» Comparison of the efficacy of hyaluronic acid vs corticosteroids, platelet-rich plasma, and physical therapy in chronic shoulder pain:: a systematic review and a frequentist network metanalysis
30/04/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
To compare the effectiveness of injected low- and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA-LMW, HA-HMW) vs corticosteroids (CCS), placebo— or physical therapy (PT), on pain at rest (Prest), at night (Pnight), and during activity (Pact),...

» The Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Based Robot-Assisted Therapy in Individuals with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
26/04/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The effects of combining robot-assisted therapy with other physiotherapy approaches in stroke rehabilitation are of current interest. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)-...

» Effectiveness of a 6-month Land-Based and Water-Based Exercise Intervention on Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Women with Fibromyalgia: The al-Ándalus Quasi-Experimental Study
19/04/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
To compare the effects of land-based, water-based exercise and usual care on body composition and physical fitness in women with fibromyalgia.

» Altered energy dissipation patterns and increased ground reaction force in patients with chronic ankle instability after fatiguing exercises
08/04/26 16:41 from ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Biomechanics
Publication date: Available online 7 April 2026 Source: Journal of Biomechanics Author(s): Hyung Gyu Jeon, Tae Kyu Kang, Hyunsoo Kim, Kyeongtak Song, Sae Yong Lee

» Hamstrings muscle dynamics during the Nordic hamstring exercise and high-speed running
08/04/26 16:41 from ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Biomechanics
Publication date: Available online 7 April 2026 Source: Journal of Biomechanics Author(s): Nicos Haralabidis, Kristen Steudel, Reed Gurchiek, Jennifer Hicks, Scott Delp

» Effectiveness of a Biopsychosocial-Based Exercise Approach Delivered in Group and Individual Formats in Primary Sjögren’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
06/04/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
: This study investigated the effectiveness of the BETY (Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach), a biopsychosocial model-based exercise intervention, in individuals with primary Sjögren’s disease (pSjD), and compared its group-based and in...

» What Is the Optimal Timing for Intradialytic Resistance Exercise? A Randomized Controlled Trial
25/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), requiring hemodialysis (HD).1,2 Although crucial, HD reduces health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical function, and associated inactivity ex...

» Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus nerve stimulation paired with exercise training for upper-limb motor function and activities of daily living after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
20/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) paired with exercise training on upper limb motor function and activities of daily living in stroke patients through a meta-analysis...

» Plantar Pressure–Paraspinal Surface Electromyography Associations and Within-Participant Surface Electromyography Changes Under Orthotic Insoles in Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Pilot Study
18/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a 3-dimensional spinal deformity of unknown etiology. According to the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment, scoliosis is diagnosed when the Cobb angle exceeds 10°.1 The...

» Letter to the Editor: Methodological Concerns Regarding the Systematic Review of Therapeutic Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
13/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
We read with great interest the systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrade et al1 on therapeutic exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. This topic is important for clinical practice, but on closer examination, we noted severa...

» Effects of a Bone-Strengthening Exercise Intervention on Bone Health in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial
12/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Cancer treatments in early life increase the risk of long-term health complications,1 including low areal bone mineral density (aBMD),2 prevalent in approximately two-thirds of survivors.3 Nonpharmacologic treatments, including exercise,...

» GLP-1 Receptor Agonists as Pharmacologic Treatment for Obesity After Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Considerations
11/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) face a disproportionate burden of obesity and cardiometabolic disease, however, evidence to guide pharmacologic treatment is minimal. Mainstay diet and exercise recommendations often yield modest...

» Efficacy of Progressive Exercise Snacking for Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
07/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
To evaluate the effects of progressive exercise snacking (PES) in middle-aged and older adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) using meta-analysis.

» Letter to the Editor: Methodological Transparency in Comparing Digital Care and In-Person Physiotherapy
07/03/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
I am writing regarding the article “Economic Impact of Digital Musculoskeletal Care Versus In-person Physical Therapy: A US Claims Analysis of Health Care Utilization and Outcomes” by Pereira et al,1 published in this Journal, which comp...

» Development and performance validation of an automated GPT-based evaluation tool for the PEDro scale
28/02/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The methodological quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is essential for determining the trustworthiness, credibility, and consistency of their findings.1–3 Studies with higher methodological quality are better at controlling c...

» Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroid Injection in Patients With Primary Frozen Shoulder: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
26/02/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
To compare the effects of combined glenohumeral joint (GHJ) and subacromial-subdeltoid (SASD) bursa injections using platelet-rich plasma (PRP), corticosteroids (CSs), or normal saline (NS), in conjunction with physical therapy (PT), for...

» Association Between a 1-Year Group-Based Telerehabilitation Program and the Quality of Life of People With Parkinson's Disease: An Observational Study
08/02/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive motor and nonmotor symptoms that substantially impair an individual's activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QoL). Re...

» The Current Status of Cardiac Rehabilitation in China: A Cross-sectional National Survey
29/01/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a well-established, multidisciplinary intervention proven to reduce morbidity and mortality while significantly improving functional recovery and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD...

» Association Between Mobility as a Time-Dependent Exposure Factor and Risk of Fall: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Older Patients With Orthopedic Conditions in a Subacute Rehabilitation Setting
23/01/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Older patients with orthopedic conditions often experience impaired mobility, leading to diminished functional independence and quality of life.1-4 Consequently, intensive physical therapy to improve mobility is commonly implemented in s...

» Tele-Assessment Compared With In-person Assessment in Stroke Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
19/01/26 00:00 from Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
To evaluate the scientific evidence on the diagnostic accuracy, reliability, and feasibility of synchronous physiotherapy tele-assessment via videoconferencing compared with in-person evaluation in individual’s post-stroke.