PT Inquest

By Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, & Chris Juneau

What's PT Inquest about?

PT Inquest is an online journal club. Hosted by Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, and Chris Juneau, the show looks at an article every week and discusses how it applies to current physical therapy practice.

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PT Inquest episodes:

04.16.2024
340: Verbal Cues and GRF Loading Rates During Running
Cues to land softly and quietly result in acute reductions in ground reaction force loading rates in runners Sara LK, Gaudette LW, Souza Júnior JR de, et al. Gait Posture. 2024;109:220-225. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.02.008 Due to copyright laws, unless...
04.09.2024
339: Muscle Fiber CSA and Quad Performance After ACL Injury
Muscle Fiber Cross-Sectional Area Is Associated With Quadriceps Strength and Rate of Torque Development After ACL Injury Graham MC, Thompson KL, Hawk GS, et al. J Strength Cond Res. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004743 Due to copyright...
04.02.2024
338: Free-Weight Vs. Machine-Based Strength Training
On this episode we were joined by special guest US Navy physical therapist LCDR Mark Riebel. Effect of free-weight vs. machine-based strength training on maximal strength, hypertrophy and jump performance - a systematic review and meta-analysis Haugen...
03.26.2024
337: Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training and Chronic Ankle Instability
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Dr. Scott Greenberg. Effect of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Patients With Functional Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial Wen Z, Zhu J, Wu X,...
03.19.2024
336: Data Normalization in Baseball Research
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher/physical therapist Dr. Kevin Giordano. Usage and acceptability of data normalization in baseball pitching Giordano KA, Barrack AJ, Murrah WM, et al. Sports Biomech. Published Ahead of Print....
03.12.2024
335: Common Issues in Sports Medicine Systematic Reviews
Common issues of systematic reviews in the sports and exercise medicine field Memon AR, Owen PJ, Anderson N, et al. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2024;10(1):e001784. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001784 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source...
03.05.2024
334: CrossFit Injury Risk Factors
On this Fly On the Wall / People's Choice Episode we were joined by Ansley Bucknam, SPT from Medical University of South Carolina. Risk Factors for Injury in CrossFit®—A Retrospective Analysis Szajkowski S, Dwornik M, Pasek J,...
02.27.2024
333: Foot Orthoses Vs. Sham for First MTP Osteoarthritis
Effect of foot orthoses vs sham insoles on first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis symptoms: a randomized controlled trial Paterson KL, Hinman RS, Metcalf BR, et al. Osteoarthr Cartil. 2022;30(7):956-964. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2022.01.014 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is...
02.20.2024
332: APTA CSM 2024 Live!
On this episode we discuss Megan's poster at APTA CSM 2024 in Boston, MA. Time to Retire “Two Flat Tires”? Quadriceps Strength of the Uninvolved Limb Increases throughout ACL-Rehabilitation Graham MC, Reeves K, Noehren BW, et al....
02.13.2024
331: Heterogeneity in Tendinopathy RCTs
There is a Lack of Clinical Homogeneity in Lower-Limb Tendinopathy Trials: A Scoping Review Lyng KD, Sørensen LB, Platzer OJ, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024;54(1):1-10. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11722 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is...
02.06.2024
330: Manual Therapy and Exercise for Shoulder Pain
Adding Manual Therapy to an Exercise Program Improves Long-Term Patient Outcomes Over Exercise Alone in Patients With Subacromial Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Michener LA, McClure PW, Tate AR, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Open. 2024;2(1):29-48....
01.30.2024
329: Nocebo and Therapeutic Exercise
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Zak Gabor. Are patients picking up what we are putting down? Considering nocebo effects in exercise for musculoskeletal pain Cormack B, Rossettini G. Front Psychol. 2023;14:1291770....
01.23.2024
328: The Moving Target After ACLR
Beware of the 'moving target' - uninvolved limb strength increases to exceed pre-operative values during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction in male professional and recreational athletes. Barbosa O, Kotsifaki R, Whiteley R, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. Published...
01.16.2024
327: Maximizing Muscle Hypertrophy
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Pak Androulakis-Korakakis. Optimizing Resistance Training Technique to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review. Androulakis-Korakakis P, Wolf M, Coleman M, et al. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2023;9(1):9....
01.09.2024
326: Hip Muscle Strength Testing with Portable Dynamometers
Can Clinicians Trust Objective Measures of Hip Muscle Strength From Portable Dynamometers? A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis and Evidence Gap Map of 107 Studies of Reliability and Criterion Validity Using the COSMIN Methodology Waiteman MC, Garcia MC, Briani RV,...
01.02.2024
325: Myostatin and Knee Joint Injury
