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Background: Cognitive deficits are the core component in persons with schizophrenia which impacts their socio-occupational functioning. Also, cognitive deficits cause significant impairment with the person's quality of life [3]. Hence, targeting such a pivotal aspect in persons with schizophrenia through suitable interventions is very important.

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The efficacy of combined physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises and manual therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

October 2024

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 58 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, P.R. China.

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  • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a condition causing abnormal spinal curvature and deformities, and the effectiveness of conservative treatments like physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) combined with manual therapy (MT) is under investigation.
  • In a study with 31 AIS patients, the intervention group received combined PSSE and MT, leading to significant reductions in the Cobb angle and improvements in spinal mobility, movement capability, and quality of life compared to the control group, which only received PSSE.
  • The results suggest that combining PSSE with MT may effectively alleviate AIS symptoms and enhance quality of life, indicating the need for further research to confirm these findings.
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathy caused by the entrapment of the median nerve, which requires effective management strategies. The median nerve is subjected to pressure within the carpal tunnel, resulting in tingling, numbness, and pain in the median side of the hand. We compared the efficacy of splint use with an exercise program vs exercise alone in patients with mild and moderate CTS.

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Background: Stroke often affects recognition and interpretation of information from our senses, resulting in perceptual disorders. Evidence to inform treatment is unclear.

Objective: To determine the breadth and effectiveness of interventions for stroke-related perceptual disorders and identify priority research questions.

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Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of global disability with conventional exercise yielding only modest improvements. Here we aimed to investigate the benefits of integrating blood flow restriction (BFR) into traditional exercise programmes to enhance treatment outcomes.

Methods: The Vascular Occlusion for optimizing the Functional Improvement in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis randomised controlled trial enrolled 120 patients with KOA at Ghent University Hospital, randomly assigning them to either a traditional exercise programme or a BFR-enhanced programme over 24 sessions in 12 weeks.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral somatosensory training (OST) program in improving oral somatosensory dysfunction (OSD) in cancer survivors, comparing it to conventional exercises.
  • A total of 108 participants with altered taste were divided into two groups: one receiving OST and the other conventional training, with various assessments conducted pre- and post-intervention.
  • Results indicated that those in the OST group experienced significant improvements in sensory functions, taste acuity, and muscle strength, as well as a reduction in the severity of symptoms related to dry mouth and swallowing difficulties compared to the conventional group.
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Wrist Stabilising Exercise Versus Hand Orthotic Intervention for Persons with Hypermobility - A Randomised Clinical Trial.

Clin Rehabil

October 2024

Associate Professor, Registrated Occupational Therapist, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of wrist stabilisation exercises compared to conventional intervention, whether it reduces pain and/or paraesthesia in the hand, as well as how the interventions affected activity ability, health-related quality of life and effects on hand function and grip strength in people with Hypermobility Diagnosis.

Design: A randomised controlled trial.: Units of Occupational therapy in Primary Care, Kalmar County Council, SwedenParticipants: The study included 169 participants' data randomised to the Exercise group (n = 83) or the Control group (n = 86).

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Background: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a prevalent running-related injury that could impact athletic performance and quality of life. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of functional hip abductor strength training on reducing contralateral pelvic drop angle (hip frontal plane projection angle), and dynamic knee valgus (knee frontal plane projection angle) in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).

Methods: Forty male and female recreational runners were diagnosed with MTSS for at least one month.

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To investigate the impact of prior knee surgery on changes in outcomes following an 8-week supervised patient education and exercise therapy program in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Patients were classified according to knee surgery in the most affected knee joint (yes/no) prior to enrolment in the Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) program. Between-group differences in outcome changes from baseline to 3 months follow-up were evaluated using linear regression stratified by sex.

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Background: Impaired visuomotor integration (VMI) is commonly observed in children with developmental delay (DD). This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effects of tablet computer-based cognitive training on the VMI in children with DD.

Methods: This study included children aged 4 to under 18 years diagnosed with DD.

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Hypertonic Dextrose Prolotherapy Injection in Grade IV Knee Osteoarthritis with Obesity: A Case Report.

Acta Med Indones

July 2024

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialization Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.

The main complaint in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is knee pain and limited range of motion (ROM) which affects the patient's quality of life. Dextrose prolotherapy successfully reduced pain and enhanced functional status and quality of life in chronic knee pain, which is classified as KOA grade II or III by the Kellgren-Lawrence classification. We present a case of grade IV KOA with co-morbid obesity who refused surgical management but got dextrose prolotherapy instead.

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  • - The study evaluated a 4-week 'HAMMAM' therapy program, combining hydrotherapy and Swedish massage, on women with chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis that didn't respond to traditional treatments.
  • - In a randomized controlled trial with 44 participants, the 'HAMMAM' group experienced significant improvements in dysmenorrhea (pain with menstruation) and dyspareunia (pain during sex), as well as some enhancements in sleep-related pain interference.
  • - Overall satisfaction was high (9.71/10) with no serious health issues reported, although no significant improvements were found in catastrophizing thoughts, overall well-being, or quality of life beyond sleep-related measures.
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: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) affects individuals aged 10-18 years and is characterized by spinal deformity, three-dimensional axis deformation, and vertebral rotation. Schroth method exercises and braces have been shown to reduce the Cobb angle and halt spinal deformity progression. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a 12-month, supervised Schroth exercise program on scoliosis severity and quality of life in adolescents with AIS.

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The Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Paediatric Fontan Circulation Patients: A Prospective Intervention Study.

Medicina (Kaunas)

September 2024

Pediatric Cardiology Department, Hospital de Santa Marta, Unidade Local de Saúde São José EPE, 1150-293 Lisbon, Portugal.

