FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY

This study tested a 12-week exercise program done at home with a therapist via video calls. 140 adult liver transplant patients took part to see if the program could improve muscle strength, exercise ability, and fatigue. The goal was to find a convenient way to help patients rec…

This study looked at whether doing Reformer Pilates for 8 weeks (twice a week, 50 minutes each) helps sedentary women improve their physical fitness, balance, and quality of life. A total of 57 women who did not exercise regularly took part. Half did Pilates, and the other half c…

This study looked at whether playing active video games (exergames) is as good as traditional aerobic exercise for improving physical fitness, daily function, and thinking skills in people with Down syndrome. 44 participants with mild to moderate intellectual disability took part…

This study looked at whether Liuzijue Qigong, a gentle breathing exercise, can improve lung function in older adults who have had a stroke. 70 people aged 60-80 with a recent stroke took part. Researchers measured their breathing, walking ability, and quality of life before and a…

This study tested whether a six-minute pegboard ring test is a reliable way to measure arm and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. 47 volunteers completed the test along with other standard assessments. The goal was to see if this simple test could be used to track …