Author: Erik Meira

PT Inquest Episode 36: IASTM and ROM Changes

     In Episode 36 we look at changes in range of motion after IASTM. Is it really doing anything to the tissue itself? What evidence is there really behind these tool assisted treatments? Acute...

PT Inquest Episode 35: Quad Strengthening for PFPS

     In Episode 35 we look at the role of quadriceps strengthening exercises on patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Is it really effective? What role does it play during rehab? Effects of physical therapist-guided quadriceps-strengthening...

PT Inquest #32: Effect of Physical Therapy on Hip OA

In Episode 32 we look at the effect of physical therapy on pain and function in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Is your knee-jerk reaction to get defensive? Let’s explore the history of this question...

PT Inquest #30: Therapeutic Alliance

In Episode 30 we look at the effects of therapeutic alliance on outcomes involving treatments with no known specific effects. Enhanced Therapeutic Alliance Modulates Pain Intensity and Muscle Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Chronic...

PT Inquest #29: ACLR Active Flexion Deficit and Bundling

In Episode 29 we look at limited active knee flexion as a predictor of function after hamstring ACLR and comparing long term function of double- vs single-bundle ACLR. Standing Flexion Deficits Predict Self-Reported Outcomes...

PT Podcast #16: Chris Wilson

This episode of PT Podcast is with Chris Wilson. Chris Wilson is currently a physical therapist with OSU Sports Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He earned his Doctor of Physical...

PT Inquest #28: Injury Prevention Programs

In Episode 28 we discuss the differences between specific effects and objective changes – not the same thing. We also look at the following article on injury prevention programs. The effectiveness of exercise interventions...