AASPT Shoulder Podcast

Sorry for the delay, but we are back!! On this episode we discuss a topic that is gaining more and more traction throughout the rehabilitative literature...BFR. We are honored to have Dr. Brad Epstein an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist in the Cincinnati Reds organization. His accomplishments are vast in the realms of working with overhead athletes such as serving as the VP of the Professional Baseball Physical Therapist Society, and was an Athletic Trainer for the Czech Republic World Baseball Classic Qualifier team. 

The opinions and views expressed on this podcast are our own and should not be considered medical advice.

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Shoulder SIG Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. On today's episode we meet with Giorgio Zeppieri Jr and discuss his recent publication in IJSPT titled "The Relationship Between Hip Range of Motion and Pitching Kinematics Related to Increased Elbow Valgus Loads in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers: A Pilot Study". We also discuss his engagement in ASSET (American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists). This collaboration will be continuing to grow between the Shoulder SIG and there will be 2 podcasts in this series talking about ASSET, what it is, how to become involved, etc. 

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.

The opinions and views expressed on this podcast are our own and should not be considered medical advice. 

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Shoulder SIG Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. On today's episode we discuss common shoulder injuries and rehabilitation in hockey.  On this episode we discuss: etiology of these injuries, clinical presentation, clinical examination, treatment and common pitfalls in their management.  Our guest on this episode is Rick Joreitz, PT, DPT, SCS and ATC. Rick was a PT for the Pittsburgh Penguins for 6 years and won 2 Stanley Cups as their PT. He also works with the University of Pittsburgh Athletics and has authored many research articles. We are excited he is here to join us today.

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.

Welcome to Episode 5 of the AASPT Shoulder SIG podcast. On this episode, I am happy to introduce Allison Mumbleau. Allison is a Sports Clinical Specialist and Physical Therapist working at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis and one of my residency mentors. She completed her Sports Residency at Proaxis and has participated as a lecturer for both the Mayo Clinic PT program and Mayo Clinic Orthopedic and Sports Residencies. 

On this episode we talk about the management/rehab following tendon transfer surgery. If you have ever wondered about what tendon transfers are, or how rehab clinicians treat these, then this is the episode for you. 

Allison is an incredible resource as we talk through the indications of tendon transfer for the management of irreparable rotator cuff tears, the rehab phases of tendon transfer, and ultimately the outcomes following tendon transfers. 

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.

Welcome to Episode 4 of the AASPT Shoulder SIG podcast. On this episode I am so happy to introduce our guest, Joe Rauch. Joe is a Sports Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer working for the Philadelphia Phillies. On this episode we discuss the nuances of rehab for the throwing athlete particularly after surgery as well as how to manage these athlete's expectations after surgery. He completed his Sports Residency at the University of Cincinnati and was elected 2017 Minor League Medical Coordinator of the year. We are excited he is here to join us today.

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Shoulder SIG Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. On today's episode we discuss the role of open vs closed kinetic chain exercise in the shoulder and overhead athlete. Our featured guest on this episode is Drew Jenk. Drew is a Sports Physical Therapist at Banner Physical Therapy in Arizona. His professional accomplishments include: authoring many research and book chapters for the advancement of Sports Physical Therapy, remaining highly active in the AASPT, and he has worked with various professional teams including: New York Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls. I am excited to welcome Drew onto this episode of the podcast.

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Shoulder SIG Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. On today's episode we discuss the management of shoulder dislocations. Our featured guest today is Dr. Dan Lorenz. Dan is a sports physical therapist and athletic trainer and he now serves as the Director of Sports Medicine at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. His professional accomplishments include: completion of Duke Sports PT Fellowship, he is also the founding chair of Sports Performance Enhancement SIG and has been published numerous times in peer-reviewed journals. We are excited he is here to join us today.

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Shoulder SIG Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. On today's episode we discuss Lat and Teres Major injuries.  On this episode we discuss: etiology of these injuries, clinical presentation, clinical examination, treatment and common pitfalls in their management.  Our guest on this episode is Dr. Andrew Pipkin. Andrew is a Physical Therapist who has completed the UW-Madison Sports Residency and the Ohio State Upper Extremity Athlete fellowship. He has spent the last few years working for the Cleveland Indians and has recently accepted a role as the Medical Director for the Toronto Blue Jays. We are excited he is here to join us today. 

We would also like to thank the board of the Shoulder SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy for their continued support with this podcast. You can reach out to us with feedback, ideas or topics you would want covered via our email: [email protected] or by engaging with us in the Shoulder SIG Mobilize App. This podcast will be available across all the major music/podcast streaming services. We hope you can join us next time, but until then, we hope you have a great rest of your day.