To round out the clinical corner articles for 2024, Matt and Allie discuss a research report from the JOSPT that compares exercises to treat patellofemoral pain. You'll hear about the two subgroups of patients that went through hip focused exercises and quadricep exercises to see which had a better outcome. Learn about "pain catastrophizing", the s…

Allie visits Student PT Nick Palopoli at the Maineville center as Matt joins by phone. Nick shares his relatable undergrad experience at Ohio University and ultimately making the decision to go back and get his pre-requisites after graduating and transitioning into PT school. You'll hear about his experience in clinicals and his advice to new and a…

Back with her medal- Lorrie joins Matt, Allie and Charley in Dry Ridge to celebrate finishing her ultimate goal, becoming an Ironman! Hear Lorrie's story about how the event went, and all of the obstacles that were thrown her way not only to get her prepared to race but were happening all the way up to the start of the event. She shares how she fou…

Just a short episode for Thanksgiving week. Matt and Allie share their gratitude to our listeners, patients, and team members for another year of growth! We wish you and your families a warm and relaxing Thanksgiving. Remember to share, comment, and leave your reviews! Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical the…

Join us as Zoë takes over this month's clinical corner article! Matt and Allie are back at the Dry Ridge Center as Zoë shares an article she found from MDPI Journals that covers a potential new sign that someone might have suffered a concussion. SHAAKE (Spontaneous Headshake After A Kinematic Event) is the body's automatic response to shake the hea…

Matt and Allie visit the Hamilton Center to talk to Physical Therapist Shelby Yahl, PT DPT and her patient Roger. You'll hear about Roger's injuries, surgeries, and his treatments in Physical Therapy. Roger has been coming back to Oxford PT for over 20 years- starting with one of our co-owning partners Pete Zulia! You'll learn more about Roger's ba…

Matt and Allie visit the West Chester Center to talk to Asst. Clinic Manager and PTA Barbie Vieira, and her patient Jane. You'll learn all about Jane and how she got injured on the job as a Flight Attendant. Jane shares her experience in the work conditioning/ hardening program at Oxford PT and how her determination and hard work got her back in th…

Matt and Allie visit the Chancellor office to talk to clinic manager Dave Feeley, PT MPT COMT and his student PT Mara Lehmann. Mara introduces herself and how her interest in the medical field eventually landed her in PT school. Hear all about her background, interests, and her future plans and aspirations to use her PT degree in different settings…

Matt joins in by phone as Allie and Physical Therapist, Rob Schwab, interview patient Cathy Diehl about her experience using the Community Care program through the VA. While Cathy already knew where she wanted to receive treatment, she was able to use her benefits and get care faster through Community Care. Learn more about Cathy, her injuries, and…

October's Clinical Corner episode evaluates the long-term outcomes of post- rotator cuff surgery based on the patient's quality of sleep. Matt and Allie call Dr. Greiwe to get his input on all of the factors that affect patients and how he prepares his patients before surgery. You'll hear about the GRIT Score and how being mentally prepared for sur…

Back for part 2! Matt and Allie talk to Dr Chunduri again, this time to talk about lumbar spinal injuries, treatments and surgery. If you missed his first episode with us, check back in the feed for his episode on Cervical Spinal fusion (back/neck area). Dr. Chunduri is a big advocate for conservative care, exploring non- surgical routes like physi…

Matt and Allie visit the Florence Center and are joined by Marie Graves, PT DPT and her patient Chuckie Carnes. Hear more about Chuckie, his background, and his motorcycle accident that put him in a wheelchair. You'll learn more about how he found Oxford PT using the Community Care resource through the VA and his progressions in his treatment to re…

In this episode, Matt and Allie introduce Dr. Jaideep Chunduri to talk more about cervical injuries and cervical spine fusion. You'll learn more about Dr Chunduri, his background, as well as some of the treatments/surgeries he typically uses for cervical pain/injuries. Dr. Chunduri is a big advocate for conservative care, exploring non- surgical ro…

Did you know that lower back pain is the most common reason patients seek medical attention as well as the medical treatment that most money is spent on?! Matt and Allie cover this month's clinical corner article that dives into how providers address patient's most common concerns about their lower back pain, and what they could do better. This stu…

Matt and Allie visit our Chancellor Center to talk to Sarah Loreaux PT, DPT and Kelsey Ryle, PTA and dive deeper into Men's Pelvic health. While it is not commonly discussed publicly- we are here to TALK ABOUT IT! We have noticed one of our top listened to episodes is introducing the subject, so we thought it might be beneficial to keep the convers…

Back again, Dr. Tim Burns, DO joins Matt and Allie on the podcast to talk about Labral injuries/tears in the hip. Dr. Burns explains what the Labrum is, the similarities in the shoulder and the hip, and what symptoms of injuries in the hip look and sound like. Matt also gives his input on how physical therapists do their own investigating in patien…

