

Ortho Eval Pal: Optimizing Orthopedic Evaluations and Management Skills
Paul Marquis P.T. Helping you feel confident with your orthopedic evaluation and management skills
Be inspired by Paul and his experience with evaluating and treating orthopedic injuries. Learn about everything orthopedic from plantar fasciitis to cervical spine pain, how to communicate with specialists better, optimizing your evaluations and so much more!
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Apr 10, 2018 • 18min
Episode 26- LISTEN! Let’s test your LISTENING and EVALUATION skills!
Send a textLet’s have some fun today:) In Podcast Episode 26 called: LISTEN! Let’s test your LISTENING and EVALUATION skills, I will see how sharp your listening skills are. Start by asking questions that rule out complications. Don’t ask too many open ended questions. Be diligent at “teasing” out certain diagnoses. Today’s patient presentation: 14 y/o…WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#OrthoEvalPal#PaulMarquisThe post Episode 26- LISTEN! Let’s test your LISTENING and EVALUATION skills! appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Apr 3, 2018 • 31min
Episode 25-Lenny Macrina MSPT, SCS, CSCS talks PT with Paul on the OEP Podcast
Send a textDon’t miss this episode 25! I chat with the very well respected Lenny Macrina MSPT, SCS, CSCS about shoulder injuries, the “ins and outs” of a cash based practice and much more! Lenny is the co-founder and director of Physical Therapy at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance. Take advantage of the insightful knowledge that Lenny shares…WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#LennyMacrina#PhysicalTherapy#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 25-Lenny Macrina MSPT, SCS, CSCS talks PT with Paul on the OEP Podcast appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Mar 27, 2018 • 29min
Episode 24-Shoulder Instability with Special Guest Dr. Stephen Thompson
Send a textThis is a must listen to episode! If you are a PT, OT, PA, NP, Family Physician and/or Athletic Trainer! I chat with Orthopedic and Sports Specialist Dr. Stephen Thompson about Shoulder instability. We talk about special tests, “Red Flags”, when to refer to ortho and when and how to manage conservatively. Also get a…WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#ShoulderInstability#DrStephenThompson#PhysicalTherapy#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 24-Shoulder Instability with Special Guest Dr. Stephen Thompson appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Mar 20, 2018 • 13min
Episode 023-Cervical Spine Clearing “Tips and Tricks”
Send a textIn Episode 023-Cervical Spine Clearing “Tips and Tricks” I talk about the importance of performing c-spine clearing when evaluating patients. I’ll show you what process I like to use and why. I discuss pertinent questions to ask, how to perform deep tendon reflexes, sensation testing, manual muscle testing and special tests I like to use. Check out all of the videos I have with real patients who I do cervical clearing onWE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#CervicalSpineClearing#NeckPain#PhysicalTherapy#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 023-Cervical Spine Clearing “Tips and Tricks” appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Mar 13, 2018 • 25min
Episode 022-Most Popular Special Tests for the Shoulder! Evidence and Experience
Send a textIn this “Episode 022-Most Popular Special Tests for the Shoulder! Evidence and Experience” I get to the meat and potatoes about what special tests for the shoulder I like and what the majority of shoulder surgeons also like. I review some of the special tests and talk about diagnostic accuracy. I also throw in my “two…Here is my Shoulder Special Tests PlaylistWE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#ShoulderSpecialTests#PhysicalTherapy#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 022-Most Popular Special Tests for the Shoulder! Evidence and Experience appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Mar 6, 2018 • 10min
Episode 021- Biceps Ruptures and Biceps Tendinitis
Send a textToday I talk about Biceps Ruptures and Biceps Tendinitis. I have some great videos that are linked in these show notes. Be sure to know the importance of identifying distal versus proximal biceps ruptures. Episode 021- Biceps Ruptures and Biceps Tendinitis Let’s start with some functional anatomy: The biceps are both an elbow flexor...Here is a video of a patient with a FRESH biceps ruptureThis video demonstrates the Hook Test for a distal biceps rupture.WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#BicepsRuptures#HookTest#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 021- Biceps Ruptures and Biceps Tendinitis appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Feb 27, 2018 • 10min
Episode 020-Nerve Injuries of the Shoulder Complex
Send a textIn this podcast I talk about the most common nerve related injuries in the shoulder complex. I’ll discuss how I like to identify them, what the common findings are, which muscle groups they innervate and how to manage them. Check out our YouTube shoulder playlist to see some actual patients with nerve related injuries and…VIDEOS with patients with real nerve injuries: Click HEREWE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#ShoulderPain#ShoulderNerveInjuries#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 020-Nerve Injuries of the Shoulder Complex appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Feb 20, 2018 • 9min
The 3 Day Post-op Shoulder Program | OEP019
Send a textIn todaly’s episode I will talk to you about a SIMPLE program that I developed that has been tremendously helpful to patients soon after shoulder surgery. Episode 019-The 3 Day Post-op Shoulder Program will take you through the importance of seeing your patient soon after surgery. This will build patient confidence, decrease pain and increase…WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#ShoulderPain#3DayPostopShoulder#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 019-The 3 Day Post-op Shoulder Program appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Feb 13, 2018 • 10min
Shoulder Arthritis – Common Signs and Symptoms | OEP018
Send a textIn today’s Podcast: Episode 018-Shoulder Arthritis – Common Signs and Symptoms I talk about how the A-C and Gleno-humeral joints break down and who is at highest risk. I will also discuss how to distinguish between GH arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. If you want to see a video of a patient with severe gleno-humeral arthritis,…See this patient video of shoulder arthritis:WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#ShoulderPain#ShoulderArthritis#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 018-Shoulder Arthritis – Common Signs and Symptoms appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!

Feb 6, 2018 • 11min
6 Most Common Causes of Shoulder External Rotation Weakness | OEP017
Send a textIn Episode 017 the 6 most common causes of shoulder external rotation weakness I will help you look at external rotation weakness a little differently. I’m going to ask you to look outside the box with this one and by doing so, you may pick up on unusual diagnoses that get missed on occasion. Here is a video for you WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!! Click HERE to check it outJoin our email list: Hit SUBSCRIBE on our WebsiteOne 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.#ShoulderPain#RotatorCuffImpingement#RotatorCuffTears#OrthoEvalPal#PhysicalTherapyThe post Episode 017-6 Most Common Causes of Shoulder External Rotation Weakness appeared first on Ortho Eval Pal.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!!


