The impact of complementary interventions on pain and disability in patients with chronic non-cancer pain: A network meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2026 May 23;63:102060. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2026.102060. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) imposes a substantial burden on individuals and healthcare systems worldwide. Limitations and risks of long-term pharmacological treatment have increased interest in complementary therapies; however, the lack of direct comparisons limits evidence-based decision-making. Therefore, this […]
Efficacy of Physical Therapy Interventions Delivered With Home Exercise Programs for Pain and Function in Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Phys Ther. 2026 May 23:pzag056. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzag056. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the effects of 7 physical therapy interventions delivered with Home Exercise Program (HEP) versus HEP alone on pain and function in plantar fasciitis (PF). DATA SOURCES: Studies were identified through PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of […]