The Break

May 10 2019 7 ep. 13 mins 5.2k
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The Break, hosted by Seattle Family Physician Ben Davis and Sports Medicine trained Family Physician Jeremy Johnson, take a clinical look at professional athlete injuries from a sports medicine perspective.

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Episode 7: Demarcus Cousins & Quadriceps Tears

May 10 2019 14 mins  
The crew takes a look at Quadriceps Tears.

Episode 6: Everyone & Achilles Tendon Rupture

Feb 14 2018 12 mins  
The crew takes a look at achilles tendon ruptures. Physical exam paper referenced: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3812842/ Richard Sherman's Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nU3pygi2Y Demarcus Cousins' Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZRrNCA0oMk Kobe Bryant's Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTKfC7Pjicw

Episode 5: Markelle Fultz (again) & Scapular Dyskinesis

Jan 07 2018 11 mins  
We go back to our favorite injured athlete, Markelle Fultz, and look further into the mystery of his new awkward shooting technique. CBS Timeline of Fultz' Injury and Shooting Form: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/markelle-fultz-shoulder-injury-became-the-ugliest-most-confusing-debacle-in-the-nba/ Brief AAFP Review: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0401/p537.html Scapular Exam:

Episode 4: IT & FAI

Sep 07 2017 17 mins  
In this episode of The Break, we discuss FAI and labral tears as we evaluate Isaiah Thomas' chances at a successful recovery with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Episode 3: Markelle Fultz & High Ankle Sprains

Jul 18 2017 11 mins  
In this episode, we look further into Markelle Fultz and what was an initially feared high ankle sprain. Video of Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmQG04kb5Yg Photo of Ankle Ligaments: http://www.physicalhealthcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ankle-sprains_physiotherapy.png Systematic Review (2013) on high ankle sprain physical exam maneuvers (including Likelihood R

Episode 2: Dustin Fowler & Patellar Tendon Rupture

Jul 12 2017 14 mins  
In our second episode we discuss Dustin Fowler's patellar tendon rupture and learn more about management. Hinged Knee Brace Example: http://www.physioroom.com/images/products/full/39350_image.jpg Greyscale Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/greyscale/id1147413625?mt=2

Episode 1: KD & MCL Sprains

May 04 2017 14 mins  
In this episode, we evaluate Kevin Durant's MCL Sprain and his subsequent calf strain.