OCS Field Guide: A PT Podcast
David Smelser and Austin Kercheville
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Pass the OCS exam by studying smarter, not harder. This podcast is for physical therapists looking to become board-certified specialists in orthopedics. Use code FIELDGUIDE for $101 off a MedBridge subscription.
DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is shared for educational purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice. Always consult with an appropriate licensed provider if you have medical questions or concerns.
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S1E40 Fracture Screening Practice Questions
As a follow-up to our last episode, today we look at a few sample cases and practice questions related to fracture screening.Support the showUse code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a Medbridge…
S1E39 Fracture Screening: Neck, Knee, Foot, and Ankle
We're back after a busy break to review everyone's favorite fracture rules from the Great White North: the Canadian Cervical Spine Rules, Ottawa Knee Rules, and Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules. We're…
S1E38 Hip Osteoarthritis CPG (2017 Update)
Austin summarizes the latest hip osteoarthritis CPG, highlights some of the changes from the previous version, and explains one of the more surprising recommendations.Support the showUse code…
S1E37 Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
We're back from hiatus to discuss diagnosis and treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Hint: it's probably not bursitis.Articles referenced:Consensus statement:…
S1E36 Lateral Ankle Sprains CPG: Interventions
Today we wrap up the 2021 Lateral Ankle Sprains CPG by covering the interventions section.Support the showUse code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a Medbridge subscription.Support the podcast and get…
S1E35 Lateral Ankle Sprains CPG: Course, Diagnosis, and Exam
Today Austin takes us through the 2021 update of the lateral ankle sprain CPG, also called the "Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision - 2021"…
S1E34 Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
Today we wrap up the mid portion Achilles tendinopathy CPG, but we also take things one step further by summarizing a 2015 article by Karin Silbernagel and Kay Crossley called, "A Proposed…
S1E33 Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy CPG: Pathology, Epidemiology, and Diagnosis
We have a ton of information on midportion Achilles tendinopathy, which means it is likely to be an ankle/foot diagnosis that shows up quite a bit on the OCS exam. Today we walk through the first…
S1E32 Plantar Heel Pain CPG
Today we transition to the foot and ankle with a review of the 2014 plantar heel pain CPG. Since this CPG is showing its age a little, Austin augments the recommendations with some research…
S1E31 Low Back Pain CPG (2021 Update)
We're back! This is the first time we have had to revisit a topic due to a CPG update, and the relationship between the 2012 and 2021 LBP CPG is complicated. To make things worse, the 2021 CPG was…
S1E30 SLAP Lesions and AC Sprains
Today Austin takes us through types of SLAP lesions and AC sprains with a special focus on relevant anatomy, classifications, and testing.Support the showUse code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a…
S1E29 Shoulder Instability and Dislocations
We're back with another shoulder diagnosis: instability and dislocations. You should definitely be able to recognize complications and know what kind of imaging to request following different…
S1E28 Calcific Tendonitis and Parsonage-Turner Syndrome
There are a few uncommon shoulder conditions that might mimic more typical orthopedic conditions and could trip you up on the exam. Even though you may not see very many of these patients in the…
S1E27 Rotator Cuff-Related Pain: Impingement and Tears
Now that Austin has covered a framework for classifying and treating shoulder pain, today we'll take a closer look at what is classically known as shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tears. This…
S1E26 STAR Shoulder Pain Classification System
There's currently a hot debate going on about how we should categorize, diagnose, and treat shoulder pain. Classic diagnoses like impingement have been sharply criticized, so Austin takes us through…
S1E25 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
We've got a messy diagnosis this week: thoracic outlet syndrome. David breaks the diagnosis down by anatomy and compressed structure to help make sense of a syndrome that has poor evidence and little…
S1E24 Adhesive Capsulitis CPG: Examination and Treatment
Today we finish up the adhesive capsulitis CPG by covering examination and treatment.Support the showUse code FIELDGUIDE for $101 or more off a Medbridge subscription.Support the podcast and get…
S1E23 Adhesive Capsulitis CPG: Clinical Course and Differential Diagnosis
Since adhesive capsulitis is the only shoulder diagnosis for which we currently have a CPG, it's worth spending two episodes to cover this in a bit more depth. Today Austin covers part 1 of the…
S1E22 Knee OA Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Since there are not yet any PT CPGs for knee OA, we pull together information from textbooks, articles, and two physician CPGs to cover what does and doesn't work for knee OA. We also review…
S1E21 Patellar Tendinopathy and Other Knee Conditions
Today Austin covers a host of knee conditions, including jumper's knee, clergyman's knee, carpenter's knee, and just about any other profession's knee. Listen in to learn about various knee…
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OCS Field Guide: A PT Podcast has published 40 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
OCS Field Guide: A PT Podcast is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.
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