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Day-to-Day Variability of Walking Performance Measures in Individuals Post Stroke and Individuals with Parkinson Disease (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The purpose of this article was to describe day-to-day variability in walking performance; examine variability of walking and mean performance over a recorded period of time; and evaluate the influence of medical diagnosis, socioeconomic disadvantage, and walking capacity on walking variability. Researchers selected 84 individuals with a diagnosis of stroke or idiopathic PD to participate […]
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Effectiveness of Progressive Tendon-Loading Exercise Therapy in Patients with Patellar Tendinopathy: A Randomised Clinical Trial (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The presently examined study sought to determine if progressive tendon loading exercise (PTLE) or eccentric exercise therapy (EET) was superior for improving outcomes for people with patellar tendinopathy. Included subjects were 18 to 35 years old with a history of patellar tendon pain, regular participation in sports, structural changes in the patellar tendon assessed by […]
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Turning Toward Monitoring of Gaze Stability Exercises: The Utility of Wearable Sensors (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Researchers in Utah selected 28 subjects to participate in the study. Subjects had a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and had complaints of dizziness or falls. All subjects were between the age of 18 and 75. Individuals with other neurologic complications were excluded from the study. The 28 subjects were divided into two groups. The first […]
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Clinical Effects of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Activation in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A total of 30 participants with chronic neck pain were enrolled in the study. To be included in the study they needed to meet the following criteria: have neck pain lasting >3 months, have a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of <15 points, have symptoms not exacerbated by exercise, no surgical history, not be taking […]
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Abdominal Muscle Activation: An EMG Study of the Sahrmann Five-Level Core Stability Test (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Researches from Malaysia selected twenty two asymptomatic males in their twenties to participate in the study. The researchers selected only individuals who showed no signs of acute low back pain and had an average waist circumference. Subjects were hooked up to wireless EMG electrodes on one the right side of their body. One electrode was […]
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Effects of Different Endurance Exercise Modalities on Migraine Days and Cerebrovascular Health in Episodic Migraineurs: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A three arm randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 45 participants completed a four week run-in period prior to the start of the intervention to establish a baseline and complete pre-testing. Participants were excluded if they had current medical preventive therapy, other neurological diseases, or regular exercise within the last 6 months. They […]
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The Effectiveness of Mechanical Traction Among Subgroups of Patients With Low Back Pain and Leg Pain: A Randomized Trial (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were eligible if they were 18-60 years old, had leg pain radiating into the leg, had positive straight leg raise or a diminished myotome, dermatome, or reflex consistent with nerve root compression, and had a Oswestry disability score of at least 20 or more. Participants were excluded if […]
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A Controlled Trial of Weight-Bearing Versus Non-Weight Bearing Exercises for Patellofemoral Pain (2007)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Forty-five individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) between the ages of 18-35 were selected for the study. These 45 individuals were divided into 3 equal groups: non-weight-bearing single-joint exercise (SJNWBE), weight-bearing multiple-joint exercise (MJWBE), and a non-exercise control group. Each subject underwent isometric knee extension strength testing, assessed their pain with isometric testing, assessed their […]
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Slip-Fall Predictors in Community-Dwelling, Ambulatory Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
There were 61 individuals selected for inclusion in the study. All subjects had a single stroke over 6 months prior; were able to walk 7 meters; and had no musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, systemic disorders, or other neurologic conditions. Additionally, individuals with a low score on the MoCA, high aphasia score, and low bone density were excluded. […]
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High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Within Cardiac Rehabilitation (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death around the world. Aerobic capacity is inversely related to cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The authors sought to determine if high intensity interval training (HIIT) is superior to moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) for improving cardiorespiratory fitness in people with cardiovascular disease. The authors conducted a meta-analysis […]
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