PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study looked at whether adding change-of-direction (COD) training to the FIFA 11+ warm-up program can reduce a risky knee motion (knee valgus) in male soccer players. Twelve players completed the training, and their knee angles were measured before and after. The goal is to …

This study tested a virtual rehab platform called STABL for people recovering from knee surgery (meniscectomy or synovectomy). 60 adults used either the app at home or standard in-person therapy. The app uses computer vision to guide exercises and lets surgeons check progress rem…

This study tested whether adding extra sensory feedback (like special signals to the feet) could improve balance and reduce falling risk in 40 women with nerve damage from cancer treatment. Participants did exercises with or without this extra feedback. The group that got the ext…

This small study tested whether a short, high-intensity virtual reality boxing program is safe and doable for people with multiple sclerosis. Five participants used a VR headset for 10-minute sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if it could improve movement, thi…

This study looked at whether a mix of in-person and online physiotherapy sessions is practical for children aged 4 to 17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ten children and their parents tried the program, which used an online platform for exercises and education. The goal was to…

This study tested whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term low back pain more than physical therapy alone. 69 adults with chronic, non-radicular low back pain were split into two groups: one got real ESWT plu…

This study tested two non-invasive therapies—shock wave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—in 60 people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces pain, improves knee function, and increases range of motion. Partici…

This study tested a manual therapy technique called Mulligan SNAG for people with long-term low back pain. Thirty adults were split into three groups: one received SNAG plus standard physiotherapy, another received standard physiotherapy alone, and a third received a fake SNAG tr…

This small study tested whether adding lateral stepping exercises to an existing group exercise program is feasible for people with middle to late stage Parkinson's disease. Five participants tried the program twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured balance, fall risk, and…

This study tested a program that combines physical activity with cognitive training (like brain games) in 66 adults over 65. The goal was to see if it improves sleep and quality of life. Participants used smartphones and were able to exercise. The results help understand how life…

This study looked at whether adding mindfulness training to physical therapy is a practical way to help people with long-term muscle and joint pain who also take opioids. Researchers trained physical therapists in mindfulness and then checked how well they could teach these skill…

This study measured how many preschool children in Damietta have developmental delays and tested if early physical therapy can improve their skills. Researchers worked with 300 children aged 3 to 5, using standard tests to check progress. The goal was to see if starting therapy e…

This study tested whether using immersive virtual reality (VR) to teach the Bobath concept—a therapy approach for people with brain or nerve conditions—works as well as traditional in-person teaching. Twenty third-year physiotherapy students were split into two groups: one learne…

This study looked at 30 adults with ongoing neck or shoulder muscle pain to see if their pain sensitivity affects how well physical therapy works. Participants were observed over three months after starting physical therapy. The goal was to understand how the brain processes pain…