Physical inactivity and the global prevalence of diabetes increase disability related to diabetic neuropathy. Physiotherapy techniques—such as infrared radiation, laser therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, electromagnetic waves, whole-body vibration, and therapeutic exercises—are widely used to manage symptoms. Cognitive exercises activating the frontal and prefrontal lobes also help address cognitive decline and depressive symptoms. Motor and cognitive training improve balance and functional performance, but the combined effect of whole-body vibration and cognitive exercises on neuropathic symptoms remains unclear.
Materials and methods
This randomized controlled trial involved 42 diabetic patients aged 40–75 years with moderate peripheral neuropathy. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: (1) Control receiving routine physiotherapy; (2) Treatment Group 1 performing balance exercises with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS); and (3) Treatment Group 2 receiving whole-body vibration (WBV) combined with cognitive exercises. Interventions were performed over ten sessions in four weeks. Functional balance and plantar tactile sensation were evaluated using the Timed Up and Go (TUG), Functional Reach Test (FRT), and 5.07 monofilament tests. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc tests (p < 0.05).
Results
All groups showed significant improvement (P < 0.001), with the greatest gains in Group 2, followed by Group 1.
Conclusion
Combining WBV and cognitive exercises yields superior benefits in enhancing plantar sensation and balance in diabetic patients with neuropathy.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.026
Wlaldemir Roberto dos Santos , Walmir Romário dos Santos , Pedro Pinheiro Paes , Klaudia Emanuela Ramos Tenório , Talita Morais Fernandes , Ana Paula Morais Fernandes
Background
Lipodystrophy syndrome in people living with HIV (PLHIV) is an adverse effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART), characterized by morphological changes that contribute to the social stigma associated with the disease.
Purpose
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a strength training intervention on the morphological changes associated with lipodystrophy in PLHIV.
Methods
This quasi-experimental, non-randomized controlled trial was conducted over 12 weeks with 40 PLHIV (70 % male), divided into Training (TG) and Control (CG) groups (20 each). Participants were HIV-positive, had lipodystrophy, were on ART, over 18 years old, and inactive for at least three months. The TG completed 12 weeks of strength training (36 sessions), assessed by DXA and anthropometry, while the CG was evaluated on the same variables before and after the period. Comparative statistical analyses were performed.
Results
Strength training significantly reduced fat mass in the upper limbs (−4.5 %; p = 0.049) and lower limbs (−8.6 %; p = 0.036), and abdominal circumference (−0.7 %; p = 0.039). Total lean mass increased by 4.6 % (p = 0.007), with significant increases in the upper limbs (+5.7 %; p = 0.001) and trunk (+4.9 %; p = 0.006). Participants with less ART exposure showed greater increases in lean mass in the upper limbs (+5.2 %; p = 0.002) and trunk (5.6 %; p = 0.008). No significant changes were observed in the CG.
Conclusion
Strength training improved body composition in PLHIV with lipodystrophy, especially those with less ART exposure. Further studies are needed to assess early interventions.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-12-13DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.006
Sebastián Rodríguez , Catalina León-Prieto
Objective
To present the rehabilitation management of a professional soccer player following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a bone–patellar tendon–bone autograft, emphasizing an exercise periodization approach.
Methods
A 24-year-old professional soccer player (180 cm, 78 kg) sustained a right ACL rupture during an abrupt change of direction, experiencing an audible pop, severe pain, and instability. MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction was performed using a bone–patellar tendon–bone autograft, secured with interference screws. A structured, accelerated rehabilitation program was implemented, prioritizing joint stability, strength, and neuromuscular control.
Results
The rehabilitation followed a periodized model with six macrocycles and 30 microcycles across five phases. Each macrocycle established specific objectives, precautions, interventions, progression criteria, and assessment tests. This structured approach facilitated a systematic recovery, enhancing joint function, muscle strength, dynamic stability, and neuromuscular control. The athlete met all progression criteria and successfully transitioned to soccer-specific training.
