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📌 FREE Guide - IT Band Pain Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/it-band-pain-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/01/it-band-syndrome-evidence-based-diagnosis-treatment/ In today's episode we go over IT Band Pain - Evidence Based Guide [For Physical Therapists]: FPF Show Episode 187 Timeline:  ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Achilles Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/achilles-tendinopathy-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes, Credit & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/01/the-best-evidence-based-treatment-strategy-for-achilles-tendinopathy/ In today's episode we go over The Best Evidence-Based Treatment Strategy for Achilles Tendinopathy  - FPF Show Episode 187 In this discussion, we cover: ✅The current evidence on Achilles tendinopathy treatment ✅Why progressive tendon loading outperforms passive care ✅How to apply isometric, isotonic, and heavy slow resistance loading ✅Pain monitoring and flare-up rules for Achilles rehab ✅Common mistakes physical therapists make with Achilles loading ✅How to progress load safely without delaying return to sport ✅When symptoms are acceptable — and when they’re not Timestamps 00:00 What Is the Best Loading Protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy? 01:19 Isometrics vs Eccentrics vs Heavy Slow Resistance 01:51 The Study: 4-Stage Progressive Loading for Achilles Tendinopathy 02:32 Why Isometrics Were Included (Lessons from Patellar Tendinopathy) 04:59 Do Different Loading Methods Actually Perform Differently? 05:48 Pain Monitoring Model vs Dialing Things Back 06:59 Study Methods: Who Was Included (and Excluded)? 09:44 Treating Chronic vs Acute Achilles Tendinopathy 11:04 Outcome Measures Used in the Study 12:00 Overview of the 4-Stage Progressive Loading Program 12:22 Pain Rules & Progression Criteria (≤3/10 Model) 14:09 Should Runners Stop Running With Achilles Tendinopathy? 15:04 Stage 1: Isometric Loading (Exact Prescription) 16:59 Is This Too Much Volume? Patient Compliance Discussion 18:24 Stage 2: Functional Strength + Reduced Isometrics 19:24 Weekly Schedule Breakdown (Stage 2) 23:51 Stage 3: Heavy Slow Resistance Progression 27:19 Stage 4: Plyometrics + Return to Running 28:01 Critique: Are Plyometrics Dosed Well Enough? 29:46 Return-to-Run Progression (Distances & Speeds) 31:23 Final Weekly Program Structure 31:25 Results: Did Progressive Loading Work? 31:34 VISA-A Improvements at 6 and 12 Months 32:12 Tendon Structure Changes on Ultrasound 33:36 How Long Does Each Rehab Phase Actually Take? 46:04 Achilles Tendon Exercise Progressions (EASY to HARD) ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Gluteal Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/gluteal-tendinopathy-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes, Credit & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/12/evidence-based-treatment-of-gluteal-tendinopathy-for-rehab-professionals/ In today's episode we go over Evidence-Based Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy (For Rehab Professionals)  - FPF Show Episode 186 There’s a lot of outdated and conflicting advice around gluteal tendinopathy — and much of it isn’t supported by current research. In this video, I break down: 👍 What the research actually supports for rehab 👍 Why complete rest and passive care often fail 👍 How progressive loading fits into tendon recovery 👍 Practical implications for real-world patients 👍 What to do when convervative treatment fails This isn’t a research lecture — it’s a clinically relevant breakdown designed to help rehab professionals apply the evidence more effectively. 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Does gluteal tendinopathy go away with time alone? 6:15 How important is education and education in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy? 9:01 Does education and exercise outperform corticosteroid injections in gluteal tendinopathy? 10:28 What does education look like for patients with gluteal tendinopathy? 12:09 What are evidence based exercises for the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy? 16:45 What load management strategies can you use for patients with gluteal tendinopathy? 27:24 Is direct loading for the gluteal musculature more effective then SHAM exercise? 40:35 Are corticosteroid injections helpful in patients with gluteal tendinopathy? 41:37 Are PRP injections helpful for patients with gluteal tendinopathy? 53:03 Is extracorporeal shockwave therapy effective in patients with gluteal tendinopathy? 1:00:24 Is hormone replacement therapy helpful in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy? 1:10:03 Is TENEX (ultrasound guided percutaneous tenotomy) effective in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy? 1:16:20 Is surgery effective in the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy? 1:23:57 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Gluteal Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/gluteal-tendinopathy-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/12/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-gluteal-tendinopathy/ In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Gluteal Tendinopathy  - FPF Show Episode 185 0:00 Introduction 2:19 What exactly is gluteal tendinopathy? 3:32 Is inflammation present in gluteal tendinopathy? Trochanteric bursitis?!? 8:25 How common is gluteal tendinopathy? 8:48 What are the most common populations to have gluteal tendinopathy? 11:45 Does gluteal tendinopathy get better over time without intervention? 17:44 What is the relevant anatomy in gluteal tendinopathy? 21:13 What about gluteal tendon tears? 29:17 Can gluteal tendon tears be treated conservatively? 31:21 How does gluteal tendinopathy occur? 