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No pain, no gain for people with peripheral artery disease exercising to stay mobile
It’s the kind of maddening conundrum that often faces people with peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a condition involving a narrowing of arteries that…
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Some kids with spinal cord injury may be overlooked for walking rehabilitation
The traditional way to predict whether children can regain movement after spinal cord injuries may exclude a small subset of patients who could benefit from…
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Walk this way: UF research provides insight into heart healthy exercise regimen
Michael G. Perri, Ph.D. Thirty minutes of brisk walking a day is a step in the right direction toward improved heart health, according to a University of…
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With exercise, elders can improve weakened physical abilities
With a prescription of regular structured exercise, sedentary elderly are able to safely improve their physical function and may reduce the likelihood they…
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UF to receive $29.5 million in recovery act funds to begin study of whether exercise prevents disability in older adults
Marco Pahor, director of the UF Institute on Aging (Photo by Sarah Kiewel) The University of Florida will receive $29.5 million in federal stimulus funds over…
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UF team plays major role in success of newly approved Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Duchenne muscular dystrophy families, advocates and health care providers celebrated a milestone in March with the U.S. Food and Drug…
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New UF study to examine effect of health games on exercise, chronic pain
A new study combines physical activity with interactive video games to examine pain levels of women with knee osteoarthritis. Peggy Smith, recruitment…
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Dual-lead deep brain stimulation shows benefit in treating severe MS tremor
Multiple sclerosis patients with severe, treatment-resistant tremors may gain marked improvement from deep brain stimulation surgery, or DBS, in which two DBS…
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UF study shows pumping iron improves strength, independence in frail elderly
Strokes, injuries and the aging process often rob elderly people of the ability to care for themselves, but pumping iron can help restore some independence to…
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UF study shows strength training improves aerobic power in seniors
For healthy older men and women, strength training not only firms muscles, but also significantly improves physical endurance and aerobic power, which can help…