““Since 2010, our clinics have hosted over 98 educational events. This is a critical part of who we are as a team, we are lifetime learners, curious practitioners, and enjoy reaching out in our community.””
ACL Repair: Anterolateral Ligament
Dr. Chrstopher Wahl, MD
It was great to have one of our favorite Knee and ACL surgeons OPAs Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD onto our webinar. Dr. Wahl has an amazing background as an athlete, San Diego Chargers Team physician, University of Washington Team Doctor and lecturer.
Covered in the ACL Webinar
What is the history of the ACL repair?
What is the preferred repair technique?
Hamstring vs Bone to Bone
What does the research say?
Does Your ACL choice really matter?
BTB reconstructions study reviewed
HS graft study graft studied
What is ACL exposure?
ACL exposure does matter and play into our discussion with clients and what they want to return to.
What is a Quad-tendon graft of choice
What is the Quad-Tendon graft back into favor again?
What does the research say about quad-tendon grafts?
What do physicians consider a failed ACL?
A re-tear is a failure
Why do some patients function well without ACL?
How can we decrease the ACL re-injury rate in younger and more active patients?
Hoe does your rehabilitation and PT include Neuromuscular training
What are the anatomical Differences in Men and Women in ACL graft Consideration\
Results: all females tibial plateaus were smaller creating increased risk
Males 50/50 whether they have small or larger tibial plateau
What are the treatment factors we can control
Know your client and the suitable surgical techniques
“If you have a $600 a month Tesla payment don’t stop your rehab because you are now out of pocket. What is more important for you for the rest of your life? ”
Anterolateral Ligament
What is the Anterolateral Ligament Repair?
Segond Fractures (small fleck off the lateral tibial plateau)
What was attached was the Anterolateral Ligament of the knee?
How much rotation does the ALL limit rotation of the knee?
“Maybe to the people with ATLL that rotational instability created a problem”
Lateral Extra Articular Tenodesis (LET)
Trying to stop the rotation with the lateral band
What happens when there is no ACL repair just the lateral stabilizing surgery
How did Slocum and Larson report on rotational stability of the knee
What is the Gross instability after ACL procedure
The research tells a story about ITB tunnel vs no tunnel
2021 Lectures
Dr. Jonathan Hall
It was great to have one of our favorite foot and ankle surgeons ProOrtho’s Dr. Jonathan Hall, MD onto our webinar. Dr. Hall has a unique background as a former high school standout football player at Garfield High School and later as a football player a Yale University. He took a small detour in technology prior to heading back to campus as UW Medical School.
Dr. Troy Henning
We were excited to have Dr. Troy Henning in for our 11th Webinar in the past 12 months. Dr. Henning’s webinar brings a high level of expertise and experience in treating sports injuries but especially working with hikers, climbers, and runners experiencing chronic and nagging tendinopathies.
Dr. Dayne Mickelson
Lake Washington Physical Therapy was excited to have Dr. Dayne Mickelson, MD from Proliance Surgeons join our founder Ben Wobker to discuss all the injuries that he commonly sees during basketball season. Dr. Mickelson brings a wealth of knowledge not only as a accomplished sports medicine physician & surgeon but also as a former college division one basketball player who played in the NCAA tournament with Lehigh University and as a physician covering Duke.
Dr. Samuel Koo
LWPT was excited to have 2 guest hosts for our March 2nd free Total Shoulder Webinar. Dr. Samuel Koo from ProOrtho joined shoulder expert and PT, Shawn Brenneman to discuss the process of deciding on a total shoulder replacement. If you do make that choice then which options are best for your particular situation.
Dr. Yung Lee
We were excited to welcome Dr. Yung Lee, from Evergreen Sport & Spine. Dr. Lee’s webinar helped explain different treatment techniques and options for long-term back pain.
Dr. Lauren Vernese
We were excited to welcome Swedish Sport & Spine’s Dr. Lauren Vernese, DO for a webinar on Sacroiliac Pain. Dr. Vernese and LWPT’s Kerri Smith do a deep dive into the anatomy of the SI Joint, Mechanics, Treatment Options, and Outcomes. She also does a case study presentation.
