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How effective is NMES in reducing dyspnea in COPD patients?

In 2014, a study led by Paulo J.C. Vieira and colleagues has revealed promising benefits of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research, which explored the effects of NMES on muscle performance and exercise tolerance, also broke new ground by examining its impact on dynamic hyperinflation (DH), a condition often observed in COPD patients. The study involved 20 … Continue reading How effective is NMES in reducing dyspnea in COPD patients?

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How effective are strengthening exercises for managing fibromyalgia symptoms?

In 2014, a randomized clinical trial led by Maria Bernadete Renoldi Oliveira Gavi and colleagues explored the impacts of strengthening exercises on women with fibromyalgia (FM). The study aimed to determine whether such exercises could influence autonomic modulation, pain perception, and quality of life (QOL) in FM patients. Autonomic dysfunction is thought to play a significant role in the myriad of symptoms experienced by those … Continue reading How effective are strengthening exercises for managing fibromyalgia symptoms?

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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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