35:23 What risk factors increase the likelihood of developing gluteal tendinopathy? 48:02 What is the clinical presentation of gluteal tendinopathy? 48:26 Where do these patients have pain and what activities tend to aggravate gluteal tendinopathy? 51:18 What are the best clinical tests (special tests) to diagnose gluteal tendinopathy? 56:02 Is imaging warranted for gluteal tendinopathy? 57:55 What else presents similar to gluteal tendinopathy? [Differential Diagnosis] 1:07:42 Radicular Lower Back Pain MASTER CLASS For Physical Therapists [Disc Herniation] ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Patellar Tendinopathy Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/patellar-tendinopathy/ Thanks for watching! 🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/11/patellar-tendinopathy-master-class-for-physical-therapists/ In today's episode we go over Patellar Tendinopathy MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists: FPF Show Episode 184 ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Hamstring Strain Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hamstring-strain-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/11/how-to-diagnose-treat-hamstring-strains-a-physios-guide/ In today's episode we go over How To Diagnose & Treat Hamstring Strains - A Physio's Guide - FPF Show Episode 183 0:00 Introduction 1:03 How is a hamstring strain patient likely to present in the clinic?  4:26 How do we grade the severity of hamstring strain injuries? 8:12 What should absolutely be included in the clinical evaluation of hamstring strain injuries? 12:13 What should a good subjective examination contain during your examination? 12:28 What objective tests should be performed during the examination? 15:28 Should physical therapy exercises be pain free during rehabilitation? 24:16 If physical therapy exercises are painful will that cause a re-injury during rehabilitation? 27:41 What are the exact exercises I should include in my rehabilitation program for patients? 31:32 What should be included in phase 1 of rehabilitation? (Exercises, manual therapies) 38:11 How do you know when to progress to the next phase and what does phase 2 consist of? 47:24 When can patients start running again after a hamstring strain injury? 54:26 What does phase 3 of treatment look like? 57:33 Example return to running program for a patient after a hamstring strain injury 1:01:44 What should athletes pass in order to return back to sport safely after a hamstring strain injury? 1:06:08 Is Your Athlete Really Ready to Progress? Learn How Force Plates Can Tell You ***** Thumbnail image generated by Gemini Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Hamstring Strain Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hamstring-strain-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/10/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-hamstring-strain-injuries/ In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Hamstring Strains - FPF Show Episode 182 0:00 Introduction 2:28 Which sports and what activities are hamstring strains common in? 3:16 How common are hamstring strains (incidence) & what percentage of all field sport injuries are hamstring strains? 5:59 Are injuries higher in match play or practice? 7:16 What is the typical time loss from sport from a hamstring strain injury? 8:00 What are the re-injury rates after returning from a hamstring strain injury? 8:30 How much more likely are patients to have a future hamstring injury after having a previous injury? 10:37 Which hamstring muscle is most commonly involved in hamstring strain injuries? 11:18 What is the most common mechanism of injury for hamstring strain injuries? 14:00 Does having a hamstring strain change the structure of the muscle after injury? 15:41 What does a hamstring strain injury look like? (bruising & swelling) 19:50 What are the non-modifiable risk factors increasing risk of a hamstring strain injury? 26:10 What are the modifiable risk factors for increasing the risk of hamstring strain injuries? 46:24 When is surgery recommended after hamstring strain injury? 48:20 What factors increase risk of re-injury most? 52:44 What are some return to sport tests and criteria that can determine when athletes are ready to get back to sport after hamstring strain injury? 54:16 What factors at the time of initial injury will dictate how long it will take to return to play after hamstring strain injury? 57:52 Which factors were most predictive of those who return to play after hamstring strain injury? 1:01:23 Patellofemoral Pain MASTER Class ***** Thumbnail image generated by Gemini Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Hip Dysplasia Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hip-dysplasia-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/10/how-to-rehab-after-pao-surgery-evidence-based-strategies/ In today's episode we go over How to Rehab After PAO Surgery (Evidence-Based Strategies) - FPF Show Episode 181 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Do we have any clear research to guide our rehabilitation of patients following PAO surgery? 2:57 What exactly is a PAO (periacetabular osteotomy) surgery and why would you need it? 5:41 What other surgeries & concomitant pathologies often go hand and hand with PAO? 10:21 What are weight bearing guidelines for patients following PAO surgery? 13:16 What range of motion (ROM) restrictions should your patients follow after PAO surgery and for how long? 18:57 Why protecting the hip flexors is imperative after PAO surgery and how to go about doing it 21:49 How to safely introduce and advance hip flexor exercises over time 33:00 How to introduce & advance strength exercises for patients with PAO and which exercises are recommended 38:59 How to introduce & advance cardiovascular fitness (Biking, elliptical, running timelines) 43:04 Return to sport criteria following PAO surgery 52:31 What are the average return to sport timeline following PAO surgery? 