Tag: réhabilitation
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The Race Against Time: Ireland’s Stroke Care Pathway at Tallaght TUH
Introduction: Every Second Counts in a Stroke Stroke is a sudden emergency that can devastate brain cells within minutes. In Ireland, about one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, and thousands live with after-effects each year. Yet improvements in treatment mean more patients survive with less disability. A visit to Tallaght…
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Generative AI-Driven BIGE Promises to Prevent Injuries and Speed Rehab for Athletes
Overview: A Novel AI Tool for Injury Prevention and Rehab Researchers at the University of California San Diego have unveiled a pioneering model that blends generative artificial intelligence with biomechanics to protect athletes from injuries and assist in rehabilitation. Dubbed BIGE, which stands for Biomechanics-informed GenAI for Exercise Science, the model learns from real athlete…
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Generative AI Aims to Prevent Injuries and Aid Rehab for Athletes
Revolutionizing Athlete Safety with Generative AI Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have unveiled a novel model that blends generative artificial intelligence with biomechanics to push the boundaries of injury prevention and rehabilitation in sports. Called BIGE — Biomechanics-informed GenAI for Exercise Science — the system promises to generate motion data and training…
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AI-Driven BIGE Model: Reducing Injury Risk and Boosting Training for Athletes
Innovating Injury Prevention with Generative AI and Biomechanics In a pioneering effort at UC San Diego, researchers have unveiled BIGE — Biomechanics-informed GenAI for Exercise Science — a generative AI model that promises to transform how athletes train, rehabilitate, and prevent injuries. By fusing advanced machine learning with realistic biomechanical constraints, BIGE aims to deliver…
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LGUs donate land to BuCor for regional prison facilities
Two LGUs commit land for regional prison facilities In a move to reshape the Philippine correctional system, two local government units have donated land to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to support the development of regional prison facilities. The initiative reflects a broader plan to regionalize incarceration while prioritizing humane treatment and rehabilitation. BuCor Director…
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LGUs Donate Lands for Regional Prison Facilities: BuCor Unveils Vision for Humane Incarceration
Two local government units (LGUs) have stepped forward to bolster the country’s corrections system by donating lands for the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to establish regional prison facilities. This move, announced by BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr., marks a significant step in modernizing the correctional landscape and bringing inmates closer to their…
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Co-Creating a Motor-Cognitive Exercise Programme for Older Adults: A Qualitative PAAR-Inspired Study
Introduction to the Co-Creation Approach This qualitative study explores how a motor–cognitive exercise programme can be co-created with older adults and physiotherapists using a Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR) framework. PAAR emphasizes positive knowledge production by focusing on strengths, creativity, and collaborative reflection, rather than problems alone. The study follows a structured, iterative…
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Russia’s Convict Army Return: Putin’s Dilemma and Risks
Overview: Why the convict army story matters The story of Russia’s prisoner soldiers, recruited to fight in Ukraine and promised pardons on completion of service, has drawn wide attention. As Moscow weighs the long-term consequences, the question now is what happens when these convicts return home in large numbers. The potential mix of trauma, criminal…
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Older Adults Prehabilitation Before Surgery: Feasible Pilot
New Hope for Surgical Recovery in Older Adults As the population ages, the medical community is increasingly focused on strategies to improve recovery after major elective surgeries. A new pilot study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society explored a multicomponent prehabilitation program designed for older adults. This program combines physical therapy, nutrition…
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Support for Training in Osteoarthritis Management
Understanding Osteoarthritis in Sweden Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects a significant portion of the Swedish population — about one in four individuals over 45 and one in three over 65. This condition often leads to pain, decreased mobility, reduced work capacity, and lower overall well-being. With an aging population, the prevalence of osteoarthritis is…