Musculoskeletal Science and Practice

Article	Citations
Differences in non-weight-bearing and weight-bearing measures of lower leg muscle elasticity using shear wave elastography	54
Reply to comments on “Progressive submaximal effort hamstring muscle endurance is reduced after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament”	38
Prevalence of cervical, vestibulo-ocular and or physiological impairments in symptomatic individuals 4 weeks to 6 months post-concussion	37
Qualitative exploration of physical therapists' experiences providing telehealth physical therapy during COVID-19	28
Is pregnancy a major risk factor for musculoskeletal pain? A cross-sectional study	26
The development of a model of care to reduce waiting times in outpatient musculoskeletal clinics: a multi-methods study	25
Pain intensity, spine structure, and body composition in patients with acute discogenic lumbar radiculopathy	25
Physiotherapy students' perceptions of how the Cervical Framework influences their clinical reasoning: A qualitative single case study of a Canadian university	25
Validity of the Global Rating of Change in patients with chronic low back pain	24
Differences of diaphragmatic muscle contraction between female patients with chronic neck pain and asymptomatic controls: A case-control study based on ultrasonography	23
Barriers and facilitators to implementation of outcome measures among physiotherapists in Nepal: A mixed-methods study	21
The perceptions and knowledge of prognosis of physiotherapists in musculoskeletal practice: An exploratory qualitative study	20
The prevalence of cervical contribution in patients reporting shoulder pain. An observational study	19
Corrigendum to “Automated Prescription of Therapeutic Exercise for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome using Literature-Driven Rule Generation Architecture” [Musculoskel. Sci. Practice 82 (2026) 103520]	18
Mediators and moderators of a walking intervention to prevent neck pain among high-risk office workers: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial	18
Comparison of multifidus muscle intramuscular fat by ultrasound echo intensity and fat-water based MR images in individuals with chronic low back pain	18
An observational study: Correlation between self-perceived readiness and physical performance in healthy individuals	18
Understanding barriers to adherence to home exercise programs in patients with musculoskeletal neck pain	18
An investigation of body awareness, fatigue, physical fitness, and musculoskeletal problems in young adults with hypermobility spectrum disorder	18
Intra- and inter-rater reliability in ultrasonographic measurements of coracohumeral distance	16
Implementing good life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) in Australian public hospitals. Part 2: Service providers’ perceptions	16
Response to letter to editor: The association between hip strength, physical function and dynamic balance in people with unilateral knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study	16
Use of cupping therapy in musculoskeletal disorders: A cross-sectional study on the profile, training, and practice of Brazilian physical therapists	16
Do rehabilitation patients with chronic low back pain meet World Health Organisation's recommended physical activity levels?	16
Association of central sensitization features with clinical, sonographic, and electrophysiological outcomes in carpal tunnel syndrome	15

Editorial Board	15
Italian versions of the Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (NPQ): psychometric properties and an investigation on the understanding of pain neurophysiology in physical therapists	15
Dry needling perceptions and experiences: A survey of Australian physiotherapists	15
Physiotherapist factors associated with the intention to deliver psychologically informed physiotherapy in persistent low back pain: An online cross-sectional vignette study	15
Body perception distortions correlate with neuropathic features in Italian fibromyalgic patients: Findings from a self-administered online survey	14
Associations between left/right judgment task performance and psychosocial pain factors in women with fibromyalgia: A cross-sectional study	14
Effects of physical exercise on muscle function of the knee, pain and quality of life in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review with meta-analysis	14
Assessment of joint position sense in active and passive modes with various elbow flexion angles and movement speeds using an isokinetic dynamometer	13
Response to “Beyond single sessions: Reflections on pain education and EIH heterogeneity in knee osteoarthritis”	13
Correlation of absolute and relative limb differences in Y-balance test and asymmetry indices of CMJ, SJ and IMTP	13
Structure and function of the Achilles tendon and plantarflexors after non-surgical management of Achilles tendon rupture: A cross-sectional study	13
Psychosocial assessment in musculoskeletal care: A survey of UK physiotherapists	13
A multi-site prospective, observational study of physiotherapist independent prescribing activity across musculoskeletal clinics in the United Kingdom	13
Effectiveness of conservative treatment in the management of post-traumatic elbow stiffness: A systematic review	13
Predictors of response to physical exercise for low back pain: a secondary analysis of the ReViEEW trial	13
