PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study looks at whether a high-frequency electrical current (called TECAR) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with muscle injuries or low back pain. About 200 adults with muscle strains or back pain will receive either the treatment or a control. Researchers will …

This study is testing whether a telerehabilitation program (exercise and breathing exercises done at home with remote guidance) can help people recover their strength and quality of life after surgery for colorectal cancer. The study will involve 54 adults scheduled for surgery a…

This study tests whether injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose) into specific spots seen on an MRI works better than injecting it into the knee joint space for treating knee osteoarthritis. About 60 adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee arthritis will receive either MRI-guide…

This study looks at whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and steroid injections) helps people with frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness, and recovery can take months or years. The trial will enroll 94 adul…

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 either get standard physical therapy or therapy with the BFR cuff for at least 6 weeks. Resear…

This study tests whether using gentle electrical pulses on the thigh muscle can help people regain leg 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 el…

This study looks at whether people having hip or knee replacement can safely go home the same day without a final physical therapy (PT) session. Instead, patients practice walking with a therapist before surgery and are helped by nurses after surgery. The goal is to see if this a…

This study looks at whether a physical therapy program in the NICU can lower stress for parents and help them care for their preterm babies. About 150 infants born before 29 weeks and their mothers will take part. Researchers will track therapy visits, parent involvement, and bab…

This study watches how children and young adults with cancer improve their ability to move and do daily tasks while receiving physical therapy. Researchers will track 249 patients across Italy to see what helps them get better. The goal is to learn which rehab methods work best, …