Mike Reinold

A new study examining the outcomes of two different rehabilitation programs following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction was recently published in AJSM.  The authors, from Oslo University in Norway, compared the outcomes from two groups of 74 patients (mean age 28 years old) after 6 months of rehabilitation. Group one performed a neuromuscular exercise program [...]

In a past article, I discussed assessing and treating dysfunction of the gluteus medius.  I reviewed an article from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the author’s recommendations.  Taking this information one step further, a recent article in JOSPT has quantified electromyographic activity of the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius during common exercises.  [...]

In my opinion, one of the most challenging disorders of the shoulder to properly diagnose during the early stages is adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder.  Let me explain that further – once a person has global tightness and loss of motion, this is a pretty easy diagnosis.  But I often wonder if some of our [...]

I tend to read a lot of books and journals so I am always on the lookout for new sources of information.  A few years ago I learned about a journal called Physical Therapy in Sport.  It is published by Elsevier and is the official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine [...]

Writing and publishing journal articles is challenging, but something that gets better with time and practice.  I recently stumbled across a website from Elsevier that has a nice booklet to help get you started in the journal articles writing experience.  Looks like a good place to start.  Check it out > Hints and tips on [...]

Today’s post is a review of a recent meta-analysis looking at the accuracy of clinical tests for meniscal lesions from our friend Dan Lorenz, MS, PT, ATC/L, CSCS. RESEARCH UPDATE: Clinical Tests for Meniscal Lesions Dan Lorenz, MS, PT, ATC/L, CSCS It has been estimated that approximately 27% of all outpatient physical therapy visits are [...]

There is an excellent article in the Journal of Athletic Training on concussions in sports.  The article is a consensus statement from the 3rd International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich in November of 2008.  The article reviews the evaluation, treatment, and return to play guidelines following a concussion in a very detailed [...]

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is one of my least favorite injuries.  It can be disabling, nagging, and sometimes even relentless!  A commonly recommended treatment involves the use of a tennis elbow strap.  There has been some support in the literature regarding these orthotics, however results in the literature have varied. A nice new study [...]