PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES

This study tested whether physiotherapist-led pelvic floor and bowel training could improve bowel function in people who had ileo-anal pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. Fifty-three participants were randomly assigned to either the behavioural…

This study looked at whether a special physical therapy program for the core muscles could help people recover after surgery for a ventral hernia. 138 adults who were scheduled for hernia repair took part. The main goal was to see if the therapy improved their mobility and physic…

This study tested whether adding a specific nerve-stretching technique to standard massage and trigger-point therapy can better relieve chronic tennis elbow. Forty-six adults with at least three months of elbow pain received either standard care alone or standard care plus radial…

This study compared two physical therapy methods—pulsed ultrasound and pulsed shortwave diathermy—in 40 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants wore a wrist splint and did exercises for three weeks, plus one of the two treatments. Researchers measure…

This study tested whether adding pain neuroscience education (PNE) to standard physiotherapy helps people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing muscle knots and pain. Forty adults aged 18-50 were split into two groups: one got only physiotherapy, the other also recei…

This study tested whether a robotic baby harp seal could help children aged 5-18 feel less anxious and more motivated during physical or occupational therapy in the hospital. Twenty-five kids used the robot during their sessions, and researchers measured their pain, anxiety, and …

This study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…