Best Biceps Tenodesis Podcasts (2025)

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Periodization of Strength Training After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR371 19:40

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5d ago19:40

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One of the most essential parts of ACL rehabilitation is regaining strength in the leg. Traditionally, rehab specialists have been guilty of underloading people during the rehabilitation of these injuries. Ah, the old “3 sets of 10.” In this episode, we review a recent journal article that compares the outcomes of two different set and rep schemes …

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How to Progress Rehabilitation Following Hamstring Strains - #AMR370 17:21

19d ago17:21

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Hamstring strains continue to rise in sports. As we continue to learn more, the evolution of our rehabilitation programs has also evolved. Here are our current thoughts on how fast to progress athletes back to sports after a hamstring strain. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-progress-rehabilitation-following-…

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The athletic shoulder: The role of biology to keep them back in play 33:39

21d ago33:39

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Featuring Dr Jacob Calcei, Dr Christopher Klifto and Dr Steve Mora. Hear experts debate why athletes can benefit from biological augmentation in shoulder repair. Exploring non-operative intervention, the use of biological adjuncts such as the REGENETEN◊ Implant and replacing sutured repairs with biology, the panel discusses recovery and long-term o…

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When to Test Strength After a Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR369 11:44

1M ago11:44

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Objective strength testing is always important to document progress and ensure that patients are ready for the next phase of rehabilitation. But, when do you start testing strength with a hand-held dynamometer after rotator cuff repair surgery? We discuss on this episode of the podcast. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.…

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Evaluation and Treatment of Low Back Pain in Weight Lifting Athletes - #AMR368 20:47

2M ago20:47

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Low back pain injuries are common in athletes, and often present differently than the typical orthopedic disc-related neurogenic pain. In this episode, we discuss a recent review article on the diagnosis and management of low back pain in athletes. It was nice to see this topic applied to a specific athletic population and include recommendations o…

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Management of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition - #AMR367 22:18

2M ago22:18

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As we continue to learn more and more about arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction surgery, we can continue to build better rehabilitation programs for our athletes. In this episode, the team discusses a recent review article on AMI and its impact on postoperative rehabilitation and return to sport decision-making. To see full show …

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Intelligent instability: State-of-the-art from the smallest to most severe injuries 42:11

2M ago42:11

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Featuring: Dr Christopher Klifto, Dr Michael Banffy and Dr Scott Trenhaile. Dive into a discussion on shoulder instability injuries and guiding patient to a return to activity. The panel examines several hot topics, including soft tissue management with solutions like the Q-FIX◊ KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor and bony augmentation for glenoid bone loss…

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Does Strength Training Improve Running Performance? - #AMR366 28:13

3M ago28:13

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In this podcast, we review a recent article on the effect of strength training on running economy and performance. Many people have been advocating for incorporating more strength training into the routine of runners for some time. It’s nice to see research emerging to continue supporting this. A simple strength training program can improve running…

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How to Manage Persistent Swelling After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR365 17:12

3M ago17:12

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Swelling and quadriceps muscle weakness are not uncommon after ACL reconstruction, and can even persist for several months. Athletes want to get back to running and eventually their sport as fast as they can. But sometimes using time-based criteria is not optimal. In this episode, we answer a question about whether an athlete should start running 5…

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Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot After ACL Reconstruction? - #AMR364 25:29

3M ago25:29

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Over the last several years, the PT community has grown more convinced that athletes should not return to sport earlier than nine months. Research reports suggested that 9 months was a magic number. But what if your patient looks amazing at 8 months? In this episode, we review a recent article that showed that athletes returning earlier than 9 mont…

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The Partial-Thickness Conundrum: Who Needs Biology and Who Needs Biomechanics? 34:32

4M ago34:32

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Listen to a discussion to learn which types of partial-thickness rotator cuff tear benefit from isolated bioinductive repair with the REGENETEN◊ Implant. Hear the panel’s views on which tears require a sutured repair or can be managed conservatively, what defines state-of-the-art and being specific in patient targeting.…

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Does Stiffness Lead to Better Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair? - #AMR363 20:00

4M ago20:00

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The debate over postoperative rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair continues to evolve. In this episode of the podcast, we review a recent article that looked at outcomes between two groups, one that was stiff and one that wasn’t. Here are our thoughts on the paper. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/does-stiffnes…

