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New guideline from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: weight loss, walking, Tai Chi, cycling and Hatha yoga recommended

Best practice management of acute as well as long-term care for patients with osteoarthritis includes optimal use of medicines, non-pharmacological management, appropriate care and referral pathways, patient self-management education and psychosocial support. Non-pharmacological interventions generally …

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PEDro update (3 September 2018)

PEDro contains 41,192 records. In the 3 September 2018 update you will find: 32,397 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,574 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,136 reports …

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More on exercise and cancer

An area of research that’s rapidly developed over recent years centres around the idea that exercise can improve the treatment and outcomes of people who are diagnosed with cancer. Dr Catherine Granger reported on exercise …

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Meet the PEDro Steering Committee

The PEDro Steering Committee initiated and guides the development, implementation and sustainability of the PEDro evidence resource. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the members of the Steering Committee. Professor …

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PEDro update (6 August 2018)

PEDro contains 40,944 records. In the 6 August 2018 update you will find: 32,221 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,321 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,062 reports …

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Another word on low back pain

Back in April we highlighted a major Lancet series on non-specific low back pain. The series described the burden and global impact of back pain, gave an overview of causes and course, reviewed the evidence …

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PEDro update (2 July 2018)

PEDro contains 40,552 records. In the 2 July 2018 update you will find: 31,924 reports of randomised controlled trials (31,030 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,970 reports …

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