Dr. Andy Glidewell
Orthopaedic Physical Therapist
Dr. Andy Glidewell is an orthopaedic physical therapist practicing at Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Podcasts
Bone & Sports # 108Aug 4, 2026ACL Rehab: Protocols & Best Practices
Time is money, but when it comes to ACL rehabilitation, the calendar alone does not determine readiness for return to play. On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sport, host Dr. Larry Balle is joined by returning guest Dr. Andy Glidewell to discuss modern protocols for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation. They cover the ACL’s role in knee stability, common injury mechanisms, and why moving beyond timeline-based milestones is crucial for optimal recovery. Glidewell emphasizes that while surgery reconstructs the ligament, rehabilitation is what restores true knee function.
- Bone & Sports # 105Jul 14, 2026
Exploring Whole Body MRI Screening in Athletes
Whole-body MRI is moving beyond diagnosis and into prevention, but is the technology ready and are clinicians prepared to interpret and act on what they find? On this episode of the BackTable Bone & Sport Podcast, host Dr. Larry Balle welcomes back physical therapist/athletic trainer, Dr. Andy Glidewell to dive into the controversy of whole-body MRI screening for athletes and fitness-focused patients. They discuss how imaging has evolved from simple diagnosis to clinical mapping for rehab and performance planning, drawing on experiences like the NFL Combine’s extensive MRI use, and examine both the clinical opportunities and the practical barriers to broader adoption.
- Bone & Sports # 100May 12, 2026
Return to Play Post Injury: Balancing Risk & Recovery
“The athlete’s job is to stay consistent with rehab and to be hungry to get back on the field. I think our job as a sports medicine team is to make sure that they’re safe and that they can perform.” In this episode of BackTable MSK, guest host and sports medicine physician Dr. Larry Balle joins physical therapist/athletic trainer Andy Glidewell to discuss how “return to play” is defined and why it is often misunderstood among athletes, coaches, physicians, and rehab teams.