The first episode in our patient classification series! Motor control is a commonly used term in physical therapy practice, but what is it? Is there an agreed upon definition of motor control or is it a poorly defined, subjective term? How is motor control implemented in PT practice? Join Kane and Mark and today's episode of the PT Good Podcast where they discuss various topics regarding motor control.

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The final episode of our total joint series! Kane and Mark discuss various topics regarding joint replacements such as go to interventions, knowing when a patient has reached their maximum level of function, and if it is realistic to return to high impact activities such as running after lower extremity joint replacement.

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Welcome back to the PT Good Podcast! In this episode we continue our discussion on total joint replacements. Regaining range of motion is an important goal after surgery. How much motion is necessary and how much do we expect to gain, especially in patients who were limited before surgery? What are the patient's options if range of motion isn't progressing? Kane and Mark also discuss how and when to incorporate strengthening exercises and how this can translate to improved function.

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Total joint replacements are among the most common conditions seen in a PT clinic. In recent years, the rate at which these surgeries are being performed has increased dramatically and the average age of patients receiving a total joint replacement has decreased. Join Kane and Mark on today's episode of the PT Good podcast as they talk about various joint replacement topics such as the value of prehab, patient expectations, and treatment in the early stages of rehab. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

The online rehab world can be hard to navigate. A constant flow of people demonstrating different assessments, exercises, and manual techniques can be overwhelming. Learning how to sift through this information and separate the good from the bad can significantly improve professional and personal development. Join Kane and Mark on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast where they discuss how they interact with online PT content and the potential benefits of social media.

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After months of agreeing with each other, Kane and Mark have decided to talk about their differences. On this episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss the differences in their practices and how they both use these differences to learn from each other.

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With endless amounts of interventions and approaches, physical therapy can become confusing not only for the provider, but also for the patient. In this episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss the beauty in applying simple concepts and how these concepts can aid in patient care.

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With increased access to physical therapists comes increased responsibility. Knowing how to identify red flags and conditions which require immediate medical intervention, or those that simply need to be referred to a different provider, can be difficult. On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss red flag identification and when to refer.

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Hello and welcome to the pilot episode of the PT Good Podcast. We are your hosts, Kane and Mark. We are orthopedic physical therapists looking to improve the standard of care in physical therapy. In this episode, we discuss our motivations and goals in regard to physical therapy and why we decided to start this podcast.

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How do you know when a patient is ready for discharge? What directions and advice do you give them at discharge to prevent recurrence of their pain? Is 'prevention' of musculoskeletal pain realistic or possible? Join Kane and Mark on episode 7 of the PT Good Podcast where they discuss everything regarding discharge and prevention.

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