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Do You Need Isokinetic Testing? - #AMR362 13:07

4M ago13:07

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It's important to have objective test data to safely progress patients and return them to sport after injuries like ACL reconstruction. Isokinetic testing is still the gold standard. However, the machines are large and expensive, and they are used much less frequently. We don’t even have an isokinetic machine at Champion. Here’s what we do instead.…

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Knee MCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR361 18:11

5M ago18:11

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Internal bracing is becoming a very popular procedure with orthopedic surgeons. Repairing ligaments and then augmenting the tissue with an internal brace has shown to be promising throughout the body, including the MCL of the knee. But, what do you do if there is prolonged stiffness? To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com…

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Oblique Injuries in Baseball Players - #AMR360 16:16

5M ago16:16

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Oblique injuries are common in baseball players, and not so common in other sports. With baseball players training so much more in the offseason with high volume and max intent, it’s no wonder these injuries are rising. Here’s how we approach these injuries and how to progress them back to hitting. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://…

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Elevating the standard of care in knee repair 37:16

5M ago37:16

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Get expert perspectives on treating the entire knee from leading surgeons and the UFC Performance Institute’s Senior Director of Physical Therapy. With the aim of getting their patients back to their lives, the panel explains why they consider multiple aspects of knee preservation: ligament reconstruction (quad grafts, LET and multi-ligament), meni…

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Restoring Range of Motion After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR359 14:21

6M ago14:21

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Restoring range of motion after a rotator cuff repair is one of the most important factors in long-term patient satisfaction. Internal rotation is especially important, as a loss of IR can really limit their functional movements. There are many variables to consider when rehabbing a rotator cuff repair patient. Several factors will alter our speed …

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Return to Running After ACL Surgery - #AMR358 20:08

6M ago20:08

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Rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction is a long, sequential process. We look for specific criteria before progressing our athletes back to running. Here are the criteria we look for and the progression we follow for plyometrics, running, sprinting, and agility work to help athletes get back to competition after ACL surgery. To see full show notes…

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Little League Elbow - #AMR357 20:19

7M ago20:19

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Little League Elbow is a common injury in youth baseball players. Little League Elbow is a growth plate injury typically seen in baseball pitchers around the age of 13. At this age, the bone is typically the weak link, not the ligament. This is why we see more bony growth plate injuries than Tommy John injuries in youth athletes. These often take l…

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Update on Sports PT Residencies - #AMR356 15:45

7M ago15:45

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Over the last decade, the amount of sports physical therapy residency programs has skyrocketed. There are so many great programs now. Our students ask us all the time if they should do a residency. Our answer is always, “It depends.” They aren’t for everyone. Here are our current thoughts on sports PT residencies, who should consider them, and who …

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Evaluation and Treatment of Biceps Pain - #AMR355 13:01

8M ago13:01

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Ah, the diagnosis of biceps tendonitis. We’ve all seen it so many times on script from doctors. Is all anterior shoulder pain coming from the biceps? How can you tell? How does this change your rehab? We’ll answer all this and more in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/evaluation-and-treatment-of-biceps-…

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What it Takes to Start a Cash Based PT Practice 27:18

8M ago27:18

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It’s so awesome to see so many cash-based physical therapy businesses starting around the country. It’s really been an amazing experience for us at Champion to be out-of-network with health insurances for over 10 years. In this episode, we have some advice, pros, and cons for those looking to succeed with this model. To see full show notes and more…

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ACL Reconstruction with Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET) - #AMR353 16:19

9M ago16:19

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We’re starting to see more and more ACL reconstruction procedures with an LET, or lateral extra-articular tenodesis. Especially in revisions and younger female athletes. In this episode we talk about the technique, how it changes the rehab progression, and some tips on what to watch out for. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikerei…

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What Athletic Qualities Do We Test (and How)? - #AMR352 14:19

9M ago14:19

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If you want to help your athletes maximize their potential, you need to have a system to assess athletic qualities. This is important to individualize programming and monitor progress. We follow a few steps in our system: 1. Identify the athletic qualities needed in a sport 2. Identify an assessment to measure this quality 3. Determine the technolo…

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Building Return to Sport Programs - #AMR351 24:01

9M ago24:01

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One of the most common questions we tend to get over time is how to return athletes back to sport after an injury. This is one of the main topics in our online Champion Sports PT Mentorship, and probably the most popular portion of the program for past students (BTW, our next cohort starts in January… click here to learn more). In this episode, we …

