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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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How does exercise intensity impact rehabilitation success in knee replacement recipients?

In 2012, Naylor, et. al., conducted a study about Patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) often face challenges related to deconditioning and multiple medical co-morbidities that are typically associated with low fitness levels. Given these challenges, there’s a strong case for incorporating cardiovascular fitness into rehabilitation programs for these patients. However, questions remain about the ability of TKR recipients to engage in and benefit … Continue reading How does exercise intensity impact rehabilitation success in knee replacement recipients?

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