by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress Schematic illustration of the system to prevent joint disorders. The signals produced from the attached sensors are transmitted to an intelligent terminal through a microcontroller. The multilayer sensor consists of a cross-shaped substrate, a square top sensor and a square bottom sensor. Credit: Dr. Zhengbao YANG from the City...
by University of Sydney Credit: CC0 Public Domain The base of our thumb maybe just a small part of our hand, but we rely on it more than we think. Arthritis in that area can have large consequences, often making simple actions such as picking up an object or opening a door an obstacle. Osteoarthritis, which...
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO IMAGE: IN A STUDY OF COLLEGE STUDENTS CONDUCTED BEFORE AND DURING THE PANDEMIC, FINDINGS REVEALED THE AVERAGE STEPS OF SUBJECTS DECLINED FROM 10,000 TO 4,600 STEPS PER DAY AND RATES OF DEPRESSION INCREASED FROM 32% TO 61%. CREDIT: PHEELINGS MEDIA Exercise has long-been recommended as a cognitive-behavioral therapy for...
JOINT ACADEMY IMAGE: EXAMPLE OF OSTEOARTHRITIS EXERCISE USING JOINT ACADEMY. CREDIT: JOINT ACADEMY The steadily increasing prevalence and high costs of treating chronic joint pain worldwide poses a challenge for healthcare systems and healthcare payers. New research published today in JAMA Network Open shows the effectiveness of a digital healthcare treatment with the potential to save insurance companies and...
by Edith Cowan University New research has found exercise helps men with prostate cancer reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Credit: Edith Cowan University New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that exercise not only has physical benefits for men with prostate cancer, it also helps reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Up to one...
by Jeff Dodge, Colorado State University Credit: Colorado State University Some research has shown that ultra-fit athletes such as marathon runners can have cardiac damage such as heart scarring or arrhythmia, raising the question of whether too much aerobic exercise can be a bad thing. But a recent study by Colorado State University found that while some ultra-athletes...
By Ben Coxworth January 28, 2021 The E-Knee should soon be on KickstarterC-EXOVIEW 3 IMAGES In order to minimize the chances of injury, many athletes wear a brace to help support a particularly vulnerable knee joint. Korean exoskeleton manufacturer C-EXO is taking that idea further, with a “smart” pneumatically activated knee brace. Known as the...
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2021 — Stroke survivors who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program focused on aerobic exercise, currently not prescribed to stroke survivors, significantly improved their ability to transition from sitting to standing, and how far they could walk during a six-minute walking test, according to new research published today in the Journal...
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN IMAGE: USASK KINESIOLOGIST RESEARCHER PHIL CHILIBECK CREDIT: USASK/VICTORIA DINH A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at risk of developing elevated blood pressure levels. Walking has long been the prescription...
by American College of Physicians Credit: CC0 Public Domain A randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared with flat flexible shoes. This evidence supports recommendations that previously had been based on expert opinion in the absence of data. Findings are published in Annals of Internal...
