The British Journal of Sports Medicine has published five editorials about PEDro (Amorim et al 2020, Kamper et al 2015, Kamper et al 2014, Elkins et al 2013, and Sherrington et al 2010) and, in 2011-2018, featured a section entitled PEDro systematic review update each month. This section is a summary of a systematic review indexed on PEDro. Here is the list of PEDro systematic review updates that were published.
Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PEDro synthesis)
Balasundaram AP, Robinson HS, Balasundaram AP
Br J Sports Med 2018 Sep;52(18):1215-6
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Do physical conditioning programmes reduce work absenteeism related to back pain? (PEDro synthesis)
Oliveira VC, Jardim GC, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2018 Jul;52(14):945-6
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Prevention programmes including Nordic exercises to prevent hamstring injuries in football players (PEDro synthesis)
Almeida MO, Maher CG, Saragiotto BT
Br J Sports Med 2018 Jul;52(13):877-8
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Rest and return-to-sport recommendations following sport-related concussion (PEDro synthesis)
Balasundaram AP, Schneiders AG, Sullivan SJ
Br J Sports Med 2018 May;52(9):616-7
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Exercise therapy is a beneficial intervention for chronic fatigue syndrome (PEDro synthesis)
Dannaway J, New CC, New CH, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2018 Apr:52(8):542-3
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Exercise-based intervention for prevention of sports injuries (PEDro synthesis)
Silva PV, Kamper SJ, Costa LDCM
Br J Sports Med 2018 Mar;52(6):408-9
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Effect of Pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults (PEDro synthesis)
Grande GHD, Padulla SAT, Franco MR
Br J Sports Med 2018 Feb;52(3):199-200
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Early comprehensive physiotherapy after lumbar spine surgery (PEDro synthesis)
Machado GC, Pinheiro MB
Br J Sports Med 2018 Jan;52(2):96-7
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Physical fitness training for stroke survivors (PEDro synthesis)
Yamato TP, Hassett L
Br J Sports Med 2017 Nov;51(22):1634-5
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Exercise training may improve the tumour microenvironment after breast cancer (PEDro synthesis)
Paramanandam VS, Prema VS
Br J Sports Med 2017 Nov;51(21):1564-5
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Interventions to increase physical activity among older adults (PEDro synthesis)
Morelhao PK, Oliveira CB, Franco MR
Br J Sports Med 2017 Sep;51(18):1375-6
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Aquatic exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip (PEDro synthesis)
Dannaway J, New CC, New CH, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2017 Aug;51(16):1233-4
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Knee injury and ACL tear prevention programmes (PEDro synthesis)
Meyer SE, Yamato TP, Saragiotto BT
Br J Sports Med 2017 Aug;51(15):1161-2
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Motor control exercise for chronic non-specific low-back pain (PEDro synthesis)
New CC, Dannaway J, New H, New CH
Br J Sports Med 2017 Jul;51(13):1037-8
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PEDro systematic review update: exercise for coronary heart disease (PEDro synthesis)
Deveza RC, Elkins M, Saragiotto BT
Br J Sports Med 2017 May;51(9):755-6
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Exercise-based programmes reduce sports injury in adolescents (PEDro synthesis)
Butler P, Kamper SJ, Williams CM
Br J Sports Med 2017 Apr;51(8):690-1
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Acupuncture for sciatica and a comparison with western medicine (PEDro synthesis)
Fernandez M, Ferreira PH
Br J Sports Med 2017 Mar;51(6):539-40
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No clinically important benefits of surgery over rehabilitation for lumbar spinal stenosis (PEDro synthesis)
Machado GC, Ferreira ML
Br J Sports Med 2017 Mar;51(6):541-2
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Exercise as an alternative treatment for chronic insomnia (PEDro synthesis)
Milne S, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2017 Mar;51(5):479-80
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Home-based rehabilitation improves exercise capacity and reduces respiratory symptoms in people with COPD (PEDro synthesis)
McNamara RJ, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2016 Feb;51(3):206-7
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Conservative interventions for acute hamstring injuries (PEDro synthesis)
Vassallo AJ, Hiller CE, Pappas E
Br J Sports Med 2016 Dec;50(24):1548-9
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Early weight-bearing and rehabilitation versus immobilisation following surgical Achilles tendon repair (PEDro synthesis)
Phan K, Campbell RJ, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2016 Dec;50(24):1550-1
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Prevention of low back pain (PEDro synthesis)
Saragiotto BT, Latimer J
Br J Sports Med 2016 Nov;50(21):1345
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Walking exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain (PEDro synthesis)
Oliveira CB, Pinto RZ, Franco MR
Br J Sports Med 2016 Nov;50(21):1346-7
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Resistance training for people with Parkinson’s disease (PEDro synthesis)
Peek AL, Stevens ML
Br J Sports Med 2016 Sep;50(18):1158
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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee (PEDro synthesis)
Yamato TP, Deveza LA, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2016 Aug;50(16):1013-4
