Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills

Send a textThere are so many sources of Anterior Knee Pain and it's important that you recognize the most important ones. I'll talk about patellofemoral pain, bursitis, tendinitis, referred pain and much more! Check out a few of my patients with Anterior Knee Pain:Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome videoOsgood Schlatter Syndrome videoIdentifying Quad Shut DownAsk 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.#AnteriorKneePain#PFD#OrthoEvalPal#KneeEvaluationSupport 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 106- Discussing LBP with your patients I talk about how to communicate with your low back pain patients. I discuss expectations, statistics, how to deal with "scary" terminology, anxiety and confusion centered around low back pain. The low back can be complicated to evaluate and treat so in this episode I help you navigate through how to talk to patients about their low back pain. Here are a few playlists that can be helpful regarding LBP: Low Back Injury Playlist:Lumbar Spine Evaluation Playlist: Ask 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.#LowBackPain#Dealingwithlowbackpain#LBPSupport 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 textProbably the most controversial and asked question in the medical field...Which is best, Ice or heat? Here I explain the benefits of each, some precautions and I debunk the ice for swelling recommendation. Moving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho. Send me your questions to: 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.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 we take a more in depth look at the Soleus muscle and learn that it does a lot more than just plantar flex the ankle. We will discuss the following:1. The Origin and Insertion2. Action and Innervation3. Overuse of the soleus4. How it causes "Shin Splints"5. How to treat Soleus related problemsMoving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho. Send me your questions to: 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.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's interview with Orthopedic PA Scott Walton helps to give some insight into the world of a PA specializing in Orthopedics. We talk about the roles of the PA, the team approach, evaluation approach, communication and much more! What you will notice is that whatever we talk about always comes back around to optimizing patient care.Submit your question and we will answer them on the show. Send your questions to: 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. If you like the show and want to make a DONATION click HERESupport 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 textYou've all been asked this question..."What is the best piece of exercise equipment I should buy for my home?" In today's show I talk about what kind of equipment is best to buy and how to fit the equipment to the patient. The most important part here is that the patient is compliant with using the equipment and that it doesn't just become a coat rack and dust collector. As I tell all of my patients who ask this question, buy something you will use.Moving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho. Send your questions to: 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. If you like the show and want to make a DONATION click HERESupport 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 textI love to do manual and mechanical cervical traction. It is one of those techniques that not only offers immediate relief but can be very helpful when diagnosing a cervical issue vs. a shoulder issue. Here are 3 videos for you that can help guide you in your journey to helping patients with cervical issues.Marquis Maneuver VideoManual Cervical TractionMechanical Cervical TractionMoving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho. Send me your questions to: 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.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 textEpisode 100! I can't believe it. Today I give a shout out to all the people who have been instrumental in making Ortho Eval Pal happen and I talk about what we have accomplished with Ortho Eval Pal and what our next 100 episodes will look like. Moving forward, I'd like to add a section to the show where I answer your questions about all things ortho. Send me your questions to: 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.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 textThere has been a lot of research regarding the use of back braces and I've seen back braces used for many years but, there is a steady decline in the use of back braces and today I help to explain why. In this episode I will talk about:1. Why a patient needs a back brace.2. When back braces are most indicated.3. What we are doing with patients if we are not bracing them.4. Diagnoses where back braces are useful.5. Patient scenarios and much more!Be 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.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 text@OrthoEvalPal we have a fully loaded podcast show today talking about ergonomics for people who sit a lot at work.  Going to not get too technical here. I want to bring out a few pointers about ergonomic evaluations and how small workstation changes can make a huge difference in how a person feels while at work.  I will mention the following:1. Influencing your patient more than 1 hour per day, 3 days a week.2. Chair height and position.3. Sustained postural stress.4. Monitor height and distance.5. Importance of headsets.6. Keyboard distance and height and much more!Be 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.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!!