Rectus diastasis is defined by thinning and widening of linea alba and is a part of pregnancy. In some patients, the diastasis persists giving symptoms such as core instability, and cosmetic complaints. Treatment consists of exercise and surgery by either a plastic surgeon or a general surgeon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe "Joint Resources - Sedentary Behavior Study" (JR-SB) revealed significant behavioral and cardio-metabolic effects of reducing daily sedentary behavior replaced by light-intensity physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This study explores the participant perception and experiences of the intervention and impact on the participants' health, family and physical activity behavior. A mixed-methods study design, including quantitative and qualitative data, was applied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To investigate the absolute and relative reliability of the "graded cycling test with talk test" (GCT-TT) and the "30-second chair-stand test" (30s-CST) in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
Methods: Men with prostate cancer on ADT were included in this test-retest study. GCT-TT and 30s-CST were performed twice with 1 hour between test sessions.