Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS

Director of Sports Medicine Residency at UofR. Doctor of Physical Therapy. Ithaca College Alumni 2015 & 2017. Sports Certified Specialist. Current EdD student.

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

I created this account to motivate myself to look for new evidence, listen to other clinicians opinions, have conversations with experts and to share what knowledge I have. Not to “build a brand,” but rather to educate myself and maybe educate one or two people along the way

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

First time at @APTAcsm and it will certainly not be my last! Learning so much information that I can implement and teach immediately back at the UofR. Every PT needs to experience CSM at least once in their career. #APTACSM

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

My rehabilitation department is looking to expand our educational opportunities for our staff and the local PT community. Anyone have suggestions for speakers who are willing to present virtually on Sports or Orthopedic Physical Therapy topics? #alwaysbelearning

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@scoombsdpt Interested

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Thanks to @DrMannava for sharing his insights on the management of meniscal injuries during our remote knee team meeting! Great way to start a Friday

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Some professional and personal news. This week I submitted to speak at CSM and I also got engaged to my best friend this weekend! Exciting time!

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

@tomgoom shares some good insights on the recent @BJSM_BMJ pod. Appreciate the activity line example and that is something I incorporate into my patient education skills.

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@mkgeisinger It’s going to be awesome!

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Excited to be going to the 4th Annual Baseball Sports Medicine conference in NYC. Looking forward to learning more about the rehab and management of baseball players!

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Ithurburn et al Am J Sports Med 2019. 2 years post ACLR - improved double leg vertical jump symmetry while single leg landing symmetry did not. Must include SL training & ployo symmetry as part of rehab. Must test to know deficit. #ViPerformAMI #ResearchThatWorks

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Submitted my first ever abstract! Hopefully it gets accepted to TCC! @aasptapta

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Great new article highlighting the importance of lumbopelvic control and strength in the overhead athlete. Work the whole kinetic chain! https://t.co/fXMgxkCN7r

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@Robptatcscs Thank you! The surgeon we work primarily doesn’t want to start ER stretching until 4 weeks post op. Usually sling 4-6 weeks. Little slower then what was in the article. We get these patients within 3-7 days post op but I know some surgeons don’t send for rehab until 4 weeks

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Excited to present this Friday at the UofR upper extremity symposium! Lecturing on the rehab following pec major repair. Anyone got any clinical pearls they are willing to share? Using recently published SR in sports health and the 2007 @Robptatcscs as some of my resources!

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Peep the name change ^^^ Officially passed the SCS!

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Watch a presentation today on UE return to sport testing. What tests and measures do you all use for returning an athlete back from a shoulder injury? Isokinetic testing? Based on the athletes sport? I am currently using the G. Davis and K. Wilk article as my guide for now.

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Excited to welcome my first physical therapy student on Monday! Looking forward to the experiences and challenges that come along with having a PT student.

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Many thanks to @LenMacPT and the Champion team for letting me observe their clinic yesterday! Had a great time bouncing ideas off the guys and seeing the high level of care they provide. @ChampionPTP

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

Not going to lie, watching the Formula 1 drivers perform cervical isometrics and cervical strengthening exercises on the @netflix documentary about Formula 1 got me fired up! Smart move by them #PTnerd

[Alex Karman PT, DPT, SCS @AlexKarmanDPT]

@PTPintcast I certainly hope that’s the case!

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Took the SCS exam this morning! Let the waiting game begin!