SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study tested whether agility ladder training—quick in-and-out footwork drills—can improve dynamic balance, running performance, and lower-limb flexibility in football players. Twenty-four healthy players aged 18-30 were split into two groups: one did ladder drills, the other…

This study tested whether a 6-month adapted physical activity program could improve functional capacity in people with hemophilia. Fourteen participants did exercises twice a week to improve joint mobility, strength, and balance. The main goal was to see if their walking distance…

This study tested a system that combines a wearable knee sensor with an exercise app to help people with knee osteoarthritis. The program provides personalized exercises and real-time feedback to ensure correct form. Thirty adults with knee osteoarthritis participated, and resear…

This study compared the Throwers Ten exercise program with general shoulder strengthening exercises in 36 male volleyball players aged 18-30. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured throwing accuracy, medicine ball throw distance, and shoulder press strength. The goal was to see which…

This study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (using elastic wraps) to low-load arm exercises could improve strength, arm size, and power in cricket fast bowlers. Twenty-four bowlers aged 18-30 took part. The goal was to see if this technique could provide muscle benefi…

This study looked at two different exercise programs—Tabata and Burn 2 Learn—in 50 school athletes aged 17-19. The goal was to see how each program affected body weight, physical performance, and mental well-being over 6 weeks. Participants were split into two groups and did thei…

This study tested a special exercise program for athletes who play sports like volleyball, tennis, or swimming and have shoulder pain. 28 athletes aged 18-35 took part. The program aimed to reduce pain and improve shoulder function better than a standard exercise routine.

This study looked at whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could help cancer patients feel less tired and improve their quality of life. 37 adults with different cancer types and treatments took part. Researchers measured fatigue, quality of life, and fear of moveme…

This study looked at whether adding Aikido or Tai Chi training can help mixed martial arts (MMA) players improve their joint flexibility, reaction time, and explosive power. Thirty-eight athletes aged 18-30 trained for 8 weeks, three times a week. Researchers measured flexibility…

This study looked at whether adding ladder drills and jump training to regular taekwondo practice improves agility, core stability, and balance. Forty male players aged 18-25 took part in 18 sessions over six weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises help athletes move faster…

This study looked at how different warm-up exercises affect teen karate athletes. 48 athletes aged 12-18 tried foam rolling, dynamic stretching, and static stretching to see which one helped their posture, flexibility, balance, and performance the most. The goal was to find the b…

This study looked at whether regular outdoor horseback riding can improve leg strength, core stability, balance, sleep, and overall function in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses outdoors at least once a week for six months with non-riders. They measur…

This study compares two exercise approaches—Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the Feldenkrais Method—to see which better improves agility, balance, and endurance in male cricket players. Forty-two players aged 18-30 from a club in Pakistan will be split into two group…

This study looked at two different exercise programs for cricket fast bowlers: foundation training (bodyweight core exercises) and TRX suspension training (using straps and bodyweight). Forty bowlers aged 18-30 did one of the programs for eight weeks. Researchers measured changes…

This study looked at two different arm training methods for cricket fast bowlers: one that focuses on the muscle-lengthening phase (eccentric) and one that focuses on the muscle-shortening phase (concentric). 44 male fast bowlers aged 18-30 were randomly assigned to one of two 8-…

This study compared two types of training—medicine ball throws and resistance band exercises—in 56 cricket bowlers aged 18 to 30. Over eight weeks, participants trained three times a week to see which method better improved upper body strength and bowling accuracy. The goal is to…

This study looked at whether plyometric push-ups or Bosu ball push-ups are better for shoulder stability and strength in cricketers. 44 competitive players aged 18-26 with no recent shoulder injuries took part. The goal was to see which exercise improves shoulder control and endu…

This study compared two types of exercise programs—circuit training and complex training—to see which better improves agility, power, and core strength in football players. Thirty-six players aged 18 to 26 with at least two years of experience took part. The goal is to help athle…

This study compared High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Medium-Intensity Interval Training (MIIT) in 36 athletes aged 20-30. Participants trained three times a week for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in heart-lung fitness, strength, and agility to see which metho…

This study compared two types of interval training—modified Tabata and fartlek—in 34 amateur male football players aged 18-25. Over 6 weeks, players did either Tabata (short bursts of exercise with rest) or fartlek (varying speeds) three times a week. Researchers measured leg str…

This study compared two 8-week exercise programs—Harmoknee and Bounding—in 36 male football players aged 18-30. Both groups trained three times a week for 45 minutes. Researchers measured strength, balance, agility, and power before and after the program to see which exercise rou…

This study looked at 56 male soccer players aged 18-35 to see if moderate-intensity circuit training or moderate-intensity continuous training is better for improving heart rate recovery, aerobic fitness, power, and agility. Participants trained twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal…

This study compared two different exercise programs—Tabata training and periodized resistance training—to see which one better improves power, speed, and agility in sprinters. Thirty-eight sprinters, aged 18 to 35, followed their assigned program three times a week for eight week…

This study looked at 79 male soccer players aged 18-30 to see how two different resistance training methods affect strength and endurance. One group did accentuated eccentric training (focusing on the muscle-lengthening phase) and the other did concentric training (focusing on th…

This study looked at 30 professional cyclists to see how two different stretching techniques—PNF and dynamic stretching—affect muscle performance, strength, and flexibility. Participants did one type of stretch and were tested right after. The goal was simply to compare immediate…