Environmentally, the healthcare sector contributes around 4.4% of global CO? emissions, underscoring the urgency of green transformation. Environmental damage affects many aspects of healthcare, from extreme weather events to evolving population disease. Circular Economy (CE) pri [....] » Read More
Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic and their expression is shaped by what we think and what [....] » Read More
Technology is evolving quickly and having a colossal and important impact on rehabilitation. From artificial intelligence summaries of electronic medical records to precision diagnostic tools to therapeutic advances, the daily routine and toolkit of the rehabilitation provider ha [....] » Read More
Author’s work in this field over a decade has culminated in the publication of a detailed narrative review covering all aspects of this very under-recognised, but increasingly common serious clinical problem. The paragraph below summarises some aspects of that publication ( [....] » Read More
Objective:To verify the efficacy of the psychological action rehabilitation on autism treated with Chinese medicine music therapy combined with acupuncture therapy. Methods: A total of 70 cases with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were divided into an observation group 30 [....] » Read More
Background: The PRISM™ Method is an integrative psychophysiological framework designed to facilitate nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and adaptive neuroplasticity through present-moment awareness, somatic perception, autonomic regulation, and experiential in [....] » Read More
Background: Chronic stress is associated with prolonged activation of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) axis, autonomic dysregulation, reduced neuroplasticity, and alterations in neurotransmitter and neuroendocrine systems. Despite extensive research on individ [....] » Read More
Modern Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) seeks effective strategies to accelerate tissue repair, manage pain and fatigue, and restore optimal function. Hydrogen medicine, founded on the application of active hydrogen, offers a novel, scientifically-grounded approach [....] » Read More
Background: The severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may be categorized in a number of ways utilizing one of a range of presently available grading tools. Detail grading system explained in this paper with case presentation. The aim of this research is to establish, using the [....] » Read More
Introduction: The QUINTESSENCE method is described as a state associated with pronounced changes in subjective experience, emotional state, bodily sensations, and autonomic regulation. During the observed session, the participant experienced a pronounced body-emotional process ma [....] » Read More
Background: Growing interest has emerged in interventions aimed at modulating the functional state of the central nervous system through meditation- and body-oriented approaches. Quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) has become an important tool for investigating neurophysio [....] » Read More
Pressure injuries can have a profound impact on a person's life, affecting comfort, sleep, independence, participation, dignity and overall quality of life. They are also associated with prolonged hospital admissions, significant healthcare costs and increased demands on heal [....] » Read More
Post-COVID anxiety has emerged as a persistent condition associated with autonomic nervous system dysregulation following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Increasing evidence suggests that neuroinflammatory responses, hypoxia, and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) axis imbala [....] » Read More
Introduction: Spasticity of the lower limb occurs in nearly 20% of cases. In hemiplegic patients, progression to equinovarus foot is the most frequent neuro-orthopedic deformity. The frequency is estimated at 20%, 80% of patients recover walking ability within 6 months followi [....] » Read More
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of activity involvement to physical self-perceptions in people 55-75 years of age. Subjects: Fifty-two males and 48 females responded to a modified physical activity questionnaire. Methodology: Usi [....] » Read More
The Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), also known as the cervicothoracic sympathetic block, is a perineural injection of local anesthetic at the C6-C7 level that interrupts sympathetic outflow to the head, neck, and upper extremity. For nearly a century, the SGB has remained an estab [....] » Read More
Evidence-based intervention outcomes are necessary to support skilled Aquatic Therapy (AT) for individuals with adult-onset neurological conditions, and there is a paucity of research addressing functional Upper Extremity (UE) performance. We conducted CINAHL, Medline, Embase, Sc [....] » Read More
At an Emergency Room visit due to a fall in August 2025, she noted numbness initially in her pinky toe in April 2025, has now progressed in the entire right lower extremity, and as well as to the left lower extremity and both fingers. Formal strength testing of limbs was not reco [....] » Read More
Background: Cerebral palsy is associated with neuromuscular impairments such as muscle weakness, spasticity, altered muscle-tendon properties, and impaired selective motor control, including alterations in flexor-extensor muscle synergies. Proprioceptive deficits have also been d [....] » Read More
The rapid evolution of wearable technologies is transforming the way individuals understand, monitor, and manage their health. From smartwatches and biosensors to AI-enabled health platforms, wearable devices are creating a new paradigm of continuous, personalized, and preventive [....] » Read More
Traditionally, a disease has been defined by its clinical presentation and observable charac-teristics, not by the underlying molecular mechanisms, pathways and systems biology-related processes specific to a particular patient (ignoring persons-at-risk). A new systems approach t [....] » Read More
The term, “Degenerative Changes,” have been noted by many chronic pain specialists to be associated with worse outcomes, yet the word “degeneration” is in the diagnosis. What can rehab do with a process that is degenerative (read as “inevitable&rdquo [....] » Read More
For meeting the financial, quality and safety challenges as well as expectations of the patients, health and social care systems around the globe currently undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative Precision Medicine (5PM), supported by [....] » Read More
Facial paralysis treatment refers to weakness of the facial muscles, which mainly results from temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerve. When the facial nerve is either damaged or non-functional, the muscles in the face do not receive the necessary signals in order to fu [....] » Read More
