Background. This article provides basic information concerning a new conservative treatment for idiopathic scoliosis, with appropriate asymmetric flexion-rotation exercises and special redressing positions. Material and method. The analysis was based on 288 children with scoliosis and a control group of 268 children. The authors describe the most important exercises and provide a statistical an...

This paper discusses a framework for design exercises for interaction design and HCI based on two theoretical frameworks and a set of knowledge transformers. The model scope design exercises on a continuum ranging from creativity to real-world use based on the argument that students must experience design to enable them to learn effectively.

The successful rehabilitation of people with upper limb neuro-motor impairment depends largely on the appropriate selection and validation of a set of exercises. In this paper a knowledge-based system (KBS) for selecting a set of exercises to suit a particular patient status is proposed. Also a model of a mechatronic limb that simulates the human arm spastic characteristics will be developed. T...

CM-ED is a Concept Map EDitor developed with the aim of being useful in different contexts and uses of the educational agenda. This paper describes the use of CM-ED to create graphical exercises based on Concept Maps. CM-ED integrated in an Intelligent Tutoring System authoring tool will allow teachers to include this new set of exercises in the new tutor. In this way, the more complete the set...

BACKGROUND The Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Manchester has successfully run distance-learning courses for a number of decades. These are based on hundreds of pages of (paper-based) written text, specially commissioned, packaged and distributed in eight binders. Converting printed text to an online format has the potential to improve learning through the ...

Background The coservative treatment based on exercises is the main therapeutic strategy widely used for patients affected by scoliosis not particularly important and as a supporting tool in case of prescription of brace. The specific exercises are furthermore means of treating scoliosis in adults, in order to reduce pain and to contrast the progression of the curves. According to SEAS approach...

Water-based exercises are recommended for people with osteoarthritis (OA), due to the beneficial effects on physical function, quality of life and symptom reduction. However, the effects on muscle strength are still controversial. The aim of this review was to assess and compare the effects of Aquatic Exercise Programs on muscle strength and physical function in people with OA. A systematic sea...

Ageing is associated with a decline in daily functioning and mobility. A physically active life and physical exercise can minimize the decline of daily functioning and improve the physical-, psychological- and social functioning of older adults. Despite several advantages of group-based exercise programs, older adults participating in such interventions often do not meet the frequency, intensit...