Experiences from pre-surgery physiotherapy and thoughts about future exercise among patients with disc herniation or spinal stenosis: A qualitative study	12
Clinical-functional features of individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: A scoping review of assessment tools and ICF model	12
The state of the science for potential contributors to musculoskeletal injury following concussion: Mechanisms, gaps, and clinical considerations	12
Its everyone's responsibility: Responding to the global burden of musculoskeletal health impairment	12
IFOMPT conference, Basel 2024	12
Guidelines to minimize risk when dry needling the rectus capitus posterior major muscle	12
Response to the letter to the editor: “Prevalence and predictors of neglect-like symptoms in patients with painful hand osteoarthritis”	12
Utilisation and experience of emergency medical services by patients with back pain: A scoping review	12
The association between kinesiophobia and functional limitations in service members with knee pain	11
What do patients referred to physical therapy for a musculoskeletal condition expect? A qualitative assessment	11
Migraine patients with and without neck pain: Differences in clinical characteristics, sensitization, musculoskeletal impairments, and psychological burden.	11
Effects of nonspecific chronic neck pain on balance, visuomotor reaction time and upper extremity explosive strength in young females	11
A comparative analysis of lumbar paraspinal muscle morphology between two movement system impairment subgroups of chronic nonspecific low back pain	11
Test-retest reliability of ankle range of motion, proprioception, and balance for symptom and gender effects in individuals with chronic ankle instability	11
From passive care to self-management support: A new era in manual and musculoskeletal physiotherapy	11
Sensorimotor incongruence is associated with increased symptom severity in people with frozen shoulder: a cross-sectional study	11
Video-oculographic measures of eye movement control in the smooth pursuit neck torsion test can classify idiopathic neck pain patients from healthy individuals: A datamining based diagnostic accuracy	11
An evaluation of a one-day pain science education event in a 16–18 years school setting targeting pain-related beliefs, knowledge, and behavioural intentions: A mixed-methods, non-randomised controlle	11
The validity of the cervical rotation lateral flexion test in predicting benefit after manipulation treatment to the first and second rib	10
Myofascial stiffness of plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in individuals with plantar fasciopathy: An observational cross-sectional study	10
15-item Roland-Morris disability questionnaire for general pain (RMDQ-g): Structural validity and criterion validity on Brazilian patients with chronic pain	10
The Patient Specific Functional Scale - Brazil as an instrument for the functional assessment of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: Construct validity (hypothesis testing and structural	10
Social determinants of health and physical activity are related to pain intensity and mental health in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome	10
Education of physiotherapists improves inter-rater reliability in lumbar spine motor control tests: A randomized controlled trial	10
Do patients’ preferences and expectations match clinical guidelines? A survey of individuals seeking private primary care for a musculoskeletal disorder	9
Diagnostic accuracy of neurodynamic tests in upper-limb entrapment neuropathies: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The (cost-)effectiveness of combined lifestyle interventions for people with persistent low-back pain who are overweight or obese: A systematic review	9
Short-term effects of exergaming on patients with chronic low back pain: A single-blind randomized controlled trial	9
Neck muscle stiffness during craniocervical flexion under functional upper extremity conditions in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: A shear-wave elastography study	9
Online education and manual skill acquisition	9
Sensorimotor control and neurocognitive performance in musculoskeletal disease and injury control	9
Correlations between the Central Sensitization Inventory and measures of endogenous pain modulation in women with fibromyalgia	9
Barriers and facilitators to exercise-based rehabilitation in people with musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review	9
Research from low-income and middle-income countries will benefit global health and the physiotherapy profession, but it requires support	9
Translation and psychometric properties of the Hebrew version of Patient Enablement Instrument for Back Pain (PEI-BP)	9

Pressure pain sensitivity, thermographic changes, function, life and sleep quality in patients with unilateral rotator cuff injury: A case-control study	8
Structural validity and internal consistency of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index in Turkish patients with rotator cuff disease: A proposal of a new version	8
Digital health self-management interventions for musicians with playing-related musculoskeletal disorders: A scoping review	8
Optimizing acute pain relief in severe knee Osteoarthritis: The influence of resistance exercise volume and psychosocial factors	8
Balance disorders and migraine	8
Reflections on 50 years of IFOMPT	8
