Sahmyook University

This study tested whether adding robot-assisted walking training to stationary cycling helps people who had a stroke and are losing muscle. 53 participants did either cycling alone or cycling plus robot walking for 4 weeks. Researchers measured muscle quality, fear of falling, an…

This study looked at whether combining special breathing exercises (inspiratory muscle training) with a core-strengthening maneuver (abdominal drawing-in) helps people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. Twenty participants were assigned to either standard rehab or the combined t…

This study tested a 5-week exercise program for people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. The program combined gentle leg exercises with a blood flow restriction cuff and thinking tasks (like walking while counting). 28 participants were split into two groups: one did the combo …

This study looked at 130 healthy older adults living in the community to understand how their thinking skills (like memory and attention) relate to their physical abilities (like muscle strength and balance) and pain levels. Participants completed memory tests, strength measureme…

This study created and tested a video-based tool to measure how well stroke survivors can stand up from a chair. Ten chronic stroke patients were recorded, and 28 physical therapists scored the videos using a 29-item checklist. The goal was to see if the tool is reliable and accu…

This study looked at how forward head posture (FHP) affects brain activity and balance during tasks that require thinking and moving at the same time. Researchers compared 38 healthy adults with FHP to those with normal head posture. They measured brain oxygen levels and balance …