EXERCISE THERAPY

This study tested whether adding general strength training to a proven balance exercise program could further reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Researchers compared two groups of adults aged 60+: one did the standard balance exercises alone, while the other did the balanc…

This study tested whether a simple stretching program led by nurses during dialysis treatment could reduce painful muscle cramps in patients with kidney failure. Sixty adults who regularly experience cramps during dialysis were randomly assigned to either do supervised leg stretc…

This study tested two different 4-week exercise programs to see which works better for reducing neck pain in people who wear glasses. 62 adults with long-term neck pain were randomly assigned to do either isometric neck strengthening exercises or cervical stabilization exercises …

This study tested two different exercise programs for women with chronic knee pain. Forty-five female recreational athletes tried either hip-focused or ankle-focused exercises combined with knee strengthening, all delivered through telehealth sessions. Both exercise programs show…

This study looked at whether focusing on your equipment or focusing on your own body movements during Pilates leads to better performance and faster reaction times. It involved 50 young, healthy adults who did Pilates twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured their jump powe…

Somatic Dysfunction of the SIJ is defined as hypo or hyper-mobility of the joint in addition to a malalignment or change of positioning of the sacrum and ilium bones (e.g. Forward sacral torsion, backward sacral torsion, bilateral anterior or posterior sacral nutation, Unilateral…