Keywords: radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy, high-load strength training, orthoses In this blog we will explain our recently published randomised controlled trial that compared treatments for plantar fasciopathy (1). Why is this study important? Plantar fasciopathy is a common foot condition and affects function and health-related quality of life. The choice of practice is debated […]
Tag: randomised controlled trials
Does a new injury prevention programme (FUNBALL) prevent injuries in youth male football (soccer) players?
We recently published a cluster-randomised controlled trial (cluster-RCT) in BJSM. It investigated the efficacy of a new injury prevention programme (IPP) called ‘FUNBALL’ in reducing the injuries in youth male football players (1). The summary of this study is outlined in this blog. Why is this study important? The importance of injury prevention in football is well documented. […]
What’s the best exercise training to reduce blood pressure?
This blog provides an overview of a study recently published in BJSM. Please click here to access the full article. Why is this study important? It is estimated that more than 1.4 billion of the world’s population has high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a leading cause of disease and death. Commonly prescribed medications to […]