Ep 195. Beyond the Slip: How to Assess and Treat Spondylolisthesis with Dr. Robert Medcalf
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đĄ In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Robert Medcalf, Physical Therapist and MDT expert. They discuss the challenges of assessing and treating Spondylolisthesis without relying solely on imaging results.
Dr. Medcalf shares insights on differentiating between a stable and unstable slip and how to guide patients through recovery using Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy principles. The conversation also dives deep into the myth that all spondylolisthesis patients must avoid extension, offering a logical framework for when to load the spine and when to focus on stabilization.
đ âThe interesting thing about that study is that they found there was no association between spondylolisthesis and back pain..â - Dr. Robert Medcalf
đYou will learn about:Â
What spondylolisthesis is, how itâs classified, and why imaging findings donât tell the whole story
Where pain in spondylolisthesis truly comes from
How to assess and manage spondylolisthesis conservatively using mechanical principles
When surgery may be appropriate
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