Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.20950014

Effectiveness of Smart Music Boxing Machine in Improving Upper Extremity Coordination in Patients with Chronic Stroke

Rimon Francesca Marie B, Nunga Jowela Mari H, Miana Abigail L

This study examined the effectiveness of the Smart Music Boxing Machine in improving upper extremity coordination among patients with chronic stroke. Utilizing a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design, the research quantitatively assessed changes in motor performance using…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21309902

A Bibliometric Analysis of Clinical Geneticists Pioneering Clinical Genetics in the Developing World

Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi

Background: Clinical genetics has advanced significantly due to the contributions of pioneering physicians, particularly in developed countries. However, less is known about the key figures shaping the field in the developing world.

Materials and…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21312259

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Pre-Existing Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunctions: 30 Years of Clinical Observations and Theoretical Correlation with the Kinetic Chain

Georgios Kostopoulos

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most studied musculoskeletal injuries and are traditionally associated with athletic activity. However, long-term clinical physiotherapy experience suggests that a considerable number of ACL injuries occur in non-athletic populations and…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21318557

Game Na! Unpacking the Play Preferences and Social Participation of School-Age Children Diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Daelord Valerie M. Torralba

This study examined the social participation and activity preferences of school-aged children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using the Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and Preferences for Activities of…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21318917

The Correlation between Dancing and the Body Image of Teenagers with Low Self-Esteem in Antipolo City

Cristina Sandra G. Cirelos

Body image dissatisfaction and low self-esteem remain pressing mental health concerns among adolescents, increasingly amplified by social media exposure to unrealistic beauty standards. This quantitative study determined the correlation between dancing and the body image of 50 teenagers (aged…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.21309483

Silymarin in Hepatology: A Historical and Contemporary Perspective on its Therapeutic Potential

Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi

Silymarin, a flavonolignan complex derived from Silybum marianum (milk thistle), has been extensively studied for its hepatoprotective properties since the 1960s. Early European research laid the foundation for its therapeutic application in liver diseases, including acute and chronic hepatitis,…...

Narrative Review 10.5281/zenodo.21312395

Cancer Management in Extremely Elderly Patients: Applying Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in High Burden Settings

Rahul Garg

The demographic shift toward an aging population has resulted in an increasing number of extremely elderly patients (aged 80 years and above) presenting with cancer diagnoses. This population presents unique challenges in oncological care, characterized by physiological vulnerability, multiple…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.20964283

Load Optimization Method for Fatigue Testing of Large Deformation Structures Based on Stiffness Matching

Fahad Abul Kalam

To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of load optimization for fatigue testing of large deformation structures, this paper introduces a novel load optimization method grounded in stiffness matching. The core of this approach is the utilization of displacement response error as the primary…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.21312145

Rewiring Recovery: Neuroplasticity's Role in Stroke Rehabilitation

Rahul Garg

Neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity to reorganize neural networks, plays a fundamental role in stroke recovery through multiple mechanisms spanning cellular to network levels. This narrative review synthesizes current understanding of neuroplastic processes in stroke rehabilitation, examining…...