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View article: Trajectories of disability and influence of contextual factors among adults aging with HIV: Insights from a community-based longitudinal study in Toronto, Canada
Trajectories of disability and influence of contextual factors among adults aging with HIV: Insights from a community-based longitudinal study in Toronto, Canada Open
Background Individuals aging with HIV may experience disability that is multidimensional and evolving over time. Our aims were to characterize the longitudinal trajectories of disability and to investigate how intrinsic and extrinsic conte…
View article: The Effects of Cardiovascular Exercise on Corticospinal Excitability in People with Subacute Stroke
The Effects of Cardiovascular Exercise on Corticospinal Excitability in People with Subacute Stroke Open
Cardiovascular exercise (CE) shows promise for stroke recovery, partly by inducing neuroplasticity through excitatory neural signaling. While mechanisms are well-documented in animal models, the neurophysiological effects of CE in humans p…
View article: Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Open
The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations 7 th edition update of the Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation module is presented in three parts. This publication, Part One of the series, reflects the growing and changi…
View article: Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Community Participation Following Stroke, Part Three: Optimizing Activity and Community Participation Following Stroke, 7th Edition Update, 2025
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Community Participation Following Stroke, Part Three: Optimizing Activity and Community Participation Following Stroke, 7th Edition Update, 2025 Open
The 7th edition update of the Rehabilitation, Recovery and Community Participation module is presented in three parts. Part Three of the series reflects the current research evidence focused on person-centered care, optimizing an individua…
View article: Assessing the fidelity of implementation of an online tele-coaching community-based exercise intervention among adults living with HIV in Toronto, Ontario Canada (Preprint)
Assessing the fidelity of implementation of an online tele-coaching community-based exercise intervention among adults living with HIV in Toronto, Ontario Canada (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND More individuals with HIV are living longer and aging with disability associated with multimorbidity. Community-based exercise (CBE) can prevent and mitigate disability, and improve health outcomes aging with HIV. However, enga…
View article: INTERVENTION CHARACTERISTICS AND THE OUTCOMES USED IN VIRTUAL REHABILITATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) - A Scoping Review (Preprint)
INTERVENTION CHARACTERISTICS AND THE OUTCOMES USED IN VIRTUAL REHABILITATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) - A Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Spinal cord injury (SCI), whether traumatic or nontraumatic, often results in partial or complete motor and/or sensory paralysis, leading to significant physical, psychological, and socioeconomic challenges. In Canada, approxim…
View article: Qualitative insights from an online community-based exercise intervention for persons living with HIV
Qualitative insights from an online community-based exercise intervention for persons living with HIV Open
Introduction Online community-based exercise (CBE) is a rehabilitation strategy that can promote health outcomes among people living with HIV. We aimed to describe experiences implementing a community-based exercise (CBE) intervention with…
View article: Endogenous pain modulation (EPM) changes after a course of exercise therapy in low back pain (LBP): A pilot feasibility study
Endogenous pain modulation (EPM) changes after a course of exercise therapy in low back pain (LBP): A pilot feasibility study Open
Objectives A significant driver of low back pain (LBP) is adaptations to endogenous pain modulation (EPM). Exercise modulates pain through various mechanisms, however, there is a lack of information on its relation to EPM. The objective of…
View article: Goals in motion: exploring goal setting among adults living with HIV who participated in an online community-based exercise intervention
Goals in motion: exploring goal setting among adults living with HIV who participated in an online community-based exercise intervention Open
Introduction Adults living with HIV may experience various health-related challenges in life. Exercise has been shown to provide numerous benefits. However, the specific goals that individuals aim to achieve through exercise are not well-d…
View article: Modulating Brain Excitability with Cardiovascular Exercise in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Modulating Brain Excitability with Cardiovascular Exercise in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Corticospinal excitability (CSE) is a surrogate measure of neuroplasticity within the corticospinal tract measured with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). A single bout of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moder…
View article: Investigating the Acute and Chronic Effects of Cardiovascular Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Early Subacute Stroke
Investigating the Acute and Chronic Effects of Cardiovascular Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Early Subacute Stroke Open
Background Following stroke, a growth-promoting response resulting in heightened neuroplasticity occurs during the early subacute stages of recovery, a period during which the brain may be more responsive to therapeutical interventions. Gi…
View article: Exploring the views of people with stroke regarding aerobic exercise participation during inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation: a qualitative descriptive study
Exploring the views of people with stroke regarding aerobic exercise participation during inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation: a qualitative descriptive study Open
Objective We aimed to explore views of people with stroke regarding aerobic exercise participation during rehabilitation. Design Qualitative descriptive study informed by a pragmatic worldview. Setting and participants People with stroke a…
View article: Measuring resting heart rate during daily life using wearable technology: Examining the impact of behavioral context and methodological criteria
Measuring resting heart rate during daily life using wearable technology: Examining the impact of behavioral context and methodological criteria Open
Objective Advances in the collection of high-quality, continuous electrocardiography (ECG) data via wearable technology have the potential to transform heart rate (HR) measurement in daily life. This study aimed to characterize the impact …
View article: Effect of an Online Mobility Self-Management Program on Walking Speed in Older Adults With Preclinical Mobility Limitation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of an Online Mobility Self-Management Program on Walking Speed in Older Adults With Preclinical Mobility Limitation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Walking difficulties are a common and costly problem. However, disability associated with the decline in walking ability is not an inevitable consequence. With an aging population, it is increasingly important to establish strat…
View article: Investigating the Effect of Cardiovascular Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Early Subacute Stroke
Investigating the Effect of Cardiovascular Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Early Subacute Stroke Open
Background. Following stroke, a growth-promoting response resulting in heightened neuroplasticity occurs during the early subacute stages of recovery, a period during which the brain may be more responsive to therapeutical interventions. G…
View article: Older Adults’ Perspectives on Participating in a Synchronous Online Exercise Program: Qualitative Study
Older Adults’ Perspectives on Participating in a Synchronous Online Exercise Program: Qualitative Study Open
Background Older adults face several barriers to exercise participation, including transportation, lack of access, and poor weather conditions. Such barriers may influence whether older adults meet the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.…
View article: Psychosocial Responses to a Cardiovascular Exercise Randomized Controlled Trial: Does Intensity Matter for Individuals Post-stroke?
