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.
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Feb 8, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
Which Is More Effective For Pain - Medication or Exercise?
A recent network meta-analysis helps us answer the question.
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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
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Is Manual Therapy Just a Placebo?
Is manual therapy largely a placebo? A new study provides some clarity.
Feb 2, 20232 min read
How do you tailor exercise for chronic low back pain?
Comparing supervised exercise therapy with graded activity.
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20235 min read
Does Exercise Intensity Matter for Fat Loss?
Comparing two popular training methods
Jan 28, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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.
Jan 25, 20232 min read
How Can We Improve Exercise Adherence for Cardiovascular Health?
We know exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health. Consistent moderate and high-intensity physical activity (i.e., following the...
Jan 24, 20232 min read
What Does a Patient-Centered Assessment Look Like?
What does a patient-centered evaluation and treatment look like? The authors of a recent review used recent evidence to support a...
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Can A Simple Quad Stretch Help with Knee Osteoarthritis?
Should we use stretching as an intervention in our clinics? To answer this question, we first need to determine if stretching is an...
Jan 21, 20234 min read
What is the Relationship Between Strength and Pain?
Being strong is great for health, but its relationship with pain is less clear
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Do We Need to Stretch to Improve Mobility?
Range of motion is often considered a key characteristic of musculoskeletal health. It is not as important as strength, muscle mass, or...
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