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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/05/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-femoral-acetabular-impingement-syndrome/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome - FPF Show Episode 171

0:00 Introduction
1:14 What is femoral acetabular impingement syndrome? (FAI)
1:59 How common is femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
6:34 What are the most common populations to get femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
7:18 What is the relevant anatomy for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
9:59 What are the different types of femoral acetabular impingement syndrome? (Radiographic findings)
13:43 How common are asymptomatic findings in femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
18:50 What are the risk factors for acquiring femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
23:36 Is femoral acetabular impingement syndrome associated with hip arthritis?
27:44 What is the mechanism of injury for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
32:21 How do we begin diagnosing femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
36:57 History (subjective) and physical examination (objective) for patients with femoral acetabular impingement syndrome
40:04 Special tests for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome
54:38 Using alpha angle to measure how big the CAM morphology is (radiographic findings)
55:59 Using the lateral center edge angle to measure how big the Pincer morphology is (radiographic findings)
57:25 Using the tonnis angle to measure how big the Pincer morphology is (radiographic findings)
1:01:35 Diagnostic imaging for FAI - MRI & MRA arthrogram
1:05:56 Are corticosteroids effective for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
1:09:08 What are some red flags to be on the lookout for when diagnosing femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
1:09:57 Differential diagnosis: Arthritis, dysplasia, avascular necrosis, femoral neck bone stress injuries, hip flexor & gluteal tendinopathy, lumbar radicular pain, snapping hip syndrome
1:18:45 What are effective treatments for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
1:21:05 How effective is non-surgical management for patients with femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
1:25:14 Is surgery an effective treatment for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
1:27:38 What are contra-indications for surgical management of femoral acetabular impingement syndrome?
1:29:16 What are return to sport rates after surgery for femoral acetabular impingement syndrome and are patients returning at the same level of play?
1:31:11 The Best Diagnostic Tests for Hip Flexor Strain Injuries

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📌 FREE Guide - Knee Osteoarthritis Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/knee-osteoarthritis/ Thanks for watching!

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/05/knee-osteoarthritis-best-treatments-non-operative/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED To Know About Knee Replacement Surgery - FPF Show Episode 170

0:00 Introduction
0:50 What are the different types of knee replacement surgery?
1:13 How common are knee replacement surgeries in the US?
3:00 What is a partial knee replacement and what are the different types?
3:49 How common is partial knee replacement surgery?
5:33 When should patients have knee replacement surgery? (When is surgery indicated for knee arthritis?)
8:21 How is a knee replacement performed?
11:22 Who are good candidates for partial knee replacement? (Surgical indications)
14:10 Which surgery has better outcomes and return to sport rates? Total vs. partial knee replacement
16:00 How is a partial knee replacement performed?
16:34 How long do knee replacements last? (How long do they last before needing a revision surgery?)
17:54 Do younger patients need more revision surgery vs. older patients?
24:33 How successful is a knee replacement surgery (pain, function, satisfaction levels, quality of life)
27:10 Do some patients continue to have pain following knee replacement surgery?
31:18 What factors influence success after knee replacement surgery?
35:58 Can you return back to sport and recreational activities following knee replacement surgery? (Running, tennis, golf etc.)
47:14 Do patients have more success returning to low impact or higher impact sports after knee replacement?
47:51 Can patients return to sport following partial knee replacement surgery?
50:38 Should you avoid certain activities (like running) following partial knee replacement?
51:11 Does activity level influence risk of revision surgery or shorten the lifespan of the knee replacement? (Running, sports, etc.)
1:05:44 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Knee Osteoarthritis

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/05/knee-osteoarthritis-best-treatments-non-operative/

In today's episode we go over Knee Osteoarthritis BEST Treatments (Non-operative) - FPF Show Episode 169

0:00 Introduction
1:23 Is non-operative physical therapy treatment effective for knee arthritis?
9:57 Are most healthcare providers giving good advice to patients with knee arthritis?
23:15 Are shoe insoles helpful for patients with knee arthritis?
23:59 Are topical steroids like voltaren gel helpful for knee arthritis?
24:51 What does the literature say about exercise? Does exercise need to be delivered in a physical therapy setting? 
25:11 Is patient education important for patients with knee arthritis?
25:28 Are oral NSAIDs helpful in patients with knee arthritis?
25:33 is Tylenol (Acetaminophen) helpful in treating knee arthritis?
26:48 Are canes helpful in patients with knee arthritis?
27:14 Are braces helpful in patients with knee arthritis?
28:12 is hyaluronic acid effective for treating patients with knee arthritis?
28:25 Are intra-articular corticosteroid injections effective for treating patients with knee arthritis?
30:00 Are supplements supported in the treatment of knee arthritis?
31:25 Is manual therapy an effective treatment for knee arthritis?
31:38 Is laser treatment or acupuncture effective as a treatment for knee arthritis?
33:25 TENs, PRP and shockwave therapy for treating knee arthritis
36:05 What common treatments have a LACK of evidence supporting its use for knee arthritis?
38:14 Common limiting beliefs in patients with knee arthritis
47:28 Is exercise effective in patients with knee arthritis?
49:03 What types of exercise are best in patients with knee arthritis?
54:09 How diet and nutrition effects knee arthritis and how to bring it up with patients
1:05:44 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Meniscus Injuries

