MOBILITY LIMITATION

This study tests whether a combination of resistance-based exercise and nutritional supplements (protein and vitamin D) can improve physical function and reduce the risk of disability in older adults living in rural China. Participants are 60 years or older and show early signs o…

This study tested a weight loss program designed for people with long-term mobility problems, like those using wheelchairs. The goal was to help participants lose weight and be more active to lower their risk of chronic diseases. 67 overweight adults with mobility impairments too…

This study tested a new exercise program for older adults at risk of losing mobility. Participants aged 65-95 worked with a physical therapist for 8-16 sessions, both at home and in the clinic, using mobile health technology. The goal was to see if the program could improve physi…

This study looked at whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of hard exercise) can improve physical function and reduce fatigue in adults aged 50-80 living with HIV who are sedentary and tired. Participants were randomly assigned to either high-intensity training o…

This study looked at whether adding robot-assisted walking training to stationary cycling helps people who recently had a stroke and are losing muscle. 53 participants did either cycling alone or cycling plus robot walking for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the combination impro…

This study tested a personalized exercise plan delivered at home via telehealth for childhood cancer survivors who have trouble exercising due to past treatment. 181 survivors took part to see if the program could improve their exercise capacity, heart and lung function, and qual…

This study tested a rehabilitation program called Live Long Walk Strong in 151 veterans aged 50 and older who had trouble walking. The program focused on improving strength and balance to help them walk faster. Researchers measured walking speed and other skills to see what parts…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve walking steadiness in 27 older adults at risk of falling. Participants received both real and sham stimulation while their gait and brain activity were measured. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether a specialized wheelchair positioning consultation can improve daily life for people who have used a wheelchair for at least six months. Ten participants were assessed before and after the consultation using a scale from the World Health Organization. …

This study tested whether a 6-month high-intensity functional training program is feasible and helpful for overweight or obese adults with long-term mobility disabilities. Twenty-five participants did exercise sessions three times a week. The goal was to see if the program could …

This study looked at whether a family member or caregiver can reliably assess an elderly person's mobility by answering questions based on short video clips. Researchers compared the answers from 60 patients and their surrogates to see if they matched. If this approach works, it …

This study looked at 150 elite male athletes aged 15-17 from wrestling, sprinting, canoe/kayak, and taekwondo. Researchers measured their trunk mobility, hamstring flexibility, and balance using simple tests. The goal was to gather sport-specific reference data, not to test any t…

This study looked at how powered ankle prostheses change the pressure inside the prosthetic socket and the health of the residual limb in people with below-knee amputations. Six adults who already use a standard prosthetic leg walked on level ground with different types of prosth…

This study followed 211 older adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 to see how their mobility and daily function changed over time. Researchers measured physical abilities like walking, balance, and thinking skills. The goal is to understand recovery patterns so doctors can …