Best Shoulder Repair Podcasts (2025)

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201. Frozen Shoulder w/ Paul Salamh 54:36

4h ago54:36

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Chris Hughen sat down with Paul Salamh to discuss Frozen Shoulder. We dive into the diagnosis and prognosis of frozen shoulder, management options, setting realistic expectations, addressing common misconceptions, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/E27HKfUZKFw Episode Resources: Salamh, 2025 Previous Episode w/ Paul --- Follow …

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130: Ask The Sports Docs: “Should I have surgery for my SLAP tear?” 11:31

1d ago11:31

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We get lots of questions from our patients and our listeners each week. And they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses, with some literature to back it up. Before we jump into our discussion today, we want to quickly update you o…

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Restorative Yoga for Digestion & Deep Nervous System Reset | YWM 730 57:38

4d ago57:38

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Restorative Yoga for Digestion & Deep Nervous System Reset | YWM 730 This class is a gentle invitation to return to your body’s natural intelligence. When life feels too fast, too demanding, or too much to process, your digestion often reflects it — through tightness, bloating, or sluggishness. In this practice, we soften the nervous system’s need …

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200. What You Didn't Learn in PT School w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen 54:30

7d ago54:30

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss the realities of clinical care. We dive into the emotional and physical drains of working in healthcare, staying up-to-date on research, navigating difficult conversations, realizing the spectrum of patient outcomes, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ltKfv0Z7BOo Episode Resour…

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129: (Reboot): Mastering the MPFL with Dr. Miho Tanaka and Dr. Beth Shubin Stein (LIVE at AOSSM 2024) 41:11

8d ago41:11

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Today’s episode is going to focus on management of patellar instability – including nonsurgical treatment, MPFL reconstruction techniques and the addition of other procedures including trochleoplasty and osteotomies. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Miho Tanaka is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the…

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Yoga Nidra for Deep Energy Healing | Frequency Repair | YWM 729 45:28

11d ago45:28

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Yoga Nidra for Deep Energy Healing | Frequency Repair | YWM 729Embody Your Energetic Blueprint melissawest.com/embody-your-energetic-blueprintThis deeply restorative Yoga Nidra is designed to support energetic healing and frequency repair across all levels of your being—physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and ancestral. Everything you’ve ever e…

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AJSM May 2025 5-in-5 Podcast 5:59

12d ago5:59

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Five articles from the May 2025 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to select t…

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AJSM May 2025 Podcast: Two-Year Follow-up of a Group-Sequential, Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of a Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder (START:REACTS ... 25:26

13d ago25:26

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The best management of irreparable rotator cuff tears remains uncertain, with multiple new techniques introduced over the past 2 decades. Two options for treatment are arthroscopic debridement and biceps tenotomy, or the subacromial balloon spacer. Early trial results favored the former option, but the 2-year results have not yet been reported. In …

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199. Achilles Tendinopathy: A Guide to Differential Diagnosis w/ Rodrigo Scattone Silva 1:15:43

14d ago1:15:43

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Chris Hughen sat down with Rodrigo Scattone Silva to discuss all things achilles tendon pain. We dive into the complexities of diagnosing and managing achilles-related pain, the importance of a thorough assessment, treatment options, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/iDwJiTv7eJg Episode Resources: Traweger, 2025 Scott, 2015 Ro…

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Episode 298: Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Improved Shoulder Functionality and High Revision-Free Survival Rates at a Minimum 5-year Follow up 25:37

15d ago25:37

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Drs Lau and Familiari discuss Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Improved Shoulder Functionality and High Revision-Free Survival Rates at a Minimum 5-year Follow upBy AANA

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128: (Reboot): Dr. Matt Provencher and Dr. Armando Vidal on Strategies for Multi-ligamentous Knee Surgery (LIVE at AOSSM 2024) 35:39

15d ago35:39

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Today’s episode is going to focus on the workup of a patient with a suspected multiligamentous knee injury as well as a surgical approach that follows – including acute versus delayed surgery, repair versus reconstruction, surgical technique and order of operations in the OR. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Matt Provencher is an …

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Calming Yin Yoga Before Bed | Yoga with Melissa 728 1:07:06

18d ago1:07:06

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Calming Yin Yoga Before Bed | Yoga with Melissa 728🔗 Sign up here to explore your Human Design Energetic Blueprint this summer: https://melissawest.com/embody-your-energetic-blueprint/In this calming yin yoga before bed class, we will gently soften the subtle undercurrents of tension and control that often surface at the end of the day. Through slo…

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AJSM April 2025 5-in-5 Podcast 6:47

19d ago6:47

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Five articles from the April 2025 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to select…

