A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis examined eight randomized controlled trials investigating pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), alone or combined with other exercises, in people with chronic non-specific low back pain Key Findings: Pelvic floor training in combination with exercises showed a greater reduction in pain than without PFMT There were also improvements in functional disability, with greater improvements reported in the PFMT groups in several trials. Howev

Hamstring flexibility is often discussed in relation to movement quality, pelvic control and balance. But does greater flexibility actually translate into better postural control? A recent cross-sectional observational study cross-sectional study investigated this question in 70 healthy young adults aged 18–30 years. Participants were assessed using the sit-and-reach test for hamstring flexibility, the Y Balance Test for postural control, the Biodex Overall Stability Index

In a narrative synthesis 22 studies were researched and compared the effectiveness of non-surgical and surgical treatments. Key Findings: Both conservative and surgical management improved: Pain Disability Walking capacity Functional outcomes Non-Surgical Treatment Evidence supports physiotherapy as an effective first-line treatment, especially for patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms. Effective interventions included: Exercise therapy Manual therapy Structured physiothe

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is often used to reduce postoperative swelling after a Total Knee Arthroplasty, but does the evidence support its routine use? A recent systematic review analyzed whether MLD could reduce postoperative edema, relieve pain, and improve knee range of motion during the first weeks after surgery. What did the review find? The overall results showed no clear clinical advantage of MLD over standard postoperative care. Swelling (edema): There was no c

Hamstring strain injuries most commonly affect the biceps femoris long head, particularly near the myotendinous junction. While strengthening exercises are a cornerstone of injury prevention, the role of the aponeurosis (the connective tissue within and around the muscle) has received much less attention. A recent MRI study compared 10 weeks of eccentric hamstring training (on a isokinetic dynamometer) with time-matched static stretching (maximal knee extension, for 3x ~68 se

Can walking really reduce chronic low back pain? A new meta-analysis identifies the ideal walking dose for improving pain and function.

As we get older, everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt, opening a jar, or picking up a cup often become more difficult. While muscle weakness is an obvious reason, researchers wanted to know whether proprioception (our sense of body position and movement) also plays a role. A recent study involving 184 healthy adults aged 18 to 95 years found an interesting answer: yes—but not in the way we might expect. The researchers looked at two types of proprioception: Low-level proprio