Lahore University Of Biological And Applied Sciences

This study tests whether certain abdominal exercises can reduce the gap between stomach muscles (diastasis recti) and improve core stability in women after childbirth. Thirty-three postpartum women will be split into three groups: one doing deep abdominal activation exercises, on…

This trial tests whether Mind-Body Pilates or pressure biofeedback training better eases chronic non-specific low back pain, strengthens core muscles, and improves quality of life. Adults aged 40-55 with back pain lasting at least 12 weeks will participate in a 6-week supervised …

This trial is testing whether a bilingual (English and Urdu) mobile app can help stroke survivors improve movement in their affected arm and hand. The app guides users through structured exercises over eight weeks, starting with gentle range-of-motion activities and progressing t…

This trial tests whether myofascial release—a manual therapy that targets tight muscle tissue—works better than dry cupping for easing pain and improving movement in IT professionals with trapezitis, a common neck and shoulder condition. Fifty-two participants will receive one of…

This study looks at whether adding instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) — a type of massage using special tools — to a corrective exercise program can improve neck movement, strength, and posture in people with Upper-Crossed Syndrome. Upper-Crossed Syndrome is a c…

This trial tests whether visual-feedback therapy or active release technique, each added to standard physiotherapy, can reduce shoulder pain, swelling, and disability in women who have had a mastectomy. Forty-four women aged 40 to 65 with persistent shoulder pain and mild to mode…

This study compares two types of dry cupping—static (cups held still) and dynamic (cups moved over the skin)—for people with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults aged 30 to 40 with persistent pain will receive one of the two techniques alongside standard care. Researchers will …

This study compares two non-surgical approaches—foot core strengthening and sensorimotor re-training—each added to routine physical therapy, for treating plantar fasciitis. Adults aged 35–60 with at least three months of heel pain are randomly assigned to one of the two groups. R…

This study tests whether adding a gentle muscle-release technique called Strain Counter-Strain to standard Rocabado exercises provides better relief for people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The trial includes 44 adults aged 20 to 50 with mild to moderate TMJ pai…

This study tests whether adding short foot exercises—which train the small muscles in the foot—to standard hip and knee strengthening can better relieve pain and improve function in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Thirty-eight women aged 18 to 45 with PFPS will be…

This study tests whether doing physiotherapy at home through live video calls works as well as going to a clinic for people with moderate neck pain from cervical spondylosis. Fifty-two adults aged 45-64 will be split into two groups: one gets in-person sessions, the other gets re…

This study tests whether a 12-week program of core and breathing exercises can improve spine curvature, breathing, and appearance in teens aged 10-17 with mild scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-25°). 32 participants will be split into two groups: one doing the special exercises, the other…

This study tests whether a special knee and heel brace, combined with strength exercises done while sitting or lying down, can reduce pain and improve walking in people with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to get either this new brace or a stand…

This study looks at whether a special two-bar knee brace, combined with strength exercises that don't put weight on the knee, can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and stiffness. 18 adults aged 45-60 with moderate knee arthritis will be split into two groups: on…

This study compares two ways to treat neck pain in people who work at computers: doing exercises at home with digital guidance (tele-rehabilitation) versus going to a clinic for supervised sessions. Sixty-two adults aged 18-35 with neck pain for at least 12 weeks will participate…

This study will test two different physical therapy methods in 54 children aged 6 to 12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. One group will walk on a treadmill with ankle weights, and the other will practice everyday tasks like stepping and balancing. Researchers will measure ch…

This study compares two exercise programs for people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of low back and pelvic pain. Forty adults aged 30-45 with chronic pain will be randomly assigned to either dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) or core stability exercises …

This study will test whether plyometric exercises (like jumping) or resistance band training better improve agility and reduce how hard exercise feels for recreational football players aged 18-25. Forty male players will follow a 6-week program, and their agility and perceived ex…

This study tests whether teaching people with chronic low back pain about how pain works (called Pain Neuroscience Education) can help reduce pain and fear of movement when added to standard core exercises. Sixty-two adults aged 20-55 with pain lasting at least 3 months will be s…

This study compares two types of physical therapy for athletes aged 12 to 30 who have ongoing symptoms after a concussion. One group will do special balance and eye exercises called vestibular rehabilitation, while the other group will do standard physical therapy. The goal is to…

This study compares two hands-on treatments—Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition and Active Release Technique—for people with neck pain caused by trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. About 64 adults with active trigger points and forward head posture will receive one of t…

This study will test whether virtual reality therapy combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (a type of hands-on exercise) can improve arm movement, reduce tremors, and enhance body awareness in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-eight participants will recei…

This study will enroll 68 adults aged 45-70 with grade III knee osteoarthritis to compare two physical therapy techniques: Mulligan mobilization with eccentric exercises versus Kaltenborn sustained mobilization with eccentric exercises. Participants will attend 3 sessions per wee…

This study tests whether Fresnel prism glasses, a low-cost non-invasive tool, can improve visual perception, balance, walking, and daily independence in people recovering from a stroke. Fifty adults who had a stroke on the right side of the brain and have left-side neglect will e…

This study tests a drug-free approach for restless leg syndrome (RLS) in people with type 2 diabetes. 42 adults aged 50-65 will receive either vibration, near-infrared light, or both, plus stretching, for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, sleep quality, and RLS s…

This study tests whether adding a gentle shoulder pull (manual axial distraction) to muscle stretching exercises can better relieve pain and improve movement in women with axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery. Fifty-eight women aged 30 to 60 will be split into two gr…

This study tests whether adding sensory discrimination training to pain neuroscience education and core exercises can reduce pain catastrophizing and fear of movement in 80 adults with chronic low back pain. Participants will attend sessions twice a week for eight weeks. The goal…

This study tests whether adding pectoralis minor stretching and strengthening to standard mobility and stability exercises can better reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). About 70 adults aged 40-70 will be randomly assign…

This study tests whether adding pelvic floor exercises to muscle energy techniques helps adults aged 30-50 with sacroiliac joint dysfunction feel less pain and move better. About 46 people will either get both treatments or just muscle techniques alone. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests whether 8 weeks of Pilates training can improve ankle stability, balance, and performance in football players who have chronic ankle instability. Eighty-eight male footballers aged 22-35 will be randomly assigned to either a Pilates group or a control group. The …

This study compares two non-drug treatments—light therapy (photobiomodulation) and electrical stimulation—to see which better helps people with Bell's palsy regain facial movement. About 34 adults with moderate to severe facial weakness will receive one of the treatments along wi…

This study will test whether walking on a treadmill with body weight support can improve motor skills in children aged 5-12 with dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Twenty children will be split into two groups: one gets the treadmill training, the other gets standard Bobath therapy. Rese…

This study will compare sensory-motor training (exercises that improve how your brain senses joint position) with resistance training (strengthening exercises) in 52 adults aged 40-60 with early-stage knee osteoarthritis (Grade 1 or 2). The goal is to see which approach better re…

This study compares two treatments for arm swelling (lymphedema) that can happen after breast cancer surgery. The goal is to see which therapy works better to reduce pain, swelling, and improve movement and quality of life. The study will include 52 women aged 30-60 who had a mas…

This study looks at whether a special warm-up that includes balance and coordination exercises works better than a standard warm-up for improving balance and leg strength in healthy adults who go to the gym regularly. About 46 people aged 18 to 40 will take part in 6 weeks of sup…