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Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of Resistance Training on Executive Functions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis.

This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of resistance training (RT) on executive functions in community-dwelling older adults without cognitive impairment.

J Am Med Dir AssocAug 20, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Exercise with motor cortex high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation enhances cardiovascular efficiency and lower-limb function in multiple sclerosis: A crossover, double-blind, and proof-of-principle study.

This crossover randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of exercise combined with high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Mult Scler Relat DisordAug 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Versus Conventional Rehabilitation on Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living After Stroke: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review of randomized controlled trials compared telerehabilitation with conventional physiotherapy for motor function and activities of daily living after stroke.

NeuroRehabilitationAug 18, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of exercise on balance function in people with osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled randomized controlled trials of exercise and balance function in people with osteoporosis. Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria.

Public HealthAug 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Virtual reality interventions and their impact on physical function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled randomized controlled trials of structured virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation in adults with multiple sclerosis.

Mult Scler Relat DisordAug 17, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effects of blood flow restriction training combined with plyometric training on lower limb muscle strength and motor unit recruitment in basketball players: An experimental study.

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of blood flow restriction training (BFR) combined with plyometric training (PT) on lower limb muscle function in 20 elite basketball players.

Complement Ther MedAug 16, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Efficacy of dry needling in reducing spasticity after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of dry needling (DN) in reducing spasticity in post-stroke patients.

Complement Ther MedAug 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Residual femur motion during the stance phase of gait is associated with dynamic stability in individuals with transfemoral amputations.

This clinical trial investigated the relationship between residual femur motion and dynamic stability in 8 individuals with transfemoral amputations during treadmill walking.

Clin Biomech (Bristol)Aug 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Exercise modalities for overall and domain-specific balance performance in older adults: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated the effects of various exercise modalities on balance performance in older adults aged 60 and above.

Ageing Res RevAug 14, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Enhancing Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Outcomes after Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty.

This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty.

Photobiomodul Photomed Laser SurgAug 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatricsOpen access

Radial shockwave therapy versus short-wave diathermy for pain, neuromechanical, and functional outcomes in older adults with lumbar spondylosis: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial compared radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) and short-wave diathermy (SWD) in 30 older adults (≥60 years) with lumbar spondylosis.

Clin RheumatolAug 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Effects of a multimodal technology-assisted rehabilitation program in a patient undergoing total ankle and total talus replacement: A paradigmatic case report.

A 59-year-old man with a prior ankle fracture-dislocation developed persistent pain, progressive talar avascular necrosis, and advanced ankle osteoarthritis, and underwent total ankle and total talus replacement.

J Back Musculoskelet RehabilAug 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinical efficacy and brain mechanism characteristics of guide chi and regulate spirit tuina therapy in the treatment of post-stroke walking dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial based on fNIRS.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of Guide Chi and Regulate Spirit (GCRS) Tuina therapy in improving walking function among post-stroke patients with walking dysfunction.

Complement Ther MedAug 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Effects of different resistance exercise programs on upper limb functional recovery in postoperative breast cancer patients.

This randomized controlled trial examined the impact of grip strength exercises combined with upper limb resistance exercises on functional recovery in 111 postoperative breast cancer patients.

Surg OncolAug 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of exercise and nutritional interventions on muscle-specific strength in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined randomized controlled trials of interventions targeting muscle-specific strength—strength normalized by muscle mass—in adults aged 60 years or older.

Ageing Res RevAug 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Using Mobi-L RYMO to target spasticity in patient with chronic stroke: A case series study.

This case series involved three patients with chronic stroke who underwent five sessions of robotic training using the RYMO (Mobi-L) device.

J Stroke Cerebrovasc DisAug 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchInternal Medicine (General)

The impact of acute sleep fragmentation on muscle blood flow responses to handgrip exercise.

This randomized crossover trial examined the effects of acute sleep fragmentation on muscle blood flow during exercise in 20 adults. Following fragmented sleep, brachial artery dilation decreased (5.5 ± 4.8% vs.

J Appl Physiol (1985)Aug 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effects of passive blood flow restriction on muscle function following exercise-induced muscle damage in recreationally active males.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of passive blood flow restriction (pBFR) on muscle function after exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) in 15 recreationally active males.

J Sports SciAug 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOpen access

Impact of Psilocybin on Motor Function in Healthy Participants: A Phase 1, Randomised, Triple-Blind, Dose-Finding Study.

This phase 1, randomised, triple-blind, dose-finding study assessed the feasibility and safety of movement tasks during low-to-moderate-dose psilocybin in 13 healthy adults.

CNS DrugsAug 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Response-optimised training improves learning of a complex motor task and closely related motor tasks.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of response-optimized dynamic balance training on motor learning in 30 healthy older adults.

Exp GerontolAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Effects of brain-computer interface-based training on post-stroke lower limb rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of brain-computer interface (BCI) training on lower-limb rehabilitation post-stroke, analyzing ten randomized controlled trials with 366 participants.

J Stroke Cerebrovasc DisAug 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dose-Controlled Script Training for Aphasia: A Quasi-Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial Examining Treatment Frequency.

This quasi-randomized pilot clinical trial investigated the impact of treatment frequency on outcomes in 45 adults with chronic poststroke aphasia.

Am J Speech Lang PatholAug 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Responsiveness of muscle mass gain to different load intensities of resistance training in older women: A randomized crossover study.

This randomized crossover study examined the effects of two resistance training load intensities (15RM and 10RM) on skeletal muscle mass (SMM) in 27 older women.

Exp GerontolAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

High-frequency contralesional dorsal premotor cortex and low-frequency contralesional primary motor cortex rTMS in subacute stroke with severe upper limb impairment: comparable motor outcomes and differential regional degree centrality changes.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of high-frequency rTMS over the contralesional dorsal premotor cortex versus low-frequency rTMS over the contralesional primary motor cortex in 46 patients with…

NeuroimageAug 4, 2026Read summary

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