, Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis. I'll describe each, talk about signs and symptoms, conservative vs surgical treatment and more! WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outOne 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 330+ 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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#Spondylolisthesis#LowBackPain#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapySupport 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 textEver wonder why ankle dorsiflexion is so important? Today I will briefly review some foot and ankle biomechanics, talk about injuries caused by loss of dorsiflexion, maximizing dorsiflexion to increase function and performance and more! I will also talk about my favorite ways to gain ankle dorsiflexion and why.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outAsk me your ortho evaluation questions: paul@orthoevalpal.comBe sure to check out our 330+ 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 PalIf you are serious about Ortho Eval Pal content, click HERE and ask to join our closed Facebook page.#Equinus#CalfTightness#OrthoEvalPal#SquatBetterSupport 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!!