PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

An online rehabilitation programme can improve quality of life for adults with long Covid, a UK randomised controlled trial has found. Researchers at the University of Warwick said it was the first high-quality evidence confirming the sustained clinical benefit and lack of harm with rehabilitation programmes for long Covid. Those taking part in the eight-week […]

VERIFIED Breathing exercise helps with generalised fatigue. (Photo: Freepik) Breathing is an “automated function” for humans, but no one has ever thought about the numerous benefits it has on lungs and respiratory health, said an expert. Written by Prerna Mittra |Updated : February 9, 2024 11:24 AM IST There are many things you can do […]

In front of him increase in respiratory infectionsPhysiotherapy can be helpful in recovering from these deformities. To reduce some of the discomforts caused by flu, cold or pneumonia, the Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM) recommends performing. Diaphragmatic and rib cage breathing exercises, In this way, mucus secretion is facilitated, cough […]

According to the latest research report on the Philippines Physiotherapy Services Market by Report Ocean, there is a notable increase in growth opportunities projected for the forthcoming years. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights across a range of market segments, providing crucial details about market conditions, growth catalysts, and a competitive evaluation. The report spans […]

Long Covid patients have been given hope after an online programme of group exercises led to a “sustained improvement in quality of life” when tested after three months and after a year. Participants reported particular improvements in fatigue, depression, pain and sleep, in the first clinical trial to assess the benefits of mild exercises. The […]

The Gandel Rehabilitation Center, a beacon of hope and healing, has recently been inaugurated at the Hadassah Medical Organization’s Mount Scopus campus in Jerusalem. Beginning its operations on January 16, this facility has swiftly become a sanctuary for Israeli soldiers wounded in recent conflicts. With an alarming number of 2,771 injuries reported since October 7, […]

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help to significantly increase exercise tolerance in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many hospitals have pulmonary rehabilitation programs, but some patients have difficulty getting to them because they don’t drive, can’t secure a ride, or don’t have easy access to public transportation. One solution to this problem is to attend […]

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Pulmonary rehabilitation can be a lifeline for millions of Americans coping with COPD or other chronic lung ailments. However, new research finds that travel time and cost issues put pulmonary rehab programs out of reach for many patients. “Access to programs within […]

Coughing, wheezing, struggling for air – if you or someone you love suffers from COPD, you already know. But did you know that certain foods might be worsening these symptoms?  Because COPD can be caused by a cluster of conditions, such as chronic emphysema, it’s a little more complex than people think. Medical issues like […]

Meet Sherri Cleary. Sherri had always been active enjoying activities such as swimming, spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoying big family events – including their annual big Fourth of July celebration. Those loves of life came to a standstill in 2023 after a Memorial Day weekend trip to Texas. While on vacation in Texas […]

Smartphone App Revolutionizes Rehabilitation for Chronic Disease Patients In a significant shift from traditional center-based rehabilitation strategies, a smartphone application named SENIORS, developed by LifeSemantics Corp., is showing great potential in managing chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The traditional methods have long been plagued by various barriers such as transportation issues, lack of facilities, and […]

A Phase 2a clinical trial of AstraZeneca’s experimental therapy mitiperstat is now recruiting adults with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at a study site in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The Care Access research site is among nearly 20 study centers in the U.S., located across 11 states, for the CRESCENDO trial (NCT05492877) — which […]

ANI | Updated: Feb 05, 2024 16:27 IST VMPLTrichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 5: HAMSA is the first holistic rehabilitation centre dedicated to spine and brain rehabilitation, started in 2019 in Chennai with 30 inpatient beds, in partnership with Kauvery Hospital. Now it has grown to 5 centres, out of which 4 are within Chennai […]

About The Study: This study found that in older adults, a healthy lifestyle may provide a cognitive reserve to maintain cognitive abilities independently of common neuropathologies of dementia. Authors: Klodian Dhana, M.D., Ph.D., of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website […]

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own. During the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 Thomas Keane, like many people, discovered DoorDash and the convenience of food and margarita delivery, and promptly gained 38 pounds. “I was becoming more sedentary, and I knew it wasn’t good for me,” […]

Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access, a new Yale-led study reveals. The findings, researchers say, reveal geographic regions where this type of care is most lacking and illustrate the potential for telemedicine in helping to bridge this gap. The study […]

Credit: JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.10.015 A study from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Sciences shows that stimulating the body’s longest nerve through a clip on the ear significantly lessens the woozy symptoms of POTS, or postural tachycardia syndrome. People who suffer from POTS experience symptoms every time they […]

New Haven, Conn. — Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access, a new Yale-led study reveals. The findings, researchers say, reveal geographic regions where this type of care is most lacking and illustrate the potential for telemedicine in helping to bridge […]

February 5, 2024 – Chirag Choudhary, MD, MBA has been selected to be Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital effective March 1, 2024. He most recently worked as an ICU intensivist at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Ohio and had leadership roles in critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. […]

Estimated total number of Indigenous adults in the Top End, 2011: 23 722, including 12 322 women (52%). Credit: Medical Journal of Australia (2024). DOI: 10.5694/mja2.52204 New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has investigated the burden of the chronic lung disease bronchiectasis among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in the Northern Territory Top […]