Sanko University

This study tested whether online counseling from a nurse, starting 24 hours before a colonoscopy, could help patients feel less pain and anxiety and be more comfortable. Sixty adults were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other got extra nurse support via face-to-…

This study looked at whether percussion massage therapy (like using a massage gun) can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago. 34 adults with leg stiffness and trouble walking took part. The goal was to see if the massage could reduce muscle tightness and improve wal…

This study tested whether adding a diaphragm release technique to standard cardiac rehabilitation could improve sleep quality and lung function in 30 patients who had coronary artery bypass surgery. One group received standard rehab plus the diaphragm release, while the other rec…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help women manage lymphedema (arm swelling) and improve their quality of life after breast cancer surgery. Sixty women who had breast-conserving surgery or lymph node removal used the app for education, exercise guidance, and symptom tra…

This study tested whether special leg exercises could improve balance, walking, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Twenty-six adults with MS did either the special exercises or standard leg strengthening for six weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises could…

This study tested two types of manual therapy (myofascial mobilization and joint mobilization) in 57 people with rheumatoid arthritis who also had jaw joint problems. Participants received therapy twice a week for six weeks, while a control group got no treatment. Both therapy gr…

This study looked at 60 premature newborns (born between 28-37 weeks) in the neonatal intensive care unit who had breathing problems or were on a ventilator. Researchers compared different chest physiotherapy methods and positions to see which worked best for clearing the lungs. …

This study tested whether a simple pegboard ring test can reliably measure arm and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. 47 volunteers completed the test along with other standard assessments. The goal was to see if this test could be a useful tool for doctors and the…

This study tested whether a simple paper-based balance test is reliable and valid for people who have had a stroke. Researchers measured balance, ankle strength, and fall risk in 44 stroke survivors. The goal was to see if the paper test could be a useful tool for doctors and the…

This study measured the stiffness, tone, and elasticity of back and chest muscles in 88 adults with and without hyperkyphosis (excessive rounding of the upper back). Researchers used a handheld device and a flexible ruler to compare muscle properties and spinal curvature. The goa…

This study tested whether a modified version of the O'Sullivan Functional Balance test is a reliable way to measure balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 44 volunteers with MS completed several balance and walking tests. The goal is to give clinicians a simple, fast too…

This study looked at whether the L Test, a walking test that involves turning, can reliably measure how well people with multiple sclerosis (MS) walk while also doing a mental task. Fifty adults with mild to moderate MS completed the test under single and dual task conditions. Th…