Conclusion
Periodized rehabilitation optimized recovery, ensuring a safe and progressive return to competition. Macrocycle-based structuring facilitated workload management, minimized re-injury risk, and maximized performance. This approach underscores the importance of periodization in sports rehabilitation, providing a replicable model for high-performance athletes.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-12-19DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.030
Seon-yul Kim , Duck-won Oh , Bon-il Ku
Maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) is commonly used to normalize surface electromyography (EMG) data, enabling consistent and meaningful comparisons across muscles and individuals. However, insufficient rest intervals may compromise muscle function during repeated MVICs, potentially reducing EMG reliability. This study aimed to determine the optimal rest interval required for the recovery of lumbopelvic muscle activity following MVIC and whether muscle activity patterns differ across individual muscles under varying rest intervals. Twenty-two healthy young adults performed MVICs of the erector spinae, multifidus, gluteus maximus, rectus femoris, and biceps femoris muscles in standardized positions. Surface EMG was recorded, with rest intervals of 30, 45, 60, and 120 s randomly assigned between trials. Significant time × rest interval interactions were observed for all muscles (p < 0.05), with notable pre-to post-test differences in the 30- and 45-s rest conditions. Effect sizes (η2p) ranged from 0.37 to 0.55, indicating large effects for the time × rest interval interaction. In contrast, no significant interaction was found between rest interval condition and muscle (F = 0.82, p = 0.63), suggesting consistent activity patterns across muscles. These findings indicate that a rest period of at least 60 s is required to restore lumbopelvic muscle activity to baseline levels after MVIC, thereby enhancing the reliability of EMG-based assessments in both research and clinical settings.
最大自愿等长收缩（MVIC）通常用于规范表面肌电图（EMG）数据，使肌肉和个体之间的比较保持一致和有意义。然而，在重复的mvic中，休息时间不足可能会损害肌肉功能，潜在地降低肌电图的可靠性。本研究旨在确定MVIC术后腰骨盆肌肉活动恢复所需的最佳休息时间，以及不同休息时间下单个肌肉的肌肉活动模式是否不同。22名健康的年轻成人以标准体位对竖脊肌、多裂肌、臀大肌、股直肌和股二头肌进行mvic。记录表面肌电图，试验之间随机分配休息时间30、45、60和120秒。所有肌肉均观察到显著的时间与休息间隔相互作用（p < 0.05），在30秒和45秒的休息条件下，测试前后差异显著。效应大小（η2p）在0.37 ~ 0.55之间，表明时间×休息间隔相互作用的影响很大。相比之下，休息间隔条件和肌肉之间没有发现显著的相互作用（F = 0.82, p = 0.63），表明肌肉的活动模式一致。这些研究结果表明，MVIC后腰骨盆肌肉活动需要至少60秒的休息时间才能恢复到基线水平，从而提高了研究和临床环境中基于肌电图评估的可靠性。
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Yoga is widely practiced for integrating the mind, body, and spirit that ensures mental and physical well-being.
Purpose
The main aim of this bibliometric study was to investigate the intersection of Yoga and electromyographical analytical research facts by using established bibliometric techniques.
Methodology
This bibliometric analysis was conducted on articles discussing Yoga and EMG, utilizing the PubMed database as the primary source to examine facts and key areas of focus within the scientific literature. A comprehensive search from 2013 to 2023 yielded 135 relevant articles, further, the analysis employed keyword co-occurrence to map research trends and intellectual structures within this domain. The Data cleaning procedures were also applied to address the errors, and VOS viewer 1.6.20 software was used to visualize relationships between key terms.
