Biomed Tech (Berl). 2026 Aug 7. doi: 10.1515/bmt-2026-0338. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: This study aimed to develop and preliminarily evaluate a lightweight wearable hand exoskeleton integrated with virtual reality (VR) feedback for post-stroke hand rehabilitation.METHODS: A compact ex
Mil Med. 2026 Aug 1;191(Supplement_1):209-215. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usag058.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Although powered orthotic devices are becoming more available and increasingly recognized by the medical community, several factors still prevent them from being widely adopted. These orthoses typically
Mil Med. 2026 Aug 1;191(Supplement_1):44-53. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usaf634.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries may require specialty care to maximize return to duty (RTD) for active-duty service members (ADSM). An Investigator General's report revealed specialty care shortages may challenge
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 6. doi: 10.4274/tftrd.2026.17479. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe thenar muscles are supplied by the median nerve's recurrent motor branch (RMB). Its integrity is crucial for normal thumb motion, despite its small size and frequent neglect. We report a 70-year-old
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 6. doi: 10.4274/tftrd.2026.16766. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: Lymphedema, which may develop following mastectomy due to breast cancer, can negatively affect hand grip strength in women. This study aims to determine the effects of lymphedema on hand gri
Front Neurol. 2026 Jul 22;17:1876892. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1876892. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability, with upper extremity hemiparesis affecting approximately 80% of survivors. While the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is the reference standard fo
J Med Ext Real. 2025 Oct 13;2(1):315-324. doi: 10.1177/29941520251381338. eCollection 2025.ABSTRACTChronic shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal pain condition that can have a profound impact on a sufferer's life and a large socioeconomic health care burden to society. The aim of this study was
Int Urol Nephrol. 2026 Aug 5. doi: 10.1007/s11255-026-05312-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can impair respiratory, muscle, and functional capacity. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of fundamental and functional inspiratory muscle train
PLoS One. 2026 Aug 5;21(8):e0353750. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0353750. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Global aging patterns are highly heterogeneous, especially in diverse socioeconomic contexts.OBJECTIVE: We aimed to analyze the determinants of functional performance within the WHO's Integ
Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Aug;18(4):727-737. doi: 10.4055/cios25254. Epub 2026 Jun 9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: In patients with advanced cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS), conventional surgical outcomes are often suboptimal due to the long distance required for nerve regeneration. The supercharged end-to-side a
Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Aug;18(4):708-721. doi: 10.4055/cios25474. Epub 2026 Mar 26.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Home-based rehabilitation after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) often lacks objective monitoring. To address this limitation, we developed the ANAPA digital rehabilitation (DR) system, whic
Acad Emerg Med. 2026 Aug;33(8):e70390. doi: 10.1111/acem.70390.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Malnutrition is common among older adults and is associated with adverse outcomes, yet its impact and relationship with geriatric vulnerability in emergency department (ED) patients remain underrecognized.OBJECTIVES:
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2026 Aug 4:104830. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2026.104830. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Terrible triad injury of the elbow (TTI) is usually managed surgically because of instability and the risk of poor outcomes. Recent reports suggest that a carefully selected subgr
Prosthet Orthot Int. 2026 Aug 4. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000571. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Clinical evidence substantiating the advantages multi-grip myoelectric hand prosthesis over conventional myoelectric hand prosthesis in daily life remains inconclusive.OBJECTIVES: The study
Clin Rheumatol. 2026 Aug 4. doi: 10.1007/s10067-026-08335-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Raynaud-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) into Turkish, and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish v
J Exp Orthop. 2026 Aug 3;13(3):e70875. doi: 10.1002/jeo2.70875. eCollection 2026 Jul.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: The aim of this consensus was to provide evidence-based recommendations for individual rehabilitation interventions following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. These recommendations are int
Eur J Sport Sci. 2026 Aug;26(8):e70233. doi: 10.1002/ejsc.70233.ABSTRACT(A) Investigate test-retest reliability of posterior tibial pulse palpation to determine arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) and examine validity against hand-held Doppler ultrasound. (B) Investigate the suitability of using 130%
Eur Spine J. 2026 Aug 4. doi: 10.1007/s00586-026-10218-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Prolonged smartphone use is frequently associated with poor neck posture and the development of Text Neck Syndrome (TNS). This study aimed to compare manual dexterity between university students with and
J Neuropsychol. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1111/jnp.70069. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite extensive research on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND), interest in cognitive rehabilitation has emerged only within the past 15 years. HAND are characterised by mild-to-moderate impairments in mu
Disabil Rehabil. 2026 Aug 3:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2706362. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: To evaluate the measurement properties of the functional index for hand osteoarthritis (FIHOA) in subjects with rhizarthrosis using classical and modern psychometric methods.METHODS: 164 indi
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.26.09209-9. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a common complication after stroke, characterized by pain, edema, and functional impairment of the upper limb. Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) play a k
Work. 2026 Aug 3:10519815261472853. doi: 10.1177/10519815261472853. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBackgroundManual watering involves prolonged gripping, repetitive wrist motions, and static postures, potentially contributing to musculoskeletal disorders.ObjectiveTo design an ergonomic watering tool
Minerva Dent Oral Sci. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6329.26.05287-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: A common issue with full-arch implant rehabilitations is the inconvenience of prosthesis removal, which must be performed every 6-12 months to ensure proper hygiene. The purpose of this
Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2026 Aug 3:15459683261469091. doi: 10.1177/15459683261469091. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Reliable prediction of upper-limb recovery after stroke can support rehabilitation planning, yet few prognostic models have been tested beyond their development cohorts
