My Latest Articles and Podcasts

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about shoulder impingement and whether or not the concept has been debunked, or if we just need to do a better job defining and explaining it to patients.

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the use of eccentric exercises when treating tendinopathies. Recent research has focused a lot on eccentrics, with great results, but are they our best option?

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about ways that we differentiate if a loss of mobility is coming from a tight muscle or a tight joint capsule. You should always assess, not assume.

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about working with people with trochlear dysplasia and chronic effusion. These are always tough patients, but there are some strategies you can follow to help.

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about our thoughts on weightbearing restrictions follow meniscus repair. While we lean towards allowing weightbearing, there are some important things you have to consider.

Shoulder instability is a common injury encountered in physical therapy. But there are many different types of shoulder instability. Would you treat a high school baseball player that feels like their shoulder is loose when throwing the same as a 35 year old that fell on ice onto an outstretched arm and dislocated their shoulder? They're both "shoulder instability," right? There exists a wide range of symptomatic shoulder instabilities from subtle recurrent subluxations to traumatic dislocations. Nonoperative rehabilitation is commonly utilized for shoulder instability to regain previous functional activities through specific strengthening exercises, dynamic stabilization drills, neuromuscular training, proprioception drills, scapular muscle strengthening program and a gradual return to their desired activities. But to truly understand how to successfully treat shoulder instability, there are several key factors that you must consider.

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of our advice for those of you that are passionate about sports physical therapy but have huge student loans. We answer a question that is having a ton of pressure to secure financial independence and is considering looking into another setting they are less passionate about.

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the differences in our programs when someone has an allograft, instead of an autograft, after ACL reconstruction. There are pros and cons of using an allograft or autograft, neither are best for every person, but understanding what we need to do different is the key.

On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about all these crazy social media posts showing people balancing on physioballs and Bosu balls. While these may be crazy, they're just entertainment on social media. Not all unstable surface training is silly, and blending strength and stability is probably important.