Prolotherapy
Posted: February 21, 2012 Filed under: Musculoskeletal pain, Osteopathic Medicine, Podcast 1 CommentBrandon Parker 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.
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Posted: February 16, 2012 Filed under: Podcast, Vascular Leave a commentRob 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
Posted: February 11, 2012 Filed under: Podcast, Vascular Leave a commentRandy 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
Interview on Migraines
Posted: February 7, 2012 Filed under: Neurology, Podcast Leave a commentWe 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.
Osteoporosis
Posted: January 31, 2012 Filed under: Nueromuscular, Osteopathic Medicine, Podcast Leave a commentNick Camposeo discusses Osteoporosis. Nick discusses pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, risk factors and treatment and management of the patient.
Osteopathic Medicine for Pneumonia; an article review
Posted: January 31, 2012 Filed under: Osteopathic Medicine, Podcast, Pulmonology Leave a commentAudio 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.
Asthma
Posted: January 14, 2012 Filed under: Podcast, Pulmonology Leave a commentBrandon Parker discusses Asthma. This episode includes epidemiology, pathophisiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and Osteopathic approach.
Dizziness and Vertigo
Posted: January 6, 2012 Filed under: Neurology, Podcast Leave a commentMeighan O’Connor discusses the clinical presentation, management and Osteopathic approach to patients complaining of dizziness or vertigo.
Dizziness and Vertigo Powerpoint Presentation
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Posted: January 2, 2012 Filed under: Musculoskeletal pain, Podcast, Vascular 2 CommentsBrandon 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
Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Posted: December 15, 2011 Filed under: Osteopathic Medicine, Podcast Leave a commentIn 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
Knee Pain
Posted: December 14, 2011 Filed under: Musculoskeletal pain, Osteopathic Medicine, Podcast | Tags: articulation, cartilage, differential diagnosis, human body, knee pain, wear and tear Leave a commentThe 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
Posted: December 11, 2011 Filed under: Nueromuscular, Podcast Leave a commentAudio 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)
Posted: December 4, 2011 Filed under: Podcast, Vascular 1 CommentAudio 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
Posted: November 26, 2011 Filed under: Musculoskeletal pain, Podcast, Vascular 1 CommentAudio 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.
Connective Tissue Disorders
Posted: November 26, 2011 Filed under: Musculoskeletal pain, Podcast Leave a commentAudio Podcast for Connective Tissue Disorders
Nick Camposeo leads a discussion focusing on Collagen and Elastin and various patholgies associated with each tissue. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and disorders affecting the integrity of this protein can disrupt a wide variety of processes throughout numerous organ systems.