Month: January 2024

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Can a six-month shoulder exercise protocol relieve pain in long-term wheelchair users?

In 1999, a study conducted by K. A. Curtis et. al., the effectiveness of a 6-month exercise protocol on mitigating shoulder pain among long-term wheelchair users was investigated. The purpose of the research was to analyze the impact of a specific set of shoulder exercises on pain experienced during functional activities in this population. Forty-two wheelchair users, comprising 35 males and seven females, with an … Continue reading Can a six-month shoulder exercise protocol relieve pain in long-term wheelchair users?

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Does spinal mobilization help stroke survivors walk faster?

Stroke survivors often have difficulty walking due to persistent neural deficits and thus have complex rehabilitation needs. Researchers report that about 40% of the stroke survivors are left with neurological damage resulting in long-lasting disabilities (1). Clinicians have developed a range of therapeutic strategies to improve the functional abilities of those affected with chronic stroke-related impairments, including fitness training, high-intensity therapy and repetitive-task training (2). … Continue reading Does spinal mobilization help stroke survivors walk faster?

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Which treatment reigns supreme? Unveiling the effectiveness of acupuncture, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation in chronic spinal pain syndromes

In 1999, a prospective, randomized clinical pilot trial conducted by Giles, et. al., at the specialized spinal pain syndrome outpatient unit of Townsville General Hospital, Queensland, Australia, aimed to compare the effectiveness of needle acupuncture, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and chiropractic spinal manipulation in managing chronic spinal pain syndromes lasting over 13 weeks. Seventy-seven eligible patients, without contraindications to manipulation or medication, were recruited for the … Continue reading Which treatment reigns supreme? Unveiling the effectiveness of acupuncture, NSAIDs, and spinal manipulation in chronic spinal pain syndromes

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Heart-Lung-Muscle axis | Role of the lungs in maximal oxygen consumption

Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is the gold standard to measure one’s cardiopulmonary fitness. The VO2max represents the maximal flow of oxygen through the lungs into blood via., simple diffusion, which in turn gets pumped by the heart into the muscles during the maximal graded exercise test (GXT). It was long thought that lung function may not be a limiting factor for one’s maximal performance during … Continue reading Heart-Lung-Muscle axis | Role of the lungs in maximal oxygen consumption

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What treatment factors drive early discharge to home in combined acute and rehabilitation stroke units?

In 1999, a study conducted by B. Indredavik, et. al., the effectiveness of treatment in a combined acute and rehabilitation stroke unit (SU) was compared with that in a general ward (GW). The research aimed to identify the distinctive aspects of SU care responsible for the observed improvements in short- and long-term survival, functional outcomes, and the increased likelihood of early discharge to home. Among … Continue reading What treatment factors drive early discharge to home in combined acute and rehabilitation stroke units?

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