Lindsey Hughey

Dr. Lindsey Hughey, Extremity Division Leader at PT on ICE, discusses approaches to promote system-wide healing. Education plays a key role by informing patients about their condition and recovery journey. Mindfulness techniques can reduce stress and aid in healing. Exercise, including walking programs, is crucial for recovery. The podcast explores rebuilding capacity and functional patterns after surgery or injury, the importance of training functional patterns, and exercises for post-op extremity care.

Dr. Lindsey Hughey, a prominent leader in extremity management and educator at ICE Physio, reveals her disdain for the thumbs up emoji, calling it lazy. She discusses her innovative PEACE and LOVE framework, which challenges traditional methods like RICE for treating acute injuries. Lindsey emphasizes the detrimental effects of ice and NSAIDs on healing, advocating for active recovery instead. With practical steps for clinicians, she illustrates how optimism and education can transform patient outcomes, promoting a proactive approach to injury management.

Lindsey Hughey, the Extremity Division leader at the Institute of Clinical Excellence, specializes in treating carpal tunnel syndrome. She dives into what CTS entails—its symptoms and who it affects. The discussion covers a range of treatment options, backed by current research, highlighting the importance of a 'PT first' approach. Lindsey emphasizes the variability in treatment outcomes and shares insights into how physical therapy can minimize risks and improve patient care effectively.

Dr. Lindsey Hughey, an Extremity Management division leader specializing in myofascial decompression, delves into innovative techniques for treating patellar tendinopathy. She explains how to identify symptoms and demonstrates effective cupping techniques live. Lindsey emphasizes the importance of reassessing tenderness and strength after treatment. Tune in for insights on improving patient outcomes and the broader applications of myofascial decompression in physical therapy!

Dr. Lindsey Hughey, the leader of the Extremity Division, shares insights into the role of tendons and innovative treatments for tendinopathy. She discusses traditional rehabilitation methods and critiques a new procedure called TENEX, revealing it does not score a 10 for patient care. Lindsey emphasizes the importance of holistic, conservative management alongside modern techniques for effective treatment. Gain valuable knowledge about tendon health and the latest advancements in physical therapy!