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Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is a surgical treatment, primarily indicated for patients grappling with recurrent patellar instability stemming from traumatic injury or underlying anatomical anomalies. This abstract aims to elucidate the indispensable role of physiotherapy in the post-operative rehabilitation trajectory for individuals subjected to MPFL reconstruction. Physiotherapy emerges as a linchpin in securing a triumphant outcome, fostering the healing of patellar stability, augmentation of range of motion (ROM), and bolstering muscular strength while concurrently mitigating potential complications...

Regular exercise is crucial for regulating metabolic parameters. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the effects of regular exercise duration on glycaemic and metabolic parameters, insulin resistance, and atherogenic indices in individuals attending a single-family health centre. A total of 403 individuals were divided into three groups based on their exercise status as Group A with no regular exercise, Group B with <150 minutes, and Group C with ≥150 minutes of regular excercise per week. The demographic and clinical data were collected from the subjects' records...

BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. It is often reported to be worsened by psychological stress. OBJECTIVE: To explore the role of psychological stress and related triggers in AD, and its connection to worsening of this disease, focusing on patients' perspectives. METHODS: In total, 28 patients with AD were included in focus groups. Topics regarding psychological stress and psychological triggers were discussed...

BACKGROUND: Physiotherapy appears as a promising therapy option for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) [1, 2], but the effects of physiotherapy and jaw exercises on JIA-related orofacial symptoms remain unknown [3]. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to assess the impact of orofacial physiotherapy and home-exercise programs in patients with JIA and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement. METHODS: Twelve patients with JIA and TMJ involvement received a treatment of physiotherapy, complemented by prescribed home exercises spanning over eight weeks...

Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating condition associated with impaired social functioning, memory, and executive functioning. To date, we are still unsure about the exact etiology of schizophrenia, but there are many factors, such as genetics, diminished hippocampal volume, and imbalance of neurotransmitters, that lead to the pathogenies of the disease. Antipsychotics are the most effective treatment option for schizophrenia so far, yet they are associated with a wide array of side effects, ranging from extrapyramidal side effects to conditions, such as metabolic syndrome...

BACKGROUND: Impaired selective motor control, weakness and spasticity represent the key characteristics of motor disability in the context of bilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Independent walking ability is an important goal and training of the gluteal muscles can improve endurance and gait stability. Combining conventional physical excercises with a neuromodulatory, non-invasive technique like repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation probably enhances effects of the treatment. This prospective study aimed to assess the clinical effects of repetitive neuromuscular magnetic stimulation in combination with a personalized functional physical training offered to children and adolescents with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy...

QUESTION: Does stretching-based exercise improve radiographic and clinical outcomes compared to pre-exercise in people with spinal deformities? DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and retrospective or prospective cohort trials. PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare radiographic and clinical outcomes of scoliosis and thoracic hyperkyphosis before and after stretching-based exercises. METHODS: Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were comprehensively searched for relevant studies from their inception to June 2022...

Residual pulmonary hypertension (PH) negatively impacts long-term results following pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). We sought to reveal whether modern PH therapy with PH-targeted medicine and balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) improved long-term results of residual PH after PEA. Long-term findings of 80 patients who survived PEA between 2011 and 2019 were retrospectively investigated. One month after PEA, 30 patients developed residual PH defined as mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) ≥25 mmHg, of whom 23 were treated by PH-targeted medicine and 9 by BPA...

OBJECTIVE: To develop and compare the SimSpine (Indigenously developed, low-cost model) and EasyGo (Karl Storz, Germany) systems for simulation of endoscopic discectomy. METHODS: 12 neurosurgery residents six PGY 1-4 or equivalent (junior) and PGY 5-6 or equivalent (senior) each were randomly allocated (1:1) to either EasyGo or SimSpine endoscopic visualization systems for endoscopic lumbar discectomy simulation on the same physical simulator. After the first excercise, they switched over to the other system and the exercise was repeated...

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Physical exercise can reduce the overall risk of cardiovascular disease, prolong lifespan and improve the quality of life, but some studies have shown that there is a certain correlation between vigorous physical exercise and sudden cardiac death. A number of retrospective or prospective studies on sports-related sudden cardiac death (SrSCD) have been conducted at home and abroad. This article reviews the related studies on the definition, epidemiological characteristics, common causes of SrSCD and effects of excercise on cardiovascular function, pre-exercise screening and evaluation of SrSCD, in order to understand the latest research progress on SrSCD and provide clues and references for SrSCD research...

Athletes risk injury every day during practice sessions and actual games, with the majority of the affected population being young males. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-2014 report on sport and recreation-related injuries in the United States has consistently shown the average annual estimate of the millions of dollars spent on sport and recreation injuries. These injuries translate to a significant financial implication for the athlete, the team, the health system, and the public health...

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OBJECTIVES: To explore the experiences of people with Parkinson's disease exercising and to determine if the location (home versus centre) or exercising in a group impacted on their experience. DESIGN: A qualitative study. PARTICIPANTS: Community-dwelling people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease who had undertaken a 10-week exercise intervention. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants; nine participants had completed 10-weeks of predominately home-based exercise and eight participants had predominately centre-based excercise...

Rehabilitation is an effective non-pharmacological treatment for persons with chronic non-malignant pulmonary disease. However, studies have demonstrated various obstacles resulting in low attendance rate among the candidates, thus highlighting the need for alternative solutions. dyspnoea in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as summarised in this review. In addition, home-based exercise demonstrates numerical but not statistically significant improvements in quality of life and lung function...

Microbiomes are all around us in natural and cultivated ecosystems, for example, soils, plants, animals and our own body. Microbiomes are essential players of biotechnological applications, and their functions drive human, animal, plant and environmental health. The rapidly developing microbiome research landscape was studied by a global mapping excercise and bibliometric analysis. Although microbiome research is performed in many different science fields, using similar concepts within and across fields, microbiomes are mostly investigated one ecosystem at-a-time...

BACKGROUND: Pain and anxiety contribute to decreasing quality of life related to oral health in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Evidence-based practice has shown that therapeutic and aerobic exercise programmes are adequate strategies for modifying these factors. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of aerobic exercise on pain, anxiety and quality of life related to oral health in patients with TMD. METHODS: Forty-five patients diagnosed with TMD were divided into three groups of 15 participants: a therapeutic exercise programme (G1, mean 26...

Chronic total occlusion is characterised by total discontinuation of a blood flow in coronary vessel present for at least three months. Typical finding involves filling of the distal arterial segments by collateral flow. Well developed collaterals usually provide sufficient supply to preserve myocardial viability, but frequently are not capable of preventing excercise ischemia in the occluded territory. Percutaneous intervention of a CTO is focused on ischemia reduction, improvement of excercise capacity and quality of life...

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to understand the variables or study habits that inform study in undergraduate and postgraduate students attending Trinity College Dublin. METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional anonymous online survey was used to gather data to explore student study habits. Survey 1 was completed by participants in April 2019 and survey 2 was completed by participants in April 2020, during the COVID-19 restrictions. RESULTS: A total of 1557 participants completed survey 1 in 2019, and 1793 participants completed survey 2 in 2020...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot study was to assess physical fitness and its relationship with functional dyspnea in survivors of COVID-19 6 months after their discharge from the hospital. METHODS: Data collected routinely from people referred for cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) following hospitalization for COVID-19 were retrospectively analyzed. Persistent dyspnea was assessed using the modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale. RESULTS: Twenty-three people with persistent symptoms were referred for CPET...