Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

This study tested whether adding a one-time ultrasound-guided nerve stimulation treatment (PENS) to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder pain after surgery. 70 adults who had arthroscopic shoulder surgery were split into two groups: one received only physiotherapy, t…

This study looked at whether using a strong whitening gel every other day causes less tooth sensitivity than using it every day. 110 adults used a 16% carbamide peroxide gel in a custom tray for two hours. The goal was to see if the every-other-day approach could reduce pain whil…

This study tested a treatment called percutaneous needle electrolysis for people with long-term pain in the tendon that supports the foot arch. 46 adults with at least 3 months of pain were split into two groups to compare the needle treatment against a control. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether the way a retainer is designed affects how happy people are with at-home teeth whitening. Forty adults who had finished orthodontic treatment used special retainers to apply whitening gel for two weeks. They rated their satisfaction, how white their t…

This study compared three different ways to distribute training intensity (polarized, pyramidal, and threshold) in 24 recreational runners over 8 weeks. The goal was to see which approach leads to the best improvements in endurance, running economy, and fitness markers like VO₂ma…

This study examined 821 first-year university students in Spain to understand how their physical activity and sitting habits relate to obesity and muscle/joint health. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure activity levels and body mass index (BMI) to classify weight. The go…

This study looked at how physical activity, diet, and body measurements like weight and waist size relate to gum disease in 61 adults. Researchers reviewed dental records and lifestyle questionnaires from a previous study. The goal was to understand if healthier habits are linked…

This study tested whether wearing a special suit that mimics the physical challenges of aging (like stiff joints and blurry vision) could help healthcare workers better understand their elderly patients. 82 nurses, therapists, and other staff from four nursing homes either attend…

This study reviewed medical records of 465 adult burn patients admitted to the ICU to see how well existing scales predict death. The goal was to improve understanding of which patients are at highest risk. No new treatment was tested.