PHYSICAL DISABILITY

This study tested a program called Positive Minds-Strong Bodies Enhanced (PMSB-E) in 427 older adults from racial, ethnic, and linguistic minority groups who had depression, anxiety, and some mobility issues. The program combined mental health support with physical exercises to h…

This study tested a special diabetes education program for adults with type 2 diabetes and physical disabilities. The program included health coaching and educational materials, either through a tech platform or email. Researchers measured quality of life, distress, and self-conf…

This pilot study tested a personalized program combining physical activity, cognitive training, and nutritional advice in 210 older adults who were frail or pre-frail. The goal was to see if this multidomain approach could prevent mobility disability, measured by the ability to w…

This study tested whether a supervised exercise program can improve heart and lung function and quality of life in people with lasting lung damage from tuberculosis. 60 participants were split into an exercise group and a control group. The goal was to see if physical training he…

This study tested whether using the GAIMplank, a special video game controller, could help adults with mobility impairments become more physically active. Six participants played active video games over six weeks. Researchers measured changes in physical activity and function to …

This study tested whether adding vibration to hand exercises helps stroke survivors regain hand function better than exercises alone. 61 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months prior participated. The main goal was to see if the vibration group could perform hand tasks faster a…

This study tested a movement therapy called Mulligan mobilization in 36 people with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve how muscles work. Participants were aged 50 to 70 with moderate knee pain. The therapy involves gentle, repeated moveme…

This study tested whether a structured program of therapeutic play activities could improve motor adaptive behavior in 20 Egyptian children aged 5-9 with mild intellectual disability. The children took part in 24 play sessions over 2 months, focusing on core strength, coordinatio…

This pilot study tested a virtual reality system called DizzyVR for rehabilitating people with dizziness from inner ear disorders. Ten adults used the system for eight weekly sessions. The goal was to see if it was easy to use, safe, and enjoyable, and to gather early data on whe…

This study follows 200 adults who have elective coronary bypass or heart valve surgery to see how their physical abilities, lung function, and muscle strength change after the operation. Researchers measure walking speed, balance, handgrip strength, and breathing tests before and…

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 tested whether a simple electronic wristband could help doctors understand how patients recover after heart surgery. 137 adults wore the wristband for two months after leaving the hospital, and it counted their daily steps. The goal was to measure when patients returne…

This study tested a French version of a questionnaire that measures physical activity levels in people with physical disabilities. Fifty participants with conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease filled out the questionnaire twice, two weeks apart. The g…