Flywheel resistance training improves change of direction in team sport athletes
Flywheel training slashes agility time in athletes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of team sport athletes found that flywheel resistance training significantly enhances change of dir…
Athletes who use flywheel training are getting faster at sharp turns and cuts, and the gains are largest when sessions are less frequent but…
Mental fatigue reduces resistance exercise volume by moderate effect in healthy adults
Mental fatigue reduces resistance exercise volume, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 205 healthy participants found that mental fatigue significantly reduces resistance exercise vol…
Feeling mentally drained before a workout? A new review suggests mental fatigue can significantly reduce how much weight you lift.
Outpatient rehab improves function in children with brain tumours, but long-term effects unclear
Rehabilitation may help children with brain tumours
This systematic review of 8 papers found that outpatient rehabilitation interventions significantly improve functional outcomes in children …
A review of eight studies suggests outpatient rehab can improve function and quality of life for young brain tumour patients, but long-term …
Dog-assisted therapy significantly improves behavioral symptoms in dementia patients compared to routine care in a systematic review
Dog-assisted therapy improves behavior in dementia patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials evaluated dog-assisted therapy for patients with dementia. The p…
A meta-analysis suggests dog-assisted therapy may reduce behavioral symptoms in dementia patients, though evidence remains weak due to study…
Nurse-administered acupressure reduces PSQI scores by MD -7.61 in menopausal insomnia
Non-drug treatments improve sleep in women after menopause
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in 1648 women after natural menopause found that non-pharmacological interventions, parti…
A large review of trials shows non-drug methods like therapy and exercise significantly improve sleep scores for post-menopausal women.
Exercise therapy shows no clear advantage over passive treatments for short-term rotator cuff pain relief
Exercise may not beat passive care for shoulder pain
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found no significant differences in pain or disability between exer…
For rotator cuff shoulder pain, exercise therapy may not be more effective than passive treatments like massage or ultrasound, a new analysi…
Physical exercise reduces pain in lumbar disc herniation: meta-analysis of 13 RCTs
Physical exercise helps reduce pain for adults with lower back disc problems in this review
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials found that physical exercise significantly reduces pain in adult…
A large review of exercise studies shows it helps lower back pain. Adults with disc issues feel better when they move more.
Systematic review finds VR and physiotherapy equally effective for Parkinson's balance
Virtual Reality Balance Training Works As Well As Standard Physiotherapy For Parkinson's
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 214 patients with Parkinson's disease found virtual reality interventions were as effective as c…
A new analysis shows virtual reality balance training for Parkinson's disease is just as effective as conventional physiotherapy over a few …
Lifestyle Interventions Improve Erectile Function in Men With ED: Meta-Analysis
Lifestyle changes improve erectile function, review finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1477 men with erectile dysfunction found that diet- and/or exercise-based lifestyle intervention…
A new review of 11 studies shows that diet and exercise can significantly improve erectile function, offering a drug-free option for men.
Network meta-analysis shows exercise modalities reduce blood pressure in adults with prehypertension or hypertension
Combined training and high-intensity interval training lower blood pressure in adults with prehypertension and hypertension
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 105 randomized controlled trials involving adults with prehypertension and established hype…
Combined training and high-intensity interval training significantly lower blood pressure in adults with prehypertension or hypertension, of…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of creatine in postmenopausal women finds lean mass and strength benefits
Creatine and training may boost lean mass in postmenopausal women
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials in postmenopausal women found that creatine monohydrate supplementation increa…
A review of six studies found creatine with or without exercise increased lean muscle mass and strength in postmenopausal women without safe…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows computerized cognitive training improves mild cognitive impairment
Daily Computer Brain Exercises Sharpen Thinking During Early Memory Loss
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated computerized cognitive training (CCT) in patients with mild cognitive impairment. The ana…
• Computer training noticeably boosts memory and focus for mild cognitive decline • Helps adults noticing early memory slips like forgetting…