ReviewCureus2025
Impact of Physical Therapy on Empowering Neurological Aging: A Narrative Review.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
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Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
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Authors and funding
4 authors.
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Abstract
Aging is an inevitable biological process that is frequently accompanied by neurological decline, which profoundly impacts gait, balance, and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Physical therapy (PT) plays a pivotal role in mitigating these deficits by enhancing mobility, strength, and independence through evidence-based interventions like resistance training, balance exercises, and functional mobility programs. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on PT's effectiveness in managing age-related neurological changes, emphasizing its integration within interdisciplinary teams and the use of innovative technologies such as exoskeletons, telerehabilitation, and brain-computer interfaces. A combination of specific keywords and Boolean operators was utilized to identify peer-reviewed studies on the databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, focusing on the impact of PT in empowering neurological aging. PT encourages active engagement and enhances the quality of life for elderly people with neurological disorders. With an aging population, the demand for PT services is expected to continue rising, underscoring the importance of adequate resources and specialized training programs in this profession. Despite robust evidence supporting the benefits of PT, gaps persist in understanding its long-term efficacy, optimal intervention dosing, and the integration of emerging technologies into routine practice. Challenges such as limited access to specialized services and insufficient data on cost-effectiveness and patient adherence further complicate the delivery of care. This review advocates for future research to refine PT strategies, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and leverage technological advancements to optimize outcomes for older adults with neurological conditions, ultimately promoting successful aging and sustained independence.
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