Physio Research

25/02/2026

💡 Heavy slow resistance training combined with patient education is safe and feasible in patients with gluteal tendinopathy, in terms of adherence, drop-outs, adverse events and lateral hip pain tolerability.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "Heavy slow resistance training combined with patient education in patients with gluteal tendinopathy: A feasibility study" by Grigat et al 2025

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

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25/02/2026

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25/02/2026

Shockwave for insertional Achilles pain… does it actually work?

ESWT is widely used, but this new 12-week RCT puts it head-to-head against a sham treatment.

Pain, function, and safety were all tracked.

The results might change how you think about using shockwave in clinic.

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24/02/2026

👴 How do you assess the Older Adult?

🪑 Some people assess muscle power by using the sit-to-stand test, while others assess calf endurance using manual muscle testing.

🤓 This blog outlines 5 assessments to guide your exercise prescription in Older Adults with some often overlooked tests.

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24/02/2026

🙌 You don’t need to avoid leg extensions in early PFP rehab.⁠ ⁠

➡️ Dr Natalie Collins explains how she doses and progresses them in early-stage patellofemoral pain.

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24/02/2026

23/02/2026

💡 Our study results showed a significant improvement in the clinical outcomes following the application of manual therapy with neuromuscular training in managing chronic Knee Osteoarthritis.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "Effectiveness of manual therapy vs conventional physical therapy with neuromuscular training in the management of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical controlled trial" by Mohamed et al 2025

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

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23/02/2026

22/02/2026

🤕 Have you diagnosed scoliosis as the cause of back pain?

🤯 Scoliosis is surprisingly common, with 1 in 3 older women having it. However, severe scoliosis is uncommon.

🤓 Check out this blog to learn about the strange case of scoliosis and back pain by Paul Ingraham.

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21/02/2026

20/02/2026

💡 Core training represents a safe, effective, evidence-based non-pharmacological treatment approach, with clinical application requiring tailored selection based on patient-specific symptoms and treatment objectives.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "Effects of different types of core training on pain and functional status in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis" by Guo et al 2025

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

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20/02/2026

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