PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study compares three physical therapy approaches for adults aged 20–60 with shoulder pain lasting at least four weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to routine therapy, targeted exercises, or therapy that also addresses emotional factors. The goal is to see which approa…

This study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin can improve how people with chronic low back pain sense their body, and whether that leads to less pain and better results from physical therapy. About 45 adults aged 18-65 with long-lasting low back pain will take psilocybin a…

This study looks at two types of therapy—virtual reality exercises and motor-cognitive dual-task training—to see if they can improve arm movement and brain function in children with brachial plexus birth injury (a nerve injury during birth that weakens the arm). Fourteen children…

This study looks at whether a short, intense workout on a special stepper machine is safe and doable for people recovering from a stroke in the hospital. Researchers will check for side effects, how many people can finish the 10-minute session, and if participants enjoy it. The g…

This study looks at whether exercising at different times of day changes how we feel pain afterward. Healthy adults aged 18-40 will do morning and evening sessions to see if pain sensitivity shifts. The goal is to understand how our body clocks influence pain relief from exercise…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies. It also tests whether an 8-week spine-focused exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily function better than general exercises. About 120 studen…

This study looks at whether doing moderate resistance exercises in the morning can help young adults sleep better. Researchers will compare how the exercise affects sleep quality in people who are naturally morning types versus evening types. The goal is to see if tailoring exerc…