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Osteoarthritis
The effect of pregabalin on pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Inflammopharmacology. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1007/s10787-026-02344-w

Spine
The effects of running on systemic inflammatory markers in chronic low back pain: a secondary analysis of the ASTEROID randomised controlled trial.
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.msksp.2026.103539

Shoulder & Elbow
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of exercise therapy for the rehabilitation of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a subgroup analysis of racquet sport athletes.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.3389/fbioe.2026.1840050

Osteoarthritis
Comparative Clinical Effectiveness of Intra-Articular Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.arrct.2025.100573

Spine
Comparison of Different Manual Therapy Techniques in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain.
Pain Manag Nurs. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.pmn.2025.11.006

Hand & Wrist
Comparative short-term effects of oscillatory mobilization and mulligan MWM on pain, disability, and range of motion among De Quervain's tenosynovitis patients- a randomized clinical trial.
J Man Manip Ther. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1080/10669817.2025.2557951

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Efficacy of Adjunctive Photobiomodulation in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.arrct.2026.100585

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Transcranial Direct Current Electric Stimulation Combined with Physical Exercise in Patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: Randomized Clinical Trial.
Med Sci (Basel). 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.3390/medsci14020312

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effects of Strengthening-Based Home Exercise Program on Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: Phase I Results of a Two-Phase Randomized Controlled Trial.
Health Sci Rep. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1002/hsr2.72705

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effects of Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glide mobilizations on pain, mobility, and lumbar-related disability in chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1097/MD.0000000000049456

Spine
Effects of Photobiomodulation by Laser and Mechanical Systems on Low Back Pain: A Longitudinal, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
J Biophotonics. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1002/jbio.70299

General Orthopaedics
Cooled radiofrequency ablation provides extended clinical utility in the management of chronic sacroiliac joint pain: 12-month follow-up results from the observational phase of a randomized, multicenter, comparative-effectiveness crossover study.
Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1136/rapm-2024-106315

Spine
Physiotherapy informed by acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized trial.
Hong Kong Physiother J. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1142/S1013702526500022

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Comparison of the short-term effects of Mulligan and Maitland mobilisation techniques combined with home-based exercise for non-specific neck pain: A randomised controlled trial.
Hong Kong Physiother J. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1142/S1013702526500058

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound-Guided Micro-Needle-Knife Intervention at the Deep Fascial versus Superficial Fascial Layers in Lateral Epicondylitis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Pain Res. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.2147/JPR.S608269

Hand & Wrist
Adding Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy to Conventional Treatment Improves Pain, Function, and Electrophysiological Function in Females With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Rehabil Med. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.5535/arm.260009

Foot & Ankle
Effect of corrective calcaneal Kinesio-tape on pain, function and sonography of plantar fasciitis in adolescents with pronated foot: a randomized controlled trial.
Disabil Rehabil. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1080/09638288.2025.2600654

Hand & Wrist
Combined Nutraceutical Supplementation and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Enhances Early Pain Reduction and Bone Callus Formation After Distal Radius Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Nutrients. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.3390/nu18122010

Arthroplasty
Comparison of transdermal and oral anti-inflammatory drugs on immediate post-operative pain control in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.
Arthroplasty. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1186/s42836-026-00395-6

General Orthopaedics
Postoperative pain after joint replacement surgery : A randomized controlled trial of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation and the role of depression and anxiety.
Orthopadie (Heidelb). 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1007/s00132-026-04784-2