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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/10/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-hamstring-strain-injuries/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Hamstring Strains - FPF Show Episode 182

0:00 Introduction
2:28 Which sports and what activities are hamstring strains common in?
3:16 How common are hamstring strains (incidence) & what percentage of all field sport injuries are hamstring strains?
5:59 Are injuries higher in match play or practice?
7:16 What is the typical time loss from sport from a hamstring strain injury?
8:00 What are the re-injury rates after returning from a hamstring strain injury?
8:30 How much more likely are patients to have a future hamstring injury after having a previous injury?
10:37 Which hamstring muscle is most commonly involved in hamstring strain injuries?
11:18 What is the most common mechanism of injury for hamstring strain injuries?
14:00 Does having a hamstring strain change the structure of the muscle after injury?
15:41 What does a hamstring strain injury look like? (bruising & swelling)
19:50 What are the non-modifiable risk factors increasing risk of a hamstring strain injury?
26:10 What are the modifiable risk factors for increasing the risk of hamstring strain injuries?
46:24 When is surgery recommended after hamstring strain injury?
48:20 What factors increase risk of re-injury most?
52:44 What are some return to sport tests and criteria that can determine when athletes are ready to get back to sport after hamstring strain injury?
54:16 What factors at the time of initial injury will dictate how long it will take to return to play after hamstring strain injury?
57:52 Which factors were most predictive of those who return to play after hamstring strain injury?
1:01:23 Patellofemoral Pain MASTER Class

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/10/how-to-rehab-after-pao-surgery-evidence-based-strategies/

In today's episode we go over How to Rehab After PAO Surgery (Evidence-Based Strategies) - FPF Show Episode 181

0:00 Introduction
1:32 Do we have any clear research to guide our rehabilitation of patients following PAO surgery?
2:57 What exactly is a PAO (periacetabular osteotomy) surgery and why would you need it?
5:41 What other surgeries & concomitant pathologies often go hand and hand with PAO?
10:21 What are weight bearing guidelines for patients following PAO surgery?
13:16 What range of motion (ROM) restrictions should your patients follow after PAO surgery and for how long?
18:57 Why protecting the hip flexors is imperative after PAO surgery and how to go about doing it
21:49 How to safely introduce and advance hip flexor exercises over time
33:00 How to introduce & advance strength exercises for patients with PAO and which exercises are recommended
38:59 How to introduce & advance cardiovascular fitness (Biking, elliptical, running timelines)
43:04 Return to sport criteria following PAO surgery
52:31 What are the average return to sport timeline following PAO surgery?
53:39 What are the phases of rehab and when should each phase begin and end?
59:22 Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation [Guide for Physical Therapists]

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/09/patellofemoral-pain-evidence-update-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over a Patellofemoral Pain EVIDENCE UPDATE for Physical Therapists: 

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Timeline:

0:00 Introduction
1:31 Just how big of a problem is patellofemoral pain?
4:38 Why patient perspective is important in patients with patellofemoral pain
16:36 Which interventions were most effective for treating patellofemoral pain?
17:53 Which additional treatments when combined with knee strengthening improved outcomes in patients with patellofemoral pain?
18:55 Which interventions provide no additional benefit over knee strengthening exercises alone?
19:27 Which interventions showed NO efficacy at all?
23:14 What did PATIENTS find most valuable in the treatment of patellofemoral pain?
53:12 Key Take-away for physical therapists
56:14 Patellofemoral Pain MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/09/hip-dysplasia-the-non-surgical-solution-evidence-based-guide/

In today's episode we go over 5 Essential Strategies to Manage Adult Hip Dysplasia Without Surgery - FPF Show Episode 179

0:00 Introduction
0:04 Why should we care about hip dysplasia?
1:40 Are there any RCTs looking at physical therapy for dysplasia or comparing surgery (PAO) vs. conservative management?  
8:10 Step 1: Activity modification to help unload the hip and allow it to calm down
9:51 Step 2: Therapeutic exercise.  Should we use exercise and how do we introduce and advance it?
19:45 Should we train the hips flexors in these patients or will we just aggravate them?
28:51 Should we stretching our patients with hip dysplasia?
35:45 Step 3: How we should be introducing and advancing cardiovascular fitness in our patients with hip dysplasia
39:52 Step 4: How should we introduce return to running programs in our patients with hip dysplasia?
45:37 How should we introduce plyometric training in our patients with hip dysplasia?
50:46 When can hip dysplasia patients return to sport after an onset of pain?
54:50 Return to sport criteria for getting back to sport and activity
58:39 Step 5: When to refer back to the physician if not progressing.
59:56 Should patients with more severe hip dysplasia (less then 20 degrees LCEA) be sent back to the surgeon faster?
1:03:19 Diagnosing Hip Dysplasia: What Every PT Needs to Know

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/08/patellofemoral-pain-master-class-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over a Patellofemoral Pain MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists: 

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In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Hip Dysplasia - FPF Show Episode 177