Findings
This bibliometric analysis was revealed a significant insight of "Yoga," and "Muscle Activity,". Moreover, the findings of this study were indicated the “Humans” as keyword which was occurred maximally i.e., 135 counts with 934 as total link strength and “Respiratory Muscles” was occurred minimal i.e., 5 counts with 27 as total link strength respectively. Further, “The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies” was reported the leading position journal by publication count i.e., 23 and “Archives of Physiotherapy” was reported the last position journal by publication count i.e., 01. Moreover, comprehensive network visualization mapping clusters were emphasized thematic areas i.e., 1) physiological aspects (exercise modalities, age categories, electromyography, muscle analysis, muscle responses during yoga practice), 2) psychological and therapeutic outcomes (quality of life, depression, anxiety, and clinical exercise therapy-showcasing the therapeutic breadth studied in yoga research), 3) demographic and clinical dimensions (female and aging populations, specific conditions - urinary incontinence and pelvic floor health, indicating an interest in population-specific interventions, and 4) physiological and fitness-related measures (blood pressure, heart rate, longitudinal studies, and risk factors, thereby linking yoga practice to metabolic and cardiovascular health outcomes). Findings were also indicated the year-wise studies on yoga and muscle activation, and the year 2014 and year 2021 were exhibited its peak respectively, and year 2015 and 2017 were exhibited its decline respectively.
Conclusion
Present analysis finds the trend areas in scientific literature of yoga and muscle activity i.e. Yoga, Humans, Male, Electromyography, and Muscle Strength offering insights into its intellectual landscape and the evolving focus on Yoga therapeutic benefits.
瑜伽被广泛练习，以整合思想，身体和精神，确保身心健康。目的：本文献计量学研究的主要目的是通过使用现有的文献计量学技术来调查瑜伽和肌电图分析研究事实的交集。本文献计量学分析是对讨论瑜伽和肌电图的文章进行的，利用PubMed数据库作为主要来源来检查科学文献中的事实和重点领域。从2013年到2023年的全面搜索产生了135篇相关文章，进一步，分析采用关键词共现来绘制该领域的研究趋势和知识结构。数据清理程序也被应用于解决错误，并使用VOS viewer 1.6.20软件来可视化关键术语之间的关系。这项文献计量学分析揭示了“瑜伽”和“肌肉活动”的重要见解。此外，本研究的结果表明，“人类”作为关键词出现次数最多，为135次，总链接强度为934次；“呼吸肌”出现次数最少，为5次，总链接强度为27次。此外，《Bodywork and Movement Therapies Journal of body and Movement Therapies》以出版次数（23）位居期刊之首，而《Archives of Physiotherapy》以出版次数（01）位居期刊末位。此外，综合网络可视化映射集群强调了主题领域，即1)生理方面（运动方式，年龄类别，肌电图，肌肉分析，瑜伽练习中的肌肉反应），2)心理和治疗结果（生活质量，抑郁，焦虑和临床运动治疗-展示瑜伽研究中研究的治疗广度），3)人口统计学和临床维度(女性和老龄化人口，具体情况——尿失禁和盆底健康，表明对人群特定干预措施感兴趣；4)生理和健身相关措施（血压、心率、纵向研究和风险因素，从而将瑜伽练习与代谢和心血管健康结果联系起来）。研究结果还表明，瑜伽和肌肉激活的年度研究结果显示，2014年和2021年分别达到高峰，2015年和2017年分别下降。目前的分析发现了瑜伽和肌肉活动的科学文献中的趋势领域，即瑜伽，人类，男性，肌电图和肌肉力量，提供了对其智力景观和瑜伽治疗益处不断发展的关注的见解。
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-12-30DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.034
Erick Guilherme Peixoto de Lucena, Laura Gonçalves Piza Cannavan, Guilherme Scali Mendes, Gabriel Barzon Silva, Marco Carlos Uchida
Background
Aging leads to declines in muscle mass, strength, and function, compromising independence and quality of life. Powerlifting, a strength sport modality focusing on the squat, bench press, and deadlift, has shown promise for enhancing strength and function in older adults.
Objective
Investigate the effects of a 12-week powerlifting training program on physical function and muscular strength in community-dwelling older adults.
Methods
This study recruited a convenience sample of 12 healthy older adults (age = 69.6 ± 4.8 years; 33.3 % men). The study lasted 15 weeks, consisting of a three-week familiarization period and 12 weeks of powerlifting training. The powerlifting training consisted of squat, bench press, deadlift, and complementary exercises. Body composition, physical function, and muscle strength were assessed before and after 12 weeks of powerlifting training.
