IJSPT Journal Club

Don't miss the opportunity to join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers are: Sports PT legend George Davies, along with co-authors Casey Unverzagt and Matt Gauthier, will discuss their recent publication related to the assessment and treatment of baseball pitchers. This is sure to be a great discussion with plenty of insight! This month's featured articles: 1) Gauthier ML, Unverzagt CA, Davies GJ. Evaluation and Treatment of Baseball Pitchers: There’s More to Assess than the Arm. IJSPT. 2025;20(1):113-126. doi:10.26603/​001c.127461. PMID:39758696

Don't miss the opportunity to join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers are: Matt Milewski, MD, and Mark Paterno, PT, PhD, MBA, SCS, ATC, with a discussion on RTP following ACL and the role of psychological readiness. This month's featured articles: 1) Tarchala M, Milewski MD, Gossman EC, et al. Lower psychological readiness to return to sport after revision ACL surgery. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. Published online July 18, 2025. doi:10.1002/ksa.12797 2) Sell TC, Zerega R, King V, et al. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sport after Injury Scale (ACL-RSI) Scores over Time After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Sports Med Open. 2024;10(1):49. Published 2024 Apr 30. doi:10.1186/s40798-024-00712-w

Don't miss the opportunity to join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers are: Dr. Prohaska and Ty Manske are back in a discussion about ACL rehab from the patient, PT, and surgeon perspectives. We will discuss the risks and outcomes of arthrofibrosis in ACL-R. This will be the final edition in our series of 3 segments over the course of 2025 Journal Club. Don't miss out! This month's featured articles: 1) Worsham J, Lowe WR, Copa D, et al. Subsequent Surgery for Loss of Motion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Does Not Influence Function at 2 Years: A Matched Case-Control Analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2019;47(11):2550-2556. doi:10.1177/0363546519863347 2) Rosenberg AM, Stern BZ, Tiao J, et al. Earlier Initiation of Supervised Physical Rehabilitation Is Not Associated With Decreased Arthrofibrosis After Isolated Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy. 2025;41(8):2908-2915.e2. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2024.12.004

Join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speaker is Dr. Keith Meister. This month's featured articles: 1) Meta F, Meister K, Griffith TB, et al. Epidemiology of Elbow Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgeries in Major and Minor League Baseball Pitchers: A Descriptive Study of 2281 Cases. Orthop J Sports Med. 2025;13(7):23259671251352199. Published 2025 Jul 7. doi:10.1177/23259671251352199 2) Meister KM, Evans D, Wilk KE, Arrigo CA. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Hybrid Reconstruction Surgery & Rehabilitation in the Overhead Athlete. IJSPT. 2025;20(2):293-305. doi:10.26603/001c.128512 We also continued our new feature "Case in Point" Sponsored by ATI/iMSKA which is a brief case study session on the topic of the night. More exciting things to come on this!

Join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speaker is Luga Podesta, MD. Dr. Podesta is a nationally recognized leader in regenerative orthopedics and sports medicine. He is the Director of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the Bluetail Medical Group-Naples where he specializes in advanced non-surgical cell based orthobiologic and image guided treatments for orthopedic, musculoskeletal related sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions. Learn more: https://lugapodestamd.com This month's featured articles: 1) Podesta L, Crow SA, Volkmer D, Bert T, Yocum LA. Treatment of partial ulnar collateral ligament tears in the elbow with platelet-rich plasma. Am J Sports Med. 2013;41(7):1689-1694. doi:10.1177/0363546513487979 We also launched our new feature "Case in Point" Sponsored by ATI/iMSKA which is a brief case study session on the topic of the night. More exciting things to come on this!

Join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers Prof John O'Donnell and A/Prof Amir Takla of Melbourne, Australia discuss hip arthroscopy and rehabilitation. This month's featured articles: Griffin DR, Dickenson EJ, Wall PDH, et al. Hip arthroscopy versus best conservative care for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (UK FASHIoN): a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2018;391(10136):2225-2235. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31202-9

Join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speaker is: Dr. Vincent Key in a discussion on UCL reconstruction and rehabilitation. This month's featured articles: 1) Key VH, Cole AA, Freeman MH. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Utilizing a 3-Strand Palmaris Tendon Autograft With a Hybrid Linear Construct. Arthrosc Tech. 2024;14(2):103215. Published 2024 Aug 23. doi:10.1016/j.eats.2024.103215 2) Camp CL, Bernard C, Benavitz B, Konicek J, Altchek DW, Dines JS. Reconstruction of the Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Biomechanical Comparison of a Novel Anatomic Technique to the Docking Technique. Orthop J Sports Med. 2019;7(7):2325967119857592. Published 2019 Jul 17. doi:10.1177/2325967119857592

Join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers are: Dr. Prohaska and Ty Manske in a discussion about ACL rehab from the patient, PT, and surgeon perspective. This will be the second in a series of three segments over the course of 2025 Journal Club. This month's featured articles: 1) Fontanier V, Vergonjeanne M, Eon P, Bruchard A, Laplaud D. Effect of open kinetic chain exercises during the first weeks of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Phys Ther Sport. 2025;72:95-108. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2025.02.005 2)Solie B, Carlson M, Doney C, Kiely M, LaPrade R. Oh, My Quad: A Clinical Commentary And Evidence-Based Framework for the Rehabilitation of Quadriceps Size and Strength after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. IJSPT. 2024;19(12):1600-1628. doi:10.26603/001c.126191 3)Almansouri SY, Sigward SM. Increased Gait Speed Changes Knee Mechanics Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Implications and Caution for Treadmill Training in Early Rehabilitation. IJSPT. 2025;20(3):354-363. doi:10.26603/001c.129803 To learn more about the IJSPT and Journal Club visit www.ijspt.org