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/04/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-knee-osteoarthritis/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Knee Osteoarthritis - FPF Show Episode 168

0:00 Introduction
1:03 Definition and background of knee osteoarthritis
6:17 What is the economic impact of knee osteoarthritis?
7:15 Prevalence of and common populations with knee osteoarthritis
10:41 Risk factors for acquiring knee osteoarthritis
20:17 Is lack of sleep a pain driver for knee osteoarthritis?
22:33 Co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis
34:39 Pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis (How it occurs in the body)
36:32 What structures in the joint become involved during knee osteoarthritis?
44:46 How is inflammation involved during knee osteoarthritis?
45:46 How obesity is linked to knee osteoarthritis
51:57 Clinical presentation of knee osteoarthritis
53:48 Physical examination of knee osteoarthritis
55:41 Differential diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
1:00:30 Diagnostic imaging in the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis

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📌 FREE Guide - Biceps Tendinopathy - Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" for Clinicians: https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/biceps-tendinopathy-evidence-based-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/04/master-biceps-tendinopathy-treatment-in-2025-complete-guide/ 

In today's episode we go over Master Your Biceps Tendinopathy Treatment in 2025 - Complete Guide! FPF Show Episode 167

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📌 FREE Guide - PCL Injury Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/pcl-injury-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/04/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-pcl-injuries/

In today's episode we go over Physical Therapist Guide to PCL Injuries - What You Must Know! - FPF Show Episode 166

0:00 Introduction
1:23 Prevalence of and common populations with PCL sprain injuries
2:50 Functional anatomy of the PCL ligament
3:22 Does the PCL ligament heal well?
7:10 Should the knee be braced after a PCL sprain injury? (PCL Jack Brace)
8:30 How to grade the severity of a PCL injury
10:39 What is the function of the PCL? (what movements does it resist?)
11:47 What muscles help to support the PCL (dynamic stabilizers)
13:18 What is the mechanism of injury for PCL sprains?
19:25 History and physical examination of PCL sprains
20:55 Special tests for PCL injuries
22:27 Are X-rays and MRIs useful for diagnosing PCL sprains?
29:49 Differential diagnosis of PCL sprain injuries
32:31 Conservative vs. Surgical Management of PCL injuries
39:40 Do patients with PCL tears have higher rates of arthritis or meniscus injuries?
41:40 What are the return to sports rates of conservative vs. surgical management of PCL injuries?
43:23 What should a physical therapy rehabilitation program look like after a PCL injury?
54:33 Who should have surgery after a PCL injury? (surgical candidates)
56:36 What are the surgical options following PCL tears?
58:11 How successful is PCL surgery? (reconstruction outcomes & failure rates)
1:02:50 What are the return to sport rates after PCL-reconstruction surgery?
1:09:01 Physical therapy rehabilitation guidelines following PCL-reconstruction surgery
1:13:07 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About ACL Injuries

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📌 FREE Guide - LCL Injury Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/lcl-injury-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/03/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-lcl-injuries/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About LCL Injuries - FPF Show Episode 165

0:00 Introduction
1:26 How common are LCL (& posterolateral corner) injuries? (prevalence and incidence)
6:21 Are LCL injuries common in isolation or with other ligaments?
7:32 What are the most common populations that get LCL injuries?
7:59 How do LCL injuries occur? (mechanism of injury)
9:44 How do we grade the severity of LCL injuries? (Sprains)
11:37 What is the relevant anatomy for LCL injuries?
12:18 Anatomy of the posterior lateral corner
15:32 What does the LCL and posterior lateral corner do? (biomechanics)
17:57 What are the dynamic stabilizers that support the LCL?
21:07 History and physical examination for LCL injuries
24:58 Objective tests for LCL and posterior lateral corner injuries
34:41 Imaging for LCL injuries (X-ray and MRI)
37:09 Differential diagnosis of LCL and posterior lateral corner injuries
38:49 Conservative vs. surgical management for LCL injuries
42:44 Can NFL players get back to sport after isolated LCL injuries? (Grade 3)
47:55 Rehabilitation guidelines for non-operative management of LCL injuries
51:08 What are the timelines for return to sport following isolated LCL injuries?
54:43 Who are good surgical candidates after LCL injuries (& posterior lateral injuries)
55:41 What is the surgical technique for LCL injuries? (Repair vs. reconstruction)
58:28 Guidelines for concomitant injuries (ACL + PCL, multi-ligament injuries)
1:00:16 Rehabilitation guidelines after LCL and posterior lateral corner surgery
1:03:29 Return to sport rates after LCL and posterior lateral corner surgery
1:13:07 What PTs need to know about MCL injuries