Results
Significant improvements were observed in the sit-to-stand 5x test (p = 0.010) and in muscular strength across all powerlifting exercises. In the squat, increases were observed in absolute strength (p = 0.016) and relative strength (p = 0.032); the bench press showed increases in absolute strength (p = 0.001) and relative strength (p = 0.002); the deadlift demonstrated increases in absolute strength (p = 0.003) and relative strength (p = 0.005). However, no significant changes were observed in body composition and other measures of physical function, one-leg stand, and TUG tests.
Conclusion
The 12-week powerlifting training program resulted in significant improvements in physical function and strength, as well as in the sit-to-stand 5x test and powerlifting exercises, among community-dwelling older adults.
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Cognitive function and physical activity levels may be associated with cardiac disease in patients and older adults; however, no studies have focused specifically on the relationship of mild cognitive decline and physical activity with cardiac disease. The present study, therefore, examined the relationship between mild cognitive decline and physical activity in patients with heart disease.
Methods
The present cross-sectional study included 90 cardiac patients (median age, 72.0 years; women, 31.8 %) undergoing outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. The Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J) was used to measure the primary outcomes and cognitive function, and physical activity was assessed using a Fitbit Inspire activity meter (Fitbit Inc.). The average number of daily steps was calculated over a seven day period, beginning the day after starting to wear the device and continuing through the day before data collection. For statistical analysis, multiple regression analysis was conducted to verify whether MoCA-J scores were related to the amount of physical activity.
Results
The mean MoCA-J score and daily steps were 24.8 ± 2.8 points and 5298.8 ± 2171.1 steps/day, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that physical activity was significantly associated with MoCA-J (B = 0.001; β = 0.55; 95 % confidence interval = 0.00–0.01; P < 0.001), even after adjusting for confounding factors.
Conclusions
The results of the present study suggest the need for physical activity interventions to prevent mild cognitive decline in patients with heart disease.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.011
Bruna da Silva Vieira Capanema, Giovana Zarpellon Mazo
Objective
This study aimed to develop and validate the content of a home-based functional training protocol (HFTP) for older adults with physical frailty syndrome.
Methods
The HFTP was developed based on a scoping review, the experience of professionals and researchers with functional training for older adults, and a pilot study. After definition of the HFTP, didactic material containing descriptions and illustrations of the exercises was created. Nine judges participated in the content validation, all graduated in Physical Education and with postgraduate degrees (master's or doctorate), as well as 10 years or more of practical experience in physical activity/exercise and functional training with older adults. An electronic form (Google Forms) was sent via email or WhatsApp to the judges for evaluation of the protocol. Data were analyzed using the content validity index (CVI), with a mean value ≥ 0.8 being classified as satisfactory.
Results
The HFTP consisted of a 16-week periodization, including a frequency of 2–3 times per week, a volume of 2–3 sets of 8–12 repetitions, and progressive training. The sessions were divided into four blocks: 1) movement preparation, 2) neuromuscular exercises, 3) metabolic exercises, and 4) cool down. The mean CVI of the evaluated items was 0.96, indicating adequacy.
Conclusion
The HFTP developed was deemed appropriate and demonstrated high content validity by the judges. It is therefore a feasible protocol for application in older adults with physical frailty syndrome in the home environment.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-11-24DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.018
Nicole Nelson MSH, LMT , Charles Nelson MS
Background
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms. Cupping therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for pain relief. Despite its increasing use, the mechanisms by which cupping therapy may alleviate FM symptoms are not fully understood.
Objectives
This scoping review aims to summarize the proposed pain-attenuating mechanisms of cupping therapy in FM.
Eligibility criteria
The review included original research studies published in English, involving participants aged ≥18 years with a clinical diagnosis of FM. Studies were included if they investigated the effects of cupping therapy alone on pain-related outcomes.
