Review
Orthopedics
Sean M. C. Auliffe, Leanne Bisset, Rachel Chester, Brooke K. Coombes, Angie Fearon, Paul Kirwan, Karen McCreesh, Kieran Mitham, Dylan Morrissey, Seth O'Neill, Megan H. Ross, Igor Sancho, Gareth Stephens, Patrick Vallance, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Bill Vicenzino, Viana Vuvan, Adrian Mallows, Carl Stubbs, Peter Malliaras, Melanie Plinsinga
Summary: The objective of this scoping review was to identify and describe the psychological and psychosocial constructs and outcome measures used in tendinopathy research. The results showed a large variability in constructs and outcome measures reported in tendinopathy research, which limits conclusions about the relationship between psychological and psychosocial constructs, outcome measures, and tendinopathies. There is an urgent need to develop a core outcome set in tendinopathy.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Austin M. Looney, Luc M. Fortier, Joseph D. Leider, Brandon J. Bryant
Summary: After receiving collagen bioinductive implant augmentation, both patients were able to return to their pre-injury activity levels at an accelerated rate, suggesting that bioaugmentation may be an effective strategy in the surgical treatment of chronic tendinopathies.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Ian Burton, Aisling McCormack
Summary: The objectives of this scoping review were to describe the exercises and intervention variables used in resistance training for lower limb tendinopathy, assess the completeness of reporting, and evaluate the implementation of scientific resistance training principles. The study found high reporting of exercise descriptors and intervention content, but poor reporting for some tendinopathies and content items such as adherence.
TRANSLATIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jozef Simenko
Summary: This report describes the 7th European Judo Science & Research Symposium & 6th Scientific and Professional Conference - Applicable research in judo held in Porec, Croatia on June 19-20, 2023. The conference included keynote speakers, oral presentations, and practical sessions, bringing together researchers, judo practitioners, coaches, and ex-athletes.
REVISTA DE ARTES MARCIALES ASIATICAS
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Jay R. Ebert, Angela M. Fearon, Paul N. Smith, Gregory C. Janes
Summary: A total of 17 studies were included, detailing components of rehabilitation such as post-operative weight bearing restrictions and hip range of motion exercises. This study proposes a detailed rehabilitation guide.
ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Paul Blazey, Kay M. Crossley, Clare L. Ardern, Marienke van Middelkoop, Alex Scott, Karim M. Khan
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Anthony M. Nasser, Angela M. Fearon, Alison Grimaldi, Bill Vicenzino, Rebecca Mellor, Trevor Spencer, Adam Ivan Semciw
Summary: Rigorously validated outcome measures for gluteal tendinopathy are currently lacking. The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Gluteal Tendinopathy (VISA-G) is the preferred available option.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Caitlin Slomp, Emily Morris, Louisa Edwards, Alison M. Hoens, Ginny Landry, Linda Riches, Lisa Ridgway, Stirling Bryan, Jehannine Austin
Summary: This study aimed to understand the perceptions of people with lived experience (PWLE) and healthcare providers/policy experts (P/HCPs) regarding pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing for depression. The results showed that participants' prior professional and/or personal experiences influenced their perceptions of PGx testing. Both groups emphasized the need for robust evidence and various considerations for the implementation of PGx testing in British Columbia (BC).
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Jayden Hunter, Wayne Spratford, Angie Fearon, Jaquelin A. Bousie
Summary: This study investigated the immediate effects of medially-posted foot orthoses on gait biomechanics and pain in females with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). The results showed that the orthoses did not immediately alter gait biomechanics or provide clinically meaningful pain reduction. Therefore, there is uncertainty regarding the clinical benefit of orthoses in the management of GTPS.
