PT Inquest

In Episode 43 we look at nonlinear vs linear pedagogy for teaching a sport skill. What does that even mean? How do we apply it? Have we been approaching return to sport completely wrong?

In this Extrasode, Erik covers The Science Series.

This is the first Extrasode! Unlike regular episodes, this is just an audio-recording of content from the blog. In this Extrasode, Erik covers the posts Does Positive Mean What You Think It Means? and Getting Rid of Something Positive.

In Episode 42 we look at classification systems for treating chronic low back pain with specific exercise. Do they matter? Are we overthinking things? What exactly are we treating?

In Episode 41 we look at a comparing a rectangular-shaped tunnel with a traditional transtibial round-shaped tunnels for ACL reconstruction. Does a rectangular tunnel require less graft tension? While this restore more natural kinematics after ACL reconstruction? Is this combining the best of both worlds? Will JW make a bad joke somewhere?

In Episode 40 we look at a comparing the transtibial (TT) and the anteriomedial portal (AMP) techniques for ACL reconstruction and their effect on femoral tunnel orientation and subsequent postoperative knee joint kinematics. Does technique matter? Are the differences clinically relevant?

In Episode 39 we look at a systematic review that explores the idea of Hip-Spine Syndrome. What is that? Is lumbar spine disease a contra-indication for hip surgery? Or maybe it is an indication?

In Episode 38 we look at a systematic review that tries to define "normal" mechanics for preventing ACL tears. Does that exist? How slippery is this idea of "normal"?

In Episode 37 we look at hip strength as a predictor of patellofemoral pain (PFP). Can we say that hip weakness causes PFP? What do we really know about this enigmatic condition?

In Episode 36 we look at changes in range of motion after IASTM. Is it really doing anything to the tissue itself? What evidence is there really behind these tool assisted treatments?