The Sports Rehab Lab

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Part 2 of our conversation with Dr, Beamer Carr focuses on UCL repair, the use of weighted balls in training, and things he looks for in a physical therapist when sending them his patients after surgical repair.  Let's Goooo

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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As a new or established clinician the concept of loading after lower or upper extremity surgery can provide a lot of confusion.  It can be daunting to know that a patient your are seeing post op day one will have to sprint and or throw at high velocities.  How do we acheive that?  The conversation explores the importance of loading tissue after surgery and the effects of unloading on different tissues and concludes with a discussion on incorporating speed in rehabilitation and transitioning to higher velocity exercises.  Let's Gooo!!!

01:03
The Importance of Loading Tissue in Rehabilitation

02:01
Effects of Unloading on Different Tissues

03:45
Loading Considerations for Ligament Repairs

04:45
Loading Considerations for Tendon Repairs

05:26
Optimal Holding Time for Isometric Contractions

06:59
Factors to Consider in Loading ACLs

09:21
Frequency and Duration of Isometric Contractions

10:26
The Importance of Proper Loading in Rehabilitation

12:11
Loading Considerations for Upper Extremity Surgeries

18:42
Loading Progression for Ligament Repairs

20:45
Loading Considerations for Shoulder Surgeries

28:12
Incorporating Speed in Rehabilitation

29:54
Transitioning to Higher Velocity Exercises

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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We have dealt with a lot of hip impingement and post hip arthroscopy patients over our careers, and have had the privilege of learning from the best there is.  With that said we all have had our struggles of this patient population, and sometimes it is a struggle to get them better once they have gotten off the correct rehabilitation track.  Hear what our mentors have taught us on how to avoid pitfalls with post hip arthroscopy rehab, and how to dig yourself out if you have gone off the path wit these patients.  Let's goooo!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty has become much more prevalent in todays active adult population, but how far can they get after surgery.  Are we looking at them getting back to just functional activities, or is some sort of athletic function a possibility with them.  Listen to the discussion this week and listen to what we think about the surgery, the nuances of it, and how we can get these patients back to doing what they love doing pain free.  Let's gooooo!!!!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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Articular cartilage surgery has seen a lot of advancements in the last several years.  With progressed rehabilitation patients should advance as well.  Listen to our experience in treating this patient population over the years, and things we have leraned to effectively return these patients to higher level sport, Including advancements in rehab, and progressive weightbearing.  Let's go!!!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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Almost every clinician in an outpatient clinical setting will see a rotator cuff repair at some point in their career, but can you treat it efficiently?  Listen to our take on rotator cuff repair and rehab from our active adult population to our professional athletes, and the nuances we use to get effective results for our patients.  Let's go!!!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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With youth sports getting more competitive, more explosive and the constant participation with minimal rest we have seen common injuries go way up.  With that we are seeing a lot of our youth athletes start to get injuries that we would predominately see in our professional population.  Listen to us talk about youth sports in general, and what are some ways we can combat this growing problem.  Let's Go!!!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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Rehab after an Achilles tear and subsequent surgery can be tricky. When to start weightbearing, how much should we be moving, what are the restrictions and rules with the post surgical boot? Most importantly how do we progress these people so that they can return to a high level of function?  Listen to the crew discuss their experience with this conditions and tips on how to progress this patient population. Let’s gooo!!!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

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We hear a lot about the optimal testing for LE extremity post surgical patients to return to sport safely and effectively, but what about out upper extremity athletes?  Beyond popular belief this includes more than just our baseball population.  We have a good idea on how to return our baseball players back to play, but what about our other athletes that are in collision sports such as football, or activities such as volleyball, How do we know if they are ready.  Listen to the crew explain their current testing protocol for our upper extremity population including timelines and procedures.  Let's gooooo!!!

The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.