Adolescent obesity has increased dramatically in several countries in recent decades; however, the contribution of physical activity level to adolescent adiposity requires clarification. This article investigates the effect of physical activity on subsequent levels of adiposity in adolescence. Th...

Objectives: Cancer and its' treatment can result in a range of symptoms detrimental to quality of life (QoL). Recent reviews have confirmed the benefits of general exercise to cancer survivors (e.g. Cramp and Daniel, 2008; Stevinson et al 2004) but little is know about the specific effects of res...

Purpose: To determine the effects of exercise on metabolic and morphological outcomes among people with HIV using a systematic search strategy of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: Two independent reviewers assessed studies using a predetermined protocol. Results: Nine RCTs (469 parti...

Objective: To examine the effect of dynamic resistance exercise training on blood pressure (BP) and other cardiovascular risk factors in healthy sedentary adults. Design and Methods: Meta-analysis of studies retrieved from four electronic databases as well as cross-referencing from identified art...

Purpose: The incidence of HIV infection continues to grow in the general population and is considered to be a chronic disease. Patients with HIV infection are one patient group that physical therapists can expect to encounter in practice. The purpose of our study was to review current literature ...

Background: With a rapid increase in aging population and prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide, older adults are seen facing more physical and psychological burdens, affecting their quality of life (QoL). Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese mind-body physical activity, appeals to many older adults...

Objective: To identify empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Tai Chi in treating fibromyalgia (FM). Method: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the effectiveness of Tai Chi and standard care or conventional therapeutic exerc...

Objective To systematically evaluate the effect of tai chi exercise on balance function and fall prevention in the elderly. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the balance function and fall prevention of Tai Chi exercise in the elderly were searched by computer for PubMed, Web of Scie...

Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease in the elderly. The signs and symptoms are degeneration of joint surface, pain, stiffness, swelling and decrease in physical function. Knee OA is the most common joint disease and more prevalent among older adults. Tai Chi Chuan i...

Objective: Mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs) have been shown to be efficacious in treating internally focused psychological disorders (e.g., depression); however, it is still unclear whether MBTs provide improved functioning and symptom relief for individuals with externalizing disorders, includ...