’s lives in these aforementioned ways. Until now, to the best of the author’s knowledge and supported by the research conducted in this review, a systematic review has not been published that has summarized randomized controlled trials (RCT) aimed at assessing the effectiveness of programs in elementary
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The Effect of Primary School-Based Physical Education Programs: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Markel Rico-González
Promoting Physical Activity in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis and Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Elizabeth A. Schlenk, G. Kelley Fitzgerald, Joan C. Rogers, C. Kent Kwoh, and Susan M. Sereika
activity interventions can promote physical activity and improve outcomes in adults with KOA. For example, a recent meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials in adults with lower-extremity OA examined the effect of counseling-based physical activity interventions following one or more American
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Interval Training and Sleep Hygiene for Improving Sleep in Older Adults
Aashirwad Mahajan, Satish Mahajan, and Swanand Tilekar
, the primary aim of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of a future full-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT). The objectives to achieve this aim were as follows: The secondary aim was to understand the possible effects of interventions on objectively and subjectively measured sleep in
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Leila Ahmadnezhad, Ali Yalfani, and Behnam Gholami Borujeni
effective in patients with CLBP. The present research was, therefore, conducted to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of IMT on core muscle activity, pulmonary function, and pain intensity in athletes with CLBP. Methods Study Design The present single-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted in
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mental Training Program With Collegiate Athletes
Carol R. Glass, Claire A. Spears, Rokas Perskaudas, and Keith A. Kaufman
’s college team reported significant improvements in mindfulness, goal-directed energy, and perceived stress. Similarly, a randomized controlled trial with female collegiate basketball players showed significantly more improvements in emotion regulation, substance use, and hostility from post-intervention to
Functional Exercise Improves Mobility Performance in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kimberlee A. Gretebeck, Caroline S. Blaum, Tisha Moore, Roger Brown, Andrzej Galecki, Debra Strasburg, Shu Chen, and Neil B. Alexander
lifestyle physical activity in older adults with T2DM. Methods Study Design This study was a randomized controlled trial. Older adults with T2DM were randomized to either a center-based moderate-intensity FCT intervention with lifestyle behavior change to optimize physical activity adoption and maintenance
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Versus Exercise Program in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Julio Zago, Fellipe Amatuzzi, Tatiana Rondinel, and João Paulo Matheus
there is no valgus” and “less than 180 deg there is valgus.” †† Hip extension was measured in degrees of joint movement. Discussion To our knowledge, this study is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of OMT on runners with PFPS. In our results, we showed that there was a
Effect of Intermittent Hypoxia Training for Dizziness: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Xiao Bao, Jie-Wen Tan, Ying Long, Howe Liu, and Hui-Yu Liu
, there was little study investigating the effects of intermittent hypoxia for dizziness. The purpose of this study was to investigate dizziness improvement under IHT. Methods Study Design This was a prospective, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial with a 4-week follow-up period, conducted in a
Effectiveness of Simulated Horseback Riding for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
TaeYeong Kim, JaeHyuk Lee, SeJun Oh, Seungmin Kim, and BumChul Yoon
controlled trial. Participants Participants were eligible for the study if they fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The specific eligibility criteria included the following: (1) age of 20–64 years and (2) nonspecific LBP lasting at least 3 months, with an average numeric rating scale (NRS) 19 in the previous
Whole-Body Vibration on Performance of Quadriceps After ACL Reconstruction: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Karinna Sonálya Aires da Costa, Daniel Tezoni Borges, Liane de Brito Macedo, Caio Alano de Almeida Lins, and Jamilson Simões Brasileiro
would increase the neuromuscular performance as well as reduce postural oscillation in individuals subjected to ACL reconstruction. Methods Design This is a blinded randomized controlled trial. Participants The study sample consisted of 48 men (mean age: 27.4 [6.2] y; body mass index: 26.8 [3.8] kg/m 2
