When we say that a patient is “strong”, what does that mean exactly? Can a single muscle do well on one strength test but poorly on another? Are some tests more “functional”? Sometimes it...
In this episode we swap podcast feeds in order to confuse the crap out of you and see if anyone reads the show notes. Hint: Take a look at the release date. For real,...
This episode explores the application of exercises starting 2 months after total knee replacement. Is working with a PT better than just joining a community program? If there are performance improvements, is there much...
This episode explores the nature of fixating an injury in a place that normally allows a little movement. Should the fixation also allow some movement? Would this allow faster return to function? Can breaking...
This article ruffled some PT feathers. In a head to head match up, many interpreted this RCT to show that surgery beats physical therapy, but is there more to it? Would Erik and JW...
Epidemiology studies are a fascinating snapshot of injuries in a population, but they also provide insight on how we interpret data. How common are lumbar spine injuries amongst elite athletes? How are they defined?...
Low value healthcare (like ordering imaging for patients with nonspecific low back pain) is a known issue for healthcare providers. But how big of an issue is it? Are the best providers doing that...
Pain catastrophizing has been shown to have an affect on outcomes specifically after total knee arthroplasty. This article took a good look at the problem and many people interpreted the findings to say that...
Returning to sport after ACL reconstruction is kind of a complex mess. Strength issues, coordination, soreness, not to mention the psychological factors. How do these things interact? What matters? What should we measure and...
Therapeutic ultrasound has been relegated to the physical therapy trash heap as “ultraplacebo”. But is there an application where it might work? What can we learn about other physical therapy interventions from research on...