#21: The Do’s and Don’ts of Treating Knee Hyperextension Thrust with J.J Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS

In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, c/NDT, CSRS, CEEAA—a trailblazing educator, mentor, and true agent of change in the world of neurologic physical therapy. Dr. Mowder-Tinney is known for her boundless energy, clinical wisdom, and relentless dedication to advancing neuro PT education.She currently serves as a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at South College and has dedicated her career to inspiring passion and igniting change among clinicians across the globe.In our conversation, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood gait impairments: knee hyperextension thrust. We talk through what clinicians often get wrong, what to avoid, and most importantly—how to think critically about this pattern to create meaningful, individualized treatment plans.Whether you're preparing for the NCS exam or simply want to level up your neuro practice, this episode is full of clinical pearls you don’t want to miss.🧠 Want to learn directly from Dr. J.J Mowder-Tinney? Register for her lab-based Handling Course, designed for both physical and occupational therapists who work with individuals with neurologic impairments. In this hands-on course, participants refine their clinical reasoning and manual handling skills through real-time, case-based problem-solving—ultimately improving functional mobility across a wide range of patient abilities.Advanced Handling Techniques for Functional Mobility - Day 1&2Advanced Handling Techniques for Functional Mobility - Day 3SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW!If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach more physical therapists who love neuro and want to grow their expertise!Follow The Brain PT!instagram.com/the_brain_ptthebrainpt.comyoutube.com/@thebrainptRegister to one of my courses! www.thebrainpt.com/courses