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The PMRExam Podcast

The PMRExam Podcast

David Rosenblum, MD 100 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

PMR Board Review instructor David Rosenblum, MD brings his unique insight into this podcast where he discusses issues relevant to physiatrists and pain physicians. Dr. Rosenblum is the author of PMRExam.com. For more information go to PMRExam.com for board review and CME credits.

Episodes

From Chronic Pain to Zero: Nora Rodden on the Biopsychosocial Model and the Nervana App
From Chronic Pain to Zero: Nora Rodden on the Biopsychosocial Model and the Nervana App Oct 9, 2026 18:30 Dr. David Rosenblum sits down with Nora Rabah Rodden, founder and CEO of Nervana, a digital health app for people living with chronic pain and other persistent symptoms. During her senior year at Cornell, Nora was hit by a car, which led to five years of mid and low back pain. She tried radiofrequency ablation, PRP, steroid injections, chiropractic care, physical therapy and acupuncture, and none
PM&R Board Prep: Need to Know Pain Keywords!
PM&R Board Prep: Need to Know Pain Keywords! Sep 25, 2026 15:20 It's the day before the pain boards, so Dr. David Rosenblum skipped the Zoom and recorded a rapid-fire, last-minute review of the high-yield keywords and "board traps" most likely to show up on the ABA Pain Medicine exam. Listen on your commute or at the gym. High-yield topics covered Neonatal pain: A-delta and C fibers and ascending pathways work before birth, but descending inhibition is immatu
Artificial Intelligence,  PM&R and Pain Medicine
Artificial Intelligence, PM&R and Pain Medicine Sep 14, 2026 23:20 Artificial intelligence is moving fast from buzzword to clinical tool — and pain medicine is no exception. In this episode, Dr. David Rosenblum breaks down how AI is already touching the field, drawing on "Artificial Intelligence and Pain Medicine: An Introduction" by Hagedorn, George, Aiyer, Schmidt, Halamka, and D'Souza (Journal of Pain Research, 2024;17:509–518). Topics covered: Why AI is expe
Low Dose Ketamine for Pain
Low Dose Ketamine for Pain Aug 5, 2026 12:20 Ketamine clinics have exploded worldwide, offering low-dose intravenous infusions for chronic pain patients who've run out of options. But is this practice actually backed by evidence, or has off-label use outpaced the science? In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum reviews the current literature on subanaesthetic-dose ketamine infusions (SDKIs) for chronic pain, drawing on t
NAD+ Supplementation for Pain, Health and Wellness
NAD+ Supplementation for Pain, Health and Wellness Jun 24, 2026 14:13     PainExam Podcast Show Notes NAD+ Supplementation in Pain and Inflammation: Hype, Hope, or Emerging Science? Hosted by: PainExam Podcast Presented by: NRAP Academy (Neuromodulation, Regional Anesthesia & Pain) Host: David Rosenblum, MD Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, we explore the growing interest in NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
Vertebrplasty, Kyphoplasty and Occipital Neuralgia for the PM&R Boards
Vertebrplasty, Kyphoplasty and Occipital Neuralgia for the PM&R Boards May 29, 2026 14:08 PainExam Podcast Show Notes Compression Fractures, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty & Occipital Neuralgia for the ABA Pain Medicine Boards In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum reviews two frequently tested topics on the ABA Pain Medicine Board Examination: Occipital Neuralgia and Vertebral Compression Fractures, including the indications, techniques, complications, and evidence
CRPS and Pain Pumps for the PM&R Boards!
CRPS and Pain Pumps for the PM&R Boards! May 12, 2026 12:06 🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes CRPS & Intrathecal Pain Pumps — High-Yield ABA Pain Board Review 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum reviews two essential ABA Pain Medicine Board topics: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems (Pain Pumps) This episode focuses on: High-yield board pearls Clinical decision-making Interv
Contrast Agents and Corticosteroid Selection for Pain Management Injections
Contrast Agents and Corticosteroid Selection for Pain Management Injections Apr 29, 2026 16:43 🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Corticosteroids & Contrast Agents in Pain Management + Evidence-Based Steroid Selection 🔥 Episode Overview In this high-yield episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum breaks down a must-know board topic: 👉 Injectable corticosteroids vs contrast agents in interventional pain procedures This episode goes beyond basics and dives into: Particulate vs non-par
Facet Mediated Pain for the PM&R Boards
Facet Mediated Pain for the PM&R Boards Apr 16, 2026 08:53 🎙️ AnesthesiaExam Podcast & Video Show Notes Spine Pain, Facet Syndromes, and Interventional Concepts for the Anesthesia Boards 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the AnesthesiaExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield, board-focused review of spine pain concepts every anesthesiologist must know: Lumbar, cervical, and thoracic facet-mediated pain Key anatomy and spinal innervation
SI Joint Dysfunction and Phantom Limb Pain for the Physiatry Boards
SI Joint Dysfunction and Phantom Limb Pain for the Physiatry Boards Mar 25, 2026 08:59 🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes Phantom Limb Pain & Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction — High-Yield Pain Board Review 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum delivers a high-yield review of two must-know topics for the ABA Pain Medicine Board Certification exam: Phantom Limb Pain — mechanisms, risk factors, and advanced treatment strategies Sacroiliac (SI) Joint D
Red Light Therapy- Evidence and Indications
Red Light Therapy- Evidence and Indications Mar 4, 2026 11:06 PainExam Podcast Show Notes Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) for Pain Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications Host: Dr. David Rosenblum Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is an emerging non-invasive treatment modality increasingly used in pain medicine, rehabilitation, and regenerative medicine practices. In this episode of th
Regenerative Pain Medicine and your Practice- ASIPP Talk 2026
Regenerative Pain Medicine and your Practice- ASIPP Talk 2026 Feb 12, 2026 17:03 Dr. Rosenblum from NRAP Academy presented a webinar on the integration of regenerative medicine into pain practices, highlighting its benefits and applications. He discussed the evolution of treating pain, emphasizing the shift from neural blockade to addressing tissue health. Dave explained the use of PRP and BMAC in treating conditions like knee pain, and shared patient success stories. He addre

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