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View article: Characterizing adult rehabilitation programs for solid organ transplant candidates and recipients across Canada
Characterizing adult rehabilitation programs for solid organ transplant candidates and recipients across Canada Open
Introduction Rehabilitation is integral for solid organ transplant (SOT) candidates and recipients, and aims to build physical capacity for surgery, facilitate post-operative recovery, and mitigate long-term complications. Prior to the COV…
View article: Clinical risk factors of intensive care unit acquired weakness predicted by human muscle microtissue response to humoral factors
Clinical risk factors of intensive care unit acquired weakness predicted by human muscle microtissue response to humoral factors Open
1. Abstract ICUAW is an acquired phenomenon in the critically ill patient that is characterized by severe muscle weakness and atrophy. It results from both myopathic and neuropathic injury and is associated with heightened patient morbidit…
View article: A novel short-course, low-intensity blood-flow-restricted exercise (BFRE) regimen to study satellite cell function in critical illness survivors with sustained muscle atrophy following intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW)
A novel short-course, low-intensity blood-flow-restricted exercise (BFRE) regimen to study satellite cell function in critical illness survivors with sustained muscle atrophy following intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) Open
Introduction ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW) develops in critically ill patients and can persist after hospital discharge, resulting in physical disability. Decreased satellite cell content is reported in the atrophic muscle of critical illn…
View article: Relationships Between Nutrition Risk and Frailty in Candidates for Lung Transplant
Relationships Between Nutrition Risk and Frailty in Candidates for Lung Transplant Open
Background Healthcare teams evaluating candidates for lung transplant seek to identify and address modifiable factors to improve their clinical outcomes. Frailty may be a modifiable factor, and poor nutrition may be a contributor to frailt…
View article: Establishment of emerging practices and research priorities for telerehabilitation in solid organ transplantation: meeting report and narrative literature review
Establishment of emerging practices and research priorities for telerehabilitation in solid organ transplantation: meeting report and narrative literature review Open
Solid organ transplantation (SOT) is a life-saving procedure for those with end-stage organ dysfunction. The main goals of SOT are to improve quality of life and daily function, which are supported by pre- and post-transplant rehabilitatio…
View article: Early detection of muscle wasting assessed by ultrasound and analysis of growth factor and systemic inflammation mediators in critically ill trauma patients: an observational study
Early detection of muscle wasting assessed by ultrasound and analysis of growth factor and systemic inflammation mediators in critically ill trauma patients: an observational study Open
View article: IMPACT-ICU feasibility study: pragmatic mixed-methods randomised controlled trial of a follow-up care intervention for survivors of critical illness and caregivers
IMPACT-ICU feasibility study: pragmatic mixed-methods randomised controlled trial of a follow-up care intervention for survivors of critical illness and caregivers Open
Introduction Survivors of critical illness and their caregivers are at risk for long-term cognitive, physical and psychiatric impairments known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and PICS-family, respectively. This study will assess th…
View article: The effects of reactive balance training on cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength: a pilot randomized controlled trial
The effects of reactive balance training on cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength: a pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Background Reactive balance training (RBT) may improve multiple components of physical fitness, including aerobic capacity and muscle strength. However, there have been no studies examining its effects on these factors in people with strok…
View article: Nutritional intervention to enhance recovery after arthroscopic knee surgery in adults: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Nutritional intervention to enhance recovery after arthroscopic knee surgery in adults: a randomized controlled pilot trial Open
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06233825. Registered 31 January 2024. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06233825?term=NCT06233825&rank=1.
View article: Correction: Characterizing usual-care physical rehabilitation in Canadian intensive care unit patients: a secondary analysis of the Canadian multicentre Critical Care Cycling to Improve Lower Extremity Strength pilot randomized controlled trial
Correction: Characterizing usual-care physical rehabilitation in Canadian intensive care unit patients: a secondary analysis of the Canadian multicentre Critical Care Cycling to Improve Lower Extremity Strength pilot randomized controlled trial Open
View article: The impact of high intensity training and sports on recipients of solid organ transplants: a narrative review
The impact of high intensity training and sports on recipients of solid organ transplants: a narrative review Open
Objectives High intensity exercise in individuals post solid organ transplant (SOT) remains a largely understudied phenomenon, with potential risks and benefits. Additionally, the optimal training protocols are still unclear. This narrativ…
View article: Using Physiological Markers to Assess Comfort during Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Induced Muscle Contraction in a Virtually Guided Environment: Pilot Study for a Path toward Combating ICU-Acquired Weakness
Using Physiological Markers to Assess Comfort during Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Induced Muscle Contraction in a Virtually Guided Environment: Pilot Study for a Path toward Combating ICU-Acquired Weakness Open
We assessed the feasibility of implementing a virtually guided Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) protocol over the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle while collecting heart rate (HR), Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and quality of c…
View article: Online resources as a source of information for exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients
Online resources as a source of information for exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients Open
Introduction Exercise training post-transplant has been shown to improve physical function and quality of life in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Online resources in the form of websites and videos are commonly used to provide edu…
View article: Let's get physical: Aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and muscle endurance after pediatric heart transplantation
Let's get physical: Aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and muscle endurance after pediatric heart transplantation Open
Background Pediatric heart (HTx) and kidney transplant (KTx) recipients may have lower physical fitness than healthy children. This study sought to quantify fitness levels in transplant recipients, investigate associations to clinical fact…
View article: Clinical implications of frailty assessed in hospitalized patients with acute-exacerbation of interstitial lung disease
Clinical implications of frailty assessed in hospitalized patients with acute-exacerbation of interstitial lung disease Open
Background Approximately 50% of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) experience frailty, which remains unexplored in acute exacerbations of ILD (AE-ILD). A better understanding may help with prognostication and resource planning. …
View article: Editorial: Muscle dysfunction of critical illness
Editorial: Muscle dysfunction of critical illness Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Physiol., 27 November 2023Sec. Clinical and Translational Physiology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1336150
View article: La collecte de données probantes sur l’exercice en cas de transplantation d’organe plein : à quel point avons-nous progressé?
