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Can a local exercise program improve recovery for pediatric burn patients?

A groundbreaking study has shown that children with severe burns can significantly improve their muscle strength, lean mass, and aerobic capacity through a community-based exercise program, offering a convenient alternative to hospital-based rehabilitation. In 2016, the research led by Raquel Peña and colleagues, aimed to address the long-term physical challenges faced by pediatric burn patients, such as muscle breakdown, weakness, and poor fitness. These issues … Continue reading Can a local exercise program improve recovery for pediatric burn patients?

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Does 6 months of endurance training impact insulin-like growth factor-I levels in healthy seniors?

In 1997, Vitiello, et. al., conducted study which deals with individuals age, there is a natural decline in lean body mass, strength, and endurance, accompanied by a reduction in anabolic hormones such as growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). While acute exercise has been shown to stimulate the GH/IGF-I axis, the long-term effects of exercise on IGF-I in the elderly population remain a … Continue reading Does 6 months of endurance training impact insulin-like growth factor-I levels in healthy seniors?

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