PHYSICAL DISABILITY

This study tested a new diabetes education and nutrition program designed specifically for adults with physical disabilities and Type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared different support methods, including weekly coaching calls and technology access, to see which worked best. The g…

This study tested if adding a gentle, barely noticeable vibration to the wrist during hand exercises helps people recover hand function after a stroke better than exercises alone. It involved 61 adults who had a stroke at least six months earlier. The goal was to see if this comb…

This study tested whether a personalized program combining physical activity, cognitive training, and nutritional advice could prevent older adults from losing their ability to walk and perform daily tasks. It involved 210 people aged 60+ who were starting to show signs of physic…

This small pilot study tested a new virtual reality (VR) system called DizzyVR for helping people with balance and dizziness disorders. Ten participants used the VR system for eight weekly rehab sessions. The main goal was to see if the system was safe, easy to use, and acceptabl…

This study tested a hands-on physical therapy technique called movement mobilization to see if it could help people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers worked with 36 patients to measure changes in their pain levels, muscle activity, and joint sensitivity. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a special program of play-based activities could help improve motor skills and daily living abilities in children with mild intellectual disability. Researchers worked with 20 Egyptian children aged 5-9, comparing those who received 24 sessions of therap…

This study aimed to create and test a French version of a questionnaire that measures how much physical activity people with physical disabilities get. Researchers worked with 50 adults who had conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease. They translated an…