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When Your Clinical Exam Comes Up Empty
Description
Have you ever finished an exam on a client and had no way to recreate their symptoms?
In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I walk you through a real clinical case that challenged the traditional biomechanical lens. On paper, this athlete had a clear diagnosis and had already done all the “right” things (mobility work, strengthening, injections) yet the issue kept coming back. I walk you through my full assessment process, from orthopedic test, the LTAP®, and general listening, and why the body ultimately led me somewhere completely unexpected.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
- Why a “normal” biomechanical exam doesn’t always mean nothing is wrong
- How to think beyond local tissue when symptoms don’t match the presentation
- What central nervous system protection patterns can look like clinically
- How sequencing your treatment changes outcomes
If you had this client and didn’t have other assessments such as the LTAP®, I’d love for you to send me a message letting me know what you would have done!
Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Join the Online Spring LTAP® Level 1 2026 cohort
Ep. 149: Rethinking the Popliteus in Knee Rehab
Ep. 150: A Clinical Case Study in Sacral Pain & Index of Suspicion
Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses
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