PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study looks at whether 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 ch…

This study tests whether a telerehabilitation program (exercise and breathing exercises done at home with remote guidance) can improve physical function and quality of life for 54 adults recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either t…

This study tests whether using MRI scans to guide sugar-water (dextrose) injections into specific damaged areas of the knee works better than standard injections into the joint space for people with knee osteoarthritis. About 60 adults aged 45–80 with moderate knee arthritis will…

This study tests whether using mild electrical pulses on the thigh muscle can help people regain strength and movement faster after total knee replacement. Many patients have long-term weakness after surgery, and this treatment is rarely used in rehab. The trial will include abou…

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 looks at whether people having hip or knee replacement can safely go home the same day without a final physical therapy (PT) session after surgery. Instead, patients learn to walk with PT before surgery and then practice with nurses afterward. The goal is to see if thi…

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, …