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Does MRI Grading Help Us Understand Pain in Spinal Stenosis?
A recent study evaluated the radiographic findings of people with spinal stenosis and assessed the associations with pain and function.
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Preventing Muscle Atrophy and Strength Decline as We Age
In the latest Clinical Gap Podcast episode, I discuss a study that explores how much we atrophy throughout our lifespan.
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Does Cartilage Loss Influence Knee Pain?
A recent study sought to quantify the relationship between cartilage loss and worsening knee pain
May 31, 20231 min read
Does Changing Your Running Step-Rate Reduce Your Risk for Running Injuries?
A recent study looks at the influence of step rate on injuries, performance, and biomechanics.
May 26, 20231 min read
More MRI Findings in Asymptomatic Athletes
A recent study assessed the differences MRI hip findings in asymptomatic athletes
May 24, 20231 min read
Concentric vs. Eccentric Exercise. Which is Better For Strength and Hypertrophy?
A new Clinical Gap Podcast episode
May 23, 20231 min read
Psychological, Social and Contextual Factors Always Influence Rehabilitation
A recent study explored the role of psychological, social, and contextual factors in return to sport rehabilitation
May 19, 20231 min read
Does an Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Accelerate or Delay Osteoarthritis?
A recent study followed patients for 5 years to help answer the question
May 17, 20231 min read
Would Telerehabilitation Address Gaps in ACL Post-Operative Care?
A recent study surveyed patients within 5 years of an ACL reconstruction to gauge their opinions on telerehabilitation for ACL rehab.
May 12, 20232 min read
Do Running Mechanics Explain Running Efficiency?
A recent study evaluated the ability of distance-running coaches to correctly rank distance runners on running efficiency.
May 10, 20231 min read
How Do Placebo and Nocebo Effect Sports Performance?
A recent review took looked at the effect of placebo and nocebo on sports performance.
May 5, 20231 min read
How Does Fear Contribute to Low Back Pain?
A recent commentary on the Fear-Avoidance Model helps us understand how chronic pain, catastrophizing, and pain-related fear are related
May 3, 20231 min read
New Podcast Episode: It Is Safe to Lift and Exercise With a Rounded Back
This episode explores current evidence supporting various strategies for lifting objects and heavy weight. Adding lifting variety can...
May 1, 20231 min read
Use a 'Top Down' Approach to Treat Chronic Pain
Don't treat an MRI. Treat the patient.
Apr 28, 20231 min read
You Do Not Need to Fear Open-Chain Exercises After ACL Surgery
Studies assessing open chain exercises a mere 4 weeks post-op demonstrate no change in tensile strength or laxity
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Using the recent Rotator Cuff CPG
A recent CPG focused on the full continuum of care for rotator cuff disorders
Apr 7, 20231 min read
What Are The Training Characteristics of World-Class Runners?
A recent literature review asked this question
Apr 6, 20232 min read
How Do Runner Injury Paradigms Influence Footwear Designs?
Exploring the four primary schools of thought regarding the influence of footwear on running-related injuries
Apr 5, 20231 min read
How Can Physios Help With Weight Management?
A recent survey study explored how MSK practitioners in Australia engage in weight management topics with their patients
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Surgery vs. Rehab for ACL Tear. Who Wins?
A living systematic review examines the current state of research assessing ACL-R vs. non-op care
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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