Foundation University Islamabad

This study tests whether acid-etched titanium miniscrews stay more stable than standard machined ones when used to anchor orthodontic treatment. About 30 people with crowded or misaligned teeth will receive both types of screws in different parts of their mouth. The goal is to se…

This study tested whether adding a muscle relaxation technique to aerobic exercise improves heart and lung health more than exercise alone in people with stage 1 hypertension. Forty adults aged 18-45 participated. The relaxation group did 15 minutes of progressive muscle relaxati…

This study looked at whether adding strength training to the proven Otago Exercise Program can improve balance and reduce fall risk in adults aged 60 and older. Twenty-eight participants completed an 8-week program of either Otago exercises alone or Otago plus progressive strengt…

This study tested whether a 635-nm low-level laser can reduce pain from orthodontic separators. Eighty healthy patients received laser on one side of the mouth and no treatment on the other. They rated spontaneous and chewing pain for 7 days. The goal is to see if this simple las…

This study tested whether wearing an abdominal binder (a supportive wrap around the belly) along with doing special breathing exercises could help people with asthma feel less breathless and improve their quality of life. Thirty-two adults with mild to moderate asthma took part o…

This study tested whether adding neck exercises to eye and balance training improves stability in adults aged 60-80 who have mild balance problems. 48 participants did either neck-plus-eye exercises or eye exercises alone, combined with a standard fall-prevention program, three t…

This study tested whether playing WiiFit games is more effective than standard balance exercises for people with dizziness and balance problems caused by inner ear issues. 42 adults aged 18-65 took part in a 4-week program. The goal was to see if the fun, interactive nature of Wi…

This study tested two types of eye exercises—gaze stabilization and optokinetic training—in 32 adults aged 35-55 with chronic dizziness from inner ear problems. The goal was to see which better improves dizziness, balance, and confidence in daily activities. Results help guide th…

This study tested whether combining balance exercises with mental tasks (like naming animals) can improve balance and mild memory problems in people with diabetic nerve damage. Fifty adults aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive issues took part in 24 sessions …

This study tested whether eye and neck exercises can reduce dizziness and uncontrolled eye movements in young adults with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Fifty-six participants did either eye exercises alone or combined eye and neck exercises for six weeks. The goal …

This study tested whether adding shockwave therapy to simple hand exercises helps people with carpal tunnel syndrome feel less pain and use their hands better. Twenty-six adults with mild to moderate symptoms received either shockwave plus exercises or physical therapy plus exerc…

This study tested whether adding sensory integration exercises (like brushing and textured balls on the feet) to standard exercises could improve body awareness and balance in people with diabetic nerve damage. Thirty participants with moderate nerve damage were split into two gr…

This study tested whether combining two types of training—dual-task (doing two things at once) and perturbation-based (practicing balance recovery after a nudge)—could improve balance and thinking in stroke patients. 33 adults who had a stroke and had trouble with balance and mil…

This study looked at whether supervised exercise training is better than unsupervised exercise for improving balance and quality of life in people with diabetic nerve damage in their feet and legs. 32 adults aged 55-70 with type 2 diabetes for at least 10 years took part. The goa…

This study looked at whether a special exercise program called Task-Specific Circuit Training (TSCT) helps children with cerebral palsy improve their movement, balance, and quality of life. Thirty-four children aged 5-12 who could walk with or without help took part. One group di…

This study tested whether adding surface electromyographic biofeedback (a device that shows muscle activity on a screen) to standard stretching and strengthening exercises helps people with lower crossed syndrome—a condition involving muscle imbalances, lower back pain, and poor …

This study tested whether adding a specific breathing technique called 4-7-8 breathing to standard COPD care can reduce shortness of breath, improve lung function, and boost quality of life. Forty adults with mild to moderate COPD were enrolled. The technique involves breathing i…

This study tested whether a board game helps final-year dental students learn about removable braces better than a standard large-group lecture. Fifty students were split into two groups: one played a game, the other attended a lecture. Their knowledge was tested before, during, …