53:39 What are the phases of rehab and when should each phase begin and end? 59:22 Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation [Guide for Physical Therapists] ***** Thumbnail image generated by Gemini Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Patellofemoral Pain Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/patellofemoral-pain-evidence-based-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  🎓 Insiders Academy: https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/09/patellofemoral-pain-evidence-update-for-physical-therapists/ In today's episode we go over a Patellofemoral Pain EVIDENCE UPDATE for Physical Therapists:  ***** Timeline: 0:00 Introduction 1:31 Just how big of a problem is patellofemoral pain? 4:38 Why patient perspective is important in patients with patellofemoral pain 16:36 Which interventions were most effective for treating patellofemoral pain? 17:53 Which additional treatments when combined with knee strengthening improved outcomes in patients with patellofemoral pain? 18:55 Which interventions provide no additional benefit over knee strengthening exercises alone? 19:27 Which interventions showed NO efficacy at all? 23:14 What did PATIENTS find most valuable in the treatment of patellofemoral pain? 53:12 Key Take-away for physical therapists 56:14 Patellofemoral Pain MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Hip Dysplasia Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hip-dysplasia-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/09/hip-dysplasia-the-non-surgical-solution-evidence-based-guide/ In today's episode we go over 5 Essential Strategies to Manage Adult Hip Dysplasia Without Surgery - FPF Show Episode 179 0:00 Introduction 0:04 Why should we care about hip dysplasia? 1:40 Are there any RCTs looking at physical therapy for dysplasia or comparing surgery (PAO) vs. conservative management?   8:10 Step 1: Activity modification to help unload the hip and allow it to calm down 9:51 Step 2: Therapeutic exercise.  Should we use exercise and how do we introduce and advance it? 19:45 Should we train the hips flexors in these patients or will we just aggravate them? 28:51 Should we stretching our patients with hip dysplasia? 35:45 Step 3: How we should be introducing and advancing cardiovascular fitness in our patients with hip dysplasia 39:52 Step 4: How should we introduce return to running programs in our patients with hip dysplasia? 45:37 How should we introduce plyometric training in our patients with hip dysplasia? 50:46 When can hip dysplasia patients return to sport after an onset of pain? 54:50 Return to sport criteria for getting back to sport and activity 58:39 Step 5: When to refer back to the physician if not progressing. 59:56 Should patients with more severe hip dysplasia (less then 20 degrees LCEA) be sent back to the surgeon faster? 1:03:19 Diagnosing Hip Dysplasia: What Every PT Needs to Know ***** Normal Hip Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Biomechanik-H%C3%BCftdysplasie-Normalstellung.svg  Attribution: Original: Redlinux Vector:  Anka Friedrich, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Dysplasia Hip Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Biomechanik-H%C3%BCftdysplasie-dysplastisch.svg Attribution: Original: Redlinux Vector:  Anka Friedrich, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons  Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Patellofemoral Pain Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/patellofemoral-pain-evidence-based-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 🎓 Insiders Academy: https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  👉 Check out the FPF Mini Course with "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/08/patellofemoral-pain-master-class-for-physical-therapists/ In today's episode we go over a Patellofemoral Pain MASTER CLASS for Physical Therapists:  ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/

📌 FREE Guide - Hip Dysplasia Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hip-dysplasia-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  👉 Check out the FPF Mini Course with "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes & References: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/07/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-hip-dysplasia/ In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Hip Dysplasia - FPF Show Episode 177 0:00 Introduction 2:46 What is the definition and background of hip dysplasia? 4:17 How common is hip dysplasia and in which populations do we see it most? 5:25 Can hip dysplasia be asymptomatic? 5:51 Relevant anatomy for hip dysplasia (Why the labrum is so important) 7:17 What does a hip with dysplasia look like? 8:34 What are relevant risk factors for developing hip dysplasia? 18:54 Pathogenesis and mechanism of injury behind hip dysplasia 24:23 What is the clinical presentation of hip dysplasia? 36:32 What do you expect to see in the physical examination (objective tests) of hip dysplasia? 42:49 What radiographic (X-Ray) findings are present with hip dysplasia? (Lateral center edge and Tonnis angle) 48:53 Are MRIs needed or useful in patients with hip dysplasia? 51:19 Are corticosteroids useful to diagnose hip dysplasia? 52:44 What is the differential diagnosis of hip dysplasia? 1:09:04 What are treatment options for patients with hip dysplasia? 1:09:38 Is physical therapy effective for hip dysplasia? 1:11:20 Are cortisone injections helpful for hip dysplasia? 1:12:03 What surgeries are used to treat hip dysplasia? (PAO, derotation osteotomy) 1:14:06 Which patients are appropriate (and NOT appropriate) for surgery? 1:16:46 What does a peri-acetabular osteotomy surgery look like? (PAO) 1:17:30 Should dysplasia patients get hip labral repair without PAO? 1:19:33 Outcomes and return to sport rates after PAO surgery 1:28:50 What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome ***** Normal Hip Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Biomechanik-H%C3%BCftdysplasie-Normalstellung.svg  Attribution: Original: Redlinux Vector:  Anka Friedrich, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Dysplasia Hip Image source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Biomechanik-H%C3%BCftdysplasie-dysplastisch.svg Attribution: Original: Redlinux Vector:  Anka Friedrich, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons  Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE:

