Do you ever wish you could have an open and honest conversation with a researcher about a study they published and learn the back story behind the work? If so, Shop Talk is likely of interest to you. We identify some of the most novel research in musculoskeletal medicine and interview the authors of the work. Shop talk gives perspective on “why” the work was done and what the researchers think about the work they created. Shop talk interviews are updated routinely and we plan to include interviews in Spanish and Portuguese in upcoming episodes.


Shop Talk: Dr. Patrick Knox 

“Two studies addressing movement-evoked pain”


Shop Talk: Dr. Jodi Young

“Timing of physical therapy for individuals with patellofemoral pain and the influence on healthcare use, costs and recurrence rates”


Shop Talk: Dr. Michael Bade

“Multimodal conservative management of arthrofibrosis after total knee arthroplasty compared to manipulation under anesthesia”


Shop Talk: Dr. Casper Nim

“The importance of selecting the correct site to apply spinal manipulation when treating spinal pain: Myth or reality? A systematic review”


Shop Talk: Dr. Joel Bialosky

“Unraveling the Mechanisms of Manual Therapy: Modeling an Approach”


Shop Talk: Dr. Chad Cook

“Five Recommendations to Address the Limitations of PatientReported Outcome Measures”


Shop Talk: Dr. Mark Shepherd

“The influence of manual therapy dosing on outcomes in patients with hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review”


Shop Talk: Dr. Julia Castro & Dr. Mezhiat Filho

“Cognitive functional therapy compared with core exercise and manual therapy in patients with chronic low back pain: randomised controlled trial”


Shop Talk: Dr. César Fernández de las Peñas

“Manual Physical Therapy Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Parallel-Group Study”


Shop Talk: Dr. Carlos Gevers-Montoro

“Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Prevents Secondary Hyperalgesia Induced by Topical Capsaicin in Healthy Individuals”


Shop Talk: Dr. Daniel Maddox

“Over Half of Clinical Trials of Mobilization and Manipulation for Patients with Low Back Pain May Have Limited Real-World Applicability. A Systematic Review pf 132 Clinical Trials”


Shop Talk: Dr. Dan Rhon

“Manual Therapy: Always a Passive Treatment?”


Shop Talk: Dr. Seth Peterson

“Continuing Education Courses for Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapists in the United States Often Lack Supporting Evidence: A Review of Available Intervention Courses”


Shop Talk: Dr. Amy McDevitt

“Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for individuals with cervicogenic headache: a crossover randomized clinical trial”


Shop Talk: Dr. Martha Funabashi

“Definition and classification for adverse events following spinal and peripheral joint manipulation and mobilization: A scoping review”


Shop Talk: Dr. Austin Sheldon

“Adverse events associated with manual therapy of peripheral joints: A scoping review”


Shop Talk: Dr. Dafne Nascimento

“Do not make clinical decisions based on abstracts of healthcare research: A systematic review”


Shop Talk: Dr. Mark Wilhelm

“Mechanisms-based classifications of musculoskeletal pain”


Shop Talk: Mark Thomas

“The attitudes and beliefs about manual therapy held by patients experiencing low back pain: a scoping review”


Shop Talk: Dr. Robert Trager

“Clinician approaches to spinal manipulation for persistent spinal pain after lumbar surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data”


Shop Talk: Dr. Paul Mintken

“Cervicothoracic Manual Therapy Plus Exercise Therapy Versus Exercise Therapy Alone in the Management of Individuals With Shoulder Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial”


Shop Talk: Dr. Suzanne Snodgrass

“Thoracic Manual Therapy Improves Pain and Disability in Individuals With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Compared With Placebo: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 1-Year Follow-up”