Is High Load Training Superior for Achilles Tendinopathy?
A recent trial compared high-loading tendon exercises with standard exercise therapy or passive therapy.
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- Feb 13
- 1 min
Should Eccentric Exercises be Prioritized for the Achilles Tendon?
A recent review consisted of trials comparing eccentric exercise with another form of conservative treatment.
- Feb 12
- 1 min
Sunday Thoughts: High-Intensity vs. Low-Intensity Training
What can you do to facilitate and promote activity?
- Feb 11
- 3 min
Can Stretching Build Muscle and Strength?
A series of recent studies show stretching can improve strength and muscle mass.
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Is Aggressive Stretching Effective for a Frozen Shoulder?
This is another study that demonstrates aggressive stretching over multiple weeks can yield substantial improvement in mobility.
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Should We Train to Failure?
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the overall effect of training to failure versus non-failure on hypertrophy.
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Do You Need to Train at Full Range of Motion to Build Muscle?
A recent review explored the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy.
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Which Is More Effective For Pain - Medication or Exercise?
A recent network meta-analysis helps us answer the question.
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Can Exercise Build Muscle and Strength in People with Hip OA?
A recent study compared targeted resistance training with a sham exercise intervention to help answer the question.
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Exercise and Education vs. Saline Injection - Which is Better for Knee OA?
Exercise and lifestyle education are common treatments for osteoarthritis. Are the improvements achieved long lasting?
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Can Positive Lifestyle Behaviors and Emotional Health Factors Help with Low Back Pain?
When assessing the likelihood of someone remaining active in the presence of pain, lifestyle and emotional factors may be worth assessing
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Is Manual Therapy Just a Placebo?
Is manual therapy largely a placebo? A new study provides some clarity.
- Feb 2
- 2 min
How do you tailor exercise for chronic low back pain?
Comparing supervised exercise therapy with graded activity.
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Do Patients Follow Non-Op Knee OA Guidelines?
If a patient is deemed inappropriate for a TKR, do they receive appropriate care to manage their knee OA? According to recent research, no.
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Is Graded Activity Superior for Chronic Low Back Pain?
How do you tailor exercise for low back pain? This is an important consideration for all physios.
- Jan 30
- 2 min
What is a Good Strategy to Reduce Work-Related Pain?
A new study looked at a preventative strategy aimed to enhance the resilience of dentists and dental assistants who reported pain at work.
- Jan 29
- 5 min
Does Exercise Intensity Matter for Fat Loss?
Comparing two popular training methods
- Jan 28
- 1 min
How Good Are Physical Therapists at Identifying Relevant Psychosocial Factors?
Identifying psychosocial factors will help physios develop more accurate prognoses and tailor treatments.
- Jan 27
- 2 min
How Can We Help Adolescents with Persistent Low Back Pain?
To effectively treat pain, especially chronic pain, we must take a biopsychosocial approach, regardless of a one's age.
- Jan 26
- 2 min
How Durable is a Non-Operative Approach to Knee OA?
Is a total knee replacement (TKR) inevitable for someone with painful knee OA? Current research suggests it is not.
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