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Blood flow restriction training plus resistance training boosts leg strength and muscle size in athletes
Physical Medicine & Rehab Meta-analysis
Blood flow restriction training plus resistance training boosts leg strength and muscle size in athletes Blood Flow Restriction Training Improves Muscle Strength for Athletes
This meta-analysis of 181 athletes found that blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training significantly improved lower…
Combining blood flow restriction with resistance training may increase lower-limb muscle strength and size more than traditional training al…
Combined physical therapy and intra-articular corticosteroid injections improve range of motion in adhesive capsulitis
Physical Medicine & Rehab Meta-analysis
Combined physical therapy and intra-articular corticosteroid injections improve range of motion in adhesive capsulitis Combining physical therapy and steroid injections improves frozen shoulder mobility
This meta-analysis of 198 patients with adhesive capsulitis found that combining physical therapy with intra-articular corticosteroid inject…
Adding corticosteroid injections to physical therapy helps patients with frozen shoulder regain more movement and function in the short term…
Exercise therapy significantly improves pain and physical function in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis
Physical Medicine & Rehab Meta-analysis
Exercise therapy significantly improves pain and physical function in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis Exercise therapy provides consistent relief for elderly patients with knee pain
This meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials evaluated non-pharmacological interventions for elderly patients with knee osteoarthri…
New data shows that exercise is the most reliable way to reduce pain and improve movement for seniors with knee osteoarthritis.
Respiratory biofeedback and neurofeedback offer potential frameworks for managing multi-component dyspnea in COPD patients
Physical Medicine & Rehab Sys. Review
Respiratory biofeedback and neurofeedback offer potential frameworks for managing multi-component dyspnea in COPD patients New ways to manage breathing struggles in COPD patients
This perspective piece proposes a conceptual model for understanding dyspnea as a complex sensation involving air hunger, breathing effort, …
New research explores how biofeedback and neurofeedback could help people with COPD manage the uncomfortable sensation of shortness of breat…
Vocational rehabilitation programs rarely include structured or concept-driven involvement of significant others in current research
Physical Medicine & Rehab Sys. Review
Vocational rehabilitation programs rarely include structured or concept-driven involvement of significant others in current research Vocational rehab rarely includes family, review finds
This scoping review of 8 studies examines vocational rehabilitation interventions for rehabilitants and their significant others (SOs). The …
Vocational rehab programs rarely involve family or partners, even though they play a key role in recovery. A new review of 8 studies shows a…
Continuous shortwave diathermy with physiotherapy for chronic low back pain: trial protocol details
Physical Medicine & Rehab RCT
Continuous shortwave diathermy with physiotherapy for chronic low back pain: trial protocol details Trial Plans to Test Shortwave Diathermy for Chronic Back Pain
This randomized sham-controlled trial protocol describes an intervention of continuous shortwave diathermy combined with standardized physio…
A new clinical trial in Bangladesh aims to see if combining shortwave diathermy with physiotherapy improves chronic low back pain and mobili…
Warm Saline Irrigation Reduces Early Postoperative Bleeding Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Physical Medicine & Rehab RCT
Warm Saline Irrigation Reduces Early Postoperative Bleeding Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Trial shows warm saline irrigation reduces surgical bleeding risk
Applying warm saline to the staple line during sleeve gastrectomy significantly reduces early bleeding and drain volume compared to room-tem…
Warm saline irrigation may significantly reduce early postoperative bleeding and drain output for patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve ga…
Exercise improves sleep questionnaire scores for sedentary adults with insomnia across multiple modalities
Physical Medicine & Rehab Sys. Review
Exercise improves sleep questionnaire scores for sedentary adults with insomnia across multiple modalities Different types of exercise improve sleep for people with insomnia
This network meta-analysis of 31 RCTs involving 1,420 participants indicates that various exercise modalities significantly improve sleep qu…
New data shows that various forms of exercise, from aerobic to mind-body routines, can significantly improve sleep quality for those with in…
Systemic barriers like ableist culture and gendered care burdens hinder leadership advancement for women with disabilities
Physical Medicine & Rehab Sys. Review
Systemic barriers like ableist culture and gendered care burdens hinder leadership advancement for women with disabilities Systemic barriers and inclusive practices shape leadership for women with disabilities
This systematic literature review of 20 studies identifies systemic barriers and enabling conditions for women with disabilities seeking lea…
Women with disabilities face unique systemic hurdles like ableist culture and credibility discounting when trying to reach leadership roles.
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes
Physical Medicine & Rehab Meta-analysis
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes Digital health tools show mixed results for managing chronic diseases
Digital tools show promise for heart failure monitoring but lack consistent evidence for improving medication adherence or general diabetes …
New data shows that while digital tools like apps can help heart failure patients monitor their health, they may not improve medication habi…
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential advantages over pulsed radiofrequency for lumbar radicular pain
Physical Medicine & Rehab Sys. Review
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential advantages over pulsed radiofrequency for lumbar radicular pain Epidural neuroplasty shows potential for lasting lower back pain relief
This network meta-analysis compares pulsed radiofrequency and epidural neuroplasty for lumbar radicular pain. While epidural neuroplasty sho…
A review of 1,229 patients suggests epidural neuroplasty may offer more consistent pain relief than pulsed radiofrequency for chronic back i…
Yoga with education yields clinically relevant improvements for depressive symptoms and pain in chronic low back pain
Physical Medicine & Rehab Sys. Review
Yoga with education yields clinically relevant improvements for depressive symptoms and pain in chronic low back pain Yoga and Education Show Promise for Back Pain and Depression
This meta-analysis evaluates interventions for individuals with comorbid depressive symptoms and chronic nonspecific low back pain. Yoga wit…
A review of 834 patients suggests that yoga combined with education may improve both chronic back pain and depressive symptoms.

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