Plasma Cell Leukaemia (PCL) is an aggressive haematological malignancy defined as the presence of 5% or more circulating plasma cells. Prognosis is unfavourable with a median survival rate after treatment being 18 months. However, due to its rarity (1 in 1 million individuals dia [....] » Read More
Background: Return to safe, functional sport after ACL surgery depends as much on the rehabilitation pathway as on the surgical technique. Recent interest in primary ACL repair for selected proximal tears has renewed the need to define pragmatic, evidence informed rehab pathways [....] » Read More
Many sports require an athlete to repeat the same motion or movement time and time again which can cause the athlete's body to become unbalanced. This repetitive use by the same muscle groups causes certain muscles to become much stronger than their opposing muscles. About 65 [....] » Read More
This study aimed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of three manual therapy techniques Muscle Energy Technique (MET), Foam Rolling (FR) and the ergon technique in improving hamstring flexibility. The effectiveness of static stretching and the M2T Blade was not include [....] » Read More
Nutritional Therapy (NT) for joint disorders (defined as “diseases or injuries that affect joints”) focuses on mitigating chronic inflammation, supplying essential cartilage-building blocks, and supporting a healthy body weight through adequate nutritional supplements [....] » Read More
Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR): Defined as “medically supervised program designed to help recover after heart attack, heart failure, or heart surgery”] offers people have enhanced quality of life. It is an important part of recovery in case of heart attack or other heart [....] » Read More
Title : Treatment of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS): What is the evidence-based medical treatment
Jay Spector, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
To understand the treatment, you first must identify the cause of MTSS in that individual. Iontophoresis, phonophoresis, ice massage, ultrasound therapy, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) could be effective in treating MTSS when compared with control. Low-energy laser [....] » Read More
Title : Sports medicine care of the foot and ankle: Now and into the future
Matthew B Werd, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), United States
Lower extremity sports injuries are frequent, yet are often mis-understood on how best to diagnose and treat, and they continue be a hot topic in athletics amongst both athletes and healthcare providers. Early accurate diagnoses are necessary to formulate a treatment protocol on [....] » Read More
Title : The use of technology to help people improve their mobility by focusing on gait kinematics, with a focus on the older population
Diana Hodgins, Dynamic Metrics Ltd, United Kingdom
Technological advancements can have a huge impact on keeping people mobile. In this paper we will discuss how ‘GaitSmart’, a sensor based tool, has been used to help 406 people, average age 76.7, improve their mobility. GaitSmart identifies and quantifies gai [....] » Read More
Title : Why do chronic pain patients suffer
Rachid El Khoury, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon
Chronic pain patients suffer in ways that extend far beyond persistent physical symptoms. Their experience reflects a complex interaction of biological processes, psychological distress, and social disruption an interplay that modern pain science has increasingly illuminated. Des [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of timing surgical fixation on complications and functional outcomes in ankle fractures
Mohamed Komber, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Introduction: This study aimed to assess whether adherence to the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for ankle fractures is associated with reduced complication rates and improved fu [....] » Read More
Title : QIP driving advice in stroke patients
Mohamed Komber, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Verbal and written reminders to clinicians are a recognised but limited quality-improvement lever. We tested whether redesigning the electronic patient record itself, rather than educating the clinicians who use it, could achieve reliable adherence to DVLA driving guidance in str [....] » Read More
Title : Obesity as a state of impaired energy accessibility rather than energy excess: A physiotherapy-led hypothesis supported by preliminary clinical findings
Sara Aziz Elsayed, Sara Clinic for Physical Therapy and Clinical Nutrition, Egypt
Background: Obesity is traditionally understood as a consequence of chronic positive energy balance. Although this concept remains fundamental, it does not fully explain why some patients demonstrate limited early response despite appropriate adherence to dietary intervention. We [....] » Read More
Title : The proprioceptive shield: How optimized subcortical proprioceptive control frees the prefrontal cortex for higher executive functions —applications in physical medicine, injury prevention and peak performance
Dario Riva, International Society of Proprioception and Posture (ISPP), Italy
Background: Recent neuroscience suggests that efficient brain function depends less on conscious cortical control than on optimizing automatic processes delegated to subcortical sensorimotor networks. Within this framework, postural regulation is a continuous neural process compe [....] » Read More
Title : Orthopaedic manual therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): Integrating osteopathic techniques with physiotherapy
Srdjan Andjelkov, Manual Physical Therapy Clinic, Serbia
Background: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) affect up to one-third of adults across the lifespan and are a leading cause of non-dental orofacial pain. While patient education, self-management, and physiotherapy are core components of care, many clinics now combine physiotherapy [....] » Read More
Title : How well does prehabilitation preserve pre-surgery cardiorespiratory fitness for lung cancer patients? Systematic review and meta-analysis
Tamara Lababneh, Keele University, United Kingdom
Background: Exercise prehabilitation (Prehab) for cancer patients awaiting surgery has shown to be effective for both surgery tolerance and recovery but its effect in lung cancer is limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis have therefore aimed to assess the effect of Pre [....] » Read More
Title : Rehabilitation in head and neck cancer
Ady M Correa, University of Miami, United States
Head and neck cancer and its treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, often result in significant functional impairments that affect swallowing, mouth opening (trismus), speech, neck and shoulder mobility, posture, and overall quality of life. These impairments [....] » Read More