PT Inquest

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By: Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, & Chris Juneau

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.

395: Low Back Pain Risk Factors in Lacrosse
Last Tuesday at 6:55 PM

Identifying Risk Factors for Preexisting or Developing Low Back Pain in Youth, High School, and Collegiate Lacrosse Players Using 3-Dimensional Motion Analysis
Wasser JG, Bruner ML, Chen C, et al.
Orthop J Sports Med. 2024;12(3):23259671241231960. doi:10.1177/23259671241231958

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394: Super Shoes and Placebo
04/29/2025

Are super shoes a super placebo? A randomised crossover trial in female recreational runners
Hébert-Losier K, Pfister A, Finlayson SJ, et al.
Footwear Sci. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/19424280.2025.2458330

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393: Exercise and Education for Hip Dysplasia
04/22/2025

Feasibility and acceptability of a six-month exercise and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia: A mixed methods study
Jacobsen JS, Thorborg K, Sørensen D, et al.
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2022;61:102615. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102615

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392: Knee Injury Rates in NCAA Soccer
04/15/2025

On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Nicole Surdyka.

Knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA soccer players: an epidemiological study of 10 consecutive seasons
Chandran A, Rao N, Boltz AJ, et al.
Sci Med Footb. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/24733938.2025.2476479

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391: Low Vs. High Compression For Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
04/08/2025

Effectiveness of reducing tendon compression in the rehabilitation of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial
Pringels L, Capelleman R, Van den Abeele A, et al.
Br J Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-109138

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390: Statistical Ratios
04/01/2025

On this episode we were joined by special guest Dr. Keith Lohse from Washington University

Explorations in statistics: the analysis of ratios and normalized data
Curran-Everett D.
Adv Physiol Educ. 2013;37(3):213-219. doi:10.1152/advan.00053.2013

Comparison of 5 Normalization Methods for Knee Joint Moments in the Single-Leg Squat
Hirsch SM, Chapman CJ, Frost DM, et al.
J Appl Biomech. 2022;38(1):29-38. doi:10.1123/jab.2021-0143

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389: The Ethics of Wearable Technology
03/25/2025

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Jess Elis.

Investigating Wearable Technology Bioethics Through the Perspectives of NBA Athletes
Elis J.
Dissertation. Concordia University Chicago. 2024.

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388: Dear New Physios
03/18/2025

"Dear Newly Graduated Physical Therapist": A Direct Message Containing Advice We Wish We Had Received
Powell JK, Cook C, Lewis J, et al.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024;54(10):621-624. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12676

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387: Muscle Volume After ACLR and Clinician Interviews Live!
03/11/2025

The live clinician interviews took place at the Elite Football Rehab Conference. Thank you to our guests: Kaleb Whitehair, Scott Greenberg, Tim Vidale, Josh Funk, Marcin Szczyglowski, Neil Sheth, Amit Gohil, John DeWitt, Owen Runion, Shelbie Miller, Q Willey, Carol Mack, Brad Curran, Brian Adams, and Dano Norceide!

Quantifying Muscle Volume Deficits Among 38 Lower Extremity Muscles in Collegiate Football Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Ito N, Martin JA, Joachim MR, et al.
Am J Sports Med. Published online January 28, 2025. doi:10.1177/03635465241313235

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386: Hamstring Strains in American Football Live!
03/04/2025

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

The development of a HAMstring InjuRy (HAMIR) index to mitigate injury risk through innovative imaging, biomechanics, and data analytics: protocol for an observational cohort study
Heiderscheit BC, Blemker SS, Opar D, et al.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2022;14(1):128. doi:10.1186/s13102-022-00520-3

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385: Guardian Caps and Concussions
02/25/2025

The association between Guardian Cap use during practices and sport-related concussion risk in high school American football players
Hammer E, Mosiman S, Joachim MR, et al.
Br J Sports Med. 2025;59(4):257-262. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108945

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384: APTA CSM 2025 Live!
02/18/2025

On this episode we discuss Megan's platform at APTA CSM 2025 in Houston, TX.

Beyond the Horizon(tal): Vertical Jump Symmetry Is Related to Quadriceps Strength and Return-to-Sport after ACL-Reconstruction
Graham MC, Janatova T, Wilson BR, et al.
Platform presented at: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; February 2025; Houston, TX. https://plan.core-apps.com/apta_csm25/abstract/920ff843da68db87541be67e9250fc15

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383: MRI Findings and Meniscus Tear Prognosis
02/11/2025

Can Baseline MRI Findings Identify Who Responds Better to Early Surgery Versus Exercise and Education in Young Patients With Meniscal Tears? A Subgroup Analysis From the DREAM Trial
Clausen S, Boesen M, Thorlund JB, et al.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. Published online January 30, 2025:1-23. doi:10.2519/jospt.2025.12994

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382: Tendon and Ligament Loading
02/04/2025

Using load to improve tendon/ligament tissue engineering and develop novel treatments for tendinopathy
Tam KT, Baar K.
Matrix Biol. 2025;135:39-54. doi:10.1016/j.matbio.2024.12.001

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381: Prognosis of Ankle Sprains with Syndesmosis Injury
01/28/2025

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

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380: Hip Strength and Groin Pain
01/21/2025

Is hip adductor or abductor strength in healthy athletes associated with future groin pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Quintana-Cepedal M, Vicente-RodrĂ­guez G, Crespo I, et al.
Br J Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108836

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379: Exercise Participation and Perceived Time
01/14/2025

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

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378: Sudden Vs. Gradual Onset Running Injuries
01/07/2025

