Prolotherapy

February 21, 2012

I  interview Dr. Sandhouse DO on prolotherapy (proliferative injection therapy, regenerative injection therapy, sclerotherapy).  We discuss indications, contraindications, mechanism and evidence.  We compare Prolo to PRP and trigger points.  There is a bonus section on Orthokine, the treatment used by Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez.

Prolotherapy Interview Podcast

In the interview we discuss a case where prolotherapy is used on a young male with an ACL tear.  Below are the MRI images from before and after a prolotherapy regimen.

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Effects of Manipulation

February 17, 2012

Brandon Parker interviews Dr. Peter Sprague PT, DPT, OCS, MTC.  Dr. Sprague is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and shares his wealth of knowledge on the physiology of manipulation with us.  We discuss goals of manipulation, evidence for specific manipulative modalities, what exactly is that HVLA ”pop,” the anatomy and physiology of the spinal and abdominal musculature in low back pain population, and neural plasticity including long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD).

Effects of Manipulation Podcast

 


Peripheral Vascular Disease

February 16, 2012

Rob Kawa leads a discussion on peripheral vascular disease.  We discuss the pathophysiology of the disease, clinical presentation and treatment of the disease.  There is also a great discussion on the definitions of arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis and arteriolosclerosis.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Podcast

Peripheral Vascular Disease Powerpoint


Coronary Artery Disease

February 11, 2012

Randy Davis leads a discussion on Coronary Artery Disease.  All aspects of the disease process are discussed including spectrum of the disease, pathophysiology, clinical presentations and management.

Coronary Artery Disease Podcast


Migraine

February 7, 2012

We speak with with Dr. Paul Winner, DO, FAAN, FAAP, FAHS about migraines.  We discuss migraine pathophysiology, etiology, genetic components, information on auras, and migraine management.  Dr. Winner is a leading mind on migraines and provides great information on the topic.

Migraine Interview Podcast

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Osteoporosis

January 31, 2012

Nick Camposeo discusses Osteoporosis.  Nick discusses pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, risk factors and treatment and management of the patient.

Osteoporosis podcast


Osteopathic Medicine for Pneumonia; an article review

January 31, 2012

Audio podcast for Osteopathic Medicine for Pneumonia Article Review

Tara Nowakhtar reviews the article by Donald Noll et al, Efficacy of osteopathic manipulation as an adjunctive treatment for hospitalized patients with pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial published in Osteopathic Medicine and Primary Care in 2010.

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Asthma

January 14, 2012

Brandon Parker diiscusses Asthma.  This episode includes epidemiology, pathophisiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and Osteopathic approach.

Asthma Podcast

Asthma Powerpoint


Dizziness and Vertigo

January 6, 2012

Meighan O’Connor discusses the clinical presentation, management and Osteopathic approach to patients complaining of dizziness or vertigo.

Dizziness and Vertigo podcast

Dizziness and Vertigo Powerpoint Presentation


Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

January 2, 2012

Brandon Masi Parker discusses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).  The CTS discussion includes definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome podcast

Video for Provocative Maneuvers in CTS diagnosis

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Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

December 15, 2011

In this episode we discuss applying Osteopathic practices and principles to surgery with Dr. Boesler DO.  We discuss the usefulness of applying osteopathic practices and principles in a surgical setting.  We offer anecdotal accounts and information from clinical research to support the effectiveness of applying and understanding Osteopathy’s effect in the surgical field.

Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Podcast

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Knee Pain

December 14, 2011

Audio Podcast for Knee Pain

The knee is the largest joint in the human body when considering volume and surface area of articular cartilage and the size and complexity of the articulation lend to susceptibility to acute injury, chronic wear and tear and arthritis (inflammatory and septic).  It is important to recognize the various etiologies of knee pain.  This podcast aims to provide an overview of the topic of knee pain and help you develop a differential diagnosis.  We also have a section at the end specifically discussing the somatic dysfunctions of the knee.

Video for Orthopedic Exam of the Knee


Bell’s Palsy Case Study

December 11, 2011

Audio Podcast for Bell’s Palsy

Scott Sandilands OMS III discusses a pediatric case study with us on Bell’s Palsy.  We also discuss some etiologies, approach to diagnosis and treatment of both adult and pediatric Bell’s Palsy cases as well as some success that Osteopathic manipulation has had with these patients.


Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

December 4, 2011

Audio Podcast for Venous Thromboembolism

John Gentile OMS III discusses Venous Thromboembolism.  In this podcast the etiologies, clinical management and risks of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolisms will be discussed.  Please join in the discussion with any questions or comments.  We hope to act as a source for review and summary on these topics as well as a catalyst for further discussion on these very pervasive and dangerous pathologies.


Vascular Etiologies of Musculoskeletal Pain

November 26, 2011

Audio Podcast for Vascular Etiologies of MSK Pain

Musculoskeletal pain is a very common complaint.  Vascular etiologies consist of a wide variety of pathologies included in MSK pain ranging from the benign to the life threatening.  Some of the etiologies discussed in this podcast are vasculitides, ischemia/infarction (including carpal tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome) and coagulopathies.

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