PT Inquest
Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, & Chris Juneau
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.
Episodes
470: Novel Isometric Hip Testing
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Tess Treinen Swake from George Fox University! Novel isometric testing of frontal plane hip strength in collegiate cross-country runners Swake TT, Juneau CM, Tuori J, et al. Sports Med Int Open. 2026;10(CP):a-2940-7121. doi:10.1055/a-2940-7121 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
469: Running Cadence and Acute Cartilage Response
The influence of running cadence manipulation on acute cartilage response in distance runners Evans RJ, Battersby HS, Boers T, et al. Scandinavian Med Sci Sports. 2026;36(10):e70370. doi:10.1111/sms.70370 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
468: Strength Training and Injury Incidence in Soccer
High-Load Strength Training Reduces Injury Incidence and Injury Burden and Improves Physical Fitness in Young Highly Trained Soccer Players Durán-Custodio R, Yanci J, Raya-González J, et al. Sports Health. 2026;18(2):269-278. doi:10.1177/19417381251333417 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
467: The Squeeze Episode
Not all weak squeezes are created equal: a clinical reasoning framework for interpreting low hip adduction force Buchheit M, King E. Sport Perf Sci Rep. 2026; Jun; #302:v1. 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
466: The Evolution of Cartilage Rehab
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Snay Patel from the Hospital for Special Surgery! The Evolution of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery Patel S, Marrone W. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023;18(3). doi:10.26603/001c.77508 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
465: Return to Run After Achilles Tendon Repair
Criteria for Return to Running After Surgical Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study Gaspar M, Maffulli N, Memain G, et al. Sports Med. Published online July 26, 2026. doi:10.1007/s40279-026-02506-4 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
464: Artificial Intelligence in Exercise Programming
Artificial Intelligence in Exercise Programming and Coaching: Opportunities and Limitations Reiner SL, Pearson RC, Reed RA, et al. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2026;25(8):245-252. doi:10.1249/JSR.0000000000001357 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/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
463: Sprint Acceleration Technique and Injury Risk
Sprint acceleration technique is associated with lower limb injury epidemiology in professional male Rugby Union players: a seven-season analysis Wild JJ, Bezodis NE. J Sci Med Sport. Published online May 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2026.05.009 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
462: Basketball Performance Profiles and Game Context
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist/sports scientist Tommy Otley from the University of Miami! Performance Profiles in Youth Basketball Across Different Score Contexts: An Unsupervised Machine Learning Analysis Pantazis D, Kokkotis C, Avloniti A, et al. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2026; 11(3):282. doi:10.3390/jfmk11030282 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
461: Quad Strength and Hypertrophy Markers After ACLR
Persistent Human Quadriceps Muscle Volume Deficits Following ACL Reconstruction Are Associated With No Detectable Between- Leg Differences in Vastus Lateralis Muscle Signaling at Rest or Immediately Following Resistance Exercise Smith MJ, Belhaj MR, Timmins RG, et al. Scandinavian Med Sci Sports. 2026;36(7):e70343. doi:10.1111/sms.70343 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
460: CMJ Testing and UCL Injury Risk
An Inferential Investigation Into Countermovement Jump Determinants of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers Qiao M, Crotin RL, Szymanski DJ. Am J Sports Med. 2025;53(5):1202-1209. doi:10.1177/03635465251322913 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
459: Applied Biomechanics in Sport Live!
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Mikel Joachim from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Lower extremity kinematic and kinetic asymmetries during countermovement jumps in healthy division I collegiate athletes Joachim MR, Foster A, Knurr KA, et al. Med Sci Sport Exerc. 2026;58(2):242-251. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003853 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
458: Exercise Dosage for Patellofemoral Pain
Single-set versus three-set resistance training in the management of women with patellofemoral pain: A randomized clinical trial Severo-Silveira L, Garcia E, Viana-Dias JD, et al. Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30(4):101599. doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101599 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
457: Innovations in Clinical Practice Live!
