Hi everyone,

Next Wednesday at 9am PST will be my first weekly 'office hours' session. I will host this one hour live session every Wednesday, so please feel free to stop in at any point to ask questions or just to say 'hi'. 

Here is a link to signup for our next live session on December 3rd.

https://membership.rehabscience.com/programs/live-2

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I have created a category for my YouTube videos on the app. In most cases, a more comprehensive program for the conditions I cover on YouTube already exists in the app, but I thought you might enjoy having my YouTube videos in the app for easy access. 

Here is the first one on plantar fasciitis.

https://membership.rehabscience.com/programs/plantar-fasciitis-youtube?category_id=267144

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if you have seen this yet, but there is a streak feature in the calendar that will help you stay accountable with your exercises. I am hoping that this feature will act as a sort of accountability partner, so that you don't forget to complete your exercises. As your streak increases, you will also earn badges along the way to help keep you motivated!

Hey everyone, I hope you are having a great day so far! 

When you have a moment, I would love to get any feedback you can give me about your experience with this app. Anything you are enjoying, things you don't like, conditions or other resources you would like me to add.

I will be adding new content each month, but it's always nice to get feedback, so I know I'm working on the things you would all like to see.

Thanks, Tom

Here is a great article on gluteal tendinopathy that refutes some of the common myths. I thought you might enjoy reading it as it has many practical takeaways.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468781225000013

Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope you have a great weekend!

Hi all, here is a recent study on low back pain and imaging that I thought you might find relevant to your own practices. I have included a link to the full-text study below my summary.

A recent qualitative study published in Musculoskeletal Science & Practice (Lullo G. et al., 2025) explored why patients with non‑specific chronic low back pain (cLBP) often request imaging even when it is not clinically indicated. Three primary themes emerged: (1) a strong desire to “know the cause” of their pain despite recognizing its multifactorial nature; (2) the perception that imaging is necessary when conservative treatments fail; and (3) imaging producing mixed outcomes—some feel reassured, others experience increased anxiety or misleading interpretations. The authors stress the importance of practitioner‑led patient education about the limitations of imaging and the value of movement‑based care.

Clinical Takeaways for Practitioners:

1. Avoid imaging for low back pain unless red flags are present—use history and exam to triage.

2. Explicitly discuss incidental findings with patients to prevent structural‑deficit thinking and unnecessary interventions.

3. Emphasize movement, load progression, and functional recovery to shift focus away from imaging and toward active rehabilitation.

   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246878122500164X?via%3Dihub=&utm_campaign=%5BE%5D%20Roundup%20%20%7C%20October%202025%20FREE%20%2801K8ABCC8S1R354Z18GED6T3EX%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=klaviyo&_kx=PWY1roWpjvRu82bkdyNGJeFd9lL0zBwBvPcQsLMSNxXwRh-VOqRFCNvS2j3Z9gKQ.TVa3AR