Dr. Adam Rinde
We are excited to welcome longtime friend of LWPT Dr. Adams Rinde, ND, CSCS to talk about what exactly the Mircobiome is and how does it effect our health, performance, and rehabilitation.
2020 Lectures
Nutrition & Life Style Wellness Experiment
Angela Klein & KB Afshar
We were excited to bring you two of our favorite local experts on Wellness. Angela Klein and KB Afshar sit down with our audience to talk about the best ways to tackle your diet, organization, and life to boost immunity and stay healthy this winter. More about WE : (click here)
Dr. Geoff Lecovin
It was great having longtime colleague of LWPT Dr. Geoff Lecovin, ND, L.Ac, DC, CSCS talk about the role that nutrition plays in sports injuries and the rehabilitation process.
Geoff has spoken all over the world and worked with athletes from all backgrounds. He was generous to sit down with us during our Lunch & Learn series in December.
Dr. Jamie Antoine
Please join us for our webinar by ProOrtho's Dr. Jamie Antoine, MD as he guides attendees through the latest break throughs and advances in taking care of the weightlifting and CrossFit athletes. Dr. Antoine will outline anatomy, conservative options, and innovative repair techniques.
Dr. Samuel Koo
Please join us for our webinar by ProOrtho's Dr. Samuel Koo, MD as he guides attendees through the latest break throughs and advances in rotator cuff care. He will outline anatomy, conservative options, and innovative repair techniques.
Dr. Jamie Antione
We are excited to welcome ProOrtho's Dr. Jaimie Antione, MD. He presented the latest in care for the runner experiencing a chronic Tendinopathy. Dr. Antione will did a deep dive into minimally invasive treatment options for runner’s knee and chronic achilles tendon pain. There will also be time for questions.
Katie Hutchins, PT
Regenerative Medicine
Our fantastic 3rd year UW doctorate student (at the time now staff PT) Katie Hutchins takes our staff and audience through the new and emerging world of regenerative medicine.
Nicole Ver Kuilen
Documentary
Nicole Ver Kuilen gave us a sneak peak of her documentary and her advocacy work in Olympia and Capitol hill. She give us a break down of Forest Stump and more.
2019 Lectures
Dr. Samuel Koo, MD
Dr. Koo returns to LWPT for his 4th lecture in the past 10 years. The lecture consisted of the latest innovations in shoulder surgery and conservative care.
More on Dr. Koo:
https://drsamuelkoo.com
Tommy Hackenbruck
CrossFit Champion
Tommy Hackenbruck was gracious enough to come to our Kenmore location and talk with PTs and local CrossFit coaches about his path and philosophy in workouts and prepping for big completion.
Steven Angles, JD &
Jacob Dent, JD
Two of Seattles top attorneys take our team and the public through the do’s and don’ts of the legal world when recovering from an injury. More on Steven and Jacob.
Gavin Woody
Ultra Marathoner
Gavin Woody takes us through his toughest races he has had over the years from Iditarod Trail Invitational, The Barkley Marathons, Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, Badwater 135, and more….
Dr. Gary Chimes
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Dr. Gary Chimes of Lake Washington Sport and Spine shows us the ins and outs of diagnostic ultrasound with his team.
Terry Phillips, PT
Driveline Baseball
Terry Phillips the head PT of Driveline Baseball talks about return to play, season training, and pre-hab prevention.
Dr. Heidi Biehl, PT
Heidi Biehl talks about the phases, success, and possible setbacks as you return to soccer after ACL repair or knee injury.
Dr. Steven Anderson
Dr. Anderson specializes in sports medicine with a special interest in problems unique to the pediatric athlete. He is a physician with Orthopedic Physician Associates at the Laurelhurst location. His education includes Stanford University-Pre-Medical, University of Washington Medical School, Chief Resident at Children's Orthopedic Hospitial/ UW and Fellowship at Sports, Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates in Portola Valley, CA.
