Author(s): Chen EH; Saminathar AJ; Roberts M; Bergdahl A;

Introduction: Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization among older women. While dance classes have gained popularity to reduce the risk of falls, in-person classes may be inaccessible. Online classes provide feasible solutions, but are limited by the lower intensity required by the virtual environment. Blood flow restriction (BFR) provides a safe way ...

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Author(s): Reyt M; Adoutoro J; Borgetto F; Desrosiers C; Barbaux L; Gong K; Savard J; Grenier S; Dang Vu TT;

Insomnia and anxiety are highly prevalent and often comorbid in older adults. Although cognitive behavioural therapy is the first-line treatment for insomnia, few interventions simultaneously address both conditions. Furthermore, access remains limited by provider availability and high costs. To ...

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Author(s): Doucet C; Gagnon IJ; Beaulieu C; Grilli L; Teel EF;

Objective: To determine if physiotherapy outcomes differ in children with concussion treated in-clinic versus virtually. Methods: Licensed physiotherapists assessed and treated 23 children with concussion using telehealth delivery during COVID-19. These patients were matched to children assessed and treated in-clinic before (n = 23) and during (n = 23) t ...

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Author(s): Rosenstein B; Bergevin M; Bobeuf F; Bherer L; Pageaux B; Roy M; Fortin M;

Background: Multimodal exercise programs do not specifically target lumbar paraspinal musculature, but incorporate aspects of different exercises to have an overall benefit. Objective: To investigate the effect of a multimodal exercise program on paraspinal muscle volume and composition, and patient outcomes in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLB ...

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Author(s): Mohanathas N; Montanari L; Downey R; Li KZH; Pichora-Fuller MK; Bherer L; Lussier M; Phillips N; Wittich W; St-Onge N; Gagne JP; Campos JL;

Background: Multitasking, such as listening while balancing, relies on integrated processing in the sensory, cognitive, and motor systems; systems that often decline with age. Hearing loss is linked to increased risks of both falls and cognitive decline. Improving cognitive processing through exe ...

Article GUID: 42054294

Author(s): Laplante A; Bergdahl A;

Purpose: Cardiolipin is a phospholipid located in the inner mitochondrial membrane and is released following myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. While cardiolipin has documented effects in several tissues, its impact on skeletal muscle function and mitochondrial respiration remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of e ...

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Author(s): Côté M; Ramos Salas X; Carrière K; Alberga AS;

Incretin-based therapies, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), are approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related conditions, and have demonstrated significant benefits for individuals with these conditions. However, in recent years, public interest and demand for GLP-1RAs-often driven by media, social media ...

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Author(s): Alberga AS; Forouhar V; Lurye V; Adamo KB; Avery S; Ball GDC; Farnesi BC; Gaudet L; Nagpal TS; Piccinini-Vallis H; Ramos Salas X; Rhodes RE; Vallis M; Cook J; Graham TM; Stanworth-Belleville K; Cohen TR;

Background: Conversations regarding health behaviours, mental health, and socioeconomic contexts are recommended during prenatal visits to optimize maternal and fetal health outcomes. This study was designed to develop and evaluate the acceptability of a clinical dialogue tool called Conversation ...

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Author(s): Montpetit C; Vaillancourt N; Rosenstein B; Wesselink EO; Dover G; Weiss C; Papula LA; Melek A; Weber KA; Elliott JM; Fortin M;

Article GUID: 41943153

Author(s): Iuliano SG; Coupal J; Bacon S; Teel EF;

The objective was to characterize the definitions and criteria used to determine persisting symptoms after concussion in children. This scoping review followed a five-step framework. Four databases (PubMed, Scopus, PsychInfo, and Web of Science) were searched using the concepts of concussion, children, and persisting symptoms. Articles were included if th ...

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Author(s): Gu Y; Hsu CL; Boa Sorte Silva NC; Tam RC; Alkeridy WA; Lam K; Liu-Ambrose T;

Background: Subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment (SIVCI) is characterized by white matter hyperintensities (WMH) that contribute to executive dysfunction and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive reserve (CR) is the brain's ability to maintain cognitive performance despite pathology. Resting-state functional connectivity ( ...

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