Back again on the podcast, Lesley Allen visits to promote the annual Tunnel to Towers Northern Kentucky 5k and share the story of Stephen Siller and the history of the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 so we and todays youth will NEVER FORGET. Stay tuned for all the recent updates within the veteran community and what T2T does to support those …

For this month's clinical corner, Matt and Allie discuss a case study where a Physical Therapist was able to save a life! An 83 year old woman was referred to Physical Therapy by her doctor for back pain radiating into her hip for 2 weeks. After evaluation, and consideration of her health history, the PT requested further imaging of her spine. This…

Allie sits down with co-founding partner Pete Zulia and his guest, Steve Contardi. You'll learn about Steve, his background and how he got to Cincinnati, and how he started the Tennis Club at Harper's point. Pete asks Steve to explain his approach to his business and how he continues to be successful in recreation after 50 years. You'll understand …

Matt and Allie sit down with Dr David Sower, M.D. with Beacon Orthopedics, to talk about his specialty in treating lumbar and cervical back pain. Hear more about Dr Sower's background and his passion for treating spine/back pain non-surgically. You'll learn more about how epidurals work, how often his patients get them, and how they can manage thei…

Matt and Allie visit our Montgomery center to talk to student PT Anna Harris about her clinical experience at Oxford PT. Anna introduces herself, talks about her undergrad to PT school transition and the different experiences she's had in her clinical rounds. She shares that her previous injuries in competitive cheerleading helped guide her to take…

This month's clinical corner article covers the randomized clinical trials used to compare treatments for TMJ. Learn about the different approaches to treating jaw pain and the outcomes the different groups had. One group received a splint and medication, and the other received dry needling and hands on treatment. You'll hear that both sets of pati…

Matt and Allie talk with Dr. Pettit about knee cartilage injuries and current techniques to manage them, including the MACI technique. (Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) Learn about the MACI technique, what ideal age range and types of cartilage defects qualify for the MACI technique, and the importance of timing. Think you might have a c…

Matt and Allie are back at our Dry Ridge center to talk to Zoë Luebbe, PT DPT and her student Sam Grantz about his clinical experience at Oxford PT. You'll hear that Sam grew up helping his father at his chiropractic office and how that inspired his interest in the medical field and eventually into PT. Zoë also shares her experience as a first time…

This episode, Matt and Allie are joined by PT and clinic manager Charley Meade and his patient Lorrie H to give updates and some harsh news on new injuries Lorrie sustained earlier this year. But her story does not end there! Hear how her determination and persistence in getting the medical treatment she needed got her to be able to compete in the …

Matt and Allie are back in Dry Ridge with Physical Therapist Zoe and her patient Scooter Arnold. Hear about Arnold's injury, experience with chronic pain in his shoulder and neck even after getting multiple rounds of epidural injections. He was tired of not finding something that made him feel better, and decided to join his family members in tryin…

Matt and Allie sit with Clinic Manager Dave Feeley and his student PT Jena Thayer to talk about her experience getting into her first clinical round as a PT student. You'll hear about how her past in dance lead her into exploring her options in Physical Therapy. Also Jena shares an interesting tidbit about the different Direct Access Laws in Indian…

Matt and Allie are back with the Clinical Corner for June. You'll learn about a case involving a patient who jumped back into running long distance to train for a half marathon and suffered sharp pain in her ankle and was no longer able to put weight on her foot. Even after seeing an MD, being prescribed pain medications, getting an X-ray, and test…

Matt and Allie visit the Florence Center to talk to Marie Graves and her student PT Joseph. Learn about Joseph's early life as his family immigrated from Ghana to the US, his family life and learning English, to eventually becoming interested in PT school and the dual degree to get his PhD at The Ohio State University. Hear about his experience and…

Not with the sailor man- but Matt and Allie are on site at Oxford PT's Dry Ridge center with patient Gary Hunter who suffered a complete tear in his pectoral muscle while lifting weights at the gym. Luckily, our Dry Ridge center is connected to the gym and he was able to be seen right away. You'll hear from Zoe, PT DPT on her perspective on his inj…

This episode, Matt and Allie sit down with Student PT Dan Moorehead to talk about his background, athletic history and his personal experience with physical therapy. He talks about his transition into PT school while working full time in the hybrid program at Hanover College. You'll hear about his passions and how they all lead him into where he is…

Matt and Allie discuss this month's clinical corner article that covers the contextual effects for PT patients. Think of going to a restaurant and all of the contributing factors that go into making your decision on rating your experience. Things like cleanliness, service, ambiance, value, etc. Same goes for Physical Therapy clinics. Making sure th…

Allie and Ken are back to host this episode with patient and star guest Greg Taylor and his wife Pam. Dan Soria, PT DPT also joins in and shares some anecdotes from treating Greg and getting him to set and accomplish his goals. Know someone diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Learn more about E.D.S, how Greg and Pam came to discover his diagnosi…