More on Dr. Anderson: https://www.opaortho.com/anderson
2018 Lectures
Dr. Bim Makinde, MD
Thanks to Dr. Abimbolu S. Makinde M.D. for the great lecture last week. in cased you missed it we have it archived on our lecture page.
LWPT lectures: https://www.lakewashingtonpt.com/lectures/
More on Dr. Makinde:
https://www.maksportsmd.com
Ashton Griffen, CN
Transforming your relationship with food was a great lecture by Certified Nutritionist Ashton Griffen and took place at our Houghton location.
Dr. Eric Foch
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Dr. Adrielle Fry, MD
Concussion Lecture
Alexis Christensen
Weekday Warrior
Dr. Philip Shaw, DPM, Runner, & Coach
Distance Running
2017 Lectures
Dr. Addison Stone
Lower Back Pain
Dr. Stone gave a great lecture on lower back pain and the best non-surgical and surgical methods for back care and lumbar pain.
Dr. Geoff Lecovin
Nutrition Lecture
Dr. Jonathan Hall, MD
Ankle Lecture
Dr. Gary Chimes &
Dr. Garret Hyman
Health Optimization
Dr. Camille Clinton, MD
Patella Lecture
Dr. Vickie Otto, PT
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Dr. Camille Clinton
Patella:
Lunch & Learn
2016 Lectures
Holly Tanner, PT, LMP
Postpartum Rehab
Doug Walsh, Author
Two Far Gone Lecture
2015 Lectures
Dr. Camille Clinton, MD
ACL Lecture
Dr. Robin Fuchs
Total Knee Replacement
Dr. Robin Fuchs joined us for a lecture on the latest updates and breakthroughs in total joint replacement. For more on Dr. Fuchs (click here)
2014 Lectures
Dr. Bruce Rolfe
Makoplasty Lecture
Great lecture on the lasest in Makoplasty for more bout Dr. Rolfe (click here)
Dr. Gary Chimes
Tendon Injuries
Dr. Chimes lectured on the effects of chronic tendonitis, tendinosis, & repetitive stress. He also touched on PRP, Diagnostic Ultrasound, and quality time with your physician. More on Dr. Chimes (click here)
Dr. Christopher Boone
Disorders of the Hip
Dr. Boone had a great lecture on the difficulties of FAI and hip dysplasia. For more on Dr. Boone (Click here)
2013 Lectures
OrthoEd Symposium
The Overhead Athlete
This event was hosted by Jessica Pare', Ben Wobker, Mitch Owens, Maureen Madden, and Joe Nance. With Special guests Kyle Boddy from DriveLine Baseball, Dr. Vincent Santoro, and Christopher Johnson. You can visit OrthoEd's FB Page (click here)
Dr. Jonah Hulst
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Dr. Hulst lecture on total hip replacements. For more on Dr. Hulst (click here)
Dr. Jason Landry, LAc
Acupuncture for Athletes
Dr. Landry lectured on the team approach and the most effective way to integrate acupuncture into the clinical team. For more on Dr. Landry (click here)
2012 Lectures
Dr. Maurer
Barefoot Running
More on Dr. Maurer (click here)
Dr. Michael Battaglia
ACL Grafts
MOre on Dr. Battaglia (click Here)
Dr. Robin Fuchs
Total Knee Replacement
More on Dr. Fuchs (click here)
Dr. Ghislaine Robert
World Cup Soccer
More on Dr. Robert (click here)
Dr. Bob Adams
The London Olympics
More on Dr. Adams (Click here)
Dr. Samuel Koo
Rotator Cuff Repairs
More on Dr. Koo (Click here)
2011 Lectures
Dr. Bob Adams
Olympic Athlete
More on Dr. Adams (Click here)
Dr. Peter Vincent
Management of Tibial Stress Synrome
More on Dr. Peter Vincent (click here)
Dr. Vincent Santoro
Rotator Cuff Tears
More on Dr. Santoro (Click here)
Dr. Chris Peterson
ACL Repairs
More on Dr. Chris Peterson (Click here)
Dr. Samuel Koo
Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation
More on Dr. Koo (Click here)
Dr. Maurer
Barefoot Running Update
More on Dr. Maurer (click here)