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PT Inquest
Hosted by Jason Tuori, Megan Graham, & Chris Juneau · EN
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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441: Isometric Contraction Complexity and Variability
Mar 2401:00:38Tap to summarizeOn 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
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440: Comparing the Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull and Belt Squat
Mar 1700:48:51Tap to summarizeA 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
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439: Sprinting Kinematics and Hamstring Length Changes
Mar 1000:55:45Tap to summarizePeak 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
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438: Risk Factor Terminology
Mar 300:46:11Tap to summarizeThe 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
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437: BFR Vs. Heavy Slow Resistance for Patellar Tendinopathy
Feb 2401:14:44Tap to summarizeOn 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
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436: APTA CSM 2026 Live!
Feb 1700:42:27Tap to summarizeOn 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
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435: Practitioner Survey of ACLR Testing
Feb 1001:02:16Tap to summarizeForce 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
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434: Foot Muscle Activation and Force During Exercise
Feb 301:05:14Tap to summarizeOn 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
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433: Perceptions of Comfort and Shoe Recommendations
Jan 2700:59:13Tap to summarizeRunning 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
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432: Patellar Tendon Maturation
Jan 2000:55:39Tap to summarizeOn 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
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