Medication Side Effects in Physical and Occupational Therapy: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
Are you treating the musculoskeletal system without looking at your patient's medication list? In this episode of the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Neema, founder of ION Pharmacy, to discuss the critical intersection of pharmacology and physical rehabilitation. As physical therapists, our training in pharmaceuticals is often minimal, yet the medications our patients take directly impact their movement, recovery, pain levels, and overall clinical outcomes. We break down the clinical implications of today’s most widely prescribed drugs, including GLP-1 weight loss medications, gabapentin for neuropathic pain, cholesterol-lowering statins, and fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Learn how to identify medication-induced muscle weakness, balance deficits, and tendon risks so you can safely adapt your plan of care.
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[00:00:32] What is an Integrative & Compounding Pharmacy?
[00:03:34] GLP-1s & Weight Loss Meds: Preserving Muscle Mass vs. Sarcopenia Risk
[00:09:36] Do GLP-1 Side Effects Impact Patient Balance and Fall Risk?
[00:14:24] Gabapentin for Nerve Pain: Cognitive Slowing & Drowsiness in Rehab
[00:16:41] Transdermal Compounded Gabapentin Creams for Localized Pain Relief
[00:21:47] Statins & Muscle Pain: How to Tell the Difference Between Exercise Soreness vs. Myopathy
[00:27:31] Lab Values to Watch: Creatine Kinase (CK) Levels and Statin Side Effects
[00:29:43] Tylenol vs. Ibuprofen: Different Mechanisms of Action for Pain and Inflammation
[00:34:49] When Should a Patient Use a Compounding Pharmacy?
[00:37:56] Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics & Cipro: The Reality of Medication-Induced Tendon Ruptures
[00:46:43] Jetset Rehab Education Upcoming CEU Courses (Tennis Elbow, Vestibular, & Cupping)
Disclaimer: The information discussed in this video is for educational purposes only and should not replace individualized medical or professional advice.
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