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Is Limb Symmetry Index Our Goal? - #AMR350 21:57

10M ago21:57

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Limb symmetry index is often used to measure performance and determine return to play. Makes sense, but what if the other side isn’t perfect? We prefer to look at more than just LSI, but there’s a bunch that goes into it. We discuss in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/is-limb-symmetry-index-our-goal/ C…

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Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery in Younger Patients - #AMR349 20:16

11M ago20:16

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Rotator cuff tears are becoming more common in younger active patients in their 40s and 50s. Typically, they are small tears at this time, but what should we do with them? Should we consider surgery? Should we avoid it at all costs? We talk about some of the things to consider in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://miker…

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Our Favorite Journals to Stay Current - #AMR348 20:23

11M ago20:23

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There are a ton of scientific and medical journals these days. Seems like there are more and more each year. We’ve talked over the years about how there are actually some journals you want to avoid, and others that you want to follow. In this episode, we talk about our current favorites plus some other current thoughts on how to stay current. To se…

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BFR Update for 2025: How We’re Using Blood Flow Restriction Training - #AMR347 19:34

12M ago19:34

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Blood flow restriction training has been such a great addition to what we do in physical therapy. Just like everything else, the more we use it, the more we refine what we are doing. Here are our latest thoughts on how we are using BFR at Champion. Check out the show notes below to see our latest recommendations on BFR cuffs. To see full show notes…

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How to Treat Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy - #AMR346 19:06

12M ago19:06

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We’ve all had the patient walk in the door with acute low back pain. It’s awful. They’re in a ton of pain and can’t function. In this episode, we discuss our strategies for working with people with acute lumbar radiculopathy to get them on the right path as soon as possible. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-t…

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How to Periodize a Rehabilitation Program - #AMR345 14:43

1y ago14:43

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We all know it’s important to challenge our patients with load during the exercise progression of a rehabilitation plan. Many people like to poke fun at the concept of 3 sets of 10 repetitions, probably because some abuse it, but there is a time and place for everything. In this episode, we discuss set and rep schemes and how we periodize our exerc…

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Should You Delay Range of Motion after a Rotator Cuff Repair? - #AMR344 17:04

1y ago17:04

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Rotator cuff repair surgery is one of the most common procedures in physical therapy, yet the recommended postoperative guidelines vary significantly. Different doctors worldwide disagree on what’s best. Some want to be conservative and delay range of motion and physical therapy to maximize the chance that the repair does not fail. But is that best…

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Update on SLAP Tears: Good SLAPs vs Bad SLAPs - #AMR343 12:45

1y ago12:45

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Our understanding of SLAP tears, or superior labral tears of the shoulder, continues to evolve. In the past, we often rushed to surgical repair of a SLAP lesion, but now we understand that not all SLAP tears need to be repaired. In fact, repairing some types of SLAP tears in the wrong person could make them worse! In this episode we talk about the …

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Rate of Force Development in Rehabilitation - #AMR342 17:31

1y ago17:31

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Rate of force development has become popular in the strength and conditioning world, but not so much in rehabilitation. After an injury, we often work on strength and power, but we must also work on producing force as quickly as possible to benefit athletes. In this episode, we discuss how to measure RFD and how to incorporate it into the rehabilit…

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ACL Repair Using the BEAR Technique - #AMR341 18:46

1y ago18:46

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The future of ACL reconstruction and repair is evolving. One of the newer techniques to try to repair the native ACL ligament rather than needing a graft is using a bridge enhancement. This is called the BEAR technique for Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair. This procedure has specific indications, contraindications, and rehabilitation guidelines. In this …

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Optimizing rotator cuff healing: Insights from leading surgeons 31:31

1y ago31:31

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Listen to the inaugural Joint Ventures podcast to hear renowned surgeons dive into the world of bioinductive augmentation with the REGENETEN◊ Implant. In a vibrant discussion, they share extensive experiences with this innovative implant and its associated technique, the strength of supporting data and impressive outcomes they’ve observed. Featurin…

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Return to Running After an Injury - #AMR340 19:21

1y ago19:21

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One of the areas that physical therapists often report feeling a lack of confidence is building a return to running program after an injury or surgery. There are a few things to consider, such as the type of athlete and what their goals are in the long run. But in general, a slow and gradual progression is often best. Here are the factors we consid…

