The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

Persistent weakness and lack of volitional muscle control are huge problems after injury and surgery. It’s not uncommon after major surgeries, like ACL reconstruction, to have chronic weakness and asymmetry in strength. In this episode, I talk to Dave Sherman about a recent research study he published looking at why this may happen, and then what we can do about it as clinicians. Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/arthrogenic-muscle-inhibition-with-dave-sherman Learn our proven syst...

Return to sport has been a hot topic in sports medicine recently. Studies continue to show that reinjury rates can be high, and athletes do not always return to previous levels of performance. In this episode, I talk with Pete Draovitch of the Jacksonville Jaguars about his approach to return to sport, which he has published and calls the Return to Sport Clearance Continuum. Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/return-to-sport-with-pete-draovitch Learn our proven system for sports P...

Our understanding of tendinopathies continues to evolve. Once seen as an inflammatory process that was challenging to treat and resolve, we’re now understanding more of the biological process behind tendinopathies. As our understanding of the biological process improves, so does our treatment approach. In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Pope to discuss the current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of patellar tendinopathy. Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/patellar-tendinopath...

Multiligament knee injuries are complex injuries that must be addressed with a comprehensive diagnostic workup, surgical procedure, and postoperative treatment plan. In this episode, I talk with Jill Monson about her experience with this complex cases. Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/multiligament-knee-injuries-with-jill-monson Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click...

Hip pain is common in athletes, especially in sports like ice hockey. Nonarthritic hip pain encompasses a variety of intra-articular diagnoses that are often seen in these athletes that are not related directly to osteoarthritis. These include dysplasia, bony changes, femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears, and more. A recent clinical practice guideline on this topic was published in JOSPT to help guide us. In this episode, I talk to the lead author, Keelan Enseki, about the findings of t...