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The Center for Physical Rehabilitation is committed to staying up to date on the most current physical therapy research. We have found the following articles to be especially insightful and informative.

A Case Study: Conservative Management of a Young Adult With Hip Arthrosis Kyle M.Cook, Bryan C. Heiderscheit

A 28-year-old female with severe left hip degeneration, as identified with diagnostic imaging, was referred to physical therapy.

A Randomized Trial Comparing Manual Physical Therapy to Therapeutic Exercises, to a Combination of Therapies, for the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy

This study compares the use of one treatment method versus a combination of treatments.

Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise Versus Electrophysical Agent and Exercise in the Management of Planter Heel Pain: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial

This article features the benefits of physical therapy in helping planter heel pain.

Books5web Manual Physical Therapy, Cervical Traction, and Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Series - JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Offering a case series on those with cervical radiculopathy, this article discusses the outcomes of patients with this condition given various treatments. To read the entire article, click here.

Intensive dynamic back exercises with or without hyperextension in chronic back pain after surgery for lumbar disc protrusion.

This article analyzes the treatment of chronic low back pain incorporating versus not incorporating the use of hyperextension during their physical therapy treatments. To read the entire article, click here.

Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Study of Patients One Year Post Surgery

This article takes a look at post hip surgery patients and the outcomes with traditional physical therapy. To read the entire article, click here.

Clinical Outcomes Following Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Case Series

This article is a Case series describing the outcomes of individual patients with hip osteoarthritis treated with manual physical therapy and exercise. To read the entire article, click here.

Physical Therapy Treatment Effectiveness for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

This article discusses a study that was to compare outcomes between a home-based physical therapy program and a clinically based physical therapy program for those with Osteoarthritis of the Knee. To read the entire article, click here.

Quadriceps Strength Benefits Those with Knee Osteoarthritis

This article discusses the importance of strong quadriceps and how it can help those with osteoarthritis and also helping to prevent it. To read the entire article, click here.