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📌 FREE Guide - MCL Injury Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/mcl-injury-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/03/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-mcl-injuries/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About MCL Injuries - FPF Show Episode 164

0:00 Introduction
1:32 How common are MCL injuries? (prevalence and incidence)
3:01 What are the most common populations that get MCL injuries?
4:29 How do MCL injuries occur? (mechanism of injury)
5:29 How do you grade the severity of MCL injuries?
7:54 What is the relevant anatomy for MCL injuries?
8:50 Do MCL injuries tend to heal well on their own?
10:58 What is the posterior medial corner and why do we need to assess it?
14:04 What does the MCL do? (biomechanics)
17:59 Which muscles help to support the MCL?
19:13 History and physical examination of MCL injuries
22:18 Special tests to help diagnose MCL injuries (objective measurements)
24:39 Should we use MRI and X-ray to help in the diagnosis of MCL injuries?
29:51 What other injuries behave similarly to an MCL injury? (Differential diagnosis)
32:02 Are MCL injuries typically treat conservatively or with surgery?
33:13 Physical therapy rehabilitation guidelines following MCL injuries (non-op)
37:22 What are the return to sport timelines after an MCL injury?
38:45 Which MCL injury patients are candidates for surgery?
41:40 What happens if you have an MCL injury WITH an ACL injury?
45:24 What surgical technique is used for MCL injuries? (repair vs. reconstruction)
48:31 Physical therapy rehabilitation guidelines after MCL surgery
51:24 Return to sport timelines following MCL surgery
55:44 What physical therapists need to know about ACL injuries


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📌 FREE Guide - Knee Articular Cartilage Injury Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/articular-cartilage-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!

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Show Notes:
- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/03/cartilage-injuries-a-guide-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over CARTILAGE Injuries: A Guide for Physical Therapists - FPF Show Episode 163

0:00 Introduction
2:19 Can cartilage injuries be managed with physical therapy? (Conservative Management)
7:10 Does a cartilage injury increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis (or speed it up) over the course of time?
9:16 How long should you perform physical therapy before deciding to go for surgery?
11:02 When is surgery indicated for articular cartilage injuries?
16:59 Why would you consider conservative management over surgery?
19:34 What should non-operative physical therapy look like for these patients?
30:45 What are the different types of cartilage surgeries? (Microfracture, OATs, ACI, MACI)
32:06 What are the return to sport rates after articular cartilage surgeries?
37:48 What factors influence the ability of an athlete to return to sport after articular cartilage injuries?
44:17 How does a cartilage surgery compare to other knee surgeries from a return to sport perspective?
48:37 Nine principles of post-operative rehab
57:14 Weight bearing guidelines and criteria for progression after articular cartilage surgery
1:01:03 12 Keys to Post-Operative ACL-Reconstruction Physical Therapy


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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/02/articular-cartilage-injuries-what-pts-need-to-know/

In today's episode we go over Cartilage Injuries - Physical Therapists NEED to Know - FPF Show Episode 160

0:00 Introduction
2:36 What is an articular cartilage injury? (defect) 
3:55 Does articular cartilage heal after an injury?
4:52 What is the function of articular cartilage within the knee joint?
7:57 How do we grade injury severity? and which grades are potential candidates for surgery?
11:16 How common are articular cartilage injuries in the knee? (Incidence & Prevalence)
13:47 Is the incidence higher in athletes? and are these injuries all symptomatic?
14:21 Where in the knee are most patients getting injuries?
17:10 What's the impact on a meniscus and / or ACL injury on articular cartilage?
22:40 How do these patient present clinically?
28:12 What subjective data helps us to rule in cartilage injuries?
31:52 Is diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray) helpful for diagnosing articular cartilage injuries in the knee?
33:08 What are the different types of surgeries indicated for patients with cartilage injuries?
34:57 What is a microfracture procedure? Who is the best candidate for the surgery? Pros and cons of the surgery.
37:04 Do microfracture procedures have good return to sport rates?
40:27 What is the OATs procedure? Who is it best for? What are the pros and cons? How successful is this procedure for returning athletes to sport?
43:05 What is the ACI? Who is it best for? What are the pros and cons? What are the return to sport rates?
47:05 What is the MACI? Who is it best for? What are the pros and cons? What are the return to sport rates?
49:05 What type of procedure is going to be best for YOUR patient?


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