DOES A WII-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ENHANCE BALANCE CONTROL OF INDEPENDENTLY FUNCTIONING OLDER ADULTS? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Does a Wii-based exercise program enhance balance control of independently functioning older adults? A systematic review

magnolia parka Yocheved Laufer, Gali Dar, Einat Kodesh Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel Background: Exercise programs that challenge an individual’s balance have been shown to reduce the risk of falls among older adults.Virtual reality computer-based technology that

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The Open-Book Technique With Sliced Biceps Tendon Autograft Augmentation in the Reconstruction of the Subscapularis in Shoulder Arthroplasty

Postoperative baileys sampler insufficiency of the subscapularis can diminish clinical outcome after shoulder arthroplasty.Poor tendon tissue quality and prior surgery can impair the possibility of reconstruction and healing, as well as the postoperative range of motion and strength.Patch augmentation has been investigated for soft tissue augmentat

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ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD: Implications for the rehabilitation of survivors of torture seeking international protection

Introduction: Rates of torture are especially high among those seeking asylum, with global estimates of forced migrants having experienced torture exceeding 50%.Torture is the strongest predictor of PTSD amongst refugee populations.This study assesses the construct validity and diagnostic rate of the ICD-11 PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) within a po

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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Kitchen Vegetable Waste Extract for Application against Poultry Pathogens, Antimicrobial Activity, and Photocatalytic Dye Degradation

Bacteria develop resistance against antimicrobial drugs, and new remediations are constantly being introduced in the market.Silver and its compounds have strong resistance against different bacteria.The vegetable waste extract-synthesized silver nanoparticles (VWE-AgNPs) have distinct properties and potential applications because of their unique si

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