BALANCE

This study tested whether adding thinking tasks (dual-task training) to balance exercises helps stroke survivors improve balance, thinking, and fear of falling. 33 adults who had a stroke and had trouble with balance and thinking took part. They did 40-minute sessions, 3 times a …

This study tested whether a digital exercise program called Keep-On-Keep-Up (KOKU) helps older adults improve balance and reduce falls. About 200 people aged 60 and older used the app for 12 weeks or received standard care. The program includes balance exercises, home safety tips…

This study looked at whether basic body awareness therapy (gentle exercises focusing on how your body feels and moves) can help earthquake survivors. 30 adults who lived through the 2023 Turkey earthquakes took part. The therapy aimed to improve core muscle endurance, posture, ba…

This study looked at whether kinesio taping on the ankle and knee can improve balance, agility, and jumping in 30 male basketball players aged 12-18. Participants did balance, agility, and jump tests with and without the tape. The goal was to see if the tape helps performance, no…

This study looked at whether adding sensory integration therapy to balance and coordination exercises helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, thinking skills, and daily independence. Twenty-two children aged 6 to 10 took part in a 12-week program. The goal was t…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve balance and walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-one participants received both low- and high-frequency stimulation in…

This study looked at whether a game called hemsball can help older men improve their balance, reduce fear of movement, and lower frailty. 86 men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 60 minutes, three times a week, for eight weeks. Results showed that hemsball activity was effect…

This study tested whether kinesiology tape (a stretchy, therapeutic tape) applied to the trunk and legs could improve balance, sitting ability, and independence in 30 children with cerebral palsy. Over four weeks, children received the tape alongside their regular therapy. Resear…

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the cerebellum to see if it helps people with cerebral small vessel disease walk better and have better balance. Forty adults with gait problems due to this condition received…

This study tested whether turning-based dual-task training (exercises that combine movement and thinking) could improve balance and mild cognitive issues in 50 adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Participants were aged 50 and older and had both balance problems and mild c…

This study looked at whether a type of training that mixes mental tasks with physical exercises can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and overall well-being. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing the combined menta…

This study tested whether adding a foot-sensation training exercise to standard balance therapy could help people with hemiplegia (weakness on one side after a stroke) improve their balance and reduce falls. Thirty-four adults aged 45-65 who had a stroke more than six months ago …

This study tested whether a single 25-minute web-based visual training session could improve balance, reaction time, and thinking skills in 30 professional esports players. Participants were randomly assigned to do eye exercises or nothing. Results were measured right after the s…

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

This study tested two exercise programs in 50 children with cerebral palsy (ages 6-12) to see which better improves balance and movement. One group did exercises on unstable surfaces like balls and swings, while the other used stable surfaces like mats. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether special breathing exercises could improve lung function, balance, arm use, and swallowing in children with cerebral palsy aged 5 to 18. Twenty children with mild to moderate CP participated. The goal was to see if training the muscles used for breathing …

This study tested whether using a WiiFit video game could improve dizziness and balance better than standard physical therapy in people with inner ear problems. 42 adults aged 18-65 with ongoing dizziness took part. Both groups did exercises for 4 weeks, and researchers measured …

This study looked at whether practicing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) can help people with Parkinson's disease. 30 participants did dual task training with either fixed or changing priorities. The goal was to see if this training improves balance, walking, and th…

This study looked at 41 adults aged 65 and older to understand how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes) relates to frailty, balance problems, and physical fitness. Researchers measured things like walking ability, strength, …

This study looked at whether a modified balance test, called the mOFB, is a reliable way to measure balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 44 volunteers with MS completed several balance tests, including the new mOFB. The goal was to see if the mOFB gives consistent resu…

This study looked at 20 young male judokas (ages 10-13) to see if core endurance is related to how far they can throw a medicine ball and how well they can balance on one leg. Participants did timed core exercises, a backward overhead throw, and a balance test. The goal was to un…

This study looked at YouTube videos that teach dynamic balance exercises. Researchers watched 91 videos to see if the information was accurate, the sources were reliable, and the videos were well-made. The goal was to help people find better-quality videos for safe and effective …

This study looked at 50 adults with high blood pressure to see if abnormal breathing patterns are linked to poorer exercise ability and balance. Participants completed questionnaires and physical tests. The goal is to better understand these connections, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at how people with leg amputations (below or above the knee) use their muscles and adjust their body to stay balanced when the surface they stand on moves suddenly. 29 adults aged 18-45 who had used a prosthetic leg for at least a year took part. The goal was to…

This study looked at how different warm-up routines affect young athletes' performance. 48 teen football players did either static stretching, dynamic stretching, or balance exercises. Researchers measured changes in muscle strength, balance, and explosive power right after each …

This study looked at how muscle strength relates to balance in 72 people, comparing healthy individuals to those with chronic ankle instability or ACL knee injuries. Researchers measured static and dynamic balance using a special platform. The goal was to understand how lower lim…

This study looked at whether people with bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) have worse lung function, breathing muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality compared to healthy people. Researchers tested 34 adults — some with bruxism and some without — using breathing tests, ba…

This study looked at whether a six-week training program using a special type of weightlifting (called accentuated eccentric load) could improve balance and strength in 15 healthy young male football players. The players did supervised exercises and were tested before and after. …

This study looked at how foot posture and body measurements relate to balance in 22 children with autism aged 5-18. Researchers measured foot shape, muscle strength, and balance using simple tests like standing on one leg. The goal was to better understand these connections, not …

This study looked at whether a simple paper grasping test can reliably measure balance and fall risk in people who have had a stroke. 44 stroke survivors took part. Researchers compared the paper test with standard balance and muscle strength tests to see if it is a valid tool.

This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker between clear and dark) during training could improve balance and body awareness in 30 adolescent male volleyball players. Half the players wore the glasses for 2.5 minutes per session over six weeks, wh…

This study looked at how muscle rest, warm-up, and fatigue phases affect knee joint awareness, vertical jump, agility, and balance in 25 professional youth soccer players under 18. Researchers measured these abilities using simple tests like jumping and balancing. The goal was to…