Category: PT Inquest

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 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...