A Podcast for Orthopedic Physical Therapists where we interview master clinicians about the research that has influenced their practice over the years and give you tips on how to apply it to your own practice.
Brett Mueller is originally from Minnesota. After graduating from UW-La Crosse with his DPT, he completed the Howard Head Sports Residency in 2015, and earned his Sports Clinical Specialty in 2016. He specializes in shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles and provides medical coverage for USA Climbing. In addition to patient care, he has published work in multiple book chapters and international journals related to knee injuries and rehabilitation, as well as a chapter regarding climbing injuries. When he is not taking care of patients, Brett enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing, and hiking. Primary Article Citation: Rossettini G, Camerone EM, Carlino E, Benedetti F, Testa M. Context matters: the psychoneurobiological determinants of placebo, nocebo and context-related effects in physiotherapy. Arch Physiother. 2020;10:11. Published 2020 Jun 11. doi:10.1186/s40945-020-00082-ySecondary Article Citation: Ezzatvar Y, Dueñas L, Balasch-Bernat M, Lluch-Girbés E, Rossettini G. Which portion of physiotherapy treatments' effect is attributable to contextual effects in people with musculoskeletal pain?: A meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Apr 11:1-28. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2024.12126. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38602164.
Kinney M, Seider J, Beaty AF, Coughlin K, Dyal M, Clewley D. The impact of therapeutic alliance in physical therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of the literature. Physiother Theory Pract. 2020 Aug;36(8):886-898. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1516015. Epub 2018 Sep 28. PMID: 30265840.
Amber Thiry, PT, DPT:Boren K, Conrey C, Le Coguic J, Paprocki L, Voight M, Robinson TK. Electromyographic analysis of gluteus medius and gluteus maximus during rehabilitation exercises. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2011;6(3):206-223.Edwards PK, Ebert JR, Littlewood C, Ackland T, Wang A. A Systematic Review of Electromyography Studies in Normal Shoulders to Inform Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(12):931-944. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7271Anne Marie Majerus, PT, DPT:Shraim MA, Massé-Alarie H, Hall LM, Hodges PW. Systematic Review and Synthesis of Mechanism-based Classification Systems for Pain Experienced in the Musculoskeletal System. Clin J Pain. 2020;36(10):793-812. doi:10.1097/AJP.0000000000000860Seth Majerus, PT, DPT:Iversen VM, Norum M, Schoenfeld BJ, Fimland MS. No Time to Lift? Designing Time-Efficient Training Programs for Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review. Sports Med. 2021 Oct;51(10):2079-2095. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01490-1. Epub 2021 Jun 14. PMID: 34125411; PMCID: PMC8449772.
Cleland JA, Mintken PE, Carpenter K, Fritz JM, Glynn P, Whitman J, Childs JD. Examination of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with neck pain likely to benefit from thoracic spine thrust manipulation and a general cervical range of motion exercise: multi-center randomized clinical trial. Phys Ther. 2010 Sep;90(9):1239-50. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20100123. Epub 2010 Jul 15. PMID: 20634268.
Silbernagel KG, Thomeé R, Eriksson BI, Karlsson J. Continued sports activity, using a pain-monitoring model, during rehabilitation in patients with Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled study. Am J Sports Med. 2007 Jun;35(6):897-906. doi: 10.1177/0363546506298279. Epub 2007 Feb 16. PMID: 17307888.
McGinnis JM, Williams-Russo P, Knickman JR. The case for more active policy attention to health promotion. Health Aff (Millwood). 2002 Mar-Apr;21(2):78-93. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.21.2.78. PMID: 11900188.
Cook CE, George SZ, Reiman MP. Red flag screening for low back pain: nothing to see here, move along: a narrative review. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Apr;52(8):493-496. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098352. Epub 2017 Sep 18. PMID: 28923844.
Sahrmann S, Azevedo DC, Dillen LV. Diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment syndromes. Braz J Phys Ther. 2017 Nov-Dec;21(6):391-399. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.08.001. Epub 2017 Sep 27. PMID: 29097026; PMCID: PMC5693453.
Ellis MJ, Leddy JJ, Willer B. Physiological, vestibulo-ocular and cervicogenic post-concussion disorders: an evidence-based classification system with directions for treatment. Brain Inj. 2015;29(2):238-48. doi: 10.3109/02699052.2014.965207. Epub 2014 Oct 14. PMID: 25314613.
Thein-Nissenbaum J, Weiss DM, Kliethermes SA, Scerpella TA. Adolescent Bone Advantages 3 Years After Resistance Training Trial. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2022 Sep 23:1-9. doi: 10.1123/pes.2022-0011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36150707.
1) Sticks and Stones: The Impact of Language in Musculoskeletal RehabilitationMichael Stewart and Stephen LoftusJournal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2018 48:7, 519-522
Al Attar WSA, Soomro N, Sinclair PJ, Pappas E, Sanders RH. Effect of Injury Prevention Programs that Include the Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Hamstring Injury Rates in Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 2017 May;47(5):907-916. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0638-2. PMID: 27752982.
Bialosky JE, Bishop MD, George SZ, Robinson ME. Placebo response to manual therapy: something out of nothing? J Man Manip Ther. 2011 Feb;19(1):11-9. doi: 10.1179/2042618610Y.0000000001. PMID: 22294849; PMCID: PMC3172952.
Gabbett TJ. The training-injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder? Br J Sports Med. 2016 Mar;50(5):273-80. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095788. Epub 2016 Jan 12. PMID: 26758673; PMCID: PMC4789704.
Perriman A, Leahy E, Semciw AI. The Effect of Open- Versus Closed-Kinetic-Chain Exercises on Anterior Tibial Laxity, Strength, and Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Jul;48(7):552-566. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7656. Epub 2018 Apr 23. PMID: 29685058.
Barthuly AM, Bohannon RW, Gorack W. Gait speed is a responsive measure of physical performance for patients undergoing short-term rehabilitation. Gait Posture. 2012 May;36(1):61-4. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.01.002. Epub 2012 Mar 8. PMID: 22406292.