The PT Podcast

In Episode 25 we go over the following two articles.

Dose–response effects of medical exercise therapy in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomised controlled clinical trial Berit Østerås, Håvard Østerås, Tom Arild Torstensen, and Ottar Vasseljen. Physiotherapy. 2013;99:126-131.

Roller-Massager application to the hamstrings increases sit-and reach range of motion within five to ten seconds without performance impairments Sullivan KM, Silvey D, Batton DC, and Behm DG. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2013;8:228-236.

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In Episode 24 we go over the following two articles.

Outcomes of Endoscopic Gluteus Medius Repair With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up Benjamin G. Domb, Itamar Botser, and Brian D. Giordano. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013;41:988-997.

Immediate Effects of Lumbopelvic Manipulation and Lateral Gluteal Kinesio Taping on Unilateral Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Joseph Miller, Richard Westrick, Angela Diebal, Christopher Marks, and J. Parry Gerber. J Sports Phys Ther. 2013;5:214-219.

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Erik sits down and chats with 2013 Peyton Award Winner Allen Hardin while at CSM in San Diego.

Allen is the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine & Sports Performance and Men’s Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist at The University of Texas at Austin. He is a Board Certified Sports Physical Therapy Specialist, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Allen is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Society. He previously served on the Executive Board of the APTA Sports Physical Therapy Section and was a co-founder of the Sports Section’s Intercollegiate & Professional Sports Special Interest Group. He was the recipient of the 1997 SPTS New Horizon Award, the 2003 SPTS Clinical Education Award, and the 2010 SPTS Outstanding Service Award.

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In Episode 23 we go over the following two articles.

Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis Jeffrey N. Katz, Robert H. Brophy, Christine E. Chaisson, Leigh de Chaves, Brian J. Cole, et al. New England Journal of Medicine. 2013; published online before print March 19, 2013, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1301408.

The STarT Back Screening Tool and Individual Psychological Measures: Evaluation of Prognostic Capabilities for Low Back Pain Clinical Outcomes in Outpatient Physical Therapy Settings Jason M. Beneciuk, Mark D. Bishop, Julie M. Fritz, Michael E. Robinson, Nabih R. Asal, Anne N. Nisenzon, and Steven Z. George Physical Therapy Journal. 2013;93:(3)321-333.

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Mike Reiman sits down with Erik while at CSM and talks about hip rehab and the role of manual therapy in physical therapy.

Michael P. Reiman, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, FAAOMPT, CSCS is an assistant professor of physical therapy at Duke University Medical Center. In addition to his certifications as an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, Mike is a manual therapy fellow through the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists, is a USA Weightlifting level 1 coach and a USA Track and Field level 1 coach.

Mike has co-written the only textbook on functional testing, Functional Testing in Human Performance, written 10 book chapters on orthopedic examination/intervention and training for strength, power, and endurance. He has also written over 30 peer-reviewed articles, currently serves on the editorial board for, and is a reviewer for multiple orthopedic and sports related journals. He is the Sports Section Hip SIG Chair for the APTA.

Mike is the co-director of the orthopaedic manual therapy fellowship program at Duke. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting Association, and USA Track and Field Association. He also teaches continuing education courses for North American Seminars.

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Intro – Funkorama – Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
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In Episode 22 we go over the following two articles.

Preoperative MRI Underestimates Articular Cartilage Defect Size Compared With Findings at Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Andrew B. Campbell, Michael V. Knopp, Gregory P. Kolovich, Wendo Wei, Guang Jia, Robert A. Siston, and David C. Flanigan
American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013;41:(3)590-595.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Follow-up Assessment of Sciatica
Abdelilah el Barzouhi, Carmen L.A.M. Vleggeert-Lankamp, Geert J. Lycklama à Nijeholt, Bas F. Van der Kallen, Wilbert B. van den Hout, Wilco C.H. Jacobs, Bart W. Koes, and Wilco C. Peul
New England Journal of Medicine. 2013; published online before print March 14, 2013, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1209250.

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Friend of the show Teresa Schuemann was nice enough to send me the link to the movie Escape Fire which will be aired by CNN this Sunday. It turns out that some of her physician friends were interviewed in the piece.

Now I haven’t watched it yet (nor has Teresa) so who knows what it will discuss (I’m a little wary of Andrew Weil myself) but it should provide for some interesting discussions. I’ve been an outspoken supporter of using DPTs as first line, direct access “gatekeepers” for orthopedic injuries as a way of reducing costs. It’d be interesting if that gets discussed…

In Episode 21 we go over the following two articles.

Effect of Corticosteroid Injection, Physiotherapy, or Both on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Unilateral Lateral Epicondylalgia
Brooke K. Coombes, Leanne Bisset, Peter Brooks, Asad Khan, Bill Vicenzino
Journal of the American Medical Association. 2013;309(5):461-469.

Open Kinetic Chain Exercises in a Restricted Range of Motion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Thiago Yukio Fukuda, Deborah Fingerhut, Viviane Coimbra Moreira, Paula Maria Ferreira Camarini, Nathalia Folco Scodeller, Aires Duarte, Jr, Mauro Martinelli, and Flavio Fernandes Bryk
American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2013; published online before print February 19, 2013, doi:10.1177/0363546513476482.

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Dan and I sit down and talk about working in professional sports, hanging around the weight room, and the application of exercise science in physical therapy.

Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, LAT, CSCS is a recognized clinician, educator, and author in sports and orthopedic physical therapy. Besides being a PT/ATC, he is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USA Weightlifting Level I Sports Performance Coach. He spent some time at the U.S. Olympic Training Center back in ’04 before serving as an assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dan is the current Chair of the Sports Performance Enhancement Special Interest Group (SIG) and is the Editor-in-Chief of Home Study Courses for the Sports Section. He also now runs his own clinic in Kansas City called Specialists in Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (www.ssorkc.com).

If you follow the PT and strength training literature you may have seen his name from time to time as he is a frequently published author.

Dan has also recently founded a non-profit organization for injury prevention in young athletes, The ASPIRE Foundation – The Athlete’s Sports Performance, Injury Reduction, and Education Foundation.  For more information go to www.the-aspire-foundation.com

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In Episode 20 we go over the following two articles.

Treatment for acute anterior cruciate ligament tear: five year outcome of randomised trial
Richard B Frobell, Harald P Roos, Ewa M Roos, Frank W Roemer, Jonas Ranstam, and L Stefan Lohmander
British Medical Journal 2013;346:f232
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Which Exercises Target the Gluteal Muscles While Minimizing Activation of the Tensor Fascia Lata? Electromyographic Assessment Using Fine-Wire Electrodes
David M. Selkowitz, George J. Beneck, and Christopher M. Powers
JOSPT 2013;43(2):54-64.

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Intro: “Balkan in the City” by rocavaco
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Exit: “Otra Vez (sight mix)” by gmz

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