Last month we summarised the Anekwe et al. The review concluded that early rehabilitation interventions (early mobilisation and/or neuromuscular electrical stimulation) reduce the likelihood of developing intensive care unit-acquired weakness in critically ill patients. Some …
Intensive care unit-acquired weakness is associated with significant impairments in body structure and function, activity limitation, and participation restriction. The aim of this review was to estimate the average effect of early rehabilitation interventions compared …
Last month we summarised the Beland et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise improves symptoms of depression in people with chronic health conditions. Some suggestions for providing exercise programs are in this infographic. …
People with non-communicable chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease and type 2 diabetes have higher rates of symptoms of depression than the general population. Symptoms of depression are also an adverse …
Last month we summarised the Cai et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise during pregnancy improves maternal cardiorespiratory fitness and health. Some suggestions for providing exercise programs are in this infographic. Cai C, …
With many physiotherapists moving to delivery of online services because of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we thought it would be timely to put together some high-quality clinical research to guide telehealth interventions. Following …
Prenatal exercise reduces the serious complications of pregnancy (eg, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, hypertension) without increasing the risk of having a miscarriage, preterm delivery or low birth weight baby. While pregnant women are encouraged to exercise, …
Last month we summarised the Sherrington et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise interventions reduce the rate of falls by 23% in community dwelling individuals aged over 60 years of age compared to …
Falls occur in one third of community-dwelling individuals who are more than 65 year of age. Falls can cause serious injuries, and the rate of injuries increase as individuals get older. The aim of this …
Last month we summarised the Wang et al systematic review. The review concluded that aerobic and/or resistance exercise reduces cardiovascular risk factors in people with stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Some suggestions for providing the …
