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Soft tissue conditions

Soft tissues include muscles, tendons and joints. Arthritis, tendonitis and fibromyalgia are common joint problems in older adults and they can be chronically painful. Read our evidence-based resources for information about diagnosing and treating soft tissue conditions.

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  • Evidence Summary

    Corticosteroid injections do not reduce pain from rotator cuff tendinosis at 3 months

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Clin Orthop Relat Res (2016)
  • Evidence Summary

    Home-based supervised exercise may prove an effective, alternative treatment for leg and muscle pain among people living with peripheral arterial disease

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (2015)
  • Evidence Summary

    Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2015)
  • Evidence Summary

    Acupuncture for neck disorders.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
  • Evidence Summary

    Walking reduces pain and improves physical functioning in people who have chronic musculoskeletal pain

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2015)
  • Evidence Summary

    Topical NSAIDs for acute musculoskeletal pain in adults.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2015)
  • Evidence Summary

    Quinine for muscle cramps.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2015)
  • Evidence Summary

    Follow-up consultations via telemedicine may be an effective alternative to face-to-face consultations for patients suffering from foot ulcerations

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    BioMed Central Health Services Research (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy can improve tendinitis of the shoulder

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Ann Intern Med (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    The positive painful arc and positive external rotation resistance test results are the most accurate for diagnosing rotator cuff disease

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    JAMA (2013)
  • Evidence Summary

    Electrotherapy modalities for rotator cuff disease.

    Rating 3 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
  • Evidence Summary

    Exercises for mechanical neck disorders.

    Rating 3 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2015)
  • Evidence Summary

    Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries.

    Rating 3 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2014)
  • Blog Post

    Rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions and exercise: Getting on track with wearable activity trackers

    We can all use a helping hand from time to time. Being more physically active is one area where some of us need that extra assistance and motivation. Wearable activity trackers may be a source of support for people living with a rheumatic and/or musculoskeletal disease who are looking to increase their activity levels.
  • Blog Post

    A pain in the neck! Does a specialized pillow really help?

    Neck pain is a common and disabling health problem that can affect your daily function including sleep. Specialized pillows have been used to help but the recent evidence is limited.
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