Anodal tDCS and virtual reality gait rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a case series report by Aracely Marks, Shelley Oliveira Barbosa, Daniella Napoli, Susan E. D'Andrea

“…BackgroundStroke is a principal cause of long-term disability worldwide, significantly impairing motor function, including gait and mobility. Conventional physical therapy, primarily focusing on repetitive, task-specific exercises, often falls short in addressing the complex rehabilitative needs of stroke survivors. …”
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Design of a Wearable Exoskeleton Piano Practice Aid Based on Multi-Domain Mapping and Top-Down Process Model by Qiujian Xu, Meihui Li, Guoqiang Chen, Xiubo Ren, Dan Yang, Junrui Li, Xinran Yuan, Siqi Liu, Miaomiao Yang, Mufan Chen, Bo Wang, Peng Zhang, Huiguo Ma

“…Simulation analysis, combined with the motion trajectory of the finger’s proximal joint, calculates that 60° is the maximum bending angle for the aforementioned joint. Physical validation confirms the device’s superior performance in terms of reliability and high-precision motion reproduction, meeting the requirements for piano-assisted training. …”
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Towards quantifying exfiltration from in situ sanitary sewer pipes by John F. Griffith, Joshua A. Steele, Adriana Gonzalez-Fernández, Kenneth C. Schiff

“…Relatively few studies have employed physical measurements of volume loss in field settings. …”
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Numerical Analysis on the Load Sharing Performance of Long-Short CFG Pile Composite Foundation Subjected to Rotation of Adjacent Retaining Wall by Bantayehu Uba Uge, Yuancheng Guo, Yunlong Liu

“…To verify the numerical model, a relatively large-scale 1 g physical model test was conducted. It is revealed that to arrive at a new static equilibrium during progression of wall rotation, the percentage load sharing ratios of the long and short piles change increasingly while the load proportion carried by the upper soil reduces remarkably. …”
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The role of sex, age, and BMI in treatment decisions for knee osteoarthritis: conservative management versus total knee replacement by Fabiola Ojeda, Laura Tío, Francisco Castro-Domínguez, Simone Tassani, Jerome Noailly, Jordi Monfort

“…Methods This case–control study compared patients assigned to TKR versus conservative management, examining subjects aged 60–75 years with radiographically confirmed KOA (Kellgren–Lawrence grades 2–3), with all participants evaluated by blinded clinicians using validated assessment tools including Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADs), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) and Daily physical activity (DPA) questionnaires. The study employed multivariate analysis of variance for continuous variables at both patient and knee levels, followed by univariate analysis of variance for significant factors, while logistic and linear regression analyses were used to calculate odds ratios, with Bonferroni corrections applied to adjust p-values for multiple comparisons. …”
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Use of BIM with Modular Construction in Future Construction Techniques by Ali Ünay, Asena Soyluk, İlayda Omurtay

“…With BIM and the modular construction method, physical conflicts between the structural system and its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems can be easily identified early in the design process, and resolution can be expedited. …”
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Quantitative Evaluation of Top Coal Caving Methods at the Working Face of Extra-Thick Coal Seams Based on the Random Medium Theory by Shi Jiulin, Zhang Quntao, Gao Xiaojin, Xue Jisheng

“…The proposed method is systematically verified with results from physical similarity tests, and different caving methods are assessed by field tests. …”
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Efficacy and safety of glycyrrhizic acid combined to essential phospholipids (Phosphogliv) at non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: results of multicenter double blind randomized plac... by V. T. Ivashkin, I. G. Bakulin, P. O. Bogomolov, M. V. Matsiyevich, N. I. Geyvandova, P. V. Koroy, S. V. Nedogoda, O. A. Sablin, L. G. Lenskaya, Ye. V. Beloborodova, A. A. Bagretsova, R. A. Abdulkhakov, M. F. Osipenko, I. V. Osipova, D. A. Pocheptsov, Ye. V. Chumachek, O. M. Khromtsova, Ye. V. Kuzmicheva

“…Dynamics of the basic physical parameters and laboratory tests was comparable as well. …”
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BreathCarer: Informal carers of patients with chronic breathlessness: a mixed-methods systematic review of burden, needs, coping, and support interventions by Saskia Blütgen, Anne Pralong, Carolin Wilharm, Yvonne Eisenmann, Raymond Voltz, Steffen T. Simon

“…Breathlessness is a significant risk factor for high carers’ burden, contributing to deteriorating physical and mental health among carers and creating an urgent need for external support. …”
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The challenges of evidence-based prehabilitation in a real-life context for patients preparing for colorectal surgery—a cohort study and multiple case analysis by A. D. Talen, N. L. U. van Meeteren, J. A. Barten, I. Pereboom, W. P. Krijnen, H. Jager-Wittenaar, B. C. Bongers, G. van der Sluis

