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August 20265

Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Assessing impact of supervision in aerobic exercise training on fitness and clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of supervised versus unsupervised aerobic exercise on fitness and clinical outcomes in adult clinical populations.

Br J AnaesthAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Exploring exercise prescription parameters for pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of effects on pain and function.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of exercise interventions on pain and function in pregnant individuals with pelvic girdle pain (PGP).

J PainAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effects of Virtual Reality Versus Whole-Body Vibration on Muscle Strength and Balance in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

This assessor-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial compared virtual reality (VR) with whole-body vibration (WBV) as additions to structured physical therapy in 50 ambulatory boys aged 6–10 years with…

NeuroRehabilitationAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRheumatology

Relative differences of brain, sensory, psychological, motor, and tissue domains across musculoskeletal pain conditions: Systematic review and multivariate meta-analyses.

This systematic review and multivariate meta-analysis compared adults with fibromyalgia, knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, or neck pain with pain-free controls across brain, sensory, psychological, motor, and tissue…

J PainAug 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Optimal aerobic exercise dose for improving metabolic health and functional outcomes in frail older adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.

This systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis evaluated the effects of aerobic exercise on frailty and health outcomes in adults aged 60 and older.

Clin NutrAug 1, 2026Read summary

July 202619

Clinical ResearchNeurology

Modulation of heart rate and heart rate variability during animal-assisted treatment of patients in a minimally conscious state: A randomized controlled crossover study.

This randomized controlled crossover study examined the effects of animal-assisted treatment (AATx) on heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) in 21 patients with minimally conscious state (MCS).

Complement Ther MedJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Mental simulation practices in stroke rehabilitation reorganize brain connectivity: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the effects of Mental Simulation Practices (MSP) on brain connectivity in stroke patients.

J Stroke Cerebrovasc DisJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Cerebellar iTBS enhances gait adaptation by modulating cortical sensorimotor network dynamics: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of cerebellar intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) on gait adaptation in 32 healthy adults.

NeuroimageJul 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Three-dimensional analysis of trunk compensation during gait after internal hemipelvectomy: A case report.

A 15-year-old adolescent who underwent type I-III internal hemipelvectomy presented for gait analysis. The evaluation revealed exaggerated posterior trunk pitch and increased lateral trunk displacement during stance…

Gait PostureJul 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in subacute and chronic stroke patients compared to sham stimulation.

J Clin NeurosciJul 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effectiveness of an AI-based home exercise app for rehabilitation of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of an AI-based home exercise app combined with standard physiotherapy in 46 adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain.

Musculoskelet Sci PractJul 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The Effect of Game-Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation and Its Impact on Upper Extremity Function After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of game-based virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation on upper extremity function in patients post-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR).

Games Health JJul 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Musculoskeletal Stretching and Arterial Stiffness: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Acute and Longitudinal Interventions.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined acute and longitudinal musculoskeletal stretching interventions and pulse wave velocity (PWV), a measure of arterial stiffness, in adults.

Sports MedJul 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances delayed retention after 5 days of lower-limb motor skill learning.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on lower-limb motor skill learning over five days.

J PhysiolJul 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Age-related differences in motor unit behaviours and maximal strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined age-related differences in motor unit behaviors and their impact on maximal strength in older versus younger adults.

Neurobiol AgingJul 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Barefoot ambulation following partial foot amputation: A systematic review of biomechanical outcomes.

This systematic review evaluated biomechanical outcomes of barefoot ambulation in adults following partial foot amputation (PFA).

Clin Biomech (Bristol)Jul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Muscle mechanical and architectural adaptations in response to different endurance training modalities in older adults.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of different cycling endurance training modalities on muscle mechanical and architectural characteristics in 50 older adults (ages 59-79).

Exp GerontolJul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Home-based rehabilitation for children with spastic cerebral palsy: Implications for motor function and family burden.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of home-based, parent-delivered rehabilitation on motor function and family burden in 40 children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Acta Psychol (Amst)Jul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Safety and efficacy of recombinant botulinum toxin type A (Eveotox®) in patients with post-stroke upper limb spasticity: Results from a Phase Ib/II clinical trial.

This Phase Ib/II randomized controlled trial assessed the safety and efficacy of recombinant botulinum toxin type A (Eveotox®) in adults with post-stroke upper limb spasticity.

ToxiconJul 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effect of High-Power Laser Therapy on Myoelectrical Activities of Suboccipital Muscles and Quality of Life in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of high-power laser therapy on pain intensity, muscle activity, and quality of life in 40 patients with cervicogenic headache (CGH).

Photobiomodul Photomed Laser SurgJul 23, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Overcoming the hurdles: A systematic review of barriers to self-initiated exercise in trauma recovery.

This systematic review synthesizes qualitative evidence on barriers to self-initiated exercise among trauma survivors. Analyzing six peer-reviewed articles, it identifies key themes such as Searching for Safety and…

Psychol Sport ExercJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of free-weight resistance training based on hexagonal barbell deadlift in older women: A 24-week randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a 24-week hexagonal barbell deadlift (HBDL) resistance training program on body composition and functional performance in 32 older women (average age 67.6 years).

Exp GerontolJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Parameters, Trunk Control, Gait, and Functional Independence in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory parameters, trunk control, gait, and functional independence in 36 children with cerebral palsy (mean age 7.89…

Pediatr NeurolJul 22, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Comparative effects of 12-week resistance training on unstable and stable surfaces on muscle stiffness, muscle co-activation, and balance in older patients with knee osteoarthritis.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of unstable resistance training (URT) versus stable resistance training (SRT) on muscle stiffness, co-activation, and balance in older adults with knee…

Gait PostureJul 21, 2026Read summary

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