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What are the temporal changes in foot rollover during walking after a year-long exercise regimen in postmenopausal women?

In 2011, a randomized controlled trial was conducted by Monteiro, et. al., to evaluate the impact of a 12-month exercise program on the temporal characteristics of foot rollover during walking in postmenopausal women, based on plantar pressure data. The study involved 121 postmenopausal women aged 41 to 77 years, who were randomly recruited from the community. Participants were divided into exercise and control groups and … Continue reading What are the temporal changes in foot rollover during walking after a year-long exercise regimen in postmenopausal women?

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Does a six-week yoga program improve workplace stress resilience?

Recent research highlights a growing concern over stress levels and emotional well-being among university staff. In 2011, a study conducted by Ned Hartfiel, Jon Havenhand, Sat Bir Khalsa, Graham Clarke, and Anne Krayer explores the potential of yoga to mitigate these issues. This study, conducted at a British university, examined whether a six-week Dru Yoga program could enhance emotional well-being and resilience to stress among … Continue reading Does a six-week yoga program improve workplace stress resilience?

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Can polarity therapy mitigate cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy?

In 2011, a pilot study conducted by Karen M. Mustian and colleagues, the potential efficacy of Polarity Therapy (PT) in mitigating cancer-related fatigue (CRF) among breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy has been investigated. CRF stands as a prevalent and distressing side effect of cancer treatment, prompting exploration into alternative therapies such as PT, an energy-based modality. The study, comprising 45 women undergoing radiation therapy … Continue reading Can polarity therapy mitigate cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy?

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Can exercise improve physical performance in advanced cancer? A controlled trial perspective

In a pioneering endeavor to explore the potential benefits of physical exercise for cancer patients facing advanced and incurable disease, a rigorous randomized controlled trial was conducted by Line M Oldervoll and colleagues(2011). Their research, aimed at investigating the hypothesis that physical exercise could alleviate fatigue and enhance physical performance in this vulnerable population, yielded insightful findings that may reshape approaches to supportive care in … Continue reading Can exercise improve physical performance in advanced cancer? A controlled trial perspective

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Can workplace interventions alleviate chronic lower back pain? A french automotive industry study

In 2011, a randomized controlled trial conducted by Hala Nassif and colleagues aimed to assess the effectiveness of a specific workplace intervention for managing chronic lower back pain (LBP) among assembly workers in the French automotive industry. The study, carried out on-site at a French automotive manufacturer, recruited 75 volunteers who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=37) or a control group (n=38). … Continue reading Can workplace interventions alleviate chronic lower back pain? A french automotive industry study

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