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Infographic: Systematic review found that following hip fracture surgery in older adults, a structured exercise program improved physical function, mobility and independence with ADLs compared to regular physical activity or no exercise.

Last month we summarised the systematic review by Bai et al 2023. The review concluded that following hip fracture surgery in older adults, a structured exercise program improved physical function, mobility and independence with ADLs …

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Infographic: Systematic review found that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was maintained for at least 11 weeks when compared to no intervention.

Last month we summarised the systematic review by Bania et al 2023. The review concluded that progressive resistance exercise training increased muscle strength in people with cerebral palsy and was maintained for at least 11 …

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Infographic: Systematic review found that in people with pulmonary hypertension who are medically stable, supervised exercise-based rehabilitation may lead to a large increase in exercise capacity with no significant harm when compared to a non exercise-based intervention.

Last month we summarised the systematic review by Morris et al. 2023. The review concluded that supervised exercise-based rehabilitation may lead to a large increase in exercise capacity with no significant harm in people with …

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Infographic: Systematic review that prescribed home exercise programs with an additional digital intervention increased exercise adherence in the short-term when compared to interventions without additional digital interventions.

Last month we summarised the systematic review by Lang et al. 2022. The review concluded short-term adherence to home exercise may improve if prescribed with a digital intervention. Benefits in the longer-term are unclear. Some …

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