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How effective is vibration therapy in improving Glenohumeral internal rotation?

In 2016, a study led by W. Steven Tucker and Stephen W. Slone has highlighted the potential benefits of combining proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching with vibration therapy to improve shoulder mobility in athletes suffering from Glenohumeral Internal-Rotation Deficit (GIRD). This condition, commonly affecting overhead athletes, can lead to a reduced range of motion in the shoulder, limiting performance and increasing the risk of injury. … Continue reading How effective is vibration therapy in improving Glenohumeral internal rotation?

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How effective is Nia exercise in improving fatigue and quality of life during radiation therapy?

In 2013, a randomized clinical trial conducted by Debra Reis, M. Eileen Walsh, Stacey Young-McCaughan, and Tisha Jones at a large community-based hospital in the midwestern United States has unveiled promising findings regarding the benefits of a nontraditional exercise program known as Nia for women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer. Nia is a non-traditional exercise program that provides whole body conditioning with less impact … Continue reading How effective is Nia exercise in improving fatigue and quality of life during radiation therapy?

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