Publications by authors named "Andre Napiontek"
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- Chronic low-back pain significantly impacts individuals' mobility and quality of life, necessitating effective treatment options.
- A study compared a multimodal movement intervention (cognitive exercises and dancing) with standard physical therapy in older patients with lumbar spinal stenosis over six weeks.
- Results showed that the multimodal intervention improved various mobility metrics and reduced fear of falling, suggesting it could be a beneficial alternative to traditional therapy.
Background: After treatment for localized prostate cancer, many survivors experience severe physical and psychological/psychosocial impairments, such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depressive symptoms and decreased physical functioning. Physical activity and exercise can positively influence such side effects and improve quality of life. However, the majority of prostate cancer survivors are not physically active.
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