Researchers at the University of Tasmania, in Launceston, evaluated the effects of a Pilates on balance and function in community-dwelling elderly adults. Continue reading Does Pilates improved balance?
Category Archives: B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS
Tai chi benefits in Parkinson’s disease
Patients with Parkinson’s disease have impaired balance, which affects function and increases the risk of falling. Exercise is routinely encouraged by healthcare providers, but few programs have been proven effective.
Researchers at the Oregon Research Institute, in Eugene, studied whether a tailored tai chi program could improve postural control in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading Tai chi benefits in Parkinson’s disease
Dangers of colon cleansing
Colon cleansing (aka colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy) works like an enema. The patient lies on a table and up to 60 liters of water (with or without herbs) are pumped through the rectum. Fluids and waste are expelled through a tube. The procedure may be repeated several times.
Researchers at Georgetown University School of Medicine, in Washington, DC, reviewed its use. Continue reading Dangers of colon cleansing
Exercise during pregnancy
Researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, in Trondheim, assessed whether exercise during pregnancy might prevent gestational diabetes and improves insulin resistance. Continue reading Exercise during pregnancy
Testing exercise to prevent falls in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at the University of Exeter, in the UK, evaluated the effectiveness of an exercise program in people with Parkinson’s disease who have a history of falls. Continue reading Testing exercise to prevent falls in Parkinson’s disease
Use of dietary supplements to enhance sports performance
Researchers at Texas Chiropractic College, in Pasadena, studied children in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in order to estimate their use of supplements. Continue reading Use of dietary supplements to enhance sports performance
Effect of low-risk lifestyle behaviors on the risk of dying
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined the relationship between 4 low-risk behaviors and mortality among a group of people in the United States. Continue reading Effect of low-risk lifestyle behaviors on the risk of dying
Problem of physical inactivity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago Illinois, studied the impact of this modifiable risk factor. Continue reading Problem of physical inactivity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis
Former Medical Director, of the Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City, Dr. James Dillard, reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis
Physiotherapy following cesarean section
Researchers at Mugla University, in Turkey, investigated the effects of physiotherapy on incision pain and functional activities. Continue reading Physiotherapy following cesarean section
Review: Pilates for chronic low back pain
Researchers at the Universidade Estadual de Londrina-UEM, in Brazil, evaluated the effectiveness of the Pilates method on the pain and function in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain. Continue reading Review: Pilates for chronic low back pain
Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
Here are the findings of a Cochrane review. Continue reading Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
Exergaming for older adults
At first, I was skeptical, but research suggests there are benefits.
Researchers at Skidmore College, at Saratoga Springs, New York, studied the effects of stationary cycling virtual reality tours (“cybercycle”) on executive function and clinical status. Continue reading Exergaming for older adults
CAM use among people with migraine
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts, report patterns and reasons for its use.
It’s not what you think. Continue reading CAM use among people with migraine
Effect of eating frequency on adiposity
Researchers at the University of California, in Berkeley, studied girls, 9 to 20 years old. Continue reading Effect of eating frequency on adiposity
Contributions of physical activity to ADHD care
Researchers at the Universite de Montreal, in Quebec, explored the effects of physical activity programs on fitness, cognitive function, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behavior in children with ADHD. Continue reading Contributions of physical activity to ADHD care
Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Aside from surgery, splinting, exercises, and other alternative therapies have been used.
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Debunking exercise myths
Not a lightweight, Dr. Alex Hutchinson’s doctoral degree in physics is from the University of Cambridge.
Now, he corrects what we thought we knew about exercise. Continue reading Debunking exercise myths
Does yoga improve fitness in older adults?
Researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, reviewed the evidence to determine whether physical fitness and function benefits are achieved through the practice of yoga. Continue reading Does yoga improve fitness in older adults?
Lowering dementia risk in selected people
The presence of the APOE epislon4 gene is a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, examined whether physical exercise alters the association between APOE gene and amyloid deposition in normal adults. Continue reading Lowering dementia risk in selected people