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Does Hydrotherapy outperform exercise in enhancing knee mobility for Hemophilia patients?

In 2014, a study has shed light on the benefits of therapeutic exercise and hydrotherapy for individuals with hemophilia A, a condition often accompanied by joint hemorrhages leading to pain and restricted range of motion (ROM). The research, conducted by Vahid Mazloum, Nader Rahnama, and Khalil Khayambashi, compared the effects of these two interventions on knee pain and mobility. The randomized controlled trial involved 40 … Continue reading Does Hydrotherapy outperform exercise in enhancing knee mobility for Hemophilia patients?

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How do knee flexion contracture and quadriceps muscle strength affect exercise outcomes in knee osteoarthritis?

In 2013, a study led by Miki Kudo, Kota Watanabe, and colleagues, the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) was examined, along with factors that might influence outcomes. While exercise therapy is widely recognized as beneficial for knee OA, the impact of treatment delivery methods and other influencing factors remains less understood. This study aims to fill that gap by comparing group … Continue reading How do knee flexion contracture and quadriceps muscle strength affect exercise outcomes in knee osteoarthritis?

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Does compliance to therapeutic exercise influence bone density and back complaints in postmenopausal women?

Osteoporosis poses a significant health concern, particularly for postmenopausal women, often leading to bone density loss and associated back problems. In this randomized controlled trial conducted at the Medical School, University of Vienna, the objective was to assess the impact of therapeutic exercise on bone density and back complaints in sedentary postmenopausal women. Ninety-two participants with a history of back problems were randomly assigned to … Continue reading Does compliance to therapeutic exercise influence bone density and back complaints in postmenopausal women?

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