PT Inquest

Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Controversies and Suggestions for Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Cook CE, Degenhardt B, Aspinall S, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2025;55(4):231-234. doi:10.2519/jospt.2025.13072 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Current and Projected Future Supply and Demand for Physical Therapists From 2022 to 2037: A New Approach Using Microsimulation Zarek P, Ruttinger C, Armstrong D, et al. Phys Ther. 2025;105(3):pzaf014. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzaf014 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

The hosts kick off with light-hearted banter about dog walking and trivia, setting a fun tone. They dive into the complexities of diagnosing subacromial pain syndrome, detailing findings from a study with 741 patients that reveal overlapping conditions. The discussion unpacks the challenges of interpreting imaging results and special tests, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnoses. Personal anecdotes peppered throughout keep the atmosphere lively while highlighting critical treatment strategies for managing shoulder pain.

Physical therapist Jarred Boyd, director of rehab for the Memphis Grizzlies, returns for a fascinating chat. He delves into a comprehensive framework for understanding athletic injuries, ranging from stress-related issues to tendinopathy. The conversation blends humor and critical analysis, exploring injury models, training loads, and the integration of advanced technologies in rehabilitation. Boyd emphasizes the need for individualized approaches and highlights the nuances of human experience in sports medicine.

On this episode we were joined by special guest Derek Miles from Barbell Medicine. Maximal number of repetitions at percentages of the one repetition maximum: a meta-regression and moderator analysis of sex, age, training status, and exercise Nuzzo JL, Pinto MD, Nosaka K, et al. Sports Med. 2024;54(2):303-321. doi:10.1007/s40279-023-01937-7 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Is nine months really the ideal recovery time for male athletes after ACL surgery? The hosts dive into a study that questions this conventional wisdom, advocating for a more tailored approach to rehabilitation. They explore the challenges of safely returning athletes to their sport, emphasizing the need for physical performance benchmarks rather than strict timelines. From discussing various graft options to the impact of surgical techniques, the conversation highlights the nuances of ACL recovery and the evolving landscape of sports medicine.

Identifying Risk Factors for Preexisting or Developing Low Back Pain in Youth, High School, and Collegiate Lacrosse Players Using 3-Dimensional Motion Analysis Wasser JG, Bruner ML, Chen C, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024;12(3):23259671241231960. doi:10.1177/23259671241231958 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Are super shoes a super placebo? A randomised crossover trial in female recreational runners Hébert-Losier K, Pfister A, Finlayson SJ, et al. Footwear Sci. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/19424280.2025.2458330 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Feasibility and acceptability of a six-month exercise and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia: A mixed methods study Jacobsen JS, Thorborg K, Sørensen D, et al. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2022;61:102615. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102615 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Nicole Surdyka. Knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA soccer players: an epidemiological study of 10 consecutive seasons Chandran A, Rao N, Boltz AJ, et al. Sci Med Footb. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/24733938.2025.2476479 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux