Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy, and one of the most frequently mismanaged. Clinical guidelines have shifted substantially over the past decade, away from imaging, bed rest, and passive treatment toward active management. What follows is a summary of where the evidence now stands and what it means
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Knee osteoarthritis affects a large proportion of patients in outpatient orthopedic practice. The research on conservative management has matured considerably over the past several years. Here is what the current evidence supports, what has been displaced, and the clinical takeaways most relevant to practice. Exercise Remains the Core Intervention The evidence for exercise in knee
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GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are now among the most prescribed medications in the country. As more patients arrive in PT clinics on these drugs, clinicians need a working understanding of how they affect the musculoskeletal system. What Are GLP-1 Medications? GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists were originally developed
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The Empty Can test is one of the first shoulder special tests you learn. The technique is straightforward: arm at 90° in the scapular plane, thumb down, resist downward pressure. Pain or weakness equals positive. Simple enough. But that interpretation is where most clinicians, students and experienced alike, leave something important on the table. Two
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