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…
Meta-analysis of 16 trials shows no added benefit of subgingival chemical irrigation for periodontitis
Deep cleaning your gums? That extra rinse may not help at all
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 16 randomized clinical trials comparing subgingival irrigation with chemical agents versu…
If you have gum disease and your dentist suggests a special rinse during a deep cleaning, new research says it probably won't make a differe…
Systematic review finds no significant impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on behavioral outcomes or quality of life for young-onset dementia patients and caregivers
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A systematic review of non-pharmaceutical interventions for young-onset dementia shows no statistically significant impact on behavioral out…
If you or a loved one developed dementia before age 65, the standard support programs may not help as much as doctors hoped.
Exercise interventions significantly increase plasma s-Klotho levels in healthy and diseased populations
This Exercise Habit Slows Aging at the Cellular Level
A meta-analysis reveals that various exercise modalities boost s-Klotho levels, offering potential benefits for patients with chronic condit…
A new analysis of 41 studies finds that certain types of exercise can raise levels of a protein linked to slower aging, with resistance trai…
Systematic review finds shockwave therapy offers no consistent benefit for Achilles tendinopathy compared to controls
Shockwave Therapy Fails for Achilles Pain Relief
This systematic review with meta-analysis evaluates shockwave therapy (SWT) for insertional and midportion Achilles tendinopathy in adults.
A major review finds shockwave therapy doesn't meaningfully ease pain or improve movement for people with stubborn Achilles tendon pain, rai…
Total hip arthroplasty with rehabilitation improves WOMAC and HHS scores versus conservative exercise in hip osteoarthritis
Hip replacement beats exercise for severe hip arthritis
This single-centre randomized controlled trial enrolled 120 patients with moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 2 …
A new trial finds hip replacement plus rehab dramatically outperforms exercise alone for moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis.