Experimental Gerontology — Gholami F, et al. | January 02, 2020 Researchers undertook this randomized-controlled trial to determine how measures of superficial femoral artery and neuropathic symptoms could be influenced by exercise training in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). They included 31 volunteers with established DPN in this study and randomly allocated the participants […]
J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Oct 30. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05413-9. [Epub ahead of print] Anheyer D1, Klose P2, Lauche R3,4, Saha FJ2, Cramer H2,4. Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Abstract BACKGROUND: Headache disorders are currently the sixth leading cause of […]
J Sport Health Sci. 2019 Sep; 8(5): 422–441. Published online 2019 Apr 18. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2019.04.002 Abstract A growing understanding of the benefits of exercise over the past few decades has prompted researchers to take an interest in the possibilities of exercise therapy. Because each sport has its own set of characteristics and physiological complications that […]
Journal of Hypertension — Smart NA, Way D, Carlson D, et al. | September 05, 2019 Researchers analyzed evidence from controlled trials reporting the influence of at least 3 weeks of isometric resistance training (IRT) on resting systolic (SBP), diastolic (DBP) and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), via a systematic exploration and individual participant data […]
Journal of Sport and Health Science Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2019, Pages 386-393 Hosam Alzahrani Highlights • Total physical activity is inversely associated with chronic back conditions. • At least 300 min/week of moderate intensity or 30 min/week of vigorous intensity activities are associated with a low odds of having chronic back conditions. • […]
US Department of Health and Human Services National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. It is also a common reason why people turn to complementary health approaches. This 47-page eBook provides an overview of complementary health approaches for pain, including acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, spinal […]
06.13.2019 by Julie Maurer Contributing Writer, MedPage Today When a patient is diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), his or her first instincts might be to reach for their medicine cabinet or wonder if surgery is in their future, but researchers say that early intervention with exercise and education is important. Canadian researchers have published a study about possible […]
They make a difference in older women, study suggests, but 10,000 isn’t magic by Ashley Lyles, Staff Writer, MedPage Today May 29, 2019 Taking more steps throughout the day was generally associated with decreased mortality rates among older women, a prospective cohort study found. Women who averaged about 4,400 steps each day (around 2 miles, the second […]
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2019 Jun;51(6):1324-1339. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001944. Kraus VB Abstract INTRODUCTION: We conducted a systematic umbrella review to evaluate the literature relating to effects of physical activity on pain, physical function, health-related quality of life, comorbid conditions and osteoarthritis (OA) structural disease progression in individuals with lower-extremity OA. METHODS: Our primary search encompassed 2011 […]
Dillon E. Hyland, MS, LAT, ATC; Zachary K. Winkelmann, MS, LAT, ATC; Kenneth E. Games, PhD, LAT, ATC Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2019;11(3):103-104https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20181002-03 Abstract Voight ML, Robinson K, Gill L, Griffin K. Postoperative rehabilitation guidelines for hip arthroscopy in an active population. Sports Health. 2010;2:222–230. Clinical Question: How successful are general and specific rehabilitative protocols in […]
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | April 18, 2019 Both interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training (MOD) reduce body fat percentage, according to a recent review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Interval training, however, offers a 28.5% greater reduction in total absolute fat mass. “Interval training may elicit greater weight loss […]
J Athl Train. 2019 Apr;54(4):418-428. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-329-17. Epub 2019 Apr 17. Proprioceptive Training and Outcomes of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Jeong HS. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the effects of proprioceptive training on pain, stiffness, function, and functional test outcomes among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). DATA SOURCES: All studies […]
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | April 10, 2019 It may seem counterintuitive to prescribe exercise for chronic pain—after all, vigorous movement could seemingly irritate physical ailments. But since the 1980s, physicians have been recommending that patients with chronic pain avoid bed rest and remain active instead. According to some studies, exercise may offer […]
Layci J. Harrison, PhD, LAT, ATC; Lindsey K. Lepley, PhD, ATC; Dana K. Fuller, PhD; Jennifer L. Caputo, PhD, CSCS, MX Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20181107-01 Abstract PURPOSE:To evaluate cross-over effect balance training after knee surgery. METHODS:Individuals with a history of knee surgery (N = 10) were randomized to balance training or control […]
By Alexandria Hein | Fox News March 25, 2019 A Maryland woman who suffered a massive stroke after reportedly tearing an artery while attempting a yoga handstand pose said she is still suffering from memory loss and severe headaches but has not given up her passion for the meditative practice. “After decades of focusing on […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 25, No. 3 Gulhan Yilmaz Gokmen Published Online:13 Mar 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0197 Abstract Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of t’ai chi and qigong (TCQ) training on severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Design: A prospective, 12-week, single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Setting: Sleep Disorders Center […]