PHYSIOTHERAPY

This study tests whether a team of pharmacists and physiotherapists can help people with early knee osteoarthritis manage their condition. Participants will get one-on-one pharmacist care, including medication review and education, plus individual or group physiotherapy sessions.…

This study compares doing physical therapy at home via video calls (telerehabilitation) versus going to a clinic for in-person sessions. Researchers want to see if remote therapy can reduce pain and improve function just as well for people with medial epicondylitis, also known as…

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help people with oral cancer manage symptoms, improve communication, and return to work. The app includes a chatbot for emotional support, posture correction exercises, and a communication aid. Researcher…

This study compares a mix of telerehabilitation (10 remote sessions) plus in-person physiotherapy against standard in-person rehab (16 sessions) for people who have had a total hip replacement. Researchers will measure pain, function, and patient satisfaction in 104 adults aged 5…

This study is testing whether using an oscillating PEP (OPEP) device—a handheld breathing tool that helps clear mucus—can improve quality of life for people with bronchiectasis. Researchers will give questionnaires to 60 children (ages 8+) and adults before and after they start u…

This study is observing 40 adults with multiple sclerosis to see how clinical tests of balance and walking relate to detailed motion-capture measurements. Participants will attend one session where they walk on force plates and perform balance tasks while cameras track their move…

This study observes physiotherapy sessions in Flemish nursing homes to see how closely they follow international guidelines. Researchers will watch 40 physiotherapists at work and hold focus groups to understand what helps or hinders guideline-based care. The goal is to improve p…

This study looks at whether a hands-on anatomy review using cadavers can help physiotherapists place dry needling needles more accurately and safely. Sixty licensed physiotherapists will be split into two groups: one gets a cadaver anatomy class, the other gets online education n…

This study watches how different hospitals help ICU patients start moving early. Researchers will track 6,000 adults to see which rehab methods lead to better strength and quality of life. No new treatments are given—only routine care is recorded.