PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study tested a community-based care model that adds physiotherapy to standard antenatal care for pregnant women with chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. 200 women were split into two groups: one received the extra physiotherapy (including exercises for str…

This completed study in Damietta, Egypt, involved 300 children aged 3 to 5 years to find out how common developmental delays are and whether early physical therapy can help. Kids with delays received twice-weekly therapy for six months, focusing on motor, language, and social ski…

This study looked at whether adding change-of-direction drills to the FIFA 11+ warm-up program can reduce a risky knee movement called knee valgus angle in male soccer players. Twelve players were split into two groups: one did the FIFA 11+ alone, the other added change-of-direct…

This completed trial tested whether a combination of physical activity (the Otago program) and cognitive training (using the CogniFit app) could improve sleep and quality of life in people over 65. Sixty-six participants were split into groups: one did the physical program, anoth…

This study tested whether strengthening the gluteus maximus (butt) muscles can reduce chronic low back pain and improve movement in people who work desk jobs. Forty participants did either standard care (electrotherapy, posture education, and gentle stretches) or added gluteus st…

This study tested whether a high-intensity virtual reality boxing program is safe and feasible for people with multiple sclerosis. Five participants used a VR headset to exercise for 10 minutes twice a week over 8 weeks, alongside their usual therapy. Researchers measured side ef…

This study tested two treatments—shock wave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—in 60 people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see which one better reduces pain, improves daily function, and increases knee movement. Participants were aged 40 …

This study tested whether adding a gentle manual therapy technique called Mulligan SNAG to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term low back pain. Thirty adults with pain lasting at least six months were split into three groups: standard therapy alone, standard thera…

This study tested whether a virtual rehabilitation platform called STABL works as well as in-person physical therapy for people recovering from knee surgery (meniscectomy or synovectomy). STABL uses computer vision to guide patients through exercises at home and sends data to the…

This study tested whether a hybrid (in-person and online) physiotherapy program is feasible for children aged 4-17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ten children and their parents tried the program, which included tailored exercises and games. The goal was to see if families cou…

This study looked at whether adding extra sensory feedback to physical therapy could improve balance and reduce fall risk in women with nerve damage from cancer treatment. Forty women who had recovered from breast cancer took part. The group that received the extra sensory feedba…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard therapy alone. 69 adults with non-radicular low back pain were split into two groups: one got real shock waves plus standard care, the other…

This study looked at whether supervised, hands-on training helps physiotherapy students apply compression bandages more accurately than just reading a brochure. 41 fourth-year students were split into two groups: one received a 3-hour expert-led session with pressure sensors for …

This study explored whether adding mindfulness training to physical therapy is practical for people with long-term muscle and joint pain who also take opioid painkillers. Researchers developed a training manual for physical therapists and tested different ways to teach them mindf…

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

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

This pilot study looked at 30 people with chronic neck or shoulder pain from myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers wanted to see if certain pain features (called nociplastic pain) affect how well patients respond to physical therapy. Participants were followed for 3 months after …