121: Early Exercise vs. Immobilization After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis

124: Neural Recovery After Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Meta-Analysis

This episode dissects a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the recovery of the median nerve after carpal tunnel release surgery. Spanning 199 studies and over 15,000 patients, the research investigates structural and functional healing through metrics like nerve conduction, sensory testing, and grip strength. Sobeeh MG, Elsisy M, Abozaid EM, et al. Neural recovery after carpal tunnel release: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. Published online 2026. doi:10.2519/jospt.2026.13846 Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠⁠

123: Creatine Supplementation in the Management of Osteosarcopenia

This episode examines the potential of creatine monohydrate as a therapeutic tool for managing osteosarcopenia, an age-related decline in both bone density and muscle mass. Candow DG, Kirk B, Chilibeck PD, Duque G. The potential of creatine monohydrate supplementation in the management of osteosarcopenia. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2025;28(3):235-239. doi:10.1097/MCO.0000000000001118 Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠⁠

122: Cervical Facet Pain and Whiplash: Clinical Evidence Review

This episode does a deep dive into an academic review that examines the diagnosis and management of cervical facet joint pain resulting from aging or whiplash injuries. Hellinga MD, van Eerd M, Stojanovic MP, et al. 7. Cervical facet pain: degenerative alterations and whiplash-associated disorder. Pain Pract. 2025;25(2):e70005. doi:10.1111/papr.70005 Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠⁠

121: Early Exercise vs. Immobilization After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis

This episode dissects a meta-analysis and systematic review that examines the clinical impact of early exercise versus brace immobilization for patients recovering from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Hao BR, Li HQ, Liang A. Effects of early exercise and immobilization after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025;26:254. doi:10.1186/s12891-025-08500-7,. Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠⁠

120: Midlife Vitamin D and Future Brain Tau Deposition

This episode dissects a study that investigates whether vitamin D levels in early midlife are linked to early brain indicators of dementia. Researchers analyzed data from the Framingham Heart Study, tracking participants for over 16 years to compare their initial blood samples with later PET scans. Mulligan MD, Scott MR, Yang Q, Wang R, Ghosh S, Johnson KA, et al. Association of circulating vitamin D in midlife with increased tau-PET burden in dementia-free adults. Neurol Open Access. 2026;2:e000057. doi:10.1212/WN9.0000000000000057. Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonynovello.dpt⁠⁠