Charles University, Czech Republic

This study looked at 40 adults with lower back, buttock, or hip pain linked to a blocked sacroiliac joint and tight piriformis muscle. Researchers used hands-on therapy to release the joint and measured changes in muscle tension and pain. The goal was to see if fixing the joint c…

This study looked at whether placing a gauze pack inside the vagina after laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse helps or causes more discomfort. 253 women were randomly assigned to receive packing or not. Researchers measured pain, satisfaction, and complications shortly…

This study looked at how many times people after stroke need to do the Nine Hole Peg Test to get reliable results. Researchers tested 40 people aged 20-64 to find the best number of attempts for clinical use. The goal is to make this hand-function test more accurate and efficient…

This study looked at muscle and posture problems in 44 physiotherapy students at Charles University. Researchers checked for trigger points and foot posture, then tried to improve them. The goal was to understand how common these issues are and whether they can be treated.

This study looked at how two warm-up techniques—tissue flossing and foam rolling—affect muscle flexibility and jumping ability in 30 young male handball players. Each player tried both methods and a control session on separate days. Researchers measured range of motion, muscle st…

This study tested a new, low-cost infection score called ICIS in 97 adult and child burn patients. The goal was to see if ICIS could better tell the difference between inflammation caused by infection versus other causes, compared to standard blood markers. The results may help d…

This study explored whether two proteins made by muscles, called myostatin and irisin, can help predict how long patients with systemic inflammation (SIRS) will stay in the hospital. Researchers measured these proteins in 54 adults admitted with acute illness and signs of inflamm…

This study looked at how a standard dose of a blood thinner (LMWH) affects blood clotting in 40 pregnant women just before a planned C-section. The goal was to see if the current dose is safe and effective for preventing dangerous blood clots, which are a leading cause of death i…

This study examined 175 patients who had surgery for a type of brain bleed called acute subdural hematoma. Researchers looked at factors like age, injury severity, and blood thinner use to see how they affected recovery up to a year later. The goal was to better predict which pat…

This study tested whether a therapy called 'illusory movements'—where patients imagine moving without actually moving—could help reduce muscle loss in people with severe burns covering 20% or more of their body. Researchers measured energy use, muscle breakdown, and other metabol…

This study examined 1,000 patients who had surgery for kidney growths to see whether their cancer was found because of symptoms or by chance during scans for other reasons. Researchers wanted to understand how the method of detection relates to cancer stage and type. The goal is …

This study looked at how consistent three common hand-movement tests are when given to healthy adults using new Czech instruction manuals. Thirty occupational therapy students took part. The goal was to see if different testers get similar results and how much the results vary. T…