Brooke Army Medical Center

This trial investigates whether adding specific lumbar extension strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy (manual therapy and motor control exercises) can further reduce disability and improve back muscle function in adults with chronic low back pain. Sixty participan…

This study looks at whether adding a technique called dry needling to a standard exercise program helps people with chronic Achilles tendon pain. 74 adults with pain lasting 6 weeks or more will either get real dry needling or a sham version, plus exercise. Researchers will track…

This study looks at two different non-surgical treatment plans for knee osteoarthritis in 300 military health system patients aged 18-60. The goal is to see which approach better improves physical function and reduces pain over one year. Participants will follow guidelines from t…