Clinical Corner Article December 2023

Did you know there were professional pickleball players? Ken and Allie interview Nate Matthews at Aces Pickleball to learn more about the sport and its increasing popularity. Hear about Nate's background, how he got into pickleball and eventually became a pro!
You'll hear about some common injuries that come with the sport and how PT can help keep the players on the court.

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

*Stick with us through the first couple mins- we are aware the microphones are a little spotty*
Join Matt and Allie as they talk with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Trevor Wilkes on the latest technique in ACL reconstruction. Have you heard of the BEAR? No, we aren't talking about the intense restaurant drama with Jeremy Allen White- the BEAR technique is the newest alternative to repairing a torn ACL (Bridge-enhanced anterior cruciate ligament repair).  Hear more about Dr. Wilkes' background, how he approached this new technique and is able to successfully help his patients today.

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Sit down with Allie and Pete as they talk with company partner and co-owner of Fleet Feet Cincinnati, Frank DeJulius. Hear how Frank got started in the business, how he became an integral part of the company's growth, and how he brought it to Cincinnati. Learn about the latest technology in footwear at Fleet Feet as well as how the relationship with Oxford PT keeps their runners in the race.

Learn more about Frank and Fleet Feet Cincy here:  https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/cincy/about/locally-owned-operated

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Matt and Allie discuss this month's clinical corner article that goes over the impact of exercise therapy for patients with rotator cuff- related shoulder pain (RCRSP).
Hear why it is important to seek medical help for correct exercises instead of getting information online and doing exercises at home. Patients that participated in this study also left their quotes on how their relationship with the Therapist impacted their outcome.

Read the article here: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/103/12/pzad088/7223867

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

A true example of strength and determination! Listen as patient Lorrie talks about her preparations for the Ironman Triathlon and the injuries, surgeries and PT treatments that came before. Manager and physical therapist Charley Meade gives insight on how he was able to get creative with her treatments in letting her still train to meet her goals while recovering from total knee replacement. Join us as we cheer Lorrie on in her journey to the Ironman!

Support Lorrie and the Angel Paws organization: https://www.angelswatch.ngo/lorrie

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Ken and Allie have another guest! In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Cindy Cassell, a past patient and registered dietitian. Hear about how Dr. Cindy got into dietetics and nutrition, as well as her active lifestyle living on a farm with the buffalo her family raises! Cindy has a lot of experience and knowledge to share. You'll learn why it is important to make solid attainable lifestyle changes instead of making New Years Resolutions to reach your health and weight goals. Also, hear about the pre and post-op nutrition programs Cindy promotes in tandem with PT. 

You can learn more about Dr. Cindy Cassell and her nutrition program here: https://nutritionaccess.org

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Happy New Year! Kicking off the clinical corner series for 2024 with a Meta-analysis article from the JOSPT. Hear how assessment of over 850 studies proved the accuracy of certain clinical diagnostic tests for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Students! Matt and Allie are back with your clinical corner quiz question! 

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Another guest on the Pod! Ken and Allie talk to Illustrator and Cartoonist, Kevin Necessary. Learn about Kevin's background, history with local news outlets, and his injuries as he was working on book projects with the Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo (and more!).
Hear how Oxford PT was able to help Kevin continue to draw and give him the tools to continue his craft. You can learn more about Kevin, his projects, and order his books online at:  https://www.kevinnecessary.com/

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

We are back for 2024 and hitting the ground running with a returning guest, Dr. Abbott!
Hear the history and all latest techniques in hip replacements and what patients can expect when they schedule their surgeries.  Learn about the importance of pre-hab and getting your home ready for post surgery living. You will be back on your feet in no time!
Are you or someone you know have a surgery scheduled? Learn more about Dr. Abbott and how to schedule with him here:https://www.mercy.com/search-results?search=abbott
- https://www.mercy.com/locations/hospitals/cincinnati/mercy-health-kings-mills-hospital

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

The end of the year is here! Matt and Allie go over a Clinical Practice Guideline from JOSPT that revises treatments for Plantar Fasciitis. Hear the list of interventions listed in the recommendations that have been revised and given a letter grade based on effectiveness. 
Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Holiday, and a happy New Year!

Read the JOSPT article here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2023.0303

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/