0:00 Introduction
2:46 What is the definition and background of hip dysplasia?
4:17 How common is hip dysplasia and in which populations do we see it most?
5:25 Can hip dysplasia be asymptomatic?
5:51 Relevant anatomy for hip dysplasia (Why the labrum is so important)
7:17 What does a hip with dysplasia look like?
8:34 What are relevant risk factors for developing hip dysplasia?
18:54 Pathogenesis and mechanism of injury behind hip dysplasia
24:23 What is the clinical presentation of hip dysplasia?
36:32 What do you expect to see in the physical examination (objective tests) of hip dysplasia?
42:49 What radiographic (X-Ray) findings are present with hip dysplasia? (Lateral center edge and Tonnis angle)
48:53 Are MRIs needed or useful in patients with hip dysplasia?
51:19 Are corticosteroids useful to diagnose hip dysplasia?
52:44 What is the differential diagnosis of hip dysplasia?
1:09:04 What are treatment options for patients with hip dysplasia?
1:09:38 Is physical therapy effective for hip dysplasia?
1:11:20 Are cortisone injections helpful for hip dysplasia?
1:12:03 What surgeries are used to treat hip dysplasia? (PAO, derotation osteotomy)
1:14:06 Which patients are appropriate (and NOT appropriate) for surgery?
1:16:46 What does a peri-acetabular osteotomy surgery look like? (PAO)
1:17:30 Should dysplasia patients get hip labral repair without PAO?
1:19:33 Outcomes and return to sport rates after PAO surgery
1:28:50 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/07/hip-labral-repair-rehabilitation-guide-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation [Guide for Physical Therapists] - FPF Show Episode 176

0:00 Introduction
3:49 What happens during a hip labral repair surgery?
11:28 What are the different rehabilitation phases to be used after hip labral repair surgery?
12:38 What is the weight bearing status for these patients after surgery? 
13:49 What are the general contraindications after hip labral repair surgery?
19:27 What range of motion restrictions are there in the beginning stages of hip labral repair surgery rehabilitation?
23:11 What are the early range of motion goals for patients after hip labral repair surgery?
25:00 Strategies for restoring early range of motion and strength
27:38 Early stage (Phase 1) goals, pitfalls and criteria for progression after hip labral repair surgery
35:08 Why we need to be cautious about the introduction and advancement of hip flexor exercises in patients hip labral repair surgery
37:14 How to introduce and advance closed chain exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges and step-ups
1:06:04 When can we start the return to sport phase of physical therapy rehabilitation?
1:08:23 What type of exercises should be included in the return to sport phase?
1:10:50 When can running, cutting, agility, plyometrics and sport specific activities be introduced?
1:16:10 What return to sport tests should be used for patients prior to returning to sport hip labral repair surgery?
1:20:21 What does an accelerated protocol look like for hip labral repair surgery?
1:25:35 What is the return to sport criteria to return to sport after hip labral repair surgery?
1:29:20 Hip labral repair surgery protocols

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In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED To Know About Knee Replacement Surgery - FPF Show Episode 175

0:00 Introduction
1:45 Are patients generally satisfied after a knee replacement surgery?
2:46 What factors are associated with less satisfaction after a total knee replacement?
7:21 Are 20% of patients really NOT satisfied after a total knee replacement?
10:06 What's important for recovery after a total knee replacement?
15:11 Are there any good protocols or recommendations for rehabilitation for our patients after total knee replacement?
28:08 Evidence based recommendations for physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee replacement
39:04 What should early stage rehabilitation look like? (0-6 weeks following total knee replacement)
39:36 What is important patient education for post-op total knee replacement patients?
40:56 Range of motion goals in early stage rehab following total knee replacement
45:04 How should we initiate strengthening after surgery and what others strategies can you use to restore the quad?
54:07 What should mid-stage rehabilitation look like? (6-12 weeks following total knee replacement?
1:03:27 What should late-stage rehabilitation look like? (3+ months following total knee replacement)
1:08:48 Key take aways for physical therapists
55:46  What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/06/master-frozen-shoulder-treatment-in-2025-complete-guide/

In today's episode we go over MASTER Frozen Shoulder Treatment in 2025 - Complete Guide!

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In today's episode we go over, Conquering Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Diagnosis & Treatment Update! FPF Show Episode 173

0:00 Introduction
0:47 Clinical practice guideline update
2:05 Rotator Cuff Disorder background and definition
2:32 What type of patients were included in the guidelines? 
4:25 Explaining the grades of recommendation for CPGs
5:56 What are the grade A recommendations for clinical assessment?
8:36 Which special tests should be utilized to diagnose rotator cuff tendinopathy?
18:28 Which pharmacological treatments are recommended for the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy? (NSAIDS, corticosteroids)
31:06 Should acetaminophen or opioids be used to treat rotator cuff tendinopathy?
31:29 Should clinicians recommend PRP or hyaluronic acid to patients?
34:36 Should clinicians be recommending an active exercise program for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy? If so, which types of exercises are recommended?
35:07 Should clinicians be utilizing manual therapies in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy?  If so, which manual therapies are recommended?
38:05 Is patient education recommended for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy, and if so on what?
38:24 Should clinicians recommend acupuncture, shockwave therapy or ultrasound for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy?
42:06 Should clinicians using taping techniques to reduce pain in the short-term for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy?
44:13 What recommendations are there for return to sport following rotator cuff tendinopathy injuries in patients?

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