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Improving PT Outcomes in 2025
1. Improving diagnostic ultrasound skills
2. Becoming certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)
3. Dialing in muscle force testing to become more objective during the rehab and reconditioning process
The Musculoskeletal Imperative
Enhancing Combat Capability through Effective Injury Management
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In this week's podcast we talked about the barriers and facilitators to implementing injury prevention and human performance programs within the military.
The podcast is based off the paper: Perceived barriers and facilitators to implementation of injury prevention programs in the military: Feedback from inside the trenches
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5 Benefits of Working as a PT for the Army H2F Program
Direct Access Physical Therapists as Primary Care Practitioners No Insurance Limitations Working Within a Human Performance Team Education, Teaching, TrainingThanks for listening!
Message me @Athletes_First_Physio if you have any further questions regarding being a PT with H2F, military PT, or anything else.
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Griffin Zink, PT, DPT, CSCS joined the podcast to discuss psychological readiness for athletes returning to sport following ACL reconstruction.
We reviewed his residency research project as well as his recently published article in Sports Health: The Influence of Strength and Sport Exposure on Psychological Readiness After ACL Reconstruction
Why psychological readiness should be considered independently from strength and hop testing Screening psychological readiness via the ACL-RSI The Inverted U Theory and the criticaltimepoints and milestones during rehab that have fluctuations in emotions When to administer the ACL-RSI during the return to sport continuum How demographics such as age and gender impactpsychological readiness Potential interventions to addresspsychological readiness
Topics Include:Contact:
Instagram: @GriffinZink
Email: [email protected]
Zink GP, Zwolski CM, Thomas SM, Paterno MV, Schmitt LC. The Influence of Strength and Sport Exposure on Psychological Readiness After ACL Reconstruction. Sports Health. 2024;16(2):239-246. doi:10.1177/19417381231223522
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Run Time: 36:33 Released on 7April2024
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Javy Ramirez, CSCS joined the podcast to discuss his journey from enlisting as a Navy Submariner, to making the rounds as a D1 football strength and conditioning coach, and ultimately finding his way back into the military setting to become a tactical strength and conditioning coach
Experiences in the Navy and lessons learned Gaining meaningful coaching experience while getting his degree The importance of networking and building relationships to get the jobs and experience that you want in life Leveraging his prior experience in the Navy to help connect, teach, and lead soldiers to higher levels of physical performance
Topics Include:
Instagram: @Javy_RPerformThe Awakening Training Program on Train Heroic
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Run Time: 58:21 Released on 26March2024 -
Orthopedic Surgeon Paul Inclan, MD joined the podcast to discuss ACL reconstruction, rehab, return to sport, and prevention programs.
Initial evaluation for athletes with an acute knee injury ACL graft type selection ACL rehab considerations for meniscus pathology Best ways that surgeons, PT's, and ATC's can come together for designing rehab protocols and return to sport testing How to maximize return to play and injury prevention programs for athletes recovering from ACL reconstruction
Topics Include:
Paul Inclan, MD
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: Inclanpm
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Run Time: 1:01:46 Released on September 10, 2023 -
Trevor Lomax joined the podcast to discuss performance nutrition for the injured athlete and soldier.
Key concepts that every athlete or soldier should know about nutrition and injury recovery The nutrition pyramid by Eric Helms Supplementation to enhance performance and recovery Nutrition protocols for common injury patterns seen in soldiers How to maximize nutrition during long term rehab post surgery
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Trevor Lomax, MS, RD CSSD, CSCS
Instagram: @trevorlomax
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Run Time: 1:12:43 Released on July 28, 2023 -
Matt Matau, CSCS joined the podcast to discuss his career as a strength and conditioning coach, moving from the university setting to working with the Army as part of a H2F team.
How to handle working with multiple teams as a college strength and conditioning coach The path to becoming a tactical strength and conditioning coach Building relationships with the soldiers that he works with Key considerations when working with the tactical population Advice for coaches who want to move into the tactical setting
Topics Include:Matt Matau
Instagram: @mathew_f_matau
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Run Time: 35:34 Released on July 15, 2023 -
We had Nate Reynolds, PT, DPT, OCS on the podcast to discuss how he has transitioned his PT career from outpatient orthopedics to home health, and now creating a cash PT practice where he specializes in treating Crossfit athletes and baseball players.
