Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

In 2007, controlled trial conducted by Coralie K English and colleagues, the effectiveness of circuit class therapy versus individual physiotherapy (PT) sessions in enhancing walking ability and functional balance among stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation was examined. This non-randomized, single-blind study involved sixty-eight participants receiving inpatient stroke rehabilitation within a medical rehabilitation ward. The participants were divided into two groups: one receiving group circuit class … Continue reading Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

What factors drive seniors’ adherence to yoga and exercise interventions?

In a recent clinical trial aimed at understanding adherence patterns to mind-body interventions among seniors, researchers delved into the factors influencing participation rates in such programs. Led by K.E. Flegal and colleagues(2007), the study involved 135 generally healthy seniors aged 65-85 years, randomly assigned to a 6-month intervention comprising either Iyengar yoga classes with home practice, exercise classes with home practice, or a wait-list control … Continue reading What factors drive seniors’ adherence to yoga and exercise interventions?