rehabilitation

IntroductionFacial feedback mechanisms can modulate affective states. A series of clinical trials have shown that injection of botulinum toxin A can improve the symptoms of depression, probably via the disruption of proprioceptive afferences from the glabellar region to the brain. In extension of this research, we developed a physiotherapeutic program for the facial rehabilitation of wellbeing in…

Persistent symptoms after a concussion can severely disrupt someone's life, but with targeted, holistic treatment tailored to an individual's needs, recovery is possible.

Nature, Published online: 21 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01656-9 A robotic device helps children with spinal muscular atrophy build up strength in their knees. Plus, a tough peer-review process could lead to a more-cited paper and chemists’ mission to replace ‘forever chemicals’.

IntroductionUnilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) results from early brain injury, leading to motor impairments primarily affecting one upper limb. Action Observation Therapy (AOT), which engages the mirror neuron system to enhance motor function, represents a promising rehabilitative approach. However, its efficacy in UCP has been inconsistent across studies, possibly due to methodological differences…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-53232-w Music-integrated strength–proprioceptive training improves lower-limb performance and postural balance in adolescents with visual impairment: a randomized controlled trial

Nature, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10642-0 Spinal neuromotor rehabilitation using a portable isokinetic training robot

Nature, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01573-x The device helps muscle recovery in those receiving gene therapy for the rare neuromuscular condition.

BackgroundSensorimotor remapping plays a crucial role in hand function rehabilitation after stroke. While motor remapping has been intensively investigated at various levels, from functional to metabolic, limited attention has been given to somatosensory cortical remapping. This study extends our previous work in stroke, showing functionally relevant metabolic alterations in radiologically normal…

Neck pain caused by weakened muscles and decreased strength may be alleviated with exercise. Integrating digital technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), into neck exercise programs may improve their accuracy and effectiveness. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of an AI-based neck exercise program to measure accuracy and execution time. The method included evaluati…

BackgroundSpinal cord injury (SCI) causes significant motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction, with gait recovery being a primary rehabilitation goal. Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) combined with robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) represents a promising synergistic approach to enhance motor recovery, though evidence for overground exoskeletal training with tSCS remains limited…

Recovering from surgery can be difficult for many patients. Some people heal quickly and return home within a few days, while others experience pain, weakness, infections, or complications that slow recovery. Doctors and nurses have long encouraged patients to get out of bed and start walking as soon as possible after surgery, but until now, […] The post Simple walking habit after surgery may str…

After a truck accident left him paralyzed, Jaiden Picot crossed his graduation stage in a robotic exoskeleton Jaiden Picot, who was paralyzed in 2024 after a truck hit him, never imagined that video of him recently walking across Virginia Union University (VUU)‘s graduation stage in a futuristic robotic suit would go viral. But since it did, he says he wants the world to know that he intends to s…

NYU Langone Health and Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy (Metro PT), a leading provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, have formed a strategic alliance to offer high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy to a broader range of residents across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester and Rockland Counties.

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects how people move and think. It happens when certain brain cells slowly stop working. These cells produce dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement. As these cells are lost, people begin to experience symptoms like shaking, slow movement, stiffness, and balance problems. The condition usually develops in […] The post Exercise is one o…

IntroductionGait impairment and motor–cognitive interaction are key features of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and critically affect functional autonomy and fall risk. Wearable inertial sensors allow for objective assessment of gait performance, while the Ф-bonacci gait number has been shown to provide a composite gait performance measure integrating self-similarity, symmetry, and double-support consis…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-50160-7 The relationship between effort tolerance, functional fitness, age, and rehabilitation training in women over 60 living in Polish nursing homes