Data Nerds is a new series that we are introducing which will be alternating weeks with our usual journal club podcast. In this series, we share cases from our clinical practice where we utilize objective testing to inform our decision making, with most attention paid to the results of the tests and interpretation of the information. Therefore, this works best when you can see the numbers. Luckily, these are uploaded to our YouTube channel! Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingRehab.

We have a special gues on this week! Jason Tuori, a board-certified sports physical therapist, host of PT InQuest podcast, and co-presenter of the Dungeons and Dynamometers continuing-education course joins us to talk through all of the tech that he has and uses in clinic. Our conversation spans various pieces of equipment and their uses. No specific cases here, but if you want to learn more about what's out there in the world of force-testing, this is the place!

Mike and Pat come back with part 2 of the EU-US meniscus rehabilitation consensus from 2024. This consensus paper focused on non-operative management and return to sport. Some themes still hold true from the first paper: utilize tissue healing timelines and objective criteria for decision-making, and the type and location of the surgery/tear are important for determining prognosis. If you missed episode 100, check it out to learn about post-op meniscus rehab!

The article can be found here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/epdf/10.2519/josptopen.2025.13539

As always, if you enjoy what you hear, be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform and on Instagram @readingrehabpod. If you have any article recommendations be sure to send them our way!

Data Nerds is a new series that we are introducing which will be alternating weeks with our usual journal club podcast. In this series, we share cases from our clinical practice where we utilize objective testing to inform our decision making, with most attention paid to the results of the tests and interpretation of the information. Therefore, this works best when you can see the numbers. Luckily, these are uploaded to our YouTube channel! Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingRehab.

Pat leads Mike through a case of an 18 year old who had a gastroc release surgery. Pat used Vald force plate data for isometric calf strength testing and training throughout the rehab process.

The boys are back for big episode 100! We're talking about a recent consensus statement that came out about post-operative rehab for mensical surgeries. Our biggest takeaways: tear type matters, medial vs lateral tears matters less, and use criteria throughout the rehab process. Listen to the podcast for the full breakdown of recommendations!

The article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40353298/

As always, if you enjoy what you hear, be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform and on Instagram @readingrehabpod. If you have any article recommendations be sure to send them our way!

Data Nerds is a new series that we are introducing which will be alternating weeks with our usual journal club podcast. In this series, we share cases from our clinical practice where we utilize objective testing to inform our decision making, with most attention paid to the results of the tests and interpretation of the information. Therefore, this works best when you can see the numbers. Luckily, these are uploaded to our YouTube channel! Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingRehab.

In this episode, Mike leads us through a case where he used a Tindeq to test isometric knee extension strength and the Runeasi to perform a running gait analysis. We think it's pretty neat!

Data Nerds is a new series that we are introducing which will be alternating weeks with our usual journal club podcast. In this series, we share cases from our clinical practice where we utilize objective testing to inform our decision making, with most attention paid to the results of the tests and interpretation of the information. Therefore, this works best when you can see the numbers. Luckily, these are uploaded to our YouTube channel! Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingRehab.

In this episode, Pat leads us through a case where he did an isometric knee extension and flexion "pop-quiz" for a patient with a suspected meniscal tear. Watch or listen to hear what his clinical takeaways were from the results!

This week Mike and Pat discuss a recent article from the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy which provides normative data for calf endurance using a new Calf Raise app. The standard 5/5 MMT 25 rep single leg calf raise stilll reigns supreme! What do you think about this app? It is free on the app store, so play around with it clinically and let us know how it is most helpful for you!

The article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40020545/

As always, if you enjoy what you hear, be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform and on Instagram @readingrehabpod. If you have any article recommendations be sure to send them our way!

After a week off, Mike and Pat are back to talk through a short article about backward design in sports rehab. Essentially this is starting with the end in mind. The authors feel there has been enough publications demonstrating why this is important in sports rehab, but not enough on how to actually do it. Listen to the podcast to hear us break down the different components and give some examples of how we use this process in our practice.

The article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40267618/

As always, if you enjoy what you hear, be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform and on Instagram @readingrehabpod. If you have any article recommendations be sure to send them our way!