Why do ‘Trustworthy’ Living Systematic Reviews Matter?

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The primary author Sean P. Riley is an Deputy Editor at the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT). He also contributes to the Duke Center for Excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Chad E Cook is funded by the NIH, the Director of the Duke Center for Excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and the APTA Foundation. Dr. Cook also is a consultant for Zimmer, Hawkins Foundation, and Revenite. Jean-Michel Brismée is the Editor in Chief of JMMT. The authors otherwise report no competing interests to declare.

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Notes on contributors

Sean P. Riley

Dr. Sean P. Riley is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and a faculty member in the orthopaedic physical therapy residency at the University of Hartford. He is board certified in orthopaedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Riley’s research interests include symptom modification approaches to evaluating and treating neuromusculoskeletal disorders, evidence-based practice, research methodology, and clinical reasoning.

Brian T. Swanson

Dr.Brian T.Swanson is an Associate Professor at the University of Hartford. He serves as Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and co-director of the University of Hartford/HHCRN orthopedic physical therapy residency program. He is board certified in orthopaedics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Swanson’s research interests include validating tests and measures in orthopedic manual physical therapy, developing a further understanding of the mechanisms of manual physical therapy interventions, and evidence-based practice/research methodology.

Stephen M. Shaffer

Dr. Stephen M. Shaffer is a residency and fellowship-trained clinical specialist, educator, and scientist with nineteen years of experience in the physiotherapy profession. He has worked primarily in orthopaedic settings, is an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Dr. Shaffer has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers and has presented at local, state, national, and international venues.

Daniel W. Flowers

Dr. Daniel W. Flowers is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Programs at LSU Health Shreveport. He also serves as program director of the orthopaedic residency. He is board-certified in orthopaedic physical therapy. His research interests include modifying the gait impairments of patients with knee osteoarthritis, post-traumatic rehabilitation, and educational outcomes of physical therapy students.

Chad E. Cook

Dr.Chad E. Cook is a neuromusculoskeletal clinical researcher with foci in diagnosis, interventions, and outcomes assessment. As a productive researcher, he has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and has an H index of 37. His earlier work involved validating outcome measures, including item response theory. Dr. Cook has completed several studies investigating commonly used tests and measures for orthopedic diagnoses. Recent investigations have included trials designed to investigate the effectiveness of manual therapy-based interventions of the spine and shoulder. His work has led to international recognition and collaborations in numerous countries.Jean-Michel Brismée.

Jean-Michel Brismée

Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD is Professor in the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences Programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Brismée teaches at TTUHSC in the areas of neuromusculoskeletal care and is involved in clinical research in Orthopaedics, Manual Therapy and Movement Sciences.