PHYSICAL THERAPY

After total knee replacement, many patients experience lasting leg weakness. This study tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard physical therapy can improve strength and mobility. Researchers will enroll 3,250 patients across two large healthc…

This study looks at whether a high frequency electrical current called TECAR can reduce pain and improve flexibility in people with muscle injuries or low back pain. About 200 adults with muscle strains or back pain will receive either TECAR or a control treatment. Researchers wi…

This study tests if injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose) into specific spots seen on an MRI works better than injecting it into the joint space for knee osteoarthritis. About 60 adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee arthritis will receive either MRI-guided or standard injec…

This study looks at whether using a special blood pressure cuff (blood flow restriction therapy) during physical therapy helps people recover better after ankle ligament reconstruction surgery. About 105 adults aged 18-65 who had this surgery will be split into two groups: one ge…

This study tests whether a telerehabilitation program (exercise and breathing exercises done at home with remote guidance) can improve physical function and quality of life for 54 adults recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either t…

This study looks at whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and steroid injections) helps people with frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness, and recovery can take months or years. The trial will enroll 94 adul…

This study looks at whether a physical therapy program in the NICU helps reduce stress for parents and improves the motor skills of preterm infants born before 29 weeks. Researchers will track therapy visits, parent involvement, and infant development in 150 babies. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether people having hip or knee replacement can safely go home the same day without a final physical therapy (PT) session after surgery. Instead, patients learn to walk with a PT before surgery and then practice with nurses afterward. The goal is to see if t…

This study watches how children and young adults with cancer improve their ability to move and do daily tasks while receiving physical therapy. Researchers will follow 249 patients across Italy, checking their progress monthly. The goal is to understand which rehab methods work b…