Join JT Tokish, MD along with moderators IJSPT editors Ashley Campbell, Rob Manske and Phil Page, for our March Journal Club in a discussion on conservative and operative management of shoulder instability. Special added guests this month: Chuck Thigpen, PT and George Davies, PT This month's featured articles: 1) Tokish JM, Thigpen CA, Kissenberth MJ, et al. The Nonoperative Instability Severity Index Score (NISIS): A Simple Tool to Guide Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of the Unstable Shoulder. Sports Health. 2020;12(6):598-602. doi:10.1177/1941738120925738 2) Dickens JF, Rue JP, Cameron KL, et al. Successful Return to Sport After Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization Versus Nonoperative Management in Contact Athletes With Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Am J Sports Med. 2017;45(11):2540-2546. doi:10.1177/0363546517712505 3) Tokish JM, Kuhn JE, Ayers GD, et al. Decision making in treatment after a first-time anterior glenohumeral dislocation: A Delphi approach by the Neer Circle of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020;29(12):2429-2445. doi:10.1016/j.jse.2020.08.011 Don't miss another Journal Club! Sign up to be notified of IJSPT educational opportunities: https://ijspt.org

Join Rachel Frank, MD along with moderators IJSPT editors Ashley Campbell, Rob Manske and Phil Page, for our February Journal Club in a discussion on meniscal injuries, surgery, and rehabilitation of the knee. This month's featured articles: 1) D'Ambrosi R, Meena A, Raj A, et al. In elite athletes with meniscal injuries, always repair the lateral, think about the medial! A systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2023;31(6):2500-2510. doi:10.1007/s00167-022-07208-8 2) Kunze KN, Mazzucco M, Thomas Z, et al. High Rate of Return to Sport for Athletes Undergoing Articular Cartilage Restoration Procedures for the Knee: A Systematic Review of Contemporary Studies. Am J Sports Med. Published online January 10, 2025. doi:10.1177/03635465241280975 3) Migliorini F, Asparago G, Oliva F, Bell A, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Greater rate of return to play and re-injury following all-inside meniscal repair compared to the inside-out technique: a systematic review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2023;143(10):6273-6282. doi:10.1007/s00402-023-04933-8 Don't miss another Journal Club! Sign up to be notified of IJSPT educational opportunities: https://ijspt.org

Don't miss the opportunity to join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers are back by popular demand following our December 2024 IJSPT JC - Kevin Wilk, Lewis Lupowitz, Zach Thomas, and Morgan Ivey in a continued discussion of their two part clinical commentary. This month's featured articles (with a focus on part 2): 1) Wilk KE, Ivey M, Thomas ZM, Lupowitz L. Neurocognitive and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Techniques after ACL Injury, Part 1: Optimizing Recovery in the Acute Post-Operative Phase- A Clinical Commentary. IJSPT. 2024;19(11):1373-1385. doi:10.26603/​001c.124945 Link: https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/124945-neurocognitive-and-neuromuscular-rehabilitation-techniques-after-acl-injury-part-1-optimizing-recovery-in-the-acute-post-operative-phase-a-clinical 2) Thomas ZM, Lupowitz L, Ivey M, Wilk KE. Neurocognitive and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Techniques after ACL injury - Part 2: Maximizing Performance in the Advanced Return to Sport Phase. IJSPT. 2024;19(12):1629-1641. doi:10.26603/​001c.126270 Link: https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/126270-neurocognitive-and-neuromuscular-rehabilitation-techniques-after-acl-injury-part-2-maximizing-performance-in-the-advanced-return-to-sport-phase  

Don't miss the opportunity to join veteran sports physical therapists Rob Manske and Phil Page as well as the IJSPT EIC, Barb Hoogenboom as they discuss current research in sports PT. This month's guest speakers are: Dr. Dan Prohaska, Braidy Solie, PT, and Ty Manske in a discussion about early ACL rehab from the patient, PT, and surgeon perspective. This will be the first in a series of 3 segments over the course of 2025 Journal Club. This month's featured articles: 1) Solie B, Carlson M, Doney C, Kiely M, LaPrade R. Oh, My Quad: A Clinical Commentary And Evidence-Based Framework for the Rehabilitation of Quadriceps Size and Strength after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. IJSPT. 2024;19(12):1600-1628. doi:10.26603/001c.126191 2) Lin Q, Zhang Y, Qin J, Wu F. Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Volume After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024;12(12):23259671241301731. Published 2024 Dec 13. doi:10.1177/23259671241301731 3) Nedder VJ, Raju AG, Moyal AJ, Calcei JG, Voos JE. Impact of Psychological Factors on Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Sports Health. Published online July 23, 2024. doi:10.1177/19417381241256930

Join Rob and Phil with guests Kevin Wilk, PT and Jeff Dugas, MD in a discussion on ACL repair and ACL return to play. Google drive link to articles discussed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul2p3dIrWEEvUIOCRWfHYS-OPHhEwKFe?usp=share_link Don't miss another Journal Club! Sign up to be notified of IJSPT educational opportunities: https://nasmi.org/ijspt-sign-up/

Join Rob and Phil with guests Robroy Martin, PT and John Christoforetti, MD in a discussion on RTP after hip arthroscopy. Google drive link to articles discussed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul2p3dIrWEEvUIOCRWfHYS-OPHhEwKFe?usp=share_link Don't miss another Journal Club! Sign up to be notified of IJSPT educational opportunities: https://nasmi.org/ijspt-sign-up/