BALANCE

This study tested a new balance training method for people with leg weakness (hemiplegia) after a stroke. It aimed to see if improving how well they can feel differences in floor surfaces through their feet could reduce their risk of falling and improve leg strength. The trial in…

This study tested two different exercise programs to see which helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and movement abilities. Fifty children aged 6-12 did exercises either on unstable surfaces like Swiss balls or on stable surfaces like mats for six weeks. Resea…

This small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique could improve balance and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers compared different frequencies of stimulation in 21 participants to see effects on walking, reaching, and m…

This study tested whether adding sensory integration therapy to standard balance exercises could help children with cerebral palsy. Twenty-two children aged 6-10 were randomly assigned to receive either exercises alone or exercises plus sensory therapy for 12 weeks. Researchers m…

This study tested a 12-week training program for healthy older women in China. The program combined simple mental tasks with physical exercises to see if it could improve balance, walking, and overall quality of life. Researchers compared this new training method to other standar…

This study tested a special exercise program designed to help people who have had a stroke. It combined two types of training: one to improve balance by simulating trips and slips, and another to practice walking while doing a mental task. The goal was to see if this combined app…

This study tested whether applying special elastic tape (kinesiology taping) to the trunk and limbs could improve balance, muscle control, and independence in children with cerebral palsy. Thirty children with hemiplegic or diplegic CP received the taping treatment for four weeks…

This study tested whether a specific ball game called hemsball could help older men. For eight weeks, 86 men aged 65+ either played hemsball or did not. The results showed that playing hemsball improved their balance, reduced their fear of movement, and lessened signs of frailty.

This study compared two training methods designed to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their ability to walk and balance while also thinking or doing another task. Thirty participants with mild to moderate Parkinson's performed exercises that combined physical and ment…

This study tested whether a specific type of exercise training could help people with multiple sclerosis walk better, improve their balance, and feel less tired. Twenty-six adults with MS were split into two groups: one tried the special exercises, and the other did standard stre…

This study tested whether a mind-body therapy could help people who survived a major earthquake. Researchers worked with 30 adult survivors to see if exercises focused on body awareness could improve their core strength, posture, balance, and overall quality of life. One group re…

This study aimed to understand if people who grind or clench their teeth (bruxism) have differences in their breathing function, breathing muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality compared to people without bruxism. Researchers measured these factors in 34 adults with bruxism …

This study aimed to check if a specific balance test is a reliable and useful tool for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Researchers had 44 volunteer MS patients perform several balance and walking tests on different days. The goal was to see if the modified test gives consist…

This study aimed to understand how people with below-knee or above-knee amputations keep their balance when a platform they're standing on moves unexpectedly. Researchers compared 29 adults with leg amputations to healthy individuals, measuring their muscle activity and body move…

This study aimed to understand how foot shape, body measurements, and muscle strength relate to balance and walking in children with autism. Researchers measured 22 children aged 5-18 with autism, assessing their foot posture, strength, and performance on balance tests. The goal …

This study aimed to better understand how different health problems like frailty, poor balance, and metabolic syndrome are connected in older adults. Researchers measured 41 volunteers aged 65 and over using questionnaires and physical tests like sit-to-stand exercises. The goal …

This study aimed to understand the connection between abnormal breathing patterns, exercise capacity, and balance in people with high blood pressure. Researchers enrolled 50 participants with hypertension and assessed them using questionnaires, balance tests, and exercise evaluat…

This study looked at how different stages of muscle warm-up affect performance in young professional soccer players. Researchers tested 25 players under 18 to see how rest, warm-up, and fatigue phases changed their balance, jump height, and agility. The goal was to gather informa…

This study compared three different warm-up methods to see which works best for improving short-term athletic performance. Researchers tested 48 young male soccer players doing either static stretching, dynamic stretching, or balance exercises. They measured muscle strength, bala…

This study aimed to see if a simple test, where a patient grips a piece of paper with their toes, is a reliable way to assess fall risk in people who have had a stroke. Researchers tested 35 stroke patients, comparing the paper grip test results with standard balance and strength…

This study aimed to see if YouTube is a good source for learning safe and effective balance exercises. Researchers analyzed 91 English-language videos that demonstrated these exercises. They checked the videos for accuracy, reliability, and how well they were made to help viewers…