Article
Orthopedics
Ross Wilson, J. Haxby Abbott, Rebecca Mellor, Alison Grimaldi, Kim Bennell, Bill Vicenzino
Summary: For patients with gluteal tendinopathy, education plus exercise is a cost-effective treatment option compared to ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection and wait and see.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Megan H. Ross, Michelle D. Smith, Bill Vicenzino
Summary: This study compared individuals with Tibialis posterior tendinopathy (TPT) to asymptomatic controls across the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) domains. It found that individuals with TPT had impairments in body structure and function, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Treatment plans should consider these limitations in addition to body structure and function.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Marlinde L. van Dijk, Leonie M. te Loo, Joyce Vrijsen, Inge van den Akker-scheek, Sanne Westerveld, Marjan Annema, Andre van Beek, Jip van den Berg, Alexander L. Boerboom, Adrie Bouma, Martine de Bruijne, Jeroen Crasborn, Johanna M. van Dongen, Anouk Driessen, Karin Eijkelenkamp, Nies Goelema, Jasmijn Holla, Johan de Jong, Anoek de Joode, Arthur Kievit, Josine van't Klooster, Hinke Kruizenga, Marike van der Leeden, Lilian Linders, Jenny Marks-Vieveen, Douwe Johannes Mulder, Femmy Muller, Femke van Nassau, Joske Nauta, Suzanne Oostvogels, Jessica Oude Sogtoen, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Patrick Rijnbeek, Linda Schouten, Rhoda Schuling, Erik H. Serne, Simone Smuling, Maarten R. Soeters, Evert A. L. M. Verhagen, Johannes Zwerver, Rienk Dekker, Willem van Mechelen, Judith G. M. Jelsma
Summary: This study aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a dedicated lifestyle front office (LFO) in promoting patient-centered lifestyle care and connecting with community-based lifestyle initiatives. Two parallel pragmatic randomized controlled trials will be conducted for cardiovascular disorders and musculoskeletal disorders.
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Bill Vicenzino
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Economics
Sean Docking, Lan Gao, Zanfina Ademi, Christian Bonello, Rachelle Buchbinder
Summary: There is limited evidence on the cost-effectiveness of diagnostic imaging for back, neck, knee, and shoulder complaints. Decision analytic modelling studies are needed to address methodological and knowledge gaps in this area. It is important to assess the value for money of these commonly used diagnostic imaging services.
APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Henrik Riel, Bill Vicenzino, Jens Lykkegaard Olesen, Martin Bach Jensen, Lars Holger Ehlers, Michael Skovdal Rathleff
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of patient advice plus heel cup (PA) alone, PA plus lower limb exercise (PAX), and PAX plus corticosteroid injection (PAXI) in improving self-reported pain in patients with plantar fasciopathy. The results showed a significant difference favoring PAXI over PA after 12 weeks (p=0.023) and over 52 weeks (p=0.045). However, no significant differences were found between PAX and PAXI, or between PA and PAX at any time.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Kohle Merry, Megan MacPherson, Mathew Vis-Dunbar, Jackie L. Whittaker, Karin Gravare Silbernagel, Alex Scott
Summary: This scoping review provides a description of resistance-based therapeutic exercise interventions for Achilles tendinopathy (AT) treatment and assesses participant reporting characteristics. The results show that therapeutic exercise interventions for AT are well reported, but there is a need for more reporting on program fidelity, adherence, and compliance.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Jenny Leese, Stephanie Therrien, Smruthi Ramachandran, Catherine L. Backman, Jasmin K. Ma, Cheryl L. Koehn, Alison M. Hoens, Kelly English, Eileen Davidson, Shanon Mcquitty, James Gavin, Jo Adams, Linda C. Li
Summary: This study aims to advance understanding of how persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) make decisions about adopting public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicate that these decisions are closely related to moral concepts of solidarity, autonomy, and trust, which have significant implications for patients' choices and maintenance of self-care activities.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Shelby Marozoff, Jeremiah Tan, Na Lu, Ayesha Kirmani, Jonathan M. Loree, Hui Xie, Diane Lacaille, Jacek A. Kopec, John M. Esdaile, Bonnie Corradetti, Peter Malone, Cheryl L. Koehn, Philippa Mennell, Alison M. Hoens, J. Antonio Avina-Zubieta
Summary: This population-based cohort study investigated the association between the use of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory agents (IIAs) and severe COVID-19 outcomes. The study found that the current use of MMF and glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes compared to non-use of these agents.
ACR OPEN RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marleen Ieke Tibben, Erik Van Wensen, Beorn Nijenhuis, Johannes Zwerver
Summary: This study presents a case series of 4 advanced skill-level athletes with suspected task-specific dystonia. The combination of standardized behavioural therapy and relaxation techniques, in the form of hypnosis, proved to be a safe and promising treatment, resulting in improvement and full recovery of the athletes' performance.
TREMOR AND OTHER HYPERKINETIC MOVEMENTS
(2023)
