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PT Inquest

Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, & Chris Juneauptinquest.com
PT Inquest is an online journal club. Hosted by Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, and Chris Juneau, the show looks at an article every week and discusses how it applies to current physical therapy practice.
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402: Knee Valgus and Fatigue During Drop Jump

Greater hip internal rotation range of motion is associated with increased dynamic knee valgus during jump landing, both before and after fatigue Hodel S, Imhoff FB, Strutzenberger G, et al. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc . 2025;33(5):1560-1568. doi:10.1002/ksa.12447 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more ...

Jun 24, 202545 min

401: Myofascial Pain Diagnosis

Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Controversies and Suggestions for Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Cook CE, Degenhardt B, Aspinall S, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther . 2025;55(4):231-234. doi:10.2519/jospt.2025.13072 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Suppo...

Jun 17, 202548 min

400: The 400 Extravaganza

Current and Projected Future Supply and Demand for Physical Therapists From 2022 to 2037: A New Approach Using Microsimulation Zarek P, Ruttinger C, Armstrong D, et al. Phys Ther . 2025;105(3):pzaf014. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzaf014 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Scie...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 14 min

399: Subacromial Pain Syndrome Concomitant Diagnoses

The Challenge of Diagnosing Patients Presenting With Signs and Symptoms of Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Descriptive Study of 741 Patients Seen in a Secondary Care Setting Witten A, Clausen MB, Thorborg K, et al. J Orthop J Sports Med . 2025;13(4):23259671251332944. doi:10.1177/23259671251332942 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.co...

Jun 03, 202547 min

398: Athletic Injury Framework

On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Jarred Boyd . A conceptual model and detailed framework for stress-related, strain-related, and overuse athletic injury Kalkhoven JT, Watsford ML, Impellizzeri FM, et al. J Sci Med Sport . 2020;23(8):726-734. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2020.02.002 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www....

May 27, 20251 hr 7 min

397: Maximal Repetitions at Percentages of One Repetition Max

On this episode we were joined by special guest Derek Miles from Barbell Medicine . Maximal number of repetitions at percentages of the one repetition maximum: a meta-regression and moderator analysis of sex, age, training status, and exercise Nuzzo JL, Pinto MD, Nosaka K, et al. Sports Med . 2024;54(2):303-321. doi:10.1007/s40279-023-01937-7 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by...

May 20, 202559 min

396: Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot for ACLR?

Is 9 months the sweet spot for male athletes to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Kotsifaki R, King E, Bahr R, et al. Br J Sports Med . 2025;59(9):667-675. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108733 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT...

May 13, 202554 min

395: Low Back Pain Risk Factors in Lacrosse

Identifying Risk Factors for Preexisting or Developing Low Back Pain in Youth, High School, and Collegiate Lacrosse Players Using 3-Dimensional Motion Analysis Wasser JG, Bruner ML, Chen C, et al. Orthop J Sports Med . 2024;12(3):23259671241231960. doi:10.1177/23259671241231958 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn...

May 06, 202545 min

394: Super Shoes and Placebo

Are super shoes a super placebo? A randomised crossover trial in female recreational runners Hébert-Losier K, Pfister A, Finlayson SJ, et al. Footwear Sci . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/19424280.2025.2458330 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Su...

Apr 29, 202551 min

393: Exercise and Education for Hip Dysplasia

Feasibility and acceptability of a six-month exercise and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia: A mixed methods study Jacobsen JS, Thorborg K, Sørensen D, et al. Musculoskelet Sci Pract . 2022;61:102615. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102615 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy E...

Apr 22, 202557 min

392: Knee Injury Rates in NCAA Soccer

On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Nicole Surdyka . Knee and ACL injury rates in NCAA soccer players: an epidemiological study of 10 consecutive seasons Chandran A, Rao N, Boltz AJ, et al. Sci Med Footb . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1080/24733938.2025.2476479 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.c...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 8 min

391: Low Vs. High Compression For Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

Effectiveness of reducing tendon compression in the rehabilitation of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial Pringels L, Capelleman R, Van den Abeele A, et al. Br J Sports Med . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-109138 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Er...

Apr 08, 202554 min

390: Statistical Ratios

On this episode we were joined by special guest Dr. Keith Lohse from Washington University Explorations in statistics: the analysis of ratios and normalized data Curran-Everett D. Adv Physiol Educ . 2013;37(3):213-219. doi:10.1152/advan.00053.2013 Comparison of 5 Normalization Methods for Knee Joint Moments in the Single-Leg Squat Hirsch SM, Chapman CJ, Frost DM, et al. J Appl Biomech . 2022;38(1):29-38. doi:10.1123/jab.2021-0143 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 4 min

389: The Ethics of Wearable Technology

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Jess Elis . Investigating Wearable Technology Bioethics Through the Perspectives of NBA Athletes Elis J. Dissertation. Concordia University Chicago . 2024. Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT ...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 2 min

388: Dear New Physios

"Dear Newly Graduated Physical Therapist": A Direct Message Containing Advice We Wish We Had Received Powell JK, Cook C, Lewis J, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther . 2024;54(10):621-624. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12676 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Supp...

Mar 18, 202550 min

387: Muscle Volume After ACLR and Clinician Interviews Live!

