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Free Subscription 25.05.2026 18 Am J Phys Med Rehabil 15 Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2 Clin Rehabil 12 Disabil Rehabil 2 J Neurol 5 J Occup Rehabil 2 J Rehabil Med 1 Phys Ther 11 PLoS One

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Am J Phys Med Rehabil

1. ER G, Sacaklidir R, Gilan H, Kaplan H, et al
   Evaluation of the Long-Term Efficacy of Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections Without Local Anesthetic Agents.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 12. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003038.
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2. SHAFEEK MM, Battesha HHM, Elmasry HM, Fahmy SM, et al
   Impact of Idiopathic Scoliosis on Balance and Footprint Symmetry in Adolescents: Cross Section study.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 12. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003037.
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3. ABDULSALAM AJ, Al-Hashel J, Abdulsalam M, Ozcakar L, et al
   Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Perspective.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 12. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003040.
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4. LEFILES K, Davies C, Pohlad J, Ha C, et al
   Sequential Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment of Sacral Stress Fracture in a Triathlete: A Case Report.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 19. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003047.
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5. YURUK D, Akkaya OT, Yilmaz M, Gungor Y, et al
   Optimum Sonoanatomical Approach for Selective Cervical Nerve Root Block: Evaluation of Three Different Needle Pathways in Cadavers and Volunteers.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 16. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003014.
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6. YANG FA, Chen HC, Wu PJ, Chi TW, et al
   Prescribing Resistance Training in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 1. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003025.
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7. FU M, Xu S, Liang X, Liu S, et al
   Efficacy of Dual Mirror Therapy on Naming Recovery in Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 27. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003019.
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8. LEE YJ, Lee EJ, Choi SM, Yoo MC, et al
   Evoked Potentials as a Complementary Tool for Tract-Level Functional Assessment in Postoperative Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 1. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003030.
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9. MEILING JB, Pulos N, Spinner RJ, Shin AY, et al
   Differentiating Upper Trunk Brachial Plexopathies From the Electrodiagnostic "Gray Zone" Extraforaminal Cervical Nerve Root Injuries With Brachial Plexus Ultrasound: A case series.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 27. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003024.
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10. NGUYEN V, Altschuler E, Jasey N
    Brainstem Symptoms with Unexpected Motor Deficits: A Clinical Vignette.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Mar 30. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003000.
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11. COMINO-SUAREZ N, Herrera V, Albusac J, Martin-de-Vidales J, et al
    Efficacy of Immersive Virtual Reality for Improving Upper Limb Motor Function in Patients with Central Nervous System Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 8. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003032.
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12. JEONG WJ, Caffrey JP, Lam L, Cortez AN, et al
    Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Curriculum Development in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency: Process, Outcomes, and Insights.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 20. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002967.
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13. GONZALEZ B, Lugosi S, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Zhang B, et al
    Barriers to Improving Diversity in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Programs: A National Survey of Program Directors.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 1. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003026.
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14. HOGUE D, Cabacungan J, Richman S, Aey D, et al
    Cognitive-Executive Screening as a Predictor of Falls in Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals: A Retrospective Observational Study.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 8. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003033.
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15. BELL E
    Language Access and Prosthetic Embodiment as Structural Barriers in Rehabilitation for People Experiencing Homelessness.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003004.
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16. BANKS JL, Lam J, Hurwitz M
    Authors' Response to Language Access and Prosthetic Embodiment as Structural Barriers in Rehabilitation for People Experiencing Homelessness.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 7. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003005.
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17. ABDULSALAM AJ, Ambardar R, Alkandari SY, Shehab D, et al
    Morton's Hammer: Iatrogenic Toe Deformity After a Blind Forefoot Injection.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003029.
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18. STRADER S, Smither FC, Klein M, Wiltshire T, et al
    Leading the Way: Cellular and Gene Therapies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Transforming Functional Outcomes Through Regenerative Innovation.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 20. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003049.
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    Arch Phys Med Rehabil

