Evidence Base

Clinical Resources

Research. Guidelines. Education.

Peer-reviewed papers, clinical references, and educational videos on musculoskeletal conditions — curated to support your understanding, not replace a clinical assessment. Select a body region below to get started.

Neck & Headaches

Cervicogenic headache, neck pain, upper trapezius dysfunction, and cervical spine assessment resources.

ResearchPubMed · JMPT
Cervicogenic Headache: Manual Therapy Evidence
Systematic review of manual therapy — including mobilisation and manipulation — for cervicogenic headache, with evidence grading and clinical outcome data.
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ResearchPubMed · Spine
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Neck Pain Disorders
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of neck pain disorders across acute, subacute, and chronic presentations.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Cervicogenic Headache — Clinical Overview
Comprehensive clinical reference covering pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches for cervicogenic headache.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Neck Pain — Classification & Management
Evidence-based overview of neck pain classification, assessment frameworks, and conservative management strategies including exercise and manual therapy.
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VideoPhysioTutors
Cervical Spine Assessment & Pathology Videos
Clinical video library covering cervical orthopaedic tests, neurodynamic assessment, and condition-specific clinical reasoning for neck pain presentations.
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ReferenceHealthdirect Australia
Headaches — Types, Causes & When to Seek Help
Australian government health resource explaining headache types, red flags requiring urgent attention, and general management options.
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Shoulder

Rotator cuff pathology, subacromial pain, biceps tendinopathy, and glenohumeral dysfunction.

ResearchPubMed · JOSPT
Rotator Cuff: Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and management of rotator cuff injuries, comparing surgical versus conservative outcomes and rehabilitation protocols.
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ResearchPubMed · Manual Therapy
Subacromial Pain: Rethinking the Impingement Model
Systematic review challenging the structural impingement model for subacromial pain, proposing a neuromuscular and load-based framework for clinical management.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Rotator Cuff Lesions — Clinical Reference
Rotator cuff anatomy, tear classification, clinical tests with sensitivity and specificity data, and evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Overview of subacromial impingement including evolving terminology, assessment findings, special tests with accuracy data, and current exercise and manual therapy evidence.
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VideoPhysioTutors
Shoulder Assessment & Condition Videos
Clinical video series covering rotator cuff assessment, instability testing, Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer's sign, and condition-specific clinical reasoning modules.
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ReferenceHealthdirect Australia
Shoulder Pain — Causes & Treatment Options
Australian government guide to common shoulder pain presentations, including when to seek clinical assessment and what treatment options are available.
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Lower Back & Sciatica

Non-specific low back pain, lumbar disc pathology, sciatica, and nerve root compression.

ResearchPubMed · The Lancet
Low Back Pain: A Call for Action (Lancet Series)
Landmark series challenging passive treatment models and advocating for active, biopsychosocial management as the evidence-based first-line approach for low back pain.
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ResearchPubMed · JAMA
Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain: Systematic Review
Systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise therapy for chronic low back pain, demonstrating superior outcomes over passive treatment and usual care at all time points.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Low Back Pain — Comprehensive Clinical Reference
Clinical reference covering LBP classification, red flags, assessment frameworks, biopsychosocial factors, and evidence-based treatment including manual therapy and exercise.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Sciatica — Pathophysiology & Management
Evidence-based reference differentiating true radiculopathy from referred pain, covering neurodynamic assessment and conservative management options.
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VideoPhysioTutors
Lumbar Spine Assessment Videos
Clinical video modules on lumbar orthopaedic testing, SLR, slump test, neural tension assessment, and lumbar condition-specific clinical reasoning.
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ReferenceHealthdirect Australia
Back Pain — Red Flags & Self-Management
Australian government guide on back pain including red flag symptoms requiring urgent review, self-management approaches, and treatment options.
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Knee

Patellofemoral pain, patellar tendinopathy, IT band syndrome, and knee osteoarthritis.

ResearchPubMed · BJSM
Patellofemoral Pain: International Consensus Statement
International consensus on patellofemoral pain covering diagnosis, the role of hip and quadriceps strengthening, load management, and return-to-sport criteria.
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ResearchPubMed · BJSM
Patellar Tendinopathy: Heavy Slow Resistance vs Eccentric
RCT comparing heavy slow resistance training to eccentric-only protocols for patellar tendinopathy, showing superior patient satisfaction and structural outcomes.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome — Clinical Reference
Comprehensive PFPS overview including biomechanical drivers, hip-knee relationships, assessment tests, and exercise rehabilitation protocols for runners and athletes.
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ReferencePhysiopedia
IT Band Syndrome — Compression Model & Evidence
Clinical reference on ITBS including the compression hypothesis, why foam rolling cannot lengthen the IT band, and effective management approaches.
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VideoPhysioTutors
Knee Assessment & Pathology Videos
Clinical video modules on knee orthopaedic testing, ACL/PCL assessment, meniscal tests, patellofemoral assessment, and tendinopathy clinical reasoning.
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ReferenceHealthdirect Australia
Knee Pain — Causes & Management
Australian government guide to knee pain causes, self-management strategies, and guidance on when clinical assessment is warranted.
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This page is not a diagnostic tool. If you are experiencing pain, injury, or any musculoskeletal concern, you should seek assessment from a qualified health professional. In the event of a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.

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