PT Inquest Extrasode: The Science Series
In this Extrasode, Erik covers The Science Series. Music for this Extrasode: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Looking for the comments section? Learn why you...
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PT Inquest Extrasode: Operant Conditioning and Positive Feedback Loops
This is the first Extrasode! Unlike regular episodes, this is just an audio-recording of content from the blog. In this Extrasode, Erik covers the posts Does Positive Mean What You Think It Means? and...
PT Podcast Episode 18: Terry Malone
In this episode, Erik has a conversation with Terry Malone, PT, EdD, ATC, FAPTA, a full professor and former Physical Therapy Program Director at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. He is also...
PT Inquest Episode 42: Classification Systems for Chronic LBP
In Episode 42 we look at classification systems for treating chronic low back pain with specific exercise. Do they matter? Are we overthinking things? What exactly are we treating? Outcomes are not different for...
PT Inquest Episode 41: Rectangular Tunnels for ACLR
In Episode 41 we look at a comparing a rectangular-shaped tunnel with a traditional transtibial round-shaped tunnels for ACL reconstruction. Does a rectangular tunnel require less graft tension? Will this restore more natural kinematics after...
PT Inquest Episode 40: ACLR Technique and Kinematic Forces
In Episode 40 we look at a comparing the transtibial (TT) and the anteriomedial portal (AMP) techniques for ACL reconstruction and their effect on femoral tunnel orientation and subsequent postoperative knee joint kinematics....
PT Podcast Episode 17: Chuck Thigpen
In this episode, Erik sits down with Chuck Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC, a clinical research scientist with Proaxis Therapy in Greenville, SC. He is also the current Research Chair for the Sports Physical...
PT Inquest Episode 39: Hip-Spine Syndrome
In Episode 39 we look at a systematic review that explores the idea of Hip-Spine Syndrome. What is that? Is lumbar spine disease a contra-indication for hip surgery? Or maybe it is an...
PT Inquest Episode 38: Normal Landing Mechanics
In Episode 38 we look at a systematic review that tries to define “normal” mechanics for preventing ACL tears. Does that exist? How slippery is this idea of “normal”? What is normal? Female...
PT Inquest Episode 37: Hip Strength and PFP
In Episode 37 we look at hip strength as a predictor of patellofemoral pain (PFP). Can we say that hip weakness causes PFP? What do we really know about this enigmatic condition? Is...