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Ortho on the go

Ortho on the go

Chuck Dowell, PA-C, ATC

18 episodesEN

Show overview

Ortho on the go launched in 2024 and has put out 18 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 6 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 22 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 9 months ago. Published by Chuck Dowell, PA-C, ATC.

Episodes
18
Running
2024–2025 · 1y
Median length
16 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Welcome to Ortho on the go podcast. This podcast will revolve around all topics involved with Orthopedics. We will review interesting cases, MSK evaluation, functional orthopedics and discuss a variety of topics involving all aspects of orthopedics. My name is Chuck Dowell i am a PA and ATC with over 25 years of experience in the field. I enjoy teaching and have a passion for linking athletics and orthopedics, finding functional reasons for MSK complaints and helping patients return to sports and activities.

Latest Episodes

Ep 18A case of hip injury in track athlete!

In this episode we discuss a case presentation regarding a commonly seen hip injury in young athlete. The X-rays and video presentation can be seen on the YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/5PsWcvPSaI0

Aug 31, 20256 min

Ep 17Case discussion regarding recurrent Effusion in young athlete

In this episode we will discuss a case regarding recurrent effusions in a young athlete. The images including x-rays, MRI and operative photos can be seen on the YouTube channel for the podcast.

Aug 2, 20259 min

Ep 16Discussion on how to evaluate and treat concussions

This episode I talk with Emily Kosderka Ph.D., ATC Assistant Professor at Linfield University. Emily's research is in the use of exercise as a therapeutic intervention following sport-related concussion and she hopes her work will further our understanding of how exercise can be used safely to improve recovery. She is on the advisory board for the Collegiate Athletic Trainers’ Association and has been an invited speaker to conferences around the country. In this episode we discuss how to evaluate and treat concussion.

May 29, 202544 min

Ep 15All things Hip

This is a great episode with the team at Summit Physio and Performance on all things hip. Dr. Tessa Kothe and Dr. Cat Cui, join me as we dive into the most common hip problems we see, how to diagnosis and fix them. Discuss specific PT exercises we can use to improve hip strength and mobility.

May 19, 202540 min

Ep 14The importance of Youth Athletics

This is a great episode; I am joined by Laura Rinne (@coach_laurarinne) youth athletics coach and CrossFit level 2 certified trainer. We discuss all things involving youth athletics including when to start, how to prevent injury, how to motivate kids to participate.

Feb 27, 202516 min

Ep 13Common hand and wrist complaints, how to evaluate and treat them.

In this episode I am joined by Vanessa Smith, PA-C. She is the founder of OrthoRefresh.com an online platform with talks and videos involving evaluation, casting, splinting and treating upper extremity complaints. We have a great conversation about some common hand and wrist complaints.

Feb 18, 202533 min

Ep 12Common Ski and Snowboard injuries

In this episode I am joined by Darin Yantis, DPT. We discuss common ski and snowboard injuries that we see in the Orthopedic and PT clinic. We address symptoms to watch out for, injury prevention, exercises to warm up and prepare for these dynamic sports and activities.

Feb 11, 202522 min

Ep 11Discussion regarding evaluation, treatment and return to sports after acute ankle sprains

I am joined in this episode by Dagan Cloutier, PA-C. Dagan is an orthopaedic PA working in New Hampshire, editor and chief of JBJS Journal of Orthopaedic for Physician Assistants. He currently specializes in orthopaedic urgent. care. In this episode we discuss acute ankle injuries, evaluation, treatment, patient education and return to activity.

Jan 27, 202538 min

Ep 10Chronic Lower back pain

Part 2 of our conversation with Tessa Kothe PT, DPT, CF-L1 from Summit Physio & Performance. This episode we focus on chronic lower back pain, with commonly seen reasons for this pain. Link to video of exercise provided by Tessa is below: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1WY1346YxV6kSuH45JGNS3pAMTOlHhy7o&export=download

Jan 8, 202521 min

Ep 9How to evaluate and treat acute lower back pain with Tessa Kothe PT, DPT, CF-L1

On this episode I speak with Tessa Kothe PT, DPT, CF-L1 from Summit Physio & Performance. In this two-part series we first discuss how to evaluate and treat acute lower back pain. Tessa also provides a video demonstration and discussion on exercises we can do when we have lower back pain. Link to video of exercise provided by Tessa is below: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1WY1346YxV6kSuH45JGNS3pAMTOlHhy7o&export=download

Dec 30, 202419 min

Ep 8Importance of functional exam in orthopedics

In this episode we discuss the importance of a functional exam in some patients to help aid in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal complaints. We review 2 cases where this functional exam helped to determine the cause of pain and what to focus on to correct this.

Dec 24, 202416 min

Ep 7Pickleball injuries

In this episode I sit down with Darin Yantis, DPT to discuss common pickleball injuries that we both see. We discuss how to prevent injuries, appropriate warm up, strengthening and injury prevention exercises to perform. Darin will also give examples on how to perform these exercise.

Dec 13, 202414 min

Ep 6Common cause of back pain in older adults

In this episode we discuss a common cause of back pain in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures are one of the most common fragility fractures seen in older adults. We will discuss a case presentation including symptoms to watch out for, evaluation, treatment and imaging.

Nov 27, 202415 min

Ep 5When should I see Ortho

In this episode we discuss when a patient should seek an orthopedic evaluation. How timing and onset of symptoms is important in determining cause of symptoms. How functional evaluation of patients are important and when to perform them. Also how educating the patient is important. Soft tissue injuries can occur without pain, and pain can happen without soft tissue injury!

Nov 16, 202419 min

Ep 4Pediatric patient with elbow pain

In this episode we discuss a 2 y/o patient that presents with complaints of elbow pain, symptoms are consistent with a nursemaid's elbow injury. We discuss evaluation, imaging and treatment options.

Nov 13, 202414 min

Ep 3Anterior knee pain in adolescent male

In this episode we will discuss a common cause of anterior knee pain in our school age population. We will review the cause, common symptoms, differential diagnoses and treatment recommendations regarding this.

Oct 25, 202414 min

S1 Ep 2Bursitis of the elbow and knee

In this episode we discuss a case of olecranon bursitis, and treatment of both aseptic and septic pre-patellar and olecranon bursitis.

Oct 21, 202412 min

Ep 1Intro to the podcast

trailer

Brief introduction to the podcast!

Oct 16, 20245 min