A wide array of molecular pathways has been investigated during the past decade in order
to understand the mechanisms by which the practice of physical exercise promotes …

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a membranous intracellular organelle and the first
compartment of the secretory pathway. As such, the ER contributes to the production and …

Exercise is an integral part of the rehabilitation of patients suffering a variety of chronic
musculoskeletal conditions, such as fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain and myofascial …

Pain reduction is a primary goal of physical therapy for patients who present with acute or
persistent pain conditions. The purpose of this review is to describe a mechanism-based …

The role of peripheral physiology in the experience of emotion has been debated since the
19th century following the seminal proposal by William James that somatic responses to …

Spinal health depends on optimal back muscle performance, and this is determined by
muscle structure and function. There has been substantial research evaluating the …

Physical inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle is a significant health concern worldwide. The
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate to …

Background Pilates is a system of exercise focusing upon controlled movement, stretching
and breathing. Pilates is popular today not only for physical fitness but also for rehabilitation …

Objective This article reviews the structural and functional changes in pain chronification
and explores the association between memory and the development of chronic pain …

The rapid increase in both the lifespan and proportion of older adults is accompanied by the
unprecedented rise in age-associated chronic diseases, including sarcopenia and obesity …