19. TOH YN, Xu J, Baker P, Bowers AR, et al
    Reinforcement-Based Head-Scan Training for Drivers with Homonymous Visual Field Loss Improves Blind-Side Detection.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 14:S0003-9993(26)00709.
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20. SASAKI T, Miyata K, Koga R, Iwahashi K, et al
    EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level index value changes associated with clinically important functional improvement in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury: insights from mean change analysis.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 15:S0003-9993(26)00708.
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21. ZHANG X
    Response to Letter to the Editor: "Conservative Treatments of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis".
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 15:S0003-9993(26)00676.
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22. VAN OORT MJ, Kouwijzer I, de Groot S, Thijssen DHJ, et al
    Cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with spinal cord injury: the relationship with motor completeness.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 15:S0003-9993(26)00711.
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23. PARROTT D, Malec J, Altman I, Logan D, et al
    Retrospective cohort study of Participant Characteristics and Outcomes of Advanced Postacute Brain Injury Rehabilitation for Brain Injury due to Hypoxia.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 16:S0003-9993(26)00684.
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24. VENEMAN T, Voorn EL, Engel J, Nollet F, et al
    Reliability of the first ventilatory threshold assessment in people with neuromuscular diseases: Impact on exercise prescription and evaluation.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 16:S0003-9993(26)00726.
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25. DONKERS SJ, Lohse KR, Melam GR, Buragadda S, et al
    Translingual neural stimulation to improve gait and balance in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 17:S0003-9993(26)00706.
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26. MISTRETTA EG, Ehde DM, Turner AP, Alschuler KN, et al
    Does depressed mood affect accuracy of perceptions of cognitive function in multiple sclerosis? The role of momentary depressive symptoms in the correspondence between subjective and objective cognition in multiple sclerosis.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 17:S0003-9993(26)00729.
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27. MOREIRA MF, Oliveira MAP
    Challenging a Gold Standard in Rehabilitation Research: The Limits of Outcome-Centered Trials in Pain Science.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 17:S0003-9993(26)00731.
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28. HUANG CC, Yang FA, Chu YC, Chang KC, et al
    The Impact of Taiwan's Nationwide Post-Acute Care Program on Functional Recovery, Healthcare Utilization, and Cost-Effectiveness for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 17:S0003-9993(26)00624.
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29. RIDER JV, Allebest JM
    Increasing Access to Quality Health Care for the Deaf Community: A Guide for Clinicians.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 19:S0003-9993(26)00581.
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30. BAYLEY MT, Chundamala J, Foster E, Yaroslavtseva O, et al
    FLOW Trial - The effect of fluoxetine combined with exercise on motor recovery after stroke: an RCT.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 18:S0003-9993(26)00727.
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31. DEUTSCH A, Smith L
    Quality Measurement: Key Terms and Definitions.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 19:S0003-9993(26)00683.
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32. BOUTROS M, Awad G, Saad JP, Smadi Z, et al
    Supervised Physiotherapy vs Home Exercise After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis Supervised Physiotherapy vs Home Exercise After Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Rehabilitation Delivery Models.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 19:S0003-9993(26)00728.
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33. HAKBIJL-VAN DER WIND AJ, van Leeuwen CMC, van Diemen T, de Man-van Ginkel JM, et al
    Life satisfaction following spinal cord injury and psychological factors - a prospective longitudinal cohort study.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 May 20:S0003-9993(26)00645.
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    Clin Rehabil

34. HUANG CC, Chu YC, Chen LH, Chen WD, et al
    Association between postoperative rehabilitation pathway, dose, and three-year mortality in older adults with hip fracture: A nationwide retrospective cohort study.
    Clin Rehabil. 2026 May 19:2692155261450158. doi: 10.1177/02692155261450158.
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35. LI M, Jiang C, Wang R, Huang L, et al
    Prehabilitation before hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: A randomised controlled trial.
    Clin Rehabil. 2026 May 20:2692155261450149. doi: 10.1177/02692155261450149.
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    Disabil Rehabil

