PTOtherInternational journal of sports physical therapy2022
Lifting Techniques: Why Are We Not Using Evidence To Optimize Movement?
Nicholas B Washmuth, Abby D McAfee, C Scott Bickel
PMID 35024210WHAT IT FOUND
There is no single safest lifting technique.
The optimal choice depends on the patient's goal, such as conserving energy, building specific tissue, or managing pain, rather than defaulting to the squat.
What this paper is
This is a clinical suggestion proposing a framework for selecting lifting techniques based on patient goals. It does not report original methods, results, or patient outcomes, so there are no new findings to act on.
The easy way to misread this
Do not treat this framework as evidence-based proof that one technique prevents injury. The paper argues that context determines the best movement, but it does not test this approach in patients.