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Exercise as Cardiovascular Therapy [PDF]

Circulation, 1999
To the Editor: Drs Shephard and Balady1 discuss the potential dangers of excessive exercise and the appropriate dose of physical activity. They cite 2 reports showing that in healthy persons, prolonged exercise can cause myocardial fatigue with a temporary depression of myocardial function.2 3 In addition, recent research demonstrates that prolonged ...
R J, Shephard, G J, Balady
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Adapted yoga to improve physical function and health-related quality of life in physically-inactive older adults: a randomised controlled pilot trial

BMC Geriatrics, 2017
Background Yoga is a holistic therapy of expanding popularity, which has the potential to produce a range of physical, mental and social benefits. This trial evaluated the feasibility and effects of an adapted yoga programme on physical function and ...
Garry A. Tew, Jenny Howsam, Matthew Hardy, Laura Bissell   +3 more
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Environmental education in times of social-environmental crisis: possibilities of its inclusion in occupational therapy training, from the academics' perspective

Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 2023
Introduction: The socio-environmental crisis is a relevant issue and there is an urgency in its reflection and search for solutions in all areas of knowledge.
Cristian Mauricio Valderrama Núñez, Constanza Alejandra Enríquez Valderrama , Marco Astete Cereceda , Fernanda Villarroel Peña , Marion Pollet Muñoz , Javiera Isidora Guíñez Aguilera   +5 more
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A Pilot Study: The Beneficial Effects of Combined Statin-exercise Therapy on Cognitive Function in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Mild Cognitive Decline. [PDF]

, 2017
Objective Hypercholesterolemia, a risk factor in cognitive impairment, can be treated with statins. However, cognitive decline associated with "statins" (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) is a clinical concern.
Hamada, Mari, Horio, Eiji, Iwasaki, Yuri, Nakamura, Shinichi, Ogawa, Hisao, Oka, Hideki, Rokutanda, Taku, Spin, Joshua M, Sugiyama, Seigo, Toyama, Kensuke, Tsao, Philip S   +10 more
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Effects of augmented exercise therapy time after stroke: a meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2004
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> To present a systematic review of studies that addresses the effects of intensity of augmented exercise therapy time (AETT) on activities of daily living (ADL), walking, and dexterity in patients with ...
Ashburn, A., Kwakkel, G., Langhorne, P., Lincoln, N., Miller, K., Partridge, C., Richards, C., van Peppen, R., Wagenaar, R.C., Wellwood, I., Wood Dauphinee, S.   +10 more
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Epidemiological profile of pain and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug use in collegiate athletes in the United States

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020
Background Although athletic endeavours are associated with a high amount of physical stress and injury, the prevalence of pain is underreported in the sports medicine literature with only a few studies reporting pain on collegiate athletes or exploring ...
S. Christopher, B. A. Tadlock, B. J. Veroneau, C. Harnish, N. K. P. Perera, A. M. Knab, S. Vallabhajosula, G. S. Bullock   +7 more
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Natural Killer cells responsiveness to physical esercise: a brief review [PDF]

, 2013
Natural killer cells (NK) are a group of peripheral blood lymphocytes which display cytotoxic ac- tivity against a wide range of tumour cells. They are a consistent part of the inflammatory re- sponse that is activated when either internal or external ...
Concu A., CRISAFULLI, ANTONIO, Melis F, MILIA, RAFFAELE, TOCCO, FILIPPO   +4 more
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Implementation of an Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) as a tool to evaluate the development of clinical reasoning in physical therapy students

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2021
Introduction: Clinical reasoning involves critical thinking and decision-making in clinical situations. It can be evaluated using Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), which measures clinical skills associated with the development of clinical
Nicole Figueroa-Arce, Paola Figueroa-González, Luis Gómez-Miranda, Ruvistay Gútierrez-Arias, Viviana Contreras-Pizarro   +4 more
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Cardiovascular abnormalities and impaired exercise performance in adolescents with congenital adrenal hyperplasia [PDF]

, 2015
Context: Patients with classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) are treated with lifelong glucocorticoids (GCS). Cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic effects of such therapy in adolescents have never been quantified.
Alessio, Maria, Arcopinto, Michele, Capalbo, Donatella, Cittadini, Antonio, De Paulis, Amato, Improda, Nicola, Isidori, Andrea, Lenzi, Andrea, Marra, ALBERTO MARIA, Salerno, Mariacarolina, Salzano, Andrea   +10 more
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Evaluation of cervical posture improvement of children with cerebral palsy after physical therapy based on head movements and serious games [PDF]

, 2016
Background: This paper presents the preliminary results of a novel rehabilitation therapy for cervical and trunk control of children with cerebral palsy (CP) based on serious videogames and physical exercise. Materials: The therapy is based on the use of
Cincotti, Febo, Iosa, Marco, Morelli, Daniela, Muzzioli, Luca, Otero, Abraham, Raya, Rafael, Rocon, Eduardo, Velasco, Miguel A   +7 more
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