BALANCE

This study tests if adding dance therapy to standard physical therapy can improve balance and walking in people who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Sixteen participants will be split into two groups: one gets only standard therapy, the other adds 8 weekly 30-minute dance…

This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn inside the shoe and around the ankle, to see if it can improve walking and daily activity in older adults with nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) often caused by type 2 diabetes. About 18 people aged 60 and older will wear the de…

This study compares a new exercise program tailored to individual muscle structure with the standard Alfredson protocol for people with Achilles tendinopathy (mid-portion tendon pain lasting at least 3 months). Twenty adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two programs. T…

This study looks at whether adding whole body vibration to standard exercise can improve balance, reduce fear of falling, and enhance quality of life in people with nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Thirty adults aged 30–60 with mild to moderate nerve symptoms will be randomly…

This study tests whether virtual reality training using the Nintendo Wii Fit can improve balance, walking, and agility in children aged 7-14 with mild cerebral palsy. Over 6 weeks, 56 kids will either play Wii Fit games or do standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if a fun…

This study looks at whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to standard physical therapy can help people who had a stroke more than six months ago improve their movement, balance, and quality of life. About 20 adults with moderate to severe leg weakn…

This study tests whether standing on a gently vibrating platform for 25 minutes, three times a week, can improve thinking, balance, and daily life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. About 180 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to vibration, a fake pla…

This study will test whether a 16-week Pilates program done at home via video calls can improve walking, balance, fatigue, and pain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 50 adults with mild to moderate MS will be assigned to either the Pilates group or a waitlist. Researc…

This study looks at how a single session of Wunda Chair Pilates or mat Pilates affects balance in healthy women aged 18-45. Forty regular Pilates practitioners will be randomly assigned to one type of exercise. Balance is tested before and right after the 45-minute session using …

This study looks at 35 industrial workers who have hearing problems caused by loud noise at work. Researchers will test their balance and ask about balance-related daily activities to see if hearing loss is linked to worse balance. The goal is to understand how hearing issues mig…