Psychosocial Responses to a Cardiovascular Exercise Randomized Controlled Trial: Does Intensity Matter for Individuals Post-stroke? Open
Despite lower affective response during exercise, HIIT elicits equivalent motivation and post-exercise enjoyment compared to MICT. This study provides further support for the implementation of HIIT in stroke rehabilitation by demonstrating…
View article: Lesion location changes the association between brain excitability and the performance of a short-term visuomotor adaptation task post-stroke
Lesion location changes the association between brain excitability and the performance of a short-term visuomotor adaptation task post-stroke Open
The capacity to reacquire motor skills lost after a stroke is crucial to promote upper-limb motor recovery, but the impact of lesion location on motor skill acquisition and the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms remain uncertain. Cor…
View article: Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Australian Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury 2024
Appraisal of Clinical Practice Guideline: Australian Physical Activity Clinical Practice Guideline for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury 2024 Open
View article: A live online exercise program for older adults improves depression and life-space mobility: A mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial
A live online exercise program for older adults improves depression and life-space mobility: A mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Background Aging is the primary risk factor for sarcopenia and mobility limitations. Exercise reduces these risks, but older adults have low levels of participation in physical activity and exercise. We investigated the preliminary effecti…
View article: The implementation of sex-and gender-based considerations in exercise-based randomized controlled trials in individuals with stroke: A cross-sectional study
The implementation of sex-and gender-based considerations in exercise-based randomized controlled trials in individuals with stroke: A cross-sectional study Open
Emerging evidence suggests that sex-and gender-based factors may influence responses to exercise post-stroke. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines (2016) published international standards for terminology and considerati…
View article: Differences in cardiovascular risk factors associated with sex and gender identity, but not gender expression, in young, healthy cisgender adults
Differences in cardiovascular risk factors associated with sex and gender identity, but not gender expression, in young, healthy cisgender adults Open
Background Sex differences exist in cardiovascular disease risk factors including elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness, and decreased endothelial function in males compared to females. Feminine gender expression may be associated…
View article: Trajectories of disability and influence of contextual factors among adults aging with HIV: insights from a community-based longitudinal study in Toronto, Canada
Trajectories of disability and influence of contextual factors among adults aging with HIV: insights from a community-based longitudinal study in Toronto, Canada Open
Background Individuals aging with HIV may experience disability that is multidimensional and evolving over time. Our aims were to characterize the longitudinal trajectories of disability and to investigate how intrinsic and extrinsic conte…
View article: Lesion location changes the association between brain excitability and motor skill acquisition post-stroke
Lesion location changes the association between brain excitability and motor skill acquisition post-stroke Open
Background The capacity to reacquire motor skills lost after a stroke is crucial to promote upper-limb motor recovery but the impact of lesion location on motor skill acquisition and the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms remain unce…
View article: Exploring differences between gender expressions in exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in individuals with stroke
Exploring differences between gender expressions in exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in individuals with stroke Open
Gender expression may be associated with exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in the general population. Exercising for challenge and enjoyment are associated with the instrumental traits typically held by individua…
View article: Aerobic exercise interventions for promoting cardiovascular health and mobility after stroke: a systematic review with Bayesian network meta-analysis
Aerobic exercise interventions for promoting cardiovascular health and mobility after stroke: a systematic review with Bayesian network meta-analysis Open
Objective To determine the superiority of aerobic exercise (AE) interventions on key outcomes of stroke recovery, including cardiorespiratory fitness (V̇O 2 peak, primary outcome), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and mobility (6 min Walk Test…
View article: Measuring Neuroplasticity in Response to Cardiovascular Exercise in People With Stroke: A Critical Perspective
Measuring Neuroplasticity in Response to Cardiovascular Exercise in People With Stroke: A Critical Perspective Open
Background Rehabilitative treatments that promote neuroplasticity are believed to improve recovery after stroke. Animal studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise (CE) promotes neuroplasticity but the effects of this intervention on t…
View article: The effects of aerobic exercise on cardiometabolic health in postmenopausal females: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The effects of aerobic exercise on cardiometabolic health in postmenopausal females: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background: After menopause, reductions in ovarian hormones increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Aerobic exercise training has been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk in older adults, but its effectiveness in postmenopausal female…
View article: ANALISIS KEJADIAN SKOLIOSIS PADA ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR DI KELURAHAN SUDIANG TAHUN 2023
ANALISIS KEJADIAN SKOLIOSIS PADA ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR DI KELURAHAN SUDIANG TAHUN 2023 Open
Skoliosis adalah suatu kelainan bentuk pada tulang belakang dimana terjadi pembengkokan tulang belakang ke arah samping kiri atau kanan. Kelainan skoliosis ini sepintasterlihat sangat sederhana. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah Untuk mengetah…
View article: Physiotherapists’ use of aerobic exercise during stroke rehabilitation: a qualitative study using chart-stimulated recall
Physiotherapists’ use of aerobic exercise during stroke rehabilitation: a qualitative study using chart-stimulated recall Open
Purpose We aimed to explore the factors that affect physiotherapists’ use of AE during stroke rehabilitation for people with stroke. Material and methods We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using thematic analysis informed by a pr…