Changes of Physical Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes after Exercise Training in a Municipality or a Hospital Setting by Stig Molsted, Trine Munk Jensen, Jane Sedum Larsen, Louise Bockhoff Olesen, Sofie Bjerre Milling Eriksen, Thomas Rehling, Signe Sætre Rasmussen, Mette Aadahl

“…Introduction. The aim was to compare changes in physical function and quality of life (QOL) after an exercise training programme to patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a municipality and a hospital setting and to compare the patients’ physical function and QOL with an age- and sex-matched general population. …”
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Cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiac morphology and function, and cardiovascular risk factors in long-term breast cancer survivors compared with non-cancer controls by Mali Sæter, Sara Hassing Johansen, Kristin Valborg Reinertsen, Lene Thorsen, Kristina Hermann Haugaa, Tormod Skogstad Nilsen, Sebastian Imre Sarvari

“…This study aimed to compare CRF assessed as peak oxygen uptake (V̇O2), cardiac morphology and function, and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors between long-term BCSs treated with anthracyclines and controls with no history of cancer. …”
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The Long-Term Effects of Acupuncture on Hippocampal Functional Connectivity in aMCI with Hippocampal Atrophy: A Randomized Longitudinal fMRI Study by Hui Li, Zhiqun Wang, Haikuo Yu, Ran Pang, Hong Ni, Chiang-shan R. Li, Kuncheng Li

“…However, the long-term effects of continuous acupuncture treatment remained unclear. Objective. We aimed to explore the long-term effects of continuous acupuncture treatment on hippocampal functional connectivity (FC) in aMCI. …”
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The impact of lung surgery, with or without (neo-)adjuvant therapy, on physical functioning in patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer: a scoping review by Sarah Haesevoets, Eva Arents, Dries Cops, Kirsten Quadflieg, Maarten Criel, David Ruttens, Marc Daenen, Dieter Stevens, Veerle Surmont, Heleen Demeyer, Chris Burtin

“…A comprehensive framework based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health was used to define various aspects of PF. …”
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Calcaneo‐stop for paediatric idiopathic flexible flatfoot: High functional results and return to sport in 644 feet at mid‐term follow‐up by Simone Silva, Tullia Tavernini, Alessandro Bruschi, Luca Andriolo, Giulia Guizzardi, Margherita Serra, Gino Rocca, Giuseppe Filardo

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Optimizing Clinical Decision Support System Functionality by Leveraging Specific Human-Computer Interaction Elements: Insights From a Systematic Review by Ali Azadi, Francisco José García-Peñalvo

“…However, optimizing their effectiveness requires accounting for various human-computer interaction (HCI) elements that influence their functionality and user acceptance. ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify and categorize key HCI elements that impact CDSS performance to enhance system usability, adaptability, and decision-making accuracy. …”
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Effectiveness of Home-Based Stretching and Strengthening Training for Improving Flexibility, Strength, and Physical Function in Older Adults with Leg Tightness and/or Suspected Sar... by Pornpimol Muanjai, Sirawee Chaovalit, Nongnuch Luangpon, Wirasinee Srijunto, Pongrung Chancharoen, Juntip Namsawang, Piyapong Prasertsri, Sigitas Kamandulis, Tomas Venckunas, Orachorn Boonla

“…Background/Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of flexibility or strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, strength, muscle architecture, and functional performance in older adults with leg tightness and/or suspected sarcopenia. …”
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Analysis of the expression profile and biological function of plasma miRNAs in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple myeloma patients occupationally exposed to pesticides by Luiza Flavia Veiga Francisco, Willian Garcia Birolli, Welinton Hirai, Caroline Rocha Nunes, Iara Zapparoli Gonçalves, Fabiana de Lima Vazquez, Álvaro José dos Santos Neto, Fernando Barbosa Junior, Márcia Maria Chiquitelli Marques, Henrique C.S. Silveira

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Intervention of muscle-building and antifrailty exercise combined with Baduanjin for frailty of different functional levels: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Chao Chen, Fang Wang, Shuaixuan Xu, Zhuyun Gong, Mengyu Cao, Jinwei Liu, Nihui Zhang, Jingwen Kang, Chuang Xu, Nan Peng

“…This trial aims to investigate the effects of the muscle-building and antifrailty exercise combined with Baduanjin on the physical function of frail older adults, as well as the effectiveness and safety of the intervention.Methods and analysis This study is a prospective randomised controlled trial. …”
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Efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping on balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial by Nesma M. Allam, Hadaya Mosaad Eladl, Dalia Mahmoud Abdelmonem Elsherbini, Moaz Abulfaraj, Moneer E. Almadani, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Mohamed A. Eladl, Nermine Nosseir, Reda Jamjoom

