PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study compares a standard leg exercise program alone versus the same program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in heart failure patients who have a temporary heart pump (intra-aortic balloon pump) in their leg. The goal is to see if adding NMES helps …

This study tests different dry needling and electroacupuncture methods on healthy adults with hidden muscle knots in the forearm. 150 participants will be split into five groups to see which technique causes the least soreness and best improves grip strength and movement. Results…

This study tests whether a device that delivers high-frequency radiofrequency electrical currents (called TECAR) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with muscle injuries or low back pain. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and function before and after a singl…

This study tests whether injecting dextrose (a sugar solution) into specific spots seen on MRI works better than injecting it into the knee joint for osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee OA will receive either MRI-guided extra-articular or ultrasound-guided …

This study tests whether using a blood flow restriction (BFR) cuff during physical therapy helps people recover better after ankle ligament reconstruction surgery. About 105 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy, the other adds BFR. Researchers will meas…

This study looks at whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to usual treatments like physical therapy and steroid injections can improve pain and movement in people with frozen shoulder. About 94 adults aged 20-80 with shoulder pain and stiffness for at least a mo…

This study tests whether using mild electrical pulses on the thigh muscle can help people regain strength and movement faster after total knee replacement. About 3,250 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus electric…

This study looks at whether a person's expectations before starting physical therapy can predict how much they will benefit from it. Researchers will track 84 adults over 50 with knee osteoarthritis as they go through 15 sessions of standard physical therapy. The goal is to see i…

This study follows 249 children and young adults with cancer who are receiving physical or neuropsychomotor therapy at hospitals across Italy. Researchers will measure changes in their ability to move and perform daily tasks over time. The goal is to understand which rehabilitati…

This study looks at how different ways of providing physical therapy in the NICU affect preterm infants born before 29 weeks. Researchers will compare standard care with more immersive therapy models to see which helps improve infants' motor skills and reduces parent stress. Abou…

This study tests whether patients having hip or knee replacement can safely go home the same day without the usual physical therapy (PT) clearance. Instead, they get gait training before surgery and walk with a nurse after. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more falls,…