Objective Type 1 diabetes mellitus rates are rising worldwide. The health benefits of physical exercise in this condition are many, but more than 60% do not participate, mainly from fear of hypoglycemia. This systematic review explores the effects of physical exercise modes on blood glucose level...

Introduction Falls as a complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) can have a major impact on the health of older adults. Previous reviews have demonstrated that certain exercise interventions are effective at reducing falls in older people; however, no studies have quantified the effectiveness of ex...

Despite improvements in therapy a large proportion of individuals with cancer will have a shortened life expectancy because of advanced or metastatic disease. Advances in therapy have however, extended life in those with advanced cancer thus heightening the importance of living well and preventin...

BACKGROUND: Remaining physically active during and after cancer treatment is known to improve associated adverse effects, improve overall survival and reduce the probability of relapse. This systematic review addresses the question: is an exercise training programme beneficial in people with canc...

Background: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have demonstrated that exercise is an effective intervention to prevent falls in older adults living in the community. However, there remains uncertainty about the safety of prescribing exercise in this group, particularly considering many may have...

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions through Physical Education (PE) exercises on bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) of children and adolescents. The research was conducted using the online electronic databases PubMed, Science Dir...

QUESTION: Does exercise improve postprandial glycaemic control in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus? DESIGN: A systematic review of randomised trials. PARTICIPANTS: Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. INTERVENTION: Exercise, performed more than once a wee...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is a painful, chronically disabling joint disease that often significantly compromises function and independence. With the generalized rise in the age of the global population, the number of people suffering from musculoskeletal disorde...

Background: Aromatherapy, massage and reflexology are widely used in palliative care. Despite this, there are questions about their suitability for inclusion in clinical guidelines. The need to understand their benefits is a public priority, especially in light of funding pressures. Aim: To sy...

<LEAP> highlights the findings and application of Cochrane reviews and other evidence pertinent to the practice of physical therapy. The Cochrane Library is a respected source of reliable evidence related to health care. Cochrane systematic reviews explore the evidence for and against the effecti...