Brooke Army Medical Center

This study tested whether adding photobiomodulation (light therapy) to standard physical therapy helps military trainees with leg stress fractures heal faster. 105 participants received either real or sham light therapy for up to 6 weeks, and researchers tracked how quickly they …

This study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to standard physical rehabilitation helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery. Sixty active-duty military members and their families, aged 15 to 45, were randomly assigned …

This study looks at children with broken wrists who are treated with a cast. Sometimes the cast is split along its length to relieve swelling, but this might weaken the cast and let the bones move out of place. Researchers will take X-rays before and after splitting the cast to s…

This study tested whether using a screening questionnaire called the STarT Back Tool helps doctors tailor low back pain treatment for military members. 290 adults aged 18-50 with low back pain were randomly assigned to either risk-stratified care or usual care. The goal was to se…