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Nick Rainey is the owner and founder of Rainey Pain and Performance in Sierra Vista, AZ. He is fellowship trained in orthopedic manual therapy and has additional training for the cervical spine and TMJ. He teaches courses for Evidence In Motion and also works with the Movement Brainery as a mentor to clinicians looking to improve their practice. We discuss our understanding and approaches to assessing low back pain - similarities and differences. Hope you find it helpful and insightful. Thanks!

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Rainey Pain and Performance

The Movement Brainery - Nick Rainey

Evidence In Motion - Nick Rainey

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The 2nd episode in the clinical practice guidelines series. I discuss what plantar fasciitis is, other diagnoses that can present similar to plantar fasciitis, and the physical therapy evidence available to guide treatment from a skilled healthcare/fitness professionals. I also provide my personal insights into the condition and how I have found best to intervene.

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Clinical Practice Guideline PDFs

- Plantar Fasciitis 2008- Plantar Fasciitis 2014- Plantar Fasciitis 2023- Chronic Foot Pain Imaging Guidelines********** DISCLAIMER **********

This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and expertise. This podcast is not intended as instruction for performance of acts or skills intended to be performed only by licensed professionals in appropriate settings. If you or someone you know is experiencing anything that may be discussed in this podcast, please seek medical direction from qualified healthcare providers near you.

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The first episode of many exploring clinical practice guidelines for Physical Therapists. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are compilations of data that are condensed into guidelines and given ratings of strength for application. It's important to know the levels of evidence available, but sometimes the guidelines are super vague and unhelpful. I want to fix that. I go over the evidence, why the rating was given and how to apply it. This is my first go at this, but I found it very insightful and the future ones will only get better.

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Clinical Practice Guideline PDFs

Achilles Tendonitis CPG - 2010

Achilles Tendonitis CPG - 2018 revision

Achilles Tendonitis CPG - 2024 revision

Outcome Measures (PDFs available by clicking "instrument details" on website)

- Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment - Achilles (VISA-A)

- Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)

- Lower Extremity Functional Score (LEFS)

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This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and expertise. This podcast is not intended as instruction for performance of acts or skills intended to be performed only by licensed professionals in appropriate settings. If you or someone you know is experiencing anything that may be discussed in this podcast, please seek medical direction from qualified healthcare providers near you.