Sources of evidence
A systematic search was conducted in PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and MEDLINE from inception to March 2025 using the keywords “Fibromyalgia” and “cupping therapy”.
Charting methods
Data extraction included publication details, intervention protocols, pain intensity outcomes, and postulated mechanisms of action.
Results
From the 185 initial studies, five met the inclusion criteria: one randomized controlled trial, one single-arm clinical trial, one case-controlled trial, one partially randomized patient preference trial, and one case series. The types of cupping investigated included wet, dry, and medicinal cupping. Seven mechanisms for pain relief were identified, grouped as physiological and psychological.
Conclusions
This scoping review provides a summary of the proposed mechanisms for the pain-relieving effects of cupping therapy in FM. The findings highlight the potential for both physiological and psychological mechanisms contributing to pain reduction, but underscore the need for more rigorous research.
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Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2025-12-05DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.002
Afshin Moghadasi, Yaghoob Baziyar
Introduction
Adolescent swimmers are at high risk of shoulder overuse injuries due to repetitive upper limb movements and limited neuromuscular control during growth spurts. Comprehensive injury prevention strategies targeting the entire kinetic chain may yield superior functional outcomes compared to shoulder-focused training. This study compared the effects of localized versus comprehensive programs on upper limb dynamic stability and front crawl performance.
Methods
Twenty-six male adolescent swimmers were randomly assigned to control (Ctrl, n = 8), local exercise (LEG, n = 9), or comprehensive exercise (CEG, n = 9) groups in an 8-week trial. The local program included shoulder-focused stretching and strengthening, while the comprehensive program added scapular stabilization, core strengthening, and integrated neuromuscular training. Upper limb stability was assessed via the Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-UQ), and swimming performance via 50-m front crawl time and efficiency. ANCOVA adjusted for baseline scores analyzed between-group differences.
Results
The CEG showed significant improvements in YBT-UQ scores in all directions for both arms (Δ = 7.6–15.3 cm; p < 0.05, η2 = 0.25–0.54), faster front crawl times (Δ = −9.6 s; 95 % CI –16.4 to −2.8), and enhanced overall performance (Δ = 15.1; 95 % CI 2.7–27.5) versus LEG and Ctrl groups. The LEG showed moderate, non-significant gains; no meaningful changes occurred in Ctrl.
Conclusion
Comprehensive, multi-component injury prevention training improves upper limb stability and swimming performance in adolescent swimmers. Localized shoulder exercises alone are insufficient, underscoring the need for integrative programs targeting shoulder, scapula, core, and neuromuscular coordination.
青少年游泳运动员由于在生长高峰期间反复的上肢运动和有限的神经肌肉控制，肩部过度使用损伤的风险很高。与肩部训练相比，针对整个运动链的综合损伤预防策略可能产生更好的功能结果。本研究比较了局部训练和综合训练对上肢动态稳定性和前爬性能的影响。方法将26名男性青少年游泳运动员随机分为对照组（Ctrl, n = 8）、局部运动组（LEG, n = 9）和综合运动组（CEG, n = 9），为期8周。局部项目包括肩部拉伸和强化，而综合项目增加了肩胛骨稳定、核心强化和综合神经肌肉训练。上肢稳定性通过上肢y平衡测试（YBT-UQ）评估，游泳成绩通过50米爬泳时间和效率评估。ANCOVA调整基线评分，分析组间差异。结果CEG组两臂各方向的YBT-UQ评分均显著提高（Δ = 7.6-15.3 cm; p < 0.05, ρ 2 = 0.25-0.54），前爬时间加快（Δ =−9.6 s; 95% CI -16.4 ~−2.8），整体表现提高（Δ = 15.1; 95% CI 2.7 ~ 27.5）。LEG显示出中度的、不显著的增益；Ctrl键没有发生有意义的更改。结论综合、多组分损伤预防训练可提高青少年游泳运动员上肢稳定性和游泳成绩。单独的局部肩部锻炼是不够的，需要针对肩部、肩胛骨、核心和神经肌肉协调的综合方案。
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