EXERCISE THERAPY

This study tests whether starting a structured exercise and education program within a month of a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) can prevent long-term problems like poor quality of life, shortness of breath, and reduced physical ability. About 160 hospitalized pat…

This study compares two common conservative treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a painful thumb tendon condition: a static hand-wrist splint versus home-based exercise therapy. Forty adults with acute or subacute pain will be tracked for changes in pain, wrist function, a…

This study looks at whether Street Racket, a simple racket sport, can be added to standard pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic lung disease. Twelve participants will play Street Racket every two weeks during their rehab program. Researchers will measure how acceptabl…

This study tests whether a personalized activity coaching program can help women feel less tired during pelvic radiation therapy for endometrial cancer. Sixteen participants will be randomly assigned to receive coaching or usual care. The main goal is to see if the program is pra…

This study tests whether a 16-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program on a stationary bike can improve thinking, memory, and heart health in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to either HIIT or a stretching …

This study looks at whether teaching people about the science of their pain, combined with specific exercises, can reduce fear of movement, pain intensity, and negative thoughts about pain in adults with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will compare three groups: education plu…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that tracks symptoms and gives feedback can help lung cancer patients do their prescribed rehab exercises after minimally invasive surgery. About 736 patients will use the app and be randomly assigned to get symptom alerts with clinician …

This study tests if Schroth exercises, a special type of physical therapy, can improve shoulder muscle function in children aged 7-18 with a rounded upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). 56 participants will either do these exercises for 8 weeks or receive standard posture educati…

This study looks at how doing mat Pilates for 8 weeks changes body awareness and physical activity levels in sedentary women ages 18-29. About 54 women will join, with half doing Pilates and half as a control group. Researchers will use surveys to measure changes in how women fee…