Effects of a single exercise session on pain intensity in adults with chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Neck muscle activation in response to eye movement depends on sitting posture and is modified in whiplash associated disorders: Cross-sectional study	8
Adherence to exercise in lateral elbow tendinopathy, a scoping review.	8
Letters to the editor: “Treatment based classification systems for patients with non-specific neck pain. A systematic review”	8
Influence of psychological symptoms and related disability on central Sensitization Inventory score of individuals with temporomandibular disorders: a cross-sectional study	8
Somatosensory and psychosocial profile of migraine patients: A cross-sectional study	8
Differences in biomechanical and metabolic factors between patients with frozen shoulder and asymptomatic individuals. A cross-sectional study	8
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, validity and responsiveness of the hand assessment tool (HAT-Sp) in Spain	7
Inter- and intra-rater-reliability of a clinical framework for spine-related neck-arm pain	7
Pain-side related difference in cross-sectional area of the longus colli muscle and its relationship with standing balance in persons with non-specific neck pain	7
The association between education, practice, post-professional training and physical therapists’ attitudes and beliefs regarding low back pain management: A cross sectional survey study	7
Cervical muscle activation in response to an extensor endurance test in individuals with and without neck pain: a muscle functional magnetic resonance imaging study	7
3D measurement of clavicular and scapular orientations: The association with clinical characteristics and responsiveness to scapular repositioning in patients with neck pain	7
The occurrence of cervicogenic headache: A mapping review	7
An exploration of low back pain beliefs in a Northern America based general population	7
How do physiotherapists use Cauda Equina Syndrome safety netting techniques and what influences their practice?	7
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Italian version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) Index in subjects with rotator cuff diseases	7
Eccentric exercise improves joint flexibility in adults: A systematic review update and meta-analysis	7
Response to “Letter to the editor concerning feasibility and acceptability of a six-month exercise and patient education intervention for patients with hip dysplasia: A mixed methods study”	7
Clinical characteristics and diagnostic aspects of cervicogenic dizziness in patients with chronic dizziness: A cross-sectional study	7
Anaesthetic and corticosteroid response immediately following epidural injection in patients with MRI confirmed lumbar disc herniation	7
Healthcare providers have insufficient up-to-date knowledge of lower limb sports injuries, and their knowledge is similar to that of athletes	7
Work-related interventions are not commonly included in physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian Physiotherapists	7
Prognostic factors specific to work-related musculoskeletal disorders: An overview of recent systematic reviews	7
Masterclass- Axial and peripheral Spondyloarthritis: Screening, suspicion and referral in musculoskeletal clinical practice	7
Is proprioception affected in those with persistent intra-articular temporomandibular disorders? A cross-sectional study exploring joint position sense and force sense of the jaw	7
Editorial Board	7
Are baseline clinical tests associated with the relative effectiveness of manual therapy and neck-specific exercise for people with chronic non-specific neck pain? Secondary analysis of a randomized c	7
"A new tool for my toolbox": physiotherapists' perceptions on therapeutic virtual reality for chronic low back pain – a qualitative descriptive study	6
Smartphone use affects gait performance, spinal kinematics and causes spinal musculoskeletal discomfort in young adults	6
“You have (rotator cuff related) shoulder pain, and to treat it, I recommend exercise.” A scoping review of the possible mechanisms underpinning exercise therapy	6
The association between neuropathic pain features and central sensitization with acute headache associated to a whiplash injury	6
The attitudes and beliefs about manual therapy held by patients experiencing low back pain: a scoping review	6
Stair climb muscle power is associated with gait speed, sit-to-stand performance, patient-reported outcomes and objective measures of mechanical muscle function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis	6
A service evaluation of the management of patients with suspected cauda equina syndrome from an outpatient physiotherapy service in the United Kingdom	6
Effects of the stretching program in male volleyball players with posterior shoulder tightness	6
Is postural stability during standing and dynamic tasks altered in young adults with flatfoot: A comparison study	6
Ultrasound assessment of deep cervical extensors morphology and quality in populations with whiplash associated disorders: An intra- and inter-examiner reliability study	6
Communicating safety-netting information in primary care physiotherapy consultations for people with low back pain	6
Item generation for a new patient-reported outcome measure: The non-traumatic anterior knee pain (AKP)-YOUTH scale	6