La collecte de données probantes sur l’exercice en cas de transplantation d’organe plein : à quel point avons-nous progressé? Open
View article: Building the Evidence for Exercise in Solid Organ Transplant: How Far Have We Moved the Needle?
Building the Evidence for Exercise in Solid Organ Transplant: How Far Have We Moved the Needle? Open
View article: Long-term mechanical ventilation: State of the evidence and future directions
Long-term mechanical ventilation: State of the evidence and future directions Open
View article: Changes in Functional Outcomes After an Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients
Changes in Functional Outcomes After an Inpatient Rehabilitation Program for Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients Open
Introduction: Outpatient exercise training has been shown to be beneficial for solid organ transplant recipients. Little is known about the effects of inpatient rehabilitation programs for recipients with a more complicated postoperative c…
View article: European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Consensus Statement on Prehabilitation for Solid Organ Transplantation Candidates
European Society of Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Consensus Statement on Prehabilitation for Solid Organ Transplantation Candidates Open
There is increasingly growing evidence and awareness that prehabilitation in waitlisted solid organ transplant candidates may benefit clinical transplant outcomes and improve the patient’s overall health and quality of life. Lifestyle chan…
View article: Prehabilitation in Adult Solid Organ Transplant Candidates
Prehabilitation in Adult Solid Organ Transplant Candidates Open
Purpose of Review To highlight the importance of biological age in the context of prehabilitation and to present relevant research regarding prehabilitation prior to solid organ transplantation. Recent Findings Studies on the effect of pre…
View article: Methodological and Clinimetric Evaluation of Inspiratory Respiratory Muscle Ultrasound in the Critical Care Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Methodological and Clinimetric Evaluation of Inspiratory Respiratory Muscle Ultrasound in the Critical Care Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
OBJECTIVE: Significant variations exist in the use of respiratory muscle ultrasound in intensive care with no society-level consensus on the optimal methodology. This systematic review aims to evaluate, synthesize, and compare the clinimet…
View article: Early Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Preserves Muscle Size and Quality and Maintains Systemic Levels of Signaling Mediators of Muscle Growth and Inflammation in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Early Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Preserves Muscle Size and Quality and Maintains Systemic Levels of Signaling Mediators of Muscle Growth and Inflammation in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Objective . To investigate the effects of an early neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocol on muscle quality and size as well as signaling mediators of muscle growth and systemic inflammation in patients with traumatic brain i…
View article: Updates in Kidney Transplantation From the 2022 Banff-Canadian Society of Transplantation Joint Meeting: Conference Report
Updates in Kidney Transplantation From the 2022 Banff-Canadian Society of Transplantation Joint Meeting: Conference Report Open
Purpose of the Conference: The 2022 Banff-Canadian Society of Transplantation Meeting in Banff, Alberta, brought together transplant professionals to review new developments across various aspects of solid organ transplantation (SOT) in Ca…
View article: Ankle flexor/extensor strength and muscle density are complementary determinants of balance during dual‐task engagement: The ankle quality study
Ankle flexor/extensor strength and muscle density are complementary determinants of balance during dual‐task engagement: The ankle quality study Open
Background This study investigated relative contributions of ankle flexor torque, muscle size, and density on balance and falls. Methods Men and women ≥50 years of age completed a peripheral quantitative computed tomography scan of the mid…
View article: A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Features of Digital Health Interventions to Support Physical Activity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on Features of Digital Health Interventions to Support Physical Activity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Open
Introduction: Digital health interventions may support physical activity among solid organ transplant recipients. These interventions should be designed with users in mind, including healthcare professionals who counsel transplant recipien…
View article: Identifying Outcome Domains for Clinical Trials of Physical Rehabilitation Among Adults Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation Using a Delphi Approach
Identifying Outcome Domains for Clinical Trials of Physical Rehabilitation Among Adults Undergoing Solid Organ Transplantation Using a Delphi Approach Open
Introduction: A core outcome set (COS) improves the quality of reporting in clinical trials; however, this has not been developed for clinical trials of exercise training among adults undergoing solid organ transplant. Research Question: T…
View article: Relationship of Exercise Capacity, Physical Function, and Frailty Measures With Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization in Lung Transplantation: A Scoping Review
Relationship of Exercise Capacity, Physical Function, and Frailty Measures With Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization in Lung Transplantation: A Scoping Review Open
Background. Measures of exercise capacity, frailty, and physical function are commonly used in lung transplant candidates and recipients to evaluate their physical limitations and the effects of exercise training and to select candidates f…
View article: Comprehensive multi-cohort transcriptional meta-analysis of muscle diseases identifies a signature of disease severity
Comprehensive multi-cohort transcriptional meta-analysis of muscle diseases identifies a signature of disease severity Open
Muscle diseases share common pathological features suggesting common underlying mechanisms. We hypothesized there is a common set of genes dysregulated across muscle diseases compared to healthy muscle and that these genes correlate with s…