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Pass the OCS exam by studying smarter, not harder. This podcast is for physical therapists looking to become board-certified specialists in orthopedics. Use code FIELDGUIDE for 40% off a MedBridge subscription.
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Shoulder Instability and Dislocations from 2022-02-01T21:00
We're back with another shoulder diagnosis: instability and dislocations. You should definitely be able to recognize complications and know what kind of imaging to request following differe...
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Calcific Tendonitis and Parsonage-Turner Syndrome from 2022-01-05T04:00
There are a few uncommon shoulder conditions that might mimic more typical orthopedic conditions and could trip you up on the exam. Even though you may not see very many of these patients in the...
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Rotator Cuff-Related Pain: Impingement and Tears from 2021-12-29T15:00
Now that Austin has covered a framework for classifying and treating shoulder pain, today we'll take a closer look at what is classically known as shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tear...
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STAR Shoulder Pain Classification System from 2021-12-13T15:00
There's currently a hot debate going on about how we should categorize, diagnose, and treat shoulder pain. Classic diagnoses like impingement have been sharply criticized, so Austin takes u...
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome from 2021-11-14T20:00
We've got a messy diagnosis this week: thoracic outlet syndrome. David breaks the diagnosis down by anatomy and compressed structure to help make sense of a syndrome that has poor evidence ...
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Adhesive Capsulitis CPG: Examination and Treatment from 2021-10-25T19:00
Today we finish up the adhesive capsulitis CPG by covering examination and treatment.
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Adhesive Capsulitis CPG: Clinical Course and Differential Diagnosis from 2021-10-18T18:00
Since adhesive capsulitis is the only shoulder diagnosis for which we currently have a CPG, it's worth spending two episodes to cover this in a bit more depth. Today Austin covers part 1 of...
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Knee OA Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment from 2021-09-22T10:00
Since there are not yet any PT CPGs for knee OA, we pull together information from textbooks, articles, and two physician CPGs to cover what does and doesn't work for knee OA. We also revie...
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Patellar Tendinopathy and Other Knee Conditions from 2021-08-31T19:00
Today Austin covers a host of knee conditions, including jumper's knee, clergyman's knee, carpenter's knee, and just about any other profession's knee. Listen in to learn abo...
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Total Knee Arthroplasty CPG from 2021-08-08T20:00
We're back with a new episode covering the APTA's 2020 TKA CPG and with a new MedBridge promo code! Use code FIELDGUIDE for $175 off a MedBridge subscription.
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Patellofemoral Pain CPG from 2021-02-23T21:00
The CPG on patellofemoral pain is both long and dense, so Austin takes us through an information-packed episode with a very helpful practice question at the end to tie it together and explain ho...
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Knee Articular Cartilage Lesions CPG from 2021-02-16T17:00
We finish the Knee Pain and Mobility Impairments: Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Lesions CPG (2018 revision) with this episode focused on articular cartilage lesions and surgeries. Additionall...
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Meniscal Lesions CPG from 2021-02-07T15:00
Today we cover the meniscus portion of the CPG also known as the Knee Pain and Mobility Impairments: Meniscal and Cartilage Lesions Revision 2018. Additionally, we pull in a CPG from the British...
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Knee Ligament Sprain CPG Overview from 2021-01-19T14:00
In this episode, Austin covers the highlights of the 2017 Knee Ligament Sprain CPG, including diagnosis, outcomes, and treatments. He also covers the Ottawa Knee Rules, which are bound to show u...
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Types of Arthritis from 2021-01-08T17:00
The variety of rheumatoid disorders can be daunting, and pulling information together to tell them apart is challenging. In this episode, David covers osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankyl...
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Headaches: Cervicogenic, Tension-Type, Migraines, and Cluster from 2020-12-31T15:00
Headaches can be tricky to diagnose and treat. In the headache section of the neck pain CPG, the authors recommend consulting two additional resources: the IHS's International Classificatio...
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Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments and Radiating Pain from 2020-12-22T10:00
This information-packed episode finishes the 2017 neck pain CPG by covering diagnosis and treatment of neck pain with movement coordination impairments and neck pain with radiating pain. Additio...
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Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits and Headaches from 2020-12-15T14:00
After providing an overview of the cervical spine treatment-based classification from 2004 and how it fits into the 2017 neck pain CPG, Dr. Austin Kercheville explains the diagnosis and treatmen...
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Neck Pain CPG: Red Flags, Imaging, and Outcome Measures from 2020-12-06T17:00
The neck pain CPG expects physical therapists to screen for red flags, but it doesn't give much detail on how to do that. Dr. Austin Kercheville fills in those gaps with this discussion of ...
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Neck Pain CPG: Risk Factors, Clinical Course, Prognosis from 2020-11-16T20:00
Dr. Austin Kercheville begins our series on the 2017 neck pain Clinical Practice Guideline by covering neck pain prevalence, risk factors, clinical course, and prognosis.
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Low Back Pain Practice Questions from 2020-11-08T18:00
Guest host Dr. Kim Richards, PT, DPT, OCS helps go through some practice questions on low back pain. Like the OCS, these questions are case-based with a couple surprise twists. See how well you&...
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Low Back Pain Treatments, Stenosis, and Nerve Tension Testing from 2020-10-31T12:00
As we wrap up the low back pain CPG by covering the treatment section, David discusses two topics the clinical practice guideline doesn't cover well: lumbar stenosis (as well as how to dist...
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Low Back Pain Treatment-Based Classification from 2020-10-19T09:00
With the lumbar spine comprising 20% of the OCS exam, knowing both Fritz's 2007 treatment-based classification system and Alrwaily's 2016 update is essential to passing the exam. Dr. D...
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Low Back Pain CPG: Red Flags and Outcome Measures from 2020-10-15T16:00
How is the OCS going to approach low back pain differential diagnosis and red flags? Dr. David Smelser discusses low back pain red flags using the CPG as well as a recent JOSPT article by Finuca...
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Low Back Pain CPG: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Course from 2020-10-04T17:00
Dr. David Smelser introduces the 2012 low back pain Clinical Practice Guideline and covers the sections on prevalence, risk factors, and clinical courses. A couple case studies reinforce how thi...
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Research Part II: Hawthorne, John Henry, and Pygmalion from 2020-09-23T12:00
Dr. David Smelser discusses psychological pitfalls of human research, including the placebo, nocebo, Hawthorne, John Henry, and Pygmalion (also called "Rosenthal") effects and some way...
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Research Part I: Basics and Statistics to Memorize from 2020-09-20T08:00
A large number of exam takers who fail to pass the OCS exam report that the section on research was one of their lowest-scoring sections. Dr. David Smelser discusses research basics as well as s...
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Introduction and OCS Study Tips from 2020-09-11T17:00
Meet Dr. David Smelser, PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Austin Kercheville, PT, DPT, OCS—two very busy Board-Certified Specialists in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. We're here to help you pass the OCS ...
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Introduction and OCS Study Tips from 2020-09-11T17:00
Meet Dr. David Smelser, PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Austin Kercheville, PT, DPT, OCS—two very busy Board-Certified Specialists in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. We're here to help you pass the OCS ...
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Introduction and OCS Study Tips from 2020-09-11T17:00
Meet Dr. David Smelser, PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Austin Kercheville, PT, DPT, OCS—two very busy Board-Certified Specialists in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. We're here to help you pass the OCS ...
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