The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is an established submaximal exercise assessment designed to quantify functional exercise capacity in diverse populations. By measuring the distance a subject can walk ...

Researchers identified a greater increase in functional capacity, the ability to perform activities of daily living, as a result of Nordic walking in patients with coronary heart disease compared to ...

Objective To identify the optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and reduce adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults. Design Systematic review and ...

man with virtual reality goggles on Researchers found data that showed young patients in the early phase of schizophrenia would benefit by the Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool, as a ...

Structured walking programs that boost step rate may offer a simple, measurable way to enhance functional independence for older adults facing frailty. Study: Walking cadence as a measure of activity ...

Effective methods to improve body composition and metabolic/hormonal dysregulation are central to breast cancer care. We hypothesized that a nutrition regimen focused on food quality and an observed ...