On this episode we were joined by special guest Dr. Chris Fry from the University of Kentucky. GDF8 inhibition enhances musculoskeletal recovery and mitigates posttraumatic osteoarthritis following joint injury Brightwell CR, Latham CM, Keeble AR, et al....
12.26.2023
324 Lateral Ankle Sprain Return to Sport Testing
Development and validation of the ankle-go score for discriminating and predicting return-to-sport outcomes after lateral ankle sprain. Picot B, Lopes R, Rauline G, et al. Sports Health. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1177/19417381231183647 Due to copyright laws, unless...
12.19.2023
323 Multiligament Knee Injuries
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Jill Monson. Diagnosis and treatment strategies of the multiligament injured knee: a scoping review. akaram NS, Murray IR, Geeslin AG, et al. Br J Sports Med....
12.12.2023
322 Direct-To-Consumer Medical Marketing
Direct-to-consumer marketing: the ethics of snake oil sales? Foster TE. Am J Sports Med. 2023;51(5):1133-1135. doi:10.1177/03635465231163567 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the...
12.05.2023
321 Injury Screens for Ballet Dancers
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist/athletic trainer Sam Oft. Relationships between common preseason screening measures and dance-related injuries in preprofessional ballet dancers. Critchley ML, Bonfield S, Ferber R, et al. J Orthop...
11.28.2023
320 Recreational Running Injury Risk Factors
Aetiological Factors of Running-Related Injuries: A 12 Month Prospective "Running Injury Surveillance Centre" (RISC) Study. Burke A, Dillon S, O’Connor S, et al. Sports Med Open. 2023;9(1):46. doi:10.1186/s40798-023-00589-1 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open...
11.21.2023
319 Perfect Circles and Communication
Drawing a "Perfect Circle": How Clinicians Can Become Better Communicators. Peterson S, Miciak M, Kleiner M, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2023;53(10):579-584. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11917 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot...
11.14.2023
318 The One-Leg Rise Test and Quad Strength
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Aaron Borgmann. Does the one-leg rise test reflect quadriceps strength in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? West TJ, Bruder AM, Crossley KM, et al. Phys...
11.07.2023
317 Proportion Attributable to Contextual Effects in Medicine
Proportion attributable to contextual effects in general medicine: a meta-epidemiological study based on Cochrane reviews. Tsutsumi Y, Tsujimoto Y, Tajika A, et al. BMJ Evid Based Med. 2023;28(1):40-47. doi:10.1136/bmjebm-2021-111861 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is...
10.31.2023
316: Guideline Advice Plus Pain Science or Ergonomics for Low Back Pain
Adding brief pain science or ergonomics messages to guideline advice did not increase feelings of reassurance in people with acute low back pain: a randomised experiment. Ferreira GE, Zadro JR, Traeger AC, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther....
10.24.2023
315: Exercise for Reducing Change of Direction Asymmetry
The Effects of Workload Difference Between Limbs in Plyometric and Strength Exercises in Reducing Asymmetry in Change of Direction Ability During Basketball Season. Ujaković F, Šarabon N. J Strength Cond Res. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004573 Due...
10.17.2023
314: Ultrasound Imaging in PT Practice
Imaging with ultrasound in physical therapy: What is the PT's scope of practice? A competency-based educational model and training recommendations. Whittaker JL, Ellis R, Hodges PW, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(23):1447-1453. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2018-100193 Due to copyright...
10.10.2023
313 Oscillation Tools for Shoulder Instability
BodybladeTM training in athletes with traumatic anterior shoulder instability. Pulido V, Alvar B, Behm D. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 18(1):188-198. doi:10.26603/001c.65900 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the...
10.03.2023
312 Injury Incidence and Playing Surfaces
Incidence of football injuries sustained on artificial turf compared to grass and other playing surfaces: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Kuitunen I, Immonen V, Pakarinen O, et al. EClinicalMedicine. 2023;59:101956. doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101956 Due to copyright laws, unless the...
09.26.2023
311 JW and Erik Signing Off
Thank you to the listeners from Erik and JW! Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT...
09.19.2023
310 Effects of Exercise on Patella Location with PFP
The effect of three types of exercises programs on the patella location in athletes with patellofemoral pain. Seyyed Hossein H, Sara A, Hasan D, et al. Knee. 2023;41:97-105. doi:10.1016/j.knee.2022.12.014 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is...
09.12.2023
309: Personalized Treatments and Placebo
Presenting a sham treatment as personalised increases the placebo effect in a randomised controlled trial. Sandra DA, Olson JA, Langer EJ, et al. eLife. 2023;12:e84691. doi:10.7554/eLife.84691 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we...
09.05.2023
308 Description, Prediction, and Causation in Research
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Justin Losciale from the University of British Columbia. Description, Prediction, and Causation in Sport and Exercise Medicine Research: Resolving the Confusion to Improve Research Quality and...
