JOSPT Insights

Do you work with young people with ACL injury? Well, you're in the right place! Today, Drs Chris Kuenze and Adam Weaver walk through the story behind creating a comprehensive normative dataset for knee function and strength outcomes. You'll learn how the project got started, and how you can use the information to help make even more informed clinical decisions. ------------------------------ RESOURCES Find the paper "Age-, Sex-, and Graft-specific Reference Values From 783 Adolescent Patients At 5-7 months After ACL Reconstruction: IKDC, PEDI-IKDC, KOOS, ACL-RSI, Single-leg Hop, and Thigh Strength" on the JOSPT website: https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2023.11389 To access the normative database: https://dataverse.lib.virginia.edu/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.18130/V3/JNPHUB For more on the Virtual Sports PT Conference (3-4 November, 2023), including the full program and to purchase tickets, head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaspt-and-jospt-virtual-sports-pt-conference-tickets-694110913427.

Dr Lynn McKinnis, an expert in neck trauma, discusses the Canadian C-Spine Rule, vertebral artery injuries, and tips for diagnosing and treating acute neck trauma. The podcast explores a case of an unstable fracture, the importance of Canadian C-Spine Rules in assessing trauma patients, and evaluating high-risk factors for cervical spine injuries.

Dr Annina Schmid, physiotherapist and neuroscientist, shares valuable tips for conducting a thorough neurological assessment. Topics covered include the importance of the assessment, quantifying neurological changes, neurodynamic testing, and three essential tips for a successful assessment.

Tendinopathy is a common and often challenging musculoskeletal condition. A cornerstone of diagnosing and managing tendinopathy is assessing the problem well. In today's episode, Dr Myles Murphy (Edith Cowan University, Australia) shares a new patient-reported outcome measure for evaluating Achilles tendinopathy-related disability, the TENDINS-A (TENDINopathy Severity Assessment-Achilles). ------------------------------ RESOURCES The TENDINopathy Severity Assessment-Achilles (TENDINS-A) patient-reported outcome measure: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2023.11964 ICON 2019 International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium consensus statement: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31685525/ JOSPT Insights episode 79: Treating tricky tendons, with Dr Ebonie Rio: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-79-treating-tricky-tendons-with-dr-ebonie-rio/id1522929437?i=1000558586146 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d8WMYDQI8s0X9Iu1G68aK Systematic review of Achilles tendinopathy outcome measures: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34797533/ For more on the Virtual Sports PT Conference (3-4 November, 2023), including the full program and to purchase tickets, head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaspt-and-jospt-virtual-sports-pt-conference-tickets-694110913427.

Foot and ankle surgeon Dr Casey Humbyrd discusses the decision-making process for Achilles tendon repair, rehabilitation protocols after surgery, and the importance of collaboration with patients. The podcast also emphasizes the role of physical therapists in patient recovery and provides resources for further information.

Drs Elanna Arhos and Stephanie Di Stasi discuss how to interpret biomechanics research articles, translate findings to clinical practice, and set up a basic biomechanics mini lab in a clinic. The importance of blending clinical practice and research in sports physical therapy is highlighted.

Former Gaelic footballer turned rower, Luke Keaney, shares his journey of hip pain and injury, and discusses the lack of communication and proper care he experienced as an athlete. He highlights the challenges of rehabilitation after joint damage and emphasizes the importance of improving care and sharing knowledge in athletic rehabilitation.

Have you ever found yourself feeling uncertain or confused when choosing a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM)? Today we're talking about the hallmarks of a PROM for people with patellofemoral pain. Physical therapist, educator and researcher, Professor Lisa Hoglund, fills in the gaps to help us find the promise in PROMs. ------------------------- RESOURCES Construct validity, reliability, responsiveness and interpretability of PROMs for patellofemoral pain: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2023.11730 Content validity and feasibility of PROMs for patellofemoral pain: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.11317 Find out more about the KOOS (including the Excel scoring sheet): http://www.koos.nu/index.html ------------------------- The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy and JOSPT are joining forces to bring you the Virtual Sports PT Conference on Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th of November, 2023. Visit the link below to see the full conference programme and to secure your ticket. If you purchase your ticket before the end of August, you can take advantage of a $50 discount. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aaspt-and-jospt-virtual-sports-pt-conference-tickets-694110913427

Dr. Rachel Harris, a former Olympic swimmer and Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Paralympic team, discusses vital health literacy issues facing female athletes. She underscores the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle and its effects on performance, advocating for personalized tracking over generic apps. Dr. Harris emphasizes the need for open conversations about menstrual health and the impact of hormonal contraception on athletics. Her insights aim to empower female athletes through education and informed decision-making.

Dr Lionel Chia, sports injury rehabilitation expert, discusses implementing backward design for sports injury rehab. Topics include deconstructing goals, determining key performance indicators, assessing the challenge point, and using the control-chaos continuum to guide interventions. Examples of using backward design during rehab are explored.