Clinical Research & Studies
Expert synthesis of clinical frameworks, condition protocols, and standard-of-care medical literature.
Exercise therapy for hip osteoarthritis: what the evidence shows
Exercise therapy may modestly improve pain and function for hip osteoarthritis. Guidelines recommend it as a core treatment option.
Progressive loading for tendinopathy: what the evidence shows
Exercise that gradually increases load on the tendon has the strongest evidence among non-surgical treatments for tendon problems.
Canalith repositioning and vestibular rehabilitation for BPPV and dizziness: what the evidence shows
The Epley manoeuvre, a guided sequence of head movements, effectively treats the common form of positional vertigo, though it often returns.
Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain: what the evidence shows
Spinal manipulation may offer a small improvement for chronic low back pain. Its effect is similar to other active treatments, and serious harms appear rare.
Nutrition counselling and type 2 diabetes: what the evidence shows
Individualized nutrition therapy from a registered dietitian may be linked to differences in health markers for people with type 2 diabetes.
Spinal manipulation for acute low back pain: what the evidence shows
Spinal manipulation may give modest short-term relief for new low back pain, but reviews found it no better than a placebo version or other care.
Acupuncture for chronic pain: what the evidence shows
Evidence suggests acupuncture may reduce chronic pain, including back pain and headaches. The evidence behind this ranges from very weak to moderate.
Massage therapy for chronic low back pain: what the evidence shows
Massage therapy may provide short-term pain relief and improved function for sub-acute and chronic low back pain, based on weak evidence.
Exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis: what the evidence shows
Exercise may help knee osteoarthritis pain and function in the short term. Benefits are modest and may not be clinically important.
Surgery or exercise for rotator cuff shoulder pain: what the evidence shows
For long-standing, non-traumatic shoulder pain, decompression surgery is no better than placebo surgery and similar to exercise. Acute tears differ.
CBT for anxiety and depression in adults: what the evidence shows
CBT can help with anxiety and depression. Research shows it can reduce symptoms, but effects vary based on the condition and study design.
Tinnitus management: what the evidence shows about sound therapy, hearing aids, and CBT
CBT may reduce how much tinnitus affects quality of life. Evidence for sound therapy and hearing aids is limited and weak evidence.
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