YouTube Videos on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition Show Low‐to‐Moderate Quality and Reliability
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- 1Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine Tor Vergata University of Rome Rome Italy
- 2Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Vito Fazzi Hospital Lecce Italy
- 3Department of Experimental Medicine (Di.Me.S.) University of Salento Lecce Italy
- 4Infradepartmental University Program of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine “V. Fazzi” Hospital, ASL Lecce Lecce Italy
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) using validated assessment instruments and to identify predictors of higher‐quality content.
Methods: This cross‐sectional study analyzed English‐language YouTube videos identified on November 2, 2025, using the search terms “arthrogenic muscle inhibition” and “AMI.” Video quality was assessed using the DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association, and Global Quality Score instruments. Assessments were performed independently by 2 experienced knee surgeons. Correlations between quality scores and video characteristics (views, likes, comments, time online, duration, source, and topic) were analyzed using nonparametric tests and multivariate regression with Bonferroni correction.
Results: A total of 45 videos were analyzed. Mean scores were 44.9 ± 20.5 for DISCERN, 1.47 ± 1.56 for Journal of the American Medical Association, and 2.93 ± 1.53 for Global Quality Score, indicating overall low‐to‐moderate quality. Video quality was strongly correlated across scoring systems (ρ > 0.86, P < .001). Videos addressing mechanisms and therapeutic interventions had the highest quality (mean DISCERN score: 62.7), whereas videos on patient experience and rehabilitation alone scored lowest (P < .001). Comment count correlated negatively with DISCERN scores (ρ = –0.37, P = .046). Video topic was the strongest independent predictor of video quality (P < .001).
Conclusions: YouTube videos on AMI demonstrate low‐to‐moderate quality and reliability, with substantial variation by topic and content type.
Clinical Relevance: Improving the quality of online AMI‐related content may enhance patient education and promote accurate dissemination of rehabilitation information.
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BibTeX
@article{conteduca2026youtube,
title = {{YouTube Videos on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition Show Low‐to‐Moderate Quality and Reliability}},
author = {Jacopo Conteduca and Damiano Longo and Fabrizio Piacquadio and Alberto Casto and Luigi Valentino and Andrea Bernetti and Giuseppe Rollo},
journal = {Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1002/ars2.70136},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13720863},
note = {CC BY-NC},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - YouTube Videos on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition Show Low‐to‐Moderate Quality and Reliability
AU - Jacopo Conteduca
AU - Damiano Longo
AU - Fabrizio Piacquadio
AU - Alberto Casto
AU - Luigi Valentino
AU - Andrea Bernetti
AU - Giuseppe Rollo
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/30
JO - Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation
DO - 10.1002/ars2.70136
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13720863
AB - Purpose: To evaluate the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) using validated assessment instruments and to identify predictors of higher‐quality content. Methods: This cross‐sectional study analyzed English‐language YouTube videos identified on November 2, 2025, using the search terms “arthrogenic muscle inhibition” and “AMI.” Video quality was assessed using the DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association, and Global Quality Score instruments. Assessments were performed independently by 2 experienced knee surgeons. Correlations between quality scores and video characteristics (views, likes, comments, time online, duration, source, and topic) were analyzed using nonparametric tests and multivariate regression with Bonferroni correction. Results: A total of 45 videos were analyzed. Mean scores were 44.9 ± 20.5 for DISCERN, 1.47 ± 1.56 for Journal of the American Medical Association, and 2.93 ± 1.53 for Global Quality Score, indicating overall low‐to‐moderate quality. Video quality was strongly correlated across scoring systems (ρ > 0.86, P < .001). Videos addressing mechanisms and therapeutic interventions had the highest quality (mean DISCERN score: 62.7), whereas videos on patient experience and rehabilitation alone scored lowest (P < .001). Comment count correlated negatively with DISCERN scores (ρ = –0.37, P = .046). Video topic was the strongest independent predictor of video quality (P < .001). Conclusions: YouTube videos on AMI demonstrate low‐to‐moderate quality and reliability, with substantial variation by topic and content type. Clinical Relevance: Improving the quality of online AMI‐related content may enhance patient education and promote accurate dissemination of rehabilitation information.
SN - 2666-061X
ER -