https://pulse.emma-james.ukGlobal musculoskeletal, rehabilitation and sports medicine research, filtered for outpatient physiotherapy.en-gbFri, 28 Aug 2026 22:19:40 +0000https://pulse.emma-james.uk/issues/2026-08.htmlhttps://pulse.emma-james.uk/issues/2026-08.htmlFri, 28 Aug 2026 22:19:40 +0000<ul><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246878122600158X?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Recovery trajectory phenotypes and their baseline predictors following conservative treatment for cervical radiculopathy: A cohort study using latent class growth analysis</a> &mdash; Musc Sci Practice</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1466853X26000921?dgcid=rss_sd_all">The peak and impulse of patellofemoral joint force during running are not associated with pain severity or duration in adolescents with patellofemoral pain: An exploratory cross-sectional study</a> &mdash; Phys Therapy in Sport</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1466853X26000854?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Impacts of ankle sprain on functional performance in under-20 soccer players: a cross-sectional study</a> &mdash; Phys Therapy in Sport</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1529943026001117?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Evaluating the utility of melatonin in spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials</a> &mdash; Spine Journal</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1836955326000445?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: A core set of outcome measures to assess physical function for adults participating in physical therapy treatment in the hospital: a clinical practice guideline</a> &mdash; J Physiotherapy</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877065726000655?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Machine learning-based triage of non-red-flag low back pain in national-level collegiate athletes: A cross-sectional study in Taiwan</a> &mdash; Ann Phys Rehab Med</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877065726000564?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Optimal stretching dose for improving range of motion in non-athletes and athletes with hamstring shortening: a dose-response meta-analysis</a> &mdash; Ann Phys Rehab Med</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877065726000606?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Is education effective for pain and function in patellofemoral pain or patellofemoral osteoarthritis? A systematic review with meta-analysis</a> &mdash; Ann Phys Rehab Med</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468781226001530?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Physical activity reduces the risk of osteoporosis in patients with arthritis: A dual-cohort prospective study and mechanistic exploration</a> &mdash; Musc Sci Practice</li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468781226001505?dgcid=rss_sd_all">Foot exercise plus education versus brief advice for the treatment of plantar heel pain (FEET Trial): a feasibility randomised controlled trial</a> &mdash; Musc Sci Practice</li><li><a href="https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2026.14057?af=R">The Effect of a Brief Psychologically Informed Education Intervention for Improving Function in Adolescents With Atraumatic Leg Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial</a> &mdash; JOSPT</li><li><a href="https://pedro.org.au/english/systematic-review-found-that-for-adults-with-stroke-modified-constraint-induced-movement-therapy-may-improve-upper-limb-function-compared-to-conventional-therapy/">Systematic review found that for adults with stroke, modified constraint induced movement therapy may improve upper-limb function compared to conventional therapy</a> &mdash; PEDro</li></ul>