📌 FREE Guide - Femoral Acetabular Impingement Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/femoral-acetabular-impingement-syndrome-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching! 🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  👉 Check out the FPF Mini Course with "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/07/hip-labral-repair-rehabilitation-guide-for-physical-therapists/ In today's episode we go over Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation [Guide for Physical Therapists] - FPF Show Episode 176 0:00 Introduction 3:49 What happens during a hip labral repair surgery? 11:28 What are the different rehabilitation phases to be used after hip labral repair surgery? 12:38 What is the weight bearing status for these patients after surgery?  13:49 What are the general contraindications after hip labral repair surgery? 19:27 What range of motion restrictions are there in the beginning stages of hip labral repair surgery rehabilitation? 23:11 What are the early range of motion goals for patients after hip labral repair surgery? 25:00 Strategies for restoring early range of motion and strength 27:38 Early stage (Phase 1) goals, pitfalls and criteria for progression after hip labral repair surgery 35:08 Why we need to be cautious about the introduction and advancement of hip flexor exercises in patients hip labral repair surgery 37:14 How to introduce and advance closed chain exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges and step-ups 1:06:04 When can we start the return to sport phase of physical therapy rehabilitation? 1:08:23 What type of exercises should be included in the return to sport phase? 1:10:50 When can running, cutting, agility, plyometrics and sport specific activities be introduced? 1:16:10 What return to sport tests should be used for patients prior to returning to sport hip labral repair surgery? 1:20:21 What does an accelerated protocol look like for hip labral repair surgery? 1:25:35 What is the return to sport criteria to return to sport after hip labral repair surgery? 1:29:20 Hip labral repair surgery protocols ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/ Save Now and Enroll into The FPF Shoulder MASTER Course

📌 FREE Guide - Knee Osteoarthritis Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/knee-osteoarthritis/ Thanks for watching! 🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/  👉 Check out the FPF Mini Course with "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/06/total-knee-replacement-rehabilitation-guide-for-physical-therapists/ In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED To Know About Knee Replacement Surgery - FPF Show Episode 175 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Are patients generally satisfied after a knee replacement surgery? 2:46 What factors are associated with less satisfaction after a total knee replacement? 7:21 Are 20% of patients really NOT satisfied after a total knee replacement? 10:06 What's important for recovery after a total knee replacement? 15:11 Are there any good protocols or recommendations for rehabilitation for our patients after total knee replacement? 28:08 Evidence based recommendations for physical therapy rehabilitation after total knee replacement 39:04 What should early stage rehabilitation look like? (0-6 weeks following total knee replacement) 39:36 What is important patient education for post-op total knee replacement patients? 40:56 Range of motion goals in early stage rehab following total knee replacement 45:04 How should we initiate strengthening after surgery and what others strategies can you use to restore the quad? 54:07 What should mid-stage rehabilitation look like? (6-12 weeks following total knee replacement? 1:03:27 What should late-stage rehabilitation look like? (3+ months following total knee replacement) 1:08:48 Key take aways for physical therapists 55:46  What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/ Save Now and Enroll into The FPF Shoulder MASTER Course

📌 FREE Guide - Frozen Shoulder Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/frozen-shoulder-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/  🎓 FPF Insiders Academy: Get Started for $1 - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👉 Check out the FPF Mini Course with "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/  Show Notes: - https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/06/master-frozen-shoulder-treatment-in-2025-complete-guide/ In today's episode we go over MASTER Frozen Shoulder Treatment in 2025 - Complete Guide! ***** Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?   Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It."  - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ ***** Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training ***** Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more! 🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow! ***** 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis! ***** 👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/ Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/