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Does taping work for plantar heel pain? A new clinical prediction rule
I use taping routinely for my plantar heel pain patients. But is there a way we can predict better outcomes with taping?
The way we treat non-traumatic MSK pain is failing
Those who treat sports injuries and MSK issues are swamped by the suggestion that what we habitually do is NOT evidence based.
Risk classification of patients referred to secondary care for low back pain
Comparing two screening tools, the STarT Back Screening Tool against the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire.
Dynamic knee valgus - is it real, and is it a problem?
A nice new systematic review from Peter Malliaras's group, with first author Jack Dix sheds some light on this oft argued topic.
Consensus statement on plantar heel pain
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons has released their Clinical Consensus Statement.
Does conventional footwear reduce intrinsic muscle strength?
A new paper contending use of conventional modern shoes is associated with weaker intrinsic foot muscles and more.
More children being injured more often. A worrying trend
A new study indicated that children are being injured more often.
Patellofemoral pain, age, and the effect of orthoses.
A new study found that older individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) have less foot mobility than younger adults with PFP.
The tendon loading and maturation process is different for adolescents than adults
If you treat youth and adolescent athletes, this is a very important paper.
Domhnall MacAuley: No magic answer for Achilles tendinopathy
Domhnall MacAuley is the Primary Care editor for the British Medical Journal.