Physical exercise improves functional capacity and quality of life in patients with acromegaly: a 12-week follow-up study

Therapist-oriented home rehabilitation for adults with sickle cell anemia: effects on muscle strength, functional capacity, and quality of life

“…Considering the recent advances in functional rehabilitation, therapist-oriented home rehabilitation (TOHR) has been increasingly used in the field of physical therapy since it can increase patient compliance and reduce health system costs. Moreover, its results are comparable to those of the face-to-face approach [16,17]. To date, however, no study has evaluated the beneficial effects of TOHR on physical capacity in people with SCA.…”

“…Subsequently, 10 min of balance training was carried out using proprioceptive exercises on the ground, followed by 20 min of aerobic training by walking in functional circuits. Finally, 5 min of global stretching and relaxation exercises were performed using calisthenic exercises for the upper and lower limbs [16,18]. The patients were reassessed 12 weeks after the initial physical therapy evaluation and inclusion in the protocol, and TOHR was then completed.…”

Can home rehabilitation impact impulse oscillometry and lung ultrasound findings in patients with scleroderma-associated interstitial lung disease? A pilot study

“…Home-level exercise intensity was monitored using Borg’s Perceived Exertion Scale < 4 and peripheral oxygen saturation > 92% as criteria; if these signs were not within the indicated range, the patient was instructed to discontinue TOHR and contact the physical therapist in order to restart TOHR after 30 min [ 11 ]. The participants were evaluated before and after 12 weeks of TOHR [ 12 , 13 ].…”

Updates in rare and not-so-rare complications of acromegaly: focus on respiratory function and quality of life in acromegaly

“…Other interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy with a technique called “Think healthy and feel the difference” have proven sustained improvement over 9 months. 139 Moreover, physical activity programs 140 , and increased knowledge about the disease from physician-guided discussion groups or patient associations may also help to improve patient’s QoL 141 .…”