EXERCISE THERAPY

This study tests a program that combines health education and exercise to help middle-aged and older adults better understand and manage sarcopenia, a condition that causes muscle loss with age. One hundred participants will either join six sessions of education and exercise or r…

This study compares an 8-week ShoulderSphere exercise program with conventional shoulder exercises in young adults aged 18 to 40 without shoulder pain. The goal is to see if ShoulderSphere better improves shoulder stability, strength, proprioception, and endurance. Participants a…

This study looked at whether adding strength training to the proven Otago Exercise Program can improve balance and reduce fall risk in adults aged 60 and older. Twenty-eight participants completed an 8-week program of either Otago exercises alone or Otago plus progressive strengt…

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 looked at whether starting gentle exercises and walking soon after a C-section helps lower pain. 56 women who had planned C-sections were split into two groups: one did early bed exercises and walking, the other got standard care. Pain levels were measured with simple …

This study tested a manual therapy called Mulligan mobilization with movement for people with low back pain caused by a sacroiliac joint problem. 41 adults received either this technique plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers measured pain, disability, and range o…

This study tested two different neck exercise programs in 62 adults aged 25-50 who wear glasses and have had non-specific neck pain for over three months. One group did isometric neck exercises (holding still positions), and the other did cervical stabilization exercises (moving …

This study tested whether nurse-led stretching exercises during dialysis sessions can reduce the burden of muscle cramps. Sixty adults on maintenance hemodialysis who had leg cramps were split into two groups: one did supervised lower-leg stretches during dialysis twice a week fo…

This study tested whether adding hip or ankle exercises to standard knee strengthening could help women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (anterior knee pain). Forty-five female recreational athletes aged 20-40 completed an 8-week telehealth-supervised program. Both the hip-plus-…

This study looked at how often adolescent tennis players (ages 12-18) should do functional training to improve their explosive strength. Thirty players completed a six-week program with different training frequencies. Researchers measured jumps and strength to see which schedule …

This completed trial with 50 healthy volunteers aged 18-30 compared two types of focus strategies during an 8-week Pilates program. One group focused on using equipment (external focus), while the other focused on body positioning (internal focus). Researchers measured reaction t…