EXERCISE THERAPY

This study looked at whether adding strength training to a proven balance program (Otago exercises) helps older adults improve their balance and feel more confident about avoiding falls. 28 adults aged 60 and older took part. The goal was to find a better way to prevent falls and…

This study looked at whether starting gentle exercises and walking soon after a C-section helps lower pain. 56 women who had planned C-sections took part. Half did early bed exercises and walking, while the other half got standard care. The goal was to see if moving early leads t…

This study tested two types of neck exercises—isometric holds and stabilization moves—in 62 adults aged 25-50 who wore glasses and had chronic neck pain for over 3 months. Participants did 12 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal was to see which exercise type better reduced pain, disa…

This study tested a gentle hands-on therapy called Mulligan mobilization for people with low back pain caused by a specific sacroiliac joint problem. 41 adults with moderate pain took part. The therapy aims to reduce pain and improve movement without drugs or surgery.

This study looked at 45 women aged 20-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (front knee pain). They did 8 weeks of supervised knee strengthening exercises, either combined with hip or ankle exercises. Both groups had less pain and better movement during activities like jumping. Th…

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 doing simple leg stretches during dialysis sessions can help reduce the burden of muscle cramps. Sixty adults on dialysis who often get leg cramps took part. Half did nurse-guided stretches twice a week for 8 weeks, while the other half received usual…

This study looked at how different training frequencies (how many times per week) affect explosive leg strength in 30 adolescent tennis players aged 12-18. Over six weeks, participants did functional training and were tested on jumps and strength. The goal was to find the best tr…

This study looked at how different focus strategies in Pilates affect reaction time and performance. Fifty healthy adults aged 18-30 did an 8-week Pilates program, with one group focusing on using equipment and the other on body positioning. The goal was to see which approach imp…