Risk Factors of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition
The 2024 American Journal of Sports Medicine study examined arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) in 300 patients with acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Over half (56%) displayed some degree of AMI, though none reached the irreversible grade 3. Simple hamstring‑fatiguing drills followed by quad activation resolved AMI in 79% of those cases during a single visit, while the remaining 21% required adjuncts such as biofeedback. The research identified swelling, high pain, crutch or pillow use, multi‑ligament injury, and early evaluation as red‑flag risk factors, while prior ACL injury appeared protective.
Ranking the Top Patellar Tendon Exercises by Tendon Load
The 2025 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise study quantified patellar tendon load across 35 common rehabilitation exercises, creating a weighted loading index that blends peak force, impulse, and loading rate. Researchers classified exercises into low, moderate, and high...
Using ChatGPT and AI in Physical Therapy
In episode 383 of #AskMikeReinold, physical therapists discuss how AI—especially ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and niche tools like OpenEvidence—is being woven into daily practice. They highlight OpenEvidence’s ability to surface PubMed‑linked research with minimal hallucinations, while ChatGPT and Gemini assist with treatment...
Should Adults Lift for Less than 5 Reps Per Set?
In episode 382 of #AskMikeReinold, the panel debates Mike Boyle’s claim that adult clients should not perform sets with fewer than five repetitions. Coaches Diwesh Poudyal, Dave Tilley, Dan Pope, and Kevin Coughlin largely agree that low‑rep, maximal loading is unnecessary...