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PEDro update (3 May 2021)

PEDro contains 50,562 records. In the 3 May 2021 update you will find: 39,102 reports of randomised controlled trials (38,352 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 10,771 reports …

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DiTA update (May 2021)

DiTA was updated on 3 May 2021. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.

Systematic review found passive physical treatments for low back pain were most likely to help people who were younger with higher disability and lower psychological distress and psychological treatments were more likely to help those with severe disability

Proven treatments for low back pain only provide modest overall benefits. Matching people to treatments that are likely to be most effective for them may improve clinical outcomes and makes better use of healthcare resources. …

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