rehabilitation

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pharyngeal musculature and genioglossus exercising as a postoperative rehabilitation intervention for patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)—a setting with limited prior evidence.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort study conducted in the first people’s Hospital of Linpi…

A stroke can change your life in an instant. Symptoms come on suddenly. Facial drooping, arm weakness, or slurred speech can all signal that a stroke is happening. A stroke can take away the ability to walk, talk, or do other daily activities. But survivors can often relearn skills affected by the stroke and overcome […] The post Boosting stroke recovery: advances in rehabilitation therapy appear…

A sweeping analysis of nearly 10,000 patients challenges assumptions about how best to treat knee osteoarthritis. For many people with knee osteoarthritis, relief may not require medication. A large new analysis suggests that simple physical treatments can ease pain and improve movement, often more effectively than some high-tech options. Knee osteoarthritis is one of the [...]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern associated with long-term disability and high healthcare utilization. Evidence guiding post-acute rehabilitation for medically complex TBI populations remains limited, particularly in long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) settings serving medically unstable patients. This study examined clinical and system-level factors associated with…

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, causing immediate injury to brain cells. For many years, doctors have focused on restoring blood flow as quickly as possible. However, patients often continue to experience worsening symptoms even after the initial […] The post New drug may restore movement after str…

A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternatives like strength training and mind-body exercises help, they are best used alongside aerobic workouts. The findings also confirm that exercis…

BackgroundRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has emerged as a promising neuromodulation technique for enhancing motor recovery in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. However, long-term effects of repeated rTMS courses remain unclear, as existing studies have focused primarily on short-term outcomes following a single treatment course, with limited data on whether benefits de…

Learning a new language or relearning speech after a stroke requires coordinated movements that are controlled by networks in the brain.

For many female athletes who tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, the arduous hours spent recovering through physical therapy are only part of the battle.

Chronic low back pain is a condition that affects millions of people and can make everyday life difficult. It can limit movement, reduce the ability to work, and cause ongoing discomfort. Because it often lasts for a long time and does not always have a clear cause, finding the best treatment can be challenging. A […] The post Which popular treatment is best for long-term back pain? appeared firs…

A robot-assisted form of heat-sensitive moxibustion may offer a new, non-drug way to support people recovering from methamphetamine dependence while experiencing depressive symptoms. In a randomized controlled trial, patients who received the heat-sensitive moxibustion robot therapy alongside routine rehabilitation showed broader improvement than those receiving standard care alone. The gains ext…

BackgroundCochlear implant (CI) audio processor upgrades have demonstrated speech recognition benefits in non-tonal language populations, but high-level evidence for native Mandarin-speaking CI users (a tonal language with unique signal processing requirements) remains critically limited. This study aimed to assess the speech perception performance of the SONNET 2 and RONDO 3 dual-microphone audi…

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in drug-refractory paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH).MethodsThis case report describes the clinical course of a 63-year-old male with PSH following intracerebral hemorrhage. PSH episodes were characterized by tachypnea, tachycardia, hypertension, and increased muscle tone. After 2 weeks of…

Cancer treatment has improved greatly over the years, allowing more people to survive and live longer lives. While this is a major success, it has also revealed new challenges. One of these challenges is a condition called lymphedema, which can develop after cancer treatment and affect a person’s daily life in many ways. Lymphedema causes […] The post A new way to treat post-cancer leg and arm sw…

A new study has explored an important question faced by many people living with long-term back pain: what type of treatment should you try first? Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide. It affects daily life, work, and mental health. Many people struggle to find relief, and doctors often […] The post Which treatment works best first for chronic back pain? appear…

Scientific Data, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-07252-w A Virtual Reality Dataset to Support Hand Action Observation in Rehabilitation and Motor Learning Studies

BackgroundIntracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is associated with high mortality and disability. Although acute treatment has improved, effective interventions for long-term functional recovery remain limited. Exercise rehabilitation is recommended in clinical guidelines to improve outcomes. However, its mechanisms in ICH have not been systematically summarized. This study aimed to review the current p…

ObjectiveAge-related declines in muscle strength are partly attributable to altered neural drive and agonist–antagonist coordination. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of motor imagery training (MIT) on maximal force production and neuromuscular activation patterns in healthy older adults, with conventional strength training (CST) included as a reference intervention.MethodsThirty-two righ…