Actilife Physiotherapy

Research & Evidence

Curated research and evidence-based studies supporting our treatment approaches.

Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

A comprehensive meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial pain syndrome across 35 randomized controlled trials.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy2017
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Early Physiotherapy vs Usual Care After Rotator Cuff Repair: Systematic Review

A systematic review comparing early versus delayed physiotherapy after rotator cuff repair surgery, analyzing outcomes across 12 studies.

Shoulder & Elbow2020
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Exercise for Osteoporosis: Bone Density and Fracture Prevention

A systematic review examining the effects of exercise on bone mineral density and fracture risk in adults with osteoporosis.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews2011
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Exercise for Preventing Falls in Older Adults: Network Meta-Analysis

A network meta-analysis of 283 randomized controlled trials evaluating exercise interventions for fall prevention in older adults.

British Journal of Sports Medicine2020
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Exercise Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cochrane Review

A comprehensive Cochrane Review of exercise therapy for chronic low back pain, analyzing 249 trials with over 24,000 participants.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews2021
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Home Physiotherapy vs Clinic-Based Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study

A comparative effectiveness study evaluating outcomes of home-based versus clinic-based physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders2016
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Physiotherapy vs Surgery for Meniscal Tears: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This landmark study compared physiotherapy to arthroscopic surgery for patients with meniscal tears and found equivalent outcomes at 12 months, supporting physiotherapy as first-line treatment.

New England Journal of Medicine2013
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Post-Surgical Physiotherapy After Knee Arthroplasty: Optimal Timing

A randomized trial comparing early versus standard physiotherapy initiation after total knee arthroplasty.

Physical Therapy2017
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Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Evidence-Based Review

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis.

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research2021
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Vestibular Rehabilitation for BPPV: Canalith Repositioning Effectiveness

A prospective study evaluating the effectiveness of the Epley maneuver and vestibular rehabilitation for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery2017
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