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...
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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 #31: Biochemical Markers After Manipulations
In Episode 31 we look at biochemical markers of pain and stress after manipulations. Are these effects specific or merely objective? Does it need to do more than provide temporary analgesia? Changes in Biochemical...
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 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...
PT Inquest #27: Dry Needling
In Episode 27 we look at the following two articles and discuss dry needling and the difficulty in controlling for placebos. Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Upper-Quarter Myofascial Pain: A Systematic Review and...
PT Inquest #26: Research Needs
In Episode 26 we at the following two articles and discuss current research needs and the kinds of questions that should be answered. A Call for an End to the Diet Debates Sherry L....