Ibadat International University, Islamabad

This study tested two hands-on treatments—Post-Facilitation Stretch and Active Release Technique—in 40 women with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock pain. Researchers measured pain, disability, quality of life, and hip movement over six weeks. The goal was to se…

This study tested two physical therapy methods for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis (Grade II). One group received hands-on manual therapy (joint mobilization, massage), while the other got standard exercises and electrotherapy. Fifty adults aged 40 to 60 took part for 6 …

This study tested two manual therapy techniques—Active Release Technique and Strain-Counter-Strain—in 40 men aged 30-45 with chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months. Both groups also received heat and electrical stimulation. The goal was to see which approach better reduc…

This study tested two types of neck exercises in 62 adults who wear eyeglasses and have had neck pain for more than three months. One group did isometric (holding still) neck exercises, and the other did cervical stabilization (moving and strengthening) exercises. Both groups did…