UPPER EXTREMITY

This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for hand or forearm surgery in 60 obese patients. The goal is to see which method works faster and provides better pain relief after surgery. Participants will receive an ultrasound-guided nerve block and report their pain and satis…

This study tests two different therapies—kinesio taping and PNF (a type of stretching and movement training)—to see which better helps stroke survivors regain hand function. About 54 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago will receive one or both treatments three times a week…

This study looks at whether combining resistance and aerobic arm exercises can improve arm strength, function, and quality of life in breast cancer patients. About 40 women who are at least 15 months past surgery will take part. The goal is to find simple, safe ways to reduce com…

This study is testing a special fabric shoulder brace that mimics muscle action to help people with neuromuscular disorders (like muscular dystrophy or ALS) move their arms better. About 30 participants will be evaluated with and without the brace to see if it improves reach, str…

This study looks at whether a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) affects your ability to sense where your arm is in space without looking. Researchers will compare 58 adults with this condition to healthy volunteers using a simple reaching test. The goal is to bet…

This study looks at how the position of the shoulder blade relates to arm performance in teenagers with scoliosis (a curved spine). Researchers will measure arm power and shoulder blade movement in 20 teens aged 10-19 with mild to moderate scoliosis. The goal is to help doctors c…