Soleus coordination deficits observed during standing in subacute stroke patients versus controls
Why is standing so hard after a stroke? A new clue lies in calf muscle timing.
An observational study of 14 individuals undergoing subacute stroke rehabilitation and 16 matched controls found reduced bilateral synchroni…
After a stroke, calf muscles fire at the wrong time, but one week of rehab syncs them back up to improve balance.
Tendon-actuated prosthetic hand with adaptive force distribution improved task performance and reduced effort in healthy participants.
New prosthetic hand design improved performance in stable tasks for able-bodied users
This observational study compared a Tendon Actuated Prosthetic Hand (TAPH) integrating human-derived geometry against a structurally similar…
A new prosthetic hand design using human-inspired geometry improved performance and reduced effort for able-bodied users during stable tasks…
First-in-human case study of BCI-spinal stimulation shows hand function gains in chronic tetraplegia
Can a brain-spine connection help someone with paralysis move their hand again?
A first-in-human case study in one individual with chronic, motor-complete cervical spinal cord injury tested a brain-computer interface pai…
A brain-spine connection helped a person with severe paralysis regain hand function, with improvements lasting even after therapy ended.
Standardized feeding pathway improves documentation and alert adherence in postoperative CHD infants
Can a simple checklist help fragile heart babies tolerate feeding better?
A single-center quality improvement cohort study of 301 postoperative congenital heart disease infants found that implementing a standardize…
A new hospital checklist helped nurses spot feeding struggles in fragile heart babies nearly twice as often after surgery.
Rehabilitation interventions improve functional outcomes in bronchiectasis patients, though implementation remains inconsistent across clinical settings.
Why is rehab for bronchiectasis recommended but hard to get?
This mini review examines contemporary evidence on rehabilitation interventions for patients with bronchiectasis. It highlights that while p…
Pulmonary rehab is a proven standard for bronchiectasis patients, yet access to these life-improving programs remains limited and inconsiste…
Feasibility study shows high acceptability for STRIDE rehabilitation in lumbar spinal stenosis surgery
Small study finds rehabilitation program acceptable for spinal stenosis surgery patients
A single-arm feasibility study of 15 adults aged ≥50 awaiting LSS surgery found the 24-week STRIDE rehabilitation program had high acceptabi…
A new rehabilitation program helped older adults walk farther and take more steps before and after spinal stenosis surgery.
Symptom burden explains most variance in pain intensity for unexplained myofascial neck/shoulder pain
Study finds symptom burden strongly linked to pain intensity in unexplained muscle pain
A prospective cross-sectional study of 82 adults with unexplained myofascial neck/shoulder pain found symptom burden explained 75-92% of var…
Unexplained neck and shoulder pain intensity is driven mostly by overall symptom burden, with physical function and worry about pain being k…
Proprioceptive training added to physiotherapy reduced cervicogenic headache frequency and duration in small RCT
Could a new eye-head coordination exercise help ease neck-related headaches?
A randomized controlled trial in 38 adults with cervicogenic headache found that adding 8 weeks of gaze direction recognition-based proprioc…
Adding an eye-head coordination exercise to neck therapy reduced headaches and improved balance in adults with stiff-neck pain.
Digital self-management technologies show small-to-moderate benefit for medication adherence in chronic disease
Can apps and texts help people stick to their medications? A review finds modest benefits.
A meta-analysis of 52 studies in adults with chronic diseases found digital self-management technologies (mobile apps, SMS, web platforms) y…
Forgetting to take medication is a common struggle for people with chronic diseases. A review of 52 studies found that digital tools like ap…
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. The cardiovascu…
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…