Ibadat International University, Islamabad

This study tests two rehabilitation methods—proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and task-oriented training (TOT)—alone or combined, to improve arm and hand function in children aged 6–12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Sixty-three participants will receive 45-mi…

This study tests whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) games to standard physical therapy helps teenagers with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy improve their balance and coordination more than therapy alone. Forty adolescents aged 10 to 19 will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study tests whether ice packs or cold baths work better at easing heel pain from plantar fasciitis when combined with standard stretching exercises. Adults aged 18 to 65 with heel pain will receive one of the two cold treatments plus the same exercise routine. The goal is to…

This study compares two non-drug treatments—dry dynamic cupping and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)—for people with chronic myofascial low back pain lasting more than three months. Over two weeks, participants receive three sessions per week of one therapy. R…

This study tests whether adding sensory motor control training to standard muscle energy techniques can better reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic mechanical neck pain. Participants are adults aged 18 to 35 with neck pain lasting over three months. The trial c…

This study compares two massage techniques—a handheld percussive massage gun and manual deep friction massage—for treating painful trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle (neck/shoulder area). Researchers will measure pain intensity, neck movement, and disability in 46 adult…

This study compares two exercise methods that use a cuff to partly restrict blood flow to the leg: resistance training with light weights versus stationary cycling. Both aim to reduce pain and improve strength in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Forty-eight athletes ag…

This study tests whether nerve gliding exercises, tendon gliding exercises, or a combination of both can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and followed for ch…

This study compares two types of balance and strength exercises added to standard physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 40-70 with mild to moderate knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise programs. The goal is to see which approach be…

This study compares two types of nerve-stretching exercises (tensioner and slider) for people with sciatica. Eighty participants with leg pain lasting 3 to 12 months will receive one of the techniques plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and …

This study compares two types of therapy—sensory integration therapy and standard physical therapy—to see which one helps children with athetoid cerebral palsy improve their gross motor skills (like walking and balance). About 26 children aged 6 to 12 will take part. The goal is …

This study tests whether adding a hands-on joint technique (Maitland mobilization) to standard strengthening exercises (Kendall exercises) works better than exercises alone for adults with Upper Cross Syndrome—a common condition causing forward head, rounded shoulders, and upper …

This study tests whether adding a latissimus dorsi muscle release to standard shoulder exercises can better reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder (stage II). About 58 adults aged 35-70 with shoulder stiffness for 3-9 months will be assigned to one of two…

This study compares two common treatments for tennis elbow: shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises. Fifty adults with tennis elbow will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and treated three times a week for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, ra…

This study compares two types of exercise—lumbar stabilization exercises and muscular chain therapy—to see which one works better for reducing pain and improving daily function in people with chronic low back pain. About 42 adults aged 18 to 30 with mechanical low back pain will …

This study tests whether reactive balance training—using unpredictable movements that force quick corrections—improves dynamic stability and agility more than standard balance exercises in competitive tennis players aged 18-25. Sixty-four participants will be split into two group…

This study compares two types of upper-limb training—plyometric (explosive exercises like medicine ball throws) and traditional strength training—to see which improves tennis serve speed, power, and strength more. About 46 competitive male tennis players aged 18-30 will be random…

This study compares two 8-week training programs for intermediate rugby players aged 18-25: one combines sprinting and plyometric exercises (like jumps), the other uses traditional strength training. Researchers will measure changes in speed, agility, power, and movement quality.…