Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS

Doctor of Physical Therapy • Live Athletics

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

Used to feel overwhelmed with shoulder evaluations going into 3rd year and seeing one on my schedule would make me anxious. Had two on my schedule today and both left feeling better and optimistic towards PT. Now I hope for shoulder evals when I look at my schedule 💪🏾

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

15 yo freshman pitcher presents with anterior shoulder discomfort from overuse in his first season pitching. Starting with neuro re-Ed for scapular stability and postural re-ed and manual to address rounded shoulders

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

Pt with B knee OA constant pain, worse with initial steps in the morning. He continues to present with quad and ITB tightness further limiting his patellar mobility. McConnell taped B patella medially to assist with patellar tracking. Pt reported dec in next day morning pain

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

47 yo M with constant HA, dizziness, c/s pain with referral to B upper scaps post assault in August. Gentle c/s mobs, PROM, STM, chin tucks ⬆️ sx. Current POC: postural re-ed, T/S mobs, STM: muscles of mastication, & ultrasound B UT/Levator and paraspinals.

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

38 yo male w SLAP tear in R shoulder, guarding, and highly irritably with PROM and isometrics. Used manual iso techniques from class to ⬇️ anterior humeral head translation and to retrain proprioceptive awareness. Pt was able to tolerate co-contraction into flex w ⬇️ pain

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

60 yo M w/ 3 FT rotator cuff tears presents with improvements in AROM this week. Pt was able to achieve full flex, abd, scap AROM in standing when last week he was unable to complete supine flex AAROM due to pain. Will progress with rotator cuff strengthening + CKC ex as pt tol

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

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[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

17 yo track runner with reoccurring hamstring strains, most likely due to poor glute activation and hamstring overuse. IE last Friday and he asked today if he could sprint in practice today. Any advice on pt ed for eager young athlete?

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

61 yo female present with possible CTS. Treated initially 2 weeks ago following previous Plan of Care with STM to flexors and manual stretches. Interested in what a specific sensory evaluation will reveal and if pt ed on splinting and tendon glides with have a positive impact

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

67 y/o female presenting with ⬇️ L shld AROM all directions and UT/Levator tightness due to compensation. Notes neck pain w L Rot and LSB. Ips down glides/Cont Up glides result in no improvement. MWM c/s snag into L Rot ⬇️ pt’s sx. Good to have diff tools to achieve same goal!

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

81 y/o male s/p R peroneal tendon repair x3, 4 mo ago, presenting with polyneuropathy in bilateral UE/LE and pain in dorsal surface of R foot. STM to address peroneal tone + nerve glides resulting in decrease in pain. Held off on exercise program. Pt Ed on nerve glide HEP

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

I had a tweet but forgot it...MCI or Dementia? #PT546week13 @manjiridahdul @juliehershberg

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

CNS Neoplasm Key Signs:
🧠 HA
🧠 Seizures
🧠 Focal Neuro Signs
🧠 Cognitive and Personality Changes

If these non-specific symptoms are present a CT/MRI can help confirm the diagnosis #PT546week12 @juliehershberg @LibbyKrauseDPT

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

@AlexisKresl @juliehershberg @LibbyKrauseDPT 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

@TaylorValenza Woahhhhhhh sick coup contrecoup animation!

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

What’s the prevalence of coup and contrecoup concussions secondary to repeated head-banging at concerts? 🤔🧐 #PT546week11 @manjiridahdul @juliehershberg

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

Should I be concerned w/ these HA sx?
🔸Systemic Sx or Secondary RF?
🔸Neurologic Signs or Sx?
🔸Onset (abrupt)?
🔸Older (> 50 yo)?
🔸Previous HA Hx?
🔸Postural, Positional?
🔸Precipitated by valsalva, exertion, etc?
🔸Papilledema? #PT546week10

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

@anna_suskin @juliehershberg @LibbyKrauseDPT @manjiridahdul I loved Pajama Sam!

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

Common misconception: Spontaneous recovery ONLY occurs in the first 3-6 months post stroke.

Continued recovery is possible in chronic stages with interventions targeting neuroplasticity 🧠 @juliehershberg #PT546week9

[Justin Anderson, PT, DPT, MS @DrJ_physio]

Risk Factors for ASD: (+) family history, certain medical conditions, prematurity/low birth weight, and prenatal factors.
⚠️Current research suggests vaccinations are NOT linked⚠️
@bsargent_usc @juliehershberg