POSTURAL BALANCE

This study looked at whether adding strength training to the proven Otago Exercise Program can improve balance and reduce fall risk in adults aged 60 and older. Twenty-eight participants completed an 8-week program of either Otago exercises alone or Otago plus progressive strengt…

This study tested custom-made insoles for people with diabetic foot to see if they improve balance and walking. Twenty-five participants aged 40 to 65 with early-stage diabetic foot issues were included. The insoles were designed using pressure measurements to offload high-pressu…

This study tested whether a program called 'Brain Breaks' — short, fun physical activity videos done for 5-10 minutes, five times a week for 8 weeks — could improve balance, emotional regulation, sleep, and resilience in Chinese university students. 103 students aged 18-26 took p…

This study tested whether adding a special balance-training device to standard rehab helps people who had a stroke at least six months ago. The device uses a platform that gives real-time visual feedback as the person shifts their weight. Thirty-six participants were split into t…

This study compared a 12-week adapted CrossFit program to usual activity in 60 older adults living in the community. The goal was to see if the program improved balance, mobility, and lower-body strength. Participants did supervised, safe exercises focused on functional movements…

This study looked at whether a six-week core exercise program (like planks and side planks) could improve balance, coordination, and physical performance in teenage soccer players. Twenty male players aged 14-17 from a club in Cyprus took part. Half did core exercises twice a wee…

This completed study looked at how the skeleton is aligned with gravity in adults with postural problems. Researchers used a low-dose X-ray device called EOS to create 3D images of the spine and pelvis. The goal was to better understand the body's geometry in people with balance …

This study looked at whether a 4-week neuromuscular balance training program could improve how elite female wrestlers land from jumps, which is linked to knee injury risk. Twenty-two athletes participated, and researchers measured landing errors, knee joint awareness, balance, an…

This study looked at whether adding special neck exercises to Pilates reformer workouts helps improve balance. Thirty women aged 30-49 who use computers at least 6 hours a day took part. They were split into three groups: one did both neck training and Pilates, one did only Pilat…

This observational study looked at 45 judo athletes to see if foot posture (neutral, pronated, or supinated) affects balance on one leg. Participants had their foot type assessed and performed a balance test. The goal is to help coaches and healthcare professionals prevent injuri…

This study tested whether a 120-second percussive therapy session on the hamstring muscles could improve flexibility, balance, and jump performance in 60 males aged 15-19. Half were licensed U19 football players, and half were sedentary healthy teens. Researchers measured changes…

This study measured static and dynamic balance in 41 adults with hemophilia and 40 healthy volunteers using a special platform. Researchers also looked at how joint health, physical activity, and fear of movement affect balance. The goal is to understand why balance may be worse …

This study looked at how different standing positions affect muscle reflexes during whole-body vibration in 36 healthy adults aged 18-40. Participants stood on one or both feet on a vibrating platform while sensors measured muscle responses. The goal was to understand how mechani…

This completed study looked at 68 elite rowers aged 16-18 to understand how leg strength, dynamic balance, and core endurance are related. Researchers used standard tests like the Y Balance Test and isokinetic strength measurements. The goal is to help coaches monitor performance…