“…Adherence was remarkably low (25%, 53%, 54%) in three patients who struggled to execute the prehabilitation program due to multiple physical and cognitive impairments. Conclusion Implementation fidelity of an evidence-based multimodal prehabilitation program for high-risk patients preparing for colorectal surgery in real-life practice was moderate because adherence was high for most patients, but low for some patients. …”
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Torque visuomotor feedback training versus standard eccentric exercise for the management of patellar tendinopathy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by David Evans, Francesco Negro, Michail Arvanitidis, Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, Ragul Selvamoorthy, Patricio Pincheira

“…In individuals with PT, the primary outcomes will be the Victorian Institute of Sport-Patella (VISA-P) questionnaire to measure disability/physical function, and pain with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). …”
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Proportion and Associated Factors of Low Vision among Adult Patients Attending at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Gondar Town, Ethiopia by Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Gizachew Tilahun Belete, Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Aragaw Kegne Assaye

“…Data were collected through the use of a structural questionnaire and physical eye examination. Data were entered into Epi Info version 7, and analysis was performed by using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20. …”
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Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination in a population-based pediatric cohort by Jakob Höppner, Christoph Maier, Anne Schlegtendal, Anna Hoffmann, Astrid Petersmann, Thomas Lücke, Nicole Toepfner, Folke Brinkmann

“…However, a subset of young adolescents exhibited a decline in physical performance compared to pre-pandemic conditions. …”
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An Investigation of the Capabilities of Resin Tire Carbon Black “N-330” as a Waste Binder in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures by Amr. A. Nada, Walid Fouad Edris, Hebah Mohammad Al-Jabali, Ahmed D. Almutairi, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed, Shady Khairy

“…The impact of replacing bitumen with resin that contains TCB N-330 on the physical, rheological, and thermal characteristics of RTCB N-330 as a modified asphalt binder is assessed in this study. …”
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Prospective directions for the development of means and methods for detection and fixation of handprints by V. V. Korniienko

“…The analysis of the latest foreign publications has shown significant achievements that help to effectively solve the above problems, significantly expanding the arsenal of forensic tools and methods of working with traces at the scene. Physical methods of detecting traces have received significant development. …”
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Evolution Characteristics of a High-Level Asymmetric Fracture-Seepage Community and Precise Coalbed Methane Drainage Technology during Mining of Outburst-Prone Coal Seam Groups by Hongbing Wang, Zhiheng Cheng, Tie Li, Liang Chen, Quanle Zou, Shengli Yang, Jialin Cao

“…For these purposes, by taking Shaqu No. 1 Coal Mine (Lvliang City, Shanxi Province, China) as a research object, this research studied migration and caving characteristics of overlying strata by combining physical similar material simulation, numerical simulation, and field measurement. …”
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Early childhood obesity prevention efforts through a life course health development perspective: A scoping review. by Sheri Volger, Diane Rigassio Radler, Pamela Rothpletz-Puglia

“…All interventions included strategies to influence individual- or interpersonal-level health behaviors, yet few removed obstacles in the healthcare system, physical/built environment, or sociocultural environment. …”
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Relationship between dietary intake and atherogenic index of plasma in cardiometabolic phenotypes: a cross-sectional study from the Azar cohort population by Shirin Soheilifard, Elnaz Faramarzi, Reza Mahdavi

“…Adjustments were made for age, gender, socioeconomic status, and physical activity. Results A notable difference was observed in demographic and clinical status between cardiometabolic groups of males and females. …”
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The Law of Fracture Evolution of Overlying Strata and Gas Emission in Goaf under the Influence of Mining by Cheng Cheng, Xiaoyu Cheng, Rui Yu, Wenping Yue, Chao Liu

“…The aim of this study was to explore a case study of the Wangjialing coal mine 12322 working face in Shanxi, China, through physical simulation and field observation. The mine is characterized by overlying strata fracture in goaf during the process of working face mining. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators of User Engagement With Digital Mental Health Interventions for People With Psychosis or Bipolar Disorder: Systematic Review and Best-Fit Framework Synthe... by Emily Eisner, Sophie Faulkner, Stephanie Allan, Hannah Ball, Daniela Di Basilio, Jennifer Nicholas, Aansha Priyam, Paul Wilson, Xiaolong Zhang, Sandra Bucci

“…MethodsA systematic search of 7 databases identified empirical studies reporting qualitative or quantitative data about factors affecting staff or patient engagement with DMHIs aiming to monitor or improve the mental or physical health of people with psychosis or bipolar disorder. …”
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