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198. Navigating Stroke Recovery w/ Stacie Barber 1:01:02

21d ago1:01:02

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Chris Hughen sat down with Stacie Barber to discuss her journey through her husband’s stroke recovery. Stacie shares the difficulties throughout Logan’s rehab, the value of different healthcare professionals, the intensity of neuro rehab, balancing family demands while continuing to manage her own business, and much more. Watch the full episode: ht…

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Episode 297: Arthroscopic Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Primary Repair Restores Anterior Tibial Translation Intraoperatively at Time Zero With No Additional Effect of Suture Augmentation 37:25

21d ago37:25

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Drs Salzer and DiFelice discuss Arthroscopic Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Primary Repair Restores Anterior Tibial Translation Intraoperatively at Time Zero With No Additional Effect of Suture AugmentationBy AANA

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AJSM April 2025 Podcast: The Biomechanical Importance of Bone Block Positioning in Glenoid Augmentation: Every Millimeter Matters 16:52

22d ago16:52

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In the presence of anterior glenoid bone loss (aGBL), options for bony glenoid augmentation include Latarjet procedures and free bone block transfers. Bone graft placement is challenging, and malposition causes complications, such as recurrent instability or osteoarthritis. In conclusion, in the presence of aGBL, flush bone block placement restores…

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127: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair 9:44

22d ago9:44

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Our last poster is titled Outcomes and Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability in Contact versus Non-contact Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. We’ve spoken a lot about the surgical treatment for anterior shoulder instability on this podcast – most recently with Dr. Brian Lau. That is ep…

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Gentle Morning Full Body Yoga Stretch for a Grateful Start | YWM 727 38:37

24d ago38:37

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🌈 June – Embody Your Energetic Blueprint: a 9-center Human Design Summer Immersion https://melissawest.com/embody-your-energetic-blueprint/Gratitude as a profound, embodied state that aligns us with the cosmic heart and our multidimensional essence. Gratitude is not just an emotion but a transformative force that connects us to the divine and facil…

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Elevating the standard of care in knee repair 37:16

27d ago37:16

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Get expert perspectives on treating the entire knee from leading surgeons and the UFC Performance Institute’s Senior Director of Physical Therapy. With the aim of getting their patients back to their lives, the panel explains why they consider multiple aspects of knee preservation: ligament reconstruction (quad grafts, LET and multi-ligament), meni…

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197. Knee Valgus [Debunking Series: Episode 7] 1:00:40

28d ago1:00:40

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things knee valgus. We dive into the common misconceptions of knee valgus, its implications in squatting, running, and sporting contexts, practical recommendations, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/sRgCgrgHvR8 Episode Resources: YouTue Video: Knee Valgus Blog: Knee Valgus…

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Episode 296: Arthroscope-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Using Achilles Tendon Allograft for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Excellent Short-Term Outcomes in the Setting of Concomitant ... 29:16

29d ago29:16

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Drs Kaplan and Akpinar discuss Arthroscope-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Using Achilles Tendon Allograft for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Excellent Short-Term Outcomes in the Setting of Concomitant Subscapularis Repair.By AANA

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126: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Sleep & Orthopaedic Surgeons 10:19

29d ago10:19

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Our next poster is titled Sleep in Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Prospective Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Home Call on Orthopedic Attending and Resident Sleep. Recurrent episodes of partial sleep deprivation resulting from call schedules are commonly seen in physicians. This has been shown to cause decreased mental effectiveness while at work, whi…

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Yoga Nidra for Cellular Healing | Yoga with Melissa 726 36:03

1M ago36:03

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This Yoga Nidra for Cellular Healing is a portal into deep restoration—where your body’s innate wisdom can come forward and remember how to heal. In this guided practice, you’ll be gently attuned to the intelligence of your cells, the rhythm of your breath, and the quiet coherence of your inner field. Through awareness, golden light, and the freque…

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196. Empowering Women Through Strength and Nutrition w/ Alyssa Olenick 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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Chris Hughen sat down with Alyssa Olenick to debunk common misconceptions around exercise and nutrition for women. We dive into 4 main areas including: resistance training, eating for body comp and performance, training during the menstrual cycle, and exercise during menopause. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/u09C8mHUE4k Episode Resources:…

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125: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Concussions, the NBA & Injury Risk 7:25

1M ago7:25

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Our next poster is titled Characterization of Concussions in the National Basketball Association and the 90-day Period Following Return to Play: Analysis of Musculoskeletal Injury Risk and Player Performance. This study was performed at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and sought to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in the immediate 90-da…

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Episode 295: Editorial Commentary: Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Routinely Indicated for Orthopaedic Surgery Patients 26:45

