PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study tested a new way of caring for pregnant women who also have long-term health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. 200 women were split into two groups: one received standard care, while the other got extra support from a team of doctors, surgeons, and physi…

This study looked at whether adding change-of-direction (COD) training to the FIFA 11+ warm-up program can reduce a risky knee motion (knee valgus) in male soccer players. Twelve players completed the training, and their knee angles were measured before and after. The goal is to …

This study tested whether a virtual rehab platform called STABL, which uses computer vision to guide exercises at home, works as well as in-person physical therapy after knee surgery (meniscectomy or synovectomy). Sixty adults aged 18-65 who had knee surgery took part. The goal w…

This small study tested whether adding lateral stepping exercises to an existing group exercise program could improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with middle to late stage Parkinson's disease. Five participants completed the 8-week program, and researchers measured bal…

This study looked at whether strengthening the gluteus maximus muscle can reduce pain and improve movement in people who work desk jobs and have chronic low back pain. 40 participants did exercises or received standard care for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if glute strengthening …

This study tested a program that combines physical activity with cognitive training (like brain games) to see if it improves sleep and quality of life in people over 65. Sixty-six older adults who could use smartphones and do physical activity took part. The goal was to find a no…

This study compared adding Mulligan SNAG (a type of hands-on therapy) to standard physiotherapy for people with long-term low back pain. Thirty adults with pain lasting at least 6 months were randomly assigned to receive either SNAG plus physiotherapy, physiotherapy alone, or a f…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard therapy alone. 69 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and disability before treatment, right aft…

This study tested whether adding extra sensory feedback to physical therapy helps cancer patients with nerve damage (CIPN) improve balance and reduce falls. 40 women who had recovered from breast cancer took part. The results showed that the extra feedback helped improve foot sen…

This study tested two non-invasive treatments for knee osteoarthritis: shock wave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Sixty adults with mild to moderate knee pain took part. The goal was to see which therapy better reduces pain, improves movement, and helps daily fu…

This study tested whether a short, high-intensity virtual reality boxing program is safe and doable for people with multiple sclerosis. Five participants from a patient association in Spain used a VR headset for 10-minute sessions twice a week for 8 weeks, alongside their usual r…

This study looked at whether a mix of in-person and online physiotherapy sessions is practical for children aged 4 to 17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ten children and their parents tried the program, which used an online platform for exercises and education. The goal was to…

This study looked at how common developmental delays are in preschool children and whether early physical therapy can help. Researchers in Damietta studied 300 children aged 3 to 5 years. They used standard tests to check skills like movement, language, and social abilities befor…

This study looked at 30 people with ongoing neck or shoulder pain from myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers measured how much their pain spread or amplified (nociplastic features) and checked if that affected their response to physical therapy after 3 months. The goal was to lea…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) to teach the Bobath concept—a therapy for people with brain or nerve conditions—works better than traditional classroom teaching. Twenty physiotherapy students took part. Both methods helped students learn, but those who used V…

This study looked at whether supervised practice with pressure sensors helps physiotherapy students apply compression bandages more accurately than just reading a brochure. 41 fourth-year students were split into two groups: one got expert-led training with real-time feedback, th…

This study looked at whether adding mindfulness training to physical therapy is a practical way to help people with long-term muscle and joint pain who also take opioids. Researchers trained physical therapists in mindfulness and then checked how well they could teach these skill…