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APTA Orthopedics podcast is your go-to source for practical wisdom in orthopedic physical therapy. Join the conversation as experienced professionals share their hands-on knowledge, clinical experiences, and valuable tips. Gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based practices and enhance your skills through engaging discussions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

  1. 8H AGO

    OCS Exam Prep Cervical Spine Case Scenario 3

    Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 62-year-old male presenting after a traumatic fall. Learn how to identify key red flags, interpret exam findings, and determine appropriate interventions and safety strategies to support patients with recent trauma. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios Target Audience: physical therapists, PT students, orthopedic residents, OCS candidates, educators, clinicians preparing for the OCS exam

    9 min

  2. 9H AGO

    OCS Exam Prep Cervical Spine Case Scenario 2

    Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 55-year-old male with neck and upper extremity symptoms. Learn how to interpret exam findings, apply clinical reasoning, and determine appropriate manual therapy and home exercise strategies for a patient with radicular presentations. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing your clinical decision-making. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios Target Audience physical therapists, PT students, orthopedic residents, OCS candidates, educators, clinicians preparing for the OCS exam

    10 min

  3. 4D AGO

    OCS Exam Prep Cervical Spine Case Scenario 1

    Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 25-year-old female with chronic neck pain and headaches. Learn how to identify cervicogenic headache, interpret key exam findings, and apply evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes. Perfect for OCS prep and clinical reasoning practice. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series  Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios Target Audience: physical therapists, PT students, orthopedic residents, OCS candidates, educators, clinicians preparing for the OCS exam

    11 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Achilles Tendinopathy: Loading, Pain Monitoring, and Return to Sport

    Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the eighth episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Karen Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Delaware, licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and internationally recognized clinical scientist in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. In this episode, Dr. Silbernagel shares decades of research and clinical insight on Achilles tendinopathy, focusing on what truly matters in rehabilitation. The conversation covers progressive loading, the pain monitoring model, return-to-running decision making, and key findings from a recent international Delphi study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Target Audience: Physical therapists, sports physical therapists, orthopedic clinicians, rehabilitation professionals, physical therapy educators, athletic trainers, and physical therapy students interested in evidence-based management of Achilles tendinopathy.

    39 min

  5. MAR 4

    What Every PT Needs to Know About the 2025 Hip OA CPG

    Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for Episode 8 of Did You Know?, featuring 2025 Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) authors Keelan Enseki and RobRoy Martin. In this episode, the authors take a deeper dive into the latest Hip OA CPG, discussing what’s new, what’s changed, and how physical therapists can apply these evidence-based recommendations in real-world practice. Topics include diagnosis, outcome measures, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, dry needling, aquatic therapy, and clinical decision-making for patients with hip osteoarthritis. Whether you treat hip OA regularly or want to stay current with best practices, this conversation offers practical insights straight from the guideline authors. Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Orthopedic Physical Therapists, Sports Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Educators and Students, Clinicians treating patients with hip osteoarthritis, Healthcare professionals interested in evidence-based practice

    41 min

  6. FEB 18

    Pickleball Injuries and Rehabilitation: What Physical Therapists Should Know

    Pickleball participation is growing rapidly, and with it, unique injury patterns are emerging across all ages and skill levels. In Part 2 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to discuss common pickleball injuries, how to diagnose them, and strategies for rehabilitation and prevention. This episode explores load management, footwork and positioning, upper and lower extremity injuries, eye protection, dual-tasking, plyometrics, and sport-specific rehabilitation considerations. Clinicians will gain practical insights for helping patients return to sport safely, reduce injury risk, and optimize performance—whether they’re beginners or competitive players. ???? Part 1 covers pickleball participation, movement patterns, skill development, training, and early risk factors.

    58 min

  7. FEB 4

    Pickleball Participation: What Physical Therapists Should Know

    Pickleball participation has grown rapidly across age groups and skill levels, bringing new opportunities—and new considerations—for physical therapists. In Part 1 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to break down who is playing pickleball, why the sport has exploded in popularity, and what PTs should understand about its physical demands. This episode explores movement patterns, footwork, cardiovascular load, skill development, training considerations, nutrition and hydration, and early risk factors that may influence injury. These insights help clinicians better prepare patients for safe participation and performance—before injuries occur. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we'll dive deeper into pickleball-specific injuries, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention strategies

    43 min

  8. JAN 28

    Blurring the Lines of Expertise: A Specialist’s Confession Learned from Cervicogenic Dizziness

    In the final episode of the Stanley Paris Webinar Series, hosted by APTA Orthopedics, Rob Landel, PT, DPT, OCS, FAPTA, reflects on a career dedicated to clinical excellence and specialization—while challenging the limitations of rigid practice silos. Using cervicogenic dizziness and concussion management as a case study, Dr. Landel explores how complex patient presentations demand integrated, cross-specialty thinking that spans orthopedic, neurologic, vestibular, and exercise-based care. This presentation examines the evolution of physical therapy specialization, the role of residency and fellowship education, and why hybrid expertise is essential for managing multifactorial conditions such as concussion, persistent dizziness, chronic pain, and long COVID. Dr. Landel encourages clinicians at all stages of their careers to pursue specialization while remaining curious, collaborative, and committed to lifelong learning in service of their patients and the profession. Target Audience: Orthopedic physical therapists, neurologic physical therapists, vestibular physical therapists, sports physical therapists, residency- and fellowship-trained clinicians, early-career PTs, DPT students, clinical educators, mentors, residency and fellowship faculty, physical therapists treating concussion, dizziness, and complex multisystem conditions

    51 min
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APTA Orthopedics podcast is your go-to source for practical wisdom in orthopedic physical therapy. Join the conversation as experienced professionals share their hands-on knowledge, clinical experiences, and valuable tips. Gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based practices and enhance your skills through engaging discussions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

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