Direct Access to Oxford Physical Therapy

For this month's clinical corner article, Matt and Allie discuss an article from the JOSPT that discusses the current diagnostic imaging curriculum  in PT schools, comparing it to different PT programs in the country and how it has evolved in the past several years. Currently, not all states permit physical therapists  to order or read MRI/X-ray/CT Scans etc. With the increase of Direct Access patients - in order to promote more efficient care, physical therapists could have the ability to refer patients for diagnostic imaging in the near future.Read the article here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/josptopen.2024.1026#_i11Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

In this episode, Matt and Allie sit with return guest Dr Tim Burns to talk about all things Elbow. Commonly known as "Tennis Elbow", lateral epicondylitis is the pain you feel in your arm/elbow from overuse! It can be from any sport or activity, not just tennis!You'll hear both Matt and Dr Burns' approach to treating tennis elbow, including the tests used to diagnose the problem as well as their non-surgical options for treatment. Learn more about Dr Burns here: https://www.orthocincy.com/doctors/timothy-m-burns-do/Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

In this episode, Pete and Allie sit with Kathrine Nero, Cincinnati's Sweetheart. Hear about Katherine's background, how she got started in news and sports reporting, to local news on-screen anchor for 17 years, and her health struggles all while facing a lay off.She has moved on to a new job that she LOVES and is training students and clients in media while motivating the public on advocating for their health and cancer awareness. Stay tuned to the end to hear Pete's favorite questions to ask our guests!Learn more about Kathrine and Game Day Communications: https://www.gamedaypr.com/kathrineDid you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Ever wondered what it takes to become a Physical Therapist? Listen to student PT Katie Schneider who is currently going through her clinical rounds as she is completing her last year of PT School. Hear about her background, her undergrad transition to PT school and experiences in different PT settings. She gives tips to aspiring students and those currently starting their clinical rounds on how to remain confident in your education and how to apply that to real life cases!Want to intern with Oxford PT? Contact us to learn more.Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Happy March! Matt and Allie go over this months clinical corner article which is a Meta-Analysis on PT intervention to reduce cervicogenic headaches. You might wonder how PT can help with your headaches. While not all headaches are the same, those that are brought on by muscle tension in the neck and sends pain through the head can be treated at PT! Listen to hear the interventions that work the best.Read the article here: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/104/2/pzad154/7370249Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Did you know there were professional pickleball players? Ken and Allie interview Nate Matthews at Aces Pickleball to learn more about the sport and its increasing popularity. Hear about Nate's background, how he got into pickleball and eventually became a pro!You'll hear about some common injuries that come with the sport and how PT can help keep the players on the court.Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

*Stick with us through the first couple mins- we are aware the microphones are a little spotty*Join Matt and Allie as they talk with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Trevor Wilkes on the latest technique in ACL reconstruction. Have you heard of the BEAR? No, we aren't talking about the intense restaurant drama with Jeremy Allen White- the BEAR technique is the newest alternative to repairing a torn ACL (Bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament repair).  Hear more about Dr. Wilkes' background, how he approached this new technique and is able to successfully help his patients today.Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Sit down with Allie and Pete as they talk with company partner and co-owner of Fleet Feet Cincinnati, Frank DeJulius. Hear how Frank got started in the business, how he became an integral part of the company's growth, and how he brought it to Cincinnati. Learn about the latest technology in footwear at Fleet Feet as well as how the relationship with Oxford PT keeps their runners in the race.Learn more about Frank and Fleet Feet Cincy here:  https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/cincy/about/locally-owned-operatedDid you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Matt and Allie discuss this month's clinical corner article that goes over the impact of exercise therapy for patients with rotator cuff- related shoulder pain (RCRSP).Hear why it is important to seek medical help for correct exercises instead of getting information online and doing exercises at home. Patients that participated in this study also left their quotes on how their relationship with the Therapist impacted their outcome.Read the article here: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/103/12/pzad088/7223867Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

