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The Spine PT Podcast

Dr. Ramez Antoun PT, DPT, PNF, OMT, FRCms

Teaching Physical Therapists practical tips for assessing and treating back pain so that they can help their patients get back to training and peak performance.

health & fitness

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00:54:54

E39: What Sparked the Inception of The Neuropedics...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/11/23

This episode is a re-cast episode that Mez did with Zak Gabor PT, DPT, CSCS at The Level Up Initiative. Zak was Mez's first student who asked him to create a residency that blended what he learned during his Neuro and Orthopedic residency & fellowship. In this episode Zak & Mez reflect on their experience together and Mez shares key milestones from his past that sparked the inception of The Neuropedics brand. Sign up for our --> weekly newsletter for more rehab content Apply Now -->

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00:21:25

E38. PNF Basic Principles Deep Dive Part 1

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/11/15

Many people hear PNF and think "contract relax stretching" or D1 & D2 diagonal movements. That's like hearing the word "Art" and thinking crayons and colored pencils... There is a lot more to it than that. PNF was designed to deliver a rich sensory learning environment to a compromised central nervous system to enhance motor learning. The principles are broken down into 3 sensory categories: visual, auditory, and proprioceptive input. The PNF principles serve as a versatile checklist tool for

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00:13:25

E37: Part 2: Achilles Pain: Early Management for the...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/11/08

In this episode we get an update on how our Badminton athlete (from last week's episode) with achilles pain is doing after the initial evaluation. During the initial consult the athlete was educated on active recovery. What is Active Recovery? <-- Click to Read the BLOG that was used as a framework to educate this athlete. Sign up for our --> weekly newsletter for more rehab content Apply Now --> Application to Neuropedics' 12 Week Motor Control Mentorship Program Visit our website

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00:25:22

E36: Part 1: Achilles Pain: Early Management for the...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/11/02

In this episode we get into an interesting case study that Mez was asked to consult: A young female badminton athlete trying to qualify for the Olympics. We get into the nuances of how Mez sets up an evaluation to set the stage for establishing a therapeutic alliance via a thorough history before setting expectations and providing essential self care education. Blog Referenced in the episode: Active Recovery: What Is it? <-- Click to Read Blog Subscribe to our weekly newsletter CLICK --> HERE

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00:23:25

E35: Back Pain, Fear of Uncertainty, & Managing...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/10/26

In this episode Mez gets a little personal and shares his experience with fear of uncertainty while his wife was towards the end of the 3rd trimester with their first child Lillian. He compares being "psychologically pregnant" with managing low back pain, as both seem to have a "fear of uncertainty" involved. He shares some helpful tools that has helped a lot of his patients manage this fear of uncertainty during their recovery. Mez shares how he manages expectations and articulates what the overall

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00:42:36

E34: Pain Neuroscience & Back Pain: Breaking it Down...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/10/18

When you first realize that one of your clients REALLY needs to understand the fundamentals of pain science it can be very overwhelming. In this episode Mez shares some helpful tools that have helped him start the sometimes difficult journey of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE). We start with screening the patients' beliefs about pain using true/false statements and progress to specifics about their history, subjective, and objective exam using the orthopedic sensitivity framework. To learn more

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00:33:40

E33: Ankle Mobility: A Problem Solving Model

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/10/11

In this episode Mez shares some key features of an ankle mobility program that has helped many overcome stubborn ankle mobility problems. He uses the details from a case study of one oh his martial arts clients to help explain the thought process in a practical way. Below you'll find some of the drills he references in the episode. To read this episodes' blog CLICK --> HERE "Thinking in Systems" <-- CLICK for link to book Drills discussed in the episode: Lower extremity (LE) D1 flexion PNF

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00:12:01

E32: Tough Love Through Questions FIRST: Story Time

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/10/05

In this episode Mez shares a story about a patient he saw in the hospital. He shares how he used questions and basic motivational interviewing principles (understand first then advise) to give this patient some tough love to help her get moving again... If you're interested in learning more about this style of coaching make sure to read this book --> Motivational Interviewing in Health Care Subscribe to our weekly newsletter CLICK --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're

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00:12:17

E31: Lumbo-Pelvic Motor Control: A Framework

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/09/28

In this episode Mez provides a general framework for progressing patients from basic lumbo-pelvic drills to more advanced lumbopelvic control drills. He briefly discusses the "Why" by integrating pain neuroscience, "smudging", and motor control... --> Smudging with David Butler <-- Click to watch video He then discusses this general limbo-pelvic framework: Sagittal plane segmentation (Anterior - Posterior Pelvic Tilts) Sagittal plane dissociation of pelvis & thorax <-- click to watch

