The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of isolated hip abductor and external rotator muscle strengthening on pain, health status, and hip strength in females with patellofemoral pain: a randomized controlled trial.
Randomized controlled trial. ⋯ Therapy, level 2b.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Aug 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of trunk balance exercises for individuals with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial.
Randomized clinical trial. ⋯ Trunk balance exercises combined with flexibility exercises were found to be more effective than a combination of strength and flexibility exercises in reducing disability and improving the physical component of quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Apr 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThoracic spine thrust manipulation versus cervical spine thrust manipulation in patients with acute neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Feb 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of myofascial trigger point manual therapy combined with a self-stretching protocol for the management of plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial.
A randomized controlled clinical trial. ⋯ Therapy, level 1b.
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and therapeutic exercise on quadriceps activation in people with tibiofemoral osteoarthritis.
Blinded, randomized controlled trial. ⋯ Therapy, level 1b-.