Posts by Matt Cornell
Knee Sprain With Negative Imaging
Ligamentous injuries can occur in both contact and non contact environments. Sometimes you are the first point of contact and need to determine the need for imaging. Other times, you have the luxury of knowing that information at your first encounter. Here is a recent case reflection at Rehab 2 Perform. Lock in Your Spot…
Read MoreConsiderations for PT with Scoliosis
Scoliosis will be present in a number of patients you encounter. Determining whether it is the primary concern or just an influencing factor in the plan of care is important to consider. Here are some tips and reminders on how approach a patient with scoliosis. Lock in Your Spot with our new Community Powered Course…
Read MorePatellar Tendinopathy in the Youth Athlete
Youth athletes bring on a wide variety of challenges with athletic injuries. Busy schedules, high frequency and volumes of activity, exposure to lots of new skills and physical demands in a short period of time are just a few. Anterior knee pain is common in the youth population and determining how to best intervene involves…
Read MoreProximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Proximal hamstring injuries can be nagging to deal with as a patient. They can be even more problematic to try to accurately diagnose. Watch to help refine your clinical decision making process… The Blueprints In-Person Course! Approved for CEUs in 40+ States for Physical Therapists, BOC, and NASM! Next up: Charlotte – April 22-23, 2023…
Read MorePatella Dislocation – Return to Sport
The patellofemoral joint is a unique structure in the body that plays a large role in force production and transmission. The adverse consequences of returning to sport and experiencing these demands prematurely can be significant. Ensure you are checking the right boxes and utilizing criteria to strengthen your decision making. Meet the team at CSM…
Read MoreTreating Tennis Elbow with BFR
Tennis and golfer’s elbow can be difficult to adequately treat due to poor exercise tolerance. This intolerance to exercise may reduce the number of viable activities to perform and also limit compliance from the patient with regards to willingness to participate. We have found BFR to be a helpful adjunct to a well rounded physical…
Read MorePatient with Hip Pain
‘Is My Hip Pain The Muscle or the Joint?’ The million dollar question in rehab: ‘what is causing my pain?’. This video discusses key considerations when diagnosing and communicating the findings of your diagnostics to your patient. A macro view at some key concepts in differential diagnosis. The Blueprints Course In-Person! 1.5 CEUs – APTA,…
Read MoreTreating an Adductor or Groin Strain
Recommendations To Treat an Adductor and Groin Strain Nothing is more irritating than a persistent groin injury. Finding adequate ways to load this muscle complex directly and indirectly pays dividends for short and long term success. Enhance your knowledge with this quick hitter on treatment approaches to adductor strains. The Blueprints Course In-Person! 1.5 CEUs…
Read MoreUpper Extremity – Return to Sport
Upper extremity injuries pose a unique set of demands with regards to identifying readiness and preparedness for returning an athlete to competition. Do you feel comfortable with the methods and criteria you are using? Listen in to see how you may be able to refine your approach and thought process with this patient population. R2P…
Read MoreLet’s Talks Lateral Hip Pain
Lateral hip pain may be present in a variety of patient populations. Understanding the common causes, patient presentations and diagnostics can go a long way in establishing a plan of care. Here is a quick glimpse of Dr. Baker talking about a recent encounter of a patient with lateral hip pain Blueprints in NYC this…
Read More