A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Overuse Running-Related Injuries: Findings From the Garmin-RUNSAFE Study Point to a Sudden Not Gradual Onset
Brandt Frandsen JS, Simonsen NS, Hulme A, et al.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Open. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2024.0075

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377: Quad Strength and Gait Adaptations After ACLR
12/31/2024

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

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376: Oblique Strength and Pitching Biomechanics
12/24/2024

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

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375: External Vs. Internal Cues For Motor Learning
12/17/2024

Reporting bias, not external focus: A robust Bayesian meta-analysis and systematic review of the external focus of attention literature
McKay B, Corson AE, Seedu J, et al.
Psychol Bull. 2024;150(11):1347-1362. doi:10.1037/bul0000451

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374: The Fragility Index and Hamstring Strains
12/10/2024

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

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373: Achilles Tendon Loading With Different Immobilization Boots
12/03/2024

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

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372: Injury Epidemiology in the NBA
11/26/2024

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

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371: Single Vs. Multiple PT Sessions for Musculoskeletal Pain
11/19/2024

One and Done? The Effectiveness of a Single Session of Physiotherapy Compared With Multiple Sessions to Reduce Pain and Improve Function and Quality of Life in Patients With a Musculoskeletal Disorder: A Systematic Review With Meta-analyses
Dubé MO, Dillon S, Gallagher K, et al.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024;105(6):1171-1180. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2023.09.017

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370: Hip Strength and Single Leg Biomechanics
11/12/2024

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Micah Garcia from Thomas More University.

Hip strength does not correlate with hip and knee biomechanics during single-leg tasks: A systematic review with meta-analysis and evidence gap map
Garcia MC, Waiteman MC, Taylor-Haas JA, et al.
J Sports Sci. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/02640414.2024.2415219

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369: Does RED-S Exist?
11/05/2024

Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist?
Jeukendrup AE, Areta JL, Van Genechten L, et al.
Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1007/s40279-024-02108-y

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368: Effects of Goal Setting in Sport
10/29/2024

The performance and psychological effects of goal setting in sport: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Williamson O, Swann C, Bennett KJM, et al.
Int Rev Sport Exerc Psychol. 2022:1-29. doi:10.1080/1750984X.2022.2116723

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367: The Braking Performance Framework
10/22/2024

The Braking Performance Framework: Practical Recommendations and Guidelines to Enhance Horizontal Deceleration Ability in Multi-Directional Sports
Harper D, Cervantes C, Dyke MV, et al.
Int J Strength Cond. 2024;4(1). doi:10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.351

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366: Stupidity in Science
10/15/2024

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Matt Stock from the University of Central Florida.

The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Schwartz MA.
J Cell Sci. 2008;121(11):1771-1771. doi:10.1242/jcs.033340

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365: The DPT and Patient Introductions
10/08/2024

On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Dr. Justin Martino from Duke Health.

Not “that kind” of doctor: an exploratory study on Doctor of Physical Therapy-patient introductions in the United States
Martino J, Smoliga JM, Mabry L.
J Man Manip. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/10669817.2024.2396706

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364: Core Training and Basketball Skill Performance
10/01/2024

Effect of core training on athletic and skill performance of basketball players: A systematic review
Luo S, Soh KG, Zhao Y, et al.
PLoS One. 2023;18(6):e0287379. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0287379

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363: The Heel-Raise Test and Ankle Plantarflexion Strength
09/24/2024

The heel-raise test for ankle plantarflexor strength: a scoping review and meta-analysis of studies providing norms
Bohannon RW
J Phys Ther Sci. 2022;34(7):528-531. doi:10.1589/jpts.34.528

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362: Supersets Vs. Traditional Strength Training
09/17/2024

Less Time, Same Gains: Comparison of Superset vs Traditional Set Training on Muscular Adaptations
Burke R, Hermann T, Pinero A, et al.
Preprint. 2024. doi:10.51224/SRXIV.419

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361: Bone Mineral Density in Runners Vs. Sedentary Males
09/10/2024

Comparison of bone mineral density of runners with inactive males: A cross-sectional 4HAIE study
Krajcigr M, Kutáč P, Elavsky S, et al.
PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0306715. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0306715

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360: Number of Physical Therapy Sessions for ACLR
09/03/2024

Prolonged Physiotherapy after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Does Not Improve Muscular Strength and Function
Dauty M, Le Mercier E, Menu P, et al.
J Clin Med. 2024;13(9):2519. doi:10.3390/jcm13092519

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359: Eccentric Isokinetic Exercise After ACLR
08/27/2024

Effect of eccentric isokinetic exercise on muscle strength and functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Ong MTY, Chan JSY, Man GCW, et al.
Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol. 2024;30:20-26. doi:10.1016/j.asmart.2023.11.002

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358: Male Vs. Female Tendons
08/20/2024

Female Tendons are from Venus and Male Tendons are from Mars, But Does it Matter for Tendon Health?
McMahon G, Cook J
Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1007/s40279-024-02056-7

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357: Ten Year Outcomes for Rotator Cuff Tears
08/13/2024

The Predictors of Surgery for Symptomatic, Atraumatic Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Change Over Time: Ten-Year Outcomes of the MOON Shoulder Prospective Cohort
Kuhn JE, Dunn WR, Sanders R, et al.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.2106/JBJS.23.00978

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356: Injury Severity and Burden in Prevention Research
08/06/2024

Do not neglect injury severity and burden when assessing the effect of sports injury prevention interventions: time to paint the whole picture
Verhagen E, Clarsen B, Graaff L van der, et al.
Br J Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108215

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