Modular Footwear Setup Validated for Biomechanical Testing in 10 Healthy Adults
Can a modular shoe system help us design better footwear?
A methodological validation study in 10 healthy participants found that a Modular Footwear Setup (MFS) showed no significant differences in …
A new modular shoe system lets researchers swap midsoles to test how specific features affect walking and running without changing how joint…
Explainable AI system predicts cardiovascular risk with high accuracy but struggles with patient retention
AI system developed to predict heart disease risk and patient retention in Nigeria
A system development study tested CardioAI, an explainable AI system with cardiovascular risk and patient retention modules.
A new AI tool predicts heart disease risk in Nigeria using lifestyle factors, though its ability to forecast patient program completion rema…
HIIT improves exercise capacity in cardiovascular rehabilitation for CAD, HF, and atrial fibrillation
Review suggests high-intensity interval training can help improve exercise capacity in heart patients
A rapid review and meta-analyses of cardiovascular rehabilitation programs for patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, or atri…
High-intensity interval training may improve exercise capacity for heart patients with coronary artery disease or heart failure, according t…
Lower FMS scores associated with higher sports injury risk in physical education students
Can a simple movement test predict who gets hurt playing sports?
A prospective cohort study of 355 physical education majors found that students with Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores ≤15 had signifi…
A simple movement test found that college students scoring 15 or lower were much more likely to get injured playing sports than those with h…
Protocol for trial of ICF-based case management versus usual care in community disability rehabilitation
Can a new team approach improve life for adults with disabilities at home?
This is a protocol for a six-month, single-blind randomised controlled trial comparing ICF-based interdisciplinary case management to usual…
A new coordinated care plan aims to help adults with physical disabilities at home function better and feel more satisfied with their lives.
Observational registry finds 29% hospital-associated disability in older Japanese rehabilitation patients
Study establishes registry tracking disability in older hospital patients
A prospective multicenter observational study of 209 patients aged ≥70 years in Japanese rehabilitation wards established a hospital-associa…
A new tracking system reveals that nearly 30% of older patients lose independence during hospital stays, while most also lose weight.
Pilot study explores cervical spinal cord stimulation for post-stroke motor recovery via polysynaptic pathways
Could spinal stimulation help stroke survivors regain hand control?
A pilot clinical study in people with post-stroke hemiparesis found that epidural cervical spinal cord stimulation (SCS) enabled participant…
Spinal cord stimulation helped stroke survivors regain hand control by using complex spinal pathways instead of the damaged main nerve highw…
Cross-sectional study develops inventory to measure psychosocial concerns about non-preferred hand use
Why are we so worried about using our other hand? A new tool measures the fear
A cross-sectional study of 181 healthy adults developed the Changed Hand Usage Concerns inventory to measure psychosocial concerns about usi…
A new tool measures the fear and embarrassment people feel when trying to use their non-preferred hand for everyday tasks like eating or wri…
Prediction models for mortality in ICU patients with delirium show fair discrimination
Study develops models to predict mortality risk in ICU patients with delirium
This substudy of the AID-ICU trial developed clinical prediction models for 90-day and 1-year mortality in 632 adult ICU patients with delir…
New models using age, frailty, and cancer history can predict which ICU patients with delirium face higher risks of dying within 90 days or …
Preliminary study finds altered cortical activity during balance recovery in symptomatic mTBI
Small study finds brain activity differences during balance recovery after mild concussion
A preliminary investigation in 5 people with symptomatic mTBI and 5 controls found lower preparatory sensorimotor cortical beta-burst power …
After a mild concussion, the brain shows lower activity before balance tests and reacts faster when recovering from a push.
Scoping review finds variable procedures and gaps in patient-centered goal-setting for stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation goal-setting varies widely, with gaps in coordination and follow-up
A scoping review of 18 studies examined patient-centered goal-setting processes in stroke rehabilitation.
Stroke recovery goal-setting often starts strong but lacks coordination when patients move between hospital and home care teams.
Meta-analysis finds combined balance and plyometric training improves change-of-direction and dynamic balance
Combined balance and plyometric training improves agility and stability in athletes
A meta-analysis of 10 studies (n=270) found combined balance and plyometric training significantly improved change-of-direction (Hedges' g =…
Combined balance and plyometric training significantly improves agility and stability in athletes compared to other active training programs…