BALANCE

This study tested a digital program called Keep-On-Keep-Up (KOKU) to see if it helps older adults improve balance and reduce falls. 202 people aged 60 and older used the app for 12 weeks or received standard care. The program includes balance exercises and tips to prevent falls a…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve balance and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-one participants received both low- and high-frequency stimulation in a doubl…

This study tested whether kinesiology taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) could help children with cerebral palsy improve their trunk control and balance. Thirty children aged 2 to 18 with hemiplegic or diplegic cerebral palsy received taping on their trunk and lim…

This study tested whether using a WiiFit video game could improve dizziness and balance better than standard physical therapy in adults with inner-ear balance problems. 42 adults aged 18-65 with ongoing dizziness took part. Both groups did exercises for 4 weeks, but one group use…

This study looked at whether basic body awareness therapy could help earthquake survivors improve their core muscle endurance, posture, balance, quality of life, and body awareness. Thirty survivors aged 18-45 who experienced the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey took part. Hal…

This study looked at whether special leg exercises (called PNF) could improve balance, walking, and tiredness in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty-six adults with MS took part, doing either PNF or standard leg exercises three times a week for six weeks. The goal was to see i…

This study tested two exercise programs in 50 children with cerebral palsy (ages 6-12) to see which better improves balance and movement. One group did exercises on unstable surfaces like balls and swings, while the other used stable surfaces like mats. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested a special exercise program that combines turning movements with thinking tasks to help people with diabetic nerve damage. Fifty adults aged 50 and older with mild balance and thinking problems took part. The goal was to see if this training could improve their b…

This study tested whether training the muscles used for breathing can help children with cerebral palsy breathe better, improve trunk control, arm function, and swallowing. Twenty children aged 5-18 with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug …

This study looked at whether adding a foot-sensation training (perceptual learning) to standard balance exercises could help people with hemiplegia (weakness on one side after stroke) improve their balance and reduce falls. 34 adults aged 45-65 who had a stroke more than 6 months…

This study looked at whether practicing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) can help people with Parkinson's disease. 30 participants did dual task training with either fixed or changing priorities. The goal was to see if this training improves balance, walking, and th…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique applied to the cerebellum could improve walking and balance in 40 adults with cerebral small vessel disease. Participants received either real or sham stimulation over several sessions. Researchers measured c…

This study looked at whether adding sensory integration therapy to standard balance exercises helps children with cerebral palsy. 22 children aged 6-10 took part in a 12-week program. Researchers measured changes in balance, thinking skills, and daily independence. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether kinesio taping on the ankle and knee can improve balance, agility, and jumping in adolescent basketball players. 30 male athletes aged 12-18 completed balance, agility, and vertical jump tests with the tape applied. The goal was to see if this simple …

This study looked at whether a type of exercise that mixes mental tasks with physical movement can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and quality of life. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing a special version that…

This study tested whether adding thinking tasks (dual-task training) to balance exercises helps stroke survivors improve their balance and thinking skills. 33 adults who had a stroke and had trouble with balance and memory took part. They did 40-minute sessions, 3 times a week fo…

This study looked at whether a game called hemsball can improve balance, reduce fear of movement, and lessen frailty in older men. 86 men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 60 minutes, three times a week, for eight weeks. The results showed that hemsball helped improve their b…

This study tested whether a modified version of the O'Sullivan Functional Balance test is a reliable way to measure balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 44 volunteers with MS completed several balance and walking tests. The goal was to see if this quick, simple test co…

This study looked at whether a single 25-minute web-based visual training session could improve balance, reaction time, and thinking skills in 30 professional esports players. Participants were randomly assigned to do the eye exercises or nothing. The goal was to see if such trai…

This study looked at 20 young male judokas aged 10-13 to see if core endurance is linked to how far they can throw a medicine ball and how well they can balance on one leg. Researchers measured core endurance with timed holds, explosive power with a backward overhead throw, and b…

This study looked at how people with a leg amputation (below or above the knee) use their muscles and adjust their body to stay balanced when the surface they stand on moves suddenly. Researchers measured muscle activity and body movements in 29 adults who had used a prosthetic l…

This study looked at how foot posture and body measurements relate to balance in 22 children with autism, aged 5 to 18. Researchers measured foot shape, muscle strength, and balance using simple tests like standing on one leg. The goal was to better understand these connections, …

This study looked at whether a six-week training program focusing on eccentric (muscle-lengthening) exercises could improve dynamic balance and maximum strength in 15 healthy young male football players. Participants did supervised workouts and were tested before and after. The g…

This study looked at how muscle strength relates to balance in people with chronic ankle instability or ACL knee injuries, compared to healthy individuals. Researchers measured static and dynamic balance using a special platform. The goal was to better understand how these injuri…

This study looked at YouTube videos that teach dynamic balance exercises to see if they are accurate and trustworthy. Researchers watched and rated 91 videos based on how reliable the information was and how well they were made. The goal was to help people find better videos for …

This study looked at how different warm-up exercises affect young football players' performance. 48 athletes aged 14-19 did either static stretching, dynamic stretching, or proprioceptive exercises. Researchers measured their joint awareness, muscle strength, balance, and explosi…

This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker between clear and dark) during training could improve balance and body awareness in 30 teenage male volleyball players. Half the players wore the glasses for 2.5 minutes per session over six weeks, while…

This study looked at how different stages of muscle warm-up affect knee joint awareness, jumping power, agility, and balance in 25 professional youth soccer players. The players were tested during rest, after warm-up, and when fatigued. The goal was to help coaches understand the…

This study tested a new version of the paper grasp test to see if it can reliably measure balance and ankle strength in people who have had a stroke. 44 stroke patients completed the test along with standard balance and muscle strength assessments. The goal was to see if this sim…

This study measured metabolic syndrome, frailty, balance, and physical fitness in 41 adults aged 65 and older. Researchers aimed to understand how these conditions relate to each other and affect daily life. The study did not test a treatment but gathered information to help impr…

This study looked at 50 adults with high blood pressure to see if breathing problems are related to how well they can exercise and keep their balance. Participants filled out a breathing questionnaire and did simple balance and walking tests. The goal was to better understand how…

This study looked at how bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) affects breathing, muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality. Researchers compared 34 adults with bruxism to healthy people to see if there were differences. The goal was to better understand the health impacts of t…