Umbrella review protocol will assess early rehabilitation in ICU for post-intensive care syndrome
New plan to assess early rehabilitation for critically ill patients
This is a protocol for an umbrella review that will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of early rehabilitation in critically ill adult pa…
Doctors are planning a large-scale review to see if starting physical therapy sooner helps adults recover after being in intensive care.
Exercise may stabilize neuroprotective biomarkers and improve immunometabolic profiles in patients with epilepsy
Exercise May Help Protect Brain Health in People with Epilepsy
This narrative review explores the impact of exercise on fluid biomarkers including S100β, GFAP, and NfL in epilepsy. The authors suggest th…
New research suggests that regular exercise may help stabilize brain proteins and protect nerve cells in people living with epilepsy.
No single upper limb prosthesis is universally superior, as selection depends on specific user needs
No single prosthetic hand works for everyone, review finds
This narrative review synthesizes current technologies and clinical evidence for upper limb prostheses in adults and pediatric populations. …
A review of upper limb prosthetics finds no one-size-fits-all device. Up to 45% of kids abandon body-powered ones.
Fragmented physical infrastructure and reliance on assistance models create barriers for travelers with disabilities
Airport travel remains difficult for people with many different disabilities
This scoping review examines the physical environment and service components of airports for persons with disabilities. The authors find tha…
Traveling through an airport can be a fragmented and stressful experience for people with physical or invisible disabilities.
Community-Based Rehabilitation and empowerment-oriented interventions improve social inclusion and participation for persons with disabilities
Community rehab programs boost empowerment for people with disabilities
This systematic review of 9 empirical studies examines the impact of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and empowerment-oriented intervent…
Community rehab programs may boost empowerment and social inclusion for people with disabilities, a new review finds.
Computer vision-based rehabilitation techniques require transition from engineering parameters to Evidence-Based Medicine reasoning
Computer Vision Systems Offer New Paths for Physical Rehabilitation
This systematic review identifies a Paradigm Gap in computer vision for physical rehabilitation and establishes a PAC taxonomy (Perception, …
New research identifies how computer vision and AI can improve physical therapy by creating more accurate tracking and coaching tools.
High frequency chest wall oscillation may improve mucus clearance and reduce exacerbations in bronchiectasis
Chest wall vibration may help clear mucus in bronchiectasis
This narrative review examines high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) as an airway clearance therapy for bronchiectasis. The authors …
A new review suggests that chest wall vibrations can help clear mucus and reduce symptoms for people living with bronchiectasis.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy significantly reduces pain intensity in patients with temporomandibular disorders
Shock wave therapy reduces pain for jaw joint disorders
This meta-analysis of 18 studies involving 1,150 participants found that extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) provides a significant the…
A new look at clinical data shows that shock wave therapy significantly lowers pain levels for people with jaw joint issues.
eHealth interventions improve self-care and quality of life in patients with intestinal stomas
Mobile Apps and Web Tools Help Patients with Intestinal Stomas
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 4,463 patients evaluated various eHealth interventions for intestinal stoma care. The an…
Digital tools like mobile apps and web platforms can improve self-care, reduce anxiety, and help patients adapt to life with an intestinal s…
Exercise improves cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Exercise improves heart health and fitness for HCM patients
This meta-analysis of 9,702 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) found that exercise is associated with increased peak oxygen con…
New research shows that structured exercise can improve heart fitness, body weight, and quality of life for people with hypertrophic cardiom…
Home exercise and activity-based rehab modestly improve daily function in older adults
Home Rehabilitation Programs May Improve Daily Living for Seniors
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,948 community-dwelling older adults found that activity-based and exercise-based home rehabili…
Specific home rehabilitation programs, such as exercise and activity-based plans, show promise in improving daily tasks for older adults.
Delayed Auditory Feedback alone does not consistently improve fluency in individuals with developmental stuttering
Delayed Auditory Feedback Shows Inconsistent Results for Stuttering Fluency
This meta-analysis of 8 studies involving 98 participants evaluated the effect of Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) on stuttering. The analysi…
A review of multiple studies suggests that using delayed auditory feedback alone may not consistently improve fluency for people who stutter…