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Long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of tailored exercise for those over 65 with mobility limitations
REACT—otherwise known as the REtirement in ACTion program—is an innovative, behavior change intervention targeted specifically at older adults who are beginning to experience mobility limitations
Data science to help find the most appropriate rehabilitation methods for osteoarthritis patients
While no good structure modifying drugs are available to prevent or treat osteoarthritis, various forms of therapeutic exercise have been shown to be useful in relieving pain and improving physical functionality. A recent study uses data science and mathematical models to find the most suitable rehabilitation method for each patient.
What exercises should people with hip arthritis avoid?
People with hip arthritis can use exercise as a way to improve their mobility and reduce pain and stiffness. However, certain types of exercises may worsen the pain
Nano-Improvements to Rheumatoid Arthritis Stem Cell Therapy Show Success
An article published in the journal Biomaterials shows that CuS@MnO2 nanoparticles (NPs) synthesized with a short bacteriophage-selected mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) targeting peptide allowed the MSCs to take up these NPs. NP-modified MSCs produced greatly improved therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) using stem cells.
Does body mass index impact pain in individuals with hand osteoarthritis?
In a study in Arthritis & Rheumatology of people with hand osteoarthritis, higher body mass index was associated with greater pain severity in the hands, feet, knees, and hips.
Exercise could help broken bones heal faster
If you've ever broken a bone, you probably thought it was best to rest and not put any weight on it. But somewhat counter-intuitively, exercise may actually play an important role in making sure fractures heal properly. In fact, research shows that being physically active can promote bone healing—and even help you avoid future fractures.
Digital exercise therapy may improve pain, function vs conventional physical therapy
Use of a digital exercise therapy application may improve knee pain and function compared with conventional physical therapy and shows no difference in adherence, according to published results.
Vitamin D supplementation could reduce migraine headache attacks
Vitamin D supplementation could reduce headache attacks per month and headache days per month among migraine patients, according to a review published in the December issue of The American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
How can physical therapy help?
Physical therapists aim to improve a person’s range of movement and quality of life and prevent further injury or disability.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy beneficial in migraine
A migraine-specific adaptation of the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) program does not improve headache-related impairment among patients with migraine, but does result in reduced headache frequency and improved psychological functioning. according to a study published online Dec. 21 in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.