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This study tested whether low-level laser therapy (a painless light treatment) could reduce muscle stiffness and improve walking in 18 people who had a stroke more than a year ago. Participants received either laser plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone for three weeks. Both …

This study tested two types of wrist splints—static (non-moving) and dynamic (allowing some movement)—in 20 people who had a stroke and developed wrist stiffness. The goal was to see which splint better reduces muscle tightness and improves hand function. Participants wore the as…

This study tested whether kinesiology taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) could help children with cerebral palsy gain better trunk control and balance. Thirty children with hemiplegic or diplegic CP wore the tape on their trunk and leg muscles for four weeks. Rese…

This study looked at 40 children with cerebral palsy (ages 4–8) to see if anxiety is linked to worse balance, muscle stiffness, and movement ability. Researchers measured anxiety, spasticity, balance, and gross motor function using standard tests. The goal was to understand these…