Sanko University

This study tested whether a special mobile phone app could help patients manage their recovery after breast cancer surgery. Researchers compared 60 patients who used the app to those who received standard care. The app provided information, exercises, and tools to track symptoms …

This study tested different chest physiotherapy positions to see which might work best for helping premature babies breathe. It involved 60 preterm newborns in intensive care who were on breathing support. Researchers compared how different therapy positions immediately affected …

This study tested whether a special breathing technique could help people recover after heart bypass surgery. Researchers compared standard rehab to rehab plus the breathing technique in 30 patients. They measured if the technique improved sleep quality, breathing strength, and p…

This study tested whether specific hand-based physical therapy techniques could help people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have painful jaw joint problems. 57 participants were split into groups receiving different types of manual therapy or no treatment for six weeks. The re…

This study tested whether a specific type of exercise training could help people with multiple sclerosis walk better, improve their balance, and feel less tired. Twenty-six adults with MS were split into two groups: one tried the special exercises, and the other did standard stre…

This study aimed to understand how a rounded upper back (hyperkyphosis) affects the stiffness and tone of back and chest muscles. Researchers compared muscle measurements from 88 people, split into those with a significant curve and healthy controls. The goal was to gather knowle…

This study aimed to see if a simple 6-minute pegboard ring test is a valid and reliable way to measure arm function and physical capacity in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers tested 47 volunteers with Parkinson's, comparing the new pegboard test against other standard …

This study aimed to check if a specific balance test is a reliable and useful tool for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Researchers had 44 volunteer MS patients perform several balance and walking tests on different days. The goal was to see if the modified test gives consist…

This study aimed to see if a simple test, where a patient grips a piece of paper with their toes, is a reliable way to assess fall risk in people who have had a stroke. Researchers tested 35 stroke patients, comparing the paper grip test results with standard balance and strength…

This study tested a new walking assessment called the 'L test' in 50 people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The goal was to see if this test is a reliable and valid way to measure the common challenge of walking while also thinking or talking, which can increase fall risk. Research…