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Effects of early rehabilitation following operative repair of Achilles tendon rupture (PEDro synthesis)
Carvalho FA, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2016 Jul;50(13):829-30
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Effects of regular physical exercise training in adults with chronic kidney disease
Phan K, Jia F, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2016 Mar;50(5):317-8
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Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain
Garcia AN, Saragiotto BT
Br J Sports Med 2016 Feb;50(4):251-2
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Management strategies for sciatica
Poquet N, Lin C-WC
Br J Sports Med 2016 Feb;50(4):253-4
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The effect of strengthening interventions on strength and physical performance in people with cerebral palsy: PEDro systematic review update
Stubbs PW, Diong J
Br J Sports Med 2016 Feb;50(3):189-90
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Different forms of exercise for chronic low back pain (PEDro synthesis)
Peek AL, Stevens ML
Br J Sports Med 2016 Feb;50(3):188
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Educational interventions are effective in treating childhood obesity (PEDro synthesis)
Nathan N, Wolfenden L, Williams CM
Br J Sports Med 2016 Jan;50(2):130-1
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Exercise for the management of depression (PEDro synthesis)
Poquet N, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2015 Dec;49(24):1595
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Computer-tailored interventions to facilitate health behavioural change
Wolfenden L, Nathan N, Williams CM
Br J Sports Med 2015 Nov;49(22):1478-9
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Therapeutic exercise for chronic non-specific neck pain
Yamato TP, Saragiotto BT, Maher C
Br J Sports Med 2015 Oct;49(20):1350
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Yoga for low back pain
Saragiotto BT, Yamato TP, Maher C
Br J Sports Med 2015 Oct;49(20):1351
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Exercise training programmes to improve hand-rim wheelchair propulsion capacity
Diong J, Boswell-Ruys C
Br J Sports Med 2015 Oct;49(19):1284-5
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Optimal types of exercise for lower limb osteoarthritis
Stevens M, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2015 Sep;49(18):1219
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The effect of eccentric exercise in improving function or reducing pain in lateral epicondylitis is unclear
Heijnders ILC, Lin C-WC
Br J Sports Med 2015 Aug;49(16):1087-8
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Amount and frequency of exercise affect glycaemic control more than exercise mode or intensity
Harmer AR, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2015 Aug;49(15):1012-4
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Swimming for children and adolescents with asthma
Geiger KR, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2015 Jun;49(12):835-6
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Exercise prescription for people with osteoporotic vertebral fracture
Kasch R, Merk H, Pinto RZ
Br J Sports Med 2015 Apr;49(7):489-90
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Prevention of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries: PEDro synthesis
Junior LCH, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2015 Jan;49(2):133-4
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Health benefits of Nordic walking; a systematic review
Mathieson S, Lin C-WC
Br J Sports Med 2014 Nov;48(21):1577-8
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Physiotherapy improves eating disorders and quality of life in bulimia and anorexia nervosa
Machado GC, Ferreira ML
Br J Sports Med 2014 Oct;48(20):1519-20
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Cold water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing muscle soreness after exercise
Diong J, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2014 Sep;48(18):1388-9
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Physical activity reduces cigarette cravings
Glass TW, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2014 Aug;48(16):1263-4
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No strong evidence that the addition of joint mobilisation to an exercise programme improves outcomes for shoulder dysfunction
Leininger BD, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2014 Aug;48(15):1196-7
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Supervised walking training improves maximum and pain-free walking distances in people with intermittent claudication
Gupta S, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2014 Jul;48(14):1130-2
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Physical activity promotion in primary care has a sustained influence on activity levels of sedentary adults
Williams CM, Nathan N, Wolfenden L
Br J Sports Med 2014 Jul;48(13):1069-70
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Exercise interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Franco MR, Pereira LSM, Ferreira PH
Br J Sports Med 2014 May;48(10):867-8
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No benefit of surgery over physiotherapy for meniscal tears in adults with knee osteoarthritis
Kamper SJ, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2014 May;48(9):797-8
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Exercise reduces pain and improves physical function for people awaiting hip replacement surgery
Henschke N, Diong J
Br J Sports Med 2014 Mar;48(6):477-8
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Goal setting, problem solving and feedback improve short-term adherence to physical activity in people with stable heart failure