08.29.2023
307 Injections, Exercise, Advice, and Heel Cups for Plantar Fasciopathy
Does a corticosteroid injection plus exercise or exercise alone add to the effect of patient advice and a heel cup for patients with plantar fasciopathy? A randomised clinical trial. Riel H, Vicenzino B, Olesen JL, et al. Br J...
08.22.2023
306 Muscle Strength and Graft Laxity With OKC Exercise After ACLR
Evaluation of Muscle Strength and Graft Laxity With Early Open Kinetic Chain Exercise After ACL Reconstruction: A Cohort Study. Forelli F, Barbar W, Kersante G, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2023;11(6):23259671231177590. doi:10.1177/23259671231177594 Due to copyright laws,...
08.15.2023
305 Storm Clouds and the PT Profession
Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The 3 Perils of Unconstrained Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education. Deusinger SS, Landers MR. Phys Ther. 2022;102(7):pzac046. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzac046 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally...
08.08.2023
304 Jumping With Low Energy Availability
High‐impact jumping mitigates the short‐term effects of low energy availability on bone resorption but not formation in regularly menstruating females: A randomized control trial. Hutson MJ, O’Donnell E, Brooke‐Wavell K, et al. Scand J Med Sci Sports. Published Ahead...
08.01.2023
303 Opioids for Acute Back Pain
Opioid analgesia for acute low back pain and neck pain (the OPAL trial): a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Jones CMP, Day RO, Koes BW, et al. Lancet. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00404-X Due to copyright laws, unless the...
07.25.2023
302 Long-Term Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
Five-year follow-up of patients with knee osteoarthritis not eligible for total knee replacement: results from a randomised trial. Larsen JB, Roos EM, Laursen M, et al. BMJ Open. 2022;12(11):e060169. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060169 Due to copyright laws, unless the article...
07.18.2023
301 Foot Mobility and Locomotion
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Lauren Welte from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mobility of the human foot’s medial arch helps enable upright bipedal locomotion. Welte L, Holowka NB, Kelly LA, et...
07.11.2023
300 The 300 Extravaganza
On this episode, we review the most popular PT Inquest episodes through the years. Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons!...
07.04.2023
299 Symptom Duration and Achilles Tendinopathy Rehab
Effect of Symptom Duration on Injury Severity and Recovery in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy. Hanlon SL, Scattone Silva R, Honick BJ, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2023;11(5):23259671231164956. doi:10.1177/23259671231164956 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is...
06.27.2023
298 Spinal Loading During Activities
The mechanical loading of the spine in physical activities. Schäfer R, Trompeter K, Fett D, et al. Eur Spine J. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1007/s00586-023-07733-1 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot...
06.20.2023
297 Side-Step Cutting After ACLR
On this episode we were joined by special guest Dr. Megan Graham from the University of Kentucky. Lower Patellofemoral Joint Contact Force During Side-Step Cutting After Return-to-Sports Clearance Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. San Jose AJ, Maniar...
06.13.2023
296 Pain Catastrophizing and Exercise for Shoulder Pain
Level of pain catastrophising determines if patients with long-standing subacromial impingement benefit from more resistance exercise: predefined secondary analyses from a pragmatic randomised controlled trial (the SExSI Trial). Clausen MB, Rathleff MS, Graven-Nielsen T, et al. Br J Sports...
06.06.2023
295 Gluteal Muscle Forces During Rehabilitation Exercises
On this episode we were joined by special guest Dr. Megan Graham from the University of Kentucky. Gluteal Muscle Forces during Hip-Focused Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Exercises. Collings TJ, Bourne MN, Barrett RS, et al. Med Sci...
05.30.2023
294 Physician Vs Artificial Intelligence Responses
Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum. Ayers JW, Poliak A, Dredze M, et al. JAMA Intern Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.1838 Due to copyright...
05.23.2023
293 Residency Research Requirements
Editorial: Should Orthopaedic Residents Be Required to Do Research, or Would Critical Reading Programs Be a Better Use of Their Time? Leopold SS Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2022;480(6):1025-1027. doi:10.1097/CORR.0000000000002230 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is...
05.16.2023
292 Hip Abductor Strength and Throwing Injuries
Hip Abductor Strength Asymmetry: Relationship to Upper Extremity Injury in Professional Baseball Players. Plummer HA, Cai Z, Dove H, et al. J Physiother. 2023;15(2):295-302. doi:10.1177/19417381221078830 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot...
05.09.2023
291 Diagnostic Tests for Low Back Pain
Low back pain of disc, sacroiliac joint, or facet joint origin: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review. Han CS, Hancock MJ, Sharma S, et al. eClinicalMedicine. 2023;59:101960. doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.101960 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source...

