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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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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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English


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439: Sprinting Kinematics and Hamstring Length Changes

3/10/2026
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

Duration:00:55:45

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438: Risk Factor Terminology

3/3/2026
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

Duration:00:46:11

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437: BFR Vs. Heavy Slow Resistance for Patellar Tendinopathy

2/24/2026
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

Duration:01:14:44

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436: APTA CSM 2026 Live!

2/17/2026
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

Duration:00:42:27

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435: Practitioner Survey of ACLR Testing

2/10/2026
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

Duration:01:02:16

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434: Foot Muscle Activation and Force During Exercise

2/3/2026
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

Duration:01:05:14

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433: Perceptions of Comfort and Shoe Recommendations

1/27/2026
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

Duration:00:59:13

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432: Patellar Tendon Maturation

1/20/2026
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

Duration:00:55:39

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431: Plantar Flexor Function During Hopping After Achilles Tendon Rupture

1/13/2026
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

Duration:00:50:28

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430: Eccentrics Vs. Concentrics and Muscle Damage

1/6/2026
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

Duration:00:40:58

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429: Mobilization with Movement Vs. Sham for Shoulder Pain

12/30/2025
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

Duration:00:46:58

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428: Shockwave Therapy for Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

12/23/2025
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

Duration:00:44:35

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427: Velocity-Based Training

12/16/2025
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

Duration:00:59:22

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426: Neuroinflammatory Markers and Sport Concussion

12/9/2025
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

Duration:00:55:55

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425: Pain Memory and Isometric Strength

12/2/2025
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

Duration:00:47:06

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424: The Lateral Gastrocnemius and Achilles Tendinopathy

11/25/2025
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

Duration:00:50:20

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423: Heavy Slow Resistance Training for Gluteal Tendinopathy

11/18/2025
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

Duration:00:50:36

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422: Collegiate Basketball Jump Normative Data

11/11/2025
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

Duration:01:13:37

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421: Tendon Strain and Exercise Parameters

11/4/2025
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

Duration:00:44:24

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420: Proposed Injury Prevention Program Mechanisms

10/28/2025
Why does it work? Proposed biomedical effect mechanisms of exercise-based injury prevention programmes in football (Soccer) and handball: a scoping review of 104 studies Moen C, Myklebust G, Munkvold E, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2025;59(20):1435-1442. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2025-109802 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

Duration:00:47:27