A true example of strength and determination! Listen as patient Lorrie talks about her preparations for the Ironman Triathlon and the injuries, surgeries and PT treatments that came before. Manager and physical therapist Charley Meade gives insight on how he was able to get creative with her treatments in letting her still train to meet her goals while recovering from total knee replacement. Join us as we cheer Lorrie on in her journey to the Ironman!Support Lorrie and the Angel Paws organization: https://www.angelswatch.ngo/lorrieDid you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Ken and Allie have another guest! In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Cindy Cassell, a past patient and registered dietitian. Hear about how Dr. Cindy got into dietetics and nutrition, as well as her active lifestyle living on a farm with the buffalo her family raises! Cindy has a lot of experience and knowledge to share. You'll learn why it is important to make solid attainable lifestyle changes instead of making New Years Resolutions to reach your health and weight goals. Also, hear about the pre and post-op nutrition programs Cindy promotes in tandem with PT. You can learn more about Dr. Cindy Cassell and her nutrition program here: https://nutritionaccess.orgDid you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Happy New Year! Kicking off the clinical corner series for 2024 with a Meta-analysis article from the JOSPT. Hear how assessment of over 850 studies proved the accuracy of certain clinical diagnostic tests for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Students! Matt and Allie are back with your clinical corner quiz question! Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Another guest on the Pod! Ken and Allie talk to Illustrator and Cartoonist, Kevin Necessary. Learn about Kevin's background, history with local news outlets, and his injuries as he was working on book projects with the Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo (and more!).Hear how Oxford PT was able to help Kevin continue to draw and give him the tools to continue his craft. You can learn more about Kevin, his projects, and order his books online at:  https://www.kevinnecessary.com/Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

We are back for 2024 and hitting the ground running with a returning guest, Dr. Abbott!Hear the history and all latest techniques in hip replacements and what patients can expect when they schedule their surgeries.  Learn about the importance of pre-hab and getting your home ready for post surgery living. You will be back on your feet in no time!Are you or someone you know have a surgery scheduled? Learn more about Dr. Abbott and how to schedule with him here:https://www.mercy.com/search-results?search=abbott- https://www.mercy.com/locations/hospitals/cincinnati/mercy-health-kings-mills-hospitalDid you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

The end of the year is here! Matt and Allie go over a Clinical Practice Guideline from JOSPT that revises treatments for Plantar Fasciitis. Hear the list of interventions listed in the recommendations that have been revised and given a letter grade based on effectiveness. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Holiday, and a happy New Year!Read the JOSPT article here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2023.0303Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

* Late Upload* Did you know that PT save you money? Not only patients, but the healthcare system in total. If you fall under any of the categories/ conditions listed in the episode, getting into treatment sooner can actually save you money! Listen to hear all 8 and see if you apply.Read the article here: https://www.apta.org/news/2023/09/27/value-of-pt-report-releasedDid you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

* Late Upload* Spooky Scary Osteochondroma! For October's Clinical Corner article hear about acase presentation from Alabama, an 18 y/o female was suffering for over a year with deep pain in her hip. After being screened by a physical therapist and showing positive outcomes for multiple tests, they sent her on to get X-rays. Learn how this patient could've used earlier intervention and Direct Access to save her a lot of time/pain!Learn more about Osteochondroma and this case presentation here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/josptcases.2023.11217Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

A couple of late uploads for the podcast- Hear Matt and Allie discuss September's Clinical Corner Article. This systematic review and meta-analysis gathers information from 21+ published articles finding the best type of treatments for those who are asymptomatic and those with nonspecific neck pain. Allie questions Matt's knowledge of Shrek references as he mentions "layers" often. Quiz questions are back for students! Read the article here: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/102/7/pzac054/6585158?searchresult=1Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

A couple of late uploads for the podcast- Matt and Allie go over August's Clinical Corner article. Hear how aerobic exercise combined with neck-specific exercise leads to better outcomes as opposed to only focusing on neck-specific exercises for those experiencing neck pain. Learn how PTs can use the Clinical Prediction Rule to judge what type of patients can benefit from this treatment, also Allie learns the difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic exercise.  Read the article here: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/102/2/pzab269/6448015Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Back again for 2023, Lesley Allen joins Matt and Allie to promote the Tunnel to Towers foundation annual 5k walk/run to memorialize the events of 9/11. Hear about all the updates, new projects and what to expect at this years race. Interested in joining the race or donating to the cause? Check out the links below and NEVER FORGET.https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/CrescentSprings/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkNorthernKYTunnel to Towers 9/11 Institute™ - Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org)Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/