BALANCE

This pilot study tests whether a robotic system that gives personalized feedback can improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults better than the standard Otago Exercise Programme. Participants aged 60 to 85 with mild balance issues will use either the Hunova robot or do …

This completed trial tested a digital strength and balance programme called Keep-On-Keep-Up (KOKU) in 202 older adults aged 60 and older. Participants used the app for 12 weeks alongside standard care, while a comparison group received only standard care leaflets. The main goal w…

This study tested whether playing WiiFit games is more effective than standard balance exercises for people with dizziness and balance problems caused by inner ear issues. 42 adults aged 18-65 took part in a 4-week program. The goal was to see if the fun, interactive nature of Wi…

This study tested whether combining balance exercises with mental tasks (like naming animals) can improve balance and mild memory problems in people with diabetic nerve damage. Fifty adults aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive issues took part in 24 sessions …

This study looked at whether special breathing exercises could help children with cerebral palsy (ages 5-18) breathe better, improve their balance, arm use, and swallowing. Twenty children with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could make every…

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 a quick, …

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique applied to the back of the brain (cerebellum) could improve walking and balance in 40 adults with cerebral small vessel disease. Participants received either real or fake stimulation over several sessions. Th…

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. 21 participants received both low- and high-frequency stimulation in a double-blind …

This study looked at whether a type of training that mixes mental tasks with physical exercises can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and overall well-being. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing the combined menta…

This study tested whether playing hemsball, a ball game, could help older men improve their balance, reduce fear of movement, and lower frailty. Eighty-six men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 8 weeks. Results showed better balance, less fear of movement, and reduced frailty…

This study tested whether combining two types of training—dual-task (doing two things at once) and perturbation-based (practicing balance recovery after a nudge)—could improve balance and thinking in stroke patients. 33 adults who had a stroke and had trouble with balance and mil…

This study tested basic body awareness therapy (gentle exercises) in 30 earthquake survivors aged 18-45. The therapy aims to improve core muscle endurance, posture, balance, quality of life, and body awareness. Participants did 16 sessions over 8 weeks, and their results were com…

This completed study tested whether adding sensory integration therapy to standard balance exercises could improve balance, thinking, and independence in 22 children with cerebral palsy aged 6 to 10. Participants were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of balance exercises alone or co…

This study tested whether special leg exercises could improve balance, walking, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Twenty-six adults with MS did either the special exercises or standard leg strengthening for six weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises could…

This study tested whether adding a perceptual learning exercise—training patients to feel differences in floor hardness with their feet—could improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side) after a stroke. 34 adults aged 45-65 who had a stro…

This study tested whether practicing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) with different priorities can help people with Parkinson's disease. 30 participants completed various balance, walking, and thinking tests. The goal was to see if this training improves physical p…

This study tested whether applying kinesiology tape (a stretchy, elastic tape) to the trunk and limbs could improve balance and motor function in 30 children with cerebral palsy. The children wore the tape for four weeks and were assessed before and after. The goal was to see if …

This study tested two exercise programs in 50 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy aged 6-12. One group did exercises on unstable surfaces like gym balls and trampolines, while the other did similar exercises on stable surfaces like mats. The goal was to see which approa…

This study compares how well Wunda Chair Pilates and mat-based Pilates improve balance in healthy women after a single session. Forty women aged 18-45 who regularly do Pilates will be randomly assigned to one type. Balance is tested before and right after the 45-minute workout us…

This study tested whether a special ankle taping technique called fibular repositioning taping can improve balance, jumping, and sprinting in healthy young women. 90 participants were split into three groups: active taping, sham taping, or no taping. Their performance was measure…

This study looked at whether doing core-strengthening exercises in deep water for 12 weeks could improve balance and muscle strength in people who are sedentary. Sixteen adults participated, with one group doing the water exercises three times a week and a control group not exerc…

This study looked at 20 young male judokas (ages 10-13) to see if core endurance is linked to explosive power and balance. Participants did tests like holding plank positions, throwing a medicine ball, and balancing on one leg. The goal was to understand how core strength might h…

This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker on and off) during training could improve balance and body awareness in 30 teenage male volleyball players. For six weeks, one group wore the glasses for short periods during practice, while the other gr…

This study looked at whether a six-week training program that focuses on the lowering phase of exercises (eccentric loading) can improve dynamic balance and maximum strength in young male football players. Fifteen healthy athletes completed the supervised program, and their perfo…

This study looked at whether kinesio taping on the ankle and knee improves balance, agility, and jumping in adolescent basketball players aged 12-18. Researchers tested 30 male athletes using the Star Balance Test, T-Agility Test, and Vertical Jump Test. The goal is to see if thi…

This study looked at how muscle strength and balance differ between healthy people and those with chronic ankle instability or ACL knee injuries. Researchers measured balance using a special platform. The goal was to better understand the link between strength and stability after…

This study tested whether a simple paper-based balance test is reliable and valid for people who have had a stroke. Researchers measured balance, ankle strength, and fall risk in 44 stroke survivors. The goal was to see if the paper test could be a useful tool for doctors and the…

This completed study looked at 50 adults with high blood pressure to see if dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns) is related to how well they can exercise and keep their balance. Participants filled out a breathing questionnaire and performed balance and walking t…

This study looked at how different warm-up exercises affect young football players' balance, strength, and power. 48 athletes aged 14-19 did either static stretching, dynamic stretching, or balance-focused exercises. Researchers measured changes right after the exercises to see w…

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 is to give clinicians a simple, fast too…

This completed study from Kırıkkale University looked at 41 adults aged 65 and older to understand how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like belly fat, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar) relates to frailty, balance problems, and physical fitness. Participants f…

This study looked at whether people with bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) have worse lung function, breathing muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality compared to healthy people. Researchers tested 34 adults using breathing tests, balance assessments, and sleep questionna…

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 under 18. Players were tested during rest, after warm-up, and when fatigued. The goal was to understand how warm-up…

This study looked at how people with below- or above-knee amputations use their muscles and adjust their balance when the ground moves unexpectedly. Researchers measured muscle activity and recorded movements in 29 participants. The goal was to better understand balance strategie…

This study looked at how useful and trustworthy YouTube videos are for teaching dynamic balance exercises. Researchers analyzed 91 videos using quality checklists to see if the information was accurate and well-presented. The goal is to help people choose better videos for safe a…

This study looked at how foot posture and body measurements relate to balance in 22 children with autism spectrum disorder, aged 5 to 18. The children performed simple balance and walking tests while researchers measured their feet. The goal was to understand if foot structure af…