1M ago26:45

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Drs Arner and Dekker discuss Editorial Commentary: Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Routinely Indicated for Orthopaedic Surgery Patients.By AANA

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170. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) injuries with Dr Lachlan Giles 1:11:48

1M ago1:11:48

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a popular grappling-based martial art that uses joint locks and chokes to subdue or submit opponents. It’s an intense, physically demanding sport with complex movements and submission techniques that involve a risk of injury, particularly to the knees, shoulders, elbows, neck, and lower back. It’s important for Physioth…

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195. Meniscal Root Repairs w/ Jon Hodges 1:03:34

1M ago1:03:34

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Chris Hughen sat down with Jon Hodges to discuss his current journey of rehabbing his own ACL tear and meniscal root tears. We discuss Jon’s extensive knee injury involving an ACL and MCL rupture, medial and lateral meniscal root tears, non-displaced tibial plateau fracture, and lateral femoral condyle fracture. Jon dives into the current research …

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Episode 294: Biceps Tenodesis and SLAP Repair Show Similar Outcomes in Overhead Throwing Athletes With Baseball Pitchers Exhibiting Worse Rates of Return to Sport: A Systematic Review 20:07

1M ago20:07

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Drs Slone and Verma discuss Biceps Tenodesis and SLAP Repair Show Similar Outcomes in Overhead Throwing Athletes With Baseball Pitchers Exhibiting Worse Rates of Return to Sport: A Systematic Review.By AANA

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124: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Patellofemoral Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation 8:50

1M ago8:50

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Our next AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting poster is titled Mid-term Follow-up of Patellofemoral Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation. This study was performed by Dr. Bill Bugbee and his team at the Scripps Clinic. Dr. Bugbee was a guest on our show back in November 2023. That is episode 59 and 60, if you want to go check it out. In that episode, we disc…

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Restorative Yoga for Headaches 🤕| Yoga with Melissa 725 49:36

2M ago49:36

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Restorative Yoga for Headaches 🤕| Yoga with Melissa 725 If you’re in the middle of a headache or migraine, this class is for you. As someone who experiences them weekly, I know how exhausting and overwhelming they can feel. I also know that most yoga classes marketed for headaches simply aren’t doable when you're actually in it. That’s why I create…

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194. ACL Return to Sport: Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot? w/ Roula Kotsifaki 53:04

2M ago53:04

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Chris Hughen sat down with Roula Kotsifaki to discuss ACL Return to Sport Timelines. We dive into her newly published paper titled, “Is 9 months the sweet spot for male athletes to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?” Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/_jKeML-8qGs Episode Resources: Kotsifaki, 2025 Previous Episod…

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123: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Return to Performance Following UCL Surgery in MLB Pitchers 10:58

2M ago10:58

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We are kicking off a special series of episodes to recap the new research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, our largest orthopaedic conference. This year, over 20,000 orthopedic professionals gathered at the AAOS meeting in San Diego to take part. The educational program was comprised of instructional course …

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169. Beyond stretching: How to create lasting flexibility. Physio Edge Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom 14:50

2M ago14:50

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Static stretching has long been used to improve flexibility, but research shows its effects are often short-lived. So how can you help patients achieve lasting improvements? In this episode, Tom Goom (Running Physio) explores exercises you can provide to patients to increase muscle fascicle length, improve flexibility, and reduce injury risk. You’l…

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193. Spinal Manipulation: What's Actually Happening? w/ Casper Nim 58:22

2M ago58:22

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Chris Hughen sat down with Casper Nim to discuss all things Spinal Manipulation. We dive into what spinal manipulations definitely aren’t doing, improving manual therapy education, navigating treatment options, the narratives behind an intervention, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/yyPm_2IrOow Episode Resources: Casper’s Rese…

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Episode 293: Patients With a History of Lumbar Fusion Have a Greater Risk of Revision Arthroscopy and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty After Primary Hip Arthroscopy 26:09

2M ago26:09

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Drs Tucker and Domb discuss Perioperative Testosterone Supplementation Improves Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgeries: A Systematic Review of Heterogeneous StudiesBy AANA

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30 minuteYoga for Flexibility Slow Flow | Yoga with Melissa 724 25:42

2M ago25:42

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In this slow flow yoga class, we explore the connection between physical flexibility and nervous system adaptability—a key to staying steady in times of change. You’ll move through standing postures that mirror the grounding qualities of lying-down poses, bringing a sense of ease and release into your flexibility practice. This dynamic yet soft seq…

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122: Reboot: Andrea Spiker - Hip Preservation (Part II) 42:18

2M ago42:18

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Welcome back to The Sports Docs Podcast! In this episode, we’re going to continue our discussion with Dr. Andrea Spiker and focus on open surgical treatment for hip preservation, then wrap up with a discussion on post-op rehab and return to play. Our conversation picks back up with an article from the September 2017 issue of AJSM titled “Early Func…

