On this episode the guys review a clinical commentary on patellofemoral pain (PFP) written by Rich Willy and some moron (Erik and his dumb face). How should we best conceptualize PFP? Is Scott Dye’s...
It’s time for another season of PT Inquest! This first paper does not bode well for the idea of seeing a PT early making much of a difference in long term costs and outcomes...
The PT Podcast Network crew are here to spread some holiday cheer with the annual PT Podcast Network Extravaganza! They talk Jedis, rectums, Festivus, and horrible jet lag – all the holiday standards. Some...
As the fellas wrap up this season of PT Inquest, they discuss the newly released Warwick Agreement on FAI Syndrome. What do we know about this condition? What differentiates “FAI” from “FAI syndrome”?...
Early evidence suggests that heavy load isometrics may be effective for acute reduction in patellar tendon pain in a laboratory setting, but is it effective for managing patellar tendon pain for athletes during their...
Can we predict which shoulder patients will get better with physical therapy? How much does the psychology of the patient play into their response? Does it have anything to do with the actual treatment...
Running on a treadmill is not the same as running over ground!!! Or is it? It appears that in most respects it’s a wash. But what about regarding loads to the patellofemoral joint...
Clinical depression has a known correlation with chronic pain. Can exercise be an effective treatment for these patients by using it to “treat the depression”? Well, before we can explore that, we need...
Deficits in quadriceps strength after ACL reconstruction are a well known problem. Is this specific to the quadriceps or is this just an example of general weakness throughout the lower extremity? What about...
When treatments don’t seem to work for a diagnosis we will often try to see if they work for particular subgroups. Sure, that’s a thing, but that is a very difficult thing to...