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When to Start Training in the Gym After Surgery - #AMR339 17:36

1+ y ago17:36

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Many people value getting back to the gym after surgery. They may be athletes needing to prepare for their sport or people who enjoy the gym recreationally. We’re big advocates for getting back into the gym as soon as possible, but after surgery, there are some things to consider. Here are our thoughts on how to best manage this. To see full show n…

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Strategies for Cervical Spine Pain - #AMR338 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

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Cervical spine pain is pretty common. Most of the time, it seems like we only see these patients when their symptoms progress to the point where they are having radiculopathy and loss of strength or sensation down their arm. But what do you do with the younger person who seems to have the beginning of cervical issues? Here are our thoughts. To see …

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The Most Important Thing You MUST Do to Accelerate Your Career - #AMR337 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

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Finding a good mentor is hard. Many people don’t have access to someone who wants to help them accelerate their career. We often start our careers and have so many questions. We’ve all been there. In this week’s podcast, we talk about what we recommend you do when you aren’t in a spot where you have a great mentor. This is also why we started our n…

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How to Deal with Stubborn Elbow Loss of Motion - #AMR336 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

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Loss of range of motion after elbow surgery is common. The elbow is a very congruent and unforgiving joint. It’s important to prevent loss of motion with early activities as much as possible. But what do you do when you have a loss of mobility in the elbow? Here are our treatment strategies. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikerei…

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How to Specialize in a Niche Population - #AMR335 19:33

1+ y ago19:33

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The riches are in the niches, or so they say. But in all seriousness, I agree. Most people I know who love their jobs specialize in a niche they enjoy. But how do you get started specializing in a niche? Here are some of our tips. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-specialize-in-a-niche-population/ Click Here t…

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Strategies for Acute Low Back Pain - #AMR334 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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We’ve all seen it before. Someone comes in saying that their “back locked up” on them! They are in a lot of pain, guarded with their movement, and not sure what to do. Here’s how we approach this and some pearls to help them get out of pain and spasm and back into their activities without setbacks. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://…

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How to Know When to Push or Back Off - #AMR333 15:34

1+ y ago15:34

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One of the more common questions we get from students is knowing when to push someone or back off. As always, the answer will depend on the situation. But, there are some principles to guide you. We discuss what we do and how to avoid the ups and downs. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-know-when-to-push-or-ba…

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Should You Cue to Pinch Your Shoulder Blades Back? - #AMR332 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

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A common debate in physical therapy is whether we should cue people to “pinch their scapulas” together during exercises. I don’t really think there should be a debate… Here’s why we don’t use that cue and what we do instead. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/should-you-cue-to-pinch-your-shoulder-blades-back/ Click He…

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How to Measure Strength in the Clinic - #AMR331 20:40

1+ y ago20:40

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We all know that it’s super important to assess strength with our patients and clients. But is manual muscle testing enough? We don’t think so. Here’s why and what we use at Champion. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-measure-strength-in-the-clinic/ Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from …

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Rehabilitation After UCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR330 14:30

1+ y ago14:30

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Over the last several years, we have seen the growth of the new repair of the ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace procedure. It’s been awesome to witness such great success with this new Tommy John procedure, and patients have been doing great. Here’s an update on our experience so far, some clinical pearls on rehabilitating these athl…

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When is it Safe to Start Running After a Hamstring Strain? - AMR#329 15:24

1+ y ago15:24

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Hamstring strains continue to be one of the most common injuries in sports. Returning these athletes to play can sometimes seem daunting. When is it safe to start running? Do you have to wait until they are pain-free? We answer these questions and more in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/when-is-it-saf…

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How to Integrate Students into Clinical Care - #AMR328 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

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As you probably know, we have a lot of clinical physical therapy students and strength and conditioning interns at Champion. Over the years we have found success in integrating them into working with our patients and clients. Here are some tips on how to do this while still being able to provide a great learning experience for the student and a gre…

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What Exercises Are Safe After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR327 16:32

2y ago16:32

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Some of the most common questions we get in regard to rotator cuff repair rehabilitation are when can we start range of motion and strengthening exercises. It will depend on several factors, but there are ways to build an evidence-based rehabilitation progression. In this episode, we talk about how we progress rotator cuff repair patients and how w…