36. How to Treat a Neurological Population in an Orthopedic Setting

Send us Fan MailHow do we bridge the gap between the Neurological and Orthopedic world of Physical Therapy? Today we have a special guest: Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT, NCS, to discuss with us how to best take care of patients with neurological deficits that end up in an orthopedic setting.Here are the questions we answer in this episode:What are some factors that effect whether a patient with neurological deficits goes to a neurological facility or orthopedic facility?What parameters should we use when loading our patients with neurological impairments?How can we best promote nerve healing in our practice?When can we expect maximum nerve recovery?How do we balance maximizing recovery with adapting with compensatory movements?How can we utilize AFOs in an orthopedic setting?What role does functional electrical stimulation play in neurological recovery?How do we manage tone and spasticity?Where can you go to find more information for your patients with these conditions?The purpose of this podcast is to provide useful, condensed information for exhausted, time-crunched Physical Therapists and Student Physical Therapists who looking to build confidence in their foundational knowledge base and still have time to focus on other important aspects of life.  Hit follow to make sure you never miss an episode. Have questions? Want to connect? Contact me at [email protected] or check out more at ptsnackspodcast.com. On Instagram? Check out the unique content on @ptsnackspodcast! Need CEUs but low on time and resources? Go to https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pt-snacks-podcast for 40% off a year subscription. Use the promo code PTSNACKSPODCAST. This is an affiliate link, but I wouldn’t recommend MedBridge if I didn’t think they offered value. Willing to support monetarily? Follow the link below to help me continue to create free content. You can also support the show by sharing the word about this show with someone you think would benefit from it.Need CEUs?Unlock unlimited online courses, live webinars, and certification-prep programs with MedBridge. You’ll get thousands of accredited, evidence-based courses. Use code PTSNACKSPODCAST at checkout to save over $100. Student? Use code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENTSupport the showStudying for the NPTE? Check out PT Final Exam — they’ve helped thousands of students pass with confidence. Use code PTSnacks at checkout for a discount.Stay Connected!Follow so you never miss an episode. Send your questions via email to [email protected] the email list HERESupport the Show:Share the episode with someone who'd benefit.Contributing directly to the "support" link.Thanks for tuning in—your support makes this all possible!