Treatments

• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for topical NSAIDs in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Derry, S., et al. (2012). "Topical NSAIDs for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults." Cochrane Database Syst Rev 9: CD007400.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for rehabilitation interventions in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome?

  Button, K., et al. (2012). "Clinical effectiveness of knee rehabilitation techniques and implications for a self-care treatment model." Physiotherapy 98(4): 288-300.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for pharmacotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome?

  Heintjes, E., et al. (2004). "Pharmacotherapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome." Cochrane Database Syst Rev(3): CD003470.
• July 29, 2014

  What is the evidence for physiotherapy interventions 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome?

  Van Der Sande, R., et al. (2013). "Subacromial impingement syndrome: Effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid, or other injections: A systematic review." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 94(5): 961-976.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for viscosupplementation injection in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Rutjes, A. W. S., et al. (2012). "Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Annals of Internal Medicine 157(3): 180-191.
• July 21, 2014

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

  Towheed, T., et al. (2006) Acetaminophen for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004257.pub2
  
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in treating 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.