36. NOZOE M, Ikeda T, Tani T, Ogino T, et al
    Effect of early mobilization in patients hospitalized for acute stroke with premorbid disability: a target trial emulation using instrumental variable analysis.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 15:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2672909.
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37. HANSEN TEA, Lindahl-Jacobsen L, Skou ST, Falk Brekke M, et al
    Essential needs for people with type 2 diabetes integrating physical activity into daily life post-rehabilitation: a focus group study.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 16:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2672866.
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38. LEE N, Nguyen BN, Chen RT, Makrai E, et al
    Voicing the unseen: understanding communication barriers in inherited retinal diseases.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 18:1-17. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2669998.
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39. DEJONGE SR, Huynh TLT, Flores VA, Motl RW, et al
    Sedentary behavior and its correlates in adults with multiple sclerosis.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 18:1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2669994.
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40. STINISSEN L, Peet E, van de Camp SAJH, Tanis H, et al
    Congenital myopathies in adult patients: lived experiences and coping mechanisms.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 18:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2660001.
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41. GIBSON M, Jordan H, Lottridge D
    Co-creation of APO: a mixed reality stroke rehabilitation application using a holistic indigenous model of health.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 18:1-22. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2664292.
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42. ASIGE E, Saloojee G, Kintu E, Andrews C, et al
    Implementation of goal directed therapy and assistive devices as part of the Akwenda Intervention Program for children and young people with cerebral palsy in Uganda.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 19:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2672265.
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43. CRAFOORD C, Johansson GM
    Physiotherapists' and occupational therapists' perspectives on challenges and opportunities for equitable stroke rehabilitation in northeastern Tanzania - a qualitative study.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 20:1-14. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2672276.
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44. BERNTSSON C, Milner J, Hailer YD
    Navigating uncertainty and resilience: a framework for understanding caregivers' experiences and support needs.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 20:1-16. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2672861.
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45. EVERARD C, Wadey R, Humphrey K, Day M, et al
    The forgotten other: supporting the caregivers of people with limb absence during the hospital-to-home transition.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 20:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2669995.
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46. LOTHBERG M, Niman A, Engstrom S, Meyer J, et al
    "Designing my support in daily living" - Co-production and feasibility of a brief tool for enhancing service user engagement among neurodivergent young adults.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 21:1-17. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2674620.
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47. SAND O, Graf W, Ribom AM, Andersson M, et al
    The hows and whys of physical activity and recovery after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a mixed methods study.
    Disabil Rehabil. 2026 May 21:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2674627.
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    J Neurol

48. BANIHANI HA, Esmail MM, Ibrahim SM, Ghozy S, et al
    Effectiveness of telemedicine-based rehabilitation after stroke: a systematic review.
    J Neurol. 2026;273:327.
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49. ROMANO F, Valsasina P, Albergoni M, Amato MP, et al
    Increased functional network connectivity following cognitive rehabilitation in progressive multiple sclerosis with moderate to severe disabilty: findings from the CogEx study.
    J Neurol. 2026;273:325.
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    J Occup Rehabil

