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Efficacy of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy compared with botulinum toxin type A injection in treatment of lower extremity spasticity in subjects with cerebral palsy: A randomized, controlled, cross-over study
(Foundation of Rehabilitation Information, 2020-06)
Objectives: To investigate whether botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection is more effective than radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in reducing plantar flexor muscle spasticity in subjects with ...
Completeness of reporting acupuncture interventions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Review of adherence to the STRICTA statement [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]
(F1000Research, 2020-11)
Background: The completeness of reporting of acupuncture interventions is critical to ensure the applicability and reproducibility of acupuncture clinical trials. In the past, different publications ...
Interventions across the retirement transition for improving well-being: A scoping reviewInterventions across the retirement transition for improving well-being: A scoping review
(MDPI, 2020-06)
Background: The work-to-retirement transition involves a process of psychologically and behaviorally distancing oneself from the workforce that is often accompanied by other social changes, which can ...
A socio-ecological approach to reduce the physical activity drop-out ratio in primary care-based patients with type 2 diabetes: the SENWI study protocol for a randomized control trial
(BioMed Central, 2022-10)
Background
Physical activity (PA) is a key behaviour for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, healthcare professionals’ (HCP) recommendations (walking advice), which are short-term and ...
Experience, facilitators, and barriers to the implementation of a multicomponent programme in older people living in the community, +AGIL Barcelona: a qualitative study
(Frontiers, 2023-03)
Introduction: The +AGIL Barcelona programme is a multicomponent care intervention for frail older adults (FOAs) living in the community. To improve the programme, it is essential to investigate the ...
Acupuncture techniques for COPD: a systematic review
(BioMed Central, 2020-05)
Background
This is the second part of a large spectrum systematic review which aims to identify and assess the evidence for the efficacy of non-pharmacological acupuncture techniques in the treatment ...
Effects on sleep quality of physical exercise programs in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2023-03)
Background: Given the beneficial effects of exercise in different populations and the close relationship between healthy ageing and sleep quality, our objective was to determine if physical exercise ...
Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a primary care socio-ecological approach to improve physical activity adherence among people with type 2 diabetes: the SENWI project
(MDPI, 2023-06)
Maintaining an active lifestyle is a key health behavior in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a socio-ecological Nordic walking intervention ...