Therapy

• November 13, 2020

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injection for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Hip)?

  Barratt PA, Brookes N, Newson A. Conservative treatments for greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jan;51(2):97-104. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095858. Epub 2016 Nov 10. PMID: 27834675.
• October 6, 2018

  What is the evidence for IV Ketamine infusion for complex regional pain syndrome?

  Zhao J, Wang Y, Wang D. The Effect of Ketamine Infusion in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a Systemic Review and Meta-analysis. Curt Pain Headache Rep. 2018 Feb 5;22(2):12. doi: 10.1007/s11916-018-0664-x. Review. PubMed PMID: 29404715.
• May 26, 2015

  What is the evidence for conservative (non-surgical) measures to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

  Huisstede BM1, Hoogvliet P, Randsdorp MS, Glerum S, van Middelkoop M, Koes BW. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Part I: effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments--a systematic review., Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Jul;91(7):981-1004.
  
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for naproxen/esomeprazole fixed dose combination (Vimovo TM) and NSAIDs in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Dhillon, S. (2011). "Naproxen/esomeprazole fixed-dose combination: for the treatment of arthritic symptoms and to reduce the risk of gastric ulcers." Drugs Aging 28(3): 237-248.
  
• August 5, 2014

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

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2012). "Manipulative therapy for lower extremity conditions: update of a literature review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 35(2): 127-166.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for aquatic therapy in the treatment of 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.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for adherence to exercise therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Jordan, J. L., et al. (2010). "Interventions to improve adherence to exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults." Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(1).
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for strength training and therapeutic exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Jansen, M. J., et al. (2011). "Strength training alone, exercise therapy alone, and exercise therapy with passive manual mobilisation each reduce pain and disability in people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review." J Physiother 57(1): 11-20.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for oral and transdermal opioids in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Nüesch, E., et al. (2009) Oral or transdermal opioids for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003115.pub3
• 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 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 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 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.