In orthopedic physical therapy, we have many options when it comes to measurements we might choose to acquire when we examine our patients. But what should we measure? And why? What is clinically relevant? Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss these ideas and more as I provide an overview from a pragmatic perspective.  

Today's topic is about an emerging area of science and practice that may be new to many. It is one of special interest for me, and a domain within which I have been working, thinking about, writing about, teaching, and applying to patients since day 1 in the clinic. So, here a few questions to consider:

Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss the topic of mechanobiology and share insights about what it means in context to the world of physical therapy. 

Shoulder pain is common, and it can originate from a variety of sources. Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss a quick differentiation technique that aids dichotomization of pain originating from one of two common musculoskeletal sources, i.e. those associated with shoulder structures themselves vs. another anatomical region.

A straightforward musculoskeletal complaint takes a surprising turn. One I did not see coming. But once it was revealed, it made a critical difference.

This is our fourth story in an ongoing series. It illustrates lessons learned from a transformative moment in a PT's career. Like all of our stories, it is drawn from real-world experience. 

Chronological age is different than physiological age, also known as functional, or biophysical age. As we get older, we all tend to accumulate injuries. Some heal. Some do not. Some heal, but incompletely. These residual deficits add up. If left unaddressed, they begin to exert their influence in ways that we identify with being "old." However, it is possible to reduce, and even reverse, these biophysical markers. Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss aspects of measurably reversing biophysical age. 

Headache pain is common, and it can originate from a variety of sources. Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss quick differentiation techniques that aid diagnosing two common musculoskeletal origins of headache pain.

Joint and limb swelling is common in the presence of joint injuries. However, there are some issues not commonly considered which can impact what we do, and why. Join me in this Podcast Short  as I discuss 4 things you might not know about joint and limb swelling. 

Sometimes problems are worse than you thought ...

This is our third story in an ongoing series. It illustrates lessons learned from a transformative moment in a PT's career. Like all of our stories, it is drawn from real-world experience. 

Patients often arrive with a chief musculoskeletal complaint accompanied by secondary, tertiary, or other complaints. Deciding what problem, or problems, to address first can be challenging. Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss a pathophysiologically based rationale that can aid the decision process.

Sometimes neuromotor function necessary to stabilize a joint, produce movement, or otherwise to enable normal activities is impaired, and the cause is not clear. Join me in this Podcast Short as I discuss an often overlooked contributor to joint dysfunction, and what to do about it.