PART 2 WITH DR. AMBER MACFARLANE, DO | SEASON 4, EPISODE 11

Part 2 with Dr. Amber MacFarlane, DO discusses Tenex and TenJet procedures for the treatment of tendinopathies and scar tissue removal.

In this episode, we cover:

• What Osteopathic manual therapy is and why Dr.MacFarlane chooses to use it in her practice.

• What Tenex and TenJet are and how they work.

• What the differences between Tenex and TenJet are.

• How ultrasound is used for imagining with Tenex and Tenjet.

• What the recovery and rehab process looks like after a Tenex or TenJet procedure.

• The success outcomes of Tenex and TenJet procedures are.

• What managing tendinopathies and tendonitis looks like in the weight room with Rob Rabena.

• Who the best candidates for these procedures are.

• What kind of person is most at risk for tendonitis and tendinopathy.

• The fast five:

• What's Dr.MacFarlane's favorite thing about being on the sideline?

• What the greatest height Dr.MacFarlane ever pole vaulted?

• What testing is Dr.MacFarlane uses on the sideline when she suspects a concussion?

• Who should not get their neck manipulated?

• What's one way we can get better at diagnosing concussions?

Amber MacFarlane, DO, a native of Southampton, Pennsylvania is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician and completed her residency and fellowship at Crozer Health. She earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after obtaining a degree in Biology from Widener University. She has been the team physician for the Philadelphia Union, Philadelphia Union 2, University of Delaware, Garnet Valley High School, Strath Haven High School, and Upper Darby High School. Dr. MacFarlane is a former Division III NCAA pole vaulter. She continues to be very active in weight lifting, running, and hiking. She lives in Bucks County, PA, with her husband.