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GLP-1 Drugs and Musculoskeletal Health for PTs

GLP-1 Medications and Musculoskeletal Health: What Physical Therapists Need to Know

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GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are now among the most prescribed medications in the country. As more patients arrive in PT clinics on these drugs, clinicians need a working understanding of how they affect the musculoskeletal system. What Are GLP-1 Medications? GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists were originally developed […]

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Why the Empty Can Test Is Often Misread

The Empty Can test is one of the first shoulder special tests you learn. The technique is straightforward: arm at 90° in the scapular plane, thumb down, resist downward pressure. Pain or weakness equals positive. Simple enough. But that interpretation is where most clinicians, students and experienced alike, leave something important on the table. Two