Dear Readers, As demands on primary care continue to rise, one thing is becoming clear — collaboration is no longer optional; it’s essential. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice (2024) provides compelling evidence that First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) play a vital role in transforming how musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are managed in general practice. What Did […]
Chronic low back pain (cLBP) remains one of the most persistent challenges for patients and clinicians alike. It affects millions worldwide — limiting movement, independence, and quality of life. Yet, despite decades of research, the question continues: what type of physiotherapy works best? A new Level I Bayesian network meta-analysis (Baroncini et al., J Orthop Traumatol, […]
Dear Readers, Does your knee click, pop, or crunch when you move? Many of us have wondered, “Is that normal—or is something wrong?” A recent systematic review and meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has looked at how common noisy knees (knee crepitus) are—and what they mean. The Key Facts Should You Be Concerned? Most knee noises […]
Dear Readers, We’re excited to share the updated 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) from the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy on midportion Achilles tendinopathy—a condition many of our patients will be familiar with. These revised guidelines provide strong support for what we already prioritise in practice at HealthPlus: progressive tendon loading, tailored to symptom irritability, patient education, and a […]
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