BALANCE

This study tests whether playing balance-focused video games (Xbox Kinect or Wii Fit) for 6 weeks can improve balance and reduce fall risk in healthy older adults aged 55 and older. 46 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two game systems. The goal is to see which…

This study looks at whether using a foam roller (self-myofascial release) before soccer practice can help prevent injuries and improve performance in young male players aged 14 to 18. About 65 athletes will be split into two groups: one that uses the roller on their legs twice a …

This study tests a 3-month exercise program for people with mild cognitive impairment (early memory loss) due to Alzheimer's. Participants will do exercises that combine physical and mental tasks twice a week. Researchers want to see if this improves walking, balance, and thinkin…

This study tests whether adding kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) to exercise can improve posture, balance, and reduce pain in young adults aged 18-45 with a rounded upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). Researchers will measure the curve of the spine, balance, and quality of…

This study tests whether a special video-based game can help adults aged 60 and older improve their balance, thinking skills, and self-confidence. Participants will play the game twice a week for six weeks. Researchers will compare their results to a group that does not play the …

This study tests whether fun, child-friendly core exercises can improve balance and daily movement in children aged 6-12 with spastic cerebral palsy. 54 children will either do these special exercises or a standard home program for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the fun exercises…

This study compares two walking training methods for people who have had a stroke: one uses a body-weight support system with forward and backward walking, and the other uses virtual reality games during walking. The goal is to see which method better improves walking speed, bala…

This study looks at whether a specific type of ankle taping can temporarily improve balance, jumping, and sprinting in healthy young women aged 18 to 25. About 90 participants will be split into three groups: one gets the special tape, one gets a fake tape, and one gets no tape. …

This study looks at how body weight influences physical activity, balance, and quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure things like walking ability, muscle strength, and body composition in 50 adults. The goal is to better understand these connecti…

This study looks at whether a single session of core stabilization exercises can improve balance and arm function in competitive archers. Thirty licensed archers will be tested before and after the exercises. The goal is to see if these exercises can be used as a quick warm-up to…

This study tests a new ankle brace with built-in motion sensors to see if it can accurately measure how people walk, run, jump, and balance. Researchers will compare the brace's readings to standard lab equipment. The goal is to see if the brace is reliable enough for future use …

This study looks at how adding a mental task (like counting backwards) affects walking and balance in older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS). About 35 people aged 65 and older will perform walking tests with and without a cognitive challenge. The goal is to bett…

This study looks at whether the Figure-of-8 Walk Test is a reliable tool for measuring balance and walking in older adults with motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCRS), a condition that combines memory complaints with slow walking. Researchers will test 52 volunteers aged 65 and o…

This study looks at whether a simple backward walking test can reliably measure balance and fall risk in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will test 87 volunteers twice over two days to see if the results are consistent. The goal is to find a better way to identify se…

This study tests whether wearing goggles that briefly block vision during balance training can help people improve their balance more effectively. Healthy adults aged 18-30 or 65-89 will practice walking on a narrow beam while wearing special goggles. Researchers will measure bal…