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 Current Issue
  January 2010
Osteoporosis


Can physical activity improve bone mineral density or bone quality in adult women with osteoporosis or low bone mineral density?

 Past Issues
  December 2009
Lateral epicondylagia (tennis elbow)


Does exercise therapy improve pain and function in individuals with lateral epicondylagia (tennis elbow)?
  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)?
  October 2009
Hamstring Strain


What types of exercises are most effective at reducing the incidence of hamstring strain injury?
  September 2009
Stretching for Plantar Heel Pain


Are streching exercises effective in improving pain and function among individuals with plantar heel pain?
  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?
  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?
  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?
  May 2009
Patellofemoral Pain


Does exercise therapy reduce pain and increase function in individuals with patellofemoral pain?
  April 2009
Chronic Neck Pain


Does exercise therapy reduce pain and increase function in persons with chronic neck pain?
  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?
  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?
  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?
  December 2008
Falls Prevention in Older Adults


Does Tai Chi reduce the risk of falling and/or improve balance among older adults?
  November 2008
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)


Does physical therapy, including joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching exercises, improve outcomes for patients with adhesive capsulitis?
  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?