The live clinician interviews took place at the Elite Football Rehab Conference . Thank you to our guests: Kaleb Whitehair, Scott Greenberg, Tim Vidale, Josh Funk, Marcin Szczyglowski, Neil Sheth, Amit Gohil, John DeWitt, Owen Runion, Shelbie Miller, Q Willey, Carol Mack, Brad Curran, Brian Adams, and Dano Norceide! Quantifying Muscle Volume Deficits Among 38 Lower Extremity Muscles in Collegiate Football Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Ito N, Martin JA, Joachim MR, et a...

Mar 11, 202534 min

386: Hamstring Strains in American Football Live!

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit from the University of Wisconsin-Madison The development of a HAMstring InjuRy (HAMIR) index to mitigate injury risk through innovative imaging, biomechanics, and data analytics: protocol for an observational cohort study Heiderscheit BC, Blemker SS, Opar D, et al. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil . 2022;14(1):128. doi:10.1186/s13102-022-00520-3 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally p...

Mar 04, 202539 min

385: Guardian Caps and Concussions

The association between Guardian Cap use during practices and sport-related concussion risk in high school American football players Hammer E, Mosiman S, Joachim MR, et al. Br J Sports Med . 2025;59(4):257-262. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108945 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s ...

Feb 25, 202554 min

384: APTA CSM 2025 Live!

On this episode we discuss Megan's platform at APTA CSM 2025 in Houston, TX. Beyond the Horizon(tal): Vertical Jump Symmetry Is Related to Quadriceps Strength and Return-to-Sport after ACL-Reconstruction Graham MC, Janatova T, Wilson BR, et al. Platform presented at: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; February 2025; Houston, TX. https://plan.core-apps.com/apta_csm25/abstract/920ff843da68db87541be67e9250fc15 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we...

Feb 18, 202558 min

383: MRI Findings and Meniscus Tear Prognosis

Can Baseline MRI Findings Identify Who Responds Better to Early Surgery Versus Exercise and Education in Young Patients With Meniscal Tears? A Subgroup Analysis From the DREAM Trial Clausen S, Boesen M, Thorlund JB, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther . Published online January 30, 2025:1-23. doi:10.2519/jospt.2025.12994 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – ...

Feb 11, 202555 min

382: Tendon and Ligament Loading

Using load to improve tendon/ligament tissue engineering and develop novel treatments for tendinopathy Tam KT, Baar K. Matrix Biol . 2025;135:39-54. doi:10.1016/j.matbio.2024.12.001 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 1 min

381: Prognosis of Ankle Sprains with Syndesmosis Injury

Does involvement of the anterior syndesmosis affect the functional outcome of acute ligamentous ankle injuries? Baltes TPA, Al-Sayrafi O, Al-Naimi MR, et al. J Sci Med Sport . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2024.11.007 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – ...

Jan 28, 202546 min

380: Hip Strength and Groin Pain

Is hip adductor or abductor strength in healthy athletes associated with future groin pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis Quintana-Cepedal M, Vicente-Rodríguez G, Crespo I, et al. Br J Sports Med . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108836 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Bu...

Jan 21, 20251 hr

379: Exercise Participation and Perceived Time

It’s about time to exercise: development of the Exercise Participation Explained in Relation to Time (EXPERT) model Healy S, Patterson F, Biddle S, et al. Br J Sports Med . 2024;58(19):1131-1144. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2024-108500 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The S...

Jan 14, 202551 min

378: Sudden Vs. Gradual Onset Running Injuries

A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Overuse Running-Related Injuries: Findings From the Garmin-RUNSAFE Study Point to a Sudden Not Gradual Onset Brandt Frandsen JS, Simonsen NS, Hulme A, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Open . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.2519/josptopen.2024.0075 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest L...

Jan 07, 202554 min

377: Quad Strength and Gait Adaptations After ACLR

Quadriceps Strength Does Not Associate with Gait Adaptation Ability in Individuals with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Evans-Pickett A, Franz JR, Padua DA, et al. J Athl Train . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0266.24 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s...

Dec 31, 202449 min

376: Oblique Strength and Pitching Biomechanics

Relationship of abdominal oblique strength on biomechanics in adolescent baseball pitchers Eilen HT, Kokott W, Dziuk C, et al. J Athl Train . Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0195.24 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Pat...

Dec 24, 202457 min

375: External Vs. Internal Cues For Motor Learning

Reporting bias, not external focus: A robust Bayesian meta-analysis and systematic review of the external focus of attention literature McKay B, Corson AE, Seedu J, et al. Psychol Bull . 2024;150(11):1347-1362. doi:10.1037/bul0000451 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – ...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 4 min

374: The Fragility Index and Hamstring Strains

The Fragility Index of Risk Factors for Hamstring Injuries Anthis M, Gourd S, Kim B, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther . 2024;54(10):672-678. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12300 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest:...

Dec 10, 202449 min

373: Achilles Tendon Loading With Different Immobilization Boots

The Difference in Achilles Tendon Loading within Immobilizing Boots Based on Ankle Angle, Boot Type, and Walking Speed Michener LA, McClure PW, Tate AR, et al. Orthop J Sports Med . 2024;12(10):23259671241283810. doi:10.1177/23259671241283806 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris’s c...

Dec 03, 202455 min
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