Dr. Clare Ardern, assistant professor at the University of British Columbia and editor-in-chief of JOSPT, joins the Rehab and Performance Lab Podcast with host Phil Plisky to discuss confidence to return to sport after injury. Clare shares insights from her extensive research in ACL rehabilitation, addressing common mental barriers athletes face when returning to sport. Together, they explore practical strategies, including goal setting, confidence assessment, and techniques to create a safe therapeutic space for athletes. Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable advice for supporting athletes to successfully and confidently return to sport.

• Interpret the evidence around supporting athletes and active people to feel confident about returning to sport after musculoskeletal injury
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to support athletes and active people’s psychological readiness to return to sport after musculoskeletal injury
• Solve patient case scenarios involving low confidence to return to sport or high fear of reinjury

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  Introduction to guest
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  Why this clinical question?
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  What’s the evidence and application?
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  Three main takeaways

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Dr. Jenna Gourlay, PT, DPT, SCS, joinsPhil Plisky to share practical strategies for treating patients with hypermobility who don’t respond to typical interventions. You’ll hear Jenna’s experiences working with athletes and how she’s adapted her approach to achieve faster, more effective outcomes. Learn how to better assess joint hypermobility, tackle proprioception issues, and choose the right exercises to help your patients thrive.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around choosing the best treatment path for individuals with increased mobility

• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the challenges related to creating independence for our patients with atypical mobility

• Solve patient case scenarios involving joint hypermbolity and treatment classification

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:59) Introduction to guest
• (00:05:25) Why this clinical question?
• (00:16:12) What’s the evidence and application?
• (00:48:36) Three main takeaways

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On this episode of Rehab and Performance Lab, we sit down with Johnny Owens, MPT, a trailblazer in blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy and the founder of Owens Recovery Science. Together with host Phil Plisky, we explore how BFR has reshaped rehabilitation by allowing rehab practitioners to build muscle strength and improve recovery in patients unable to tolerate heavy loads. Phil and Johnny discuss how BFR works physiologically, the science and robust research behind it, and clinical applications for a variety of conditions, including postoperative limb injuries, tendinopathy, Parkinson’s disease, and much more. Listen in for practical insights on implementing this game-changing tool and where the research is taking us next in rehab and performance.

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Dr. Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS, joins host Phil Plisky to discuss the latest treatment strategies for overuse injuries in athletes. Katie and Phil explore why these injuries persist, common treatment mistakes, and evidence-based approaches that emphasize tendon loading, rest-recovery cycles, and nutritional factors. Tune in for actionable insights to enhance your rehab approach and support athletes’ long-term performance.

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Dr. Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, MFA, FAAOMPT, a leader in orthopedic physical therapy and education, joins Phil Plisky to explore the top five updates rehab providers need to know. Eric shares insights on how to implement the latest clinical practice guidelines, with practical strategies for improving patient care and clinical outcomes.

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Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, joins Phil Plisky to share her expertise on the mechanisms of manual therapy and how understanding them can elevate clinical practice. She describes the science behind manual therapy techniques, offering valuable insights for improving patient outcomes.

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Adriaan Louw, a renowned expert in pain neuroscience education, joins the Rehab and Performance Lab podcast to reveal which types of patients really benefit from this type of education. Together with host Phil Plisky, he discusses the latest research, highlights evidence-based treatment strategies that can create independence and foster hope in your patients, and champions a compassionate approach to patient care. Tune in to learn how addressing patients' fears and helping them to understand why they hurt can improve outcomes, especially when combined with movement-based therapies.

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Join Phil Plisky as he sits down with Jenna Gourlay, an expert in joint hypermobility and orthopedic residency director at the Rehabilitation & Performance Institute. In this episode, Phil and Jenna discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing joint hypermobility in clinical practice. They explore key questions clinicians should ask, highlight recent research findings, and provide practical tips for translating this knowledge into effective patient care.

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Join Phil Plisky and Alexis Wright in an insightful episode examining the latest research on surgical versus conservative treatments for musculoskeletal conditions. Lexie discusses the alarming increase in surgeries and emphasizes the critical role of top-notch rehabilitation as an initial treatment strategy. Tune in to understand the nuances of patient education, therapy efficacy, and practical approaches to guide clinical decisions.

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Embark on a journey of discovery with Phil Plisky and Dr. Elizabeth Lane as they unravel the complex web of hidden forces and contextual factors influencing rehabilitation outcomes. Through insightful analysis taken from years specializing in orthopedics, Elizabeth sheds light on the pivotal role of patient expectations, practitioner traits, and treatment nuances, offering tangible strategies for optimizing clinical effectiveness. Tune in to empower your practice in physical therapy and athletic training.

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