Management of patellar tendinopathy: a systematic review and …
Nov 29, 2021 — Objectives We performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to provide insights into the effectiveness of available treatment modalities in patellar tendinopathy(PT).Methods Several databases were searched in May 2021 for RCTs assessing the effectiveness of any intervention compared with any other intervention, placebo or no treatment for ...
Rehabilitation following meniscal repair: a systematic review
Apr 9, 2018 — Introduction. The menisci reduce stress by increasing the contact area between the femur and tibia. They buffer against axial, rotational and shearing forces about the knee during motion. 1 The loss of meniscal tissue localises tibiofemoral contact and leads to progressive arthrosis 2 3 and functional decline in the long term. 4 To prevent these degenerative changes, meniscal repair has become ...
Exercise for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a systematic …
Sep 19, 2018 — Objective To systematically review all randomised clinical trials to determine the efficacy of local strengthening exercises compared with other forms of conservative management for adults with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.Design Systematic review.Data sources Four electronic databases (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, Embase and PubMed) were searched ...
How do orthopaedic surgeons and rehabilitation professionals …
Aim To compare the interpretation of toe touch weight bearing (TTWB) and partial weight bearing (PWB) among orthopaedic surgeons, rehabilitation professionals and patients.Methodology 78 consultant and middle-grade orthopaedic surgeons in the UK completed a questionnaire. 64 rehabilitation professionals (including physiotherapists) at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Headley Court were ...
Exercise training for intermittent claudication: a narrative review …
Nov 6, 2020 — Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerotic narrowing of the arteries supplying the lower limbs often resulting in intermittent claudication, evident as pain or cramping while walking. Supervised exercise training elicits clinically meaningful benefits in walking ability and quality of life. Walking is the modality of exercise with the strongest evidence and is recommended in ...
MilaniGPO, etal Open p E e 2239:e161 doi:11136bmjsem-223-161 1 Open access Original research Exercise intensity domains determined by heart rate at the ventilatory thresholds in patients with
Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a …
May 7, 2020 — Objective Massage is ubiquitous in elite sport and increasingly common at amateur level but the evidence base for this intervention has not been reviewed systematically. We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effect of massage on measures of sporting performance and recovery.Design and eligibility We searched PubMed, MEDLINE and Cochrane to identify ...
Association of the British Athletic Muscle Injury Classification and ...
Association of the British Athletic Muscle Injury Classification and ...
Isometric versus isotonic exercise for greater trochanteric pain ...
Sep 21, 2019 — Objectives Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain. Limited evidence exists for the effectiveness of exercise for GTPS. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of isometric and isotonic exercise for individuals with GTPS.Methods This randomised controlled pilot trial recruited 30 participants with GTPS. Both programmes consisted of daily ...
Therapeutic effects of turmeric or curcumin extract on pain and ...
Jan 13, 2021 — Purpose To determine whether supplementation with turmeric or curcumin extract effects pain and physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Second, we investigated the therapeutic response (pain and function) of turmeric compared with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Methods A search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane Review. Inclusion ...