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Exercise, radial pressure waves, and photobiomodulation for management of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy in runners: a three-arm non-blinded randomised control trial

Objectives Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common running injury. Exercise loading programme (EXER) is the primary treatment. Other options include radial pressure wave (RPW, commonly ...
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Effect of osteopathic manipulation on neck kinematics using X-Sens motion capture in non-specific neck pain: a protocol for randomised controlled trial

Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder causing functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Conventional physiotherapy provides symptomatic relief but often yields ...
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Comparison of tetradecyl sulfate versus polidocanol injections for stabilisation of joints that regularly dislocate in an Ehlers-Danlos population

Objectives To determine whether there is similarity between tetradecyl sulfate and polidocanol in stabilising a joint from dislocating in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Method A ...
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Australian surfers’ awareness of ‘surfer’s ear’

Objectives To assess awareness of external auditory exostosis (EAE) among Australian surfers. Methods This is a cross-sectional observational study, assessing professional and recreational Australian ...
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46 Prevalence of asymptomatic shoulder findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a scoping review

Background Shoulder MRI for diagnostic purposes carries an inherent risk of finding asymptomatic changes not causing problems. This can lead to overdiagnosis and ultimately, overtreatment. To mitigate ...