
PT Inquest
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 28, 2025 • 46min
381: Prognosis of Ankle Sprains with Syndesmosis Injury
Does involvement of the anterior syndesmosis affect the functional outcome of acute ligamentous ankle injuries? Baltes TPA, Al-Sayrafi O, Al-Naimi MR, et al. J Sci Med Sport. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2024.11.007 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

Jan 21, 2025 • 60min
380: Hip Strength and Groin Pain
Is hip adductor or abductor strength in healthy athletes associated with future groin pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis Quintana-Cepedal M, Vicente-Rodríguez G, Crespo I, et al. Br J Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108836 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

Jan 14, 2025 • 51min
379: Exercise Participation and Perceived Time
It’s about time to exercise: development of the Exercise Participation Explained in Relation to Time (EXPERT) model Healy S, Patterson F, Biddle S, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2024;58(19):1131-1144. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108500 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

Jan 7, 2025 • 54min
378: Sudden Vs. Gradual Onset Running Injuries
Running enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of insights in this discussion! The hosts explore a paradigm shift in understanding running injuries, revealing that 64% are sudden, not gradual. They engage in light-hearted banter about New Year's resolutions and winter training for half marathons. Plus, there's a fun trivia game blending movies and running. Delving into film analysis, they praise iconic performances while emphasizing the importance of clear definitions in diagnosing running injuries. A must-listen for all runners!

Dec 31, 2024 • 49min
377: Quad Strength and Gait Adaptations After ACLR
Quadriceps Strength Does Not Associate with Gait Adaptation Ability in Individuals with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Evans-Pickett A, Franz JR, Padua DA, et al. J Athl Train. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0266.24 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

Dec 24, 2024 • 57min
376: Oblique Strength and Pitching Biomechanics
Relationship of abdominal oblique strength on biomechanics in adolescent baseball pitchers Eilen HT, Kokott W, Dziuk C, et al. J Athl Train. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0195.24 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

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
375: External Vs. Internal Cues For Motor Learning
Erik Maynard, a key voice in physical therapy discussions and an original host of the show, dives deep into the fascinating world of motor learning. He explores the influence of external and internal cues on performance, emphasizing tailored rehabilitation strategies for athletes. The conversation critiques confusing research while highlighting the balance needed between different focus types. They also touch on the importance of situational analysis in effective rehabilitation, infused with humor and camaraderie, making complex concepts accessible.

Dec 10, 2024 • 49min
374: The Fragility Index and Hamstring Strains
The Fragility Index of Risk Factors for Hamstring Injuries Anthis M, Gourd S, Kim B, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024;54(10):672-678. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12300 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

Dec 3, 2024 • 55min
373: Achilles Tendon Loading With Different Immobilization Boots
The Difference in Achilles Tendon Loading within Immobilizing Boots Based on Ankle Angle, Boot Type, and Walking Speed Michener LA, McClure PW, Tate AR, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024;12(10):23259671241283810. doi:10.1177/23259671241283806 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

Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 10min
372: Injury Epidemiology in the NBA
On this episode we were joined by private NBA medical consultant Alex Hubelbank. Epidemiology of Injuries Among National Basketball Association Players: 2013-2014 Through 2018-2019 Mack CD, Herzog MM, Maak TG, et al. Sports Health. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1177/19417381241258482 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