What's PT Inquest about?

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PT Inquest episodes:

340: Verbal Cues and GRF Loading Rates During Running

339: Muscle Fiber CSA and Quad Performance After ACL Injury

338: Free-Weight Vs. Machine-Based Strength Training

337: Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training and Chronic Ankle Instability

336: Data Normalization in Baseball Research

335: Common Issues in Sports Medicine Systematic Reviews

334: CrossFit Injury Risk Factors

333: Foot Orthoses Vs. Sham for First MTP Osteoarthritis

332: APTA CSM 2024 Live!

331: Heterogeneity in Tendinopathy RCTs

330: Manual Therapy and Exercise for Shoulder Pain

329: Nocebo and Therapeutic Exercise

328: The Moving Target After ACLR

327: Maximizing Muscle Hypertrophy

326: Hip Muscle Strength Testing with Portable Dynamometers

325: Myostatin and Knee Joint Injury

324 Lateral Ankle Sprain Return to Sport Testing

323 Multiligament Knee Injuries

322 Direct-To-Consumer Medical Marketing

321 Injury Screens for Ballet Dancers

320 Recreational Running Injury Risk Factors

319 Perfect Circles and Communication

318 The One-Leg Rise Test and Quad Strength

317 Proportion Attributable to Contextual Effects in Medicine

316: Guideline Advice Plus Pain Science or Ergonomics for Low Back Pain

315: Exercise for Reducing Change of Direction Asymmetry

314: Ultrasound Imaging in PT Practice

313 Oscillation Tools for Shoulder Instability

312 Injury Incidence and Playing Surfaces

311 JW and Erik Signing Off

310 Effects of Exercise on Patella Location with PFP

309: Personalized Treatments and Placebo

308 Description, Prediction, and Causation in Research

307 Injections, Exercise, Advice, and Heel Cups for Plantar Fasciopathy

306 Muscle Strength and Graft Laxity With OKC Exercise After ACLR

305 Storm Clouds and the PT Profession

304 Jumping With Low Energy Availability

303 Opioids for Acute Back Pain

302 Long-Term Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes

301 Foot Mobility and Locomotion

300 The 300 Extravaganza

299 Symptom Duration and Achilles Tendinopathy Rehab

298 Spinal Loading During Activities

297 Side-Step Cutting After ACLR

296 Pain Catastrophizing and Exercise for Shoulder Pain

295 Gluteal Muscle Forces During Rehabilitation Exercises

294 Physician Vs Artificial Intelligence Responses

293 Residency Research Requirements

292 Hip Abductor Strength and Throwing Injuries

291 Diagnostic Tests for Low Back Pain

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