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 Current Issue
  January 2012
Whiplash


Can exercise improve symptoms and outcomes in individuals with acute or chronic whiplash-associated disorder (WAD)?

 Past Issues
2011
  January 2011
Exercise therapy for distal radial fracture


Does exercise therapy improve clinical outcomes following a distal fracture of the radius?
  March 2011
Neuromuscular exercise for initial ankle sprain


Can an initial ankle sprain be prevented with a neuromuscular training program?
  April 2011
Preventing hamstring strain injuries


Can hamstring injuries be prevented with a targeted exercise program?
  May 2011
Lumbar discectomy rehabilitation


Does the timing and type of exercise following single-level lumbar discectomy improve pain and function?
  June 2011
Subacromial impingement


Does arthroscopic decompression produce better long-term clinical outcomes than exercise management in individuals with subacromial impingement?
  July 2011
Achilles tendon rupture


Does operative or nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures result in fewer reinjuries and better clinical outcomes?
  August 2011
Hip adductor strain


Can a muscle strengthening and coordination program reduce the incidence of or improve recovery from hip adductor muscle strains?
  September 2011
Pregnancy and low back pain


Can exercise improve pain and function in pregnant women with pelvic girdle or low back pain?
  October 2011
Postpartum lumbopelvic pain


Can exercise improve pain and function in postpartum women with pelvic girdle or low back pain?
  November 2011
Piriformis syndrome


Can exercise therapy reduce symptoms in individuals with piriformis syndrome?
  December 2011
Shoulder instability


Can exercise therapy improve symptoms and outcomes in individuals with shoulder instability?
2010
  January 2010
Osteoporosis


Can physical activity improve bone mineral density or bone quality in adult women with osteoporosis or low bone mineral density?
  February 2010
Iliotibial band syndrome


What conservative management techniques for iliotibial band syndrome have demonstrated effectiveness in symptom resolution?
  March 2010
Hip arthroplasty


Compared to post-operative rehabilitation only, does the addition of a pre-operative exercise program improve pain and function in individuals undergoing a total hip arthroplasty?
  April 2010
Cervicogenic headaches


For individuals with tension-type or cervicogenic headaches, does exercise therapy reduce the frequency, intensity and duration of headaches?
  May 2010
Achilles tendinopathy


Does the incorporation of eccentric exercises into the management of Achilles tendinopathy achieve better outcomes than other common treatments?
  June 2010
Carpal tunnel syndrome


In individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, does the addition of tendon or nerve gliding exercises to other conservative treatments improve outcomes?
  July 2010
Medial tibial stress syndrome


Can a preventive training program consisting of stretching and or strengthening exercises reduce the incidence of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)?
  August 2010
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction


Does exercise therapy reduce symptoms and improve function in persons with temporomandibular joint internal derangement (with or without reduction)?
  September 2010
Patellar tendinopathy (Jumper's knee)


For individuals with infrapatellar tendinopathy (Jumper's knee), does eccentric training improve self-reported measures of pain and function?
  October 2010
Rotator cuff repair


Following rotator cuff repair, does aquatic therapy, individualized treatment, or early exercise progression improve range of motion or self-reported outcomes more than traditional rehabilitation?
  November 2010
ACL injury prevention


Can a neuromuscular training program reduce the incidence of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries?
  December 2010
Water-based exercise for osteoarthritis


Are water-based exercises more effective than land-based exercises at reducing pain and increasing function in individuals with knee or hip osteoarthritis?
2009
  January 2009
Stabilization Exercise for Low Back Pain


Does a spinal stabilization exercise program in individuals with low back pain improve functional outcomes and reduce recurrence rates?
  February 2009
Rehabilitation after ACL injury (I)


Following ACL reconstruction or injury, does open or closed chain quadriceps strengthening, or the combination, result in reduced knee laxity and better functional outcomes?
  March 2009
Rehabilitation after ACL injury (II)


Following ACL reconstruction or injury, does the inclusion of eccentric, neuromuscular or balance training improve outcomes compared to traditional rehabilitation programs focused on strength training?
  April 2009
Chronic Neck Pain


Does exercise therapy reduce pain and increase function in persons with chronic neck pain?
  May 2009
Patellofemoral Pain


Does exercise therapy reduce pain and increase function in individuals with patellofemoral pain?
  June 2009
Total Knee Arthroplasty


Does the type of exercise or addition of continuous passive motion influence knee range of motion and functional outcomes following total knee arthroplasty?
  July 2009
Rotator Cuff / Shoulder Impingement


In the treatment of individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome, does exercise, manual therapy, or both improve pain and function at a minimum follow-up of six weeks?
  August 2009
McKenzie Method for Low Back Pain


Among individuals with non-specific low back pain, can the McKenzie method or extension-oriented exercises reduce pain and improve function more than other rehabilitation strategies?
  September 2009
Stretching for Plantar Heel Pain


Are streching exercises effective in improving pain and function among individuals with plantar heel pain?
  October 2009
Hamstring Strain


What types of exercises are most effective at reducing the incidence of hamstring strain injury?
  November 2009
Knee Osteoarthritis


In individuals with knee osteoarthritis, does the type of exercise influence outcomes as determined by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)?
  December 2009
Lateral epicondylagia (tennis elbow)


Does exercise therapy improve pain and function in individuals with lateral epicondylagia (tennis elbow)?
2008
  October 2008 - Inaugural Issue
Chronic Ankle Sprain


Are balance and strengthening exercises effective in reducing the incidence of re-injury among adults with acute or chronic ankle sprain?
  November 2008
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)


Does physical therapy, including joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching exercises, improve outcomes for patients with adhesive capsulitis?
  December 2008
Falls Prevention in Older Adults


Does Tai Chi reduce the risk of falling and/or improve balance among older adults?