Unlocking the potential: How does Tai Chi impact health in elderly care settings?

In 2009, Lee, et. al., conducted study about Maintaining good health-related quality of life (HRQOL) which is a crucial goal in elderly residential care. However, identifying effective interventions to achieve this goal remains a challenge. This study aims to assess the influence of Tai Chi on HRQOL among nursing home residents. A non-equivalent pretest-posttest control-group design was employed. A sample of 139 residents from six … Continue reading Unlocking the potential: How does Tai Chi impact health in elderly care settings?

Can a prescriptive extension-mobilization category revolutionize treatment for acute low back syndrome?

In 1993, A. Delitto, et. al., conducted a recent study, the prescriptive validity of a treatment-oriented extension-mobilization category for patients with acute low back syndrome (LBS) was thoroughly investigated. The primary goal was to assess the effectiveness of this approach in the conservative management of selected patients with LBS. A total of 39 patients with LBS referred for physical therapy participated in the study. Among … Continue reading Can a prescriptive extension-mobilization category revolutionize treatment for acute low back syndrome?