PT Good Episode 20 - Directional Preference

PT Good Episode 25 - The Quiet Knee Protocol

The rate of lower extremity joint replacements has steadily increased over time. More and more people with arthritis related knee pain are offered a joint replacement quicker and at younger ages. The quiet knee protocol was recently developed by surgeons at The Hospital for Special Surgery as an alternative to 'standard' rehab. In today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark dive into the data regarding this protocol. Is the quiet knee protocol really as impressive as people think it is? Find out on today's episode! https://news.hss.edu/hss-research-shows-quiet-knee-protocol-could-redefine-knee-replacement-recovery https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883540326003074 Note: This episode was recorded before the official publication of the research article. The statistics we reference are from the poster presentation of their research. Because of this, some numbers stated in this episode may differ from what is stated in the article. Nevertheless, the conclusions we derived and statements made in this episode are unchanged after reading the article. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

PT Good Episode 24 - Running Training

Hello, and welcome back to the PT Good Podcast! On today's episode, Kane and Mark discuss running training and preparing clients to run. Beginner to intermediate programing, cross training, and load and volume management are all discussed in this episode, as well as many other topics. If you work with runners or are interested in starting running, this episode is for you! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

PT Good Episode 23 - Intro to Managing Runners

Welcome to the PT Good Podcast! Today's episode marks our first in our series on treating runners and running related injuries. We discuss common injuries, how they're addressed, and fundamentals in running rehab. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

PT Good Episode 22 - MDT Overview

What is Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, also known as 'McKenzie'? Is it a treatment method, assessment tool, or both? Is it just extension? Why does simply bending backwards help some people, but not others? Join Kane and Mark on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast as they discuss MDT and how it has influenced their practice as physical therapists. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

PT Good Episode 21 - Directional Preference for Spine

Directional preference is a commonly known term and observed phenomenon for most physical therapists. Despite this, the use of directional preference in spine care may not be optimal. In today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss using directional preference as an impairment to be treated. They discuss placing it at the top of your hierarchy impairments, and exhausting directional preference before moving on to other impairments. They also discuss exactly what 'clearing the spine' means to them and using the EXPOSS study to determine if a patient's extremity pain could be related to their spine. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.