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What are the benefits of early outpatient exercise for severely burned children?

In 2014, a groundbreaking study has demonstrated the significant benefits of early outpatient exercise on muscle mass, function, and synthetic rates in severely burned children. Conducted by Justin P. Hardee, Craig Porter, Labros S. Sidossis, Elisabet Børsheim, James A. Carson, David N. Herndon, and Oscar E. Suman, the research underscores the crucial role of rehabilitative exercise in enhancing recovery outcomes. The study involved 47 children … Continue reading What are the benefits of early outpatient exercise for severely burned children?

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How do different endurance exercises affect chronic low-back pain management?

In 2014, a study conducted by Mbada, et. al., which explains about Chronic low-back pain, particularly Long-term Mechanical Low-Back Pain (LMLBP), poses significant challenges to patients’ physical abilities and overall quality of life. In a groundbreaking study, Nigerian researchers explored how different exercise regimens, combined with the McKenzie Protocol (MP), impact Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in LMLBP patients. The study, a single-blind controlled trial, … Continue reading How do different endurance exercises affect chronic low-back pain management?

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Can nurses match physicians in treating children’s radial-head injuries?

In 2014, a study has explored the capability of triage nurses in emergency departments to treat radial-head subluxation—a common and easily treatable injury in young children—effectively, comparing their performance to that of physicians. The findings, while somewhat mixed, are promising. Conducted by Andrew Dixon and colleagues, the cluster-randomized controlled trial focused on children aged six years and younger who presented with symptoms of radial-head subluxation … Continue reading Can nurses match physicians in treating children’s radial-head injuries?

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Does dual-task training improve fear of falling and reaction time in older adults?

In 2013, De Bruin, et. al., conducted study aimed to develop a combined motor-cognitive training program for elderly individuals and to evaluate the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants. Additionally, the study sought to assess the effects of the intervention on gait characteristics. This pilot study employed a randomized controlled trial design conducted in an assisted living facility. Participants were randomly assigned to either a … Continue reading Does dual-task training improve fear of falling and reaction time in older adults?

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Do treadmill and resistance exercises offer unique benefits for parkinson’s disease?

In 2013, a study published by Lisa M. Shulman and colleagues investigated the effects of different exercise regimens on patients with Parkinson’s disease, focusing on gait speed, cardiovascular fitness, and muscle strength. Conducted at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the University of Maryland and the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the study was a randomized, single-blinded clinical trial involving 67 patients experiencing … Continue reading Do treadmill and resistance exercises offer unique benefits for parkinson’s disease?

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