Intra- and inter-rater reliability, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change of the cranio-cervical flexion test in individuals with non-specific chronic neck pain	6
Can training to dissociate trunk and pelvic motion influence thorax-pelvis coordination and lumbar spine dynamic stability?	6
Prognostic factors for upper limb and shoulder-specific disability and quality of life in participants suffering from frozen shoulder. A multicentric prospective single-cohort study	6
Pain provocation tests and clinical entities in male football players with longstanding groin pain are associated with pain intensity and disability	6
The EMU manipulation study: A randomized trial investigating the efficacy of matched or unmatched cervical/thoracic manipulations on neck pain	6
Association between neck muscle size and physical features in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain: A systematic review	6
Comparing the efficacy of two E-learning programs on physiotherapists' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in musculoskeletal pain management: A randomized trial	6
Pain, grip strength, and motor imagery reaction time are associated with pain and disability in individuals with chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy	6
Psychometric properties of the Spanish adherence to exercise for musculoskeletal pain tool (ATEMPT) in people with musculoskeletal chronic pain	6
The quality of reporting in randomized controlled trials investigating exercise for individuals with whiplash-associated disorders; a systematic review	6
Effectiveness of different percutaneous electrolysis protocols in the endogenous modulation of pain: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial	6
Mobile health technologies for the management of spine disorders: A systematic review of mHealth applications in Brazil	6
Effect of non-specific neck pain on the path of the instantaneous axis of rotation of the neck during its flexion-extension movement	5
Corrigendum to “Conference abstracts from IFOMPT 24, the 12th world conference of musculoskeletal and manual physical therapy. Celebrating 50 years. Basel, Switzerland 4th–6th July” [Muscoskel. Sci. P	5
Interventions used by Brazilian physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of patellofemoral pain: A web-based survey	5
An 8-week physiotherapist-led return to sport group program after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction improves measures of physical and psychological function: A case series	5
Letter to the editor, “The effects of combined sternocleidomastoid muscle stretching and massage on pain, disability, endurance, kinesiophobia, and range of motion in individuals with chronic neck pai	5
A systematic review of N-of-1 trials and single case experimental designs in physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions	5
Exploring the experiences and perceptions of patients awaiting rotator cuff repair surgery: An integrated qualitative study within the POWER pilot and feasibility trial	5
Pain intensity and pain sensitivity are not increased by a single session of high-intensity interval aerobic exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain: A randomized and controlled trial	5
Predicting pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain using machine learning	5
Hip joint kinematic assessment in chronic non-specific low back pain patients. A Delphi study	5
Identifying and navigating suspected serious pathologies: New-graduate physiotherapists' perspectives and developmental needs	5
Hip abductor versus adductor strengthening for clinical outcomes in knee symptomatic osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	5
Editorial Board	5
Neuroimmune interactions in fascia and myofiber regeneration: a narrative review	5
Can clinicians find conservative management protocols of anterior cruciate ligament injuries online? A systematic review	5
Differences in balance control despite self-reported resolution of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. A cross-sectional study	5
Beyond single sessions: Reflections on pain education and exercise-induced hypoalgesia heterogeneity in knee osteoarthritis	5
Structural and dynamic characteristics in sonographic evaluation of the sciatic nerve in patients with probable neuropathic pain – A cross-sectional study	5
The effect of Tubigrip and a rigid belt on rectus abdominus diastasis immediately postpartum: A randomised clinical trial	5
Correlation between thoracic kyphosis and dry needle length required to reach the pleural space needling the upper trapezius: A cadaveric fluoroscopic assessment	5
Inter-rater reliability of real-time compared to recorded single-leg squat assessment with the qualitative analysis of single leg loading assessment tool (QASLS) in healthy individuals	5
Association between pain catastrophizing and sarcopenia in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study	5

Corrigendum to “Inter- and intra-rater-reliability of a clinical framework for spine-related neck-arm pain” [Musculoskeletal Sci. Pract. 67 (2023) 102853]	5
Does telehealth use impact clinical outcomes during a multi-disciplinary pain management program?	5
Letter to the Editor	5
Prognostic factors for poor recovery in active-duty military personnel with musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis	5
Pain localization and associations with strength and range of motion deficits in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain vs asymptomatic: A cross sectional case control study	5