50. GONZALEZ-BLANCH C, Martinez-Gomez S, Perez-Garcia-Abad S, Ruiz-Gutierrez J, et al
    Predictors of Mental Health-Related Sick Leave at Referral to Clinical Psychology: A Population-Based Study Using Electronic Health Records.
    J Occup Rehabil. 2026 May 18. doi: 10.1007/s10926-026-10414.
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51. ROSSEN CB, Jannsen BE, Stochkendahl MJ, Christiansen DH, et al
    The Implementation of the Toolbox "Talk About Pain-Take Action Together" to Improve Musculoskeletal Pain Management in the Workplace.
    J Occup Rehabil. 2026 May 19. doi: 10.1007/s10926-026-10413.
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52. BENO A, Hensing G, Jonsdottir IH
    Workplace Adjustments and Sick Leave Duration Among Individuals with Stress-Related Disorders: A Longitudinal Register Follow-up in Sweden.
    J Occup Rehabil. 2026 May 20. doi: 10.1007/s10926-026-10412.
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53. TOBEN D, de Wind A, Roorda LD, Anema J, et al
    Longitudinal Associations Between Core Health Domains, Assessed Using the PROMIS-29, and Work Ability in a Working Population: Findings from the Lifelines Cohort Study.
    J Occup Rehabil. 2026 May 21. doi: 10.1007/s10926-026-10411.
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54. WONDIMU H, Misganaw H, Melkamu G
    Sustainable Livelihoods and Disability at Work: Experiences, Resources, and Coping in Ethiopia.
    J Occup Rehabil. 2026 May 22. doi: 10.1007/s10926-026-10398.
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    J Rehabil Med

55. ALBERS R, Lemke S, Fauser D, Schaffer F, et al
    Non-inferiority of digitally assisted outpatient rehabilitation in patients with back pain: 12-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
    J Rehabil Med. 2026;58:jrm44366.
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56. OTSUBO S, Kawakami D, Okuno S, Kawamitsu K, et al
    Prognostic profiles for discharge destination identified during intensive care unit admission: a decision tree analysis.
    J Rehabil Med. 2026;58:jrm44237.
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    Phys Ther

57. LIN LY, Lin AC, Lai PC, Fang CJ, et al
    Effects of non-surgical interventions on standing posture and pain in children with flexible flatfoot: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Phys Ther. 2026;106:pzag033.
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    PLoS One

58. CITRON C, Gittings L, Oberwasserlechner M, Ronan A, et al
    'We need to be supported so that we are able to also provide better care' Well-being and self-care needs among health workers providing HIV care to children and adolescents in Africa: Qualitative findings from 12 high HIV-prevalence African countries.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0335298.
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59. MALAIA EA, Borneman SC, Borneman J, Krebs J, et al
    Age and language experience modulate predictive processing in the visual modality.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0346695.
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60. MOHAMADIZADEH M, Sharifi S, Motamed N, Shadman MA, et al
    Effect of intra-dialytic pedaling exercise on dialysis adequacy: A randomized controlled trial.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0348063.
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61. ERARSLAN I, Budak M, Tarakci D
    Effects of music-based occupational therapy activities on attention executive functions in children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0349284.
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62. THOMAS M, Herring LY, Davies MJ, Wilde L, et al
    Maintaining function and participation through tailored 24-hour movement behaviours for people living with multiple long-term conditions and frailty (The PERSONAL-AGILITY study): Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0348372.
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63. OSTENSON B, Ostenfeld E, Edlund J, Arheden H, et al
    Dynamic right ventricular and atrial volume responses to exercise in endurance-trained and untrained healthy individuals.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347745.
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64. DESANDRI DR, Aslani AO, Qhabibi FR, Nikoletou D, et al
    Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation and atherosclerotic plaque regression in ASCVD: Is exercise really a game-changer? A scoping review of controlled trials.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347557.
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65. CHANG G, Malhotra R, Seligman B
    Socioeconomic status and the relationship of physical performance with activities of daily living among US older adults.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347918.
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66. MAC R, Saliba-Gustafsson EA, Anger A, Sundberg CJ, et al
    Getting psychiatry on the move-Implementation and evaluation of Braining, a structured physical exercise intervention in outpatient psychiatry: A convergent-parallel mixed methods study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0348234.
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67. ABRAMOV R, Stern A, Feniger-Schaal R, Elefant C, et al
    'Just Play' (JP) - creative arts therapies-based dyadic intervention for children with intellectual disability and their mothers: Study protocol for a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0349576.
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68. PAN Z, Lu J, Sun Y, Qian Y, et al
    Priming iTBS for lower limb rehabilitation after stroke: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial on efficacy and neuroplasticity.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0349578.
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