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Outpatient preoperative parenteral nutrition in malnourished surgical patients: A feasibility study (the OPPORTUNITY study)

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Preoperative parenteral nutrition (PN) improves outcomes in malnourished surgical patients. Traditionally, this requires hospital admission, increasing length of stay and costs—challenges worsened by limited hospital bed availability. Outpatient PN may offer a feasible alternative.
Narisorn Lakananurak, Leah Gramlich
wiley   +1 more source

Prophylactic Home‐Based Exercises During Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

open access: yesOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study investigated the efficacy of a prophylactic, home‐based exercise program administered concomitantly with radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer to preserve swallowing function, postural alignment, and cervical range of motion, while assessing lymphedema safety. Study Design Randomized controlled trial.
Burak Erturk   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measuring shoulder abduction strength using 2 different dynamometers: comprehensive intrarater and interrater reliability and validity

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the intrarater and interrater reliability of handheld dynamometer (HHD) measurements in assessing isometric muscle strength of the shoulder abductors and to compare these results with those obtained
Ecenur Atli   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Functional assessments of foot strength: a comparative and repeatability study

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019
Background Evaluating the strength of the small muscles of the foot may be useful in a variety of clinical applications but is challenging from a methodology standpoint.
Dustin A. Bruening   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Innovative technologies for gait rehabilitation in incomplete spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the efficacy of various technological interventions for gait rehabilitation in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). Literature survey MEDLINE (accessed by PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane CENTRAL),
Emerson de Carvalho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neuromuscular efficiency of knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament injury in indian endurance athletes

open access: yesArchives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2020
Background and Aim: Knee muscle strength deficit occurs after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. For testing, isokinetic dynamometer was used to evaluate agonist and antagonist muscles strength, and it provides a certain magnitude of torque ...
Amrinder Singh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Muscle fatigue in patients with severe long COVID: A 2‐year follow‐up study

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Fatigue is recognized as one of the most persistent and debilitating symptoms of long COVID, affecting both functionality and quality of life. However, its long‐term effects, especially beyond the first year after infection, remain poorly understood.
Isabella da Silva Almeida   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of video‐based game therapy on activation of scapular muscles in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Game‐based rehabilitation has been shown to support motor control and muscle activation in children; therefore, video‐based gaming may represent a promising rehabilitation approach for targeting scapular muscles. Objective To examine the effects of video‐based game therapy on scapular muscle activation, strength, and upper extremity
Kubra Kardes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relation between functional mobility and dynapenia in institutionalized frail elderly

open access: yesEinstein (São Paulo)
Objective To investigate the relation between functional mobility and dynapenia in institutionalized frail elderly. Methods A descriptive, correlational study involving 26 institutionalized elderly men and women, mean age 82.3±6 years. The instruments
Antonio Vinicius Soares   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biomimetic and Gel‐Mediated Tissue Adhesive Structures for Skin Conformal and Multifunctional Bioelectronics

open access: yesSmall, EarlyView.
Inspired by octopus suction structures, a biomimetic epidermal electrode is developed as a durable, skin‐conformal platform for next‐generation wearable and therapeutic bioelectronics. The electrodes exhibit skin‐matching mechanical properties and achieve strong, reusable adhesion on wet skin, outperforming commercial electrodes by maintaining adhesion
Jia Xi Mary Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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