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A novel RMR equation specific to elite cyclists improves energy expenditure estimation, supporting personalized nutrition and athletic performance optimization.
This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA doses above 400 units for upper and lower limb spasticity, showing no new safety concerns and suggesting clinical benefits.
A multicentre retrospective study shows early controlled mobilisation in nonoperatively treated Mason type I and II radial head fractures leads to modest improvements in function, pain, and return to work times, with no significant increase
Arthroscopic Bankart repair in young patients with minimal glenoid bone loss shows high clinical improvement and return to sport but a considerable recurrence rate, especially among contact sport athletes, highlighting the need for careful
The LAST-long trial investigated a community-based, individualized stroke intervention and found that age—but not frailty—significantly modifies its effectiveness, with older stroke survivors (≥80 years) experiencing less favorable outcomes
An 8-week smartphone-based digital therapeutic offering personalized exercise and cognitive-behavioural therapy significantly improved pain, knee function, quality of life, and psychological outcomes in patients with chronic patellofemoral
This study examines characteristics and reasons behind non-attendance to exercise and self-management sessions among multimorbid patients, highlighting younger age, lower self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms as key factors.
A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that bimodal biofeedback using accelerometer and nasal airflow sensors significantly improves swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia patients undergoing supraglottic swallowing training.
This study evaluates five-year outcomes comparing combined endoscopic gluteal tendon and labral repairs versus isolated labral repair, showing comparable patient-reported outcomes and reoperation-free survival despite greater initial abduct
A pragmatic RCT suggests that exercise following spinal cord injury guidelines may reduce chronic pain intensity, with significant benefits observed in pain interference and coping strategies.
This study investigated how acclimation to dry versus humid heat affects endurance cycling performance and physiological responses, revealing environment-specific and cross-environmental benefits for athletes.
The Arabic version of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire shows strong reliability and validity, supporting its clinical and research application in assessing foot health in Arabic-speaking populations.
Aquatic plyometric exercises significantly improve pain, muscle strength, and quality of life in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome, offering a safe and effective rehabilitation option.
This study evaluated whether 4 weeks of unilateral isometric elbow flexion resistance training induce adaptations in human reticulospinal tract function, finding no significant changes despite strength gains, thus informing neurorehabilitat
This qualitative study explores Austrian physiotherapists’ perspectives on direct access, revealing existing informal practice, confidence levels, organizational barriers, and training needs critical for policy reforms.
A six-month supervised telerehabilitation programme combining Pilates-based exercises and self-myofascial release significantly improved fibromyalgia impact, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and stress levels compared to usual care in ad
A randomized trial found that individualized swimming combined with education improves disability in chronic low back pain patients more than education alone, with benefits evident at 8 weeks but not sustained at 1 year.
An eight-season study reveals increased concussion incidence during preseason and full-contact training in men’s English Premiership Rugby, emphasizing the need for strategic training modifications to reduce injury risk.
This review synthesizes evidence on the feasibility, acceptance, and clinical outcomes of pulmonary telerehabilitation models in COPD, highlighting technical reliability, patient adherence, and clinical benefits from recent trials, includin
This study confirms the K-Force grip dynamometer as a responsive tool to detect short-term changes in handgrip strength in ICU-acquired weakness patients, supporting its clinical utility in critical care rehabilitation.
