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Swearing Through Knee Rehab Felt Funny and Empowering, but When a Therapist Swore, Patients Split

A knee patient said swearing through painful rehab helped. When a therapist swore, one patient's rapport rose and another's dipped.

Medical Daily · Sep 26

Swearing Silently in Your Head Helped People Hold a Plank Longer, but Did Nothing for Grip Strength

In a 42-person crossover study, silent swearing improved wall sit and plank endurance. Grip strength showed no measurable difference.

Medical Daily · Sep 1