Cycling after 65: a weak link between dynamic balance and riding errors
Among 116 older adults, some balance tests were weakly associated with errors on a cycling course, without establishing accident risk.
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Believing you are taking caffeine could improve sports performance, but the evidence remains weak
A meta-analysis of 17 studies suggests a favorable effect from a placebo presented as caffeine. The low quality of the evidence limits the conclusion.
Patellofemoral pain: an encouraging trial of aquatic exercises in adolescents
A randomized trial in 56 adolescents suggests benefits from aquatic plyometric exercises, but its abstract does not specify the clinical magnitude of the improvements.
Long COVID: supervised rehabilitation shows benefits, but evidence remains limited
A review of 27 trials identifies functional benefits of supervised rehabilitation for long COVID, with important methodological limitations.
Arm rehabilitation: blood flow restriction is not consistently superior
A systematic review finds benefits in some upper-limb rehabilitation settings, without consistent superiority over active rehabilitation.
Tai chi and balance in older adults: improved scores, but no demonstrated reduction in falls
A meta-analysis suggests benefits for balance in older adults. The evidence remains low-certainty and does not demonstrate fewer falls.
Temporomandibular disorders: a Cochrane protocol to assess exercise
A Cochrane review plans to assess exercise for temporomandibular disorders. The protocol does not yet provide results.
Peripheral artery disease: motivational support under study to improve walking
An exploratory analysis of a pilot trial examines whether social context influences the outcomes of motivational support in patients with peripheral artery disease.
Chronic whiplash: tentative clues about quality of life after rehabilitation
An exploratory analysis of 140 participants examines factors associated with quality of life after neck exercises, without providing reliable predictions.
Exercise training appears to reduce the energy cost of walking, especially in healthy adults
A meta-analysis of 27 studies suggests that exercise training improves walking economy, with less conclusive results after a stroke.
Asymmetries between legs: targeted training appears useful, but superiority remains unproven
A review of 11 studies suggests that training targeting the weaker leg reduces asymmetries more consistently, but results remain heterogeneous.
Exercise after 60: a pilot trial cannot distinguish between online and group formats
A pilot trial compares online and in-person exercise in 35 adults aged 60 or older. Dropouts remain a challenge in both formats.
Patellofemoral pain: a small trial suggests a benefit from squats with hip adduction
In 30 participants with patellofemoral pain, squats with hip adduction appear to reduce pain more than standard squats after eight weeks.
Fibromyalgia: a remotely supervised exercise programme shows benefits in a small trial
A randomised trial involving 68 adults suggests benefits of telerehabilitation for the impact of fibromyalgia and sleep, without specifying the practical magnitude of those benefits.
Exercise and epilepsy: a pilot trial shows good adherence, not proven effectiveness
Four adults with epilepsy attended every session of a supervised aerobic exercise program. This small trial assesses feasibility, not effectiveness in reducing seizures.
Motor-cognitive warm-ups: no demonstrated immediate benefit for jump landings
A crossover trial involving 18 athletes shows no established immediate benefit of motor-cognitive warm-ups for unplanned jump landings.
Anxiety and depression in athletes: a meta-analysis highlights the limits of exercise’s protective effects
A review of 64 studies describes anxiety and depressive symptoms in athletes without a current injury, without establishing a comparison with non-athletes.
Surgery and multiple chronic conditions: preoperative pathways remain understudied
A systematic review highlights the lack of data on preoperative pathways tailored to adults living with multiple chronic conditions.
Oral cancer: physical activity associated with better recovery, but evidence remains heterogeneous
A review of 24 studies suggests benefits for physical function and fatigue after oral cancer, without establishing an optimal program.
Aerobic exercise improves a vascular marker without demonstrating fewer cardiovascular events
A meta-analysis of 72 trials finds improved arterial dilation. The reduction in cardiovascular risk remains an estimate.