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Physical Therapy (PT) S.O.A.P.s
by Michael & Maria
A medical note format is commonly known as a S.O.A.P. note in the medical field. S.O.A.P. stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan.In this educational podcast, Physical Therapists Michael and Maria share their insights and treatment ideas when working with people living with a neuromusculoskeletal condition. And they do it all in a S.O.A.P. format. These, we hope, will be insightful and helpful for all people, clinicians and laypersons, alike. Enjoy your daily S.O.A.P.s today!
Episodes
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#21 - Maria: Parkinson's Disease Interview
Living with Parkinson’s Disease can be challenging and confusing. In this episode, Michael interviews his co-host Maria and discusses therapy and community options to consider living when with Parkinson’s. For more resources or questions contact: [email protected]. Any further...
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#20 - Leg Length Discrepancies (LLD) & Heel Lifts
Do you or someone you know have a leg that is longer than the other? In today's episode, Michael and Maria discuss what a leg length discrepancy (LLD) is and how to treat it using a heel lift. Hope you enjoy! Email Address: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or…
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#19 - Exercise Warm-Up Consideration(s) and The Recumbent Bike
There are many alternatives to initiating treatment in an Outpatient Therapy Clinic. Consider many different forms of increasing blood flow and flexibility. Discuss with your Physical Therapist resources to continue a independent home or community gym program. Email address:...
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#18 - Blood Pressure
In today's episode, we talk about blood pressure and how to take this vital sign during a physical therapy session. We reveal best practices and what this may mean for our patient/client and you. We hope you enjoy! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are for educational and...
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#17 - The Balance/Fall Risk Patient: 65 +
In today's podcast, we are speaking to the 65 year old + population and their risk of falling (not the dizzy or vestibular patient). Both Michael and Maria give some of their insight of things to think about and utilize in the clinical/hospital setting to better safeguard and help your elderly...
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#16 - Low Ankle Sprains
In this episode, Michael and Maria are joined by Cameron, a first year physical therapy student, as they discuss the topic of low ankle sprains. Together they discuss many topics, including mechanisms of injury, the difference between sprain and strain (which Michael confuses; sorry in advance),...
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#15 - Exercise Programing: 3 sets of 10 reps
In the Out-Patient Physical Therapy world, 3 sets of 10 reps is the norm. It's kinda infamous too. In this episode, Michael and Maria discuss some of their thoughts on the topic and offer other ideas when it comes to exercise programing; more specifically, muscular strengthening. Hope you enjoy!...
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#14 - Jumper's Knee Revisited: Tendinopathy
This episode is a follow-up on our #4 episode, entitled Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) S.O.A.P. In this episode we offer updated information on tendinopathies (i.e., "Tendonitis") and some effective treatment strategies that come from randomized controlled trails (RCTs), systematic reviews...
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#13 - To Dip or Not to Dip? A Tricep Brachii Exercise S.O.A.P.
In this episode, we tackle the question: tricep dip or not to tricep dip? We hope you enjoy this conversation between Maria and Michael. Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interview are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified...
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#12 - Cervical Spine S.O.A.P.
In this episode, Maria presents a recent case that speaks to the biomechanics of the cervical spine and various clinical tests that one should consider during a physical therapy evaluation and treatment session. These and many other neck related topics are discussed in this episode of PT…
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#11 - Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture
A co-worker of ours recently sustained an ACL tear - a complete tear. She is doing well and will be having an ACL reconstruction in the near future (she is ok with use sharing this information). In this episode, we talk about what the ACL is, its functions, a complete rupture of the ACL, graft...
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#10 - The Foot: A Metatarsal Stress Fracture
In Today's episode, Michael speaks to a personal injury that he recently sustained - a possible 5th metatarsal fracture (1/2023). Both Maria and Michael speak on the possible mechanisms of injury, the importance of the gait cycle, treatment considerations during this acute phase and possible...
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#9 - Prehab: Total Hip Replacement/Arthroplasty (THR/THA)
... DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interview are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice from a qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition.
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#8 - Body Mass Index (BMI): A Thanksgiving Holiday Special
It can be Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or a Thursday today. Whatever you celebrate (or don't), we wish you a happy holiday this Autumn season! In today's episode we are inspired by Thanksgiving and overeating. We talk about the Body Mass Index (BMI), obesity and strategies on changing your body...
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#7 - Lower Back Pain: Discogenic S.O.A.P.
In this episode, we talk about a plumber that sustained a lower back injury at work. We speak about relevant tests and measures related to discogenic back pain, hamstring length and it's link to lower back pain and much more. Enjoy! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided…
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#6 - Tracy Lynn Rodgers, Registered Wound Care Nurse Interview
Tracy Lynn Rodgers is our guest speaker today. She is a practicing wound care provider, educator, legal nurse consultant, nurse expert witness and so much more. Today we discuss topics ranging from acute vs chronic wounds, the Braden Scale and common household remedies that are ineffective and/or...
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#5 - Vince L., Physical Therapy (PT) Student Applicant & Interview
Today on S.O.A.P.s we meet with Vince, a perspective Physical Therapy student applicant. He will be sharing insights on applying to PT school using the APTA Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and so much more. Enjoy!
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#4 - Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee) S.O.A.P.
Patellar tendonitis is otherwise known as jumper’s knee. In today’s S.O.A.P. note, we talk about a 40-something year old male that is a recreational runner that has self diagnosed himself with Jumper’s Knee, AKA, patellar tendonitis. We discuss common causes of patellar tendonitis and some...
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#3 - Prehab: Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
In today’s episode, we sidestep from the typical Physical Therapy S.O.A.P. note and discussed the topic of a total knee replacement. We touch upon various topics from a pre-operative class to what to expect pre/post total knee replacement. DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are...
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#1 & 2 - Hip Bursitis & Plantar Fasciitis S.O.A.P.s
This episode consists of two S.O.A.P. segments: 1.) Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis and 2.) Plantar Fasciitis (time stamp: 13min 28sec). We explore some common PT tests and interventions for each condition. We hope you enjoy! DISCLAIMER: These conversations and/or interviews are provided for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A medical note format is commonly known as a S.O.A.P. note in the medical field. S.O.A.P. stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan.In this educational podcast, Physical Therapists Michael and Maria share their insights and treatment ideas when working with people living with a neuromusculoskeletal condition. And they do it all in a S.O.A.P. format. These, we hope, will be insightful and helpful for all people, clinicians and laypersons, alike. Enjoy your daily S.O.A.P.s today!
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