SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study looked at two different exercise programs—foundation training and TRX suspension training—to see which one better improves endurance, strength, and power in cricket fast bowlers. Forty bowlers aged 18-30 took part in an 8-week program with three sessions per week. The …

This study tested a new exercise program for people with knee osteoarthritis. The program used a software that gave personalized exercises and real-time feedback through wearable devices. 30 adults with knee osteoarthritis took part. The goal was to see if the program could impro…

This study looked at how two different exercise programs affect body weight, physical fitness, and mental well-being in school athletes aged 17-19. Fifty athletes were split into two groups: one did the Burn 2 Learn program and the other did Tabata training, both for 6 weeks. Res…

This study compared two shoulder exercise programs—Throwers Ten and general shoulder strengthening—in 36 male volleyball players aged 18-30. The goal was to see which program better improved throwing performance and strength. Participants were tested on medicine ball throw distan…

This study looked at how a 12-week exercise program affects fatigue, quality of life, and fear of movement in 37 cancer patients. Participants had different types of cancer and treatments. The program aimed to help patients feel less tired and move more comfortably.

This study looked at whether adding Aikido or Tai Chi training can improve joint flexibility, reaction time, and explosive power in mixed martial arts (MMA) players. 38 athletes aged 18-30 trained for 8 weeks, three times a week. The goal was to see if these gentle martial arts c…

This study tested a neuromuscular training-based exercise program in 28 overhead athletes (like volleyball and tennis players) with shoulder pain lasting more than 6 weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises reduce pain and improve function better than a standard exercise pro…

This study looked at 30 professional cyclists to compare two types of leg stretches: PNF stretching and dynamic stretching. The goal was to see which one better improves muscle performance, strength, and range of motion. Participants were tested before and after a single stretchi…

This study looked at 44 male cricket fast bowlers aged 18-30 to see which type of arm training works better for building muscle size, strength, and power. One group did exercises that focus on lengthening the muscle under weight (eccentric training), while the other group focused…

This study looked at 48 teenage karate athletes to see how different warm-up exercises affect their posture, flexibility, balance, and performance. Each athlete tried foam rolling, dynamic stretching, and static stretching in a random order. The goal was to find out which warm-up…

This study looked at whether adding blood flow restriction to low-load arm exercises helps cricket fast bowlers build more strength, arm size, and power. Twenty-four bowlers aged 18-30 took part. Researchers measured arm size, maximum lift weight, and throwing power to see if the…

This study looked at how regular outdoor horseback riding impacts leg strength, core stability, balance, sleep quality, and overall well-being in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses at least once a week for six months to non-riders. The goal was to unde…

This study looked at two different training methods—Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the Feldenkrais Method—to see which one helps male cricket players improve their agility, balance, and endurance. 42 players from a cricket club in Pakistan took part. The goal was t…

This study looked at 56 cricket bowlers aged 18-30 to see which training method—medicine ball throws or resistance bands—better improves upper body strength and bowling accuracy. Participants trained three times a week for eight weeks. The goal was to find out which approach help…

This study looked at how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and medium-intensity interval training (MIIT) affect athletes' heart and lung fitness, strength, and agility. 36 athletes aged 20-30 trained three times a week for six weeks. Researchers measured changes using runni…

This study compared two 8-week exercise programs—Harmoknee and bounding—in 36 male football players aged 18-30. The goal was to see which program better improved strength, balance, agility, and power. Players were randomly assigned to one of the two programs, and their performanc…

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 results help coaches understand how to better train athletes…

This study looked at 36 football players aged 18 to 26 to compare two types of exercise: circuit training and complex training. The goal was to see which one better improves agility, power, and core strength. Participants were healthy and had at least 2 years of football experien…

This study looked at how two different exercise programs affect sprinting power, speed, and agility. 32 sprinters, aged 18 to 35, were split into two groups: one did Tabata training (short, intense bursts of exercise) and the other did periodized resistance training (gradually he…

This study looked at 56 male soccer players aged 18-35 to see which training method—moderate-intensity circuit training or moderate-intensity continuous training—works better for improving heart health, power, and agility. Players did two 45-minute sessions per week for 8 weeks. …

This study looked at 79 male soccer players aged 18-30 to compare two types of resistance training: accentuated eccentric (focus on lengthening muscles) and concentric (focus on shortening muscles). Each group trained 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see which training…

This study looked at how two different push-up styles—plyometric (explosive) and Bosu ball (unstable surface)—affect shoulder stability and strength in cricketers. 44 healthy players aged 18-26 did one of the two exercises. Researchers measured shoulder control and endurance usin…

This study compared two training methods—modified Tabata and fartlek—in 34 amateur male football players aged 18-25. Over 6 weeks, players did either Tabata-style high-intensity intervals or fartlek (speed play) runs. Researchers measured leg strength, explosive power, and endura…