PT and 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 and what the science really says.

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 and what the science really says.
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?
In Episode 30 we look at the effects of therapeutic alliance on outcomes involving treatments with no known specific effects.
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.
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.
This episode discusses dry needling and the difficulty in controlling for placebos. http://ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest/
This episode looks at the current research needs and the kinds of questions that should be answered.
Episode #25: MET for PFPS and Roller Massage Increasing ROM. For Links to the articles reviewed on this episode go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #24: Gluteus Medius Repairs and Lumbopelvic Manip/KT in PFPS. For Links to the articles reviewed on this episode go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #23: Arthroscopy in Knees with DJD and STarT Back Screening Tool. For links to the articles reviewed on this episode go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #22: MRI Accuracy of Cartilage Lesions and MRI Accuracy of Lumbar Disk Herniation Follow Up. For links to the articles reviewed on this episode go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #21: Steroid/Physio with Epicondylalgia and Early OKC after ACLR. For links to the articles reviewed on this episode got to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #20: Nonoperative vs operative ACL after 5 years and EMG comparing gluteus medius vs TFL. For links to the articles reviewed on this episode got to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #19: Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature and ACL Reconstruction Surgery Timing After Injury. For more info on the articles, go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest
Episode #18: Strength with Epicondylalgia and Movement Pattern Modification with PFPS. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode #17: OAT vs. Microfracture (again) and Systematic Review of CPRs. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode #16: OAT vs. Microfracture and Operative vs. Nonoperative ACL. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Lateral Ankle Sprains and SMT Efficacy in Acute LBP. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Cartilage Research Bias and Strain Counterstrain. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Mirror Gait Retraining in PFPS and Neurogenerative Causes of Death in NFL. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Quadriceps Femoris Strength Asymmetry and Rate of Force Development After ACLR. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Kinesio Tape vs. Thrust Manipulations and Accelerated Rehab After ACI. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode 10: Inactivity/Disease and Classification-Based LBP Approach. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode 9: Bankart Repair and High Ankle Sprain Prognostic Predictors. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode 8: CNLBP Prognosis and Effusion/Quad Inhibition. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode 7: ACL Survival and Hip Strength/Trunk Kinematics in PFPS. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
Episode 6: Weight loss after THA and Scapular Assistance Test. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
PT Inquest: Episode 5: Diathermy and Meniscus Repairs Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
PT Inquest: Episode 4: PFPS Predictors and Early ROM after RTC Repair Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.
PT Inquest: Episode 3: Cam Incidence and Comparing Exercise Treatments for Chronic NS LBP. Go to ptpodcast.com/pt-inquest for the articles discussed on this episode.