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Physical Therapy Educational Videos
(The videos are categorized based on the specific body part they focus on)
 

Hip Joint 

Low Back

Lumbar Disk Bulge & Herniation Exercises
05:53

Lumbar Disk Bulge & Herniation Exercises

This video demonstrates exercises to help decrease symptoms of Low Back Pain secondary to disk bulge or disk herniation.
What is Sciatica?
10:40

What is Sciatica?

In this video, I explain the multiple causes, signs & symptoms of and treatments for Sciatica.
SI Joint Stabilization Exercises
08:55

SI Joint Stabilization Exercises

This video demonstrates stabilization exercises that can be effective in decreasing Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain.
Lumbar stabilization Exercises
10:04

Lumbar stabilization Exercises

This video demonstrates spinal stabilization exercises to strengthen the Transverse Abdominus, Multifidus, Quadratus Lumborum, and Erector Spinae Muscles. May be suitable for those diagnosed with Lumbar Instability.
Lumbar DDD and Stenosis stretches
06:38

Lumbar DDD and Stenosis stretches

This video will teach you stretches that can help minimize the symptoms of Lumbar DDD and Lumbar Stenosis.
Disk Bulge & Disk Herniation
07:29

Disk Bulge & Disk Herniation

This video explains the differences between Disk Bulge and Disk Herniation, as well as Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options.
What is Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)?
08:24

What is Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)?

This video discusses Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) as well as it's causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
Frozen Shoulder Stage 1 Exercises
07:07

Frozen Shoulder Stage 1 Exercises

This video demonstrates Exercises for Frozen Shoulder Stage 1 (Freezing) Stage.
Frozen Shoulder Stage 2 Exercises
07:32

Frozen Shoulder Stage 2 Exercises

This Video demonstrates Exercises for Stage 2 of Frozen Shoulder (when you have less pain and increased stiffness).
Frozen Shoulder Stage 3 Exercises
07:02

Frozen Shoulder Stage 3 Exercises

This video demonstrates Stage 3 Frozen Shoulder Exercises. These stretches are more aggressive, so I don't recommend starting with these if your shoulder is still in acute pain.
What Is Shoulder Impingement?
10:33

What Is Shoulder Impingement?

This video explains the difference between primary and secondary Subacromial Shoulder Impingement, Causes, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment Options.
Shoulder stretches to decrease Impingement
06:36

Shoulder stretches to decrease Impingement

This video demonstrates several shoulder stretches to improve flexibility and posture for those who have been diagnosed with shoulder impingement.
Shoulder strengthening-impingement
07:09

Shoulder strengthening-impingement

This video demonstrates shoulder strengthening exercises that can help to improve the strength of the Rotator cuff and Scapular muscles. You will need a light dumbbell (1-3#)
Shoulder stabilization Exercises
11:58

Shoulder stabilization Exercises

This video instructs the member in both open chain and closed chain exercises to improve stabilization of the shoulder.

Shoulder

Posture & Ergonomics

Desk Ergonomics
06:49

Desk Ergonomics

This video discusses proper positioning for ideal desk ergonomics.
Foam roller posture exercises
05:53

Foam roller posture exercises

This video will teach you postural exercises for the upper body utilizing a foam roller.
Neck stretches
07:59

Neck stretches

This video demonstrates neck stretches that will help improve the flexibility of your neck and improve your posture.

Balance

Why does our balance decline?
01:25

Why does our balance decline?

This Video explains the various causes of impaired balance.
Balance Exercises
05:16

Balance Exercises

This video demonstrates balance exercises that can help improve your balance.

Elbow

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
07:34

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

This video discusses the Signs/Symptoms, Causes and Treatment options for Lateral Epicondylitis / Tendiniopathy.
Exercises for Lateral Epicondyle Tendinopathy (Tennis Elbow)
07:59

Exercises for Lateral Epicondyle Tendinopathy (Tennis Elbow)

This video teaches you several strengthening exercises to improve the strength of your wrist and forearm muscles.
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
05:31

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

This video discusses the topic of Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow). You'll learn the symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatments for this condition.
Golfers Elbow Exercises
09:58

Golfers Elbow Exercises

This video demonstrates exercises appropriate for Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis). You'll need a 1# weight (or soup can) and a massage stick or massage ball for these exercises.

Foot/Ankle

Lateral Ankle Sprain
07:53

Lateral Ankle Sprain

This video explains the Anatomical structures, Mechanism of Injury and Grades of a Lateral Ankle Sprain. It also explains how to determine if an X-ray is indicated.
Ankle Sprain Exercises (Weeks 1-4 after ankle sprain)
14:46

Ankle Sprain Exercises (Weeks 1-4 after ankle sprain)

This video demonstrates exercises for a Lateral Ankle Sprain (for the first few weeks after suffering an ankle sprain). Once these become easier you can progress to the Advanced Exercises for Ankle Exercises.
Advanced ankle strengthening and proprioception exercises
05:46

Advanced ankle strengthening and proprioception exercises

This video demonstrates more advanced ankle strengthening and proprioception exercises. These exercises are intended to perform when your ankle pain has subsided and your ankle is primarily weak.
What is Achilles Tendinopathy?
08:44

What is Achilles Tendinopathy?

This video discusses the Signs/Symptoms, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Treatment Options for Achilles Tendinopathy.
Achilles stretches
03:17

Achilles stretches

This video demonstrates a nerve glide and appropriate stretches for the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus).
Strengthening Exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy
06:14

Strengthening Exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy

This video demonstrates strengthening exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
02:31

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

This video explains what Plantar Fasciitis is and provides some helpful hints to help you manage your symptoms.
Plantar Fasciits Exercises
04:42

Plantar Fasciits Exercises

This video will demonstrate several exercises that can help alleviate symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis.

What you need to know before and after Surgery 

Questions to ask your doctor Pre-Surgery
12:07

Questions to ask your doctor Pre-Surgery

This video will provide you with the best questions to ask your surgeon prior to having the procedure so that you can be an informed and educated patient.
Post surgery questions
04:11

Post surgery questions

This video informs members of relevant questions to ask their orthopedic surgeon following their surgery.
Hip Replacement-Surgical Approaches
08:31

Hip Replacement-Surgical Approaches

This video discusses the most common Total Hip replacement surgical approaches, the advantages/disadvantages of each approach and the precautions for each surgical approach.
Post-Surgical Infection: Signs & Symptoms
03:04

Post-Surgical Infection: Signs & Symptoms

This video informs members of signs and symptoms of a post-surgical infection.
Signs and Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
04:38

Signs and Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)

This video educates members about DVT's (blood clots) risk factors and signs and symptoms.
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