In this episode, Matt and Allie interview student PT Bradley Finke. Hear about his experience in PT school, why he chose MSJ University, and how his clinical rounds are coming along. He describes his exposure to Direct Access, applying his education to real life cases, learning to rely on his clinical instructor and honing in to ask his patients th…

Matt and Allie sit with Dr. J. Trevor Stefanski, MD an orthopaedic surgeon who has a passion for knees! Learn more about Dr. Stefanski and all the treatments he commonly uses for knee pain or injuries, including non surgical, surgical and injections to keep his patients moving. Are you or someone you know struggling with knee pain or planning on ha…

For this month's clinical corner article, Matt and Allie discuss an article from the JOSPT that discusses the current diagnostic imaging curriculum in PT schools, comparing it to different PT programs in the country and how it has evolved in the past several years. Currently, not all states permit physical therapists to order or read MRI/X-ray/CT S…

In this episode, Matt and Allie sit with return guest Dr Tim Burns to talk about all things Elbow. Commonly known as "Tennis Elbow", lateral epicondylitis is the pain you feel in your arm/elbow from overuse! It can be from any sport or activity, not just tennis! You'll hear both Matt and Dr Burns' approach to treating tennis elbow, including the te…

In this episode, Pete and Allie sit with Kathrine Nero, Cincinnati's Sweetheart. Hear about Katherine's background, how she got started in news and sports reporting, to local news on-screen anchor for 17 years, and her health struggles all while facing a lay off. She has moved on to a new job that she LOVES and is training students and clients in m…

Ever wondered what it takes to become a Physical Therapist? Listen to student PT Katie Schneider who is currently going through her clinical rounds as she is completing her last year of PT School. Hear about her background, her undergrad transition to PT school and experiences in different PT settings. She gives tips to aspiring students and those …

Happy March! Matt and Allie go over this months clinical corner article which is a Meta-Analysis on PT intervention to reduce cervicogenic headaches. You might wonder how PT can help with your headaches. While not all headaches are the same, those that are brought on by muscle tension in the neck and sends pain through the head can be treated at PT…

Did you know there were professional pickleball players? Ken and Allie interview Nate Matthews at Aces Pickleball to learn more about the sport and its increasing popularity. Hear about Nate's background, how he got into pickleball and eventually became a pro! You'll hear about some common injuries that come with the sport and how PT can help keep …

*Stick with us through the first couple mins- we are aware the microphones are a little spotty* Join Matt and Allie as they talk with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Trevor Wilkes on the latest technique in ACL reconstruction. Have you heard of the BEAR? No, we aren't talking about the intense restaurant drama with Jeremy Allen White- the BEAR technique is …

Sit down with Allie and Pete as they talk with company partner and co-owner of Fleet Feet Cincinnati, Frank DeJulius. Hear how Frank got started in the business, how he became an integral part of the company's growth, and how he brought it to Cincinnati. Learn about the latest technology in footwear at Fleet Feet as well as how the relationship wit…

Matt and Allie discuss this month's clinical corner article that goes over the impact of exercise therapy for patients with rotator cuff- related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Hear why it is important to seek medical help for correct exercises instead of getting information online and doing exercises at home. Patients that participated in this study also …

A true example of strength and determination! Listen as patient Lorrie talks about her preparations for the Ironman Triathlon and the injuries, surgeries and PT treatments that came before. Manager and physical therapist Charley Meade gives insight on how he was able to get creative with her treatments in letting her still train to meet her goals w…

Ken and Allie have another guest! In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Cindy Cassell, a past patient and registered dietitian. Hear about how Dr. Cindy got into dietetics and nutrition, as well as her active lifestyle living on a farm with the buffalo her family raises! Cindy has a lot of experience and knowledge to share. You'll learn why it is import…

Happy New Year! Kicking off the clinical corner series for 2024 with a Meta-analysis article from the JOSPT. Hear how assessment of over 850 studies proved the accuracy of certain clinical diagnostic tests for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Students! Matt and Allie are back with your clinical corner quiz question! Did you know that you …

Another guest on the Pod! Ken and Allie talk to Illustrator and Cartoonist, Kevin Necessary. Learn about Kevin's background, history with local news outlets, and his injuries as he was working on book projects with the Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the hippo (and more!). Hear how Oxford PT was able to help Kevin continue to draw and give him the tools to …

We are back for 2024 and hitting the ground running with a returning guest, Dr. Abbott! Hear the history and all latest techniques in hip replacements and what patients can expect when they schedule their surgeries. Learn about the importance of pre-hab and getting your home ready for post surgery living. You will be back on your feet in no time! A…

The end of the year is here! Matt and Allie go over a Clinical Practice Guideline from JOSPT that revises treatments for Plantar Fasciitis. Hear the list of interventions listed in the recommendations that have been revised and given a letter grade based on effectiveness. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Holiday, and a happy New Year! Read th…