In this context, therapeutic exercises (eg, resistance and aerobic exercises) for patients with ALS remain controversial and may influence the treatment plan. Therefore, this review aims to critically ...

Gait training exercises are movements designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination when walking. They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an ...

For example, if you've had a heart attack or cardiac surgery, a DPT will prescribe the right amount of aerobic exercise to improve your cardiac and respiratory function. You will receive a prescribed ...

A decision to cancel a planned update of a Cochrane systematic review of exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome has met with anger from a group advising the review and the patient community.

1 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy, Erasmus Medical Center ... massage showed moderate evidence of effectiveness versus laser therapy on short-term follow-up. On the contrary ...

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a ...

DPT students gain experience in UMass Lowell Physical Therapy Clinic. First- and second-year DPT students practice interacting, admitting and treating patients prior to their formal clinical education ...

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KEY POINTS Canada is poised to become a “super-aged” country in 2025, when at least 20% of the nation’s population will be aged 65 years and older; furthermore, over the next 2 decades the number of ...

Background: Exercise is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease. Objective: To explore the role of physical activity in maintaining cardiac and ...

"Higher levels of physical activity in older age are associated with improvements in cognition, mental health and quality of life." The study notes that 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week can ...

That’s another reason exercise, including physical therapy (PT), is so important. Some people with MS may benefit from a carefully tailored exercise program. Important factors include keeping ...