Self-directed CBT-CP reduces pain interference by 0.98 points compared to clinician-delivered CBT-CP
Self-directed therapy shows promise for chronic musculoskeletal pain
This randomized clinical trial of 764 patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain found that self-directed CBT-CP was superior to clinician-d…
A new study shows that a self-directed audio program can be more effective than clinician-led therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Moderate-intensity isotonic exercise improves function by MD -16.66 in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Specific exercise volume and intensity may help manage knee osteoarthritis pain
This meta-analysis of 791 people with knee osteoarthritis found that moderate-intensity isotonic lower extremity resistance exercise signifi…
New research suggests that specific types of resistance exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis manage pain and improve daily mov…
Working memory training shows limited transfer between updating and span tasks
Specific memory training helps with complex mental tasks
A meta-analysis of 55 studies finds updating training transfers to span tasks, but span training does not transfer back to updating.
Not all memory exercises are equal. New data shows that training your brain to update information helps with complex tasks, but other method…
Multidisciplinary interventions provide greatest clinical recovery improvements for patients with sport-related concussion
Multidisciplinary Interventions Show Best Results for Concussion Recovery
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1320 participants evaluates various exercise-based and multidisciplinary therapies for s…
Multidisciplinary programs and combined vestibular and aerobic exercises show the strongest results for recovery after a sports-related conc…
Intradialytic exercise improves cardiovascular function and arterial stiffness in patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Intradialytic Exercise May Improve Heart Function in Dialysis Patients
This meta-analysis of 934 patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis found that intradialytic exercise improved left ventricular ejection …
Exercise during dialysis may improve heart function and blood pressure for patients with heart failure on maintenance hemodialysis.
Structured physical exercise programs significantly reduce PTSD symptom severity in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
Structured Physical Exercise Programs Help Reduce Symptoms for People with PTSD
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 663 participants found that structured physical exercise programs significantly…
New research shows that regular, structured exercise can significantly lower the severity of symptoms for people living with PTSD.
Local Hypothermia Shows Neurological Improvement in 54.4% of Acute Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Local hypothermia may help patients with acute spinal cord injuries
This meta-analysis examined local hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy in acute spinal cord injury. Pooled data from 48 patients showed…
A review of patient data suggests that cooling the body quickly after a spinal cord injury may help some patients improve their neurological…
Fractional laser therapy improves scar scores and collagen regeneration more than microneedling for dermal lesions
Fractional laser therapy improves scar appearance more than microneedling
This meta-analysis compared fractional laser therapy to microneedling for non-acne scars and dermal fibrotic lesions. The analysis found a s…
Fractional laser therapy shows better results for scar severity and collagen growth than microneedling for various types of skin scars.
Organizational factors such as institutional integration and peer infrastructure influence Collegiate Recovery Program sustainability
Factors Influencing the Sustainability of College Recovery Programs
This narrative review of 71 peer reviewed studies examines organizational factors impacting the long term sustainability of Collegiate Recov…
New research identifies key organizational factors, such as funding and peer support, that help keep recovery programs for substance use act…
School-based physical activity policies often face implementation inequities and barriers in disadvantaged populations
School Physical Activity Policies May Not Reach All Students Equally
This narrative review examines school-based physical activity policies and implementation equity for adolescents. The authors find that part…
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds may face more barriers to physical activity due to unequal support and resources in school programs.
Comprehensive dementia care interventions improve caregiver self-efficacy in those with lower baseline scores
Comprehensive Care Programs May Improve Confidence for Dementia Caregivers
This secondary analysis of a randomized pragmatic clinical trial involved 2037 caregivers of community-dwelling persons living with dementia…
Caregivers of people with dementia can improve their self-efficacy and confidence through comprehensive care programs.
Impact of Very Early Exercise Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Very early exercise improves recovery for brain bleed patients
Meta-analysis suggests very early exercise rehabilitation improves NIHSS and Fugl-Meyer scores in stable intracerebral hemorrhage patients.
Starting exercise rehabilitation very early after a brain bleed may lead to better physical function and movement for patients.