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00:16:25

E30: Low Back Pain & Desensitizing the Nervous System...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/08/18

If you're a sports rehab practitioner you've probably felt the polarizing tension between the biomedical and the bio-pyschosocial (BPS) models. In this episode we explore the intersection of these two worlds as it relates to low back pain. Specifically, how identifying and removing pain triggers in phase 1 of the rehab process may help us to prevent sensitization of the nervous system, i.e preventing peripheral sensitization from becoming central sensitization. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter -->

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00:32:52

E29: Breath Work & The Central Nervous System

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/08/10

In this episode Mez covers the following topics: The neuroscience behind an ancient mindfulness tool called “cognitive anchors” to stimulating a parasympathetic response. The science of breathwork as it relates to Tai Chi & The Central Nervous System How and why breath work affects the autonomic nervous system. The neuro-cardiopulmonary physiology of baroreceptors and chemoreceptor reflexes to stimulate a vagal response (parasympathetic). At the end of the episode Mez shares practical

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00:11:45

E28. Catching a Femoral Neck Fracture in a Young...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/04/21

In this episode Dr. Mike Cavaliere PT, DPT, CSCS shares with us key findings in his subjective and objective exam that made him refer one of his running athletes out for imaging. Listen in to hear why Dr. Cavaliere decided to hold off on any further PT interventions until a formal structural appraisal was done. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week mentorship program email us at

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00:20:29

E27: Rolling Patterns - Nature's Gift?

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/02/25

In this episode we discuss the therapeutic activity of rolling that we have adopted from the neurodevelopment model of motor control. Mez shares stories of how this fundamental pattern has proven itself to him in three different settings with three seemingly different populations that being acute inpatient rehab, pediatrics, and orthopedics. - Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week

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00:23:03

E26. Breath Work, Manual Therapy, and Mobility Training

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/02/16

This episode is part 2 of episode 25 where we integrate breath work and the autonomic nervous system into how we can reduce musculoskeletal tension in conjunction with manual therapy and mobility training. We relate parasympathetic activity via breath work to stretch reflex tolerance, pain neuroscience, and peripheral sensitization. - Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week mentorship program

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00:32:46

E25. Breath Work & The Autonomic Nervous System

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/02/09

In this episode Mez dives into the neuroscience behind how breath work physiologically stimulates a parasympathetic response. He shares his experience as Tai Chi practitioner while combining the neurophysiology behind using breath work as a cognitive anchor to improve stability of mind, circulation, recovery, and sleep. He dives into research from cognitive neuroscience to support a mindfulness meditation practice as well as going back to basic physiology to explain how proper breathing

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00:13:16

E24. Mobility: A Prerequisite for Balance

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2021/02/02

In this episode Mez shares a case story from his acute neuro residency that taught him a fundamental lesson about the relationship between mobility & reflex balance reactions. This case has forever changed the way he looks at balance and stabilization with his athletes and clients. - Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week mentorship program email us at NeuropedicsPT@gmail.com Check out

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01:10:30

E23. Acute Low Back Pain: Where Do I Start?

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2020/12/15

In this episode, Mez provides a cognitive framework to assist in evaluating & managing acute low back pain in relation to the clients' specific environmental triggers and mechanical sensitivities. This framework has been shown to help many clinicians gain more clarity in the subjective and objective evaluation to categorize "non-specific low back pain" into a specific functional diagnosis. This sets the stage for self-care education and providing the client with actionable steps to empower them

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00:59:38

E. 22 The Immigrant Who Didn’t Belong

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2020/12/07

In this episode, Mez goes deep into his past. He brings up his personal struggles with mental health and the challenges he faced from immigration. Mez uses both the good and bad from his past to provide the "why" behind the birth of the Neuropedics brand. - Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week mentorship program email us at NeuropedicsPT@gmail.com Check out our website at

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00:15:38

E. 21 Coach The Whole Person: A Clinical Story

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2020/12/03

In this episode Mez tells a story about a case that resonated with him while he was working under Michael Roberts PT, CSCS at Central Mass PT. This case is a great example of why it’s so important to coach the whole person, ask the right questions, and have an awesome mentor. - Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week mentorship program email us at NeuropedicsPT@gmail.com Check out our website

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00:35:17

E. 20 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation...

The Spine PT Podcast ·

2020/12/01

This is a clip from a mentoring session with Dr. Mike where Mez dives into The PNF basic principles while offering examples for clinical application in the neurological or the orthopedic setting. - Subscribe to our weekly newsletter --> HERE for free sports rehab & fitness content. If you're sports PT and you're interested in our 12 week mentorship program email us at NeuropedicsPT@gmail.com Check out our website at www.NeuropedicsPT.com If you have any questions related to the episode

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