University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley

This completed study tested a school-based program to prevent obesity in over 1,100 preschool children in South Texas. The program included nutrition education and physical activity encouragement. Researchers measured changes in BMI, fruit and vegetable intake, and fitness levels…

This early study tests a simple idea: temporarily numbing non-paralyzed arm muscles with an over-the-counter lidocaine cream while exercising paralyzed muscles. Researchers hope this will improve strength, function, and sensation in people with spinal cord injury. About 30 adults…

This study tests whether OrthoFeet HandsFree therapeutic shoes can reduce foot pain and pressure in 50 adults with common foot pain like heel or arch pain. Participants wear the shoes for 6 weeks and report pain levels using questionnaires. The goal is to see if the shoes improve…