Body Part

• July 28, 2014

  What is the evidence for shortwave diathermy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Laufer, Y. and G. Dar (2012). "Effectiveness of thermal and athermal short-wave diathermy for the management of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Osteoarthritis Cartilage 20(9): 957-966.
• July 28, 2014

  What is the evidence for electromyographic biofeedback in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Lepley, A. S., et al. (2012). "Effects of electromyographic biofeedback on quadriceps strength: a systematic review." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 26(3): 873-882.
• July 28, 2014

  What is the evidence for TENS in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Rutjes, A. W., et al. (2009). "Transcutaneous electrostimulation for osteoarthritis of the knee." Cochrane Database Syst Rev(4): CD002823.
• July 28, 2014

  What is the evidence for electro-stimulation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Wang, S. Y., et al. (2012). "Physical therapy interventions for knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis: a systematic review." Ann Intern Med 157(9): 632-644.
• July 28, 2014

  What is the evidence for electro-magnetic field treatment in osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Ryang We, S., et al. (2013). "Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field on knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review." Rheumatology (Oxford) 52(5): 815-824.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Jüni P, Hari R, Rutjes AW, Fischer R, Silletta MG, Reichenbach S, da Costa BR. Intra-articular corticosteroid for knee osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Oct 22;(10):CD005328. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005328.pub3. PMID: 26490760.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for doxycycline therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  da Costa, B. R., et al. (2012). "Doxycycline for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip." Cochrane Database Syst Rev 11: CD007323.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for topical nitroglycerin (Nitro Patch) in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Challoumas D, Kirwan PD, Borysov D, Clifford C, McLean M, Millar NL. Topical glyceryl trinitrate for the treatment of tendinopathies: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Feb;53(4):251-262. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099552. Epub 2018 Oct 9. PMID: 30301735; PMCID: PMC6362607.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for extracorporeal shock-wave therapy in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Huisstede, B. M., et al. (2011). "Evidence for effectiveness of Extracorporal Shock-Wave Therapy (ESWT) to treat calcific and non-calcific rotator cuff tendinosis--a systematic review." Man Ther 16(5): 419-433.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Lewis, J. S. and F. M. Sandford (2009). "Rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a role for polyunsaturated Fatty acids and antioxidants?" J Hand Ther 22(1): 49-55; quiz 56.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for therapeutic exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Littlewood, C., et al. (2012). "Exercise for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review." Physiotherapy 98(2): 101-109.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of a rotator cuff pathology?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for nutritional supplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Lopez, H. L. (2012). "Nutritional interventions to prevent and treat osteoarthritis. Part II: focus on micronutrients and supportive nutraceuticals." PM R 4(5 Suppl): S155-68.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for exercise therapy in the treatment of shoulder pain?

  Hagen, K. B., et al. (2012). "Exercise therapy for bone and muscle health: an overview of systematic reviews." BMC Med 10: 167.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Vickers, A. J., et al. (2012). "Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis." Archives of Internal Medicine 172(19): 1444-1453.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for physiotherapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for botulinum toxin is the treatment of shoulder pain?

  Singh Jasvinder, A. and M. Fitzgerald Patrick (2010) Botulinum toxin for shoulder pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008271.pub2
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for walking aids in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Simic, M., et al. (2011). "Gait modification strategies for altering medial knee joint load: a systematic review." Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 63(3): 405-426.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for orthotics in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Wang, S. Y., et al. (2012). "Physical therapy interventions for knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis: a systematic review." Ann Intern Med 157(9): 632-644.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for patellar taping (kinesiotaping) and bracing in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Warden, S. J., et al. (2008). "Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Arthritis Rheum 59(1): 73-83.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for mud pack therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Espejo-Antunez, L., et al. (2013). "Clinical effectiveness of mud pack therapy in knee osteoarthritis." Rheumatology (Oxford) 52(4): 659-668.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for topical herbal therapies (including Capsaicin) in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Cameron, M. and S. Chrubasik (2013) Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010538
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for moxibustion in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Choi, T. Y., et al. (2012). "Moxibustion for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Rheumatol Int 32(10): 2969-2978.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for thermal mineral water therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Harzy, T., et al. (2009). "Short- and long-term therapeutic effects of thermal mineral waters in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Clin Rheumatol 28(5): 501-507.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for laser therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Jang, H. and H. Lee (2012). "Meta-Analysis of Pain Relief Effects by Laser Irradiation on Joint Areas." Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 30(8): 405-417.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for water-based exercise in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Verhagen, A. P., et al. (2012). "Aquatic exercise & balneotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions." Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 26(3): 335-343.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for exercise related rehabilitation of ACL injuries?

  Button, K., et al. (2012). "Clinical effectiveness of knee rehabilitation techniques and implications for a self-care treatment model." Physiotherapy 98(4): 288-300.