REHABILITATION EXERCISE

This small pilot study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy could help people recover arm function better after a recent stroke. Fifty-two adults who had a stroke within the past week were randomly assigned to receive either standard t…

This study tested whether a 12-week personalized exercise program using a smart rehabilitation device could help elderly residents in long-term care. Forty-two participants with age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) were split into two groups. One group used the smart device for g…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard stroke rehabilitation could help improve patients' thinking skills and ability to perform daily tasks. Thirty-six adults who had a recent stroke and showed some thinking difficultie…

This study aimed to see which type of exercise therapy works best for people with jaw joint pain and dysfunction. Researchers compared three different 8-week exercise programs for 63 adults: one focused on jaw and neck muscles, one that added breathing exercises, and one that add…

This small study tested whether adding a side-stepping exercise program to existing Parkinson's exercise classes is practical and safe. Researchers worked with 5 people with mid-to-late stage Parkinson's to see if doing these exercises twice a week for 8 weeks could help improve …