PT Inquest

Physical therapist Zak Gabor joins as a guest. They discuss the nocebo effects in exercise and musculoskeletal pain, lab-based continuing education courses, perception and language in rehabilitation, challenges of communication, maximizing outcomes through non-specific effects, incorporating non-exercise activities into rehabilitation, and comparing professional roles to donuts.

The podcast discusses the phenomenon of uninvolved limb strength increasing after ACL reconstruction, debates the validity of weather forecasts, explores the state of research in physical therapy, and delves into the role of the uninvolved limb in ACL rehabilitation. It also examines the timeline of ACL recovery in recreational athletes and challenges the use of knee extension torque as a measure of success.

Special guest Dr. Pak Androulakis-Korakakis discusses muscle hypertrophy optimization through resistance training techniques, exploring varied strategies like range of motion, load variation, and rest intervals. The podcast challenges outdated exercise practices, emphasizes injury prevention, and delves into biomechanical efficiency for maximizing muscle growth.

Can Clinicians Trust Objective Measures of Hip Muscle Strength From Portable Dynamometers? A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis and Evidence Gap Map of 107 Studies of Reliability and Criterion Validity Using the COSMIN Methodology Waiteman MC, Garcia MC, Briani RV, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2023;53(11):655-672. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.12045 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

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.