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May 202622

Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy for Arteriovenous Fistula Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of various physical interventions on pain in patients with arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs).

Pain Manag NursMay 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Body Awareness Therapy in Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of body awareness therapy (BAT) combined with standard care on patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Pain Manag NursMay 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Biomarkers of plasticity and recovery after stroke: Insights from the PRACTISE trial.

This multicenter randomized controlled trial explored the relationship between biomarkers of neuroplasticity and recovery in 24 patients with subacute ischemic stroke undergoing rehabilitation.

Clin Neurol NeurosurgMay 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Comparative Efficacy of Intra-Articular Adjuvants Following Double-Needle Arthrocentesis for Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction: A Network Meta-Analysis.

This network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of intra-articular adjuvants following double-needle arthrocentesis in patients with intra-articular pain and dysfunction.

J Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effectiveness of erector spinae plane block combined with physical therapy in adult degenerative scoliosis: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding an erector spinae plane block to physical therapy improved pain, disability, or quality of life in 26 adults aged 60 and older with degenerative lumbar…

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for hemiplegic shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized controlled trials of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for hemiplegic shoulder pain. Five studies involving 290 patients were included.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Advancing Upper Limb Motor Recovery in Acute Ischemic Stroke With Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in 60 patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Arch Phys Med RehabilMay 13, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

Effects of whole-body strength training on pain and strength in chronic low back pain. A Randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial examined whether adding whole-body strength training (WBST) to group exercise affected pain, lumbar pressure pain thresholds (PPT), and trunk strength in patients with chronic low back…

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Platelet-rich plasma therapy for low back pain: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed randomized controlled trials of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for low back pain.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Traditional Chinese medicine therapies for chronic nonspecific low back pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared traditional Chinese medicine therapies for chronic nonspecific low back pain using randomized controlled trials identified through searches of four databases.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effect of cupping therapy on chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized controlled trials of cupping therapy in adults with chronic neck pain lasting at least three months.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Efficacy of Immersive Virtual Reality for Improving Upper Limb Motor Function in Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed immersive virtual reality (VR) for upper-extremity outcomes in people with central nervous system disorders.

Am J Phys Med RehabilMay 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

The effects of BASE program on physical fitness and pain related factors in rural late-older women with CLBP: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the Body Awareness-Stability-Enhancement (BASE) program's effects on physical fitness and pain in 20 rural women aged ≥75 years with chronic low back pain (CLBP).

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The effect of Baduanjin on pain, balance, function and kinesiophobia in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of Baduanjin, a traditional exercise, on pain, balance, function, and kinesiophobia in 66 individuals aged 40-70 with knee osteoarthritis.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Regular Daily Exercise Improves Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients.

This 12-week randomized controlled trial assessed multicomponent exercise in adults aged 60–75 years with sarcopenia. Participants were assigned to control or postprandial resistance and aerobic training for 37 minutes…

Rejuvenation ResMay 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Feasibility and exploratory cognitive outcomes of three exercise modalities in oldest-old adults in assisted living facilities: A 24-week pilot randomized controlled trial.

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of aerobic, resistance, and mind-body exercises on cognitive function in 76 residents aged ≥80 in an assisted living facility over 24 weeks.

J Affect DisordMay 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Impact of Task-Oriented Training on Health Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined task-oriented training (TOT) for health outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis, drawing on randomized controlled trials.

Am J Phys Med RehabilMay 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

Effectiveness of vestibular physical therapy on balance and dizziness in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed vestibular physical therapy (VPT) for balance and dizziness in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

J Vestib ResMay 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic SurgeryOpen access

Effect of photobiomodulation on pain relief and functional improvement in fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on pain relief and functional improvement in patients with fractures. The analysis included 9 randomized controlled trials.

Ann MedMay 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNeurology

Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spasticity in Primary Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Series.

This case series involved six participants with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) who underwent a single 30-minute session of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS).

J Neurol Phys TherMay 4, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Enhancing adherence and outcomes in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: A randomized trial of individualized exercise sequencing.

This single-center randomized controlled trial compared individualized, algorithm-based sequencing with random sequencing of the same 13 home exercises in adults with chronic rotator cuff-related shoulder pain.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

The case study of prosthetic foot alignment on amputee gait kinematics using IMU-based motion capture system.

The determination of the optimal prosthesis alignment for maximum patient comfort is an important rehabilitation goal, especially for lower limb amputees, where the assessment of biomechanics is complex.

Int BiomechMay 1, 2026Read case

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