MUSCLE WEAKNESS

This study tests whether a program combining exercise, diet advice, and behavior coaching can improve fitness and strength in adults aged 60-75 who are at high risk for heart disease. Participants in the program receive personalized support and transition to community activities,…

This study tests a 12-week structured exercise program for 120 non-athletic women who want to improve chest strength, breast firmness and lift, and reduce low back pain. The program uses resistance training, while a control group does general exercise. Researchers will measure st…

This study tests whether a 12-week glute-focused exercise program can reduce low back pain, improve hip shape, and boost strength in 120 non-athletic women. Participants either follow a structured training plan or do general exercise. The goal is to see if targeting the glutes he…

This study looks at whether using a special breathing training device, along with standard physical therapy, can help people recover more quickly after a lung transplant. About 90 adults waiting for a lung transplant will take part. The goal is to see if the training improves bre…

This study looks at whether online exercise programs supervised by physical therapists can help people with chronic kidney disease improve muscle strength and function. Researchers will also check if the tools used to measure strength are reliable. About 50 adults with CKD (on di…

This study looks at why many people with heart failure also lose muscle mass and strength, a condition called sarcopenia. Researchers will measure muscle mass, walking speed, and grip strength, and analyze blood samples from 80 participants aged 50 and older. The goal is to find …

This study looks at 29 people who had ACL knee surgery using their own hamstring tendons. Researchers use a special ultrasound to measure how elastic the healed tendons are and compare them to the healthy side. They also test leg muscle strength and check if tendon quality affect…

This study aims to create and validate an Italian version of the ICU Mobility Scale, a tool that measures how well patients in intensive care can move. Researchers will enroll 100 adults in Italian ICUs to test if the scale is reliable and accurate. The goal is to help doctors an…

This study looks at how much older adults move while in the intensive care unit (ICU) for a critical illness like sepsis or respiratory failure. Researchers want to see if more activity during the hospital stay leads to fewer disabilities and better physical and mental function 3…

This study compares muscle function and fatigue in women who have given birth (postpartum) and those who have never been pregnant. Researchers will measure strength, steadiness, and pain during leg-raising tasks. The goal is to better understand muscle weakness and pelvic instabi…