RE: The person-centered hypothesis framework: Advancing clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal pain research: A Letter to the Editor	5
Investigation of sensory and motor functions of wrist in patients with rheumatoid arthritis	5
UK physiotherapists’ perceptions on providing face-to-face and virtual rehabilitation for patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS): A cross-sectional survey	5
Editorial Board	5
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among hotel housekeepers and cleaners: A systematic review with meta-analysis	4
Machine learning for classifying chronic ankle instability based on ankle strength, range of motion, postural control and anatomical deformities in delivery service workers with a history of lateral a	4
Neuroinflammation: The dawn of a new era in clinical reasoning?	4
Editorial Board	4
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Is Achilles tendon structure associated with functional ability and chronic ankle instability in military recruits?	4
Development of an aid to detect adults acetabular hip dysplasia (the ALPHA alert): A mixed methods study	4
Defining core competencies for telehealth in healthcare higher education: A Delphi study	4
An analysis of publicly available National Health Service information leaflets for patients following an upper arm break	4
Knee joint pathology and efferent pathway dysfunction: Mapping muscle inhibition from motor cortex to muscle force	4
Adding neuromuscular training to a strengthening program did not produce additional improvement in clinical or kinematic outcomes in women with patellofemoral pain: A blinded randomised controlled tri	4
The efficacy of high load-volume exercise versus low load-volume exercise for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A pilot and feasibility trial	4
The relationship between central sensitization and activity limitation in patients with knee osteoarthritis:The mediating role of pain catastrophizing	4
Spinal movement impairments in people with acute low back pain	4
Development of The COMBINED approach: Integrating a brief behaviour change intervention supported by a physiotherapist for people with rotator cuff disorders	4
Increased central sensitivity is associated with greater shoulder disability in people with musculoskeletal shoulder symptoms: a cross-sectional study	4
The general public as well as physiotherapists evaluate spinal flexion as dangerous regardless of their own low back pain history	4
Dosage of joint mobilization for the management of patients with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A scoping review	4
Neglect-like symptoms and their relationships with other clinical features in people with hand osteoarthritis: An exploratory study	4
Can patients and clinicians find conservative management protocols of anterior cruciate ligament injuries online? A systematic review	4
Measurement of Achilles tendon loading using shear wave tensiometry: A reliability study	4
The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire: Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Polish version	4
Italian versions of the optimal screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF) and the Örebro Musculoskeletal pain screening questionnaire (ÖMPQ-21) and their short forms, in	4
Which screening tool better explains presenteeism and health-related quality of life in musculoskeletal pain: The Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire or the Central Sensitization Inven	4
Process evaluation of the implementation of an evidence-based model of care for low back pain in Australian emergency departments	4
Online exercise added to ergonomic advice for reducing habitual upper body postures: A randomized trial	4
Automated prescription of therapeutic exercise for shoulder impingement syndrome using literature-driven rule generation architecture	4
Pain catastrophizing and risk of progression to widespread pain among patients with chronic low back pain: A retrospective cohort study	4
Describing characteristics clinicians believe predictive of patient reported outcomes after adult's ankle fracture – A modified Delphi study	4
Move to improve - Prescribing physical activity and deprescribing paracetamol for people with low back pain: Findings from a hybrid type III feasibility study	4
Construct validity of the Single Arm Military Press (SAMP) test for upper limb function in patients with neck pain	4
When worlds collide: Experiences of physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths working together	4
Editorial Board	4
Sit-to-stand power predicts functional performance and patient-reported outcomes in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis. A cross-sectional study	4
The effectiveness of nerve mechanical interface treatment for entrapment neuropathies in the limbs: A systematic review with metanalysis	4
Corrigendum to “Reliability and validity of the Microgate Gyko for measuring range of motion o the low back” [Muscoskel. Sci. Pract. 45 (2020) 102091]	4
Pain intensity and lower limb dynamic balance were related to the laterality judgment test of patients with patellofemoral pain	4
A comparison of the characteristics of physically active and inactive individuals with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: An online survey	4