Vectors in our clinical usage refers to a force, or forces, acting out of the primary plane of movement. They can be generated in a variety of different ways. If used strategically, they can be of great benefit for orthopedic rehabilitation. If clinicians are unaware of their contributions, they can unintentionally interfere with recovery. Join me in this Podcast Short as I provide an introduction to this topic and discuss some useful applications.      

This is our first 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. 

Recognizing and quantifying joint health is a challenge. In the domain of articular surface quality, it is abundantly observed that damaged or unhealthy joints are noisy when they move. But, what does this sound like? And, what can we do with this information? Join me in this Podcast Short as I provide an introduction to this topic.

How do you decide which musculoskeletal complaint to treat first when a patient arrives with multiple complaints? How does the presence of multiple diagnoses impact the likely outcome? Is it possible to effectively manage multiple complaints simultaneously? This Podcast Short reveals a quick and simple screening and prioritization process that can aid management of the multiply-involved patient.

Every wonder how to quantify key aspects of clinical instability of the cervical spine? In this Podcast Short, learn how a common clinical entity can be quantified via an objective set of procedures. Use these methods to gauge progress, and know how much better your patient is after treatment than they were before.

Joint stability is essential for function, but what do we mean when we say a joint is stable? What are the different types of stability? What are the implications of joint stability, and its changes, on patient function, or our understanding of a patient's movement related problem? How do we talk to patients about this important concept? This Podcast Short provides a quick, clear discussion of these important issues, and it provides a pragmatic definition to which patients can relate.