The Fontan procedure, a palliative surgery for univentricular heart physiology, often reduces exercise capacity and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on improving outcomes in Fontan patients to inform evidence-based care. Fontan patients aged 8-30 participated in a structured CR program for at least three months.

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  • Adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) tend to be less active and more sedentary compared to their peers, which can impact their overall health and well-being.
  • A study involving 15 teenagers with ambulatory CP participated in a 12-week mixed-method exercise program that included both in-person and online activities, focusing on enhancing their physical fitness and mental health.
  • Results showed improvements in muscular strength, flexibility, aerobic endurance, and positive changes in participants' perceptions of depression, anxiety, and stress, indicating that the program was effective and well-suited to their needs.
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Signal-morphology impedance cardiography is a non-invasive tool for predicting responses to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation.

Int J Cardiol

January 2025

Univ Rouen Normandie, Normandie Univ, CETAPS UR 3882, Boulevard Siegfried, 76821 Mont-Saint-Aignan, France; Centre Hospitalier de Corbie, Unité de Soins Médicaux et de Réadaptation Cardiovasculaire, 33, rue Gambetta, 80800 Corbie, France. Electronic address:

Unlabelled: Exercise Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (EBCR) is highly beneficial to improve the outcome and quality of life of patients suffering from cardiac diseases. Most of the time, it increases cardiorespiratory and muscle capacity. However, not all patients elicit these benefits because of the high variability in their response to EBCR.

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Nurse Telephone Support for Caregivers of Older Adults at Hospital Discharge: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA Netw Open

October 2024

Department of Geriatric, Acute and Rehabilitation Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.

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  • Informal caregivers providing home care often face stress that can negatively impact their health-related quality of life (HRQOL).
  • The study aimed to assess the impact of the Further Enabling Care at Home (FECH+) program on improving HRQOL for caregivers of older adults after hospital discharge.
  • Conducted as a randomized clinical trial in Australia, caregivers in the intervention group received structured support through phone calls, while the control group only received standard care, with various outcomes tracked over 12 months.
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  • * A review of multiple studies showed that both TCMA and ST significantly reduced Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) scores, improved pain and fatigue levels, and enhanced sleep quality compared to control groups.
  • * The results suggest that non-pharmacological approaches like TCMA and ST can effectively manage FMS symptoms, but future research is needed to pinpoint the best practices for these interventions to optimize treatment for individual patients.
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A functional exercise program improves pain and health related quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.

Adv Rheumatol

October 2024

Rheumatology Division, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Botucatu, 740, São Paulo, SP, CEP: 04023-900, Brazil.

Background/objective: Fibromyalgia is a non-inflammatory syndrome characterized by generalized muscle pain, with other symptoms. Numerous forms of physical training for this population have been studied through high-quality randomized clinical trials involving strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning and multicomponent exercise interventions. This research evaluated the effectiveness of a functional exercise program at reducing pain, improving functional capacity, increasing muscle strength as well as improving flexibility, balance and quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia.

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Effectiveness of an Exercise Therapy Program Based on Sports in Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Arch Phys Med Rehabil

October 2024

Psychosocial Intervention and Functional Rehabilitation Research Group, Department of Physiotherapy, Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universidade da Coruña, Coruña, Spain.

Objective: To examine the effects of a sport-based exercise therapy (ET) program combined with usual care (sET+UC) compared with usual care (UC) alone on health-related quality of life, upper limb motor control, functional capacity, mobility, balance, and physical activity participation in ambulant adults with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Design: Single-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Rehabilitation center.

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  • - An umbrella review assessed the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, comparing leukocyte-poor PRP and leukocyte-rich PRP.
  • - The review included 11 meta-analyses, finding leukocyte-poor PRP effective at reducing retear rates and alleviating pain, while it showed no improvement in some specific shoulder assessment scores compared to non-PRP treatments.
  • - Leukocyte-rich PRP improved the Simple Shoulder Test outcomes but did not differ from non-PRP treatments in other assessments; future research should focus on long-term effectiveness.
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Exploring maintenance rehabilitation in adults with chronic conditions: a scoping review of the literature.

Disabil Rehabil

October 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Services Network 04, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Objective: Individuals with chronic conditions have long-term needs which can be addressed by maintenance rehabilitation. The 2013 settlement in the United States (US) clarified the Medicare coverage of maintenance rehabilitation as a skilled service, even when no improvement is expected. A scoping review was conducted to describe maintenance rehabilitation.

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Post-operative care for patients following surgical treatment of lymphedema.

Med Oncol

October 2024

Program in Physical Therapy, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, 4444 Forest Park Boulevard, Campus Box 8502, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA.

Surgical treatments are promising for the treatment of lymphedema. It is important for patients, healthcare providers, and lymphedema community to understand that surgical treatments currently are not a cure for lymphedema but have provided promising options for patients. Post-operative care for patients following surgical treatment of lymphedema is vital to optimize and sustain patient outcomes.

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Effectiveness of complete decongestive therapy for upper extremity breast cancer-related lymphedema: a review of systematic reviews.

Med Oncol

October 2024

Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Division of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) remains a challenging condition impacting function and quality of life. Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) is the current standard of care, necessitating a comprehensive review of its impact. This paper presents a systematic review (SR) of SRs on CDT's efficacy in BCRL, and the components of manual lymph drainage (MLD) and exercise.

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Lymphedema is an intractable disease requiring lifelong treatment. Daily self-care by the patient is essential; however, establishing care is often difficult. Our hospital offers a short-term educational hospitalization program that involves intensive, multidisciplinary intervention to develop self-care.

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