Stay current of today’s health information with audio podcasts, news, updates, and video podcasts. If you need additional information, be sure to peruse our patient education library in the Patient Resource section.

Audio Podcasts
A Resident Physical Therapist’s View of Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine. By Angela Listug, DPT, CMPT. Discover how expert physical therapists think and reason. Hear first hand from Angela what a residency program involves and how this rigorous form of training makes a big difference in Angela’s clinical results. Click to listen.

Back Care Boot Camp® Update 2006.By Brent Dodge, PT. Listen in how Back Care Boot Camp® is being used by physical therapists to help people know all that’s new in taking care of acute low back pain. Click to listen.

Back Care Boot Camp® Update 2007. By Brent Dodge, PT. Get the latest nuts and bolts of Brent’s first book, Back Care Boot Camp®. Click to listen.

Best Practice When Low Back Pain Strikes. By Brent Dodge, PT. Listen in as Brent explains the latest in physical therapy treatment choices for people who have a recent episode of low back pain. Click to listen.

Comparing Osteopathic and Physical Therapy Perspectives on Spinal Manipulation. By Brent Dodge, PT. Listen in to this interview with Dr. Glenn Heyman, DO and Brent Dodge, PT as they contrast and compare their approaches to spinal manipulation. Click to listen.

Pilates and Back Pain. By Samantha Schoeneman, PT. Find out from Sam why Pilates is now recognized as a helpful first choice for people with low back pain. Click to listen.

News
New Tool For Evaluating Results of Treatment for Low Back Pain

Predicting Complications After Joint Replacement

Updates

Shoulder Proprioception: Function and Role in Rehabilitation. By Angela Listug-Vap, DPT, FAAOMPT. As part of the requirements for completing her coursework with the Kaiser-Hayward residency program, Angela wrote this extensive and professional article addressing the physical therapist’s role in applying neuromuscular training for patients with shoulder instability. Click here to read the article.

Physical Therapy Should be the First Choice Option for Low Back Pain Due to Herniated Discs.

If Your Neck Hurts, Visiting a Physical Therapist May Be the Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself!

Video Podcasts

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	The Runner's Clinic By Angela Listug-Vap, PT. Join Angela for a detailed discussion on the ins and outs of the Runner’s Clinic at Alpine. If you’re a runner and want to address lingering pain or catapult your performance, this video podcast is vital for you. Click here to view.
	The Golf Clinic By Brent Dodge, PT. View an exciting interview with Titelist Certified Golf Instructor, Brent Dodge, together with Senior Tour Amateur, Gary Kopravika. Learn why the Titleist Approach excels in helping golfers get their game to the next level. Click here to view.
	Intensity Interval Training By Brent Dodge, PT. Ever wondered how to get an effective workout in minimal time? Take four minutes to watch as Brent teaches you new ways to burn massive fat and build muscle in as little as four minutes a day. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Low Back Pain By Brent Dodge, PT. Watch this informative interview with Dr. Randale Sechrest as Brent defines today’s role of the physical therapist in the treatment of low back pain. Click here to view.
	Fit to Fight  By Samantha Schoeneman, PT. Discover how the Fit to Fight program, developed by Alpine’s Sam Schoeneman, is positively impacting cancer survivors and those currently in cancer treatment. Click here to view.
	Pilates-Based Rehabilitation  By Samantha Schoeneman, PT. Join Sam for a thorough discussion and demonstration on Alpine’s approach to Pilates in our rehabilitation programs. Click here to view.
	Jaw Pain By Brent Dodge, PT. Discover the differences between jaw pain and true TMD (temporomandibular disorders), along with technologies used at Alpine to help with both conditions. Click here to view.
	Back Care Strategies By Gary Gales, PT. Learn Gary’s perspective on new and helpful ideas for treating back pain. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Neck Pain By Brent Dodge, PT. Watch this informative interview with Dr. Randale Sechrest as Brent defines today’s role of the physical therapist in the treatment of neck pain. Click here to view.
	Examination and Treatment of the Lower Chain. By Leah Versteegen, PT. View this informative video podcast as Leah discusses how solving pain problems and improving performance from the low back to the feet (the lower chain) is a key element of expert physical therapy. Click here to view.
	Pain Reflex Release Technique. By Brent Dodge, PT. Discover a fast and effective treatment for what ails you. Pain Reflex Release Technique, or PRRT, is a unique form of treatment that is successfully being used at Alpine for a host of pain conditions. Join Brent for a discussion of this exciting and effective treatment approach. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Soccer. By Leah Versteegen, PT. Soccer enthusiast and sports physical therapist Leah Versteegen explains the ins and outs of how physical therapists help soccer players. Click here to view.
	Physical Therapy for ACL Injuries. By Bob Botkin, PT. Join Bob Botkin, a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer Certified at Alpine Physical Therapy to learn about ACL injuries and the options that are available. Click here to view.
	Returning to Exercise after Pregnancy. By Tara Mund, PT. Getting back to an exercise routine after pregnancy may seem like a no-brainer. Women's health expert Tara Mund, a physical therapist at Alpine Physical Therapy, advises otherwise. Join Tara for an insightful discussion of helpful ideas you can use to guide you safely back to exercise after pregnancy. Click here to view.
	Aquatic Physical Therapy. By Linsey Olson, PT. Getting optimal results in rehabilitation may necessitate the use of aquatic physical therapy. Join Linsey as she discusses the purposes and benefits of aquatic physical therapy. Click here to view.