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping (KT) on static and dynamic balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students.DesignThis study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial.SettingThe research was conducted in outpatient physical therapy settings.ParticipantsA total of 40 female collegiate students, aged 18–25 years, were randomly assigned to two groups of equal size.InterventionGroup A (KT group) received KT with 75–100% tension, and group B (Placebo KT group) received placebo KT with 0% tension. …”
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The Impact of Virtual Reality as a Rehabilitation Method Using TRAVEE System on Functional Outcomes and Disability in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study by Claudia-Gabriela Potcovaru, Delia Cinteză, Miruna Ioana Săndulescu, Daniela Poenaru, Ovidiu Chiriac, Cristian Lambru, Alin Moldoveanu, Ana Magdalena Anghel, Mihai Berteanu

“…This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of the VR TRAVEE system in upper limb rehabilitation for stroke patients. …”
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Prediction of lower-limb isokinetic strength from functional fitness tests in older adults: A 550-participant cross-sectional study by Carlos Babiloni-López, Pablo Jiménez-Martínez, Carlos Alix-Fages, Ángel Saez-Berlanga, Álvaro Juesas, Pedro Gargallo, Javier Gene-Morales, Juan C. Colado

“…Purpose: This study aimed to explore the association and prediction of hip abduction-adduction and knee flexion-extension isokinetic absolute and relative strength and power at 60°/s and 180°/s from functional tests performance (i.e., Up-and-Go Test [seconds], 30-Second Chair Stand Test [repetitions and relative and allometric power], 30-Second Arm Curl Test [repetitions], and 6-Minute Walk Test [meters]) in older adults. …”
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The change of MRI indexes of brain glymphatic function and sleep status before and after repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation in insomnia disorder patients by Duo Gao, Duo Gao, Zhengnan Zhang, Pingyong Feng, Lixia Zhou, Lixia Zhou, Zuojun Geng, Zuojun Geng, Caiying Li, Caiying Li, Yifei Zhu, Haiqing Yang, Haiqing Yang

“…IntroductionWe aim to explore the associations between brain glymphatic function and sleep status in insomnia disorder patients (IDs), and to investigate whether repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve sleep and glymphatic function.MethodsIn this prospective study, consecutive IDs were enrolled and randomly classified into true rTMS group and sham rTMS group. …”
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Impact of Left Atrial Ablation on the Atrial Contractile Function: Insights From Intracardiac Echocardiography and Electroanatomical Mapping in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablat... by Kazuki Noda, Shinichiro Sunamura, Masahiro Suzuki, Kazuyuki Shibutani, Atsushi Tanita, Tsuyoshi Ogata, Toru Takii, Ryoichi Ushigome, Yuji Wakayama, Koji Kumagai, Shigeto Namiuchi

“…ABSTRACT Background A left atrial (LA) posterior wall isolation (PWI) is a common additional strategy for persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF) ablation; yet its impact on the LA function remains unclear. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the PWI on the LA contractile function using intracardiac echocardiography (ICE). …”
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Bibliometric mapping of diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia research: hotspots and emerging trends by Min Wang, Qiyang Zhou, Xinyu Guo, Xiaolong Cui, Zhongquan Tang, Ting Ou, Xiaomin Zhao, Chen Liang, Peiyu Xu, Xinyu Dai, Jingqing Yao, Guozhong Ji, Yuntao Li

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Clinical Outcomes of Double-row Fixation in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability—Functional Success with Persistent Mechanical Laxity: A Retrospective Study by Jin Su Kim, Ken Meng Tai, Sang Bum Kim

“…The average CAIT score increased from 9.5 preoperatively to 24.8 postoperatively (<i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating substantial functional improvement. Radiological measures of anterior translation decreased from 8.7 to 6.47 mm (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and TT angle improved from 8.6° to 6.0° (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Treatment decisions and surgery variables are predictors of better physical function after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Janis Nikkhah, Lukas Schöner, Carlos J. Marques, Christoph M. Pros, Reinhard Busse

“…Questions/purposes We aimed to identify variables associated with physical function from hospital admission to discharge and at 12 months postsurgery (12 M). …”
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Risk Factors for Declined Functional Status within 30 days After Elective Surgeries in Elderly Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Yudo Murti Mupangati, Henry Setyawan, Czeresna Heriawan Soejono, Muhammad Hussein Gasem, Ignatius Riwanto

“…The aim of this research was to determine the risk factors for declined functional status within 30 days after elective surgeries in elderly patients. …”
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Comparative efficacy of mind–body exercise for pain, function, quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Kaixia Gao, Jinmeng Tao, Guangyuan Liang, Chen Gong, Lin Wang, Yuling Wang

“…Randomized clinical trials comparing MBE interventions for pain, physical function and quality of life (QoL) in KOA patients were eligible. …”
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The effects of exercise based on adherence to ACSM recommendations on pulmonary function and quality of life in adults with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinhan Li, Jianxu Zhao, Jiahao Wei, Baofa Wu, Wuzhuang Sun

“…BackgroundAdherence to ACSM exercise guidelines is linked to improved clinical outcomes in asthma patients, yet its effects on pulmonary function and QOL remain unclear. This study aims to comprehensively assess the impact of ACSM-based exercise adherence on lung function and patient-reported QOL in adults with asthma.MethodsA systematic search of Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, and PubMed was conducted to review a meta-analysis on exercise regimens with tailored prescriptions for symptomatic bronchial asthma patients. …”
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