Propagating the adoption of CS educational innovations Taylor C, Spacco J, Bunde DP, et al. Proceedings Companion of the 23rd Annual ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. 2018:217-235. doi:10.1145/3293881.3295785 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
456: Strength Vs. Stretching for FAI
Physiotherapist-led treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (the PhysioFIRST study): an assessor-blinded, limited disclosure randomised controlled trial Kemp JL, Scholes MJ, Smith AJ, et al. Br J Sports Med. Published online May 4, 2026. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2025-110986 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
455: Assessing Power in Throwers
On this episode we were joined by special guest basketball performance coach Miguel Sousa! Assessing explosive power production using the backward overhead shot throw and the effects of morning resistance exercise on afternoon performance Ekstrand LG, Battaglini CL, McMurray RG, et al. J Strength Cond Res. 2013;27(1):101-106. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182510886 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
454: A Theoretical Definition for Athletic Injury
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Judd Kalkhoven from Western Sydney University! Developing a fundamental theoretical definition for athletic injury: metaphysics, logic, and mathematics Kalkhoven, JT Sports Med. 2026;56(6):1405-1431. doi:10.1007/s40279-026-02418-3 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
453: Quad Strength and Movement Patterns After Passing ACLR Testing
Quadriceps Strength and Movement Patterns in Patients After ACLR Who Pass a Clinic-Based Return-to-Sport Testing Battery Werner DM, Conlin A, Murray P, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2026;14(2):23259671251410098. doi:10.1177/23259671251410098 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
452: Variability in Human Movement
Constraints on the complete optimization of human motion Glazier PS, Davids K. Sports Med. 2009;39(1):15-28. doi:10.2165/00007256-200939010-00002 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
451: Cervical Radiculopathy Clinical Prediction Rule Validation
An independent validation of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy with radicular pain Grondin F, Cook C, Hall T, et al. Braz J Phys Ther. 2026;30(3):101581. doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101581 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
450: PRICE Vs. PEACE and LOVE for Ankle Sprains
PRICE (Protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation) vs. PEACE and LOVE (Protection, elevation, avoid anti-inflammatories, compression, education and load, optimism, vascularization, exercise) in adolescent lateral ankle sprain rehabilitation: a randomized prospective comparative study of muscle strength and dynamic balance Meškauskas M, Rutkauskas S, Misiūnienė M, et al. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2026;18(1):213. doi:10.1186/s13102-026-01651-7 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 our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
449: Hamstring Mechanics During Acceleration, Deceleration, and Cutting
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist and PhD student Amit Gohil! Hamstring mechanics during acceleration, deceleration and sidestep cutting Steventon‐Lorenzen N, Fitzwilliam E, Schache AG, et al. Scandinavian Med Sci Sports. 2026;36(4):e70257. doi:10.1111/sms.70257 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
448: Running Gait Adaptations Following Lateral Ankle Sprain
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Patrick Healy! Running gait adaptations among adolescent runners with soft tissue impairments following lateral ankle sprains DeJong Lempke AF, Meehan WP, Whitney KE. PM&R. 2023;15(12):1557-1564. doi:10.1002/pmrj.13000 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
447: Comparing Nutritional and Physical Recovery Strategies
On this episode we were joined by special guest sports dietician Brett Singer from Memorial Hermann! Acute effects of nutritional and physical recovery strategies on exercise performance, muscle damage, and fatigue in elite basketball players: a pilot randomized crossover trial Marín-Galindo A, Perez-Bey A, Escudier-Vázquez JM, et al. Life. 2026;16(2):275. doi:10.3390/life16020275 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
446: Isokinetic Conference 2026 Live!
