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This study tested a 'blended care pirate group' for children aged 2.5 to 8 with unilateral cerebral palsy. The program combines on-site therapy sessions with home-based training, where children wear a sling on their less-affected arm and do play-like activities to improve use of …

This study tested whether rituximab, a drug that calms the immune system, can help people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) stop taking steroids sooner. PMR causes pain and stiffness, and steroids are the main treatment but have side effects. The trial included 114 newly diagnose…

This study tested a lightweight robotic suit called the Myosuit in 34 people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants used the suit during walking exercises and then took it home for six weeks to see if it improved their daily walking. The goal was to measure changes in w…

This study looked at how well an augmented reality app (Rehabilitation Gaming System) can mimic standard therapy exercises for arm movement after a stroke. 28 people (16 healthy older adults and 12 stroke survivors) performed both therapy exercises and app-based games while weari…

This study asked stroke survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals what they need from a home-based rehabilitation system called NEST. The system includes an exercise app, a smartwatch, and a virtual coach. Researchers held focus groups and interviews in Italy, Spain, an…