Our KTP Associate Rachele and Walking Schools Manager Carl are at the 16th annual conference of the HEPA Europe Network in Kaunas, Lithuania, and presented learning and best practice on co-production methods with young people. #HEPAEurope

📢 Call for abstracts!
Be part of the 16th HEPA Europe Conference in Kaunas, Lithuania, 17–19 Sept 2025
🌱 Theme: Health Enhancing Physical Activity – Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Organized by Lithuanian Sports University
🔗 Submit now: lsu.eventsair.com/hepa/
#HEPAEurope #PublicHealth #Kaunas

Effect of Exercise, MitoQ, and Their Combination on Inflammatory and Gene Expression in Women with Multiple Sclerosis - PubMed Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Current treatments aim to manage symptoms and slow disease progression, but there is a need for effective ...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Effect of Exercise, MitoQ, and Their Combination on Inflammatory and Gene Expression in Women with Multiple Sclerosis pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39985494/

Impact of isolated lumbar extension strength training on reducing nonspecific low back pain, disability, and improving function: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed Nonspecific low back pain (LBP), a prevalent condition with a lifetime prevalence of up to 84%, presents a considerable burden on individuals and healthcare systems. Isolated lumbar extension (ILEX) h...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Impact of isolated lumbar extension strength training on reducing nonspecific low back pain, disability, and improving function: a systematic review and meta-analysis pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39984628/

Physical activity as a predictor of fremanezumab response in chronic migraine - the Phy-Fre-Mig study - PubMed Patients who spent more time walking before starting treatment, were more likely to have a response to fremanezumab. PA and TS levels changed since the first month and correlated with clinical variabl...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Physical activity as a predictor of fremanezumab response in chronic migraine - the Phy-Fre-Mig study pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39953381/

Effect of traditional Chinese exercise on pulmonary function in middle-aged and older patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial - PubMed Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2300069283, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=192116.

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Effect of traditional Chinese exercise on pulmonary function in middle-aged and older patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39956530/

The health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of healthcare employees in Qatar - A cross-sectional comparative study - PubMed <span><b>Background:</b> The World Health Organization (WHO) considers health to be a fundamental human right. Health is a resource that enables people to lead productive lives on an individual, socia...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: The health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of healthcare employees in Qatar - A cross-sectional comparative study pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39925820/

Editorial: Innovative approaches to exercise assessment and prescription in non-communicable diseases - PubMed Editorial: Innovative approaches to exercise assessment and prescription in non-communicable diseases

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Editorial: Innovative approaches to exercise assessment and prescription in non-communicable diseases pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39925945/

Abstract submission for the 16th #HEPAEurope conference at Lithuanian Sports University in Kaunas is now open!

Please do not hesitate to submit an abstract and share the information to your colleagues.

Visit hepa2025.com for more information

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Using Free-Living Heart Rate Data as an Objective Method to Assess Physical Activity: A Scoping Review and Recommendations by the INTERLIVE-Network Targeting Consumer Wearables - PubMed Wearable technologies open up new avenues for the assessment of individual physical activity behaviour. Particularly, free-living heart rate (HR) data assessed by optical sensors are becoming widely a...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Using Free-Living Heart Rate Data as an Objective Method to Assess Physical Activity: A Scoping Review and Recommendations by the INTERLIVE-Network Targeting Consumer Wearables pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39893599/

The long road back to physical activity: the experience of people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury - PubMed People with moderate-to-severe TBI have to work hard to be physically active. Results indicate that physical activity promotion should include person-centred information and support, appropriate commu...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: The long road back to physical activity: the experience of people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39895352/

Assessing a clinical vital sign in severe mental illness: validation study of the 5 sit-to-stand test for monitoring muscle strength - The PsychiActive Project - PubMed The 5-STS test seems to be a valid test for assessing muscle strength in individuals with SMI, supporting its usefulness for routine assessment in clinical settings, facilitating detection and interve...

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Assessing a clinical vital sign in severe mental illness: validation study of the 5 sit-to-stand test for monitoring muscle strength - The PsychiActive Project pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39866000/

Effects of traditional Thai folk dance combined with cognitive stimulation program on behavior and cognition among older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled trial - PubMed The traditional Thai folk dance combined with cognitive stimulation improved outcomes related to early signs of dementia and enhanced the overall QoL of older adults.

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Effects of traditional Thai folk dance combined with cognitive stimulation program on behavior and cognition among older adults with cognitive decline: A randomized controlled trial pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39824702/

Associations of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in a Korean Population - PubMed The associations between PA or eCRF and incident CKD showed differences according to age and sex.

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Associations of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in a Korean Population pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39824301/

Mobile Health delivered physical activity after mild stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Is it feasible and acceptable? - PubMed ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05111951)Keywords: physical activity, mHealth, stroke, TIA, feasibility.

#Physical #activity promotion in #healthcare settings #HEPAEurope: Mobile Health delivered physical activity after mild stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Is it feasible and acceptable? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39800974/