University Of Lahore

This study looked at whether adding different breathing techniques to mat Pilates can improve heart and lung fitness, reduce shortness of breath, lower stress and anxiety, and boost quality of life in people with stage II high blood pressure. Sixty-three adults aged 40 to 50 took…

This study tested whether adding zinc and selenium to cookies could help tuberculosis patients strengthen their immune response. Researchers divided 90 adults with confirmed TB into groups to receive the fortified cookies or a standard diet. Results suggest these minerals may imp…

This pilot study tested whether muffins made with raw banana flour could help people with high blood pressure. 34 adults ate either regular muffins or muffins with 35% or 40% banana flour for 10 weeks. The banana flour groups saw improvements in weight, blood pressure, cholestero…

This study tested two types of wrist splints—static (non-moving) and dynamic (allowing some movement)—to see which better reduces wrist stiffness in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months earlier. Twenty participants wore one type of splint and had their wrist stiffness measured b…

This study looked at whether adding gentle electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a 4-week cycling and leg-strengthening program helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance and walking. 26 children aged 6 to 10 took part. Half did the cycling program with EMS, and ha…

This study tested whether a lighter exercise method using blood flow restriction cuffs can reduce low back pain as well as traditional heavy lifting in 64 male athletes aged 18-24. Participants did supervised core and back exercises for several weeks. Researchers measured pain, d…

This study tested two non-drug treatments—Bowen Therapy and Post-Isometric Relaxation—in 42 adults aged 18-35 with text neck syndrome (neck pain from hunching over screens). Participants received 6 weeks of therapy and were followed for 3 more weeks. The goal was to see which met…

This study looked at 74 athletes with tight hamstrings to see which manual therapy works better: Active Release Therapy or Positional Release Therapy. Both groups also got standard physiotherapy like heat and stretching. The goal was to find out which approach improves pain, flex…

This study tested two types of leg exercises—clamshell and frog pump—in 92 sales workers who stand for long hours and have iliotibial band syndrome (a common cause of hip and knee pain). Participants did one of the exercises along with standard care like heat and stretching for 1…

This study looked at whether adding a special stretching and coordination technique (PNF) to strength training and kinesio taping helps people with foot drop from peroneal nerve damage. 48 adults aged 18-35 with nerve injury from trauma or compression took part. The goal was to s…