PT Inquest

The hosts discuss modern manual therapy practice, exploring safety, efficiency, and person-centered care. They debate on the principles and scientific backing of manual therapy. They also touch on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare and the shift towards patient-centered care in physical therapy.

Hypohydration but not menstrual phase influences pain perception in healthy women Tan B, Philipp MC, Che Muhamed AM, et al. J Appl Physiol. 2022;132(3):611-621. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00402.2021 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 Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Dustin Oranchuk from the University of Colorado. Exploring the associations between skeletal muscle echogenicity and physical function in aging adults: A systematic review with meta-analyses Oranchuk DJ, Bodkin SG, Boncella KL, et al. J Sport Health Sci. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2024.05.005 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 Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

The effectiveness of dry needling in patients with chronic low back pain: a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study. Rajfur J, Rajfur K, Kosowski Ł, et al. Sci Rep. 2022;12(1):15803. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-19980-1 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 Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Which portion of physiotherapy treatments’ effect is attributable to contextual effects in people with musculoskeletal pain?: A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. Ezzatvar Y, Dueñas L, Balasch-Bernat M, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. Online Ahead of Print. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12126 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 Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

The podcast discusses the effectiveness of patient education and motor control exercise for chronic low back pain. Topics include analyzing study design and data representation, adherence and dropout rates, innovative treatment approaches, and the importance of clear abbreviations in healthcare communication.

Skill acquisition interventions for the learning of sports-related skills: A scoping review of randomised controlled trials Choo L, Novak A, Impellizzeri FM, et al. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2024;72:102615. doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102615 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’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 researcher Dr. Mikel Joachim from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Preinjury Knee and Ankle Mechanics during Running Are Reduced among Collegiate Runners Who Develop Achilles Tendinopathy Joachim MR, Kliethermes SA, Heiderscheit BC. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024;56(1):128-133. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003276 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 Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

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 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 Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Podcast discusses muscle fiber cross-sectional area and quad performance after ACL injury. Topics include analyzing muscle biopsies, muscle fiber changes, muscle atrophy, and rehabilitation strategies. Also covers interpreting peak force and rate of force development, training strategies, and acknowledgments.