Pain and Function Are Not The Only Markers of Treatment Success for Knee Osteoarthritis
A recent trial explored whether tailored exercise works better than generic programming for people with knee osteoarthritis
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Jun 9, 20231 min read
Is Pain Contagious?
This article presents study results that show the role of observational learning in pain perception without injury.
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Should You Use Cryotherapy to Help with Pain or Exercise Recovery?
The Clinical Gap Podcast explores cryotherapy for pain, exercise recovery, and injury healing.
May 3, 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
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Use a 'Top Down' Approach to Treat Chronic Pain
Don't treat an MRI. Treat the patient.
Mar 28, 20232 min read
How Does Extensive Sensorimotor Training Influence Pain?
a recent study that assessed whether extensive multisensory training influences pain sensitivity.
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Does Cognitive Stress Worsen Pain Perception?
A recent study investigated the influence of a purely cognitive stressor on pain perception in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Does Pain Reduce Peak Force Output?
A recent study compared isometric deadlift strength and muscle excitation in individuals with acute LBP to controls
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Which Is More Effective For Pain - Medication or Exercise?
A recent network meta-analysis helps us answer the question.
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 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
Sep 16, 20215 min read
Could Lifting With a Rounded Back Be Ideal?
Looking at the safety and effectiveness of lifting with a flexed spine
Aug 25, 20214 min read
Running Is Beneficial for Knee Health
You read that correctly. No words are missing.
Aug 10, 20216 min read
Stop Telling People Posture Causes Pain
How much longer are we going to ignore decades of research?
Jul 15, 20213 min read
What Are Your Doctor’s Beliefs About Pain?
The pain beliefs are more important than their credentials.
Jun 5, 20213 min read
You Don’t Need Surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear
Another study showing surgery is often not the answer for pain
May 3, 20212 min read
The Message of Avoiding “Bad” Posture is More Harmful than the Posture
The intention may be good but the frequent focus on posture is driving unnecessary fear
Apr 29, 20213 min read
First People, Now Animals. Stop The Kinesiotape Madness
Kinesio tape is not the answer to reducing pain and improving athletic performance
Feb 12, 20213 min read
You Don't Need to Keep Your Back Straight
Lifting with a rounded low back is not asking for a back injury.
Feb 2, 20214 min read
MRIs Often Cause More Harm than Benefit
The MRI is a great invention and can provide life-saving information, but it also leads to unnecessary harm and wastes billions of dollars.
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