Ortho Static - Physical Therapy

About Ortho Static - Physical Therapy

APTA Orthopedics podcast is your go-to source for practical wisdom in orthopedic physical therapy. Join the conversation as experienced professionals share their hands-on knowledge, clinical experiences, and valuable tips. Gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based practices and enhance your skills through engaging discussions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Publisher

APTA Orthopedics

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2024

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

172 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   What Every PT Needs to Know About the 2026 Carpal Tunnel CPG

   This episode of the Did You Know podcast dives into the newly revised 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Hosts Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum sit down with three of the guideline's expert contributors — Mia Erickson, Marsha Lawrence, and Kylie Scott — to unpack what changed since the 2019 version and what it means for clinical practice. Topics include the best outcome measures for tracking change (Boston CTS Questionnaire, DASH/QuickDASH), the CTS-6 diagnostic tool, manual therapy interventions, the evidence (or lack thereof) behind shockwave therapy, laser, kinesiotaping, and dry needling, and how to know when a patient needs a surgical referral. Whether you treat hands every day or only see carpal tunnel syndrome occasionally, this conversation breaks down the evidence into practical, clinic-ready takeaways. Target Audience: physical therapists, hand therapists, orthopedic physical therapists, occupational therapists, DPT students, physical therapy educators, sports physical therapists, manual therapists, orthopedic clinicians, PT researchers, clinicians treating upper extremity conditions, APTA members Want more content like this? Join APTA Orthopedics to access exclusive courses, research, and clinical resources designed to help you stay at the forefront of orthopedic physical therapy: https://www.orthopt.org/content/join Links & Resources: Watch the authors’ original webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbTEEFzZr6o&t=2906s View the 2026 Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: CTS CPG: https://www.orthopt.org/content/publications/pub-cpg/hand-pain-and-sensory-deficits-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-revision-2026 Test your knowledge with our Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: CTS CPG fun quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5T6FPS9

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   GLP-1 Medications: What Ortho PTs Need to Know

   Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, PT, MPT, ATC, DSc, SCS and Lori Thein Brody, PT, ATC, PhD, SCS for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Dave, a fellow healthcare professional. In this episode, Dave shares his personal experience layering a GLP-1 medication onto an already health-conscious lifestyle — including his initial skepticism, the conversation with his primary care doctor that changed his mind, and what happened when "food noise" disappeared almost overnight. The conversation digs into the biopsychosocial layers of weight management, the critical role of protein intake and resistance training in preserving muscle and bone density while on a GLP-1, the risks of rapid or unsupported weight loss (including a caution about renal failure from dehydration), and why the goal should always be health rather than thinness alone. Jill and Lori bring in the current research — from Delphi consensus guidelines on nutrition and exercise prescription for GLP-1 patients to data on psychiatric and quality-of-life outcomes — while Dave offers the lived, day-to-day reality of navigating stigma, cost, and long-term maintenance. If you work with patients on or considering a GLP-1, this episode will sharpen how you counsel them on strength training, protein, and sustainable outcomes. Target Audience: Orthopedic physical therapists, sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports medicine clinicians, physical therapy researchers, physical therapy educators, student physical therapists Want more content like this? Join APTA Orthopedics to access exclusive courses, research, and clinical resources designed to help you stay at the forefront of orthopedic physical therapy: https://www.orthopt.org/content/join (https://www.orthopt.org/content/join) Supporting Research Mentioned in This Episode: Mulcahy J, DeLaRosby A, Norwood T. Transforming Care: Implications of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Physical Therapist Practice. Physical Therapy. 2025;105:pzaf061.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z0axu0477ioaw476bvhjp/PTj.pdf?rlkey=vyph00j719gu6ot3ui11qwuse&st=atfgj3nv&dl=0 Sievenpiper JL, Ard J, Blüher M, et al. Nutritional and Lifestyle Supportive Care Recommendations for Management of Obesity with GLP-1-Based Therapies: An Expert Consensus Statement Using a Modified Delphi Approach. Obesity Pillars. 2026;17:100228. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gja03vmfsxmdzmnl2efqx/Modified-delphi.pdf?rlkey=79577660qen013vct6dptarrj&st=si69e45n&dl=0

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   High Ankle Sprains, the Syndesmotic Tightrope, and Modern Achilles Repair with Dr. Norman Waldrop

   Join ESPN's Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at the TPC Team Physician Controversies Meeting with Dr. Norman Waldrop — orthopedic surgeon at Andrews Sports Medicine, Team Physician for the University of Alabama, and Team Physician for the New Orleans Saints. In this conversation, Dr. Waldrop discusses why the high ankle sprain has become the NFL's leading time-loss injury, how the syndesmotic tightrope implant has transformed treatment by preserving normal ankle motion instead of relying on rigid screw fixation, and his rationale for now using a double tightrope construct in most syndesmosis repairs. He also breaks down the rising incidence of Achilles tendon ruptures across pro and recreational sports and walks through his mini-open Achilles repair technique, including how his approach shifts for mid-substance versus bone-avulsion tears. Physical therapists will learn about: - Why high ankle sprains are now the NFL's largest time-loss injury - The anatomical and mechanical differences between high and low ankle sprains - How the syndesmotic tightrope allows physiologic motion and faster, more effective rehab - The rationale for single vs. double tightrope constructs - Trends driving the rise in Achilles tendon ruptures - Mini-open Achilles repair technique and its advantages over traditional open repair - How treatment differs for mid-substance vs. bone-avulsion Achilles tears Target Audience: Orthopedic and sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports medicine clinicians, foot and ankle specialists, rehab directors, PT students, and sports science professionals.

Who has been a guest on Ortho Static - Physical Therapy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kristen Schuyten
• Paola Savvidou
• Allyssa Memmini
• Jill Thein-Nissenbaum
• Lori Thein Brody

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

178,537

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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