A new study investigates the effects of a multimodal intervention combining individualized neuromodulation with functional training on supraspinal functional characteristics and sensorimotor function in individuals with chronic ankle instability. The intervention, which includes transcranial direct current stimulation and functional co...
A new study uses machine learning to predict which patients with coronary artery disease will benefit from exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation. The model accurately identifies 'non-responders' using data from cardiopulmonary exercise testing and pulse wave analysis, allowing for tailored treatment plans.
Vertically resisted plyometric training ranked highest among 10 training modalities for improving change-of-direction speed in trained individuals. The analysis found that this type of training optimizes reactive strength and muscle's ability to switch from eccentric to concentric contraction.
A new study suggests that moderate sitting may be beneficial for highly active adults, contradicting previous guidelines. The research found a J-shaped association between daily sitting time and health outcomes, with the lowest risk at approximately 4 hours of sitting per day.
Researchers have identified a key muscle hormone, musclin, that helps clear dead cells and treat periprosthetic joint infections. Musclin triggers macrophage metabolism shifts, boosting efferocytosis capacity and breaking the cycle of inflammation.
A simple 30-second sit-to-stand test can estimate muscle power and identify individuals at higher risk of hospitalization and mortality. The test revealed a strong association between low muscle power and increased risks of falls, fractures, hospitalizations, and mortality in older adults.
A systematic review found that structured exercise programs can modestly improve quit success, while a single bout of exercise can rapidly reduce nicotine cravings. Exercise type and intensity may also play a role in reducing cravings.
Research shows that nine weeks of Nordic hamstring exercise training increases eccentric knee flexor strength and allows participants to control the exercise through a greater range of motion. The study found that muscle fibers can stretch to longer lengths during exercise without overstretching, reducing injury risk.
Combining resistance training and aerobic exercises significantly enhances aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and walking distance in heart failure patients. Adding resistance training to aerobic workouts increases muscle strength more than exercising aerobically alone.
The clinical guideline emphasizes personalized care, recommending pre-exercise cardiovascular risk assessment and individualized exercise prescriptions. Adults with T2D are advised to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or a combination of aerobic and resistance training.
A new global study finds that physical inactivity is a significant driver of diabetes complications, with up to 10% of cases potentially preventable. The research emphasizes the need for tailored approaches to promote physical activity among people with diabetes, particularly addressing social and gender inequalities.
Researchers have found a nonlinear dose-response relationship between exercise and hepatic steatosis, indicating that a combination of aerobic and resistance exercises can produce clinically meaningful improvements. The study suggests that exercising above 130 MET-min/week can lead to significant reductions in hepatic steatosis.
A new theory of proprioception challenges traditional understanding by incorporating frontier bionic evidence. The proposed framework reconceptualizes proprioception as a dynamic augmentable interface, enabling functional movement and potentially improving rehabilitation outcomes in sports injuries and neurological diseases. Researcher...
A 12-month aerobic exercise program reduced brain age by 0.6 years, while a control group showed a slight increase. The study suggests that following current exercise guidelines may help keep the brain biologically younger in midlife, supporting clearer thinking and stronger memory.
A systematic review of data on 2.4 million adults from 69 countries established international norms for handgrip strength, ranking strength into five categories: low, somewhat low, moderate, somewhat high, and high. The new framework enables clinicians to identify people at risk of poor health and track changes in strength over time.
Researchers from the University of Granada and the Public Health Agency of Canada identified the most important physical fitness tests for children and adolescents, with a degree of scientific agreement exceeding 85%. The top tests include the 20-meter shuttle run test, handgrip strength test, standing long jump test, and body mass index.