Physio Research

01/09/2026

When Matt Damon’s filmography starts looking a little too much like your physio career… 😂

Which season are you in?

31/08/2026

💡 Persistent quadriceps atrophy was found 1 year post-ACLR with greater atrophy in Vastus Lateralis/Vastus Medialis than Vastus Intermedius/Rectus Femoris.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "Heterogeneity of quadriceps muscles atrophy following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A longitudinal MRI study" by Berg et al 2026

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

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30/08/2026

It’s 2026 and your patients are being told they need ice baths, infrared saunas, expensive supplements and the latest recovery hack to optimise their health.

Can you confidently tell them what actually works?

Recovery advice has become a minefield...

So we enlisted world-renowned recovery expert Dr Shona Halson to cut through the noise and teach the science many physios were never taught at university.

So when your patient asks about the latest recovery trend, you’ll have an evidence-based answer.

👉 Watch the full Masterclass free with your 7-day trial.

https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/sleep-recovery-and-performance-science-to-practice/

30/08/2026

💁 You can write the perfect treatment plan… but that doesn't mean patients will follow it.

🧠 Behaviour change is more complex than simply giving good advice. Learn one simple, psychologist-backed strategy to help patients stay engaged with treatment.

📖 Read our latest blog: https://www.physio-network.com/blog/strategy-adherence/

28/08/2026

💡This review provides evidence that improvements in lower limb muscle strength are associated with improvements in pain and physical function among people with patellofemoral pain.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis of the Association between Changes in Muscle Strength and Clinical Outcome Changes in Patellofemoral Pain" by Nunes et al 2026

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

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📚 Do you struggle to stay on top of new research?

😫 You're not alone!

✅ Physio Network’s Research Reviews make it easy for you to keep up to date and provide better care for your patients. Try it for free for 7 days now.

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28/08/2026

🫤 Proximal hamstring tendinopathies can be tricky.⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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💡 Less compressive positions are typically less aggravating, so try this exercise to reduce pain for patients that are more irritable.⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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27/08/2026

🤔 Migraine and neck pain commonly coexist, but how do they actually interrelate?

Can the cervical spine trigger the headache, or could the neck pain simply be a symptom of the migraine itself?

📖 This blog highlights an expert Case Study exploring the relationship between migraine and neck pain, sharing key assessment and clinical reasoning principles physios need to know.

👉 Read the blog now: https://www.physio-network.com/blog/migraine-neck-pain/

26/08/2026

💡 Lower limb tendinopathies impact patients beyond physical pain, affecting work, daily function, and sports and social participation. These challenges often lead to psychosocial consequences, including frustration, anxiety, and isolation. Strong therapeutic alliances can improve patient experiences and satisfaction with care.

👉🏻 This is from the new paper "Lived Experiences of People With Lower Limb Tendinopathy—A Systematic Review With Qualitative Evidence Synthesis" by Hopes et al 2026

Disclaimer: Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement. You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

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📚 Do you struggle to stay on top of new research?

😫 You're not alone!

✅ Physio Network’s Research Reviews make it easy for you to keep up to date and provide better care for your patients. Try it for free for 7 days now.

🔗 https://physio.network/7dayfreetrial

26/08/2026

🔥 Unsure how to assess and manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?⁠
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✅ Unlimited access to 150+ hours of expert-led video courses⁠
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26/08/2026