Context: With numerous physical therapy modalities for non-specific chronic low-back pain (NSCLB), it is important to compare the efficacy of newer modalities such as Kinesio Tape (KT) with more traditional interventions, such as lumbar mechanical tra . . .

Background: Chronic patellar tendinopathy (CPT) imposes problematic issues with athletes returning to pre-injury sporting activity due to tendon degeneration. Platelet-rich plasma is an autologous blood concentrate that releases growth factors to stim . . .

Background: The number of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgeries has increased by 343% from 2003 to 2014. Athletes undergoing UCL reconstruction risk an 83% return to play (RTP) rate and average rehabilitation time of 20.5 months. Th . . .

In 2014, the CDC reported 28.7% of American over the age of 65 were involved in 29.0 million falls. There is a lack of meta-analyses that compile research that assess outcomes of utilizing the Wii as a balance intervention for community dwelling older . . .

Background: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal syndrome in women characterized by antero- or retropatellar knee pain with insidious onset. Currently, research has not identified the most effective exercises between a combi . . .

Context: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is widely used as an intervention to promote healing in tendinopathy, however research on its effectiveness is limited, and the results vary. Alternatively, research indicates that corticosteroid use for tendino . . .

Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common orthopedic condition characterized by debilitating knee pain associated with movement and, due to its enigmatic pathophysiology, typically requires a multimodal approach to optimal conservati . . .

Background: Medications are one identifiable risk factor that can contribute to the incidence of falls. The aim of this study is to assess if the most frequently prescribed medication categories, psychotropic, opioid, and cardiovascular, are associate . . .

Context: Idiopathic toe-walking (ITW) is present in 7-24% of the children?s population without identifiable orthopedic or neurologic conditions. Because of the unknown etiology, there are a myriad of treatment options and minimal evidence on the most . . .