On this episode we discuss Jason's research platform at Isokinetic Conference 2026 in Athens, Greece. Association Between Strength and Field Testing with On-Ice Performance.Tuori J, Pontillo M. Platform presented at Isokinetic Conference; April 2026; Athens, Greece. 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
445: Adductor Muscle Forces During Rehabilitation Exercises
Hip adductor muscle forces during strength training and rehabilitation exercises Collings TJ, Horsman A, Hams AH, et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc. Published online April 3, 2026. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000004002 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
444: Youth Basketball Specialization and Future NBA Participation
On this episode we were joined by special guest Derek Miles from Barbell Medicine. From Youth Basketball to the NBA: A Matched-Pairs Follow-Up Analysis of Top-Ranked Youth Basketball Players in the USA Güllich A, Meisel P, Côté J, et al. Sports Health. Published online March 18, 2026. doi:10.1177/19417381261423901 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
443: An Appraisal of Markerless Motion Capture
Markerless motion capture in sport: panacea or Pandora's box? Glazier, PS. Sports Biomech. 2026;25(2):165-172. doi:10.1080/14763141.2025.2458485 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
442: Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat Compensations After ACLR
Compensatory movement strategies during the rearfoot elevated split squat after ACL reconstruction Graham M, Gohil A, Janatova T, et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc. Published online February 19, 2026. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000003969 The movement variability paper Chris mentioned: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-022-00473-4 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
441: Isometric Contraction Complexity and Variability
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Michael Tankovich! Torque regulation is influenced by the nature of the isometric contraction Bauer P, Gomes JS, Oliveira J, et al. Sensors. 2023;23(2):726. doi:10.3390/s23020726 The movement variability paper Chris mentioned: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-022-00473-4 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/purchase our courses: The Science PT | Dungeons & Dynamometers Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
440: Comparing the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull and Belt Squat
A comparison between the traditional and novel isometric mid-thigh methods and the relationship to countermovement jump performance Magal M, Amitay M, Hoffman JR. Int J Exerc Sci. 2025;18(3):226-238. doi:10.70252/CWDZ6616 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
439: Sprinting Kinematics and Hamstring Length Changes
Peak lower limb joint angles are weak predictors of hamstring length change during sprinting Vial S, Wilkie JC, Blazevich AJ, et al. J Biomech. 2026;196:113127. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.113127 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
438: Risk Factor Terminology
The risks of misunderstanding the term "risk factor": a primer with suggestions to improve sports medicine Stovitz SD, Impellizzeri FM, Shrier I Sports Med. Published online December 19, 2025. doi:10.1007/s40279-025-02378-0 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
437: BFR Vs. Heavy Slow Resistance for Patellar Tendinopathy
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Trent Salo! Effect of low‐load blood‐flow restricted training versus heavy slow resistance training in unilateral patellar tendinopathy: a randomized clinical trial Hjortshoej MH, Juneja H, Svensson RB, et al. Scandinavian Med Sci Sports. 2025;35(12):e70186. doi:10.1111/sms.70186 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
436: APTA CSM 2026 Live!
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Amit Gohil at APTA CSM 2026 in Anaheim, CA. Utilizing Rapid Effort Isometric Knee Extensions to Measure Explosive Strength after ACLR Gohil A, Graham MC, Noehren BW. Poster presented at: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; February 2026; Anaheim, CA. https://apta.confex.com/apta/csm2026/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/51078 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
435: Practitioner Survey of ACLR Testing
Force and power testing during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation: a world-wide survey of current practices Compagnin A, Della Villa F, La Rosa G, et al. Sports Med. Published online December 27, 2025. doi:10.1007/s40279-025-02374-4 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
434: Foot Muscle Activation and Force During Exercise
On this episode we were jointed by special guest sports podiatrist researcher John Osborne! The influence of body posture and added mass on intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle activation and force output during common foot strengthening exercises Osborne JWA, Menz HB, Landorf KB, et al. J Sport Health Sci. Published online December 2025:101110. doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101110 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
433: Perceptions of Comfort and Shoe Recommendations
