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The following information and resources are being provided and made available in order to assist faculty, instructors, students and clinicians in the areas of neuromusculoskeletal, clinical reasoning, clinical examination and evaluation, and general overviews of anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics through a region and joint-specific approach. 

This content is primarily compiled from courses within an entry-level DPT program.  Unless otherwise specified via in-text citation and/or references, this content belongs to Joel Sattgast, PT, DPT - Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Assistant Professor. 

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"If we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted."
​-Francis Bacon

Neuromusculoskeletal - Lecture Podcasts

The following material provides a general overview of anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics through a region and joint specific approach

Neuromusculoskeletal - Differential Diagnosis & Pathology Overview

The following material provides a general overview of anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics through a region and joint specific approach

Clinical Skills for Physical Therapy Examination and Evaluation

The following material provides an overview of tests, measures, and examination techniques for use within clinical physical therapy practice

Playlists are linked below to provide access to multiple videos related to each area of content / anatomical region to include:
The content contained in these videos is oriented to evidence, opinions and thoughts regarding various performance and rehabilitation topics. Please remember that any application of this material is based on personal choice.  At no time does Joel Sattgast, PT, DPT | Trexo PT & Performance (or affiliated DPT education programs) retain responsibility for these choices.  Readers and individuals using this content for personal use are encouraged to operate within their scope of practice, where applicable.  Any physical therapy or other healthcare examination, evaluation, treatment, intervention and/or rehabilitation plan of care should be executed by a licensed health professional. 
This content is for informational purposes only. Joel Sattgast is not a medical doctor, registered dietician, or psychologist.  The information contained herein will not treat or diagnose any medical disease, illness, or ailment.  If you should experience any such issues you should seek the advice and examination of your registered physician, practitioner, and/or licensed medical clinician as determined by your own judgment. Joel Sattgast (the individual) and Trexo PT & Performance, LLC assume no liability for the use or interpretation of any information contained herein.
Full orthopedic client evaluation, specifically for a runner; however, these skills and techniques, demonstrated by Chris Johnson, may be extrapolated out to a general orthopedic population as many items are screening general neuromusculoskeletal health and wellness.

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Special thanks to Brooklyn Swantek, PT, DPT for her participation in this video!
The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy has several useful tools on their website for educators, students and clinicians. Links are provided where available.

​Orthopaedic Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG):  (up-to-date as of March 2020)  ​
Additional information can be found by visit the AOPT website where decision trees, patient perspectives, and additional digital resources and guidelines can be found.  All information is copyrighted and the property of AOPT and cited authors.  These links provide accessibility to these open-access articles and clinical practice guidelines. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is based on FAQs (frequently asked questions) that I routinely provide information on and/or about to educators, clinical instructors, students and coaches.  This is by no means an exhaustive list of resources and reference; however, it should provide an initial frame work to demystify concepts and build a foundation for further investigation.  
​Have additional questions? Need a 'full-text' paper? Click the "contact us" button at the top of the page. 
I am interested in pain neuroscience education - any resources?
There is, quite simply, no 'getting it right' when it comes to pain. It is both undertreated and over-treated. It is ubiquitous, subjective, and sometimes feigned. Its experience is influenced by culture and varies among individuals, and it's diagnosis easily distorted by bias. - Lee TH. Zero pain is not the goal. JAMA. 2016;315(15):1575-7.
Where to begin... over the past decade there has been a significant increase in resources for clinicians, students, and educators. And yet, despite these resources and recommendations further work must continue to be done to integrate evidence into clinical practice and use clinical practice to ask and inform researchers in their quest to understand the complexities of pain. The following resources begin to scratch the surface of a much bigger topic but should provide the reader with an overview of pain neuroscience.

Papers: Clinician Resources: Videos/Podcasts: ​Books: ​Articles: 
Do you have any information on program design - Strength, conditioning, Endurance?
A variety of resources are available depending upon the area of interest; however, the following resources, while applicable to a wide-range of athletes and areas of performance, will focus more on areas of endurance athletics. 

Papers:Videos:Books:
i am considering pursuing a residency, fellowship or earning my board certification - where do I start?
Every year I am contacted by numerous students who are interested in learning more about residencies, fellowships, and the 'next steps' in pursuing advanced board certification.  A great place to start is the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). The linked website outlines the current (March 2020) specialty areas for physical therapy practice, to include: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, and Women's Health.

Things to pay attention to are:
  • Certification deadlines
  • Exam dates
  • Minimum requirements

If you are interested in pursuing a residency and/or fellowship, the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) is where you should start your review of available programs via the Directory of Programs. 
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION?
"It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." - J Krishnamurti
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A variety of resources are available depending upon the area of interest

Papers: ​Videos/Websites: Books/Articles:
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE MOST COMMONLY USED 'OUTCOME MEASURES' ARE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE?
I AM STRUGGLING TO WRITE and Compose AT A 'DOCTORAL' LEVEL - HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS AND WHAT RESOURCES DO YOU HAVE?
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Reading 'peer-reviewed' research is challenging - are there resources to help?
Additional Evidence to Inform clinical practice
Regional Considerations:

Upper Quarter (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand) Lower Quarter (Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle) Spine (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbosacral) Other
I'm interested in becoming a physical therapist - what do I need to know?

Therapeutic Exercise Resources