A co-worker of ours recently sustained an ACL tear - a complete tear. She is doing well and will be having an ACL reconstruction in the near future (she is ok with use sharing this information). In this episode, we talk about what the ACL is, its functions, a complete rupture of the ACL, graft types and many other related topics. Hope you enjoy this episode!

DISCLAIMER: These conversation and/or interviews are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition.

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DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interview are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.

It can be Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or a Thursday today. Whatever you celebrate (or don't), we wish you a happy holiday this Autumn season! In today's episode we are inspired by Thanksgiving and overeating. We talk about the Body Mass Index (BMI), obesity and strategies on changing your body weight composition. Please enjoy and have a wonderful Holiday this time of year! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.

In this episode, we talk about a plumber that sustained a lower back injury at work. We speak about relevant tests and measures related to discogenic back pain, hamstring length and it's link to lower back pain and much more. Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.

Tracy Lynn Rodgers is our guest speaker today. She is a practicing wound care provider, educator, legal nurse consultant, nurse expert witness and so much more. Today we discuss topics ranging from acute vs chronic wounds, the Braden Scale and common household remedies that are ineffective and/or dangerous. Today, we hope you enjoy today’s conversation. If you want to learn more about Tracy Lynn, she is available on Instagram (legalnurse1) and FaceBook/Meta (Tracy Jones Rodgers). DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.

Today on S.O.A.P.s we meet with Vince, a perspective Physical Therapy student applicant. He will be sharing insights on applying to PT school using the APTA Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and so much more. Enjoy!

Patellar tendonitis is otherwise known as jumper’s knee. In today’s S.O.A.P. note, we talk about a 40-something year old male that is a recreational runner that has self diagnosed himself with Jumper’s Knee, AKA, patellar tendonitis. We discuss common causes of patellar tendonitis and some interesting treatment ideas. Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.

In today’s episode, we sidestep from the typical Physical Therapy S.O.A.P. note and discussed the topic of a total knee replacement. We touch upon various topics from a pre-operative class to what to expect pre/post total knee replacement. DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.

This episode consists of two S.O.A.P. segments: 1.) Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis and 2.) Plantar Fasciitis (time stamp: 13min 28sec). We explore some common PT tests and interventions for each condition. We hope you enjoy! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.