Running shoe recommendations based on gait analysis improve perceptions of comfort, performance and injury risk: a single‐blind randomised crossover trial Fife A, Esculier JF, Ramsey C, et al. Transl Sports Med. 2025;2025(1):1419641. doi:10.1155/tsm2/1419641 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
432: Patellar Tendon Maturation
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Jason Eure! Maturation of the proximal patellar tendon structure in the adolescent athlete: a longitudinal study Harris M, Rio EK, Docking S, et al. J Sci Med Sport. Published online December 2025:S1440244025005250. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2025.11.015 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
431: Plantar Flexor Function During Hopping After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Differential contributions of lower leg muscle activation to plantar flexor function during single-leg hopping one year after Achilles tendon rupture: A shift from monoarticular to biarticular muscle work Harðarson GR, Huseth KR, Aagaard P, et al. J Biomech. 2026;195:113082. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.113082 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
430: Eccentrics Vs. Concentrics and Muscle Damage
The effects of concentric and eccentric exercise performed at long muscle length on muscle damage Karyofyllidou AV, Terzis G, Mandalidis D, et al. J Sports Sci. 2025;43(24):3160-3168. doi:10.1080/02640414.2025.2577034 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
429: Mobilization with Movement Vs. Sham for Shoulder Pain
The immediate effects of mobilization with movement on shoulder range of motion and pain in patients with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A randomized controlled trial (Evolution Trial) Wang S, Zeng J, Mani R, et al. Braz J Phys Ther. 2024;28(6):101145. doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101145 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
428: Shockwave Therapy for Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Physiotherapy Compared With Shockwave Therapy for the Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Rich A, Ford J, Cook J, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2025;53(14):3396-3407. doi:10.1177/03635465251391134 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
427: Velocity-Based Training
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Steven Hirsch! A Critical Appraisal of Using Barbell Velocity Data to Regulate Training Hirsch SM, Chapman CJ, Singh H, et al. J Strength Cond Res. 2025;39(3):360-372. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000005050 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
426: Neuroinflammatory Markers and Sport Concussion
On this episode we were joined by special guest physical therapist Olivia Abdoo! Microglial activation persists beyond clinical recovery following sport concussion in collegiate athletes Neumann KD, Seshadri V, Thompson XD, et al. Front Neurol. 2023;14:1127708. doi:10.3389/fneur.2023 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
425: Pain Memory and Isometric Strength
Differing Effects of Nociception and Pain Memory on Isometric Muscle Strength in Participants With and Without a History of Injury: A Quasi-Experimental Study Sueki DG, Dunleavy K, Puentedura EJ, et al. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023;102(9):787-794. doi:10.1097/PHM.000000000000220 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
424: The Lateral Gastrocnemius and Achilles Tendinopathy
Selective triceps surae weakness in Achilles tendinopathy: it is time to look beyond the soleus Fernandes GL, Orssatto LB, Hug F, et al. Sportrxiv. 2025 Pre-print. doi:10.51224/SRXIV.633 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
423: Heavy Slow Resistance Training for Gluteal Tendinopathy
Heavy Slow Resistance Training Combined with Patient Education in Patients with Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Feasibility Study Grigat JM, Kjeldsen T, Jørgensen SL, et al. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. Published online September 2025:103425. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103425 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
422: Collegiate Basketball Jump Normative Data
On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Drake Berberet from Hawkin Dynamics! Unlocking Basketball Athletic Performance: Force Plate-Derived Countermovement Jump Normative Reference Values From Seven NCAA Division-I Power Five Men's College Basketball Teams Berberet D, Petway A, Bell K, et al. Int J Strength Cond. 2024;4(1). doi:10.47206/ijsc.v4i1.354 Unlocking Basketball Athletic Performance: Countermovement Jump Rebound (CMJ-RE) Normative Reference Values Derived from Force Plate Data Across Seven NCAA Division-I Power Five Men's College Basketball Teams Berberet D, Petway A, Bell K, et al. Int J Strength Cond. 2025;5(1). doi:10.47206/ijsc.v5i1.555 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux
421: Tendon Strain and Exercise Parameters
Personalized tendon loading reduces muscle‐tendon imbalances in male adolescent elite athletes Domroes T, Weidlich K, Bohm S, et al. Scandinavian Med Sci Sports. 2024;34(1):e14555. doi:10.1111/sms.14555 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 VALD MoveHealth - https://movehealth.me/ Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux