Episodes

Total knee replacements are climbing about 4% a year, and the updated 2026 Total Knee Arthroplasty Clinical Practice Guideline is here to help clinicians keep up. In this episode of Did You Know?, Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum talk with guideline authors Dr. Allie Bove (University of Pittsburgh) and Dr. Michael Bade (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus). They explain how a CPG is built, why some recommendations were downgraded since 2020, and what the evidence now says a...

This episode of the Did You Know podcast dives into the newly revised 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Hosts Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum sit down with three of the guideline's expert contributors — Mia Erickson, Marsha Lawrence, and Kylie Scott — to unpack what changed since the 2019 version and what it means for clinical practice. Topics include the best outcome measures for tracking change (Boston CTS Questionnaire, DASH/QuickDASH), the CTS-6 diagnos...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, PT, MPT, ATC, DSc, SCS and Lori Thein Brody, PT, ATC, PhD, SCS for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Dave, a fellow healthcare professional. In this episode, Dave shares his personal experience layering a GLP-1 medication onto an already health-conscious lifestyle — including his initial skepticism, the conversation with his primary care doctor that changed his mind, and what happened when "food noise" disappeared almost overnight. The convers...

Join ESPN's Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at the TPC Team Physician Controversies Meeting with Dr. Norman Waldrop — orthopedic surgeon at Andrews Sports Medicine, Team Physician for the University of Alabama, and Team Physician for the New Orleans Saints. In this conversation, Dr. Waldrop discusses why the high ankle sprain has become the NFL's leading time-loss injury, how the syndesmotic tightrope implant has transformed treatment by preserving normal ankle motion i...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Mark Paterno, PT, PhD, Clinical Scientist and Senior Clinical Director at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. In this episode, Mark shares groundbreaking research on ACL re-injury risk — including the surprising finding that athletes who meet return-to-sport criteria AND have high knee-related confidence are 10 times more likely to sustain a second ACL injury. The conversation ...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen — better known to many viewers as “Bergie” from Love Island USA and The Traitors. In this episode, Bergie shares his unexpected journey from reality television to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Mary. He discusses what inspired him to pursue physical therapy, his experiences during clinical rotations, lessons learned from wor...

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at the TPC Team Physician Controversies Meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache — orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Rams, and Medical Director for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In this conversation, Dr. ElAttrache discusses the evolution of Tommy John surgery since its origins with Dr. Frank Jobe, how surgical techniques and rehabilitation have advanced, and the ongoing challenge...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a lateral elbow pain case involving a 42-year-old female with chronic symptoms. Learn how to differentiate local musculoskeletal versus neural contributions, interpret range of motion and strength deficits, select evidence-based interventions, and determine appropriate next steps when conservative care does not resolve symptoms. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing clinical reasoning for upper extremity conditions. Part of the 2026 OC...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Review a 73-year-old female presenting with new-onset lumbar spine pain following hospitalization and prolonged bed rest. Learn how to identify red flags, interpret systemic factors, apply evidence-based interventions, and distinguish interventions that are not recommended for non-specific low back pain. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-th...

Aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists, review a 42-year-old female with insidious lateral hip pain. Learn how to assess greater trochanteric pain syndrome, apply special tests, plan evidence-based interventions, and interpret prognosis and adjunctive therapies. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios Target Audience: physical therapists, PT students, orthope...

Aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists, review a 32-year-old male soccer player presenting with an acute posterior thigh injury. Learn how to assess hamstring strains, differentiate biceps femoris involvement, apply clinical practice guidelines, and implement evidence-based interventions for pain management and future injury prevention. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore an acute ankle sprain case involving a 23-year-old male with a recent inversion injury. Learn how to apply assessment techniques, interpret exam findings, utilize clinical prediction rules, and plan evidence-based interventions. This case emphasizes ankle joint mechanics, nerve involvement, and strategies for optimizing recovery while reducing re-injury risk. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scen...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a concussion case involving a 16-year-old male with post-traumatic symptoms. Learn how to assess musculoskeletal, cervical, and vestibular-ocular motor impairments, interpret exam findings, and implement safe interventions and activity pacing strategies. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing clinical reasoning for post-concussion management. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.o...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a shoulder case involving a 45-year-old female with insidious onset shoulder pain. Learn how to interpret exam findings, monitor progression, and adjust interventions appropriately for patients with subacromial and capsular issues. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resource...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 62-year-old male presenting after a traumatic fall. Learn how to identify key red flags, interpret exam findings, and determine appropriate interventions and safety strategies to support patients with recent trauma. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.ortho...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 55-year-old male with neck and upper extremity symptoms. Learn how to interpret exam findings, apply clinical reasoning, and determine appropriate manual therapy and home exercise strategies for a patient with radicular presentations. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing your clinical decision-making. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt...

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a cervical spine case involving a 25-year-old female with chronic neck pain and headaches. Learn how to identify cervicogenic headache, interpret key exam findings, and apply evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes. Perfect for OCS prep and clinical reasoning practice. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series  Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-p...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the eighth episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Karen Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Delaware, licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and internationally recognized clinical scientist in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. In this episode, Dr. Silbernagel shares decades of research and clinical insight on Achilles tendinopathy, focusing on what truly matters in rehabili...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for Episode 8 of Did You Know?, featuring 2025 Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) authors Keelan Enseki and RobRoy Martin. In this episode, the authors take a deeper dive into the latest Hip OA CPG, discussing what’s new, what’s changed, and how physical therapists can apply these evidence-based recommendations in real-world practice. Topics include diagnosis, outcome measures, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, dry need...

Pickleball participation is growing rapidly, and with it, unique injury patterns are emerging across all ages and skill levels. In Part 2 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to discuss common pickleball injuries, how to diagnose them, and strategies for rehabilitation and prevention. This episode explores load management, footwork and positioning, upper and lower extremity injuries, eye protection, dual-tasking, plyometrics, and...

Pickleball participation has grown rapidly across age groups and skill levels, bringing new opportunities—and new considerations—for physical therapists. In Part 1 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan, PT, DPT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to break down who is playing pickleball, why the sport has exploded in popularity, and what PTs should understand about its physical demands. This episode explores movement patterns, footwork, cardiovasc...

In the final episode of the Stanley Paris Webinar Series, hosted by APTA Orthopedics, Rob Landel, PT, DPT, OCS, FAPTA, reflects on a career dedicated to clinical excellence and specialization—while challenging the limitations of rigid practice silos. Using cervicogenic dizziness and concussion management as a case study, Dr. Landel explores how complex patient presentations demand integrated, cross-specialty thinking that spans orthopedic, neurologic, vestibular, and exercise-based care. This p...

Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the seventh episode of Did You Know?, featuring Dr. Brian Eckenrode, as they dive into everything you need to know about APTA Orthopedics’ Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). From navigating hundreds of educational sessions and posters, to networking opportunities, special interest groups (SIGs), and must-know tips for first-time attendees, this episode is packed with insights for PT students, new grads, and experienced clinicians alike. Lea...

Join us for this session in the Animal PT Webinar Series, hosted by Sasha Foster, PT, MS, President of the Animal PT SIG (https://sashaafoster.com), with special guests Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw and Dr. Ilana Struble, MA, DVM, CVSMT, CCRT, CVAT (www.awelladjustedpet.com), respected leaders in veterinary orthopedics, sports medicine, and animal rehabilitation. This conversation gives physical therapists a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how veterinary clinics truly operate and what it takes to suc...