Brennan B, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2014 Feb;48(4):343-4
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Kinesio taping for sports injuries
Kamper SJ, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2013 Nov;47(17):1128-9
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PEDro systematic review update: the effectiveness of physiotherapy exercises in subacromical impingement syndrome
Michaleff ZA, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2013 Sep;47(14):927-8
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Warm-up exercise can reduce exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Elkins MR, Brannan JD
Br J Sports Med 2013 Jul;47(10):657-8
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Ankle taping and bracing for proprioception
Janssen KW, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2013 May;47(8):527-8
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Ultrasound may promote fracture healing but this does not necessarily accelerate return of function
O’Herlihy L, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2013 Apr;47(6):397-8
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Multimodal physiotherapy is effective for anterior knee pain relief
Oliveira VC, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2013 Mar;47(4):245-6
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Increasing physical activity in healthy adults: a meta-analysis
Haanstra TM, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2012 Nov;46(14):998-9
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Treatment of acute ankle sprains: evidence on the use of an ankle brace is unclear
Heijnders ILC, Lin C-WC
Br J Sports Med 2012 Sep;46(12):852-3
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Plyometric training programmes improve motor performance in prepubertal children
McKay D, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2012 Aug;46(10):727-8
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Physiotherapy rehabilitation for whiplash associated disorder II: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Michaleff ZA, Ferreira ML
Br J Sports Med 2012 Jul;46(9):662-3
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Non-specific effects of acupuncture – Does the ‘placebo’ effect play an important role?
Williams CM, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2012 Jun;46(8):578-9
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Economic analysis of physical activity interventions
Williams CM, Lin C-WC, Jan S
Br J Sports Med 2012 May;46(6):422-3
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Progressive resistance strength training can reduce physical disability in older adults
Keuerleber J, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2012 Apr;46(5):323-4
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Therapeutic ultrasound is not clinically beneficial for acute ankle sprains
Swain M, Henschke N
Br J Sports Med 2012 Mar;46(4):241-2
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External devices (including orthotics) to control excessive foot pronation
Pinto RZ, Souza TR, G Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2012 Feb;46(2):110-1
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Surgical versus conservative treatment for acute ankle sprains
Kamper SJ, Grootjans SJM
Br J Sports Med 2012 Jan;46(1):77-8
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Stretching before or after exercise does not reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness
Henschke N, Lin CC
Br J Sports Med 2011 Dec;45(15):1249-50
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Benefits of exercise training in patients receiving haemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Wang Y, Jardine MJ
Br J Sports Med 2011 Nov;45(14):1165-6
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Is exercise effective in promoting mental well-being in older age? A systematic review
Rosenbaum S, Sherrington C
Br J Sports Med 2011 Oct;45(13):1079-80
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Aerobic exercise is beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Scarvell J, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2011 Sep;45(12):1008-9
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Physical training has several benefits for people with cystic fibrosis
Cox NS, Elkins MR
Br J Sports Med 2011 Aug;45(10):835-6
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Effects of resistance training in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis
Michaleff ZA, Kamper SJ
Br J Sports Med 2011 Jul;45(9):755
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Neuromuscular training may reduce injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament in female athletes
Nascimento DP, Lin CC
Br J Sports Med 2011 Jun;45(8):680
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The effects of warm-up on physical performance are not clear
Beckenkamp PR, Lin CC
Br J Sports Med 2011 May;45(6):525-6
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Conflicting findings on effectiveness of low level laser therapy for tendinopathy
Steffens D, Maher CG
Br J Sports Med 2011 Apr;45(5):459
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Dose-response relationship of resistance training in older adults: a meta-analysis
Fairhall F, Sherrington S
Br J Sports Med 2011 Mar;45(3):233-4
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Interval and continuous training are similarly effective in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Elkins MR, Dwyer TJ
Br J Sports Med 2011 Feb;45(2):155-6
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Neuromuscular training reduces the risk of lower limb injuries
Kamper SJ, Moseley AM
Br J Sports Med 2011 Jan;45(1):75-6
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