BALANCE

This study looks at whether a simple foam rolling routine before training can lower injury risk and improve muscle function in teenage male soccer players. About 65 athletes aged 14 to 18 will either do structured foam rolling twice a week or continue their usual warm-up. Researc…

This study looks at whether adding kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) to exercise can help young adults aged 18 to 45 who have a curved upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). Researchers will measure changes in posture, balance, pain, and quality of life over two months. The go…

This study tests whether a child-friendly core exercise program, called Fun-Core, can improve balance and daily movement in children aged 6 to 12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Half of the 54 participants will do the Fun-Core exercises at home three times a week for 8 weeks, whi…

This study tests a new exercise program for people with mild cognitive impairment (early memory loss) due to Alzheimer's. The program focuses on doing two tasks at once, like walking while counting. Researchers want to see if it improves walking, balance, and thinking. About 45 a…

This study compares two walking therapies for people recovering from a stroke: one uses a harness to support body weight while walking forward and backward, and the other uses virtual reality games during walking. The goal is to see which approach better improves walking speed, b…

This study looks at whether a special video-based game program can help adults aged 60 and older improve their balance, thinking skills, and self-confidence. Thirty-two participants will either play the games twice a week for six weeks or receive no extra activity. Researchers wi…

This study looks at how body weight influences physical activity, balance, and quality of life in 50 adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure things like walking ability, muscle strength, and body composition through simple tests and questionnaires. The goal is to be…

This study looks at whether doing core stabilization exercises just once can help competitive archers with their balance and shooting performance. Thirty licensed archers will be tested before and after a single exercise session. The goal is to see if these exercises can be used …

This study looks at whether a simple backward walking test can reliably measure balance and fall risk in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will test 87 participants over two days, comparing results between two physical therapists. The goal is to find a better way to i…

This study looks at whether the Figure-of-8 Walk Test is a reliable tool for measuring balance and walking ability in older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS), a condition that raises the risk of dementia. Researchers will test 52 volunteers aged 65 and older who …

This study tests a new ankle brace with built-in motion sensors to see if it can accurately measure how people walk, run, and balance. Sixty healthy adults will wear the brace while doing activities like walking and jumping, and the brace's measurements will be compared to high-t…

This study tests whether wearing goggles that briefly block vision during balance training can help people improve their balance more effectively. Healthy adults aged 18-30 or 65-89 will practice walking on a narrow beam while wearing special goggles. Researchers will measure bal…

This study looks at how adding a mental task (like counting backwards) affects walking and balance in older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS). About 35 people aged 65 and older will do simple walking tests with and without a thinking task. The goal is to better u…