[Physio Explained] Spondylolysis management: what does the latest evidence tell us? with Mitchell Selhorst

In this episode with Mitchell Selhorst, we discuss a recent paper in which he was lead author looking at standard care of spondylolysis. We explore:  ·       What is spondylolysis?·       Prevalence of spondylolysis·       Standard care of spondylolysis·       Evidence based care of spondylolysis e.g. “Immediate functional progression program”·       Role of education in this population👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Research Reviews here -https://physio.network/reviews-selhorstMitchell Selhorst is a physical therapist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in the Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy department. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and is also a certified orthopedic manual therapist. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University and recently completed a transitional Doctorate program at Evidence in Motion.  Reference to paper discussed in this podcast episode: Selhorst M, Sweeney E, Martin LC, et al. Immediate physical therapy is beneficial for adolescent athletes with active lumbar spondylolysis: a multicentre randomised trial, British Journal of Sports Medicine 2026;60:125-132.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/