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Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

From Neurophysiological Mechanisms to Rehabilitation After Botulinum Toxin Type A in Post-Stroke Spasticity.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the neurophysiological mechanisms of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in treating post-stroke spasticity (PSS) across 39 studies with 760 patients.

Toxins (Basel)Sep 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Characterizing accuracy, retention, and dose-response of an 18-session real-time gait biofeedback program following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

This randomized controlled trial characterized accuracy, retention, and training dose in 13 people who had completed rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and showed reduced involved-limb…

Clin Biomech (Bristol)Sep 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in the rehabilitation of knee meniscus injuries: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in 40 adults with MRI-confirmed unilateral meniscus injuries.

Lasers Med SciSep 19, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Mirror Therapy for Post-Stroke Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and Mirror Therapy (MT) in 44 patients with post-stroke Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type I (CRPS-I).

Physiother Res IntSep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The Added Value of Neural Mobilization Techniques to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis: Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of combining neural mobilization techniques (NMTs) with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in 56 patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Physiother Res IntSep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Effects of basic and dual-task training programs on physical function in Parkinson's disease: The PARKEX study.

The PARKEX study evaluated the effects of basic physical training (BPT) and BPT combined with dual-task functional exercises (BPT + FE) on physical function in 24 individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

PLoS OneSep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Cardiorespiratory adaptations to high-intensity interval training in young boxers: A randomized controlled study.

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 4-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) regimen on cardiorespiratory fitness in 16 trained young boxers.

Medicine (Baltimore)Sep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Effect of manual diaphragmatic release technique on exercise capacity and sleep quality in older adults with Type II diabetes: A randomized controlled trial.

This single-blind randomized controlled trial assessed a six-week manual diaphragmatic release (MDR) program in 44 older adults with type 2 diabetes.

Physiol IntSep 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchRadiology (Diagnostic)

A new perspective on modic type 1 changes in degenerative disc disease: a systematic evidence-based educational review.

This PRISMA-compliant systematic evidence-based review synthesized studies of MRI-defined Modic type 1 changes (MC1) in degenerative disc disease, covering pain associations, natural history, diagnostic discrimination…

Eur J RadiolSep 18, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPulmonology

Addition of once-weekly aerobic training to ongoing resistance training in a patient with prior lobectomy for congenital pulmonary airway malformation: A case report.

A man who had undergone right upper lobectomy for congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) at 6 months of age presented in adulthood with restrictive ventilatory impairment, including markedly reduced FVC and…

Respir MedSep 18, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeriatricsOpen access

Analysis of postural control through nonlinear methods in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of a six-month sensorimotor training program on postural control in 86 older adults aged 55-80.

PeerJSep 17, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

Applying the ICF framework in severe traumatic brain injury: functional profiling to guide multidisciplinary rehabilitation-a case report.

A 35-year-old male with severe traumatic brain injury from a road traffic accident presented in deep coma, with neuroimaging revealing extensive brain injuries and hematomas.

J Med Case RepSep 17, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Modulating the margin of stability and inter-limb symmetry: A before-after trial on the acute effects of a novel hybrid passive spring damper ankle-foot orthosis in hemiparetic multiple sclerosis with drop-foot.

This before-after clinical trial evaluated the effects of a novel hybrid passive spring-damper ankle-foot orthosis (HPSD-AFO) on dynamic stability in twelve mildly hemiparetic individuals with multiple sclerosis.

J BiomechSep 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

Effects of testosterone-augmented multimodal exercise intervention in spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a home-based multimodal exercise intervention combining functional electrical stimulation-assisted leg cycling, arm ergometry, and testosterone in 84 adults with…

J Clin Endocrinol MetabSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The effects of balneotherapy on chronic low back pain, functional status, and rowing performance in athletes.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of balneotherapy on chronic low back pain and performance in 42 athletes. The intervention involved 15 sessions of thermal-mineral water baths over three weeks.

Int J BiometeorolSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

A multidisciplinary intervention to support return to work of individuals with breast cancer: a prospective feasibility study.

This prospective feasibility study evaluated a multidisciplinary intervention aimed at supporting work reintegration for employed individuals with breast cancer facing work-related difficulties.

Support Care CancerSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Mindfulness and Tai Chi for Sleep, Fatigue, and Pain in Distressed People After Cancer Treatment: A Partially Randomized Patient-Preference Comparative Effectiveness Trial.

The MATCH partially randomized, patient-preference comparative effectiveness trial evaluated mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) and Tai Chi/Qigong (TCQ) for sleep, fatigue, and pain in distressed cancer survivors.

J Clin OncolSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effect of blood flow restricted walking on cardiovascular fitness, muscular development, and functional performance in adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed blood flow restriction (BFR) walking versus walking without BFR in adults.

J Sports SciSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Comparative efficacy of exercise and nutritional interventions on serum IGF-1 levels in older adults with frailty and/or sarcopenia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and frequentist random-effects network meta-analysis compared exercise, nutritional supplementation, and combined interventions for serum IGF-1 in older adults with sarcopenia and/or frailty.

J Sports SciSep 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Muscle Massage Adding Capacitive Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Active or Sham Condition for Post-Exercise Recovery in Athletes: A Crossover Clinical Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of adding active capacitive resistive electric transfer (CRET) therapy to muscle recovery massage in 25 athletes.

Eur J Sport SciSep 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Patient expectations assessed before randomisation and after the first treatment session, and their associations with pain outcome at 3 months in patients with tennis elbow: a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled feasibility trial in Norwegian secondary care.

This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated the relationship between patient expectations of pain improvement before and after the first treatment session in adults with tennis elbow.

BMJ OpenSep 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Cardiorespiratory training for people with stroke.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of cardiorespiratory training on outcomes such as death, disability, and physical function in 2672 stroke patients.

Cochrane Database Syst RevSep 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Integrated Telehealth Rehabilitation and Quality of Life in Mechanically Ventilated Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This randomized clinical trial evaluated the impact of an integrated telehealth rehabilitation program on health-related quality of life in 1916 adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring mechanical…

JAMASep 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

A Comparative Clinical Evaluation of Ultrasound-guided Acupotomy Combined with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Nonspecific Low Back Pain.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided acupotomy combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for nonspecific low back pain (NLBP) in 90 patients.

J Vis ExpSep 15, 2026Read summary

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