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AJSM March 2025 Podcast: Successful Medial Meniscal Repair Reduces Knee Pain 10 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Exploring the Consequences of Subsequent Surgery With Causal Mediation ... 13:26

2M ago13:26

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Medial meniscal repair performed at the time of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been shown to be significantly associated with subsequent surgery, and subsequent surgery has been associated with increased Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pain score and decreased patient satisfaction. In conclusion, su…

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192. Athletic Hip and Groin Pain w/ Enda King 59:27

2M ago59:27

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Chris Hughen sat down with Enda King to discuss Athletic Hip and Groin Pain. We dive into the initial assessment and differential diagnosis process, creating effective learning environments, challenges during hip and groin rehab, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/LoTNBLA6Ywc Episode Resources: Enda’s Website Enda’s Instagram E…

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Episode 292: Anchor Arthropathy of the Shoulder Joint After Instability Repair: Outcomes Improve With Revision Surgery 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Drs Dekker and Arner discuss Anchor Arthropathy of the Shoulder Joint After Instability Repair: Outcomes Improve With Revision Surgery.By AANA

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121: Reboot: Andrea Spiker - Hip Preservation (Part I) 40:44

2M ago40:44

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On today’s episode we’re focusing on hip preservation with Dr. Andrea Spiker. We have some great articles for you that contribute well to our conversation on femoroacetabular impingement or “FAI”, hip dysplasia and the arthroscopic and open surgical treatments for these conditions. As always, links to all of the papers that we discuss on this show …

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Yin Yoga for Liver & Gallbladder Meridian | YWM 723 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Yin Yoga for Liver & Gallbladder Meridian | YWM 723 🌿Membership ➡️ https://www.melissawest.com/membershipSpring is the season of the Wood Element, when the Liver & Gallbladder meridians guide the smooth flow of Qi (energy). When these meridians are in balance, we feel ease, clarity, and emotional flexibility. However, when Qi stagnates, anger, frus…

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AJSM March 2025 5-in-5 Podcast 5:49

2M ago5:49

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Five articles from the March 2025 issue summarized in five minutes, with the addition of a brief editorial commentary. The 5-in-5 feature is designed to give readers an overview of articles that may pique their interest and encourage more detailed reading. It may also be used by busy readers who would prefer a brief audio summary in order to select…

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191. Shin Splints | Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome w/ Beau Tyrrell 57:07

2M ago57:07

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Chris Hughen sat down with Beau Tyrrell to discuss all things Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, commonly referred to as Shin Splints. Beau dives into the importance of ruling out a bone stress injury, recovery timelines, management strategies, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/qE-GNFlMd3E Episode Resources: Beau’s Instagram Winte…

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Episode 291: Patients With a History of Lumbar Fusion Have a Greater Risk of Revision Arthroscopy and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty After Primary Hip Arthroscopy 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Drs Kaplan and Ranawat discuss Patients With a History of Lumbar Fusion Have a Greater Risk of Revision Arthroscopy and Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty After Primary Hip Arthroscopy.By AANA

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120: Ask the Sports Docs: The Evidence for Common Nonsurgical Modalities in Sports Medicine 8:17

2M ago8:17

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We get lots of questions from our patients and our listeners each week, and they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses. So, let’s get started! Today’s Ask The Sports Docs is going to focus on an area of sports medicine that we ge…

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Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep 😴| Yoga with Melissa 722 30:16

2M ago30:16

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🌙✨ Download this Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep (Audio Only) & Access Our Full Library: http://bit.ly/ywmmembership 😴💤Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep | Release Tension & Restore Your Body 😴✨In times of accelerated awakening and transformation, deep rest is more essential than ever. This Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep is designed to help you release tension, stagna…

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190. How and Why Do Treatments Work? w/ Chad Cook 58:47

3M ago58:47

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Chris Hughen sat down with Chad Cook to discuss all things shared and specific mechanisms. We dive into a variety of topics including: non-specific effects, natural history, clinician bias, patient variability in treatment response, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/hcasjnLLEE0 Episode Resources: Shared and Specific Mechanisms…

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Episode 290: Root Repair Has Superior Radiological and Clinical Outcomes Than Partial Meniscectomy and Non-Operative Treatment in The Management of Meniscus Root tears; A Systematic Review 21:11

3M ago21:11

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Drs Lau and Krych discuss Root Repair Has Superior Radiological and Clinical Outcomes Than Partial Meniscectomy and Non-Operative Treatment in The Management of Meniscus Root tears: A Systematic Review.By AANA

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