Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 106, Issue 8 p1173-1182 August 2025 HIGILIGHTS • Combined ESWT and PRP offer superior pain relief and functional recovery in lateral epicondylitis. • PRP enhances wrist strength, shown by isokinetic evaluations. • No differences in ultrasonographic outcomes between treatment groups. • Therapeutic exercise amplifies the effectiveness of lateral […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Available online 23 July 2025 Shiya Yu BS Abstract Objective To determine the effects of thoracic spine manual therapy (TSMT) in managing shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Data Sources Five databases (Medline, Embase, Web of science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Cochrane Central) were searched […]
Clinical Commentary Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: June 19, 2025Volume55Issue7Pages463-467 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.13069 Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise therapy is a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis. However, many patients and some clinicians believe that exercise therapy might harm knee cartilage in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. CLINICAL QUESTION: Does exercise therapy damage knee joint cartilage in individuals at risk […]
June 2025 Submitted By Simone Ormsby, BSc, BHSc, PhD; Sandro Graca, MSc, Lic TCM, FABORM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A recently published study reveals the mechanisms by which acupuncture alleviates knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Acupuncture was performed at Neixiyan (EX-LE 4), Dubi (ST 35), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Hegu (LI 4), and Yanglingquan (GB 34) for 20 minutes daily over 28 days. Findings indicate that […]
Published May 9, 2025 | Originally published on ScienceDaily Top Health New research from the University of Sydney reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis. The study also found that following a Mediterranean diet, drinking green tea and […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 106, Issue 9p1447-1458September 2025 Published online April 29, 2025 Yuanhao Chen, Msc Abstract Objective To evaluate the comparative efficacy of various conservative treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), including manual therapy (MT), local steroid injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and low-level laser therapy, through […]
— Results from 6-month study suggest it’s a reasonable option by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 8, 2025 Key Takeaways Exercise is believed to improve outcomes in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, but it’s unclear whether some types are better than others. This randomized trial tested yoga against strength training as therapy for […]
— Big U.K. study finds benefit lasting years for one key outcome by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 3, 2025 Key Takeaways The effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis is still uncertain. In this study, the injections were associated with reduced use of opioids, alone and in combination products. Such benefits were […]
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2025 May;38(3):593-604. doi: 10.1177/10538127241308216. Epub 2025 Feb 11. Cai Jiang PMID: 39973276 PMCID: PMC12231828 DOI: 10.1177/10538127241308216 Abstract Background Ankle osteoarthritis (AOA) is a prevalent condition that affects joint function, often leading to pain, inflammation, and impaired mobility, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. Objective This study explores the effects of electroacupuncture […]
— Blood flow restriction increases benefit from exercise regimen by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today January 23, 2025 A technique now widely used in sports medicine to speed recovery from leg injuries helped reduce symptoms and improve function in people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, a randomized trial showed. Among 87 patients completing […]
By Stephanie Srakocic | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published November 7, 2024 Key Takeaways A study has found that participants who received once-weekly Ozepmic for 68 weeks reported over 50% less osteoarthritis knee pain. Study participants receiving Ozempic also experienced an average body weight reduction of 13.7%. This study adds to growing data suggesting […]
Arthritis Rheumatol . 2016 May;68(5):1281-9. doi: 10.1002/art.39527. Effects of Lowering Glycemic Index of Dietary Carbohydrate on Plasma Uric Acid Levels: The OmniCarb Randomized Clinical Trial Stephen P Juraschek PMID: 26636424 PMCID: PMC5532800 DOI: 10.1002/art.39527 Abstract Objective: The effects of carbohydrates on plasma uric acid levels are a subject of controversy. We determined the individual and […]
Cureus. 2024 Sep 8;16(9):e68959. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68959. eCollection 2024 Sep. Comparative Effectiveness of Acupuncture Versus Non-surgical Modalities for Treating Plantar Fasciitis: A Network Meta-Analysis Indrarajah Asokumaran 1, Bavithaa Sufina Verasamy 2, Mohd Idham B Hasan 1, Danny Kit Chung Wong 3, Siew Siew Ong 2, Shih Chau Ng 2 PMID: 39385864 PMCID: PMC11461670 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68959 Abstract […]
— Improvement in pain and function lasted well after formal program ended by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today June 14, 2024 VIENNA — Two years after completing a 4-month program to improve eating and exercise habits in a randomized controlled trial, the benefits in pain and function for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) were maintained […]
JMPT Volume 47, Issue 1p33-44 January-June, 2024 Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study Meryem Buke, PT Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Mulligan mobilization (MM) technique and Core stabilization (CS) exercises added to […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 105, ISSUE 5, P953-962, MAY 2024 Guan-Cheng Zhu, PhD Published: July 16, 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2023.07.001 Highlights • Stretching exercise can mitigate knee osteoarthritis-associated pain. • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching programs are the most effective stretching exercises for pain relief in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. • Mind-body exercises are […]
— Questions about risks from weight-bearing activities may now be settled by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 30, 2024 Researchers have long wondered whether activities that put weight stress on the knees, such as walking, running, or ball games, raise risks for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Now a lengthy prospective study provides […]
April 25, 2024 Young patients experienced persistent knee OA symptoms in the six to 12 months following surgery TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-quarter of patients show persistent early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms six to 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), according to a study recently published in the Journal of […]
— And patients can administer it themselves by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 22, 2024 Acupressure performed by patients on their own was at least somewhat effective for relieving symptoms of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in a randomized trial from Hong Kong, researchers said. With 314 patients age 50 and up assigned either to […]