PT Inquest

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. Sci Adv. 2023;9(48):eadi9134. doi:10.1126/sciadv.adi9134 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'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

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 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 Physio Network - https://physio.network/pt-research-reviews Learn more about/Buy Erik'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 Sam Roux - Spanish Jungle

PT Inquest is joined by Jill Monson, a physical therapist specializing in multiligament knee injuries. They discuss managing expectations, rehab protocols, and the role of passive knee extension. The challenges of diagnosing and treating these injuries, as well as their growing concern in athletes, are also explored.

The podcast delves into the ethics of direct-to-consumer medical marketing and discusses the positive aspects and potential dangers of unvetted information. They also explore the rise and fall of Osympic medication and draw parallels to over-medicalization in physical therapy. The speakers debate the use of alternative treatments vs surgery and emphasize the importance of effective information delivery in healthcare.

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 Sports Phys Ther. 2023;53(11):703-711. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11835 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 Physio Network - https://physio.network/pt-research-reviews Learn more about/Buy Erik'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 Sam Roux - Spanish Jungle

The podcast delves into a study on recreational running injury risk factors, discussing the frustrations in the field. They explore knee valgus at toe off, thorax drop, and foot pronation as potential risk factors. The speakers highlight the importance of tracking injuries in recreational runners and the need for accessible research publications.

The hosts engage in a playful conversation about pies and play a trivia game to guess the most popular pies. They discuss the importance of mindfulness and reflection in physical therapy and explore the concept of mindfulness in clinical practice. The chapter also discusses the significance of assessing breathing in patients and creating customized treatment environments for different types of patients. They delve into the topic of recognizing social cues in patient care and highlight the significance of adapting communication approaches to different personalities. The speakers also discuss the importance of considering multiple factors and rational explanations for outcomes, using the example of Aaron Rodgers' success.

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 Ther Sport. 2023;63:104-111. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.07.008 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 Physio Network - https://physio.network/pt-research-reviews Learn more about/Buy Erik'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 Sam Roux - Spanish Jungle

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 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 Physio Network–https://www.physio-network.com/ Learn more about/Buy Erik'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: Mining by Moonlight Sam Roux: Spanish Jungle

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. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.12090 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 Physio Network–https://www.physio-network.com/ Learn more about/Buy Erik'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: Mining by Moonlight Sam Roux: Spanish Jungle