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Transitioning to home health and starting a cash pay PT business Creating a niche with Crossfit athletes and baseball players How he is setting up his business to create the time and financial freedom for future successNate Reynolds
Instagram: @NRG.Health
Website: NRGhealth.fit
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Run Time: 36:42 Released on November 3rd, 2022
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In this episode we discuss the Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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Differential Diagnosis Objective Exam Techniques Functional Tests and Measures Classification Systems TreatmentReferences:
1. Willy RW, Hoglund LT, Barton CJ, et al. Patellofemoral Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019;49(9):CPG1-CPG95. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.0302
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Run Time: 58:36 Released on October 9, 2022
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In this episode we discuss testing and profiling athletes following ALCR with Madi Franek and Brandon Surber.
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Important considerations for strength testing athletes during ACLR rehab Practical applications for assessing explosiveness and reactive strength in the clinic Horizontal deceleration and how it applies to ACL rehab Long term rehab frameworksMadi Franek
twitter: madisonfranek
instagram: dr.madison.franek
Brandon Surber
twitter: @BSurberATPT
instagram: B_Surber4
References
1. Essential guide to testing and profiling an athlete during rehabilitation and return to play following ACLR
2. Harper DJ, McBurnie AJ, Santos TD, et al. Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Performance Requirements of Horizontal Deceleration: A Review with Implications for Random Intermittent Multi-Directional Sports. Sports Med. 2022;52(10):2321-2354. doi:10.1007/s40279-022-01693-0
3. Harper DJ, Cohen DD, Carling C, Kiely J. Can Countermovement Jump Neuromuscular Performance Qualities Differentiate Maximal Horizontal Deceleration Ability in Team Sport Athletes? Sports. 2020;8(6):76. doi:10.3390/sports8060076
4. Harper DJ, Cohen DD, Rhodes D, Carling C, Kiely J. Drop jump neuromuscular performance qualities associated with maximal horizontal deceleration ability in team sport athletes. European Journal of Sport Science. 2022;22(7):1005-1016. doi:10.1080/17461391.2021.1930195
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Run Time: 1:23:06 Released on September 24th, 2022
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To start off season 2 of the podcast, we broke down the new Clinical Practice Guidelines: Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes.
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Injury Incidence Pathoanatomical Features Risk Factors: Non-modifiable and Modifiable Evaluation Process Interventions Return to playReferences
1.Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes
RobRoy L. Martin, Michael T. Cibulka, Lori A. Bolgla, Thomas A. Koc, Jr., Janice K. Loudon, Robert C. Manske, Leigh Weiss, John J. Christoforetti, and Bryan C. Heiderscheit JOSPT Cases 0 0:0, CPG1-CPG44
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Run Time: 41:41 Released on February 27th, 2022
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In this episode, we discuss bone stress injuries in running athletes and military population.
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What is a bone stress injury (BSI) Basic pathophysiology of BSI and healing, Epidemiology and risk factors Clinical dx and low vs high risk BSI, Overarching treatment plan mobility, strength, and plyometrics for bone loading, When can athletes return to run and how to progress running programReferences
1. Warden SJ, Davis IS, Fredericson M. Management and Prevention of Bone Stress Injuries in Long-Distance Runners. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014;44(10):749-765. doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.5334
2. Warden SJ, Edwards WB, Willy RW. Optimal Load for Managing Low-Risk Tibial and Metatarsal Bone Stress Injuries in Runners: The Science Behind the Clinical Reasoning. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021;51(7):322-330. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.9982
3. Warden SJ, Edwards WB, Willy RW. Preventing Bone Stress Injuries in Runners with Optimal Workload. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2021;19(3):298-307. doi:10.1007/s11914-021-00666-y
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Run Time: 55:04 Released on November 4th, 2021
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We break down the basics regarding blood flow restriction training in the clinic.
Topics Include:
Proposed mechanisms of BFR Safety Determining proper limb occlusion pressure and what works best for developing muscle strength and hypertrophy Exercise volume and determining proper load What type of patients or athletes benefit from BFR Specifics regarding BFR with resistance exercise and aerobic exercise Pain Modulation Using BFR with post-op ACLResources:
1.Hughes L, Rosenblatt B, Haddad F, et al. Comparing the Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction and Traditional Heavy Load Resistance Training in the Post-Surgery Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patients: A UK National Health Service Randomised Controlled Trial. Sports Med. 2019;49(11):1787-1805. doi:10.1007/s40279-019-01137-2
2. Patterson SD, Burr JF, Warmington S. Editorial: Blood Flow Restriction: Rehabilitation to Performance. Front Physiol. 2021;12:566421. doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.566421
3. Owens Recovery Science
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Run Time: 37:07 Released on October 4th, 2021
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This episode is the last episode of our Pain Science Series. We discuss three different case studies on how to apply pain neuroscience education in the clinic.
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Run Time: 43:42 Released on September 14th, 2021
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This episode is the second of three episodes of our Pain Science Series. This week, we break down the drivers of persistent pain.
Cup Overflow Analogy Control of Stressors Sleep Mental Health Fear of Movement Graded Exposure
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Run Time: 36:34
Released on August 31st, 2021 -
This episode is the first of three episodes of our Pain Science Series. This week, we break down pain biology and try to simplify the pain process.
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Defining pain Breaking down the process of pain Pain modulation What causes odd pains? Central sensitizationThanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!
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In episode 10 we discuses the evaluation and management of athletic low back pain. We talk about the differences between flexion and extension sensitive athletes and then take a deep dive into evaluation and treatment of spondylolysis in youth athletes.
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Initial evaluation for athletic low back pain Specific tests to help identify spondylosis The importance of regional interdependence when dealing with athletes Trunk specific training and rehab progressions for athletes dealing with spondylosis Our thoughts on motor control exercises vs low back strengtheningArticles
1.Daniels JM, Pontius G, El-Amin S, Gabriel K. Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Athletes. Sports Health. 2011;3(4):336-345. doi:10.1177/1941738111410861
2.Purcell L, Micheli L. Low Back Pain in Young Athletes. Sports Health. 2009;1(3):212-222. doi:10.1177/1941738109334212
3. Selhorst M, Allen M, McHugh R, MacDonald J. REHABILITATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPONDYLOLYSIS IN THE YOUTH ATHLETE. Intl J Sports Phys Ther. 2020;15(2):287-300. doi:10.26603/ijspt20200287
4. Nambi G, Abdelbasset WK, Alqahtani BA, Alrawaili SM, Abodonya AM, Saleh AK. Isokinetic back training is more effective than core stabilization training on pain intensity and sports performances in football players with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine. 2020;99(21):e20418. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000020418
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In this episode we introduce the new clinical practice guidelines for managing lateral ankle sprains. We break down the CPG and discuss how we will be using the evidence to help improve our treatment for athletes/patients following a lateral ankle sprain. The flow of the podcast starts with defining a lateral ankle sprain and then identifying risk factors for primary and secondary injury. We then dive into our assessment of specific impairments for acute sprains then analyze a new framework for return to sport criteria. There is also discussion on prophylactic ankle bracing vs taping, stable and unstable surface balance training, and updated views on ankle special testing.
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Articles
Caffrey E, Docherty CL, Schrader J, Klossnner J. The Ability of 4 Single-Limb Hopping Tests to Detect Functional Performance Deficits in Individuals With Functional Ankle Instability. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39(11):799-806. doi:10.2519/jospt.2009.3042
Martin RL, Davenport TE, Fraser JJ, et al. Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision 2021: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021;51(4):CPG1-CPG80. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.0302
Smith MD, Vicenzino B, Bahr R, et al. Return to sport decisions after an acute lateral ankle sprain injury: introducing the PAASS framework—an international multidisciplinary consensus. Br J Sports Med. Published online June 22, 2021:bjsports-2021-104087. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2021-104087
Run Time: 1:08:12
Released on July 13th, 2021
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In this week's episode, we discuss our principles of rehab. We start with the history and the importance of defining the situation and activity to give us a good foundation of where we need to take our objective exam. Next, we talk about our 6 principles of rehab to help develop systems based thinking for our evaluation and treatment. At last, we go over the Vermeil's Hierarchy, different phases of rehab, and criterion based vs timeline based thinking to help guid our treatment progressions.
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